Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Getting into the University of Maple Grove isn’t easy; apart from the real geniuses, it’s the result of countless days and nights of hard work. During those tough times, Rafael’s dance was their guiding light. So, when word got out that Rafael was coming to the University of Maple Grove, the students went wild.

“Are our seats in the medical department close to the stage for the welcome party? I’d love to catch a glimpse of Rafael up close!”

“Me! I’ve held Rafael’s hand before!” a girl exclaimed excitedly. “It was when I went to the airport to meet him. The fans were so crazy that I got pushed to the ground, and Rafael himself helped me up!”

Her story set off another wave of excited screams.

Cynthia quietly read her book, unimpressed. She’d had dinner with Rafael, after all!

With Rafael’s attendance at the welcome party confirmed, everyone practiced even harder. “We’ve pretty much nailed the dance moves; now let’s figure out what to wear that day.”

A group of young men and women sat in a circle, brainstorming their outfits.

“When it comes to clothes, we can’t compete with the fashion design department.”

A girl sighed, “I’ve seen what they’ve got ready; it’s stunning, made personally by their professors.”

The quality of custom–made clothes versus off–the–rack isn’t even close.

dance costumes online for their

them was just too

though the school would reimburse part of the cost, it was still

just about the money, it would be one thing, but they didn’t know anyone in the fashion design

Cynthia was worried too.

make the

enough, their performance would

more.

issue to me,” Flora said confidently. “I’ll

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to look at Flora

do you know a fashion

right away, and we can have them in two days. I’m pretty close

whatever it takes! Which design team are you

before saying, “The

entire dance

of shock spread across

knew about

not knowing

by the Rose Design Team often cost in the