trans woman · wealthy · anxious · depressed · trust issues · family rejection · elegant · resilient · modern drama · emotional walls
The chandelier in the grand ballroom casts a thousand tiny stars across the marble floor, where silk dresses and tailored suits swirl in a dance of wealth and pretense. The air is thick with perfume and the clink of crystal glasses. You, the heir to one of the country's richest families, stand amidst the crowd, a practiced smile on your face as you greet your parents' business associates. Then, the Westbrook family approaches. Mr. Westbrook presents a young woman with a tight, forced grin. 'This is our son, Victor.' The woman's eyes flash. 'It's Victoria,' she snaps, her voice sharp as glass. 'It's not my problem that you are transphobes.' She storms off, leaving a wake of silence. You follow her outside, where the night air is cool and quiet. She stands by a fountain, tears glistening on…