"So, how long have you been in the fashion industry?" Cole whispered to me. We were taking turns each group strutting the runway. It was 2 people before us and the familiar feeling of anxiety settled in my stomach. My palms were sweaty from over-anxiety, I didn't want to disappoint Micheal but most important, my self. "Not too long, a few days ago precisely. I had small gigs as a teenager but this is my first runway". "Seriously?" he eyed my body. One more person before us and it'll be our turn. I sneaked a peek at Cole, who seemed so in control. How does he do it? "Then how are you so trim and so fit. You look like a model who has spent years in mastering the craft. What's your secret?". "You know, life is not a bed of roses. If you ask me, I want to be thick but sometimes life carv