I Found You ~7

 

Drawing your heart

Like other days, Bella is in the University, but today is a painting competition. She is in her university’s art gallery. All the participants were present there waiting for the art professors. He entered and everyone greeted him. He is a man of late fifties, fat and wrinkled. He was wearing a black suit. He too greeted his students and spoke.

“Dear students, today we are conducting an art competition where students from all other University of Britain have joined. The best artists of every university are sent here for the competition. So_ best of Luck.___as for the competiton_all of you have to portrait a subject in ten hours. The most lively and energetic portrait will be awarded the prize as well a chance to join the international art and music festival._And  welcome the model you all will be portraying today is____Ryder Kaye.” Everyone applauded as the judge announced the name of the model. But Bella didn’t smile and just clapped little. Ryder entered the room. Everyone started shouting his name. He waved his hand to his fan. He quickly noticed Bella,sitting there. She wasn’t paying attention to others. She was checking and arranging her colours and brush. On the other hand Ryder was only wearing a Towel to cover his upper body and brown cargo pants.

“silence silence” the judge spoke “Mr Kaye_ thankyou for helping us.”

“This is not a great deal.”

“But whatever_we are happy you agreed” he turned to the competitors “Mr Kaye is a well-known Model of Paris, as he joined our University a few months ago,he thought he would be a great option to be our subject for the art competition. Please give a huge applause for Mr Kaye.” and everyone applauded and shouted. Bella slowly aroused up through her white canvas, just too have a look but quickly tucked in. Because Ryder’s eyes were concentrated only on her all this time. He gave her a slight smile when she looked at him.

Soon Ryder took his towel off and took position. His dazzling muscular abps shined in the light. His angular face, amber eyes and brown hair enhanced beauty. His fair skin and pink lips are attractive.

Ten  hours later, everyone has completed drawing Ryder’s portrait. It wasn't easy. Four judges along with Ryder will judge the most beautiful and attractive painting. Now the gallery is full of outsiders and media-persons along with the contestants. They were patiently witnessing the event.  Soon the judges took four best portraits and labelled them and asked Ryder about his opinion.

“First Portrait.” the portrait is rich in colour as well colourful

“Yes, it is classic_it is what one expect how a portrait to look.”

“Next” another picture, it has the richness of traditional art form and colour.

“It looks like an art of Roman Empire_the detailing_ its beautiful. I love it. I am actually feeling myself as Monalisa.”

“Third picture” this picture is lot more modern and colorful

“This one_looks like_a picture_a poster of me. It is so beautiful and energetic. If not mentioned_no one would know it is being drawn. It is really realistic and_i can feel that_ whoever has drawn this has a deep insight and understanding of the world.”

“Fourth please.” it is beautiful with an French look

“The colouring contrast is awesome. The artist really has a deep understanding about colours. I guess_there is more colour on the picture, then i can perceive”

The judes took the comment from Ryder. The judges took a long time to decide the art. ten minutes later, one of the Judges stood in front of the students. All the four portraits were displayed in front of the gallery.

“It was hard_none of the drawing styles are  similar to one another. Some are traditional, some are colourful, some are really realistic while some have a beautiful result. But out of these we selected four portraits. We still don’t know who has drawn these four portraits. So before announcing the winner, i must say before_the winning participant will get the chance to take part in the International art and music festival. And an award from the queen of Britain. So  the winninggg artist is numberrrr 3, please turn the portrait number three and please announce the name of the artist.”

One of the three judges went to the portrait and flipped it. And then he stepped forward. The other judge left the stage.

“Well, congratulations for the one who has drawn that portrait. I am pretty sure_in fact it is a fact that the one who has drawn the portrait already knows that it is her_his portrait. So ask that artist please be patient . Let me introduce your richness of art to the other 29 contestants. So, this drawing is realist_we all can see that_but that is not the reason. The artist has a deep understanding of colour and art form_i must appreciate that. But the most unique thing we see in the artist is her_his  understanding of the subject. The artist, very beautiful, took out the inner beauty of the subject. And so the winner of today’s competition isssssssss Bella Evanas please clap.” everyone clapped for Bella, as she walked to the stage. Ryder was so happy that he came to greet and welcome Bella to the stage. Bella tried to ignore him, but as the media were recording the event, she remained calm. Ryder stretched his hand to help her “Congratulation Ela.”

