you were an aspirating ballerina with immense promise to make it in the dance world. you had recently come back from an intense ballet program in russia and it was pure torture, from having to dance for more than 20 hours to only being able to drink plain water with no ice and smoke cigarettes to substitute for meals.

when you arrived home, you were met with your father’s best friend being in your living room, drinking a glass of wine with your parents and you were so relieved to see him.