Journey to Me

She's Mine

Ethan looks around the auditorium admiring every minute details of the decorations. "I must say principal madam the auditorium is decorated very beautifully. It feels like every thing here is telling a story of it's own" Ethan said admiringly. "All credits goes to Jessica, she's the one who planned the designs. Infact each and everything today is planned by her. She has a very unique talent of telling stories, captivating anyone's attention. Infact I have never seen someone so passionate about what they do like Jessica" principal madam praised Jess proudly. Ethan smiled at her and continued to look around thinking about Jess.

Principal madam goes to the podium to begin the function "I would like to welcome each and everyone of you to the annual spirits fest and drama club inaugural function of the Withrow University. A special thanks to Mr. Parks for attending this program today despite his busy schedule. I request everyone to be seated as we are going to start with our opening act of today, The Love Song" there was round of applause in the auditorium as the curtains began to fall.

Ethan's POV:

"Please have your seat Mr. Parks" principal madam pointed to the front row seat with my name written on it. "I hope you enjoy the play" she continued as she took a seat beside me. I ignored what she was saying as my mind was wandering with the thoughts of Jessica. I must say she did make an impression on me. I wasn't able to stop thinking about her beautiful face glowing even with light make-up and now to add up to it she's impressed me with her talent. The designs and decor is as unique as she is. Just like her I couldn't take my eyes off her work, I just couldn't stop admiring her or her work. But where is she? It's been a long time since I last saw her.

As I was lost in thoughts of Jessica the curtains were raised. I was least interested to watch the play until I heard her melodious voice "Doruk where are you? I've been waiting for you since so long. Please come back to me. Come back to your Chala". I look up to see her wearing a beautiful strapless gown, her was tied in bun giving me good view of her clavicle. Her lips were painted in bright red, I was having an urge to taste that pouty lips of her which in red was more inviting. The play continues as I was lost admiring the angel on the stage. She was acting excellently expressions, voice and body language was on point. Within a few minutes she exited the stage and a boy entered starting with his act. I suddenly was no longer interested to watch the play.

She came back on the stage but this time only to be hugged by that boy. How dare her touch her? She's Mine. Only mine to touch, to hug, to kiss no one has that right other than me. I suddenly felt possessive towards her. I was burning in rage. All I wanted was to go to the stage, separate them and beat that guy black and blue till he forgets his own name. There was an emotional scene going on where both of them were crying their heart out as they were being dragged by their respective families. I look around to see everyone having tears in their eyes even Ivan. But I was feeling bad only to see tears in Jessica's eyes. For some reason unknown to me I hated seeing her in tears especially crying for that loser.

"It's just a play Ethan, she's doing it just as a character. I'm sure she does not feel any of this in real" my heart tried to calm me down.

"Even if it's play she shouldn't be crying for that scumbag. She's even hugging him so lovingly. Just look at his face" my mind retorted.

"It's called acting you i***t, it's supposed to look this way" my heart said. For the first time in my life I listened to my heart. It sort of calmed me down.

The play came to an end with the two uniting and having a dance. They looked like a happy couple celebrating their union with all smiles and eyes locked. I couldn't help but wonder how would I look in place of that guy? It would be great to have her in my arms as we sway in sync to the music gazing eachother. I was snapped out of my happy dream by the loud sound of claps, cheers and whistles. Every single person in the auditorium was giving a standing ovation. The two bowed and exited the stage as the curtains fell. It suddenly felt empty with her gone away from my sight. I just couldn't get enough of her.

Ethan's POV ends

"Did you like the play Mr. Parks?" principal madam asked Ethan smiling, with a proud look on her face. Why not, the play turned out to be much better than she had anticipated. With Jess acing the role of Chala she couldn't have asked for better. She was very proud of her students especially Jess. "Of course Principal madam. I enjoyed the play very much. Your students are indeed very talented. Thank you for inviting me." Ethan replied. Though to everyone it looked like Ethan's praising every student involved in the play but the reality was different. He couldn't focus on anyone but Jess during the whole play. "Pleasure is all ours Mr. Parks. If you could please say a few words addressing the gathering we would be honoured" principal madam requested. "Sure" with that Ethan moved to the podium.

"Thank you everyone for having me here today. It was a great pleasure to watch the Play. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of the Play for such a wonderful performance. I look forward to seeing some of you work with me. Thank you once again" the auditorium buzzed with claps as Ethan stepped down and walked towards Ivan.

"Mr. Parks you have a meeting with our japanese clients in an hour. We need to leave now" Ivan informed

"Cancel all my meetings today. I'm going to stay back and enjoy the fest" Ethan ordered

"But they are..." Ivan was cut off in the middle. "Just do what I say. I'm the boss" Ethan said in bossy way and walked away.

Ethan walks up to Principal madam who was chatting with Jess. "Hello, sorry disturb you both. Actually I have decided to stay back and enjoy the fest. Hope you don't mind" Ethan said. "No no Mr. Parks, it will be a matter of great honour for us to have you attend our fest" principal madam says smiling. She then turns to Jess "Jessica why don't you show Mr. Parks around. He's our special guest and we need to make sure he's comfortable. Could you please give him a company". Jessica was shocked. She absolutely resented this man and now to be with him the entire day, making sure he's comfortable is a horrendous task for her. Nevertheless she respected Principal madam alot and couldn't deny her. "Sure madam" she said meekly. "Thank you madam. I'm sure I would enjoy my day here" Ethan replied with a smirk looking at Jess. "Excuse me, I'll be back after changing. Hope you don't mind waiting for a while" she said to Ethan. "Not at all. Take your own time. I'll be waiting for you here" Ethan replied.

Ethan was on cloud nine with the turn of events. He wanted to stay back so that he could stay close to Jess and find a way to know her. But everything turned out to be in his favour with Jess being assigned to take him around. Now he would have her by his side for rest of the day. The day couldn't have been any better for him. With Jess things were just the opposite. She was finding every single opportunity to stay away from him but now she's supposed to make him feel comfortable for the entire day. The day couldn't have gone worse for Jess.

Precap: Cast a Spell