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me know if it’s coming together,” said Clara as she handed them her business card. Then she looked at Berry. “You know what, I feel like I’ve seen your work before.”

    Berry smiled and explained about the fan letter and designs.
    â€œWhat a coincidence!” exclaimed Clara. “We were destined to meet, obviously. You’ve really got talent, Berry, and so has your friend.”
    And with that, she was off to mingle with the throngs of journalists, designers and models who were wafting around the glamorous event.
    â€œNow I really am dreaming. I’ve met my
absolute
all-time favourite designer and a world-famous supermodel on the same day, and we’re going to put on our own show. This is amazing!” said Berry.
    â€œI know!” Poppy could hardly believe how exciting this trip was turning out to be. It was just like something out of a storybook!
    Just then Orlando came back from his recce looking worryingly happy.Berry was sure he was up to some sort of mischief.

    â€œGosh, it’s time for lunch with Bryony and Saffron already!” she said. “We’d better go to the food tent now or we’ll be late.”

Chapter Seven
    â€œ HI, GIRLS AND boy!” Saffron smiled as Poppy, Berry and Orlando sat down. “How’s your morning been?”
    â€œTotally cool!” said Berry.
    â€œWe’ve had the best time ever,” agreed Poppy. “Just wait until you hear about it all. I love Fashion Week!”
    Berry took up the story and told Saffron and Bryony all about the shows, the goody bags, their sketches and about Clara Hughson’s amazing offer (shedecided that it might be best to leave the Ned Carew episode out for now).
    â€œHow amazing!” enthused Saffron. “We’ve had a positively dull time compared to you. I’d love to help you with the Clara Hughson show, but it’s going to be hard work – there’s hardly any time.”
    â€œYeah,” agreed Bryony, “you’ve been having a much better time than us. My big interview with Ned Carew was cancelled at the last moment for some reason his publicist didn’t make clear. But never mind about that. What a mad dream, Clara Hughson offering you guys a slot. I’m going to take you two lucky charms everywhere with me.”
    Berry looked up and was surprised to see Tallulah at the entrance of the tent, looking a bit lost and lonely. She waved, and Tallulah started heading towards them.Saffron and Bryony could hardly believe their eyes.

    â€œDo you mind if we say how we met you, Tallulah?” asked Berry when the supermodel arrived at their table. She pulled up a chair for her.
    â€œNo, go ahead. It’s going to be quite obvious during this afternoon’s showanyway,” responded the broken-hearted model wearily.
    Saffron and Bryony were shocked when they heard the full story of Ned Carew’s decision to drop his top muse so abruptly and insensitively.
    â€œHe’s mad! Quite mad!” said Bryony. “I only ever buy Ned Carew because I want to look as stylish as you! I don’t feel nearly as enthusiastic about his Extravaganza this afternoon now, but I’ve got to go as part of my brief from the magazine, especially since he cancelled the interview this morning.”
    â€œSeemingly he has a younger model who’s in the show instead of me. He only discovered her recently, in Europe. I guess I’m history now. If only he’d told me before I flew out here. I feel very hurt and humiliated,” said Tallulah. “But as for your interview, I’ve heard he’s notfeeling too well,” she said, winking at the children. “Indigestion or something.”

    The three children looked pointedly at their menus, all blushing furiously.
    â€œPoor you,” said Saffron. “No one deserves to be treated like that. Why don’t you stay and have lunch with us? Maybe that will cheer you