from above, as the artificial lights competed for attention. On the terrace of the Magnolia Hotel, everything was ready for the "Nai

mouths and stylists who shouted shade names as if they were secret cocktails. Aitana didn't use well-known brands or have a contract

loating spheres, nebula projections, and lights that flickered like the heartbeats of stars. Her st

nly screamed w

th reflective particles, and a full range of milky base shades. Everything was arra

tall girls in vinyl dresses a

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ana applied each brushstroke as if she were composing music. No one spoke while she worked. All she could hear was

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ganizing a campaign for a new group of promoters. I want yo

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ought-after agency in the city. He's out there with half his Instagram

wanted to appear calm, but her heart was pounding l

offered m

at the way he looked at you. As if yo

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one nails. Her tools were lined up. Her brushes were

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tagram on his card... he's alr

aned them. The pink jelly, the velvet top coat, the 01 liner brush. Everything had to be perfect. On the outside, sh

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of her that could los