"Dad, I think I just need a big kind of hall where I can arrange photoshoots." I said, showing the pictures. "Like this, I don't know if we are going to get one, but I want to wait patiently and find the place."

"Then this place looks good to me, it's near to our home, the neighbourhood is good. And they got a good view." He took the iPad from my hands and showed me the pictures he had highlighted.

I go through the pictures and nod my head in agreement. The place he had chosen was also one of the options I had selected. The only problem was that the place was not in good condition, I had to renovate the whole place.

"I have also selected this place, dad. But it's going to be a lot of work," I said.

"I know, but this place is the one. Once we renovate it, it will be a nice place. I see so much future. Trust me this is going to work out well for you." I smiled, going through the pictures of the plot.

"It needs to be renovated. I don't like the furniture and the wall colour needs to be white."

"They will renovate and paint everything if we book our lease."

"Why don't you agree with me? I will buy you a studio." I turned to Vincent. He was sitting near the window holding his notes.

"No, I want to buy my studio in a year or so. I want to work on my own, Vincent. Let me just lease this place and if I cannot make enough money to buy a place. Then you gift me." He shook his head but a smile played on his face.

"Do as you want, Ava, we are proud of you already." Mumma says as she walks in with our fruit juices. I looked for the contact information of the owner, I bought my equipment and other stuff.

I have hired three online bloggers. I asked them if they were willing to work with me in my studio. They were more than happy as they could earn money and also improve their skills. I have met my clients and kept working from home. Thankfully, I'm able to use the basement as my studio for now.

"Your new business cards are here," Vincent stated as he showed me the email.

"Good."

"I can't believe my noisy sister is starting her own business now, how years passed so quickly." He patted my head as he used to do when I was a kid.

"People grow up Vincent, who thought my silent brother would become the world's favourite pop star?" I say and he rolls his eyes and clicks his tongue.

"Fact." I heard my mother say as dad laughed. Vincent decided to finally come home. He came home a week ago and it was a surprise when Valarie decided to return home with her mum. It was definitely a coincidence. If Vincent had known about Valarie returning, he would never have set foot in North Carolina.

We were happy and Ninja couldn't contain his happiness when he saw his owner after five years. Ninja is Vincent's dog. Vincent came face to face with Valarie. I don't know how they felt meeting after seven years. Vincent wasn't in a good mood throughout the evening.

I have met Valarie quite a few times when I was at the uni. She and I went to the same university. I was in the first year when she was in her final semester. Later, she got placement in the job requirement and she moved to other city.

"Are you going to meet the boys?" mum asked Vincent.

"Axel is in Los Angeles. Celeb is on a European tour and Brad is busy with his matches." I concentrated on what he was saying. I don't know Brad have matches.

"Matches? Isn't the session done?" dad asked him.

"Nope, he still had three or four matches, I think. He said he has a couple of series."

"Call him home, I miss him and it's been years since I saw that boy." Mum said.

"Trust me mom, he isn't a boy anymore." Vincent joked.

"I know, I saw his matches and I didn't like it." I saw the concern in her eyes for Brad. My mom loves Vincent's friends but Brad is very special to her, he is her favourite boy.

"Don't worry mom, anything could happen, he may quit," I tilted my head to Vincent. Quitting?

"What do you mean by that? He is a champion after all these years and hard work. He worked so hard for this." Dad spoke, looking confused like all of us except Vincent.

"I don't know, he wanted to win the title and he did. I don't know the whole back story about that." Vincent looked up from his phone. "He just mentioned early retirement."

"Good, he should leave that. It's cruel they beat each other like they wanna kill each other. I don't want to see Brad to be in that ring." My mom says, holding dad's hand.

"Mom, he will be visiting us in a few days. You can talk to him personally."

"Is he coming back?" I asked, surprised.

"We are having a get-together in a few days. Hopefully, he will be there if he doesn't have any matches."

"Cool..."

"Brad told me that you guys met when you were in college," Vincent mentioned. Mom looked at me with her wide eyes.

"Ava, if you met Brad why didn't you bring him home? You know how much I miss him. I even asked you about him."

