I woke up the next morning with an arm wrapped around my body. Zayn was still asleep, snoring lightly into my ear.
I slowly removed his arm and got out of bed. I went to the guest bathroom and took a quick shower. I dressed in black skinny jeans and a white chiffon blouse. I finished the look with my Louboutin heels and Ray Ban shades. I went back to get my Céline bag.
I stood there for a minute, debating whether I should write Zayn a note so he wouldn't worry.
Since the idea of a note seemed a bit over the top I decided I'd just text him.
I was going to go into town and visit my agency.
The only person I hoped would be able to help me was Kelly, my booker at Models1. I would ask her to talk to Jo for me, maybe she could convince her that I could stay in London and still be available for her in New York.
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I walked in and went straight to her office since she knew I was coming.
K: Hey, you're back!
C: Kind of, yeah.
K: How was New York?
C: Interesting. Listen, Kelly I need a favor from you. I'm sure you got a call from Josey, my model booker at Wilhelmina.
K: Yeah, such a nice woman. She was surprised to hear you went back to modeling so I told her you even design your own shirts now.
C: I'm afraid she didn't take that one well.
K: What do you mean?
C: She insists on me moving back to New York but I really want to stay here. Her only valid argument is that Wilhelmina Models isn't represented in the UK or Europe. But so is Models1, right? So basically you could say the same thing about me having to stay here! You could say you don't want me to leave the UK because I wouldn't be able to work with you all the way from New York.
K: I see where you're going with this one. If you want me I'll call her and see what I can do!
I went up to her and hugged her tight.
C: Thank you, thank you, thank you!
K: So did you get any jobs in New York?
C: Four shows for New York Fashion Week and three shows for Milan.
K: That's great! And it wouldn't be possible without your friend Josey.
C: I don't mean to sound ungrateful. I know I owe her a lot but I'm here now and I wanna stay here!
K: I wonder why.
C. What do you mean? I like it here, that's all!
K: You wanna tell me that's all? So it has nothing to do with the photos in today's magazines?
C: What? What are talking about? What photos?
K: Here. Take a look.
She placed the latest issue of OK! magazine on the table.
K: Page 27. Lovely picture.
I flipped through the magazine until I reached page 27. I gasped. There was a giant picture of me and Harry in New York, almost taking up the entire page. I remembered where that was. I was out and about when Harry was strolling the city at the same time. He texted me if I was free to go grab a coffee. Since I was I said yes and we met in Times Square.
I read the little caption on the side of the photo.
'Harry Styles, famous boy bander, and an unknown girl going out for a date.'
