23 Good Evening again. (1/2)

'Is it you?' he thought.

His clenching heart felt like it crumbled inside his body.

Meanwhile, Margaret tried to carefully listen to what her father was talking about. The more she tried to concentrate, the more her mind got deviated. Her heart raced fast. She could no longer hold.

She glanced at the Lord. To her surprise, Alexander stared at her. His eyes were void of emotions. He stared at her like eyes locked on the magnets... not intending to break the visual contact. His face showed no expressions. Whereas, Margaret felt like being hypnotized by the beautiful pair of eyes. After their eyes met for a while, she broke it off.

She shook her head and looked around her. Once again, their eyes met. The Lord had no intentions to direct his eyes somewhere else. Immediately breaking off the contact, she turned around and stood near her father.

”What is it?” Corbette saw Margaret fidgeting.

Margaret was lost in her own thoughts, she interlaced her fingers and twitched.

”Margaret” he shook her.

”Yes?” she looked at him... her voice low, tone uncertain.

”Are you okay?”

”Ye-yes I'm fine.” she gave a tepid smile.

”Is it? You seem nervous.” his face pensive and worried.

”No... I'm alright.” she assured him with a wide smile.

”Okay then.” he gently patted her head.

”When are we leaving father?”

”Soon. Okay, Margaret stay here. I'll be right back.” he smiled and turned around to leave.

Margaret stood there like a mannequin. Standing in between the huge hall, she could clearly notice the gazes on her. She stood still... her eyes cast down, not wanting to make a contact.

Feeling thirsty, she slowly walked towards the drinks counter.

”Can I get a glass of water please?” her throat felt dry.

”Here you go.” the man smiled... scanning her from top to bottom.

”Thank you sir.” she gulped down... the water traced its way inside her mouth. She savored it.

Taking a deep breath... closing her eyes, she heard a piece of soft music playing in the background.

Turning around, she saw couples dancing together to the beat...holding each other's hand and staring at each other lovingly.

A gentle smiled appeared on her magnificent face.

”Good evening again.”