SEVENTY-TWO

EVELYN'S HEART slammed painfully against her chest, as the lights dimmed and the first model walked down the runway.

THIS WAS IT!

This was the moment she had been waiting for all her life, the culmination of months of hard work and endless nights of toil to craft the best collection.

Now, she was here in the Paris Fashion Week and her designs readied to be on display for the world to see.

And she wasn't here alone. Her loved ones who'd been there for her through it all were here to witness this big win with her.

As each model stepped onto the stage, wearing her creations, Evelyn's breath ceased and her heart thumped faster. She watched as the crowd gasped and murmured, their eyes drawn to the fabrics and the shapes that her designs created.

It was like a dream come true.

With each new design that appeared on the runway, Evelyn felt a surge of pride and happiness. Her vision was coming into existence, right before her eyes. She could see the intricate deta