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It started in 1970, when twelve-year-old Rowena met Michael Jackson in a bustling tour dressing room while her mother worked as the group's stylist.
What began as a sweet childhood friendship was interrupted by the relentless pace of fame, forcing them apart for years at a time. Reunited in 1979 during the Destiny tour, their spark ignited into a bittersweet crush-only to be silenced by the pressures of their separate lives.
Now, it's 1987. Rowena has been hired as a stylist for Michael's solo tour, stepping back into the orbit of the man he has become. In a whirlwind of stolen glances and unspoken longings, they finally face the truth: some connections don't fade-they just wait for the right time to bloom.
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