"Mum, we met coincidently and that day he was leaving for Las Vegas." I lied even though I hate to lie, I didn't want Vincent to know about the meetings. It would create awkwardness between him and Brad if Vincent caught my crush and feelings for Brad.

"We are going out to the grocery store. Don't fight."

"Bye mum and dad, drive safe." I waved my hand as they stood up. When they left the room, Vincent turned to me with a serious expression. For a second, I thought Brad told him about my meeting him, going to his fights and illegal underground matches.

"Ava."

"What?"

"Do you have a boyfriend?" there was a deadly expression on his face.

"No!" He let out a relieved sigh before looking calm.

"Why did you ask that?"

"To know if you have a boyfriend or not."

"What if I have a boyfriend?"

"Then I would like to meet the boyfriend of yours."

"What? Why would you meet him?"

"Because I'm your brother." I rolled my eyes when he said that arrogantly.

"Even if I had a boyfriend, I wouldn't tell you and, most importantly, I wouldn't let you meet him."

"Why?"

"Because you will scare him until he breaks up with me and runs away."

"I wouldn't do that and I'm innocent."

"Oh really? Don't call yourself innocent when I know how scary your anger is." He put his legs on mine to annoy me.

"Eww, take off your nasty legs."

"Nasty?" he knew I don't like it when someone puts their leg on mine. He does this to annoy me.

"Vincent, don't before I kick you with my leg." I glared at him while he smirked at me and started putting his another leg. I angrily pushed both his legs away, which hit the ground. He didn't see that coming, as he groaned in pain.

"Ava, I won't stop you from dating, but I just want to make sure you are dating a good person. I don't want to see your crying." My face softened when he said that.

"Vincent, don't worry, I don't like anyone nor am I interested in dating. Right now I'm concerned about my career."

"Don't worry, you have already made us proud and you are going to achieve all your dreams."

"Yeah, I need to achieve them." He smiled lazily before stroking the ninja's fur. I want to ask him about Valerie, but I don't want to risk asking and spoiling his mood. I stayed quiet and did my incomplete work of editing a couple of photos.

"You have work tomorrow?"

"Yeah, baby ceremony shoot. I will be out the whole day."

"Cool."

*

"Rita, can you fix those lights? They aren't in the right position."

"Sure, they are calling you." I nodded my head before wandering towards the couple. The whole hall is filled with pink balloons as it's a baby ceremony. The parents of the baby haven't named the girl yet. They decided to do a baby ceremony party as they are going to name their baby today. The mother is in her thirties. They didn't have children after their marriage and I can see how much they love their newborn baby.

"Yes, ma'am?"

"Oh Ava, I was wondering if you could give us some suggestions. I don't have any idea of all these parties and I'm pretty confused."

"No problem, just tell me your thoughts and I will suggest it to you."

"I want it to be special and personal." She explained her thoughts and I know how she wants the pictures to be taken.

"Okay, my assistant will be taking pictures and covering a video of the ceremony, your family and friends while I will take portraits of you three." I replied to her.

"Dress up in your style, no need to dress up heavily because you said it's personal and special. If you want it to be personal, then let the photos be natural. Dress up in whatever you are comfortable in and then, later on, you can get ready for the event."I smiled at her as she picked up her baby and went to get ready. We are here early because the couple wants to have some family photos.

The main function starts at two in the afternoon and it's only ten in the morning. I charge the amount according to my client's profession. I give discounts and take half of the amount if my client's income is medium. That's because I want them to cherish these moments forever and I don't want anyone to drop out because of the package rates.

I don't include the package price in my blog. If anyone wants to do any booking with me, then they have to fill out an online form regarding them and the photoshoot package they are looking for. I will personally contact them and fix the rates. It just gives me happiness when I see their smiles. I want to capture their smiles and happiness.

"So what am I going to do now?" Rita asked as she walked towards me.

"Take a video of this hall and details of everything."

"Okay..."I dressed in one of the black joggers and a white tee. I like to wear casual clothing when I'm working because it's comfortable.

"Ava." I turned to see Benny and Brita with their daughter, who was sucking her fingers.

"Are you guys ready?"

"Yes."

"Cool! Let's click some cute-cute pictures." That made them laugh. Her five-month-old daughter with clear blue eyes looked at me with curiosity.