"Even if you ran away, you are going to be mine. Always and forever but there's a lot for you to go through, sweetheart." -Mr. M
"My life had become a rollercoaster which was controlled by mr. malhotra, but now that I am gone far away from his terri...
" is he the mafia? " - N M —— Nandinis pov; Urghh!! I hate myself! Actually no, I love myself. In 20 minutes did I reach college and to my surprise, I am so so negligent that I forgot about today's fest. How did I forget today is Vogue Contest?????? It's held every year on a vast scale in our college and I lose every year tho, I like, infact, I love participating in this event! And I forgot it today... what am I going to do?? I stormed inside the washroom just to visualize my own self:- My dress - red riding hood My hair - a broom My face - an ugly pig Myself - a disaster UGGHHHH!
I tried fixing things up, when I heard the door knob rattle. I opened it only to get surprised by my best friend!!!! She hugged me not before getting shocked on seeing me like that...
"Haasshh! Elise!..so being the fashion diva! Please transform me from some witchy character to at least a normal human" I asked her out of hope
"Ummm, I guess you'll have to wear one of my spare dresses which I bought, and after that we can do your hair and makeup. What say?" she replied giving a 'we-have-no other-option' look.
I sighed as we really didn't have any other option.. to be very honest, elisa's dresses are bombbbb but it suits on her.. they're revealing which I am not able to carry that gracefully.. so, I guess, I am done changing. The moment I stepped out, elisa had the most astounded expression. It didn't seem like it was an eww expression rather I read her face as o gosh you're gorgeous.
"Is this the... I mean THE NANDINI MURTHY I know??" She decided to break the silence emphasizing on my name
"If you think so" I couldn't control but laugh at her expression.
"So if you plan on stopping your 'she-devil' laugh, then maybe I can do your hair and makeup. While you took hours..
hours?! Wait I just took 15 minutes!
to change, I got my stuff to get you dolled up!" she finished in excitement. Even I was boundlessly eager to watch my final look! There's no chair around so I guess my legs need to face some pain. Elise started using her talents.
This made me remember of 5 th grade.. We didn't even know how to hold a makeup brush.. but yet, we never gave up. We would end up drawing the whole country map on each other's face and laugh for like hours after applying beauty products on each other. just me and Elise. And here we are today, college will end in like 2 years and we'll become busy in our professional lives. I want time to stay still. Only if I could control it..
"And here you go!" Her voice broke me from my sad future thoughts. although this was the time to enjoy to the fullest!
I gaped at myself in the restroom mirror.
An off-shoulder rose pink tinted attire aided by diamond patterns over the sleeves, bottom and the top highlighting my body features which I probably didn't like but nevermind. With puffed sleeves at the elbows and proper skinny sleeves till the end of my wrist accompanied by a slit running uptil my thigh which also I didn't like much but I won't let it come in eye contact with people. To finish the touch, a broad gold metallic belt - more like a strip - tied around my waist paired with matching gold heels. My hair ; a little portion of it taken behind and loom bands tied in several intervals, finally loosening it and giving a bubbled shape and to complete the whole look- my face carrying subtle pink make-up with I don't know maybe a cut-crease eyeshadow? soft lip gloss giving my lips a glassy appearance and highlighter on my cheeks, nose and forehead. Tadaa!!
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I am not going to lie or praise myself but I actually look like a doll. A pretty little innocent doll. "I love you so so much! Thank you!!" I chirped while hugging Elise who was more content than me. All I am worried for is the slit, I don't want people assuming a wrong image about me!
"All the participants, kindly come back stage. " a voice on the mic said. Yes, it's time! I can do it! Elisevcan do it! We walked off together from the restroom in a surprise that nobody came inside all this while!
Huh, everyone must be busy boasting off about some or the other guy who flattered up on some or the other girl. I don't care
"ladies and gentlemen. It's time for the second year students to drop jaws on the floor. Clutch your breaths tight as we welcome the beautiful ladies!" The host exclaimed. My heartbeat getting faster. Last year, I was kinda discouraged but Elise cheered me up. Fingers crossed, it's my turn now.
everyone gazed over me from top to bottom. I walked as stylishly as I could. My slit was clearly visible ; all thanks to my nervousness. As I reached the front and gave some flying kisses followed by posing for some clicks I did hear endless claps and hoots. I felt so grateful, like for once I didn't want this to end but I turned back with the same confidence and stepped out. I hope I did it well.
Next was Elise who did it even better than me, that's what I think. She waved her hands with boldness in her attitude. And finally returned with the same graciousness in her personality. A true fire-girl!
Everything- as normal as one would wish for until the host announced all participants to be present as the results were out. Judges had made their decisions...
Host: so, firstly I would like to thank all the marvelous young ladies who took time to participate in the vogue contest today! And please don't be disheartened if you are not from the lucky 3 winners, you will do better next time!
huff, the same old motivating lines which are severely demotivating!
I would like to invite our guest of honor on the stage. Mr. Manik Malhotra! Please sir, you are welcome on the stage!
whose this guy?? I can't even have a clear look towards him! People are jumping on him like he's the food to a 6 month fast
Jumping onto the results. The third place goes to ..... Any guesses?? ..... Yeah that's right!! It goes to MS. ELISE JONIN!
ohhh my god wooww! I knew she can pull this off!!
The second place is secured by MS. RIHA SHAH! .....*claps*......
ohh crap! My one and only enemy who is 1st every year, is on 2nd position? Who the hell has beaten her????
Last but not the least, the first prize winner was declared specially on the suggestion of our dearest guest of honor!! So who is that lucky one?
'...anya...anya...anya...anya...' the crowd cheered. I knew that I would neverrr get the 1st prize tho. 2nd and 3rd was still on my list but 1st isn't expect-
Sorry guys but it is MS. NANDINI MURTHY!!!!
did I just hear what I heard??
My Legs shaking as I made my way to the floor ignoring all the claps.. I still couldn't digest this fact and now could I see who the guest of honor was! Well, he is pretty handsome. I was asked to stand beside him and this time I examined his features. A sharp jawline; eyes twinkling in the lights; thin lips; a well ironed pitch black suit paired with white shirt and black pants.. and overall a Greek, Italian, Latin, French and I don't know which other god he was! Is he the MAFIA? He should've been a model or maybe actor.
"Ahmm ahmm" I heard the most thick voice say
Damn.. I was checking him out!
"sorry......." I muttered more kind of a whisper
I glanced him from the corner of my eye only to find him smirking? Well his next action explained why was he smirking.. he pulled me by my waist closer, such that my back touched his hard chest. He bent down a little.. I HATE BEING SO SMALL and whispered in my ear, I could feel his lips touching my ears as he said
"well now you have to check me out for the rest of my life."
WHAT DID HE MEAN BY THAT?? I chuckled nervously so that it seemed like I was smiling for the picture and didn't listen to him which was surely not possible.
After I got my awards and all, I swiftly rushed back to my house.. not wanting to face Elise too. Whyyyy?? Why was his talk affecting me so so much?? I pulled the pillow onto my face... just as sleep was welcoming me, I heard a gunshot. WHAT WAS THAT?
——* - *—— So what do uu guys think must've happened??
