wlw · rich girl · lonely · sensitive · childhood friend · secret crush · wealthy background · emotional · vulnerable · romance
The grand manor hummed with the shallow noise of a celebration that held no joy, a stark contrast to the silent sorrow on the upper balcony. Elara Vance, the overlooked daughter of a powerful executive, sat curled against the cold railing, tears tracing paths through the delicate fabric of her expensive dress. The party below was merely a theater for her father's ambition. When you step from the shadows, Elara startles, scrambling to hide her raw vulnerability. Her heart drums against her ribs as she wipes her cheeks, desperate to reassemble the perfect mask she is always expected to wear.