The Trophy Wife, Scene 01

Whitney Wright is waiting in the massage parlor for her next client when Chanel Preston practically bursts into the room, apologizing for being late. Her husband was slow leaving the house and dropping her off on his way to work. She tries to play it off like it doesnt bother her, although it clearly does. Whitney assures her that everythings all right, telling her that she can remove her shoes and clothes and lay on the table. Chanel does exactly that while ranting about her husband, voicing how frustrated she is that he doesnt prioritize her needs. Whitney guides Chanel to lay down on the table, then begins massaging her. She tries to initiate some small talk to help Chanel relax, but the conversation somehow always comes back to her husband. Its clear that the husband is calling all the shots in life and that Chanel is mindlessly going along with it. Yet, the expression on Chanels face says that shes not entirely happy about it. Whitney takes this cue and asks if Chanel is happy with her husband. Chanel says that she has everything she wants, but oftentimes feels like shes just another trophy on her husbands shelf. Whitney listens attentively, empathetically sharing a co