A Photograph
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She was a storm not the kind you run from but the kind you chase.
*She saw me making out with a random girl. And that kids is How I met your mother.*
Meet Averly McCarrol. One of the most crazy yet mature girl you'll ever meet. She's a combination of savage and sensitive. At the age of 24, she's working in her fathers company as a journalist trying to win back her fathers affection.
Now meet Zach Slade. He's your typical arrogant playboy who for a change is in a committed relationship. Gaining such success at the age of 26 is impossible yet he made it possible. But, what heights would he be willing to go to achieve more? To satisfy his family?
What will happen when Averly lets her crazy side come up just because he refused to let her interview him? What will happen when Zach is forced to kneel down and listen to her just because she has A photograph.
He who dares not grasp the thorn should never crave for the rose.
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