I looked everywhere, I don't have any Partner to continue dancing but suddenly Aniruth Came,
Aniruth : I know you lost your friend so I'll help you. Will you be my partner since I also want you to win this.
Avanthika : I love to but I don't know how to dance properly so I'm scared what if I embarrass you too?
Aniruth : There's nothing wrong about learning. I love how you're very honest about your dancing skills unlike some girls who is trying to impress Queen not focusing on Dance.
I noticed his gaze he's mentioning Radhika. God she looks so delusional, Instead of dancing she literally showing her dress and makeup to Queen also I noticed she's trying to talk to Queen.
I laughed at his statement and accepted his offer, At first I feel little different because I've never danced with any Men in my life so I kind of got more nervous Until,
Aniruth : I know you feel tensed, but please don't feel that way. Think of me as your friend and look into my eyes just don't think anyone watching us, Think only its just us and were only having this moment. Also your friend Samantha is waiting for you to win this right?
I nodded and smiled, I don't have another option also he seems nice though.
We started dancing , just like he said I've only looked into his eyes and I've noticed he have beautiful hazel eyes with a cute scar on his cheek. His facial features are so gorgeous, I just lost into his eyes and I didn't even noticed I danced nearly 1 hour in his arms.
But Music stopped and we both smiled came out of our little moment, Queen started to announce balance 9 winners one by one.
I felt anxious because she already announced 7 winners only 2 left, My hands start to sweating Aniruth noticed my uneasiness and slightly hold my hand by assurance.
Aniruth : I know you'll win this , don't get worry.
I felt little comfort in his words and nodded
Queen announced 8th winner as Radhika! , Me and Aniruth both of their bodies got stiffened hearing her name.
Almost most of the girls gave a unsatisfied look to Radhika while she's very happy and showing her Thanks to Queen by clinging on to her. I can sense that Queen also get uncomfortable by her Behavior.
Queen : So everyone that Last 10th candidate selected from this Grand dance ball is...
She came near me and smiled to Aniruth, After she turned to me and held my hands into her, I felt like my mother holding my hand. Then she announced
Queen : I don't know your name but I want to know more from you so you're selected miss...?
I came out of terrace and said my name to her
Queen : So Avanthika you're selected as the final candidate for this Royal ball.
She announced and smiled at us, I just felt so happy I pinched myself if its real or not. Apart from 10 selected girls everyone started to leave one by one and Aniruth also wished me Luck went from there.
Sadhan : Congratulations to all the selected candidates here, There will be 3 stages of competition going to conduct, Our Prince will make sure everything goes well under his observation. So for now everyone is assigned to their rooms , you can take rest and roam around our Palace, Garden areas but don't enter into the West coast because its really private place for Queen, King and our Prince. Let's meet up tomorrow with 1st round of this Challenge for now, goodbye everyone.
He bowed to us and went from there , after a lot of servants came to us and assigned our rooms, Gladly my room was near Sam's now I don't at least feel lonely.
I walked into my room, Wow it looks so mesmerizing I never got my bed for the last 10 years. I always sleep on floor with some damaged mattress, now I'm having a gigantic bed with a vanity mirror, near to that there's a painting though, it all looks so beautiful. I have window also there I can clearly see town near to our Kingdom also I can see my home near river from there on left side.
It looks so beautiful, I can clearly see its evening time sun is about to set down and there comes the night sky filled with dark having hope as light from Moon and stars.
I starred at the sky at the time a maid came and gave a dinner to me, Not going to lie after so many years I finally got a good meal.
After eating I changed myself into comfortable dress in which Sam gave, When she found out I don't have any change dress, she immediately handed me a lot of dresses of hers. I swear I've never seen anyone like her in my life. she's the best friend and same goes for Aniruth, He helped me to win this round I'm really thankful for him.
Just like that I've slept on my brand new Bed hoping for a Better day Tomorrow.