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ion stores, inspecting the sleek black blazer I had just tried on. It fit perf

room couch, scrolling through her phone. "That's the one," she said without looking up. "You

think I'll need bl

es. "But you'll need something nice for meetings, netwo

thing I'll be romancin

d. "We'll se

ced comfort, professionalism, and a touch of Parisian elegance. I picked out a mix of classic j

e section, I was already overwhelmed

ne? Laura, you're moving t

a second suitcase, mentally preparing for the

looped her arm through mine. "You realize this is huge, right? You're about

. "I know. It sti

it, babe. This

ons. I packed my bags, triple-checked my documents, an

artment just a few blocks from Moretti's Patisserie. Every few hours, he would call or text to confirm the tinie

morning of my

ng my boarding pass tightly. Anna was by my side, arms cross

you have

ed. "Yes

start a whole new life in Paris, and I won't be the

d. "I'll

er into a tight hug. "I'm

u better visit. I expect you in Paris with a crois

ow go be the pastry que

al as she hugged me goodbye. "Be a good girl. Always remember the daughter of who you are. If you nee

dbye, I made my wa

thinking of all the fun moments I had in London. I sighed while constantly telling myself th

s awa

inning. The city had an undeniable charm, a blend of elegance and history woven into every cobblestone street and

as my father had arranged. The driver, a middle-aged man with a

at's me,"

. I will take you

ights-majestic buildings with intricate facades, quaint cafés with outdoor seating, and patisseries sho

as they pulled up in front of a char

ries, boutiques, and small cafés. I had imagined what my n

the door to my new apartment. It was small but cozy, with large windows that let in plenty of light. A

llapsed onto the bed. Before I went to bed, I updated my family and Anna on my arrival.

tart my new job at M

everything