Chapter 30

The council meeting 1)

Lena’s Point Of View

“Good morning Mrs Roma, rise and shine.” Irene's voice squeaked as she tried to get me awake for the day, I stirred on the bed, shut my eyes even tighter and yawned.

“Mrs Roma, Mr Roma has asked me to get you ready for the day.” I quietly sat on the bed thinking of my life and then it dawned on me that this was the day, I stretched myself on the bed, anxiety and fear gripping me. Today was the day and I hope that I don’t flop on this.

I sighed, I won’t flop on this, I am Helena Brooks, my father’s daughter and now I am Mrs Helena Roma and I am doing this for my husband.

“Your bath is ready, once you are done, I will call the makeup artist, she is in the waiting room waiting for you.”

“Okay. I’ll call you if I need you Irene.” As I said this she nodded and walked out and I was left in my big room to talk myself into doing this.

My feet were cold and I was trying to fight my anxiety and control it. I climbed out of bed and walked into the bath