FALLING FOR YOU ..

IX -Sparks

Freen's POV

I just fell on my chair in the private room, covering my face with both palms, inhaled deep. I can still feel the racing heartbeat. The rush of the blood in my veins. The throbbing in my forehead. Above all, the boiling anger within me.

Flashback

I don't even know, from where I got the courage to ask her for having coffee together. It was totally unplanned. But I couldn't help asking her that at that moment. I know it looks so insensible. I just got formally divorced a few days before only. That too with another actress.

It never worked between me and Film. She was busy with her works. I was busy with mine. We rarely shared time together. Looking back, I know that marriage wasn't one out of love. At least from my side. We met each other in certain work and personal parties and went on a couple of dates after our friends suggested. She proposed and I said 'yes'. Two months later we got married. There was happiness in the beginning. Then we grew apart. She blamed me for not giving time. And one year later we started living separate after I saw her in bed with someone else.

And here I am! Again falling for another actress!

I was waiting for the shoot with Nop to be over, listening to KruA discussing about the next day schedules. My eyes following Becky's every moves. Uneasiness gathered in my stomach when he pinned her to the wall the moment they heard the 'start' call. I was watching her. Her every moves. It looked so real. The disgust in her eyes. The shock. More than anything, I spotted something else. Her sparkling eyes got shadows and started getting teary. I was almost on my feet when he pressed his face to Becky's neck. I don't even know how I reached there so fast to stop him from hitting her back. It took everything in me not to strike him across the face.

When I turned back, Becky looked into my eyes. Her tear stained and frightened face. Skin turned red where he kissed or nibbled, leaving tiny red marks. The hand where he gripped had reddened with his finger marks. I couldn't be there. I didn't know what I would do if I stayed there. I just stormed out.

•

"May I come in Miss. Chankimha?". -- KruA's voice brought me back from thoughts. I just hummed a 'Yes' and waited. KruA entered and sat opposite to me.

"About what happened before some minutes Miss......." --

"It was not scripted and what he did was wrong." - I cut his words before he could complete.

"You knew their issues Mr. KruA. Still you chose him. You didn't even bother to inform me before roping him in. What excuses do you have now?" -- He just focused his attention on his feet and didn't answer me.

"Terminate the contract with him and if she is ready, file a complaint against him." - I said without waiting for an answer.

"Is she okay?" -- I asked after some time. KruA looked up. Gave a soft smile. That at least seems positive. She must be okay only. She should be.

•

Becky's POV

"Bec... Are you alright?" - Richie enveloped me in a tight hug the moment I entered the apartment.

"Honey... How you feel now? " -- Mom side hugged me and I looked over Richie's shoulder to see Dad who was standing with worry written all over his face.

"I am okay now. Don't be worried." -- I escaped from Richie's hug after some time and walked to Dad. It was true. I was feeling much better than from the morning.

"Nop fled the scene after the news got leaked. I did try to find his whereabouts. Will make sure to break his jaw once I find him." -- Richie is still fuming.

That actually reminds of someone else. The deep brown eyes that turned red rimmed in anger. The powerful grip that shoved me behind her. Relief flooded over me the moment I got her next to me. Though she didn't say anything, I knew - she was worried , upset and angry.

•

"I hope you are fine now Bec." - Irin said over the call.

"I am gummybear. KruA allowed me to take two days off." - I said.

"Not KruA. Freen. She gave strict instructions to clear away your schedules for two days." -- Irin's words brought smile to my face.

"Nop's contract is terminated. I have heard that she shouted at KruA also for roping Nop in this project even after knowing about the issues related to you both. You can even file a case against Nop if you want to." -- Irin continued. I don't want any case to be filed. Media will celebrate it and there will be another sleepless nights due to commotions.

"umm.... " -- I thought whether to tell Irin about the coffee offer by Freen.

"What is it?" - Came Irin's question. Does she have some magical power to read minds?!

"It's just... It's not important.. Just a friendly... invite. Freen invited me to have coffee with her some day." -- Finally I blurted it out. Silence on the other end. After a while giggling sounds.

"Why are you giggling idiot?" -- I questioned.

"So Noey and her friends are right.. Freen is smitten!" --

What??! I can't believe what she is saying now.

"She literally stalked you online and in their words, she was probably jealous the other day when she taunted you in the washroom." -- Irin was serious. I didn't know what to say. I just remained silent.

"Go for the coffee then Baby Bec... Who knows... Maybe she is the one for you!" -- Irin's laughter rang in my ears.

"She ... The Iceberg... No way..." -- I tried to control the wide smile on my face.

"That iceberg made the entire hall sweat today morning and I have no doubt that she would have hit him if KruA hadn't dragged Nop away. And don't tell me you didn't notice her as well you crafty girl... You can hide from others, but not from me. I did notice you eyeing her many times Bec... So please don't play hard to get." -- Oh, this gummybear is so crooked.

I buried my face on the pillow.., trying so hard not to think of those brown eyes.

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04.09.2024