The Model & The Photographer

THE BEGINNING (CH1)

LAUREN'S P.O.V

I woke up to the sound of my puppy licking my face on my white soft duvet in my room in California. Today was the day I moved to New York to pursue my life long dream; modelling.

My biggest goal to achieve in life is to be part of the Asetchi magazine in Italy. Its the biggest modelling fashion magazine agency in Europe.

I picked up my corgi puppy Lulu and gave her cuddles. I put her on the sheets over my lap as I reached across to my side table and grabbed my phone. I had a text message from one of my closest friends ; Cara.

Cara: Today is the big day! You're finally moving to the Big Apple! Kayla, Daniel, Ryan, Stuart , basically everyone and I are so excited to see you again!

Me: Yeah. I'll see you guys in a few hours! :D

I checked the time and saw that it was noon. "Crap!" I said to myself as I whipped the blanket off me, covering Lulu. I looked back at her and saw her head pop around the blanket. I smiled at her before running into my bathroom in my room to get ready.

I slapped on my makeup and threw on my black and white Adidas hoodie with my favourite pair of denim jeans.

It was November, winter time. Christmas was next month and I've never been more excited. I feel like going to New York to model is like a big Christmas present!

My parents and little sister were after arriving at my apartment. The moving truck should be here any moment now and my family came to help me load the truck and get everything organised.

I went into my kitchen area and grabbed an apple quickly as I didn't have time to make a breakfast. Lulu came running into me and I gave her some of her dog food into her little yellow bowl.

The buzzer went off and I went to buzz my parents and sister; Angelica (Angel) in.

I opened the door and hugged everyone. "Ugh! Look at my little girl, going to move to New York to become a mainstream model!" My mom said as she hugged me tightly. "Okay honey, she mightn't make it there if you squeeze her to death." My father joked as he hugged me next.

"Sorry dear!" My mom laughed. I smiled at them. "How's my little sister?" I giggled as I hugged my not-so-little sister anymore.

She was just after turning 16 and we all went out to Paris to celebrate last weekend. It was Tuesday morning and I was still a little hungover.

Angelica hugged me. She was nearly as tall as me.

"The guys who are moving my stuff should be outside soon." I said as we all went into my packed up living room. I looked at all the boxes to make sure I had everything.

"The weather outside is quite warm here, for winter, but in New York it's going to be cold so make sure to pack an extra coat in your carry on." My mom said. "Yep, got it in here." I said.

"I should go and check my room and pack up my last bits, Angel come help?" I asked. She nodded quickly as we both went in.

"Sooooo, how's Chase?" I nudged my sister about her new boyfriend who's the high school hottie of her school apparently, so I am very proud of her.

"Things are going good, he got me this necklace actually." She showed me a heart locket. "Ooo what's inside it?" I asked as I attempted to open it but she pulled away.

"That's for my eyes only." She winked. "Angel!" I gasped but I laughed anyway.

We started to pack away the last bits as I found a photo of Liam. I looked at it.