Chapter 59 *** National Award ***

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[ THIRD PERSON'S POV ]

Another week had passed since the news of Veronica's engagement with Asher had been announced officially by Veronica's father. Those photographs with Blake was destroyed by Blake's men before it could come out in news.

Inside the VIP lounge of City bar, a program was broadcasting on the television around 1 a.m. at night. The girl on the screen was smiling elegantly as the anchor teased her with question,
" So who chased whom, Miss Knight? Your fans are dying to know about your love life. We have a secret news that you both were friends before lovers. Oh my! It should be fiancee now."

Blake was sitting across the couch as he watched the show for fifth times probably in a day. After her engagement was announced publicly, this was the first time that she appeared on TV show. Naturally as a trending celebrity currently, she had to reveal a little information about her love life.

Blake finished his last portion of vodka. His vision blurred due to excessive effect of alcohol. A blurry image of that night flashed across his mind. She sobbed through the phonecall and ended up their so called forbidden relationship in a while,
" Not all soulmates are lovers, Blake. Maybe we have lost our hearts to each others but we can't break others heart selfishly to have each others. We both are in the same boat. We can't see Victoria crying. Just let go of us and don't meet me ever."

Her voice still rang in his mind. A bitter sweet smile formed in his lips when he recalled the moments between them. Sometimes we fall in very wrong time with wrong person. Time changes but our heart still stay the same.

Without sparing anymore glance on the tv, Blake stood up as he stumbled on his feet and walked for the entrance alone. Lucky, he had his driver with him today. Following Victoria's instructions, the driver sent back Blake to their living mansion.

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Inside the dining place, Victoria was stalling over the space frustratingly. Her eyes looked swollen and wet. Her agency had given their final words.If she failed to grab the title of "Supermodel Of The Year" this year, they would cancel their contract with them. She couldn't blame them entirely. That's how people do their business here. Once you aren't on top, they will start to ignore you slowly. But she was too determined to keep her fame.

She heard low mumbling voice of Blake as he entered with the driver into the house. Her expression grimaced at his sight. Even though she had married a powerful tycoon, he was no use of her. She couldn't even use his powers on those big companies CEOs.

Damn it!

Victoria growled at the driver who was dragging him inside,
" Take him upstairs and remove his boots. I don't want dirts on my bed."

The driver nodded with a poker face. Ever since their madam started loosing her skyrocketed popularity, she had been behaving very cold with their Sir reffering to Blake.

Victoria watched his back disdainfully. Day by day, he was distancing himself from her. She didn't care about the reason behind it. Whether he had affair with Veronica or not, she kicked out successfully Veronica from their picture. Fortunately, her father was a kind-hearted person and was easily tricked by her sweet emotional words.

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Victoria came upstairs inside their room after dealing with her agency. No matter what, they weren't ready to change their final decision. Trailing her eyes on the bed, she saw Blake snoring lightly. Right beside his pillow, his cellphone was lying.

Her eyes sparked suddenly in a wicked thought. There was only three days left before the ceremony of National Award. The head of judges, Mr.Shelton was Blake's close friend and once business partner. Later they changed business and went on different paths.

Victoria's restless mind couldn't avoid the temptation. Walking over to Blake's side, she confirmed first that Blake was deeply in sleep. Grabbing the cellphone, she unlocked the phone with his fingertip and scrolled through his contact list. As the name of David Shelton appeared on the screen, her face beamed in happiness.

Taking one last glance of Blake's sleeping face, she found the mail address of David Shelton and wrote few words which said Blake was hoping that David would consider giving Victoria the title "Supermodel Of The Year" for the sake of their long term friendship.

Victoria waited for his reply impatiently. She occasionally glanced on Blake, made sure that he was sleeping comfortably and wouldn't wake up anytime soon. Fifteen minutes later, the phone beeped and a mail appeared on the screen,
" Don't be so courteous, Blake! We are buddies. No one will snatch the title of your wife. Leave it to me."

Victoria exclaimed in joy as she closed the mailbox hurriedly and made sure that there wasn't any trace left of her email. Leaning down, she kissed on Blake's cheek and grinned at his sleeping face maliciously,
" Finally, you have done something good for me, baby."

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Three days passed away quickly. The day of National Award show had come and the excited audience glued their eyes on the live show. Each year, the audience waited eagerly for the show to support their favorite candidates through wishes and prayers.

Veronica appeared on the red carpet with a strapless black gown and a diamond necklace chained around her neck. She didn't bring any companion with her since Asher didn't like the spotlight. She smiled and posed for the Photoshoots as people came and congratulated her in advance. Since she had all the best resources this year, people already assumed that she was going to be the "Supermodel Of The Year."

Rebekah led Veronica inside to the avenue and whispered lowly,
" A resource just notified me that Victoria has been choosen to become the winner this year. How is that possible? You have all the best resources. I am going to hold a press conference if this unfairness happen here."

Veronica wasn't surprised at all. Now she had known the true color of her sister, she expected this outcome mentally. Veronica assured Rebekah with a smile,
" I don't care, Rebekah. I have already won people's heart with my work. What's more do I need? Nothing! Let's go inside fast."

Rebekah was still agitated and thought that Veronica was going too easy on Victoria. From her sixth sense, she always believed that Victoria never wanted to see Veronica on top.

Not long after, Victoria made her appearance on the red carpet with her sky blue gown and was looking breathtakingly beautiful. Blake was forced to accompany her since they were couple and media always loved the pair. Despite her downfall this year, Victoria looked over excited surprisingly. This made few reporters believing that she still had a chance of winning.

Victoria entered into the hallway with Blake and was immediately angered when he spotted Veronica in the front row. Forcing a smile on her face, she walked over to Veronica and talked making sure that she sounded like a good sister,
" Oh my! Veronica, you look amazing today. I am pretty sure that my sister is going to take the title this year."

Victoria looked up blankly as her eyes met Blake's deep sorrowful eyes. She quickly looked away and sutured nervously,
" Thank.. Thank you.. for your good.. wishes.. sister..I wish you the same.."

Victoria sneered hatefully and pulled Blake from there to take their own respectable seats.

Just wish as much as you want!! This title will be mine always at any cost!

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Half an hour later...

Even though they were seated few seats away from each others, Blake never stopped staring at Veronica. She was smiling naturally but he could read the hidden sorrow behind the layer of her eyes.

Perhaps she was right! They were never meant to be each others in this life.

The host's over excited voice snapped his attention back as his eyes travelled on the stage. The host spoke through his microphone mysteriously,
" So.. People..who do you think that is going to be the Supermodel Of the year? Any guesses?"

Victoria and Veronica's names reverberated from different sides as the audience screamed uttering the name of their favorite model. Victoria clung onto Blake's arms happily. Her lips couldn't stop grinning as she knew the result already.

On the contrary, Blake had maintained poker face as he showed no interest on the yelling out there. Deep down, he knew the result.

After a few moments of teasing from the host, the final moment came. Though the host still hadn't declared the final result, Victoria was already fixing her gown to sit up to go over the stage.

Audience held their breath in lungs anticipatedly. The host teased one more time and his clear voice echoed through the hallway loud and clearly,
" The supermodel of year award goes to..hmm..hmm..

goes..to....none other than...

our flourishing star....

VERONICA KNIGHT.."