Will she be fine? What if they argued yet again due to me? How will clear this mess?

Questions like this floated up in his mind which absolutely had no answers. He tossed left and right on his bed being disturbed by his thoughts. In any way, he had to wait for the next day to check upon her. He slept after a long time.

Next day started off as usual. The day was tightly packed and everyone went off to dress up for the scenes wasting no time. The team didn't even meet up for a normal "good morning" greeting. The shot was set up and Aditi and Zain were to shoot for a kitchen scene where Avni was to do a war with cooking in the kitchen. Going by the script, Zain grabbed Aditi's wrists to hold tightly engrossed in an eye lock. Avni's hands are burned and she must flinch in pain according to the script. The scene was intense and Aditi did a brilliant job. After "CUT" was called Aditi rushed to her room clutching her wrists tightly. He also saw tears in her eyes which were not caused by the scene or glycerine.  Everybody looked at each other questioningly and Zain signaled Nalini to go and check on her.  Just before she turned to go, they heard one of their CVs shouting at Aditi from the room. Zain couldn't resist himself and he also went with Nalini, Saay and Gautam to see what was happening.

In the room, Aditi stood like a school child in front of CV2 with eyes squeezed shut in pain where CV2 was nursing a wound on her wrist.

CV2: Aditi! This is a bloody show and you work in it. You have every right to say if anything is bothering you. You already had a wound on your wrist and continued with this scene. What the hell do you think of yourself? Now have look at your hand. Its paining na idiot!

Hearing this, everybody shot angry looks to Aditi while Saay rushed to her aid in worry. She caressed and dressed up her wound which was in deep red and blue tinge shade indicating dead cells at that place. 

Saay: Ye kaisi chot hai Adu?

Aditi mumbled and answered : Wo kal raat apartment ke gate se takraya tha... wahi hai...

Zain: Aise?

Aditi: Haa...

Zain noticed Aditi not meeting his eyes while talking. Somewhere he felt, she was lying. He felt its not the right time to ask and kept mum. Another AvNeil scene of a romantic dance was scheduled to be shot soon once Aditi felt better. She came after 30 minutes to enact the scene which AdiZa had discussed a day before to create magic on the screen as usual. Aditi was wearing a pale purple plain Saree along with black off shoulder blouse. Her sarees were draped in a different style exposing her waistline adding more glamour to her desi look. 

Director: ACTION!

Zain pulled Aditi close and encircled his arms around her waist. He squeezed her bubbly waist as demanded by the scene. Aditi's one hand which rested on his chest suddenly got shifted and  clutched tightly onto his collars. Zain could see Aditi trying hard not to spill tears and constantly maintaining an irritated look as per the scene. He twirled Aditi twice before grabbing her back into his masculine arms. He engulfed her from behind and nuzzled her neck unknowingly sending shivers down her spine. Zain slowly caressed his hands over her waist as if to soothe her pain out which went unnoticed by the crew. Aditi involuntarily closed her eyes feeling contented.    

Director: CUT! That was brilliant guyz! Felt so original! Now take a break both of you. I will carry on with Neela and Ali's scene. 

Aditi kept her gaze down and her heart throbbed with irregular beats to get out of Zain's back hug and move away. But she stood still leaned to Zain and his support. Since the director along with the crew got busy with the next shot being set up in another room, none of them noticed anything happening there. Aditi's heart bounced and pounded in tension as she could sense Zain's questioning eyes over her. She was falling weak and she couldn't let that happen.

As the crew left the room, Aditi turned to Zain and did exactly the opposite of what she planned to do. She lept into his arms and his protective strong hug letting out continuous sobs. Zain lost his balance and stumbled backwards to a table to which he suddenly pressed his hands for support. He stood silent for some time and slowly cupped her face. He couldn't take it anymore.

Zain: Adi...

She became conscious of what she was doing and straightened herself up.

Aditi: Hmm.. Sorry.. Main..wo..

Zain came closer to her silently staring into her eyes. His breathe fanned her lips defining how close they were.

Aditi: Zain...

He kept his index finger on her lips and lightly pecked the tip of her nose making her smile a little with a single tear drop flowing down her face.

Zain: Ssshhh.. Adi... Chot kaise lagi tumhe? Aur wo bhi ek nahi... 

Aditi felt numb and kept silent.

Zain: I am asking you something. I am sure there are still more scars and wounds other than these two I saw today. I just wish what I am thinking is not true. Sach batao Aditi. Jhoot bolne ki koshish bhi math karna...

Aditi: I told you na.. gate se..

Zain: SHUT UP! I am not a fool to believe that. Look at me and say this once more. Why do you even try to lie when you can't?

Hearing his raised voice, Nalini and Jahaan rushed over to them in the room. 

Nalini: Kya hua? Why are you shouting at her?

Zain: Poocho is se! 

Jahaan: Aditi.. What happened?

Zain: Tell her to speak up the truth.. warna mujhse bura koi nahi hoga. 

Jahaan: Us se poocho ki chot kaise lagi use?

Nalini: She said that already.

Zain: There are still more wounds and marks on her body guyz! Nalini tum poocho.. May be she will open up to you. Come Jahaan, lets go out.

Before they moved out of the door, he was sure he heard Aditi mumble..

Aditi: Just had an argument with BF...

Jahaan slammed the door shut and bolted from inside giving  stern look to Aditi. His blood boiled. But even then, he pulled her closer for a side hug.

Jahaan: Bahot dard ho raha hai? Doctor ke paas chale? We will get them some first aid. 

Aditi hugged him tight on finding such immense care in his voice. She cried her heart out explaining what had happened the previous day when BF saw Zain dropping her home. He had twisted her hands and squeezed her waist in his extreme possessiveness and anger. Aditi looked at Zain and kept her head on his chest seeing his welled up eyes. It panged his chest that she faced the wrath of a terrible man the previous day somewhere due to him. He was just a small distance away from her place and still couldn't do anything for her. Unnecessary jealousy and obsession was overpowering BF. Anger surged through his veins but still he stroked Aditi's hair lovingly.

Zain: Adi..

Aditi: I will talk to him. Let's try once more. I know you are angry. 

Zain: Aditi.. tum...

Aditi: I am fine. You held right at the wound. Isiliye dard hua..

Zain: Baat chot ya dard ki nahi hai baba.. Its high time he realise what is he doing. Talk with him calmly once and make him understand. This is not love, its crazyness which won't do anything good to any of you. You will go home today and sort this out. One more time, if this happens Aditi! You won't be able to stop me! I know I am just your co-star and have no right on you. But for me, you are my friend and I can't withstand such things happening with my friends, moreover a girl. 

Aditi nodded in a yes. Jahaan stormed out of the room with Nalini unable to control his anger. Zain soon followed him, but turned back to shout..

Zain: Tell him next time he pulls off a similar stunt like this, he will have to deal with Zain Imam! You heard it right?

Aditi smiled at his concern and said.

Aditi: Whichever girl has got you in her destiny is the luckiest girl in the world Zain. I love you for this.

Zain( softened a little and smiled): I love you too Adi. In fact everyone of us do. Keep that in mind. Hmm? Never feel you are alone.

Aditi nodded assuringly and Zain left the room leaving behind Aditi in a pool of thoughts....