Strings Attached

The Musical Night

The day passed by and it was finally the time for another pre-wedding event- The Musical Night.

It was supposed to be full of singing, dancing, drinks, and lots of merry-making.

I heard other guests talking among themselves that some renowned singers and musicians were coming to perform and make this musical night much more fun and entertaining.

No doubt, making renowned celebs perform at his daughter's wedding was no big deal for uncle.

All this sounded really exciting to me. I was again filled with a new wave of energy and excitement. It's been a long time since I have been to clubs or concerts but tonight it's going to be a somewhat similar experience.

I decided to wear something that's sexy yet comfortable to dance in.

I took my sweet time to get ready for the party tonight. After trying a couple of dresses, I finally decided to go with a peachy lace dress. The color of the dress beautifully complimented my fair skin tone and brown curls. The fabric showed some part of my body while the satin slip of the dress kept the remaining unexposed. I paired it with long black earrings and black wedges so as to have a good balance while dancing. I went ahead and did deep dark smokey eyes with some hint of soft glitter on my lids, peachy flushed cheeks and nude lips; I decided to keep my long-curls naturally flowing down to my waistline. I just set them with a setting spray and secured them with some cute butterfly hair accessories so as to keep them in place just in case they plan to misbehave while I am dancing in my full swing.

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The party was organized in a huge hall in the hotel. The main lights were kept dim while the beautiful chandeliers and sweet-scented candles securely placed on the stands, were making the venue glow. Soft music was playing in the background. Each round table was arranged at some distance with beautiful orchids placed in vintage vases and candles lit on the stand - a perfect fairytale setup again. Everything here seemed exquisite. One could easily make out the creativity and perfection with which the entire decoration was done.

My eyes couldn't stop admiring the beauty of this place when suddenly someone interrupted.

"Here she is", my mother said pointing towards me while standing in a group of people.

"Hey gorgeous! You look like a little angel", Claudia came forward to compliment me and held my hand to take me to the group."Doesn't she perfectly seems to match with the vibe of the party", my aunt complimented me with a warm smile.

I was blushing and thanking everyone for the compliments when I heard a male voice complimenting from behind "Really, a gorgeous little fairy!" The voice sounded familiar to me. I turned around to see who it was and my heart started to beat faster as soon as my eyes met his; my breathing getting heavier and my cheeks warm.

It was him, the same Mr. Stranger whom I couldn't get out of my head the entire time.

Ummmm, I couldn't recall his name though. But what was he doing here? Is he one of the guests? What if he tells everyone about last night?

Oh, come on Anni! Don't act kiddish. He won't do that.

I was in my own thought land when Claudia came from behind and introduced him to me.

"Anni, this is Zack - my good friend and a well-known singer here.

He is obviously here to attend my wedding but he'll be enlightening today's function by performing as well.

He is just amaaaazing! One cannot stop grooving to his beats. He has crazy fans. I am sure you'll enjoy listening to him too.

By the way Zack, this is Anni - my cousin."

"Hi, Little Fairy!", he brought his hand forward for a shake.

I hesitatingly led my hand towards his and as soon as mine touched his, my entire body felt electrified. All the memories and feels from our last night came back flashing in my mind.

To top this up, he gently took my hand and kissed it :-*

I could feel something in his eyes that made me feel that this was just the beginning. There was more to come he had in his heart.

Claudia and other family members got along with other guests and I was left with Mr. Stranger; I mean Zack - my hands still in his.

"I was looking for you all this while little fairy and see you came yourself to get introduced. Seems like who is meant to be in your life will somehow fall in your arms and then be at your side.", he said with a gentle smile on his face. At that very moment, I could recall what dad said at the dinner table last night - "If it is meant to be yours, it will somehow find its way back to you." I tried to connect the dots. Was this some indication from the Universe?

He placed another hand on my hand which was already in his,

"I was looking for you from the time you left my room yesterday. I want to have a word with you, please.

I hope you don't mind having a drink with me."

I absolutely had no clue what he wanted to talk about but still I nodded my head in a positive response and he seemed to heave a sigh of relief.

Someone from behind the stage called him. They were about to begin the performance.

He finally left my hand and murmured in my ear, "Wait for me baby girl".

There were a couple of rounds of sound checks as Zack was all set to start with his performance. The hooting and enthusiasm in the guests made it evident how much they loved him.

The lighting of the hall shifted, focusing on the dancing area. The couples made their way to this area along with their partners; Claudia went with Drake (his fiance) too.

I stepped back and stood at a side to enjoy the view as I had no partner to dance with.

Keeping the theme, Zack started with some really romantic love songs.

I couldn't believe my ears. He really is a great singer. His voice felt like magic...as if each word was directly touching the heart.

But apart from this, I could feel his eyes glued to me all this while. I tried my best to look away.

After a couple of minutes when I turned my eyes back to look for him, he was not there.

My eyes started to search him when I felt a gentle hand encircling my waist from behind.

There was no need for me to turn back to know whose hand it was. This touch was the one I have been longing for since the last night.....