You Should Have Chosen me

Chapter 39

Tristan had left 2 days before the show. I was a little down. But that was not going to stop me from shining during this moment that I'd dreamt of. Worked extremely hard for. 

"I can't believe he just left you like that." Kia said while eating ice cream right out of the tub.

"Yea I know. But what can I do? It's work. The company needs to be whipped back in shape anyway." I shrugged. 

"There you go again defending him. Come on Tati, he's a great guy. We know it. But he should've known how important this is to you. " Stacey scolded me.

"Well, I'm glad that you guys will be there with my parents too." we hung out the rest of the day. Just lazing around, drinking wine. The usual.

The morning of the show, the girls left to get ready and I went for my workout with my kick boxer. Last minute exercise then the crazy whilrwind started. Backstage, we were ushered into our famous pink robes and started with hair and makeup. The other girls started coming in. Everyone from Alessandra to Cara to Candice and Barbara Palvin were here. It was good seeing them again.

There was a bouquet of roses sitting on my table and it was from Tristan of course. As if he knew it was a perfect time, my phone rang and it was him.

"Baby?" he said.

"Hey, Tristan." 

"I'm sorry I can't be there. You still love me?"

"I'm not going to pretend it isn't bothering me. I'm upset that you're not here. Of course, I still love you." I sighed.

"I know. I know you are and you have every right to be. Good luck ok? You'll have everyone drooling as always."

"Alright baby. See you soon." and I hung up.

The music was thumping already and the camera was following us around recording for the show. This year, I was opening the show again which was a huge honor and I was wearing the fantasy bra and another. In total, I had 3 pieces to wear. Which meant that I was going to have to run right after I was off the runway.

"Tati darling get ready. The guests are coming in. CAN WE HAVE SOMEONE HAND TATI HER SHOES PLEASE." the coordinator talked to me then started yelling at the assistants.

"I'll be back for you in 15 minutes love." and he walked away screaming again into his headset.

"Tatiana, so is your gorgeous hunk of a boyfriend here tonight?" a random person who was an interviewer asked me.

"No, he's away on work." I smiled in what I hoped looked to be sincere.

I wasn't going to feel sad. Not at this moment. The things that were going to take place in the next 2 hours were incredible. It was going to be my time to shine and for fuck's sake, I'm going to shine.

My heels were given to me. My first outfit was resembling Buddha's orange clothing that he wore. My shoes were golden in color and resembled slightly like Kanye West's angel shoes for Giusseppe Zanotti. It was 5 inches tall, making me look taller than ever, just the way I liked it. My make up was perfect. The only time I wore makeup was during times like these and photoshoots. I had gold eyeliner and my hair was in a perfect mane. Not forgetting my heavy wings also.

"Tatiana darling let's get a move on!!" the coordinator came back and I followed her to the main stage. The other models were in line all of them wishing me luck. I could hear the murmur of the crowd outside. Everyone famous would be there. My parents and brother would be there too. Cheering me on as usual.

"Yes yes the angel is here. I repeat. Que the lights and music. Dim everything down. Props up and dancers GO GO GO." he said into his mic again and the traditional dancers went out first and the slow music started. The tempo escalated and the booming voice said "LADIES AND GENTLEMAN. THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW!"