The princess and the knight

Chapter 8: Some dancing and a rainstorm

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Gauri and her children left early next day. Kajol and Karan paid extra attention to Shahrukh. They knew he would feel a bit sad since his family had returned to India.

Shahrukh smiled when he heard a soft knock on his vanity van. He did not ask who it was but immediately gave permission to enter. He smiled when he saw the face of his considerate co-star.

" Hi, I came to see if you would like some company since we have to wait one hour for the next scene,"

"You always seem to sense when I need a friend," he admitted and opened his arms to welcome a warm, tight hug from Kajol.

"Let's go for a walk, some fresh air and some sunshine is a good way the elevate the spirits" she suggested.

So the two friends were taking a stroll in a nearby park. The friends walked side by side enjoying the nice scenery when they heard thunder and saw dark clouds who where coming their way.

"I thought you said I needed some sunshine," the handsome actor mocked.

"Oh but I little bit light show and music is also nice. Don't you think?" She did not wait for his reply but instead took his hand and pulled his body in a dancing position.

"What are you doing?" A surprised Shahrukh exclaimed.

"We are always dancing in fake rain, let's seize the moment and enjoy the real stuff"

"But it is not raining?"

The words had just left his mouth when the first drops of water fell on their faces.

Kajol smiled triumphantically. Her laughter always worked like a drug on her co-star and the corners of his mouth reflectory curled upwards. His gaze lingered on her beautiful lips, the raindrops had made them moist as if she had licked them in anticipation of a romantic kiss. The rainshower had started to increase and in a few seconds the two friends where drenched from head to toe.

Shahrukh shook his head to shake off these strange romantic feelings he was having for the woman he always considered as a sisterly friend. The raindrops from his wet hair flew in her face. Instead of pulling away from him, her smile just increased and she started dancing. He was pulled with her and soon took over the leading position. They never considered themselves to be good dancers. But when they danced together they always felt each other perfectly. He twirled her around effortlessly, pulled her close and dipped her over his arm. Kajol was enjoying the dance and closed her eyes in contentment. Shahrukh bent over towards her face. He was mesmerised by her glowing face. He knew she always would light up the screen but never had he felt that magnetic pull towards her like a bug to a light bulb. His lips seemed to have a mind of their own and slowly but steadily moved closer to Kajol's rozy lips. Just when he was about to kiss his co-star who still was blistfully unaware of his movement, a big lightening hit a lone tree a few metres from them. It startled them, Kajol's eyes immediately flew open in panick, Shahrukh instinctly pulled her in his arms and shielded her from possible danger.

"Though I love dancing with you it seems we better get out of here!", He suggested.

The two friends ran hand in hand outside the park. Soon they reached the set where Varun spotted them.

"There you are, I was looking for you. With the unexpected storm the outdoor scene has been postponed. We are going to do the bedroom scene of your honeymoon night instead. But I will tell Karan you both will need some extra time to prepare" He smiled and left them to dry themselves in their vans and get ready.

"Shahrukh Sir had a healthy rosy blush on his cheeks. It could have been from the running to escape the bad weather. But maybe it was thanks to his lovely companion, who Varun noticed hand was safely enveloped in Shahrukh's. Varun just knew they secretely loved each other.

Back in his van Shahrukh splashed some cold water on his already wet face before drying himself. If it were not for the lightening he would have made a big mistake. He had gotten carried away, probably mistaken the romantic dancing with one of their film scenes. Yes that must surely have been the reason. It could not possibly be that he was in love with his co-star. No he loved Gauri. But why was it that every time he closed his eyes images of a drenched Kajol came to his mind. And now they had to play a bedroom scene. He was so glad that it was a Karan film. He always kept the scenes innocent and childfriendly.