chapter one - the introduction

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There's always a benefit in moving a whole country away from where your life moulded. It's the fresh start, the new beginning. It's the exploring new neighbourhoods, the new food, new environment. But no one talks about the non beneficial side to it. Having no friends. No family to hug. Only hearing their voices through a call, an expensive call!

It was so bright in my room, however I loved it. I left the curtains open in my new apartment last night on purpose, so I could wake up to the sun. No more sleeping in for me, I gotta get out and do shit. These boxes aren't going to unpack themselves!

I got up with one eye still shut and stumbled to my attached bathroom, I need to do something about the mess on my face. It was my face. That's the mess.

After completing my usual morning routine which was simply throwing my curly auburn hair into a bun and washing my face, followed by brushing my teeth, I got the sudden urge to make coffee. Too bad my kitchen isn't even set up yet, now this is going to be a struggle.

As I was scrolling through my notifications on tiktok reading all the nice things people are saying about my latest dance, an email pops up from Bryant. My new manager...I think?

bryantphotography@icloud.com
Hey Rory, I know we were supposed to meet on Wednesday but I have heaps of free time today! If you're up to it, I'd love to meet up today at 10am and discuss business? We could possible even get a practise shoot in if you're keen! Let me know what's up! - Bryant

Woohoo! This was good news, it was only 8am and I still have 2 hours! Modelling for Bryant has been a dream of mine since, forever really. I've always had a passion for modelling but back home there weren't really many opportunities for me. Bryant reaches out to me on Instagram and I jumped at the opportunity. He's really the only reason I moved to LA. I grabbed my water from last night and started to reply to him.

rorylouisebusiness@icloud.com
Hey! Thanks for getting back to me so soon, I'm free today I'd love to meet up. Here's my number if it makes organising things easier btw - **********. Thanks :)

After I sent the text, I started looking for something to wear. I wanted to be comfortable but still look nice, I mean, I was meeting with a potential new manager, I basically had to look good. Isn't this like a job interview?

I changed into my favourite lucky jeans and the most comfortable yellow sweater. It didn't look too bad, but I don't think it's been washed for days...oh well! 

 I put a brush through my messy hair and then my phone buzzed on my bed

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I put a brush through my messy hair and then my phone buzzed on my bed.

**********: Hey Rory its Bryant :) Where are you staying atm? We can meet around there so it's easier on you

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