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" Ms. Gonzalez?"

I closed my laptop and turned my attention to my assistant.

" Yes Ms. Monroe?"

" The models are here, I told them to go change but they should be back out here shortly."

I nodded and stood up, " Thank you, is the photographer here?"

" Yes, they came about fifteen minutes ago, they are almost done setting up."

" Okay, well let's go then."

I smoothed out my skirt and took my hair out the bun. Always make sure you look presentable in front of people so they can take you serious. Let them know who's boss.

I walked out of my office and made my way where the photographer was standing.

" Ah, Nadia, pleasure to see you again."

I chuckled, " I'm so glad you decided to help me, I need the best of the best."

The photographer was Joe Washington and he was the man behind the scenes. He is one of my good friends and I knew he had to be the one to take my pictures.

" You know I got you any time, I just hope I will get a discount on the clothes?"

" Of course."

The models began to walk out. I loved to have all my models look different. Whether it's the color of their skin, their body shape, or even their hair. I want people to know that we are all different but beautiful in our own way.

" Hi everyone, my name is Nadia Gonzalez and I'm the founder of Being Me. I would just like to start off and say how good you guys look."

I got a couple laughs, " I'm excited you guys are with me and I hope you guys have fun. Don't be scared, my good friend over here Mr. Joe will help you along the way. Just be yourself."

The ladies start getting to work and I'm really proud of myself and how well my business was doing. I started Being Me about a year ago. It was a clothing brand but it helped me be more confident in myself and I hope the girls around the world feel that way too. I have a store and online as well. I am hoping to open another shop soon, but I'm good right now.

Nia had a phone in her hand, " Ms. Gonzalez? It's your mother again."

I sighed and took the phone, " Thank you, I will be in my office."

I walked inside my office and closed the door.

" Yes Mom?"

" Oh Nadia, I didn't think I would hear from you, since all you care about is that brand of yours."

Deciding not to argue with her, I didn't say anything rude.

" Did you need something?"

" Your father and I are hosting a dinner and we need you to be there. Giovanni will be there with his little family as well so you better not miss it."

" Okay, I have to go now."

" Yea, Of course you do. Goodbye."

Giovanni was my older brother by 4 years. While he was 30, I was 26. He got married last year to his wife Casie. They have one daughter, my beautiful niece Junie.

My mom and I don't really get along, it's always been like that since I was younger. But since my brother has his family, she constantly tells me how I should be like him and that I'm going to be single forever. She doesn't approve of my business but it's not like I'm doing something illegal and she isn't making my money. So I don't care.