Zabelle stood in front of the mirror in her former bedroom, trying to calm her nerves.
The beauty team had arrived an hour earlier, and they immediately started working on her. According to them, the gala wast a very important one in the entertainment industry, and it was one where she had to shine.
She didn’t dare allow them into Antonio’s room, as she knew just how much he liked his privacy.
Her long hair had been styled into elegant waves going down her back, and her makeup was understated yet striking. highlighting her natural beauty.
At that moment, she was slipping into the gown Antonio had surprisingly chosen, a floor-length emerald green dress that hugged her figure perfectly.
It wasn’t something she would have chosen for herself, but she had to admit, it was stunning. The rich color brought out the warmth in her skin and made her feel confident
She adjusted the fabric over her hips and glanced at the clock while they helped her with the corset at the back.
Antonio would be back soon, and she wasn’t sure if she was more excited or nervous to see his reaction to her in the gown he had picked.
He had arrived about twenty minutes ago, and he had gone to take a shower before he got dressed.
Would he like it on her, or would it be the opposite? Her heart sink at the latter, and she could only hope he would like it. The sound of the door opening made her heart jump as it was the moment of truth. She didn’t know why something as little as Antonio’s opinion mattered, but it did.
When he walked in, Antonio stopped in his tracks. For a brief moment, his usual composed expression faltered, replaced by something she couldn’t quite read.
Their eyes met, and she felt the world melt away. His blue eyes looked into her, and it felt like he was staring directly at her soul. She was grateful for the fact that she was wearing makeup, as it would conceal the fact that she was as red as an apple.
“Are you done?” He asked, and it broke her out of whatever trance he had put her in
“Oh yes sir, we’re just tying the corset,” the man who was working on her said, and Antonio nodded without breaking eye contact with her.
Fuck, he looked even more handsome with the way he had changed his hairstyle, Zabelle thought to herself.
“We’re done,” the man informed them, and he moved away to begin packing their things so they could move into the car.
Antonio used that opportunity to move closer to her, and her breath hitched in her throat when he came to stand in front of her.
“You look…” he began, his voice softer than usual. He cleared his throat, regaining his composure. “You look perfect.” Zabelle shifted on her heels, feeling the blush on her cheeks deepen. Thank you. The dress you chose is beautiful.”
Antonio walked closer, his gaze never leaving her. He adjusted his cuff links as if to distract himself. “I knew it would suit
you.
There was a brief silence, which Antonio broke it by offering his arm. “Shall we?”
Zabelle nodded, slipping her hand into the crook of his arm. His presence was reassuring, even as her nerves bubbled
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beneath the surface.
“He said I looked perfect, she muttered inwardly, and she couldn’t stop the smile that appeared on her face.
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Antonio then led her downstairs, and they got into the car where the beauty team were already seated, waiting for them.
Zabelle wished they weren’t there, but seeing as Antonio focused his attention on his tablet, she didn’t think it would make a difference, and so she sank back in her seat.
When they got to the venue, Zabelle’s eyes widened when she saw the setup. The other events she had been to with Antonio all seemed like a joke compared to how grand this event was
There was no way she could go out there, she thought to herself just as the beauty team started to work on her once again.
She turned to look at Antonio when she felt him grab her hand and stroke it gently. The action felt soothing and reassuring. which helped her calm down a bit.
The door then opened, and she was helped to get out of the car The beauty team at that point stepped aside as their job was done, and Antonio took her hand in his.
“Relax, I’m going to be right by your side,” he whispered into her car, and that was more than enough to completely wipe
out her fears.
They then started to make their way unto the red carpet and as soon as the couple was spotted, all the cameras turned to them as not only was it the first time they were seen at a public event after their marriage, it was the first time Zabelle was coming out publicly after the whole being dead rumour.
Zabelle was prepared for the blinding lights this time around, and so she wasn’t fazed by it.
“Zabelle, over here,” she heard different people say from different angles, and she tried to please all of them.
Just months ago, no one knew who she was, and now everyone was screaming her name. Her eyes darted to Antonio who was holding her waist and she smiled when he turned to look at her.
“It’s your time to shine,” he told her and while she was trying to figure out what it meant, he suddenly let go of her waist and stepped aside.
‘No! Zabelle screamed in her head. He had promised that he would be by her side.
‘Smile!‘ he mouthed to her, and she cursed him in her head before she turned and did as he asked.
There were some cheers and when she turned to look at who had just arrived, she saw that it was none other than her sister, Vanessa.
Their earlier run–in rang in her head, and Zabelle rolled her eyes when she saw Vanessa smiling sweetly at the camera.
“Such a snake, Zabelle remarked as Antonio led her to the other side, so the photographers on that side could get her pictures taken.
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