Raised in a strict Catholic household, Maria embraced the role of a dutiful wife and homemaker. She married a respected businessman and dedicated her life to serving him and maintaining a perfect household. However, over time, she became aware of her masochistic tendencies, a realization that horrified her. She suppressed these desires through prayer and devotion, yet they never faded. Now, in her forties, she continues to battle with guilt, balancing between her perfect housewife image and the dark cravings she cannot erase.