Bella doesn’t want to take his hand, but seeing the situation, she took his hand and spoke “Thanks Ryder”

The judges greeted her and her the trophy of the competition, a check of $20,000 and a certificate granting her the permission to join the international art and music festival. She was interviewed by the media person. The photographers clicked  photos of Bella with her portrait, with the judges and Ryder. Many general people preferred to click their picture with Bella, Ryder and her portrait. Bella was a little uncomfortable clicking her picture with Ryder. But she remained calm. Ryder on the other hand was very happy. His handsome face was glowing with his bright smile. As the media, photographer and general people left the place by evening. The judges too had a talk with her and discussed the participation of the festival. All this time Ryder didn’t leave the side of Bella. He stuck to her like a gum. 

Date in gallery

It has already been dark, the judges were ready to leave the place. 

“Bella, will you just put the portrait there_in that wall removing that painting.”

“Yes_i will” Bella took her portrait. 

The judges left the place. There was only Ryder and Bella in the entire gallery.

“Let me help” Ryder approached her 

“No thanks” but Bella replied rudely.

“Ela___i am_sorry”

“And this sorry is for what”

“Ela, i didn’t want to hurt you. You have blocked me all over your pages, that i just_”

“There is no use now.” she turned to Ryder.

“But I thought you would be happy to know that I am Ron.”

“But i am not.” she headed towards the wall.  Ryder ran to her. But she turned to him and yelled “and also you being closer to me.”

“I  am sorry Ela, can’t you forgive your Ron.”

“I would if you were Ron.” She hung her portrait on the wall.

“I am”

“You are not____you have changed so much__there is no shadow of Ron in you.”

“Ela please give me a chance_i won’t disappoint you.”

“I am already disappointed.” and she headed to the entrance door of the gallery. Ryder ran after her “Ela please”

“Ryder” she turned to him and pushed him back “now you are hurting me by coming after me.”

“I am sorry. You have all right to be angry.”

“Then just leave me the way you did 16years ago.”

“I didn’t mean to do that.”

“I am afraid you do.”

“NOO, i am_i am sorry for that.”

“Once a glass is broken, there is no chance of repairing it.” she headed out. But Ryder grave her ankle.

“At Least let me be your friend.”

At that time Jacob reached. Bella saw him, so she removed Ryder’s hand and headed to Jacob.

“Jacob, i have a request.”

Jacob noticed Ryder coming after  her.

“ is it about Ryder” before Bella spoke anything, he pushed her back of him.

“Ryder, it is enough of sexually harassing her.” and he stretched his hand to hit Ryder

“What are you talking about, Jack.” spoke Ryder. But this time he stood in front of Jacob. He even didn’t try to protect himself.

“no don't hurt him.” Bella grabbed Jacob’s wrist.

“REALLY, aren’t you hurt.”

“No, i am not”

“Then” he turned to Ryder “why are you half naked?”

It happened so, Ryder didn’t notice that his towel had slipped off, when he was trying to reach Ela in the gallery.

“Oh” Ryder noticed it now.

“He was the subject of today’s competition.”

“What!”

“Yes_and i won it.”

“Really” Jacob was so happy that he lifted her and hugged her.

“Really__”

“Yes, Jacob”

“I am so happy for you, at last you are going to the International level” and he again hugged her. 

Ryder stood there watching how happy both were. He was even smiling. When Bella and Jacob had completed their excitement, Bella noticed Ryder and spoke to Jacob.

“You have asked me when i will be ready.”

Suddenly the smile on Jacob’s face faded.

“Well I guess, i am now.”

“Are you sure.”  he had a glance of Ryder.

“Yeah” she looked at Ryder and said “I want to go with you on a date.”

“WHAT! NOOO ELA” Ryder shouted in disbelief.

“What’s your problem” Bella said rudely “you are no longer wishing to try to hit on me.”

“ no i mean_no i just_ just give me a chance.”

Jacob just looked at Bell and Ryder.

“Well___i have chosen my boyfriend.” she whispered to Ryder’s ear “what are you gonna do.” and she pulled Jacob and left the place. Ryder stood there. His face has turned pale.