Mesmerized

It's been a hell of a day with all the kids running around and the burden of tomorrow's ceremony. My mind didn't have any rest and I needed the calm so badly. I hope Tara has prepared dinner and I don't need to cook.

Opening the door to our house I inhaled the aroma of food and I sigh in relief that I don't need to cook and just eat and sleep. I went to Tara's room to thank her for the food but she was not in her room, sighing I went to my room to freshen up and get down to eat. 

Changing into shorts and a t-shirt I went to the kitchen to feed my grumbling stomach. Tara has prepared spaghetti and meatballs, and looking at them made my mouth water. Without delay, I started placing the food on my plate and filled a glass of red wine to wash down the food and my tiredness. 

A sticky note on the fridge got my attention, Tara mentioned that she and Justin are going on a dinner date and she will be staying the night with him and all. A small smile made its way to my lips thinking about how my sister got a man who will make her happy for the rest of her life.

After finishing the food and wine I slipped into my bed, too tried for the self love. I giggled at my thoughts and slowly slipped into the darkness with the thoughts of how I am going to survive tomorrow. 

When my alarm blared waking me up from my deep slumber it felt like I just step for a minute but it was already six in the morning and I need to be at school at seven today as I was going to be hosting today's event. 

I groaned thinking about yesterday when I accepted the responsibility. I should have declined but Mrs.Clinton was so adamant about me accepting it.

Stretching like a cat and wiping away the remaining sleep from my eyes I started my day with a shower and getting ready in a beige pants and suit which looks formal and decent with a ponytail. I applied a thin layer of make up and placed my glasses on my nose, without them the world seems blur to me.Most of the guys in my college and school teased me as a librarian nun with glasses and I hated them but as I grew up I got used to them.

I wish tara was here to give me a pep talk but unfortunately she was with her boyfriend slash fiance. I sighed sadly and left our home locking behind me. I will have my breakfast in the office once I reach, my nerves are eating me alive. I need to be in control of everything before I step up to the podium so I need to check everything I need to do today. 

" Good Morning, Zora!" Mrs.Clinton was standing in front of my office with a brown paper bag and steaming hot coffee in her hands.

" Good Morning, Mrs.Clinton! How are you today?" I gave her a big smile standing in front of her.

" I can't say anything as the day hasn't started yet." We both laughed at that as I always say this and today she is mimicking me.

" Right!" She handed me the paper bag and the coffee and I took it from her gratefully.

" Thank you so much, Mrs.Clinton. I was starving." I gave her a side hug and stood back with a grateful smile on my face. She is the best here, always encouraging me and bringing me breakfast.

" No worries, Dear! I baked some croissants and I knew how much you love the goodies so brought some for you." She is so kind and lovely that I sometimes miss my mother.

She left as soon as she came and I started arranging everything in sequence so I don't have to look for them. The next time Mrs.Clinton came to my office was to take me to the podium where the function is going to start.

" Mr.Blackwood is running late but we need to start the event." Her words made me stop in my tracks. It's a good thing that he is running late. I will get a breather from some time as everyone else is the people I see every day, he was the only new one.

" Okay, so what do I need to do when he comes?" I asked, fidgeting with the papers in my hand.

" I will come to you to let you know when he enters the podium. Okay!" I nodded my head at her and we both entered the hall from the backside. I am the only one who walked towards the stage, nerves rattling me from inside but I took a deep breath before walking in front of everyone.

There are children, their parents, my colleagues and our school board members and principal. I need to remind myself to breathe and act cool to not embarrass myself and the school.

" Good Morning and welcome to the Rainbow Elementary school! I am fifth and sixth grade's English teacher Zora Aldin and today we are celebrating our school's fifteenth anniversary..." I completed my opening speech without any mishaps and asked the principal and other colleagues to talk.

So far so good and I hope it goes like this till the end but luck was not on my side today as Mrs.Clinton rushed towards me with a nervous expression. And pulled me to whisper in my ear.

" Mr.Blackwood has arrived, please welcome him." My breath hitched in my throat and my eyes frantically moved toward the entrance to see a large man entering the hall with two big guys behind him guarding him.

The six foot some maybe inches man taking steps like he owns everyone in the hall including me. Everyone stood up from their chairs welcoming him and bowing to him like he was some king and I could feel his powerful aura from the stage, making me clench my thighs.

I love powerful things!

He has dark hair which is reaching his eyes and looking rumpled but at the same time sexy.

Pink and plump lips, straight nose with a sharp jaw and don't even let me start with his eyes. They are not just eyes but two beautiful green and blue gems shining so brightly at the same time deadly and by the way those deadly eyes are locked onto mine making me gasp in horror, surprise and desire.

I don't even know the man and I am already squirming at his stare which is so intense that I feel li

ke I will combust standing on the stage right now.