"And the winner of the solo dance competition is. AMAIRA SHARMAA!!"  My name got announced on the stage, since I won the university's dance competition. 

And why not after all this is my hobby and I worked so hard for it. I went on the stage to collect my award and stood their.

"Now I would like to call our most important person of the event. Ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for Mr. Stefano Silvestri without whom, this event wouldn't be possible."  The anchor called up for our chief guest.

A young man from probably in his 20s stepped up the stage. A black tuxedo, medium and styled hairs, a perfect body with broad shoulders and noticeable abs. He could easily be 6'2. OMG! Such a handsome and beautiful man, who is this creature? I kept my eyes on him as he walked up on the stage passing from just front of me. 

I noticed him more as he came near. His straight face, with beard and a perfect jawline.

  "ENNA SONA BANDA!" {Translation~ Such a handsome guy}. I spoke to myself.

My eyes couldn't get off him. He came and handed me my award, I was so lost in his features that I forgot to take the award. "Amaira" a whisper came from the back, getting me back to my senses.

I took the award while a few pictures were clicked. While receiving, with his neutral face he said "Congratulations". Hearing his deep voice, my heart flattered, I felt weird. I looked up into his eyes while his gazes were down already looking at mine.

My stomach ached as if someone tickled. Never in my entire life have I ever felt this way. He spread his hand forward, not understanding I looked at his nervy hands and then my eyes travelled up to his tattooed neck and then, I lost it. I Lost It All. I forgot where I was. I got so lost in admiring him that the anchor repeatedly whispered my name, not one, not twice but 5 times. 

I again came to my senses I noticed that he had his hands spread forward for a handshake.

"Th-Thank-you" I said softly.  And quickly reciprocated the gesture. After this he just left the stage. While I watched his retreating figure. Who is this handsome guy? He came, I admired and he left.

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AFTER THE EVENT {IN THE HALL}

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I came down holding my award "TADAA"  I showed my mother my award with lots of excitement. "Arrey! waah mera bacha, Congratulations" {Translation: Well done my kid, Congratulations} My mother said happily. "I don't want congratulations mumma, I want you to stay." Yes again my mother is going back to India, this time taking my brother and sister.

"Beta(child), I told you, it is important. I wanted you also to come but you can't because of your exams."  

"But maa, isn't 2 months too much? I will miss you so much" I said.

"Don't be sad, take it as a challenge, you've grown up, learn to stay alone, besides it's just 2 months, you'll not realize how quickly time passed." she said. I huffed. Mumma is leaving today, just after this event. She just waited for me, to watch me win. But I wish this event was never over.

I don't want them to leave, but I guess I'll have to. "Anyways where is di(elder sister) and bhaiya(elder brother)?" I asked for my siblings. "They...there" mumma pointed towards the buffet where 2 adults were seen fighting, snatching a plate of.... chocolate cake? What? Oh shit! they are my siblings.

I went to them and said "Stop it! It's my college, stop fighting over a piece of chocolate cake."

"THIS IS NOT A CHOCOLATE CAKE" both of them said at the same time getting offended, "then what is it?" I asked.  "This is a dark chocopie" my brother being proud. "Whatever it is, it's delicious" I said chewing.  "What!" my sister said. "What!" my brother exclaimed. "What?" even I said. "That was mine." Both of them said at the same time again. "Never mind I had it already." "You little devil...." my sister said, when my mother came. "Oof, you guys behave, you guys are adults now."

 I giggled. "See mumma, she was going to hit me. You must know I have a lot of respect in my college, so behave."  I said to my siblings. "Oho respect and all." My brother said sarcastically. "Yes". "When are you guys leaving?" I asked them. "In 20 minutes." Mumma replied. In 20 minutes? just in a few minutes, I'll see them off and meet straight after 2 months. "Urghh, I wanted to go as well." "It's alright Amaira, learn to be independent, if I would be instead of you I would happily stay," Di said.

"AAAH, I don't wanna talk. Let's eat." We ate and talked for a while and 20 minutes passed.

I bid them a good bye and kissed my mother. "We will be back soon" My brother said. I was getting emotional, but I somehow controlled my tears. I took the blessing from my mother and they left. "Bye, see you after 2 months" I waved at the back of the car outside the event hall. 

I was a bit sad and went in. The event was over, just a few people were left. A voice came up calling my name. Shriya. My bestfriend. At least I have her.  

"Congratulations my babyyyyy!" "Thank you" I said hugging her. 

"Where is aunty, Roshan and di?" She asked. "They just left 5 minutes ago."

 "What? I did not even get to meet them before leaving!" "It's alright bro, you can talk to them on phone!" I replied with a little sadly, noticing that she changed the topic. "Anyways, congratulations again." "What for now?" I asked.

"For? For being able to get pictures with him!?" she said. "Him? Who?" I asked.

"Girl come on! Mr. Silvestri, the guy who gave you the award!" she said. "So? It was just a picture." I said. "DON'T TELL ME YOU DON'T KNOW HIM!" she said with a shock, obviously I don't him, what's a big deal? "No, I don't!" I replied.

"Amaira! how can you not know him? He is such a big inspiration for so many students." "I don't care, not everyone knows everything." I said. 

"You know, he never shows himself on stages and never did he ever come to award anyone. But today, he only came and gave you and literally everyone in the college is talking about it." She said. 

"Really?" I did notice he just gave the award to me and went straight off the stage, but maybe because he might have gotten an emergency, I did not think much about it and brushed it off.

 "Ok, but who  exactly is he?" I asked her when her mother called her "Shriya..." from the back "coming mom!" she said to her mother. "find it out yourself, all I'll say is, get an autograph for me if you meet him again!" she said while leaving and left without a bye. This girl! 

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