Finding Ourselves

saturday

Shehnaaz and Cabir were having their breakfast. Cabir kept speaking about movies and songs that he listened to on loop. He mentioned how he enjoyed movies and series she had worked on. Siddharth on the other hand was eating his food, ignoring all the talks.

"I am going to take a break from acting career." Siddharth looked up at her and found her already looking at him. "I don't feel like working in any projects neither do I have any projects at this moment. I will focus on writing and do some freelance jobs." She said. Her voice was confident but there was something which troubled her. Siddharth knew what acting really meant to her. It was her dream job. Something which she enjoyed doing.

"If it's about that stupid Nehra, you shouldn't stop Shehnaaz." Cabir suggested.

"It's not about him. I just don't feel like I would be able to work in front of camera at this point." She replied and he nodded. She waited for Siddharth to speak but he didn't. After a pause and stare at her he continued eating.

Wasn't he so caring the previous day? Don't think much, Shehnaaz, you are here just for the contract. She reminded herself and continued eating her food.

Cabir left with luggage as he wasn't going to stay home for weekend. Siddharth too put his laptop in his bag and then walked off to his office. Shehnaaz stared at him leave expecting him to say goodbye but he didn't. Signing she started scrolling on her phone updating her worried fans about her break from acting and telling them not to worry.

"Playroom at 10 p.m. sharp."
Her eyes widened seeing the message from him. All possibilities of what could happen tonight made her face flush.

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It was 8 in the evening and Shehnaaz had completed writing first draft of her story. She had managed to scribble down an interesting story but thought it had a lot of potential for changes. She kept it neatly in a file and decided to go for a shower. A hot shower was something she needed. She rubbed her skin with lavender body lotion and washed her hair with shampoo. Humming a song she ended up singing a whole song as she took hot shower. She wore a pink sleeveless top and grey joggers, underneath fresh pair of undergarments. She was excited for what was waiting tonight.

She dried her hair and let it be curly. She went downstairs to have dinner that was already prepared by the maids. "Sir aaye kya?" She asked one of them who shook their head in a way of no. It's 9:45, where the hell is he?

Before she could think further she watched him walk in the house. She smiled as her eyes met his but he didn't respond. He ordered the maid to send his dinner to his room and walked straight to his room.

Why is he behaving like a jerk? He wasn't that way yesterday. If he doesn't speak to me neither would I.

Shehnaaz finished her food and went to her room. She locked it and played music on high volume. Dancing and singing along the music, she was having a great time. Using the comb as a mic, she kept singing. She had never done this at her house and always wanted to do so.

"Miss Shah." She heard Siddharth as he knocked on the door. Shehnaaz smirked and continued dancing. She heard his knock again but dismissed it.

Did he leave? She thought as it had been approximately ten minutes since he had knocked on the door.

"Ah!! " She screamed as she saw Siddharth standing leaning against the door. He tightened his lips curving into a forced smile. She bit her lips and looked at his tall stature. His hairs were messed up and his blue shirt was not inshirted as he had done before.

"It's 10:30, Miss." He uttered walking close to her.

"So? I am going to sleep in a while. This is my room, enter with my permission." She snapped back stepping back as he trapped her between the cupboard and him.