Unrevealed Truth

CHAPTER - 12

Sylvester's P.O.V.

All the formalities have done with Robert's Enterprises. Mr. Andrew Roberts.... he was really an a****le. I just made only an additional clause and raise the merger amount by just 50 million dollars and that.... f***ing ba****d.... signed the documents happily without concerning anyone. I left the office after signing the contract and left all other formalities on Ryan. He knows very well what to do. I have only 1 week to persuade Anya for agreeing to my terms and conditions. I ignited my SUV by myself and headed towards my penthouse. I have to get ready for the party tonight. I just hope that everything will go well between me and Anya. She is very sensitive and almost on the verge of break down. I want to save her from the cruelty of his a*****e father. I want to save her from the eyes of the evil that surrounded her everywhere.

Later in the evening at Mayor’s Mansion

“Happy Anniversary Mr. Mayor”, I congratulated the couple as soon as I reached the party. “Mrs. Mayor, a very happy anniversary to you too”, I again congratulated her while kissing her hand.

“Thanks, Mr. Blake, It’s really a great pleasure to have you today here”, she thanked me with a gorgeous smile.

“Well, the pleasure is all mine to attend this grand occasion, Ma’am. It’s really wonderful to see you together for 28 years. You two are a good example of true love. I really wish through my heart that I will be here again to celebrate your 50th anniversary too”, I said with a grand smile.

“Thanks for wishing us Mr. Blake, please enjoy the beautiful evening and be comfortable”, Mr. Mayor gestured me towards the party.

I nodded my head in agreement and moved towards the bar to have a drink. I requested a drink from the boy and then scanned the whole party. I was looking for only one person for whom I was here.

She was nowhere. I was totally frustrated sitting here and avoiding whoever tried to reach me.

“Hey, buddy how are you”, I heard someone approaching me. I looked towards the source of the voice. It was Neil Jackson. He was looking good in the Black Tailored Armani Suit.

“Hey Neil, it’s really good to see you here. I was just f**ked up sitting here”, I greeted him and poured my frustration in front of him.

Ha. …. Ha….. ha….. he laughed. What an a****le…. I muttered under my breath.

“You know bro, I was really shocked to see you here…. In a social party. I mean the king of business industry MR. SYLVESTER BLAKE…. Is here… in his all glory”, he said during his laugh.

I rolled my eyes. He was my childhood friend and we were too close. That’s the only reason I always bear his nonsense.

“Will you remind me why I always bear your nonsense?”, I spat on him with frustration.

“Now tell me, dear…. What’s bring you here…. I know you …. And I know… if you are here… then there is something….”, he asked me in a serious tone.

Before I could answer him, I heard the voice which I was eagerly wanted to hear. It was coming from behind Neil. I looked over the shoulder of Neil and I saw her.

“Could I have a glass of water please”, she was asking one of the attendants there. She was looking stunning in her pink color mermaid gown. She had very light make-up, still, she was looking extremely beautiful and her hairs were flowing freely on her back till her waist. She was looking nervous and was biting her lower lips continuously. I gulped hard. She has to stop biting her lips like this very soon.

“Hey bro…. what happened”, suddenly Neil waved his hands in front of my eyes and my eyes moved from her to him.

“Uhhhhh…. Nothing…. It’s nothing….”, I stammered a little like a teenage boy who was caught staring at his crush. Why am I stammering. I rolled my eyes on myself in my head.

“It’s really something… I mean… you stammered????..... bro what’s going on”, he caught me and look behind him.

I immediately emptied my glass to hide my nervousness. Why Am I so nervous here. What is she doing to me?

“Halo Ms. Roberts, it’s really good to see you here”, Neil greeted her and she choked on her water on his sudden gesture and coughed aloud while patting her chest.

I immediately stood up from my seat and reached for her. I started rubbing her back. She was coughing badly.

“Hey… are you ok?”, I asked in concern while rubbing her back.

Neil immediately gave her a napkin to wipe her tears that came due to sudden choking and to wipe her mouth.

“I…am …. Ok…. “, she tried to speak during coughing.

"Just take a few deep breathes Anya. It will calm you down", I asked her still rubbing and patting her back lightly.

In a few moments, she calmed down and I release the breathe I was holding.

"I am sorry for my clumsiness Mr. Jackson and Mr. Blake. I didn't mean to offend both of you in any way", she was embarrassed and I was confused why.

"It's completely fine Ms. Roberts. You had done nothing wrong. Please don't apologize", Neil tried to calm her down as she was looking a little panicked.

"Hey Anya, Neil is right. It's really ok.", I also said to her while squeezing her hand which I was holding from starting.

She held my hand tightly like it's her life and came closer to me. Her shoulders were relaxed now. I was... somehow... feeling good... that she was feeling safe with me even in this close proximity.

"I really hope that you two won't mind me not greeting you", she said in an apologetic voice.

"Come on Ms. Roberts. It's not a big deal. I should apologize for startling you. You were almost out of breath for quite a few good moments", Neil said and apologize.

"Oh... no.... no... Mr. Jackson.... I think we are good", she said. while holding my hands tightly.

Neil looked towards me and signaled me to take care of her.

"Anya, did you eat something here", I asked her to divert her mind.

"I just reached here a few minutes before. I just had this glass of water after wishing the couple", she told me looking towards her toes.

Neil excused us and left us there alone while winking at me. I rolled my eyes again on myself in my head.

I moved towards the balcony while holding her hands. There were very few people there on the balcony. I took her towards an empty space. I moved her towards me and asked her "tell me what's wrong Anya".

She was still looking towards the ground. I lifted her chin up and looked into her eyes.

Her eyes were watery. "Nothing Mr. Blake... I just not feel comfortable at these parties. I look out of place", she again lowered down her eyes.

I sighed and took a long breath in.

"Anya, you know... you are the most gorgeous lady here. So, I am not able to understand why are you feeling like this... ", I moved her holding hand towards my chest, and pulled her a little bit closer. I want to hug her right now but need to resist myself. I am still not a friend or close one for her.

She blushed..... Oh My God..... She was looking so cute while blushing.

"Well, I think you two already know each other", I heard Mrs. Mayor's voice coming towards us.

Anya immediately pushed back her hands and moved a little away. Now I am disappointed.