My Destiny

Chapter 6

I wake up, trying to recall what day it today. Sometimes my brain goes blank. Oh know I have my performance today. I get up and rush to the bathroom. I turn on the shower. I should take a head bath today and then blow dry it.

 The warm water feels so good on my body. I eventually close my eyes. I recall our kiss. I know, the first time he kissed me was to make David jealous. But second time it was a total different feeling. I can still feel likes soft lips on mine. What will happen today. Does he want something out of this. Does he want to be in a relationship. Did it mean anything to him. I open my eyes gradually clearing all these shitty thoughts. Whatever will happen I'll handle it. If he doesn't want to be in a relationship, it is totally fine with me. Am not gonna cry for any guy.

I wrap my bathrobe around my body and walk towards my dressing table. I sit in front of the mirror. I apply moisturizer first and little bit of compact powder. I dab evenly on my face for maintaining the uniformity. I get my face close to the mirror checking is the powder is evenly applied. I apply mascara on my eye lashes and blink my eyes twice. I change into my shorts and V neck t shirt. I love wearing V neck t shirts. It makes my look smart and sassy. I pack my dress and my make up to get ready in the green room. Can't stop thinking about our kiss makes me blush even harder.

'Hey mom', my voice is filled with joy.

'Hey Isha, Good morning', she says
Oops I forgot to say good morning.

'Good morning mom, What's for breakfast today', I look at her

'You got French toast', he puts the plate in front of me and sits opposite to me.

'You look very happy today. Is there something do you want to tell me', she smirks

'No, there is nothing yet', I give her a small hint.

'Yet? Okay', She says

'I a bit nervous about today's performance. Steff injured her leg. She won't be performing tonight', I explain my mother what happened yesterday except for out kiss obviously.

'Steff as in your partner in event today right. Don't worry everyone's eyes will be on you. In other way it's a good thing isn't it', she say. It makes sense. Anyways Steff was not much interested in it. Everyone's eyes will be on me. Thinking about it makes me feel nervous.

'And who is your actual partner?', she looks at me. Am trying to control my laughter and giving a straight expression.

'It's Ryan', my cheeks become red.

'So that's his name', she gives me a small smile.

'Mom', I say

'Anyways I need to leave. I have my performance.', I get up from the chair and grab my bag.

'All the best baby', she kisses me on my forehead.

I walk towards my school thinking about what is gonna happen between me and Ryan. I want things to be very clear whether he wants to continue something with me or not.

I reach the dance hall. That's where the event will take place. A middle aged guy it taking care of the arrangements and decorations.

I walk towards the green room and find Ms Stellon standing right there. She wore a navy blue long dress, clearly dressed up for the event and her bright pink lipstick with too much of make up visible on her face.

'Isha I hope your prepared. Where is Steff?', Oh god I forgot to inform Ms Stellon

'Miss Stellon, she injured her leg yesterday because she was d..', I take a pause and think of other possible reason to cover up Steff otherwise she will get detention.
' She fell from stairs', I lie.  I Half lie.

'Oh dear, now what', fear clearly visible in her eyes

'Don't worry ma'am I got this', I give her confidence which reduces her fear.

'I trust you. Give your best', She says and leaves.

'Yes ma'am', I say

She leaves and I get inside the changing room. I struggle to wear the dress as it is quite confusing. I wear it and come out but I was not able to put a hook which was at my back.
I put my hands back finding the hook. A sudden chill passes through my body as cold hands runs through my bare back. I look back, it's Ryan. He moves my hair aside exposing my bare back. His fingers run on my back. He finds the hook and places the pin. I let him do whatever he was doing. 

After he was done with it, I turn around. Our bodies are few inches away.

'Thank you', my cheeks go red. He wore a plain white shirt and a blue trouser to match with my outfit. His hair is gelled which gives him a innocent boy look.

'What else will I get', He smirks bending his body towards me and I lean back taking the support of the dressing table.

'What do you want?', I play along

'What can you give', he grabs my waist and comes closer. Our faces are few inches far.

'Isha Harvey', someone calls my name out. My eyes widen, and I push Ryan's right arm and move away. The lady who called my name out walks towards us. She wore a complete black suit with a white t- shirt. Her hair tied in a pony tail with pointed hells with an examination board in hand.

'You guys please follow', She instructs us. I adjust my dress and once again look at myself in the mirror. I look prepared for the day I have been waiting for.

I follow the lady in black suit. Ryan follows me. He increases his speed and matches mine and holds my hand. I love this gesture.

'You'll be performing after them', the lady in that black suit tells us.

I could partially view the crowd from back stage. The excitement turned into nervousness now.

The group on the stage was doing well. Judges did look happy. What if I trip and fall. No Isha stay focused. You got this.

'You okay', Ryan asks

'Yeah yeah, just little nervous', I say

He turn me towards him and brings me closer. He gets his face towards mine and I know what exactly is gonna happen. He brings his face close to mine and so do I. Our lips meet and I can feel the warmth. I forget about all my nervousness and it eases me. Eventually we move apart. His hands still on my waist.

The ongoing performance on the stage is done now. They leave the stage. It's our turn.

'Now we have our final performance of the day. I would like to call upon Isha Harvey and Ryan Wellenton. Give them a big round of applause', The guy standing on the stage holding a mic in his hand announces our names. We both walk on to the stage. I could feel the cool breeze on my legs and back.

The music begins. Ryan is holding my hand. He pulls me closer and then back to the same position. He comes closer and lays his hands on my hip and lifts in the hair. After two rounds he puts me down. My back faces him, his cheeks runs through my jawline making me to close my eyes. I turn myself around him. 



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