The Billionaire's Desire novel Chapter 50

My fingers slid into my mothers as we sat in the car on our way. I just witnessed my mother get obsessed over by hairdressers and makeup artists and she struggled to not feel totally overwhelmed by it all. My father sat opposite us and stared at us both like he was incredibly lucky and I guess when you consider where we were going you would say that he was quite lucky.

" You look beautiful Selly, are you truly my daughter?" Dad said as he leant back. I watched that glimmering look take over his features.

" Unfortunately I am" I mumbled but he heard it. I even felt mom pinch my arm.

When I woke up this morning I felt incredibly lucky as I was in the arms of Nick. Over the week we spent many nights together. We made sure to do a lot more talking and learn a lot more about each other. It was refreshing and weirdly it was like we were just getting to know each other.

Nick made sure to join me for breakfast at a local breakfast restaurant, he brought Hana and James which made it a lot more enjoyable. Hana was eager to get back and start getting ready. This award shows need a lot of preparing needed. I knew that first hand but I had help of course.

Ben finally pulled up to venue. He opened the door for us, he helped me out with my long dress. I smiled up at him and kissed his cheek. " after you pick up Justine come find us inside" I said to him.

There was no way that Ben wasn't joining me tonight but first he had to go pick up his very nervous girlfriend who begged me not to come in the car when I first arrived.

"Of course, be careful in there Selene," He said as he stepped back into the car. I closed the door for him as I felt my fathers rough hand grab onto my arm. Nick wanted to be here, next to me but it would turn this into a frenzy. He would be joining us after picking up Olly and his father.

I let my parent's escort me inside. When we reached the main entrance I quickly called over Jack. " I will need to do press first, please make sure my parents get to their seats safely," I said to him. Molly stood beside him in a beautiful Black dress. " of course Selene, if we don't see you before well good luck" she says kissing my cheek.

Jack wishes me luck as well before leaving with my parents.

I slowly made my way through to the carpet where all the press were. I gripped my dress as I made my entrance. As expected the camera's moved to me.

" Selene, Selene over here. Congratulations on your nomination" I heard someone call out to me. I turned and found a woman with a camera guy walk up to me.

I smiled at them, giving them the green light to come and speak to me.

" Thank you, I'm honoured to be here," I said kindly. I wasn't quite sure but she looked relieved at my words.

" This is a big night for business, tell us did you ever imagine that you would be here as a nominee no less," she asks me.

I shift a little on my feet. " well you can already imagine how crazy it is for me to be here as a nominee but I am thankful for the board to even consider me and hopefully I leave tonight a winner in some way or another" I said. I wanted to sound confident but also not too cocky because that would just brand me in a way that I didn't want to be known as.

" We hope so too Selene, well we wish you the best of luck tonight and look forward to your next launch" I watched her lean in for a cheek kiss which I responded to. I was relieved that the interview was very quick so that I could get myself ready.

As I settled into my seat with Jack after speaking with the other nominees I started to wonder about Nick. Everyone was here including Olly and his father but still no sign of Nick.

" Olly just told me that Nick had to check on something for work but he should be on his way now," Jack said as he placed a comforting hand on my shoulder.

I blew out a breath as I thought about what sort of work could be important right now. Minutes before the show starts.

" This is stupid" I vent out as I lean back in my chair.

As the minutes grew closer I became even more nervous and all I needed was to see that handsome face of his just to calm me down.

I couldn't think about it any longer as the host walked out on the huge stage. The venue we were in was as big as the huge arenas in England. Being in France, this felt surreal.

I found myself typing away on my phone, sending a message to Nick but Jack brought my attention back to the stage.

" This is your nomination" he whispered at the exact same time the name of my award came upon the large screen.

My hands instantly felt sweaty.

The last time I was this nervous was the time where I was giving a speech. I couldn't possibly forget that day since it was the day I met Nick. The day he walked out on that stage and made me want him like I had never wanted any other man before.

Which is why the next few minutes made an even bigger deal.

" did you know?" Hannah whispered to my right, her fingers tightening around my own fingers.

I shook my head. " No, but it explains why he's been ignoring my calls," I say with a light chuckle.

I could feel many eyes turn to me as Nick walked out on that stage. Wearing a form-fitting designer suit with a tie to match the striking colour of my dress.

" Good evening everyone. As some of you will know. I won this award a few years back when I was starting out. The award for young business person of the year is about someone who brings a high degree of entrepreneurship through creativity and their vision for the future of their industry. I personally was alighted to be asked to present this award so I won't leave you waiting any longer. " I watch as Nick pauses and very subtly searches the crown until he finds me.

That look he is giving me is a silent word. A good luck which only I could read.

" The award for the young business person on the year for 2020 goes to..."

Nick pov

My finger pierced through the envelope calmly even though my heart was racing.

Not only was my girlfriend one of the nominees but the way that beautiful woman was staring up at me right now was making me extremely eager to take that small waist and pull her to me.

I wasn't told anything when I was asked to present this award. It makes it even tenser knowing that maybe just maybe my Selene could win.

I slowly flipped over the card and read the name. My lips curved up as I realised who had won.