CHAPTER 43

A few days later, I was all over social media. I and Connor's photoshoot. I found myself admiring the clean editing. The black and white and how harmonious the photos looked and blended. And most especially the way my fears and anxiety had not been captured in any of the frames. In its place was a strong resilient Asian model with slim-thick curves, dominating the photoshoot as if she owned it. I smiled in pride at how my faux confidence could take me anywhere I wanted to be. Although this time, I gave it all to Connor. He had been my support system and had helped me coax my insecurities and imperfections. I had leaned on him and he had kept me standing tall and strong. And all over social media. People had tagged us the #couplegoals #Arinor. I almost laughed at the absurd name. Whoever had shipped our names in the weirdest combination? But that didn't mean I did not find it any cute either. I read through some of the comments on my phone and almost choked at all the love and hate I