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A week later...

Shraddha's POV
(Shraddha's apartment)

The thing about success is that, you might have been waiting all your life just to catch the shooting star, but once you catch it, it burns your hand. I have waited all my life for this moment. A moment where I turn on the television and all that's flashing is pictures of me. People constantly praising my work, without a skip of a breath. Me, dressing myself up into a walking luxury store. Me, waiting for an evening that's dedicated to the success of my hardwork.

And now, that I have all that right in front of me.

I am feeling nervous. Actually, nervous is an understatement. I know for a fact that this industry is like a dangerous predator, waiting for a new prey to enter. So it could feast upon it.

Today after the release of the movie, me and Aditya have become the talk of the town. Common audience, media and even some celebrities have gone as far as shipping us.

Today, when I step out of my car at the success bash. All those people, would jump us and I won't have an answer for them.

Me and Aditya are nothing more than friends, maybe even best friends. Me and him get along well, he understands my hidden sass and I understand his dead humor. That's how we go.

It's not a romantic relationship, but people seem to miss that, as they don't see the line between reel and real.

#Adishra is trending no. 1 on twitter. And to say I feel awkward is an understatement.

I swear to God, if the media asks any question about Aditya. I will throw my fucking hands at them.

Looking up at the makeup artist, who has been working on my face for the past 40 mins, I finally decide to ask a question.

"Do you know how much longer this will take?" I asked her politely, giving a small twitch of smile.

"When someone is doing your lipstick, don't talk! Now you have lipstick smudged all above your upper lip." She said, giving me the stink eye.

Yeah anyways, that didn't go too well. The saddest part is that she didn't even tell me how much longer it will take. My butt feels numb sitting on this stupid chair.

After a final stroke of lipstick, I finally get up on my feet, only to be sat down again.

"You still have your hair to be done, are you gonna go to the event with a bird's nest?" She said pointing to my hair, her face showed that she was not really enjoying this interaction.

'Old hag!' I cursed in my mind.

She reminds me of my mother when she gets all naggy. Oh shit!

'Mom I was not calling you a old hag in my brain. I swear!'

. . . . . . 5oo years later . . . . . . .

I stepped outside, into thousands of flashing cameras. Finally, facing my dream.

'This has been your dream since the day you were born Shraddha. I am not going to let you ruin it just because of some shitty nervousness. Hold your head up high, forget all the thoughts and concentrate on walking like a motherfvcking Queen!' My conscience said, more like screamed at me. Sometimes she is actually right. There's nothing to fear. You are getting the attention you deserve and this is the bare minimum. You deserve much much more.

I stood up tall and held my head high as I walked flaunting my maroon dress on my tanned skin. Not feeling a single ounce of nervousness anymore.

I flinched as I felt a hand slide onto my waist. The flash shutters that were going on a constant speed, sped up trying to capture every single shot of this moment.

I turned my head towards my right and saw Aditya, smiling down at me. The refraction of all the flashes behind him, made it look like he was standing in between million little stars surrounding him.

His orbs shone brightly like little diamonds, as he bent down towards my ear.

"You look beautiful, Shraddha." He whispered, his mouth caressing my ear in the slightest way.

Okay, I am not saying I felt butterflies but that's exactly what I am saying. 'I have never felt this with anyone, except V-'

I left that thought right there, not ready to ruin my mood yet.

I smiled back up at him. I could hear the people surrounding us, roar in happiness. The clicks of the camera becoming faster by the passing second.

"You don't look too bad yourself, Aditya. Maybe I'll add the word handsome in there too." I said smiling yet smirking at my attempt to flirt. I swear I just saw him blush.

"How about adding the word mouth watering, cause I can sure see you drooling, Shredder Kapoor." He said smirking.

"This is exactly why no one gives you compliments. Freaking pathetic. And I dare you to call me Shredder Kapoor one more time, I will actually shred you to pieces, no joke." I said through my clenched teeth.

He just stood their snorting, before we moved on to answer the media questions. I was so ready for this.

. . . . . . . . . . .

We entered the hall, where the party was being held.

Disco lights everywhere, the bass of the music was so loud that the walls were thumping with it. Familiar faces caught my attention. Some of them were,ones I would love to see. They were my friends after all.

But some of them reminded me of the time when everyone thought, Shraddha Kapoor was going to fall, to face her defamation.

Back in the days, some of these faces looked at me like, I was a piece of nothing. Not giving me the chance to prove myself.

They had the audacity to stand there and sip on their drink, like inke baap ki shaadi ho.

'Control Shraddha!'

Me and Adi, stepped ahead to first go meet the directors and producers. They had been expecting us to be early, but we were fashionably late.

. . . . . . . . .

It's been an hour and by now the party was in full swing. I had gone over to the producers and had the business talk that we were all supposed to have. Meeting all the new producers, in fact from looking at all their faces it looked like they wanted to cast me in their next movie asap. I minded my own business and acted like I was listening to their boring conversation.

