Into The Unknown

Chapter 46

Abigail's POV

Things had finally started to come together, all the girls looked fantastic with their hair and make up done. Lucy had been rushing around trying to get things sorted, Lynn the seamstress was on hand for any last minute alterations.

I had been to hair and make up and was now ready for my dress, today was the first time I had seen it. Yeah I know it's abit risky but when you are touring it's abit difficult to stay in touch with everybody.

"Okay so the first four models are ready to take the catwalk, then it's menswear and then finish off with cocktail hour dresses" Harriet handed me a detailed summary of what was happening tonight.

"What dresses did we decide on for cocktails?" I walked over to the rails and ran my fingers through all the dresses. It was strange seeing something I had drawn on paper, here on a hanger ready to wear.

"These 8" Harry smiled as she pointed them out, I looked at them closely.

"Swap that one for the red one" I pulled the blue capped sleeved dress for a red free flowing one. Harry didn't argue she just did as I asked "Where's Ryan?" I wonder where Ryan has got to I was expecting him back sooner.

"He had to nip out" my heart skipped out where? What for?

"Don't worry he should be back soon, he didn't go far" Harry added to put my mind at ease. I suddenly saw Lucy rushing around past me.

"Hey you" I smile as I pull her in for a hug.

"Hi" Lucy hugs me back tightly "I just want to say while I have the chance, thank you so much for giving me an opportunity like this"

"You're welcome, hey listen I want to have a chat with you later" Lucy looks very concerned now "Oh it's nothing to worry about I just wanted to run an idea by you"

"Oh yeah okay" Lucy replied before disappearing into the crowd of people.

Suddenly I felt two arms around my waist, panic filled my body until I looked down and saw two familiar tattoos...It was Ryan, I turned and kissed him quickly before pulling away from him "Hey baby where have you been?"

"Just been collecting a couple of surprise guests" Ryan had a cheeky smile on his face.

"MOM" Freya's voice echoed in my ears, as I felt two arms wrap tightly around.

"Hey baby" I hug her tightly. Seeing her face after all this time is just what I needed.

"Why didn't you tell me?" I frowned at Ryan, as I turned I saw my Mom "Oh god, hey Mom" I hugged my Mom tightly too.

"Maybe because it was meant to be a surprise Mom" Freya replied smartly, as I glanced over I noticed Leroy looking a little sheepish.

"You knew about this didn't you?" I frown "You do all realise my trust for you has just been diminished" I joke as I feel Ryan hug me again "Thank you for doing this" I say quietly.

"You're welcome baby" Ryan kissed my temple and pulled away gently to allow my Mom and Freya to gather around me.

"Oh my God Mom look at your stomach it's huge" Freya gasped as she put her hands on my bump.

"I have to say honey, you are carrying those babies very well" My Mom smiled and kissed my head "You look sensational, pregnancy always did suit you. How was the scan?"

"Oh shit I almost forgot" I hadn't told my parents about the sex of the babies yet "We are having a boy and A girl"

"Oh Honey that's brilliant" my Mom claps her hands together with glee "One of each how perfect, I can't wait to tell your father"

"Where is dad?" I wonder.

"He is working honey, he has a conference in Texas" my Mom explained "He is very disappointed he couldn't be here, he will be at the Acadamy Awards though"

"That's good then" I look at Freya and Ryan who are both laughing and joking around "What's so funny?"

"Oh nothing" Freya has a mischevious grin in her face.

"HMMM" I manage before being called for by one of the stage technicians.

"Abi" he yells over the sound of chattering and music rehearsals.

"What is it Declan?" I walk over to him "Is something wrong?"

"Oh no sweetheart everything is fine" Declan smiled weakly, it was obvious to see he was stressed "We just wondered which side the models would be walking down, left or right?"

"Right and left, level with eachother and then back up the middle" I can see the horrified expression on Declan face "Trust me it will work"

"Okay honey whatever you say" Declan smiles, he has done a huge amount of fashion events with me before so he knows, I know what I am doing "You look fabulous by the way sweetie, this whole new life of yours obviously suits you"

"Thanks"

"Hey baby I need to go and rehearse with the rest of the guys ready for later okay?" Ryan came up behind me.

"Yeah okay" I nod before returning my attention to Declan, Freya and my Mom.

"So we will do a quick rehearsal in 40 minutes and then a proper run down with music in a couple of hours" Declan explained "Has anyone mentioned security?"

I quickly turn to Leroy who is standing beside me aswell now "With recent threats we have taken extra safety precautions" he frowned.

"What kind of precautions?" I wonder, Leroy seemed annoyed.

"We have suggested that we move the audience a few feet back from the stage, further back than they would usually sit" Declan filled me and my Mom in, Freya wasn't really paying attention.

"Yeah but if they sit too far back they won't see the clothes properly, the fabrics or textures" I wasn't exactly thrilled with the idea.

"Yes sweetie but you will be safe" my Mom stepped forward.

"Am I anymore at risk here tonight than I would usually be Leroy?" I asked the one person I trusted. He shook his head.

"But after the threat...its just piece of mind" Leroy sighed.

"So what do you think I should do?"

"I think after the threats, all of our security will be 1 million times more vigilant, so moving the audience back won't be necessary. But maybe having a few more security staff around the catwalk might be a good idea and perhaps some on those podiums over there so they can overlook the whole event" I nod in agreement with Leroy's suggestions. He knew what he was talking about, Leroy has never failed to protect me in situations like this. His plans always worked effectively, Declan seemed more than happy with these ideas.

"I will let security know" he disappeared into the crowd.

"So do you have time for a coffee with us?" My Mom asked, I nodded. Coffee with them would be great, I looped my arm around Freya as we walked over to the coffee stand.

"It's so good to have you here" I kissed her head and she laughed.

"It's good to be here Mom, I have missed you so much" Freya's voice was still ringing sweetly in my head. I had missed her desperately, it felt so good to have her with me.