Unscripted

•Negativity

As dawn broke Parth and Erica awoke from their deep sleep, only to be welcomed by the ruins of last nights storm. The overwhelming notifications on their phone had them curious about the cause and in no time did they understand the root of the trouble. 

Parth was used to it, fame had not come easy to him, and he knew that in such situations it was best to ignore for a good while, till the rage subsides. However it was a first for Erica, she did got hate comments here and there but this was the first time she got it in such a large scale. It is said that curiosity killed the cat. And same happened with her curiosity got the best out of her. She went through ever single comment, every single article and every single photo. The more she dug the more dirt she found. Dirt she did not want to know about. Erica found things she never knew and one of them was that Parth had been part of multiple scandals the biggest one being with Vikas. 

They got a message from the PR and Marketing team that the launch was postponed due to the negative publicity and they needed time to do damage control so they were expected back on sets the next day. It was Sunday eve and luckily they got the tickets and flew back.

It was Monday. The day after they flew back On sets there was this weird tension between Parth and Erica. They mutually  decided to maintain their distance, they were not avoiding each other but they didn't know what were they supposed to do or say to each other plus there minds were working an extra shift as they were busy brainstorming a solution for this problem!

Erica was quite disturbed by the new found information. Vikas and Parth? Though nowadays she was with them almost 24*7.
She never came to know about it.  She noticed both of them acting weird around each other but she didn't spare a second thought about it.
But now what she knew was so much more scandalous than she expected she came across headlines like
( Who molested who? and REVALED: the inside story of Parth and Vikas) she read about all articles she could find.

Since she was a no drama actress. This was way to much for her henceforth she decided to maintain her distance from the duo. She liked her life to be simple sweet and tension free but it was far from what was in store for her in the near future.

Okay so this is how it would roll. We have filmed that shower scene so you both are sorta drenched in water now Erica you are gonna slip while holding his hand. And Parth you are gonna fall over her. Then you both would get lost in the proximity. And Erica you have to stare at him but in a very lost manner. Okay?

Let's get going! Once Sanjay sir comes I would explain the scene further. Any doubts

They both shook their heads in a negative manner. They both glanced at the script once. Since there were no dialogue's hence No prep was required.

Erica's hairs were lightly sprayed with water. Since she was the one who got drenched in the shower.

Okay! One two three and action!!
The director said. The slate is clapped. And the camera's began to shoot.

Erica effortlessly falls on the ground and Parth falls on top of her careful enough so that she doesn't get hurt.

Two camera's start focusing on their faces. Parth was quite into the scene so his hands. Both were lost in the proximity and in a trance his hand brushed her lose lock of hair to the other side to have a better look at her face.
Erica was also intently look at him both were having a intense eye lock when suddenly she lowered her lashes and broke it. He held her chin and made her look at him. And she didn't meet his eyes whatsoever she was a bit too disturbed.
Somehow those eyes made her lose herself. And she knew it wasn't right. They were co-stars plus she had to stay away from him as she decided but those eyes made her go back on every thought that came into her mind. She was losing control, and if anyone knew her she hated that the most she was always in control of her emotions and thoughts.

"Cut!" the director announced.
"Guys that was a great improvisation but the character's are not in love yet! Parth you could do that brushing off the hairs part again but Erica you have to maintain the eye lock let's role again shall we?

Erica - Umm! Can we take a break for a few minutes?

Sure! But finish this scene then we would continue with you two when sanjay sir would arrive.

They continued the scene. Once again Erica fell and Parth fell on top of her, though this time Erica maintained an eye lock she couldn't help but frown. 

Cut! Though the scene went pretty smoothly this time but Parth noticed that she wasn't okay. He just felt it. There was no sensible explanation to it, it was a feeling.

As soon as the scene got over she practically ran off sets and locked herself in her vanity.

He knocked for a while on getting no response he barged in he saw her stuffing her mouth with nachos while looking at nothing. Her attention snapped towards him after a minute Or two.
What? She said while munching her snacks.
She looks cute. Her baby pink crop top with grey leggings suits her. Her hairs were tied up in a bun. From which half were falling on her face. No makeup, no jewelry. Just black ankle socks. After he was done analyzing her look. He found her staring at him with her eyebrows raised up. Giving a 'What do you want' look.

He gave his famous 'I am innocent' look in reply.

She was irritated. With herself! She was acting weird she knew. It's just that she felt weird and now because of her their equation might get awkward. And plus she lost control her confusion came upon her work today. That was the limit for her. Nothing should come between her work and herself but it did and that made her angry and irritated on herself.

She finished her nachos. And got up and said.
Manners nahi hai? Why did you barge into my room?

Oh hello! I knocked for like 10 minutes.

So? Did I open the door? No! It meant mujhe abhi kisi se baat nhi karni hai! So bye! She shoved him out.

Oh hello! I just to ask why were you acting weird?

There it was the question she didn't wanted to answer.

I wasn't! Okay! Bye!

Why are you so adamant on throwing me out? Koi company hai kya?

She rolled her eyes. Can't he just get out. For now! Her temper was increasing.

Koi nahi hai! Jawab de diya, ho gaya na! Bas go!

Bhalai ka zaamana nahi hai!

Haan nahi hai she said while giving a tight lipped smile.

Erica? He asked in a serious tone.

Oh no! No! I don't want to talk god! If he gets to know why I am acting weird then? He would think that I judge people! I don't! Honestly I don't care but this industry here it doesn't work like that. Oh god!

She hummed in reply. She saw her phone on the vanity desk it had a article opened. Holy smokes! She was reading a article about him and Vikas. Where is god when she needs help. She was eyeing the phone.

What's wrong? He asked. While turning towards her desk.

Umm! Nothing. She lied. She hated lying cause she sucked at it.

That's when her phone started to ring. She thanked her stars. But as soon Parth held it to pass her the phone got discontinued.

Jesus Christ! What's up with her luck lately? She wondered.

He was looking at her phone when her tab popped open and he looked at it for a brief second.

Oh! He exclaimed sarcastically.

Great! That's why you were acting weird. He said disappointment lacing in voice.

Parth! No! Was all she managed to speak. He tossed her phone on the little couch. Before storming off!

Great! Just great! She said sarcastically raising her hands above her head towards the lord Almighty.

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So sorry for taking so long, hoped you liked the update!