Instead I was looking and observing all the people around me. It seemed like a zoo. There were too many people, too many conversations, too many awkward moments to count.

People were socializing, trying to make connections. Some of them were shit faced drunk, trying to balance and not embarrass themselves any further.

I looked at one of the guys standing next to the pool who was standing with his friends, trying to balance himself on the edge of the pool, but the alcohol in his system didn't allow him to do that. One minute he looked at his friends reach his hand out for help and the next he was falling backwards, right into the pool. Splashing his friends with water.

'Why do people drink so much when they can't handle themselves. What's the point of coming here and embarrassing yourself in front of the whole industry? After the show he has put on tonight, it's safe to say that he will not be getting any work in bollywood. The biggies will make sure of that. All of that gone just because of some alcohol. Tsk'

I looked around the hall to see that everyone was looking at him, but no one gave a reaction. Everyone returned back to socializing with one another.

There were clear groups that were formed, and the leaders of them were quite clear too.

I snickered looking at group A, being the Oldies or should I say the 'Political enthusiasts'. The group included: Ajay devgn, Salman Khan, Amir khan, sharukh khan, Amitabh bacchan, rishi kapoor (this is based in 2013), Abhishek Bacchan, Anupam Kher and Arjun Rampal. A group lead by Rishi kapoor of course. Leave it up to him to have a full on political debate in a bollywood party.

Group B were the divas, or should I say, the unsaid 'Queens' of bollywood. Focus on the word 'unsaid'. This group consisted of Kareena kapoor, malaika Arora, amrita Arora, Sonam kapoor, karishma kapoor and Bipasha Basu.

And maybe count Alia bhatt in too. Cause right now it really looks like she is trying to suck up to them. I feel like internally face palming myself. These ladies are probably going to be making fun of her as soon as she leaves.

Once upon a time, I was also a Kareena kapoor fan, but not anymore. Fuck no! I hate People who think they are superior to everyone else.

I start walking towards the third group, where I can actually see some nice and familiar faces. My friends. I met these amazing people back when I did my first film. I honestly was so used to people being bitches that when these group of people actually showed me kindness, I felt my confidence boost right up into the sky. Safe to say they are like my sisters.

I quietly go and put my arms on two people's shoulder, nearly scaring them.

"And how are my lovely people going?" I say, smiling widely with my teeth showing. Of course I'd be smiling, I am seeing them after so long. Even though we like message each other every day. Life has taken a big toll on all of us. We all are too busy with work to even meet each other.

They all turned to me and no doubt there was the biggest smile on their faces.

They freaking jumped me trying to hug and talk all at the same time.

"You bitch congratulations, you are the next big thing of bollywood!" Deepika said, screaming at the top her voice. She might seem like a mature and shy girl to the audience, but in reality she is the most excited one of the batch.

Deepika padukone, do I really need to give an explanation of who she is. An actress who might have started out slow, but it took her one right movie to shake the whole industry with her speechless acting. Now, she rules the industry with her big doe eyes, tall tanned body and cute button dimples.

I met her on the set of my first movie, when she came to meet the director of that time. We both being shy and awkward, it was hard for us to break the ice. So what did we do? We accidentally rammed into the spot boy and broke one of the best cameras that was going to be used for the shoot.

We got a lot of scolding and we were sent to detention in our vanity van, as soon as we sat down and looked at each other, we burst out laughing like maniacs. And that's when I knew she was going to be one of my favorite people on this planet.

Smiling at her I went and hugged her tightly, but I was immediately pulled away from the hug.

"Yeah, freaking hug her first and leave me alone. I have had my arms spread for like an hour now, waiting for you to come and you go to her first. Now, I look like a goddamn scarecrow in the middle of a bollywood party." Anushka said, talking with her hands all over the place, being the biggest drama queen she is.

Anushka sharma, started with a bang and stayed like the pathaka that she is. You ask people who Anushka sharma is and they will tell you; oh the outgoing actress who made "THE SRK" ride a bike, sitting behind her on the back? The one who is sarcastic yet funny, but if she shows you her intense acting you will fall for her.

The situation I met her in, is not something I like to think about again. It brings out bitter memories. But in those bitter memories, she works as the source of sweetness.

Casting couch is really big thing in bollywood. It's when an actor is put on line to get a movie, by sleeping with the director. I was caught in a situation like that once. It was in the Yash Raj building. I was so scared when he started approaching me. I was weak back then. I mean come on I was only twenty.

I remember running out in the hallway like never before, but he was faster, he caught me. But before he could do anything, out comes Miss robinhood Sharma from one of the toilets, singing...

'Ae! Kya bolti tu? Arrey ae...'

She saw us and stopped singing the song, the shock on her face was hilarious but I couldn't laugh, cause the pig was holding me tightly from my upper arm and to be honest this situation was not appropriate enough to laugh.

