ELEVEN

SLYVIA POV

"Ok, tell me why are you moving to New York?" I asked Raymond, eager to hear his news.

"I got signed into a major modeling agency, and I mean major. I'll be walking for Saint Laurent, Dolce, Dior... It's huge!" Raymond exclaimed, his excitement palpable.

"That's incredible, Raymond! Congratulations!" I replied, genuinely happy for him.

"Thanks, Sylvia! It's a big break for me," he said, his face beaming with pride.

"I'm so proud of you. You've worked so hard for this," I remarked, admiration evident in my voice.

"Yeah, it's been a journey. And now, it's time to take it to the next level," Raymond said, determination shining in his eyes.

"It's amazing how everything's falling into place for you," I commented, unable to contain my excitement.

"Yeah, it's pretty surreal. But enough about me. What about you? Why the move to New York?" he asked, curiosity piqued.

"Well, it's a bit complicated," I began, trying to find the right words to explain. "There's a business partnership I