“That’s fantastic,” replied Lina, feeling at ease upon hearing her partner’s assertion. “I’ve got to run, Nat. I’m still packing my bags. Pick me up at the airport tomorrow, will you?”

“I’ll be there,” Natalie promised.

After hanging up, Sally pulled her friend by the arm. “Who was it, Nat? It sounded like you guys were talking about me.”

Natalie took a sip of milk. “Lina Cohen, one of the most promising jewelry designers in the world. The next stage of the competition requires us to work with jewelry designers, and Lina happens to be my partner. I’ve mentioned it to you before during the opening ceremony, remember?”

Sally smacked her forehead. “It’s a good thing you reminded me. Am I her model too for the next stage?”

“That’s right.” Natalie nodded.

Sally smiled like she had a toothache. “I’m feeling the pressure now.”

“I understand, but it’s a good thing for you too. After this competition, you would have a place in the jewelry design industry and not just limited to modeling for dresses or photoshoots for fashion magazines anymore.” Natalie patted Sally’s hand.

Sally blinked. “Do you mean to say that I would be a high-profile model after this?”

right. You’re

it my all for our sake. Even if

was pleased with her friend’s

left for the airport to receive Lina after leaving the

for them, they caught sight of Lina arriving through the passageway

she tossed her

something soft cushioning against her midriff, Lina pulled away from her embrace and looked

pregnant?” she exclaimed at the sight of Natalie’s

am.” Natalie stroked her baby bump as

That would mean the baby is six or seven months

Natalie replied with a smile. “It was conceived

and Sharon, and they’re adorable. I’m sure this one

for the kind words. By the way,

luggage earlier, loosened her grip on

she was not included in the conversation earlier, she had bent over to

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