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~Elara's POV
Every day seemed longer than the last, yet somehow the hours passed too quickly. Now, the final preparations for the fashion week were here, and I could feel the tension in the office like an electric current. The team moved around me, bustling and humming, each person aware of the stakes, each person invested in making this the most perfect show we could create.
Janae was already in the fitting room when I arrived that morning, clipboard in hand, adjusting hems and checking accessories on the models. Their dresses sparkled under the bright lights, the fabrics flowing like liquid silk, sequins catching the sun in flashes that made the room feel like it was shimmering. I couldn't help the small thrill that ran through me; everything was coming together.
"Elara," Janae called, not looking up, "the cobalt gown for model three, it fits perfectly. But I think we should adjust the shoulder straps slightly. They keep slipping during the walk."
