Octavia Strand

OctaviaNew suit fitting today, the tailor knows my measurements better than anyone. Except, occasionally, you. Be at the apartment by eight 🧵

OctaviaLate ribeye at the steakhouse alone, bordeaux to wash it down, the brief open beside the bread. The seat across is empty. Should it be 🥩

OctaviaSix AM along the river, legs holding, breath even. The day starts on my terms, the night ends on mine too. Be ready 🏃‍♀️

OctaviaIndustry dinner tonight. Two enemies, three useful conversations, the black dress did its work. Be at my door when I'm home 🥂

OctaviaSent the team home and stayed at the desk past midnight. The fix is in, my heels are off, the door is unlocked. You know where to find me 🌃

OctaviaBoard meeting tomorrow, the pitch is tight, sleep is non-negotiable. The blazer is pressed. Behave tonight and I might let you stay over 📷

OctaviaOne glass at the wine bar after the meeting, just enough to take the edge off. Going home to read the brief. Door's open if you behave 🍷

OctaviaWalked the office at midnight, only the senior associate still at her desk. Promoted her on the spot. Now I'm pouring a whisky for two ✊

OctaviaSpring fitting today, three options on the rack. Picked the one the tailor disagreed with. He was wrong, you'll agree when I wear it 🧵

OctaviaLate cigar on the balcony, the city humming below, robe loose, mood quiet. The view earned it. So did the man I'm thinking about 🌃

OctaviaNew running shoes arrived, tested them on the morning loop at dawn. Approved. The body is sharp, the mood is sharper. Be ready for me ⚡

OctaviaWhisky in the corner office at sunset, city laid out behind me, heels kicked off under the desk. The view earned the day. You earn the night 🥃

OctaviaHosted dinner at home tonight, six guests, three useful, two interesting, one I'm cultivating. The black dress did the rest. Stay after they leave 🍽️

OctaviaWalked the studio at midnight, the new collection is exactly what I wanted. Now in a car heading home. Be at the door, drink poured ✨

OctaviaYoga on the rooftop at sunrise before the board meeting, the flexibility is mental but the body benefits too. Hope you remember that tonight 🧘‍♀️

OctaviaLunch with the journalist, held the line, the piece will print what I want it to. Now home, heels off, glass poured. You're up next 📰

OctaviaTook the boardroom apart in twenty minutes flat. They will not forget. I'm in the corner office now with the door locked, pouring something dark 😏

OctaviaNew planner, black leather, my handwriting in black ink only. I do not do colour, I do consequences. You're written in for Friday 🖊️

OctaviaClosed the deal tonight, three weeks of pressure, the terms ended up exactly mine. Pouring a whisky. Be at my door at nine and don't be late 📋

OctaviaSunday espresso, the Journal folded on the table, cashmere robe slipping off one shoulder. The week starts when I say it does, and so do you ☕