Niall AlcottTHE Chief Steward did the favours of taking us to Natalie's suite while Ana was a persistent leech who wouldn't stop tugging at the sleeves of my shirt.From before we entered, the scent of milk and sweets thickened the air, my nostrils flaring as I inhaled deeply."Niall." She called out, standing from her seat. She neared and pulled me into a hug. "I haven't seen you in a while. Who's with you?""Hi, Natalie. Uh, this is my friend, Anastasia." I said, shifting my focus to Ana who bowed lightly.Natalie laughed, hands covering her mouth. "Please, Anastasia.""It's nice to meet you, Natalie. Just call me Ana."Natalie invited us in with a wave of her hand. My eyes wandered about. Her room was one busy space, filled with mannequins. Clothes draped over them of different designs. She had different sets of machines to the end of the room, sectioned for where she worked, and tables where notes were laid. Some of them were with drawings of her next project or simply notes of m
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