MASK (COMPLETED)

Chapter 1

The evening sun cast long shadows on the ground. The slanting rays of the setting sun gave a warm orange tinge to the sky. Atmosphere was neither warm nor cold. This is the time in a day which kids love the most. As they will get time to play, run, shout, enjoy the way the want.

In this chaotic world. A kid.... Ah!! Not a kid but a girl in her twenties was sitting in living area of a an elegant and ravishing mansion. Girl was busy in looking at video with grumpy pout on her lips.

Girl (weak smile): Yaar mujhe bhi aese modeling ke liye jana hain but bhai kyun nahin samajhte meri baat. Why he don't allow me. I am beautiful, having perfect figure. I have learnt modeling and photoshops since long. Still bhai kabhi nahin mante meri baat.

She complained like cute kid to herself and scroll down to see other video. As she saw next video. Her eyes went wide open. She was so shocked to see video.

Video is basically of a live conference of an Antagonist and Protagonist of a movie was going on.

Interviewer: Next question is for you Abhishek Sir. Like in movie you and Samrat Sir are best friends. You are forcing your younger sister to marrying him. In real life, you and Siddharth sir are best friends. We have heard your younger sister is engaged to him. So, is it forced? Like in movie your dialogue is "I can't see my sister living happily neither I can imagine my best friend enjoying his life. So, Now bare each other. Is it same in real life?"

Interviewer chuckled to everyone. It's a normal joke for all. A brother teasing his sister and his friend too. Everyone is well aware about Siddharth and Abhishek's friend. They are like real brothers of Bollywood. Always beside each other. In every success and failure of each other. You can find them beside each other. Whereas, no one knows one single thing about families of these two. The only thing which was in news was Siddharth got engaged to Abhishek's younger sister.

Abhishek closed his eyes, calming himself.

Abhishek (stern voice): No personal questions about my life or Siddharth's life. Am I clear?

Interview: Sorry sir. I didn't mean to hurt you.

Abhishek ignored his words. Live conference carried away. Abhishek was quite whole time. Not even answering properly. His answers were as short as yes or no or maybe. Media got this as news and added spices, sugar before sharing video on social platforms saying Abhishek is so rude and arrogant.

Girl frowned looking at video. Just then Abhishek paced down from stairs with blank face. Girl noticed him. She went upto him.

Girl (showing video): Bhai what's this?

Abhishek: Ignore it. You just stay away from all this. I am going out for a shoot then will be with Siddharth. You have your dinner and sleep on time.

He walked away, ignoring her words. She sighed in irritation and gave up like always.

With Abhishek he went for shoot then went to Siddharth's place. At night both buddies were at Siddharth's terrace, drinking.

Abhishek (drunk tone): Yaar Siddharth ye media ko humari personal life me itna kya interest hain. Itna to hum bhi nahin sochte hain apne liye.

Siddharth (chuckled): Dekh bhai hum na celebrity hain. Iska matlab humari koi personal life nahin hain. Theek hain? Hume apni life transparent rakhni hain media and fans ke samne. Humare fans ke liye utni apni life important nahin hain jitni humari hain. Media... Haan unka to pet hi humari life ke mirchi masale se paalte hain. Isliye hume apni life transparent rakhni hain phir chahe jitni takleef ho ya jo bhi ho.

Both the friends were high because of alcohol.

Abhishek: Aaj live conference thi-

Siddharth (cuts him): Haan dekhe videos maine. Mere and Avneet ke rishte par mazak me hi sahi jo comment ki suni maine. Chor na yaar. Kya farak padta hain?

Abhishek: Haan to Maine bhi kaun sa answer kiya but pata nahin Avneet kyun nahin samajhti. Usko lagta hain mujhe thora soft behave karna chahie aese logo se.

He rolled his eyes, gulping another sip.

Siddharth: Bhai sun....

Abhishek: Kya?

Siddharth: Kal main aur Avneet kahin ghumne jaa sakte hain?

Abhishek (pulling Siddharth's cheeks): Alee ale le le!! Fiancee ke bhai se aese permission lete hain?

He giggle.

Abhishek: Par mere yes or no se kya farak padta hain? Kaun sa mujhe jana hain. Puch apni fiancee se hi.

Siddharth: Theek hain theek hain...

Abhishek (serious tone): But Siddharth make sure to keep her away from media, public and fans.

Siddharth: Chup kar. Roz ek hi instruction deta raheta hain. Or kuch nahin bolne ke liye?

He giggle. Abhishek joined him. Soon, they passed out.

To be continued

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