New Girl In The City

chapter 14

"So you are saying you never visited London before. " I asked, dancing in my big gown in the arm of this fellow gentleman.
Wow you got nice lovely eyes.
I shushed him off when he came this evening to ask me for dance but it was all that had been ringing in my ears.
That's it. I bet he is really handsome.
"No. I actually just came for tonight to be precise. "
With that he made me turn on my heels and took my other hand into his.
"Not bad." He winked at me.
" surprisingly . I am proud on me. " I played along with him.
" And why is that ? Let me think .." he took placed his left hand upon his chin, pretending to be in deep thought before answering. " Because you are dancing maybe with the most handsome boy here." I couldn't help but roll my eyes upon that.
" Nah. who knows. I actually can't see you face. "
" you are right. I was all crazy to be in such a masquerade party . But now I am actually getting impatient to see your face. "
Thank god I am wearing this stupid mask. I sighed to myself. If it would not have been the mask. Then god knows the color of my cheeks would be matching with my scarlet ball gown.
" huh! Now you see. That's the rule you can't break at this charity ball ."
" its a weird charity. I mean i get all the masquerade theme and all but bidding on same things to be coupled is just stupid. "
" why ? Got a girlfriend back home. " I asked him in a playful manner. This guy, I don't even know his name, just met him at this ball only to find out he is not british but an American at a charity ball. He is funny. I never met a guy who is so frank . We got off the dancing floor.
" don't you think its a little stuffed in here. Wanna walk outside?" He asked and I could not hold off.
"Yes." I smiled. He bowed down and made a little gesture that you would see being done by bowman.
" on your command princess. "
" really ? "
" yeah.. " he shrugged off my sarcastical note and lend me his hand to grab on.

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We were all tired after the whole day at coney island. It was really fun. I cannot even remember when we had so much fun. But more important thing that was going in my head that  It was him.
"Someone is being a little dreamy today. "
" oh shut up. " I said a little shyly to Chloe . I know me and Leo had many eye contacts today and every time it happened he was giving me his best smirk. Damn you boy!
" will you tell me what is going on. I know something is up Elizabeth!" She demanded. Chloe knew me so well and I take it I can't hide anything from her.
"Okay ,fine. " I gave up. I hoped onto our bed. She sat across me folding her legs with her eyes in such seriousness.
I couldn't help but laugh.
"You look ridiculously funny. " I started to laugh but she threw a pillow at me.
"Speak. " she demanded a little annoyed.
"You remember the masquerade ball we went to, in London. ? "
" We went to many actually. " she made her point in the most obvious way.
" No, two years back. You remember i told you about a boy? ." I asked hoping she would remember now.
" You told me about many boys. " only sarcasm was pouring down her tongue this time.
" Chloe!"
" Please tell me clearly . I am not the smart one remember ? " she said this time with a little laugh making it clear she was done with guesses.
Fine!
I took a deep breath .
"Okay I am not going to details. I am going to keep it short. Two years back. Masquerade ball. American guy. Dancing together. The mystery man. My kiss with the mystery man. ?" I hinted her, with phrases and her face lit up once she took every notes in.
" what ? Who ?" She was in utter disbelief even I am. Just then a knock was heard and we turned around to see the man we were talking about. I think. My heart melt, I never really thought after that night that I would actually see him again. A sudden smile made its way up to my lips and a shade of rosy pink upon my cheeks.
"Hi. " he said.
I was about to reply but I could not. Words got stuck into my throat. Shortly , " Oh sweet Lord! " Chloe said those words in most dramatic way in response I just rolled my eyes to her. I knew that she knew it too now.
Leo was just standing there and chuckled at us.
" Okay I am gonna go and bring us some hot chocolate . We gotta a lot to talk about. "
Chole got up and gave Leo a mischievous smile as she left. Over the past few days Chloe and me got the fond of the guys. Most of the time it was them we would hang out with. As Chloe left the room Leo shut the door and stood by it and eyeing me. All of the sudden I felt the need to check myself in mirror once. Well, will that make any difference, I couldn't have changed myself from this baggy sweat shirt .
I was shy. How would one feel  when your so called fairy tale story was being played in front of you.
" I am right ?right ? It was you indeed ?" Leo broke the silence and came towards me only to seat across the other corner of the bed. He was wearing that cocky smile of his.
"How did you know ?" I could not think of anything but this. How could he?
"This is a funny question we both  are talking about same thing right ?" He asked.
" I guess ? "Wait he is right. ! Are we?
"Masquerade ball".
"Masquerade ball"
We both said it at the same time. Well that made it clear. It was weird.
" Are we really seeing each other's face now?"
"Yeah , no charity rules here." He joked.
"I can't believe its you. I am seeing you. " I said in utter disbelief.
He agreed and came to seat closer.
" I can't believe either. I actually found you. "
No no. Don't! I am not wearing any mask now.
"You got beautiful eyes . "
That's it. I am out. I was Scarlett now. Pink went out of the window.
I could not say anything. It was like a dream. He is here. I could not believe. Two years back when we met. We had a great time. I thought it was. Only to me. We were talking about how I have been to NYC , that my grand mom lived there. How we talked about central park only to inform me about a real life central perk cafe in NYC knowing about the fact that we both liked f.r.i.e.n.d.s, the American TV show and Gunther should be awarded to be the best cafe manager ever from the show. Last but not the least it was like the Cinderella story where she kissed the prince and left him hanging upon her with the goodbye kiss. Only in this case I was the prince and he was the princess. Cheesy much. We never got to introduce ourselves before. Weird.
" so you have a boyfriend?" Leo pulled me out of my thoughts.
"What ? No!" It was too quick for me to answer that stupid question. Again awkwardness filled my voice.
"No. Why? " I asked , straightening myself to look at him. He was sitting close and I could see those dazzling eyes clearly .
"Because I wanted to do this.."
With that he closed all the gaps between us and leaned in completely only to be apart from me by few mili meters . His breaths were fanning my face slightly . My heart raced. He had this stupid effect upon me since the day we came but this time it had been multiplied. He was waiting it was few milliseconds before I realized I have leaned in myself only for our lips to meet.
Oh my god! I could picture myself saying the exact same words in Janice's way. from F. R. I. E. N. D. S. Oh sweet Jesus, I am kissing Leonardo.

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