Amber is living the dream but that may not last for long
The sharp knife of a short life, well,
I've had just enough time
so put on your best, boys, and I'll wear my pearls
what I never did is done
If I Die Young, The Band Perry
"I want red here, with white there and frilling all around the hem, low cut neckline with a lace panel" Amber Millington's voice echoed across the studio. Amber's studio had opened just under a year ago and as she had always aspired to be a fashion designer, she was living the dream. All around the workshop there were mannequins wearing Amber's designs. She had designed her best friend's wedding dress and done various other customizations of clothing but Amber's main problem was that everything she made was one of a kind, and there were very few people buying.
"Miss Millington!" her assistant called across the room "There's someone here to see you" Amber loved visitors. She enjoyed showing off her work to people even if they weren't buying but this visitor was one that she didn't want to see.
"Hello Miss Millington," said a man in a pinstripe suit looking down at her. He was carrying a clipboard and was holding a pen. Amber recognized him "We need to have a talk"
Amber knew that this day was coming but she hadn't expected it to be this soon,
"What do you want to talk about" Amber asked although she already knew what the response would be.
"Don't be naïve Miss Millington" the man replied "You know why I'm here. One year ago you borrowed money from us to open this fashion house; we are yet to receive payment back"
"I'm sorry, the business just hasn't taken off yet" Amber replied
"After a year enough money should have come in for you to at least pay off half of your debt"
"I guess fashion just isn't profitable" Amber replied sheepishly
"Well in that case we have no other option" the man said "we will have to repossess this building"
Amber's head fell into her hands "Fine" she finally agreed but it was with struggle. Amber lived above the workshop and as her parents had rejected her; she was homeless.
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