A Dance with the Billionaire #JustWriteIt

Chapter 26(unedited)

James' P.O.V

She went for lunch with Nick. Gets away of my grip. She doesn't want me near her and so I don't want to get attached to her but still, why can't I hold myself back from being around her. Every time I close my eyes, why do I always see her face? She can't be one of these girls, she's unique, she has got a magic spell on me. Since that dance of last time, why do I feel odd around her? Models, dancers and even actresses, I have dated a lot but none of them makes me feel the same way as I'm with Anaya. I can't have her, even if I want it badly. I'm a monster, I'm the one to be blamed for my parents death, Andrew was right. I should get distant from her, that's why I called Summaiyah. Summaiyah is beautiful and pretty. But still, I can't get Anaya out of mind. I compare every women to her now.
I heard a knock on the door which zapped me out of my thoughts.
"Come in." I said loudly as I tied my tie.
"Sir, Miss Sherkhan is here." Judith, my maid said.
I only nob while and she walked out. I sprayed some of my expensive perfume, Clive Christian No.1 Pure Perfume for Men. Then I took my suit jacket which was on my bed. I passed it on and walked out of the room. As I entered the living room, I saw Summaiyah in a black dress. Two days back, she came to my office just to decide which dress to wear and of course, I was the one paying the bill. I don't know why she wants her dress to be unique.
"Hello baby." She said with enthusiasm as she saw me. She was like the others, full of make up and expensive dresses which would be of no use later.
"Hi." I greeted back simply. "The car is waiting for us outside, let's go." I said as we both walked to my Range Rover Autobiography which was waiting outside. Taylor opened the car door for me and Ralph did so for Summaiyah's door. As Summaiyah and I entered the car, Taylor and Ralph did so. The other bodyguards followed in the Land Rovers, one was in the front and the other followed behind. The drive was a silent one, Summaiyah tried to start a conversation but I would only nob or shrug.

We reached the Anahita hotel in less than twenty minutes. The decoration wasn't that bad, the event manager did a nice job, I guess. There were a few journalists present too, they clicked several pictures of Summaiyah and me. I never paid attention to those media people. Once their series of unanswered questions ended, I walked into the hall where the party was held. The DJ made an announcement as I walked into hall. Everyone clapped and photographers clicked a few photos. After that, I met a few business associates, they congratulated me on cracking this deal. Shaheer then made his entrance, the same way I did but he smiled to my contrary.
"Bro, it's been a while." Shaheer said as he grabbed my hand for a handshake with a goofy grin.
"Hello Shaheer. Sorry, I haven't been able to call you back, I was busy with some work and shipments." I apologized to Shaheer in my usual professional business tone.
"Business tone at parties too?" He asked still smiling. Shaheer was a wise man, he had a mature way of thinking despite being quite young.
"Maybe because every time I meet business associates, my tone goes back to the C.E.O type." I said as he did a smile.
"You my friend, I wonder if you sleep with your suit and dream of board meetings." Shaheer joked. My dreams. Anaya. 'Come on dude.' My mind alerted.
Barely having the time to reply, the music of the piano echoed through the hall captivating each and everyone's attention. It was the music of a Bollywood song but I don't remember the name. A beauty walked in, wearing a blue and gold saree along with her wavy chocolate brown hair. It was no other than Anaya. Why does she always hold an effect on me? Nearly everyone had their eyes on her, it looked like those scene where heroines made their entry. I could see a guy whispering something to his fellow friend and both smirked. What if they had a dirty thought about my Anaya? 'Yours really?' My mind enquired. She blushed as everyone looked at her, how cute. I wanted to approach her, talk to her and be with her. All those unknown feelings came back. I was about to walk to her when that Nick guy started talking to her. I wanted to blow his head but I thought twice and it might have been a sign of destiny, saying that we aren't made for each other. They started talking and he made her blush and smile, something which I wasn't properly able to do.
"Mr Rollins! Congratulations!" Mr Cole exclaimed as he offered me a warm hand shake.
We talked a little and my concentration was still on Anaya.
'You are James Rollins and still fear to talk to a girl? How bad!' My inner said. This gave me a kick in the ass which led me to walk in her direction. Lucky I was as Nick walked away leaving me an opportunity to talk to her.
"Good evening Miss Khan." I said as she turned around to face me. She looked so beautiful, she did wear make up but it wasn't too much. She was the perfect Indian beauty.
"Good evening Mr Rollins." She greeted back, examining me, I would say checking me out. Do I have the same effect on her?
"Baby." I heard an ear aching voice. Why? Why now?
"Hello Anaya." Summaiyah said as her smile disappeared. Maybe seeing that Anaya's dress was way definitely prettier than hers. This boiled her blood. Anaya doesn't even need a prettier attire or anything to be pretty. She's already so pretty. 'Oh, cut the crap!' My mid said.
"Hi." She said and smiled. God that smile!
"Nice saree! If I knew you would be wearing a lengha from Manish Malhotra's latest creation." Summaiyah said trying to intimidate Anaya.
"Maybe next time." She said still smiling. That shocked me, she isn't like any other girl. Her face was not her only beauty, her personality was one too.
"Ladies, bro." My brother said interrupting Summaiyah before she gets the time to reply. He even snaked his hand around Anaya's back. This action of his made my anger rise. I couldn't bare anyone touching her.
"Andrew, as punctual as always." I said to Andrew.
"It might also happen that I was here long back but came to meet you only now." He replied back. How could he? I am his brother. Maybe he hasn't forgiven about the accident yet. I am a monster, that's why Anaya will never be mine.
"I think we should move darling, there are a few guests who we should meet. See you around Miss Khan." I said as I grabbed Summaiyah's hand before walking away. Before developing more feelings than I already have for Anaya.