Gilded Humiliation

The high-end restaurant exuded the distant, intoxicating aroma of extreme wealth, its dim lighting and refined decor screaming exclusivity. Yet, my own reality seated at the table was anything but glamorous. The agonizingly tight, pinching shoes sliced into my skin while the dress kept persistently riding up my thighs, making me feel like a glorified escort put on display. I could feel the lingeri