Chapter 2 - The Viral Sensation
The video of Noah's speech was recorded by dozens of cell phones in the crowd.
By the time we drove back to our small apartment, it had already been posted online.
I hugged him in the kitchen, crying so hard I could barely breathe.
"You didn't have to do that for me, Noah," I whispered into his shoulder.
"I wanted to, Mom, because it was the truth," he smiled, wiping away my tears.
When we woke up the next morning, our lives had completely changed.
The video had exploded overnight, gaining millions of views on social media platforms.
Major news outlets were calling my cell phone, leaving desperate voicemails for an interview.
People from all over the world were commenting on the sheer beauty of the emerald gown.
They were amazed that a teenage boy had designed and sewn such a masterpiece entirely from scratch.
"Mom, look at this," Noah said, staring at his phone with wide, shocked eyes.
He turned the screen toward me to show a verified message on Instagram.
It was from Isabella Rossi, one of the most famous fashion designers in New York City.
"Your son has raw, undeniable talent," the message read.
"I want to fly both of you to New York tomorrow to discuss his future."
I dropped my coffee mug in the sink, unable to process what was happening.
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For eighteen years, we had struggled to pay the electricity bill and keep food on the table.
Now, a billionaire fashion icon was offering my son the opportunity of a lifetime.
