Ava_000

In Second Chance Runway, we follow the tumultuous life of Elena Vargas, a young woman whose beauty is overshadowed by her lack of self-care and the oppressive figures around her. At 21, she is forced into a loveless marriage by her mother, to a man who is nothing but cruel. Despite landing a lucrative job at the prestigious Grand State Buildings, Elena’s life is far from grand as her husband seizes her earnings, and her family treats her with disdain. Her world shatters further when her husband’s affair with her sister comes to light.

Just when it seems like her story has reached its tragic end, fate intervenes. A fatal accident sends Elena back in time, waking up as her 18-year-old self. With memories of her past life intact, she seizes this miraculous opportunity to rewrite her destiny. Determined to pursue her long-forgotten dream of becoming a supermodel, Elena embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. But it’s not just about the glitz and glamour; it’s about settling scores. As she rises through the ranks of the fashion world, Elena plots a sophisticated revenge against those who wronged her, all while navigating the complexities of love, family, and fame.

Will Elena’s second chance lead her to the life she’s always dreamed of, or will the shadows of her past prove too difficult to escape? Second Chance Runway is a story of resilience, ambition, and the transformative power of self-belief.

Second chance runaway

Isabel groaned dramatically, smacking the steering wheel again as if that would magically bring the car back to life. Spoiler: it didn't.

"I swear, this car hates me," she muttered, throwing her head back against the seat. "Of all the days to break down, it picks now?"

I pinched the bridge of my nose, trying not to let frustration creep in. "Okay. Breathe. Let's think. Can you call someone to fix it?"

"Oh sure, let me just pull a mechanic out of thin air," Isabel snapped, pulling out her phone anyway. "This is going to take forever. And let me remind you, you have a scavenger hunt to get to."

She was right. Carmen had meticulously planned every detail of this day, and I was not about to let a car ruin it.

"We need another way to get there," I said, scanning the street.

I side-eyed her. "First of all, no. Second of all… we could take a cab?"

Side chapter: Valentine's Day, part 4