Tied Together

Chapter Seven

In New York City.
           
                       Chris Pov
I was upset my friend Jack told me about his family troubles. Jack is actually my neighbour who is just 17 years old. He told me his parents fight regularly and they may divorce soon. Being a teen there are several small or big problems in front of him and yet this one is wrost to face. I was disturbed so I messaged about this in our fans group on social idea with my fake id.

Texts.
Hey everyone. I hope you all are having good times in your life. I am disturbed about something and thus, I thought of writing this message. My friend is going through some family issues and I want to comfort him without making him feel sympathic. Can you guys give me an idea how to do that?

Hey! First let me tell you there are three terms sympathy,  empathy and respect. Now I'll explain it one by one. Broader concept in some words.
Sympathy : I pity on you.
Empathy : I understand you and your situation.
Respect : I know what you are going through and I respect your strength.
So make sure you give your friend respect. Don't try to solve his problem just always be there for him. Have a good day😊.

I got a reply. It was really good explanation. I know what to do now. I always messaged on this group when I have troubles and always got good replies without them knowing that I am one of their idols they are all kind. But this time that message felt close to my heart. It was simple message but, I was attached to those words. I wanted to know who wrote that message. I opened the profile from which I got the reply. It was full of our pictures and picture of nature beauties. I was kind of disappointed that I can't see her face but atleast I got to know her name. "Era." I said reading her name on her profile and it suddenly felt familiar. I hope I meet her someday.

In India
              Era's Pov
I saw a message on our fan group. I helped that fan but somehow it felt like I know him. I shrugged the feeling. I was at the office and it was lunch time. I saw Adi and Shanaya coming towards me. "Aren't you hungry today? Lets go for lunch." Adi said. "Y.." Before I completed he again said. "You aren't hungry okay, no wasting of food, I'll eat your delicious food." He said and ran with my tiffin which was kept on my table. "Hey, don't eat my tiffin." I said but he disappeared. I ran after him to save my tiffin from this food monster. "Shanaya come at our table." I shouted before chasing Aditya.

                    Shanaya's Pov
"Why do I have to be the mother of this grown up children". I laughed on their childish behaviour. " Hey Shanaya." I heard someone calling me. I turned to see Jayesh. He is our new employee and he is well built and handsome. But Aditya makes every man less attractive for me. "Hey Jayesh." "Aditya and Era are really childish they are like childish couple." I don't know why I felt hurt after hearing him. "They are not couples." I said being a little annoyed tune. "I know, I said they are like childish couples not a real. Don't take it seriously." "No I don't mean that." "Its ok Shanaya. I was here to ask you if you can sit with me for lunch today?" He asked me I was confused first I reacted odd and now if I don't sit with him then he will be suspicious. "No she will not." We heard a voice it was Aditya. "She is going to sit with us. Thanks for asking." He hold my hand and took me with him. I was happy that he was protective for me but then I realised that this isn't right. Don't raise my expectations Aditya please. I freed my hand from his grip. "Aditya, it was rude wait. Hey Jayesh you can come with us, sit with us?" "Okay I am coming." He ran to grab his tiffin.
"Why did you call him?" "Come on Aditya he wanted someone to accompany him he is new here." I said. Jayesh came and we went to canteen.

                           Aditya's Pov
I came out to see where is Shanaya as me and Era were waiting for her since long time. I saw Shanaya with Jayesh and it does not feel right. I just said no to Jayesh and took Shanaya with me. I was being very protective I think. But Shanay's behaviour hurt me a lot. She knows everything about me. I share all my worries with her. What happened to her? I went to our lunch table again.

                          Era's Pov
I was waiting for Shanaya and Adi. I saw Shanaya coming with a new employee of our company and Adi was following them. "Era this is Jayesh . Jayesh, Era." Shanaya introduced me. "Oh I know her, she is quite cheerful to go unnoticed." "Oh, thank you. Nice to meet you too." I said. We talked about many things. Shanaya and Jayesh had many things in common. We were enjoying lunch together. I saw our protective little food monster at the corner of the table being angry at Jayesh. Jayesh tried to talk with him but he didn't answer properly so instead me and Shanaya talked with him more. "Hey guys we have a long weekend this time lets plan a trip what say?" "Yeah, why not?" Aditya said for the first time from when we started eating. "But where to go Era." Shanaya asked. "I wanna go to Taj Mahal please lets go together." I said. "Okay" both of them said. "Jayesh you are also invited." "Oh thanks Era I'll come too." Aditya eyed me and I just smirked. "Friends?" I extended my hand in order to shake it with Jayesh. "Yeah." But before Jayesh touched my hand Adi shook his hand. Then Shanaya extended her hand to Jayesh but Aditya did not let him do that too. We were walking back to our desks. Me and Shanaya were walking little ahead of the boys. "Shanaya don't you think someone is burning?" I whispered. "Yes a lot." We both giggled. "Lets make him more jealous." I said mischievously to which Shanaya glared at me. "What? We can have some fun." I said. "I can't hear you guys, but I know what you're planning better not do anything like that." Adi said from behind and we both laughed. We all got to our respective works again.

In New York City.

                         Chris Pov
"Guys we are going to India." Sam said. "India for next concert wonderful." Leo exclaimed. "Gotta get ready to see that country it has wide range of flora and fauna. It would be wonderful to go there." Aster said already searching top places to visit in India. But I was quite I remember I saw Indian Flag on the bio of that girl who replied me. "I wish I meet her." I said but didn't realise that my voice was loud enough for everyone to hear me. "Who?" Sam said. "Huh, what?" "Whom do you want to meet Chris?" Aster asked. "Oh, that. I was talking about our Indian Fans. And specially I heard Indian Girls are beautiful let's see." I said coming into my flirty look again. All of us chuckled and went back to our works.

In India.

                      Era's Pov
"Ma can I go for a weekend trip." I asked. "Oh you can. It will take your mind off things. But just be careful." "Sure Ma." I hugged her and started eating my dinner. I messaged Shanaya and now all of us were going for shopping tomorrow. We invited Jayesh too. I am going to have fun.

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Hi guys! I hope you like today's chapter I kept it all about the starting chemistry of our main leads. Our male leads is finally coming to India. Will they both meet each other or do they have to wait to see each other. Read ahead to know. Thanks for reading.

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