Five months later, I was in a limo, going to my first awards show, pregnant, with triplets. I'd been nominated (barely) for best supporting actress in a drama.
When they announced the winner, I sat there shocked until one of my tablemates pushed me up. I walked to the stage and took the award and the microphone.
I sat the trophy on top of my protruding stomach and laughed, "There's a positive thing about triplets!" Everyone else chuckled and I smiled before continuing. "Oh my god… Thank you so much. I can't believe I won… Wow… I'd like to thank my family, my friends – Rose, Lissa, I haven't seen you in a while but I love you and miss you guys. As well as my agent, for putting up with me. I'd also like to thank Adrian. I'm still waiting for a call, thanks for pushing me to actually get here, but we miss you," as I said that I rubbed my stomach lovingly. "I hope to see you soon, love you. Thanks everyone!" I smiled and waved as I was led backstage, where my publicist, agent and stylists hugged and congratulated me. Taylor, my publicist, and Gigi, my stylist, smiled wildly at me. I stayed for the rest of the show, meeting people I'd spent my life looking up to. Saying I was awestruck was an understatement.
When I got home, I walked in and placed my keys on the small marble top table by the door, along with my purse. I took off my shoes and put them in my closet, as well as hung up my coat. I then changed into one of Adrian's shirts, about the only thing that fit me, and went to bed. In the morning I made breakfast like usual. It was about two in the afternoon when I heard my doorbell ring. I had been listening to music and reading in the corner of my sectional. I placed the book on the glass coffee table and pulled myself up with a significant amount of difficulty. I opened my door to reveal Lissa, who ran at me and hugged me, knocking me back a bit. Rose came in next, and Kat jumped into my arms. Christian came in behind them, a diaper bag slung over his shoulder, holding a baby boy. Liss put him in my arms after I put Kat down.
"He's so cute! What's his name?"
"Deacon Carter Ozera Dragomir," Liss said proudly.
"He's adorable," I smiled at her, "Why are you guys here?"
"We saw you on TV! Oh my god! You're famous! And you thanked us! And you're pregnant! Oh my god! We're all gonna be moms!"
"Liss, chill," Rose and I said together with an eye roll. I looked at her and we all laughed me slightly more hysterical/giddy. Liss and Rose shared knowing looks with me and we all laughed again.
"Please, come in." I led them into the dining room and when I went back to close the front door to close it, I stopped dead in my tracks.