26 : THE GIFT

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ANNA'S POV

" What are you hiding behind your back?". He asked wiggling his eyebrows playfully.

My grip around the box tightened. " It's n-nothing". I shook my head.

Within a second he forwarded his hand and grabbed my wrist gently from behind my back. I looked up at him sill shaking my head in no but he still brought my hand in front which was holding that tiny box.

" This is obviously for me. Isn't it?". He asked curiously looking at it.

" Mr. Black is searching for you Wo-". Ezra came walking but as soon as her eyes landed on our hands her smile faded away.

" Look Ezra she didn't wish me for my birthday and now she isn't even giving me my gift". He complains to Ezra like a kid.

I was looking at Ezra's sad express feeling bad for her that I didn't realise he snatched the box from my hand.

I immediately tried to grab but he raised his hands and brought them above his head. I tried to climb but this man is tall so I gave up. Ezra was there standing and looking at both of us as we were fighting.

" Let me see what's under it". He opened the box curiously. I was biting my lips out of nervousness as even Ezra was looking at it. He finally opened it and took the bracelet out of it. I was looking at him trying to read his expression but it doesn't change for a second. " It's so beautiful. Thank you so much". He said still looking at it. "Ezra help me wear it". I was shocked looking at him and Ezra also helped him wear it like nothing.

" Ummm... Mr. William". I interpreted them. " Please, you don't have to wear it here. It's not an expensive gift. It doesn't suit your standard". I said in a very low voice. They both turned towards me.

" Hey... Who said that?". Won spoke up and took a step closer to me, standing in front of me. " No gift if cheap or expensive. Gifts show emotions, not standards. And I can say without looking, out of all those gifts...". He place a finger under my chin and raised my face to meet his gaze. "Yours is my favorite". He added.

We stand there for a few seconds looking into each other's eyes. He decided to break the eye contact and back off a little. " I know there will be Rolex watches, fancy gifts and all. I have a lot of it". He made a poker face. "But yours is different. You know".

" He is right Anna I also liked your choice. Can you please order one for me?". Ezra said this time passing a warm smile.

" Now excuse me ladies. I've to meet Mr. Black". He said wiggling bracelet on his wrist in front of my face while singing playfully.
' no ice on my wrist
I'm a nice guy'.🎶
before heading back.

I looked at him until he disappeared into the crowd. ' this man is unbelievable'. I turned to see Ezra she was also looking in the same direction as me.

" I know he didn't like my gift. He is only saying that because he pities me". I mumbled but it was hearable for Ezra.

" It's not like that Anna. Yeah, he knows how to encourage and appreciate people but if he said he liked your gift it means he did. I know him since childhood. He never lies to make other people happy". She said still looking at him.

" Why do childhood bonds last longer?". I asked.

" Because, if you can trust the person, sitting behind on a cycle that has no break, you can trust that person for life". She replied.

" You like him. Don't you?". I asked out of the blue. She immediately turned to look at me. Her fast peace was my answer.

She spoke after a minute of silence." Actually I trust him so much".

"What is the difference between love and trust?". I asked.

"Ummmm....Love is just a mere presence of someone that enlightens your whole mood. When someone's smile is worth everything. When someone's happiness makes you happy too. That's it. Love is just that one person, whose vibes are enough. Not a feeling, not an emotion. It's just that one person called LOVE. And trust, that's a strong bond between two people. But yeah...love needs to be trustworthy". She explained.

I listened to her carefully. The only person on my mind was Tan. I felt her words. I love Tan. Yeah, I still do. I also realised it now. Yeah, his mere presence is enough for me. Yeah, his smile is still worth everything. Yeah, he is the person who still came into my mind when I hear the word love.

" What is love for you then?". Ezra's voice brought me back from my thoughts.

" For me, it's like... handing a gun pointed at your heart and hoping that they never pull the trigger". I replied what I first came into my mind.

"Wow. You are also experienced. I see". She said and we both laughed together.

"What's his name?". She asked looking at Won who was coming towards us from far with his infamous boxy smile.

" Tan". I replied honestly. My eyes were also glued on that walking figure.

" I bet that Tan guy can't be more handsome than this looser". She said playfully.

" Wish you have ever seen him". By now Won came and stood in front of both of us.

" Stop staring ladies. I know I'm handsome". He smiled mischievously.

" In your dreams". Ezra's rolled her eyes.

Party came to an end. Only some staff and some of the guests were left. We also bid our goodbyes. Won took Ezra with her also asked me for the lift but I declined as my apartment is not far. I only have to cross an ally to reach there. Luca asked for the same and my reply was also the same.

Now I was walking on the completely empty and silent alley. As it was near 02:00 in the morning it was dark only a deem streetlight was the source of light.

I took off my sandals in my hand as it was a bit uncomfortable and again started walking under the sky with a cool wind which was giving me shiver as my dress was sleeveless.

Feeling myself walking barefoot lost in my own world I didn't realise that someone was walking behind me. But the voice the footsteps of a single person increase into more.

I felt some men following me as I saw them from the corner of my eyes. But I didn't look back neither did I increase my peace. My heart started thumping in my chest. With the whole courage inside of me I started walking fast and then finally started running. I turned to look back while running. Two men were chasing behind me.

With my barefoot, I kept on running and running as fast as I can, still looking behind but soon I bumped into something hard more like a wall. I stumbled on my feet and back off a little because of a sudden contact, only to see an unknown man with an evil smirk on his face, looking down at me.

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