"He was flirting with you and you are laughing."
"So what, I liked it." Now he became dead serious and it did scare me. He came to me and whispered huskily in my ears, "You better not forget that you are mine." It really sent a shiver down my spine...
After a 1.5 hours flight, we reached Melbourne and checked into the hotel. We both had separate rooms that were connected to each other by a door. I enquired Xanir about my dress and got the same reply, "Have patience."
After taking a shower I laid down on the bed for a quick and as usual that quick nap was converted into a 2-hour sleep and I woke up when I heard someone knocking.
"Come in", I said as I got up and Xanir walked in.
"Don't tell me Alveera that you were sleeping", he said looking irritated and before I could say anything he said again, "Look Alveera I am really particular about time so I don't want to get late. I am sending Miss Cooper, your make up artist, better get ready fast", and he walked out of the room.
Miss Cooper walked in after a few minutes and she introduced herself as Vincy Cooper and my dress was the next thing that came in. My jaw dropped open, Emily had done a sensational work, she had magic in her hands as that dress was neither too loose nor tight, it just fitted me perfectly. And I loved its colour.
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It was simple and graceful. Vincy did a nude make up and although I was ready in an hour only, still I got late cause I was nervous like hell.
Xanir's POV:
I already told her that I don't like to get late and yet she was testing my patience. So, without wasting any time I went and knocked on the door connecting our room.
"Alveera, we are getting late", I shouted.
"Xanir, I think that you should go alone, that would be better."
What. The. Hell!!
"I didn't bring you here all the way from India just to hear this thing", I yelled.
"But I don't know how I am looking, I am nervous."
Oh My God!
"If you don't open this door till I count to 3 then I will definitely break open this and I am serious about it", I warned her. And started counting, "1...2..."
And before I could finish she finally opened the door and on seeing her I was speechless, she was looking STUNNING!
"Am I looking ok Xanir?"
"'Ok' isn't the word Alveera", I told her as I held her hand, "You are looking gorgeous", and I lightly kissed her cheeks and she smiled shyly.
Walking at the red carpet I never felt so proud before and the reason was Alveera Ehmaan. After a short interview, we walked to the sitting area.
"Xanir!", she shouted suddenly, "Look Evin George is here", and she pointed towards him.
"Yeah I know", I said casually.
"Come on, I want to meet him, you promised me that", and she started dragging me towards him.
"He is busy right now."
"He was your captain Xanir, he won't eat you up."
"No."
"Please, please", she pleaded.
"Later", I stated giving her a glare after which she sat down sadly.
I hate seeing her sad but why she is so interested in the former captain when the current captain is standing next to her. Earlier when she used to mention Evin George I used to get irritated, I don't know why, but later I understood that I had become possessive of her and get jealous every time she talks about him.
The function started and the names of different winners were being announced and finally the main award that is the 'Australian Cricketer Of The Year' was going to be announced.
"And the Australian Cricketer Of The Year award goes to...Xanir Agnes Resf."
I won that award for the second time and I was ecstatic, Alveera kissed my cheeks and congratulated me after which I went on the stage for the speech.
After the program ended, to Alveera's delight, Evin George walked up to me to congratulate me and while he was talking to me Alveera was looking at him and her eyes were twinkling.
Later that night we were sitting in my room talking, we hadn't even changed yet. And Alveera got up to go to her room but I caught her by her wrist and said, "I want to dance with you."
"Me? But I don't know how to dance."
"Just follow me", I assured her.
I played soft slow music on my phone and taking her right hand in my arms I placed my left hand on her waist as she placed her left hand on my shoulder and we began to waltz. I spun her around and the next moment our lips were only inches apart. My gaze fell on her lips and I started to lean in as she closed her eyes. I didn't know what was happening, I wanted to stop but couldn't, it was as if I was under a spell. And our lips brushed against each other, I never felt a touch so electric before and as if my prayers were heard because at that very moment my phone rang. Phew!
Alveera's cheeks were red with embarrassment as she quickly turned around and disappeared into her room. I checked my phone and saw Drake calling and I told him that I would be meeting him in his room.
As soon as he opened the door I hugged him and thanked him for calling. He was surprised by my sudden gratefulness and I told him about all that happened. We were standing on the balcony and he was laughing madly.
"Believe me Xanir", he said controlling his laughter, "You are falling for her."
"Stop talking nonsense", and I gave him a smack on his hand.
"You are falling for her, the way you were looking at her today was as if she is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen in your life."
"How can I fall for her when a month ago I hated her?"
"Ok, but can you explain why have you become possessive of her?" His questions were driving me crazy.
"Um...I don't know."
"Then, believe me, you are falling for her. Right now you are just trying to run away from the truth."
I don't know what Drake was saying is true or not but at the end of the day there was a question at the back of my mind:
