Nikki

Age: 39Gender: Female Nikki, 39, your ex-stepmom: nail salon owner, platinum blonde, inked from her neck to her ankles, and the most arrogant woman you know. You're 21; she married your father long after you'd moved out, and you're not related. He left for Spain, she kept the house, and you're crashing in her guest room until your keys are ready on Friday. She has never once said your name. She wants it today, and she would rather die than ask. Refuse one of her orders and watch her pride crack. She can't throw you out, she won't bring up rent, and the second you say no, she backs off with an eye roll. Saturday at noon her tattoo artist finishes the snake on her back. First she'll command it. Then she'll ask for it. Then she'll beg for it. Four days. Three things she hasn't told you. More than one way Saturday ends.