😊PART 2😊
Dear Dairy,
My mind is going crazy with all the things I have to say but I don't know where to start. I will start from where I left off. After I was fully ready for the ball I stared at myself in the mirror and couldn't believe how different I looked. I looked like a princess, the princesses found in fairytales. All I kept thinking was that this could not be me, could it? As I was thinking this I did not notice UV come into my room. I did not notice him stare at me until I heard him say 'beautiful'. I turned around and saw him stare at me and for a few seconds I forgot everything and stared at him, I was lost in his dark eyes. Suddenly I remembered what he said and I, remembering my manners, replied 'thank you'. Then all my manners went when I realised he just stepped into my room without knocking and that's when I started playfully fighting with him 'Don't you ever knock before coming into my room, what if I was changing, idiot kayi ka'. He was still staring at me so I went to him and playfully pushed his shoulder and said 'Kya hua?', With that he was brought back to life and he replied 'You' and I was confused so I asked ' What do you mean?' He smirked at me and then said 'Forget it, everyone is waiting for you, are you ready?' I quickly checked myself once more in the mirror and then followed UV to the ball. Even though I was scared, I was calmed by the fact that UV was going to be in the ball with me, why was that... I did not know... but UV's presence seemed more relaxing to me than Akash's at the ball.
As I entered the area of the ball, all eyes turned towards me and every face was shocked at first as this was my first time to dress in clothes like this. Then UV started clapping and everyone else followed. I looked at UV and he had the most extraordinary smile on his face that I was lost in it. After a while, the clapping stopped and I came back to my senses. I knew I was blushing from everyone complimenting me as I passed them to make my way to my family. UV and his sister were also there with them. I took everyone's blessings and thanked everyone for helping me to become a princess, including UV. That was when JN reminded me that today was a very happy day for me because I will see Akash today after 3 months.
I was surprised by the mention of Akash's name, and then I remembered he was going to be here as well today. How could I have forgotten??? I started looking around for Akash. I finally found him standing in a corner with a glass of orange juice in his hands. I smiled at his presence but felt sorry for him because he looked so out of place, even though he has changed and I have come to know that he managed to open his own company and now was doing very well for himself as a business owner.
Before I had become a princess, me and Akash was the same but today, for the first time I was thinking how different we were. You could tell by what he was wearing that he was not the same as me anymore. But I did not care, he is still Akash, the man I will soon marry...maybe...definitely...I don't know. Anyways I made my way towards him. He finally saw me and was equally shocked like all the others. I smiled at him and he smiled back at him. He said 'My Moniya's looking very beautiful today' I replied thank you and corrected him that my name was Manyata now. As soon as I said this his smile vanished. I did not know what I said to upset him but as I was about to ask, DS announced that the royal dances were starting. I remember UV telling me that at formal balls the royals must dance with a partner at least once. I had an idea to cheer up Akash, I asked him to dance with him. At that his smile returned and we made our way to the dance floor.
Just before the dance, I was looking for UV expecting him to dance with JN but to my surprise JN was dancing with somebody else and UV was standing in corner with a drink in his hand. He was staring at me and when I looked at him, his eyes seemed sad but he smiled at me. I wanted to go to him, ask him why he was not dancing, but before I could do anything the dance started. The dance started off fine but my mind was focused on why UV was not dancing, normally he would jump at an opportunity to dance with a girl, recently that girl has been me but there were several girls here at this ball that he could have danced with so why was he not dancing??? I was so absorbed in my thoughts that I accidently stepped on Akash's feet and injured him with my heels. Doctor saab said Akash has to sit down for the rest of ball.
