Stacy woke up early, feeling a sense of excitement and nervousness. Today was the day she was going to start setting up her fashion business.

She had always dreamed of being a fashion designer, and now she was finally taking the leap. Her business, "Stacy's Style," would specialize in handmade jewelry, accessories, bags, and clothing.

Stacy got dressed and headed to the local fabric store to pick up some supplies. She spent hours browsing the aisles, picking out fabrics, threads, and other materials.

As she was checking out, Stacy ran into her friends Madeline and Charlotte.

"Hey, girl! What's up?" Madeline asked, eyeing the bags of supplies in Stacy's arms.

"I'm starting my fashion business!" Stacy exclaimed. "I'm going to make handmade jewelry, accessories, bags, and clothing."

Charlotte's eyes widened. "That's amazing! We're so proud of you."

Stacy smiled, feeling grateful for her friends' support. "Thanks, guys. I'm really excited."

As they walked out of the store, Stacy filled her friends in on the tension that had happened with Axel and Ryder.

"I don't know what to do," Stacy said, feeling frustrated. "Axel is still being possessive and jealous, and Ryder confessed his feelings to me, but I don't feel the same way."

Madeline and Charlotte exchanged a knowing look.

"You need to talk to Axel and set some boundaries," Madeline said. "And as for Ryder, you did the right thing by being honest with him."

Stacy nodded, feeling a sense of relief. "You're right. I just need to focus on myself and my business right now."

The three friends spent the rest of the day working on Stacy's business, setting up a website and social media accounts.

As the sun began to set, Stacy felt a sense of accomplishment and excitement. She was finally pursuing her dreams, and she had her friends by her side to support her.

Over the next few days, Stacy worked tirelessly to get her business off the ground. She spent hours designing and making clothing, jewelry, and accessories.

And as the orders started rolling in, Stacy felt a sense of pride and fulfillment. She was doing something she loved, and she was making a profit.

But as the business grew, Stacy realized that she needed some help. She couldn't do everything on her own, and she needed to hire some employees.

Stacy put up an ad on social media, looking for people to join her team. And as the applications started rolling in, Stacy felt a sense of excitement and nervousness.

She was about to take her business to the next level, and she wasn't sure what to expect.

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As the days went by, Stacy's business continued to grow. She was getting more and more orders, and she was struggling to keep up with the demand.

One day, as she was working on a new design, her mom walked into the room.

"Stacy, I've been thinking," her mom said. "I want to help you with your business."

Stacy looked up at her mom in surprise. "Really? What made you want to do that?"

Her mom smiled. "I've been watching you work so hard on this business, and I'm so proud of you. I want to help you take it to the next level."

Stacy's face lit up with excitement. "That would be amazing! I could really use your help."

And with that, Stacy's mom joined the business. She brought her own set of skills and experience, and together, they were able to take the business to new heights.

But as the business grew, Stacy found herself struggling to balance her work and school life. She was spending so much time on the business that she was starting to fall behind in her studies.

Her mom noticed that she was struggling and sat her down for a talk.

"Stacy, I know you're passionate about the business, but you can't forget about your studies. You need to focus on your education right now."

Stacy nodded, knowing that her mom was right. She made a promise to herself to focus more on her studies and less on the business.

With her mom's help, Stacy was able to find a better balance between her work and school life. She started to focus more on her studies, and her grades began to improve.

As the semester drew to a close, Stacy and her friends started to think about their plans for the future. They were all going to be graduating soon, and they needed to start thinking about what they were going to do next.

Stacy had always known that she wanted to pursue a career in fashion, and now she had the opportunity to do so. She was going to take her business to the next level and see where it would take her.

Madeline, on the other hand, had always dreamed of traveling the world. She wanted to be an international interpreter, and she was planning to spend the next year traveling and learning new languages.

Charlotte had always been passionate about photography and writing, and she was planning to start her own blog and photography business. She was excited to share her creativity with the world.

As for Jake, he had been quietly pining for Madeline for months. He had been too afraid to confess his feelings, but he knew that he couldn't let her go without telling her how he felt.

The day of their graduation finally arrived, and Stacy and her friends were overjoyed. They had worked so hard for this moment, and it felt amazing to have finally achieved it.

As they walked off the stage with their diplomas in hand, Jake turned to Madeline and took her hand. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" he asked, his voice trembling with nervousness.

Madeline looked at him curiously, but she nodded and followed him to a quiet spot.

"Madeline, from the moment I met you, I knew that you were special," Jake said, his eyes locked on hers. "I was too afraid to tell you how I felt, but I couldn't let you go without telling you. I love you, Madeline."

Madeline's face lit up with surprise, and then a smile spread across her face. "I love you too, Jake," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Jake's face lit up with joy, and he pulled Madeline into a kiss. Stacy and Charlotte, who were watching from a distance, cheered and clapped for them.

As they pulled away from each other, Madeline grinned at Jake. "I'm so glad you told me how you felt," she said. "I was starting to think that I was going to have to travel the world alone."

Jake smiled back at her. "You'll never have to do anything alone again," he said. "I'll be right by your side."

Stacy and Charlotte came over to congratulate them, and the four friends hugged each other tightly, grinning from ear to ear.

They had done it. They had graduated from college, and they were ready to take on the world.

As the three friends hugged each other tightly, they couldn't stop smiling. They had done it. They had graduated from college.

"I'm so proud of us," Charlotte said, her voice trembling with emotion.

"We did it, guys," Madeline said, her eyes shining with tears. "We actually did it."

Stacy grinned, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment. "We sure did," she said. "And now it's time to celebrate."

The three friends cheered and hugged each other again, before deciding to head out to a nearby restaurant to celebrate.

As they sat down at a table, Stacy's mom walked in, a big smile on her face.

"Stacy, congratulations!" she exclaimed, rushing over to hug her daughter.

Stacy smiled, feeling happy and relieved. "Thanks, Mom," she said. "I'm so glad