I was rejuvenated when I got back to Valeria’s on Monday. Even though Clifford is going back to the base at lunchtime, his leave was well-spent because we spent it together. “Are you okay?” Denise asked me when I was humming in front of my PC. I have a lot of folders to sort but that’s okay. I have rested with Clifford over the weekend and now, I have a strong drive to work. Clifford said he will work his way up the ladder to make me proud. I will do the same. I will make myself known in the fashion world and get out of the cage Mom jailed me. When I succeed on my own, I believe she will stop pushing me to different men. She’s obsessed with money. And even though I love her, I will not follow her footsteps. I will do my best to work hard and become the best in my field without the he