Celeste’s POVI woke up buzzing.The good kind of buzzing—not anxiety, not fear—just pure, fizzy excitement coursing through my veins.The exhibit was happening. My comeback collection was happening.Margaux and I had a full day ahead: setting up the display racks at Colette’s café, finalizing the lighting, checking the arrangements, steaming everything one last time. It was the kind of chaos I loved—creative chaos, purposeful chaos. The kind that made me feel alive.I tied my hair up, slipped into my apron, and started gathering tools and materials into my large canvas tote.Pins, scissors, fabric glue, extra trims, sewing kit—I double-checked every compartment mechanically, humming as I worked. The sun filtered in through the tall windows, turning the room a warm honey-gold. It felt like a sign.A good day.A good beginning.I reached for the organizer box tucked under the right side of the table—the one where I kept beads and finishing accents.But when I pulled it out, something
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