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Charlotte
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I straightened out my dress, a dark green number, with a fishtail train, and I caught my reflection in the taxi window. I'd never felt bolder in my life, or more at peace. Twenty five years of not knowing had finally come to an end. I was hurt and angry with those who 'brought me up' but I wouldn't spend another moment dwelling on their deceit. Yesterday, Xavier, Neil and Johnny had rallied around me in a show of love and support that I'd never experienced before. And if they wanted me to stay? I'd stay.
I wanted to be here.
I walked into the theatre, balloons and bikini clad women everywhere, a melee of colour and extravagance. A visual treat, no expense spared.
'Charlotte.'
The band were rehearsing on the stage, my first ever sight of th
