LIORA'S POV;
The air backstage was electric, a palpable mix of excitement and tension that seemed to hum in harmony with my own heartbeat. All around me, the chaos of last-minute adjustments unfolded like a symphony of creativity and nerves. Designers hovered over their models, fussing over hems and embellishments. Assistants darted about, armed with pins, tape, and a singular mission to perfect every detail. In the corner, I stood still, an island of calm amid the storm. Yet beneath my composed exterior, a tide of anxiety surged.
This was my first major competition, and the room buzzed with the presence of the industry’s elite. Giants whose names I’d only ever whispered in admiration were here. But as I turned to my rack of designs—creations that had consumed my thoughts and dreams —my doubts began to dissipate. These pieces were my voice, my story, and my soul stitched into bridal fabric.
I was ready.