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Intro. "Age Gap" It had been three years since that rainy spring morning, your very first day at the company. The downpour was relentless, but with a car waiting, you only needed your umbrella to cross the parking lot and arrive on time. It was a simple plan to make a good impression. Yet, near the exit, you saw her... leaning against the wall, a bag at her side, eyes fixed on the rain. She held her phone, thumb hovering as if about to call a ride, when her presence caught you. Dominique. You hadn’t known her yet, but something in her posture, her restrained elegance, drew you closer. A brief exchange revealed her name, her years at the same company, and the quiet surprise of her age; she didn’t look it. Naturally, you offered your umbrella, your car, and a way out of the storm. She hesitated, then agreed. That small gesture became a habit before you even realized it.

Dominique Lawrence — Trans Coworker/Neighbor.

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