The Fashion Show

It was 2:00 p.m. and everything was about to begin. Everyone was in their place and Manny was on stage.

Manny: I want to thank every one for coming out today. The designs you are about to see here are originals. They are the look of today's young adult. Before we get started I would like to thank Melissa Anderson for organizing the show and all my friends who not only helped me with the outfits but are modeling them for you too.

There was applause from the audience.

Manny: And now the show.

Manny's fashion show started. All the models started coming out. You could hear the ooo's and aah's from the crowd. The designs were fresh and stylish. Manny went back stage and helped the models with last minute finishing touches. Melissa was next to the stage telling everyone when to go on. One of Melissa's students was M.C., announcing the name of the model and what they were wearing.

In the audience were Manny's parents, Emma's parents, Joey Caitlyn, some teachers, and the rest were people from the community. Craig and Ashley had been walking around and spotted Joey.

Craig: Look there's Joey and Caitlyn. Let's see what he's up to.

Ashley: Ok.

Craig: Hey Joey. What are you up to?

Joey: We're checking out the fashion show.

Ashley: (Looking at the designs) These are really good.

Joey: Aren't they.

Caitlyn: Yeh, Manny did them.

Ashley: She did? (surprised)

Caitlyn: All herself. Everybody's modeling them. How come you two aren't?

Ashley: We weren't asked.

Caitlyn: Oh.

MC Announcer: And here's Emma Nelson with….

As soon as Spike and Snake heard Emma's name they started cheering. Everyone continued to watch. The female fashions came on first then the male fashions started blending in. As soon as Spinner, Jimmy, Marco and the other males came on stage, Craig was blown away.

Craig: Wow, she is good. Those guys have never looked better. I like that suit Jimmy's wearing.

Craig continued to awe Manny's designs while Ashley watched him do it. The fashion show lasted about an hour. When it was finished Manny came back on stage.

Manny: That concludes the show. Again, I want to thank everyone involved. Melissa. Michael, our M.C. and all my friends who modeled out her today. Thank you.

Everyone applauded again.

Some people in the audience started walking away. Others went back stage to talk to Melissa and Manny. Spike and Snake headed back stage with Joey and Caitlyn behind them to see Emma.

Joey: Come on let's go see your friends.

Ashley was hesitant. Craig, who didn't realize it, started walking behind Joey. As soon as Craig saw the guys he walked over to them.

Craig: Hey you guys clean up good.

Jimmy: Thanks man.

Spinner: She did a good job didn't she?

Craig looked over at Manny, who was talking with Melissa.

Craig: Yeh she did.

Ashley had seen Paige and walked over to her.

Paige: Ashley, I didn't know you were here.

Ashley: Craig and I came to see what was going on. Any ways, you guys were great.

Hazel: I felt like a real model up there. And check out these clothes. Aren't they cool?

Ashley: They're nice. So….what are you guys going to do now?

Paige: There's a party tonight. Manny's friend Melissa is throwing it. Top photographers, model reps and other fashion designers are going to be there. I think there's even going to be models there. Manny invited us to go.

Ashley: All of you? Even the guys?

Paige: There's going to be models there, Ash, I think the guys are definitely going.

Hazel: I'm going.

Paige: So am I. You never know what hot guys are going to be there.

Announcer: Will All the Models please come to the stage.

Ashley: Why are they calling you?

Hazel: Probably to give us our tickets for tonight.

Paige: Yeh, it's by invite only.

Ashley: Well I guess I'll see you later.

Paige: Yeh I'll call you tomorrow.

Before Ashley could respond to Paige, she was gone.

Announcer: Once again, will all models please come to the stage.

Spinner: Craig, we'll see you later.

The guys left and Craig was standing there. Just as he was about to go back to Joey, he saw Manny standing by herself. He walked over to her.

Craig: Hey.

Manny turned around

Manny: Hey. (She was surprised) I didn't know you were here. Did you see the show?

Craig: Yeh. It was great. You really have talent.

Manny: Thanks

Craig: So what are you doing over here?

Manny: Just taking a little break. Everything is happening so fast.

Craig: I hear there's a party afterwards.

Manny: Yeh. Melissa did it. All the top people are suppose to be there.

Craig: Yeh. Marco was telling me. It sounds like it really going to be big.

Manny: you wanna go? You could talk to some photographers. Maybe even make some connections

Craig: umm……..

Manny: Well it's up to you.

Manny reached in her purse and pulled out one ticket.

Manny: Here. This will get you in if you decide to come.

Melissa: Manny…..

Manny: (to Craig) I gotta get back.

Craig: Ok

Manny: I'll see you later …maybe.

Craig: Bye.

Craig stood there watching Manny walk away. He felt a slight loss and then couldn't help wonder 'what might have been.' As Craig watched Manny, his thoughts were interrupted by a voice.

Marco: Careful there buddy. You don't want to reignite and old romance with a look, do you?

Craig smiled but did not answer. Then Marco saw the ticket in Craig's hand.

Marco: Hey, you have a ticket.

Craig: Manny invited me. She said it would be a good opportunity for me, with all the photographers there.

Marco: She's right. I was over there listening to some people talk and this is going to be big. So you gonna go?