I think I said sorry for the hundredth time when DS said I should finish my dance with someone else, Akash said it was ok so I stood up and looked around to find myself a partner. That's when it hit me that I could dance with UV as he has not yet danced with anyone. I looked around but couldn't find him until I heard 'Hello princess, were you looking for me?' in my right ear. I turned round to see him stand right behind me. I was startled by his closeness so I took a step back. I told him that DS has asked me to finish my dance and as he as not danced, I asked would he be my partner? He agreed to dance with me so we took to the dance floor, I looked up into his eyes and noticed that the sad feeling was gone. I smiled at this and he smiled back. As the dance started, I was completely lost in his eyes. I had forgot there was other people here. I had forgot Akash. During the dance there was only me and UV. This thought scares me. Why was I so deeply lost into those dark eyes?? I did not notice that the music had ended and that I was still in UV's arms. After a while the noise from clapping had reached my ears and I realised where I was. I stepped back which caused UV to release me from his arms. I suddenly felt very embarrassed and UV was not helping, he kept staring at me, with though dark eyes.
I looked at Akash, whose eyes were full of hurt and slight anger. I instantly became angry with myself; this was the second time tonight that I have upset him. I walked over to him and before I could say anything he said 'How could you dance with him, I thought you hate him, he use to annoy you so much that you use to complain about him to me all the time, so what's changed now?' so I decided to tell him that UV and me have become good friends and that he helped me become a princess and he only wants my happiness. Akash made a face and said 'You believed him just like that, Moniya he is making a fool of you, if you don't believe me then you are a fool Moniya'. Instantly I became angry and lost my control 'I AM NOT A FOOL, YOU ARE! AND MY NAME IS MANYATA NOT MONIYA!!' I was on the verge of tears, but princesses are not supposed to cry in front of the public so I ran towards my room. I reached my room in time, as the tears came down my cheek. I was upset at Akash, the way he behaved. I was upset with myself making him upset. Why did I argue with Akash today, we were meeting after so many months and all we did was argue. WHY??? Maa came and consoled me but I still felt upset.
I was looking out the window, when UV came into my room and said his familiar line 'Hello princess'. I looked at him, he had a plate of food on his hands which he set down on the dressing table and looked into my confused eyes and replied 'you missed dinner so I thought I would bring you the food into your room and see how you were. Don't worry about Akash; I'm sure he will be fine.' I looked into his sincere eyes and soft smile which touched my heart. I was astonished how much UV has changed. Before I could stop myself I ran into him and hugged him as tightly as I could. Just for a second I saw is shocked face but then his arms wrapped around my body and he hugged me back equally tightly. Before I knew it we were both lost in the hug which was slowly turning into a passionate embrace. Just then I heard JN's voice 'Jiji?' We both pulled apart from the hug and looked at her. JN's face looked upset and UV looked annoyed at JN. I was embarrassed and before I could explain myself, JN tells UV that it is late and DS thinks he and his sister should head home.
Both JN and UV left me in my room wondering what just happened. Why did I hug UV like that and why did he hug me back like that?? I start thinking back to all the moments with UV, especially the moments during these 3 months, the dancing lessons, him coming to my room teaching me English, him taking me to various parties telling me how to impress and what to say, all the fun moments, the playful fighting, he was truly a good friend to me in these 3 months, or was he something more? I remembered the Valentine's Day the last time I saw Akash before starting to learn how to be a princess. When Akash was giving me his Valentine's present I noticed UV's face. He was staring at us and he had the same sad feeling in his eyes like he had today when we were dancing, it was almost like he was jealous.
I was not bothered about him then because I was angry with him for the fact that he tried to ruin Akash's life. But now I felt sad because he was sad, why did I feel like this? I loved Akash not UV. UV is just my friend but why do I always get lost in his eyes?, why do I forget the whole world when I look at him? I never felt these feelings towards Akash. Why do I love Akash? Wait did I just write that? Why am I asking myself that question, I already know the answer, I love Akash because...because...damn it! Why can't I write down the answer to this question? Is it true what everyone says? Is it just a crush with Akash? How do you know, it feels so much like love. My head is hurting with so many questions. Maybe my mind will be clearer in the morning. Bye.
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Edited by Kanta91 - 13 years ago
