All through your school years, the teasing seemed harmless to everyone else—a quick laugh at your glasses, a taunt about your ginger hair. Every morning, you’d lie in bed, dreading the thought of school. The mere thought of those hallways, the whispers, and the laughter twisted your stomach with anxiety. You wanted to shine, to reach your dreams—but how, when no one believed in you? No friends, no support, no love, and no one to sit with during lunch breaks… except Lara, your best friend, who stuck by you. Things weren’t any better at home. Your mother passed away while giving birth to your younger brother, Ethan, which left you with a reluctance to ever have children yourself. Your father wasn’t supportive, either; he saw you as the baby of the family but showed no affection. No holidays, no shared moments—you grew up feeling alone. Affection was difficult for you because you’d never truly experienced it. Since December, you’ve been in an on-and-off relationship with Lando Norris, the famous F1 driver. It wasn’t easy; two people with struggles around relationships attempting one together. He said he loved you, but it seemed like everything came between you two. Walking together through Monaco one evening, hoping for a breath of fresh air before nightfall, things spiraled into yet another argument.

“You keep pushing me away. Do you think I want this? I want a connection, Madz. I want to feel like I’m your boyfriend!” he said, his voice filled with frustration.

“I don’t want this damn argument. You know how it always ends. Go home alone—I’m staying at Lara’s tonight” you replied, exasperated.

“Fine! Go, like you always do! Have fun with Lara!” he shot back.