one knocked down

Ella's POV

This commendation, this appreciation for my work, this public cheering up for me I had never visualized in my life. I never knew that someday I would be the centre of attraction. My life was dismal I totally accept that but who would have known that my life would pay me with this new life.

I had rehearsed some words to speak out but now I was totally speechless. I craved to speak but the lump of tears on my throat made it hard for me to speak.

Aviv signalled for a waiter and passed his glass to the waiter. He then encircled his hand around my neck and kissed my temples.

"You can do it Mayalu... Trust me" he whispered on my ear.

I passed the short glance at him and darted back to the crowd. I took a deep breath before speaking out.

"Hello everyone...I am very glad that you all came. So big gratitude to you all. Truly speaking Aviv gave all the credits to me and said that I was his authentic inspiration while speaking but I don't feel that way because he is hardworking and de