Someone Somewhere Is Made For You

#37 She wants me to stay forever

Ella.

"-And the first prize goes to the hosting college, the Bangalore university of information technology-"

That was the only thing I heard as our whole team was cheering so loudly that it even blocked out the announcements.

Everyone was jumping up and down and hugging each other as I stayed there in the middle.

I had never been a part of a team before, so I was rather dazed and overwhelmed to feel it.

Some of them were hugging me and patting me on the shoulder, but I was still frozen.

"Cinderella," it was the only voice that penetrated the bubble I had around myself. I looked at Michael.

"We...we made it!" it came out as a whisper, and the next thing I know, I was engulfed in his arms and I hugged him back tightly.

I was so happy and content that I felt weightless and floating.

Soon all of the team members were called upon the stage while the whole auditorium cheered for us. Professor Abraham had let the students inside the auditorium after the competition.

I liked the spotlight and the snow sprays. I liked the team spirit and the adrenaline rush. I liked how Michael shined like a star. And I was happy to stay beside him.

That evening, we arranged a big party in one of the clubs near our college. Michael had to call my mama to take her permission to let me stay out and celebrate.

"Finally!" Shreya said as she raised up her glass. "To the champions!" she shouted at the top of her lungs.

"To the champions!" Everyone shouted and drank it on one go.

Shreya raised her glass again, "To the best team in the world!" she shouted again and everyone raised their glasses again.

But before I could drink it, Michael touched my hand and gave me a look that meant 'I promised your mama to keep you safe and send you back in good condition.'

That's right. Much to my surprise, Mama allowed me to celebrate with my team. She has also told Michael to send me back "before 12" like I am a freaking Cinderella from the fairy tale.

But I don't mind really, for one thing; I had already found my Prince Charming and the other thing; I had never expected her to allow me in the first place so I kind of felt lucky to be here with the friends.

I knew it. If there's anyone who could change my Mama's mind, it's my Michael!

"That's foul, Senior Michael," Vipin came to my rescue. "Today everyone should drink till they drop."

"That's right, it's your turn now!" Everyone looked at Michael.

I chuckled, "Michael can't-"

"I am here to watch over you guys today," he cut across me and looked at them.

I chuckled and took the next one. I have decided to enjoy the maximum today.

"Leave it," Alex said. "The fact that he attended this celebration itself is something extraordinary," He said and everyone laughed.

"Senior Michael," Angela said and raised her glass from the other side. "Thank you for being a good leader and a mentor, we wouldn't have come this far without you," she said.

"This is teamwork," Michael said simply. "Each and everyone in the team deserves this after the way you guys worked for it."

Everyone cheered again and gave him another toast.