#Chapter 19: Rush Job

Audrey “I can’t wait to put the finishing touches on my pantsuit today. It’s gonna look so great!” “Me neither! I just need to make the hat for my top and skirt ensemble, and then I’m all done.” As Tina, Avis and I walked to our studio, the sound of their excited chatter brought a smile to my face. I sipped my coffee, feeling just as excited as they were; after all, we would be finished with our entries for the preliminary competition today. How we performed in this competition would determine our placement for the official competition, and we were prepared to wow the judges. “We’ll have to celebrate when we’re all finished,” Tina suggested, our shoes clicking on the tiled floorways as we walked in tandem. “I need a drink after all that work.” “Ugh. Me too.” Avis audibly cracked her neck without missing a beat. “These past two weeks have felt like fabric hell. I need a cold beer, some nachos to share, and to dance the night away.” Tina giggled. “What