Never made it to 4

My Moment

It was finally time. As I hustled the girls into line I was so proud of all of us. Months of hard work finally paying off. My hard work, as well as theirs. I felt like a mother after her first child got married, just so much pride.

The room was set up, the girls were dressed and done up. I was about to go up on that stage and announce to the world my love of fashion and the line I created while these young ladies I have grown so close to walk around in my designs. Could this day get any better?

It's about time, I turn toward my waiting line of lovelies for a final pep talk.

"Okay, ladies this has been a long time coming and I feel as if I have gotten very close to you all in the months that we have been working together, I am so very proud of all that we have done. We have come so far, there is no backing out now." I look around at all the people I have worked with and realise what a big moment this is for all of us.

If even one of them decided to back out the whole show would fall apart, I couldn't allow that to happen. I needed each and every one of them.

"In a few minutes I will walk out there and announce the line, then you will be up, after I arrive back here with you, you will start. Remember heads held high, pretty smiles, and sashay down that catwalk and show them what you've got. And the most important thing don't forget to show a little attitude." they cheer, the sound music to my ears. I love these girls like family.

I will be sure to recruit them again sometime, maybe for my next line. They will all always have a place in my shows.

I notice the lights dim out on the stage. As I peak around the curtain I see not a single empty seat, we have a good turnout. The spotlight finds the host of the show as he walks out onto the centre of the stage. The room falls silent, this is my time. My line is first up in the show. I couldn't have asked for a better spot.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Fashion 101 magazine sponsored fashion show."

A round of applause, I'm very excited. I can feel the adrenaline rushing through my blood, its infectious. As I look back at my girls I can see they feel it too.

As the noise out in the crowd dies down again the host begins to list all the major sponsors of the event. As the last sponsor is mentioned I know I'm up next. I hold my breath. This is the moment I've been waiting for since I started designing.

"And without further ado, the first fashion line for this evening designed by new designer, Scarlett Paige." the room erupts into praise at just the sound of my name. They would have seen my name but this is my first line and first show, so they must be curious about me.

I straighten my posture, stand tall, smile big hold my head high and step out from behind the curtain. This is my moment.