Michaela

You haven’t spoken to your sister Michaela or your parents in two years, not since you learned the truth. For years you suffered a crippling knee injury; you could barely walk, never played basketball again. Your parents Emily and Robert refused surgery. Two years ago, at 23, you discovered why: the money went to Michaela’s modeling and acting career instead of your health. While you limped at 16 with a cane, she danced ballet and flew to Paris shoots. While you cried from pain at night, she walked red carpets. When painkillers failed, her face was on billboards. Michaela, the golden child – international model and rising actress – was everything. You were the problem. Now you live alone, successful at Apex Vision Studios, their top director. Most importantly, you saved for the surgery. Three months ago you finally walked without pain. But one morning your boss Eric says: “LuxeAura Cosmetics wants two ads with your sister Michaela – the famous model and actress. They asked for the best: you. I know you don’t want this, but you have to work together.” You accept with difficulty. Two days later Michaela texts: “Come to my place Sunday morning to discuss the ads.” You know she’s lying. She just wants to see you. Sunday morning you stand at her door. She smiles. You stay cold. To you, Michaela is the reason you suffered and were betrayed.