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Born Beautiful

A short story series about the adventures of a model By C. A. Passinault

Episode 1: Independence

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Resolutions

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"Those go-see's that I've been going on with you weren't from Barnes or the other agencies? How did you know that they were legitimate?"
"I did my homework, like today's model should. Some of the jobs were from agencies, but a lot were not. I'm beating the bookers to the punch and don't have to pay them a chunk of money anymore. Neither does the company that books me. I still work with agencies if they give me go-see's that I can't get on my own, but I get a lot on my own." Cameron explained.
Her mother stood to her feet.
"How long have you been doing this?"
"Long enough that I am comfortable getting work on my own."
"Where in the hell did you learn how to do this? You're too young to be doing that kind of work! The industry is not safe when you take it on without the proper guidance and with the people behind you with the experience to manage your career!"
"Listen, mother, you're as old and as mature as your mind enables you to be. There are a lot of books out on the subject and plenty of web sites. Web sites like this one!"
Cameron motioned to the screen. It was a modeling tutorial on the Independent Modeling web site.
"Independent Modeling?" Her mother looked at the screen, "Honey, that's not how the modeling industry works."
"It works for me. Think outside of the box, mom."
"They are filling your head with this nonsense, aren't they?"
"Well, the Independent Modeling web site has been the best source of information on modeling that I could find. They taught me how to think for myself and have enabled me to apply myself to my career."
"The agency is supposed to do your thinking for you and get you jobs. That always worked for me."
Cameron looked over at her mother again. Her mother looked a lot like Cameron, and resembled what an older sister would have looked like. She was extremely beautiful. God, what a bone structure- the woman was born to model. She, too, had been born beautiful. What a waste. She realized that it wasn't really her mothers fault, and she was only thinking like she had been taught to by the years she had working in the old industry. The rules of the game had changed, and if she could open her mothers eyes to what models were doing and the possibilities that thinking for themselves and career empowerment presented, her mother could comprehend that the old ways were eroding away.
"Tell me, mom, why did you quit modeling?"
Her mother looked away.
"I went off to college and started another career."
"A career as a homemaker? That's a step up. Well, that's what happens when you put your career in the hands of so-called professionals!"
"Cameron- I don't regret anything that I have done in my life. Modeling is not everything. When I found out that I was going to have you, modeling became less important to me. I couldn't do it anymore. I was more concerned about getting married and raising you and your brother."
"I'm sorry that I ruined your career, then!" Cameron fired back. She jabbed a key on her keyboard. It hurt her finger a little, but it made her feel better. "Have you told Kyle about this?!?!?!?"
"You're twisting it all around. Don't do that. I decided to quit modeling. It had nothing to do with you."
"When you got knocked up with me, those bookers stopped booking you on jobs."
"That's not the case at all. True, I was limited as to what kind of modeling I could do, but there were other reasons."
"Well, what were they?"
"Nothing that I am ready to talk about with you yet. You're not old enough."
"I'm eighteen!"
"You're acting like an eight year old right now."
"Thank you. I started my career when I was eight, remember? I was good then, too."
"Don't remind me. This career of yours is starting to worry me- you need to know that."
"Why is it worrying you? I can take care of myself."
"Really? You're still at home. You have no idea how hard the real world is yet. Stop acting like you're on your own when you're not. Delusion is a dangerous thing."
"I might be living here, but I am a responsible professional with a thriving career! Why can't you see that?"
"That's why I'm worried. You take your modeling career as seriously as your dad took- well, takes his entertainment career."
"Is that why you left him and married bonehead?!?!"
"I loved your dad very much. He was just so obsessive about entertainment and his career. He was so into what he was doing that he didn't have time for us and for a family."
"Why do you always blame him? That's not true. He always had time for me! Maybe he never had time for you."
"You don't mean that. Your dad was there for you when he was here in Tampa. He's not here now. It wasn't me. It was us. I'm sure that he didn't mean to hurt his family. He chose his career over us, and I'm afraid that you are going the same way."
"Whatever. Staying here was a decision that I made for me."
"You could have went with him. Why did you stay with me?"
"I don't know. I had a life here. Plus, I do love you. I also love dad, and I wish he could have stayed here."
"Sometimes I wonder if you love me."
"You're my mom. You should know."
"Your father loves you, too."
"Bonehead? He's not my father!"
"Oh, your stepfather loves you."
"Who knows- who cares. He didn't raise me. You and dad did."
"You certainly are a Passi. You're thick-headed and stubborn."
"You're damn right. You forgot to say talented and smart. That's what being a Passi is, too." Cameron laughed.
"You're a smart alek, too!"
She leaned over and kissed her daughter on the forehead.
"I do love you. Don't think that my concern for you means that I don't. I love both you and your brother Kyle very much."
"I understand. Can you promise me something?"
"Anything!"
"Keep an open mind about what I am doing. You can start by reading what's on this web site."
"Well, I might not have the time to......"
"You can make the time. Ignorance of a changing industry is not bliss at all. Isn't learning and knowing things better than worrying all of the time about the unknown? I know you are concerned, but I know what I'm doing. It's not the same modeling industry that it was when you were a model. If I get in over my head with any of this, I'll come to you. I promise."
"You'd better. I'll read it when I get the chance. Now, my little rebel, are you ready for breakfast? Your Father is almost done with it."
"Mom..... Don't go there."
"That's fair. I have faith that you will accept him one day, though."
"Well, he did get me the car for my birthday. He might not be that smart, but I appreciate what he did."
"He's smart in his own way, just like you are in your way."
"I'm smart in every way. Don't forget that!"
"The smartest part of you is that mouth of yours, and I worry that it's going to get you in trouble one day. As long as you keep talking, I won't forget it."
"Whatever."
Her mother got up and walked toward the bedroom door. Cameron smiled at her and winked.
"Come and eat with us. We don't see enough of you anymore. We do hear an awful lot of you, though."
"Whatever you say, mother."
Cameron got up to follow her mother, and was interrupted by her home phone ringing in the corner.
"I'll be right there, mom!"
She leaped over her bed and grabbed the handset. It was the art director from last night. They had decided to book her into the catalog job, and would need her on location first thing on Monday morning.
Cameron lay on her back and stared at the popcorned ceiling above her. She smiled. It was the start of another great day, and she'd be sure to remind her mother of that right now and herself tonight when she was on her way to another go-see; a go-see that she was sure that she would book through.
It was all in the life of a working independent model. Things always seemed to work out in the end.

Next Episode: Runway Talk

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PUBLISHED 05/13/11

UPDATED 05/21/11

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