"I guess that's how it's gonna be in Florida,"
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Saylor Mcray hasn't been in a stable condition or relationship since she ended things with her girlfriend of two years. She kisses person after person, but her body continues to crave the one thing th...
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Saylor
Saylor might as well have imagined that moment during the fashion show. Audrey had shut down completely; barely even glancing in her direction. It's not like she wasn't closed off before, because she was. Now she was pretty much just a gorgeous brick wall, a barrier in between current Saylor and chill, calm, and collected Saylor.
But today something had changed. "I'd like you to be the pretty face people think of when they hear the word Florence," Todd said, Florence being the name of the clothing line Saylor was currently modeling for. "I'm offering you a permanent job."
Saylor's eyes lit up. "Oh my gosh, really?" she replied, forgetting all about being professional. "Uh, yes please," Todd laughed, and ushered her back in front of the camera. "I'll discuss it with you later."
Audrey's complacent facade had almost slipped in that moment; she was nearly proud of Saylor. She'd come so far... so far from the girl Audrey missed. There was no reason Saylor would need to rely on her in a new relationship, not now that she was so independent. She'd moved to Florida alone for crying out loud! Those thoughts taunted Audrey every second she looked through her camera. She couldn't take a single photo of Saylor without also photographing everything she missed and longed for.
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The afternoon was warm and sunny; Saylor found herself lingering at every street corner to admire the view. Everything looked beautiful when she was achieving all she'd ever wanted. Four minutes from Maisie's place, she got a text.
Unknown Number Hey
A glance down at her phone told her she had no idea who it was from... maybe Todd? No, he had her number. Saylor stopped walking and leaned against a telephone box.
Saylor Hey Who is this?
Saylor watched as the message was ready instantly, and little typing bubbles appeared. She chewed at her cuticle, curious and apprehensive. Maybe it was from another Florence employee?
Unknown Number It's Audrey Evelyn This is Saylor, right?
Saylor put her phone back in her pocket and froze. No. Sure, she'd pictured Audrey texting her out of the blue more times than she could count; but she didn't actually want it to happen! Maisie would kill her if she replied. So Saylor would die.
Saylor Oh, hi Audrey Yes this is Saylor
Auto-pilot was activated, and Saylor was numb.
Unknown Number Cool I know this is out of the blue and you probably don't want to see me properly and I've given you zero reason to want to see me but do you want to come over?
Saylor I don't think that's a good idea
At least her auto-pilot mode was relatively smart.
Unknown Number That's okay I knew it was a long shot
Eh, fuck auto-pilot.
Saylor Yk what, never mind Where are you staying?
A/N I haven't done much texting stuff in this book! Lmk if you like this style :)) Xx, Tullie
