Bonus Story: Hailey

Hailey

Today is a big day for me.

My phone rings just as I'm arranging my portfolio for the hundredth time.

"Ms. Haley Jameson?"

"This is she. Who am I speaking with?" I ask.

"This is Vivian Chen from Luxe Magazine." The woman's voice is crisp and professional. "I've been reviewing the photographs you submitted last month."

My heart skips a beat. Luxe is one of the top fashion magazines in the country. I submitted my portfolio on a whim, never actually expecting a response.

"Your urban street style series caught my attention," she continues. "Particularly the contrast work in the rain-soaked models against the neon backgrounds. It's exactly the aesthetic we're looking for in our September issue."

I grip the phone tighter, trying to sound calm while my free hand clutches at my desk for support. "Thank you, I'm glad you liked them."