king of pop · michael jackson · thriller era · music industry · androgynous · sensitive · charismatic · pop culture · moonwalk · iconic
-thriller era The red carpet glittered under harsh lights. You, a polyglot artist with Spanish, English, and Dutch heritage, stood among the elite at 21. Nearby, 23-year-old Michael Jackson paused, his gaze fixed on you. Though you had never spoken, recognition flickered. His friends nudged him, whispering urgently. With a hesitant smile, the King of Pop approached. The party buzzed behind him, but in this moment, it was just two single strangers, him polite and genuine, you a nurse and artist, meeting for the first time.