Someone Somewhere Is Made For You

#32 He wants to take the blame

Ella.

My whole body started to tremble as I started to lose hope.

What should I do now? How can I help Michael?

Michael seemed to have figured out the situation when the police officers came. It looked like he had anticipated this situation.

He even told me to be strong and trust him.

His words rang in my ears.

"Cinderella, you said you wanted to protect me, now is the time, be strong, don't give up."

That's right; Michael would find a way to be here. He would definitely come. I should trust him this time.

I took deep breathes and got up. My body felt like I had just completed a marathon, but I forced myself to move.

I am going to trust his words. I am going to face this until the last moment.

..............................

"What do you mean? Alex would take his place? Why?"

Everyone looked at me in shock.

"Something urgent came up; he wanted us to start without him."

"That means he won't reach back in time," Angela looked at me. "What's going on?"

"I trust him, He will definitely come. He asked me to tell Alex to take control of the group."

Everyone suddenly looked nervous and confused.

Alex clapped his hands twice.

"Okay guys, I don't understand what's happening, but since we don't have time, we will go according to the plan, Angela will start the presentation, Gokul will continue."

"But what if senior Michael won't reach back for the discussion? It will be the most difficult part."

"I believe he is a responsible person, he won't abandon his team in a crucial time. And if he cannot make it, I will take his place, since he asked me to," Alex looked around. "Unless there is someone here who could think of another alternative or think of someone else for the Q/A session."

Nobody moved. Everyone wanted to present the topic because they were sure that Michael would have their back, now that the most difficult part is open, everyone looked scared to take it without any preparation.

"Then let's go," Alex commanded. "And don't worry, ours would be the best team, I believe no other group would have managed to get a dictator as Michael," he said and a few people smiled as if agreeing.

"Then let's win this tech-fest!" Alex shouted and everyone repeated.

As we walked to our area on the stage, I could see why Michael asked Alex to take over. He seemed to have the leadership potential and ease with managing the team.

That's right; Michael knew that Alex could do it. So I should trust him in this too... he would somehow find a way to come back before the program gets over.

The auditorium was divided into four parts and the students from each college were seated facing each other leaving a circle stage at the centre, where the judges are currently positioned. None of the professors from any college was allowed inside.

The people presenting the project; Angela, Gokul and Alex were seated at the front while the others took the seat behind them.

As soon as we were seated, Alex turned to us.

"Let me go and sign in Michael's name so that he could have a chance if he ever comes back," he said and everyone nodded.

He looked rather bothered as he came back.