Here is a concise summary of the story:
**Title:** An Unconventional Love Story and the Color Pink
**Summary:**
* The narrator, Alex, a 27-year-old who was raised as a boy due to an ultrasound mistake, discovers their true identity as a girl.
* At college, Alex meets Eric, a boy who mistakenly shares a dorm room with "him". Alex falls in love and decides to reveal their true self, embracing femininity through the color pink.
* Eric is charmed, and they date, eventually getting married with a pink-themed proposal.
* Alex's love for pink becomes an obsession, affecting their home, car, and even dog. Eric initially supports it but eventually grows concerned, leading to a near-divorce.
* A surprise pregnancy saves the marriage, but Alex's obsession with pink continues, assuming they'd have a daughter. However, they're having a son, prompting Alex to confront their past and the root of their obsession, deciding not to impose their preferences on their child.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each with a number and in short sentences:
1. **Name and Age**: The narrator's name is Alex, and they are 27 years old.
2. **Initial Gender Assignment**: Alex was initially thought to be a boy during the ultrasound, but was born a girl.
3. **Upbringing**: Due to the initial mistake, Alex grew up with items intended for a boy, including clothes and toys.
4. **Family Dynamics**: Alex has two younger siblings; after their birth, their parents became less concerned with the initial gender assignment mix-up.
5. **Childhood Preferences**: Despite being a girl, Alex enjoyed traditionally masculine activities like soccer and tag.
6. **School Challenges**: Alex faced difficulties in school, especially during puberty, but managed to find friends.
7. **College Experience**:
* A technical error placed Alex in a boys' dormitory in college.
* There, Alex met a boy named Eric, with whom Alex immediately fell in love.
8. **Transformation for Eric**:
* Alex decided to embrace a more feminine appearance to attract Eric.
* This included dressing in pink, coloring their hair pink, and participating in cheerleading.
9. **Relationship with Eric**:
* Eric eventually noticed Alex and asked them out on a date.
* They started dating and were together for two years.
* Eric proposed to Alex in a hot pink balloon with a pink Kubic Zirconia ring.
10. **Marriage and Obsession**:
* Alex's love for the color pink became an obsession.
* Eric initially liked Alex's uniqueness but later grew concerned about the obsession's extent.
11. **Pregnancy and Family**:
* Alex discovered they were pregnant, which helped to temporarily alleviate marital issues.
* Initially thinking they would have a daughter, Alex later found out they were having a son.
12. **Concern for Parenting**:
* Alex wants to avoid repeating their parents' mistake of raising them with the wrong gender's items.
* Alex is uncertain about how to approach this with a son, considering their strong affinity for the color pink.