Chapter 39: Academy Awards.

Elena’s POV:

It was the day of the Los Angeles Academy Award, and I was so excited. Never in my life did I ever imagine that I would be attending such high-profile events filled with rich and famous people.

My stepmother had always made it known to me that I was a nobody. I thought my Luce had ended when I was forced to get married to Nicklahs, and I never knew that my life was just starting.

I was so excited as the stylist, the makeup artists, and the rest of the team arrived. They prepared me for the event tonight.

I watched them as they roamed around the room, using their skilled hands to transform me into the epitome of beauty. My maid, Irina, stood beside me, making sure that everything was going smoothly, and provided me with everything I needed.

Nicklaus had not returned from work. He had important meetings to attend. I guess he will be back soon. I missed him, and he called me from time to time.

I sat comfortably in the chair, sipping a glass of fresh juice and snacking on chocolate.

I spoke with Zoey on FaceTime, and we caught up on a lot of stuff. I always showed her how the preparation was taking place.

I was happy speaking to her since it was a little distraction because I was already dozing off.

The teams worked tirelessly for me to make sure that everything looked beautiful and natural. Every time they patted my face with the brushes and my hair was styled, I felt myself evolving into something beautiful and enchanting.

My hair was styled perfectly, and the rollers were removed, giving it bouncy, wavy hair. The final touches of my make-up were done as the make-up artist brushed off the steering power on my face and sprayed a fixing spray on my face.

“And we are... done,” she announced.

Now it was time for me to fit into my dresses. Nicklaus had ordered three different dresses to be arranged for me.

I slipped into the Valentina green dress, the Chanel blue dress, and the Alexander McQueen red dress.

I preferred the red dress because the baby bump was not really visible and it would be hard to detect the pregnancy. It had a deep back, and it made my curves visible. I feel comfortable in it.

“I will go with this. This is perfect,” I said.

“Elena, you are so beautiful,” Penelope commented, and Irina nodded her head in agreement.

“Thank you so much for this wonderful job,” I said.

“The other dresses will be added to your closet,” Penelope said.

I smiled and walked to the mirror stand. My eyes widened, and I was caught off guard. I looked extremely beautiful, and I couldn't believe that I was truly the person standing in front of the mirror.

I couldn't help but feel very excited. “You look beautiful, Madam,” Irina commented as she checked me out and wore the diamond on my neck.

"No one would ever think you were pregnant."

“I know, right?” I chuckled.

I admired myself in the mirror, feeling like a real celebrity and a model. I slipped into the silver heels.

The teams parked up and were about to leave when the door was swung open. “Madam Elena, Mr. Nicklaus is waiting for you downstairs.” Mr. Mike announced.

I wasn't even aware Nicklaus had returned from work and gotten ready already.

“That's fast,” I said. “I will be with him shortly.”

My silver purse was handed over to me, and I held it in. I walked out of the room to the end of the hallway when I spotted Nicklaus waiting for me in the sitting room.

I carefully walked down the staircase when his eyes fell on me, and his piercing gaze bore into my soul.

He was dressed in a navy blue Armani suit, which fit him perfectly. His body physique was special and he looked like a model.

This feels amazing. This is the perfect life I had hoped for with Caleb, and it's a good thing fate brought me and Nicklaus together.