The dance of Night (2)

"Well, I never thought of my dancing that

deeply before. But now that someone so enchantngly beautiful has praised me. I feel

proficient." He spoke bringing his face closer

to mine.

The words had rolled of his tongue

sO Smoothly that I had started fantasising

more about him.I blushed under his intense gaze.

Those green eyes were heating up my face. His dark aura Were making me nervous. The way his hand was still on my waist, squeezing it a little, thenrubbing it sensually was making my heart flutter.

I felt shy to look up in his eyes so I held

my gaze at his chest."I saw how you interacted with the villagers.

That was quite unexpected, if you ask." He

spoke in genuineness.My thoughts about this dance were blurred by his sudden statement.

The words showed that he was actually watching me from the beginning of the ball.I breathed calmly and replied,"I love meeting

them.

They are so genuine and honest. They

are surely not living a royal life like us but

they are rich and royal by their heart.

They way they respect my parents and adore me. see them as my family members."I didn't realise, I was talking so hurriedly until

he gave a soft chuckle. That's when I looked

up at him open mouthed. His mild laughter

was so attractive and infectious. I felt myself

Smiing more.

"Your parents are the rulers, its the duty of

people to follow and respect them. There's

nothing to treat them specially for that,

Anastasia."I raised my eyebrows at his words.Excuse me, sir. I am just reciprocating the love they have for my parents. Even if there's a difference between our titles, that doesn't makes it a serious issue. They respect us and we adore them too." I had said everything honestly while looking at his chest.

He twirl me around and pulled me back. He

was silent for some seconds until he spoke

again. "So much love and innocence can be

a drawback, Anastasia." I shook my head

ignoring the sensations I felt in my stomach

listening my name in his voice.

"Not at all, Sir. If we don't notice them, they

will betray us. Love is not a drawback.

The titles, the amount of love they deserve

doesn't matter. We treat them fairly. After all,

humanity is more important." I said softly

finally looking in his bright green eyes. He

gave me genuine smile while tilting his head ways.

"Do you know one thing, Anastasia?" I looked

at him in confusion. He smiled and said,"You

are very kind.""You can't judge someone

of company." I replied him shyly to which he

narrowed his eyes and pushed me to him. ten minutes softy whispered, "But I can see the innocence in these beautiful blue eyes. They are telling me the truth, that this beautiful young lady in my arms is kind, intelligent and special.

"My cheeks were turning red and red listening

to his words. I blinked to avoid his gaze. Then,

I suddenly noticed. I hadn't known who he

was. I looked at him expectantly.

"Thank you for such words. But may I know your name?"Isn't that too early?" I blinked to understand what he meant but he spoke again.

"My name may bewitch you." I swallowed while staring at his fair face."Anastasia..." I was startled by the loud calling of my name. I looked back to know the girl

who was caling me but this amazingly

sculptured man whispered in my ear, "A very

happy birthday, my Anastasia." He raised my

hand and kissed at my knuckles still looking

in my eyes, making my heart swoon.

Leaving my hand softy, took some steps backward, still staring at me with that mischievousness smile

on his face.

"ANASTASIA."I finally turned back to see the girl who was calling me. I smiled back at her to greet but it was still in a daze because of the meet withthat stranger.

"Happy birthday, Princess." The girl chirped

while clutching the sides of her long pink

gown.Thank you." Saying this politely, I looked

back to the man. But there was no one there.I looked around the grand hall, turning my

head in every direction but didn't find him

or his black feathered mask. I felt my heart

drowning in disappointment. I looked back at

the girl who was now standing with two mopre

girls behind her.

"My apologies, princess. I forgot to introduce

myself. I am Princess Christiana of Ravernia.

And these pretty ladies beside me are Princes

Nancy of Elania and Princess Gracy of Jamia..

You look beautiful, princess.

"Listening the word Ravernia, the biggest

empire, I looked at the girl in pink gown.

Christiana? I immediately smiled at

her,"Thank you so much. Nice to meet you,

Christiana."She exactly looked like her mother, Queen Jeanna. After that, we spend the whole night dancing and talking with each other. Neville too came to dance with me. But that was nowhere felt sensual like the one with that

stranger.I felt longed to know his name.

Except that he was amazingly beautiful, I knew nothing about him. I wanted to meet him again. I wanted to know his name.I wanted to know

what was so great about him that I couldn't

stop thinking about him since that dance.