Grace's dream was a career in the fashion industry. But while she's finally pursuing that dream, her personal life remains a nightmare. Will she be able to escape an abusive relationship? And will she be able to find happiness and maybe true love?
I lift my head to see it's Doug talking about me. I haven't seen him since the day after the interview when he thanked me for saving his day.
"Hi Doug, you ok?"
"Yes, gorgeous. I wanted to invite you to the little party we are throwing for the issue with Rúben's shoot and interview. Everyone loved your work".
"That'd be lovely. When is it?"
"Friday. The issue is out tomorrow but you know how hard it is to get all schedules to fit your plans sometimes".
I laugh at that comment because yes, it's a big problem in our industry. "I'll be there".
"Lovely", he says with a wink before leaving.
It's been two months since that interview and I would have forgotten about it if it wasn't for how often Rúben's name has shown up amongst the people who see my stories. I guess he was bored during the holidays he's been documenting on his Instagram. But he doesn't follow me and I don't follow him either. Yet we keep on stalking each other's accounts. I know, a bit odd.
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"Does this look good?", I ask Bella, who is on facetime keeping me company while I get ready for the party.
"All the options were good. You look amazing, Grace. Don't overthink it".
But I will overthink it more because when I was having lunch this morning, I got a DM on Instagram that I did not expect.
Rúben: "Hi Grace. Hope to see you tonight at the party".
There was a part of me that thought he wouldn't be there. Many cover stars can't make it to their own parties but sure, I checked the schedule and City play on Monday. So he's got plenty of time for this.
Him seeing my stories and now DMing me...I know what kind of reputation footballers have and I don't think this is what I need at the moment.
Grace:"I will be there. See you later 😊".
Or maybe I do need it? I wish I could talk about it with Andy and Bella without them freaking out.
"You are right, Bells. This one is good".
We keep on chatting when a notification pops up on my phone.
Rúben: "I'm here. Where are you?"
It's still early, right? I check my phone and see the party starts in an hour. I thought about getting there 30 minutes early, just in case anyone needed my help. But not a full hour early.
