When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Across the stage, Jessica glared at Flossie, no longer the center of attention.

The final round arrived, and Flossie returned to the stage.

Head held high, she took a few confident steps before a wave of nausea washed over her.

Determined not to show it, she maintained her smile.

After completing the final pose, she turned and began to walk off.

Jessica began her last walk at the same time.

Her lips curled as they approached each other.

Just as they were about to pass, Flossie, consumed by the growing discomfort in her stomach, failed to notice Jessica’s movement.

Jessica seized the opportunity and struck Flossie with a blow.

Caught off guard, Flossie tumbled to the runway.

Gasps and shouts erupted from the audience.

stomach, a sharp pain

gash on her arm, caused by a nearby glass decoration that shattered from the

Chaos erupted.

representative from the Liz brand rushed

“Everyone, please calm down…”

the first

reached Flossie and

she asked anxiously, “Flossie,

Hold on tight.

a

”

phone and dialed emergency

unable to pinpoint whether the source of the throbbing pain was in her

seemed to radiate throughout her

as pain wracked

is on

An ambulance is coming.

you straight to the

wiped sweat from her brow, then turned to a nearby

“Stay with her, please.