Alvara

For a split second, Janice says nothing. After a while, her lips curved into a satisfactory smile.

“Then, I'd look forward to seeing what you can do,” she says.

A runway show in a few hours.

My chest tightened, but I forced myself to look composed. This was what I wanted, right? A chance.

“Aira, please step out of the dress,” Janice says to the female model. Without hesitation, she quickly stepped out of the dress and handed it over to her.

Turning

“Alvara, come with me. We don't have time to waste.”

She leads me to the backstage area. There, I find models practicing their walks.

“What are...