Holland Johnson was always flown under the radar in a family full of outgoing people.
She thought she had her life planned out until one wild night where she vows to find out who she really is.
She leaves behind what other people want and starts do...
I got to spend New Year's Eve with the love of my life in New York City.
It reminded me of my birthday when Ryder drunkenly told me that all he wanted to do was be with me when the clocked striked twelve and well, he got his wish.
"This is gonna be our year." Ryder began, "Promise."
"I know it will be and every year after this. Promise." I said to Ryder
He gave me a kiss and then wrapped his arms around me.
My sweet boy.
But after the new year celebrations, the work mode was officially on.
It was only days until the Victoria's Secret fashion show and I had to make sure I was on my game.
My family was flying into New York City to watch the fashion show and my Mom promised to FaceTime Cathleen so she could see.
This is what I worked so hard for.
When I went to my fittings, everything became real.
Yes, I was walking in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the world's most-watched fashion show.
It was crazy to think about how I used to gather in front of the TV with my Mom and sister to watch it and look up to those girls.
I used to wish and dream about being on the runway, now I was making my dream a reality.
I didn't care if the people I grew up with were going to think of me as a slut or a girl without morals because at the end of the day, I still had their attention and I was happy.
And I hadn't been truly happy in so long.
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"This looks amazing you!" A voice spoke
I hated myself for forgetting everyone's names, but there were twenty people in the room.
"I can't believe this is real life!" I exclaimed as I stared at myself in the mirror
"Well, believe it girl! You look so sexy and so confident." The same voice continued
I couldn't wait to go home to tell Ryder all about this.
I was in love with all of my looks and the fashion show couldn't come soon enough.
Ryder, my parents, brothers, sister, niece, and brother in law all flew into New York City two days before the fashion show.
My family did get rooms at hotels but they did come to check out Ryder and I's apartments.
Ryder even managed to cook dinner, I have no idea how because he'd been in Georgia for over two weeks.
