Love Li(f)e

11.Waiting game

Move too fast through life and you miss the whole point of it, Shubman told you once.

You felt it deep within your bones, echoing in your heart along with the crowd singing along.

"Getting emotional?" Jonita, who was beside you onstage, asked and you nodded. "Me too."

She wrapped an arm around you, holding the mic away as the bass dropped.

The stars in the sky weren't so beautiful as you looked at the thousands on the ground.

Your eyes raked over the crowd, hoping to find someone.

Turning towards a different direction, your eyes repeated the same, stopping only when you recognized the person.

Wearing a mask, a hood over the head, but those eyes you knew unmistakably.

Before your chorus with Benny Dayal came up, you smiled while looking at him in the crowd.

Shubman made it to your concert after all.

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"So what's next for you and your music?" The anchor, hired by the concert promoters, put her question forward.

"As for music, I've signed for another film's soundtrack," you stated. "I can't disclose the movie yet. And after that, I think I need to ask my manager."

The questions went on for a while to the temporary band of sorts you guys formed for the concert.

About tours, upcoming album releases before it was you again.

"And for Aditi," she started and looked up, nodding with a small smile so that she could go on. "We heard about your projects on the professional front. When you're not working, do you have any other hobbies?"

"About hobbies," you thought for a moment in your head. "I've always loved reading. So, maybe that one."

"The reason why I asked that question is, when I'm not hosting shows or events, I like watching movies," she started. "Like Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan."

I mean, you tried, but the smile was too strong to control.

"Anything like that?" The anchor asked again.

"No," you shook your head, still smiling but you knew the excited crowd wasn't convinced. "Just books."

"I'm guessing the genre. Maybe romance?" She asked and you shook your head, mouthing a 'no.'

Your fellow artists had a good time smiling too, having got the hint.

Your anchor kept the energy high, even as it was time to conclude the night.

"We had a Shub(h) Shuruat," she said again, glancing at you with a knowing smile. "Now it's time for us to sign off."

Having ensured the smooth running of the concert, after you all gave your speech expressing gratitude, she thanked the fans, the sponsors, made the special mentions, and all.

Ten minutes later, you got backstage, feeling a bit tired and content at the same time.

"You thought I'd be late, didn't you?" Shubman, who was waiting for you, asked as soon as you appeared in front of him.

"I thought you wouldn't make it at all," you said as he spread his arms for a hug. "Seb told me your flight was delayed."

"Couldn't miss your concert after all," he replied as you crashed into his chest. "You did great, my liege."

"Thank you," you mumbled while he kissed the top of your head.

"Are you crying?" He asked and you shook your head as a no, sniffling. "Are you sure?"