A Love So True

Chapter 45

Flashback.....

Shubman navigated through the crowded hallway. He was then very popular amongst youngsters , Shubman posted gym snap , mini vlogs on daily basis in social media. His Instragram followers reached one milion last month. It's impossible that he was attending any public event and people aren't recognising him. Shubman had a huge female fanbase . As soon as he went down from the VIP guests area , several college students , some other people also surrounded him , asking for selfie , hug , autograph etc . Dodging  selfie , hugs and handshake requests he made his way towards the backstage . His focus was singular: finding Ishan.

Comittee members saw Shubman was being surrounded by students and his face wasn't looking good , he might annoyed by all of these. Two members came forward, cleared the path for him and helped him to reach the backstage. They asked Shubman about his arrival in the backstage. Usually ,if  the VIP members needs rest or needs to use washroom , college prepared the governing body lounge for it. Last year , the president of GB broke the old lounge and constructed a comparatively bigger lounge with fancy architecture . The room has every facilities . Shubman who came here before for funding related issues , took rest in the GB lounge. Comittee members were surprised when Shubman was walking towards the backstage. The washroom facilities of vanity room wasn't good , moreover in any days of events , when more students use the washroom , it becomes more dirty and not suitable for using a VIP guest like Shubman. They insisted him that they'll take him to the GB lounge but Shubman turned down the proposal by saying he has some reason to go there. Committee members didn't dare to say anymore , they couldn't afford to offend him. After, reaching the backstage , Shubman's eyes were looking around , finding that one person he was longing for . Students who had upcoming performance with some of who performed in the last drama were scattered around the backstage. Many of them stood up on seeing Shubman Gill there , murmured were buzzing around the room. Girls were drooling over how hot Shubman Gill was looking. Shubman was giving blind eyes to them , he only wanted a glance of that one person. One of the committee members hesitantly asked Shubman if he was looking for someone or something. Shubman lowered his voice and asked ,

" Can you ask someone about Ishan Kishan's whereabouts? He is from English Department , a freshers. Don't tell anyone that I'm asking for him ."

The comittee member wondered what does a heavyweight person like Shubman Gill has something to do with a simple college going boy. He extinguished his curiosity and went to find Ishan. Upon inquiring, a passing student  who had performed in the same drama , directed him to the vanity room. The comittee member came and informed him. Shubman bid a thanks and told them that he can go alone.

Shubman pushed open the door of the vanity room , revealing a space cluttered with costumes, makeup, and scattered accessories. Chairs and dressing tables lined the room, evidence of the cast's pre-performance preparations. Surprisingly , not a single person was present there.

He called out, "Is anyone here ?"

but received only silence. Shubman sighed. Seemed like his fate didn't want him to meet Ishan. Maybe, because meeting him or getting to know him , could cause problems in the future. Shubman wasn't confident , he knew Ishan's presence would make things worse. He could never be able to resist Ishan's charm , even if he tries his best. He came here without thinking about the consequences . Shubman ran his fingers through his hair.

" I should go back. It's better not to meet him."

He was about to take a step towards the door but a sudden urge of using the washroom struck him, and Shubman slipped into the washroom . The washroom wasn't very big , several wash basins were lined up in one side in the opposite of four toilet cubicles. Shubman  looked at his reflection on the mirror . The mirrors were't  very clean , maybe some people wiped their lipstick , kajals on it . Sides of the mirrors were covered by colorful stains. The lipstick stains pulled a thought in his mind , when Ishan was playing the princess role , Shubman noticed his lips were tinted with a redish shades of pink. Did Ishan use any lipstick on his lips ? Or was it his natural lip colour ? Shubman suddenly felt his throat went dry. If Ishan was present here with him , he could look closely at those lips , maybe rubbed his thumb on his lips , feelings the suppleness. The more he imagined , the more he became thirty. This thirst wasn't for water deficiency at all. This could be extinguish only if he could drag Ishan inside a toilet cubicle , push him on the surface of the door and kiss him senselessly. The image flashed inside his mind , Shubman suddenly felt blood from his whole body rushed towards his lower abdomen. His body started burning with desire.