She was furious, so furious that the first words to come out of her mouth were; 'ARREY AE! KYA KAR RAHA HAI BE?' My girl legit continued her song but this time she screamed the words.

And then what? Two kicks to the groin, one elbow in the throat. The man fell weeping like a little kid.

She looked at me, I was shocked to see she just knocked a man out, but I was even more shocked to see tears flowing down her eyes. She ran up to me giving me the biggest hug, telling me sweet words of care. I knew that day that I found a big sister. I learnt to have strength from her. One of the most strongest people I have seen.

Looking at her, I screamed; "How can I forget my Anu!" Jumping on her giving her the biggest hug. She really takes out the child inside of me.

"Okay, leave her now it's my turn!" A voice said, trying to sound like a whiny baby but it still has the mature touch in it.

I turned around to see Katrina standing there with her arms folded. "I guess people have forgotten me." She said with a small knowing smile on her face.

Katrina kaif, The mature and kind one of our group. When we get out of hand she is the one who handles us. The girl debuted in bollywood before any of us, didn't start off well, but soon started gaining attention. So much attention that she became one of the most talked about people in the industry. Titled as the Indian Barbie, she rules the industry.

How I met her you may ask? At a dance studio. Dance being a mutual passion for the both of us, we were always the ones who were left last in the studio. Practicing our skills till late at night. Correcting each other, helping each other and balancing each other out.

Spending so much time together, shedding tears and sweat, always striving to reach our full potentials, we became the best of friends.

I went up to her and gave her a hug, looking up to her and smiling brightly. "I would never forget you!" I said with a whiny tone.

"Yeah but you have forgotten me. Of course I am left for the last." Another voice said from the back.

Parineeti Chopra, she debuted last year. Her phenomenal performance caught everyone's attention in bollywood.

This one is like my jaan, I have known her since highschool and since then she has been my bestest friend. Her being the same age as me, distinguishes her from the rest of the group. As all of them are older. Us being the children, we are the naughty people of the group.

Partners in crime.

"Oh yeah, I actually forgot you existed Pari. You are not that special." I said scoffing in a sarcastic way. She widened her eyes and pretended to look offended. We looked at each other and burst out laughing.

I jumped on her and gave her the tightest hug, while jumping and going round in circles.

"Yeah, I am just going to leave now." Anushka said pretending to look disgusted.

"No bro don't leave, I have so much gossip. You won't even imagine the amount of tea I have!" Pari said, stopping anushka in mid track. Leave it up to Pari to give us more spicier news than bollywood spice ever could.

"Ok so first of all let's start with the new comers. Siddharth and Alia are in love, but Alia is in denial. Poor Siddharth asked her out and she straight up denied it saying, she has her priorities to take care of right now. She was with me when that happened. Guess what? As soon as Sid turned around, our little Alia starts sobbing. Like, huh?! I tried to support her, but she ran away. What in the name of a highschool drama?" She said, trying to hide her excitement.

"They are obviously not ready for a relationship yet. I mean come on they just started, if they focus on romance they will fall. So I am with Alia for this one." Katrina said, like she was trying to state the obvious.

Looking at Katrina, I can see why she is where she is right now. The mindset she has is one of a capable woman. A career oriented woman. There have been a lot of rumors of her and various actors dating, including the famous Salman Khan, but only her close ones know that she is nothing but career driven.

"Also, another rumor that was going around was that, there's a certain someone that has a huge crush on our very own Deepika Padukone." Pari stated waving her eyebrows in a suggestive and teasing manner.

"What rubbish, it's nothing like that! Ranveer is just a friend." She said trying to hide her blush, totally ruining her plan of hiding the obvious.

"But I never said it was Ranveer?"

There, Parineeti dropped the bomb. Deepika looked like she wanted the earth to swallow her right at that moment.

"Interesting! It looks like DP also has developed a crush." Katrina said trying to hide her laughter.

"Very nice! You had to freaking fall for that douchebag of a player. Out of all the people you decide to fall for my ex, that I have complained about a million times!" Anushka said rolling her eyes. Now don't get her wrong, she is not jealous. She is just angry because she hates Ranveer and thinks that Deepika deserves better.

"Oh c'mon Nush! Only because he came up to you and politely told you that you were too much for him to handle, doesn't make him the bad guy. That was all he could do and he decided to tell you the truth. You need to understand his point of view, the relationship goes two ways. We have been through this, we are not doing this again." I interrupted her. Sometimes I have to take the lead in my hand because anushka can go out of hand.

"Yeah yeah, freaking take his side. Fine I understand. DP he is not even that bad. I kinda just like to keep grudges so I don't pity myself. You know what I mean? He is a good guy he'll keep you happy." She sighed.

"You guys are exaggerating, it's nothing like that!" Deepika said trying to convince us. Key word trying.

"Guys, look at that. I think some kind of drama is going to take place. It's a whole love square included." Pari said pointing behind me.

I turned around to see what the fuss was about and I froze looking ahead of me.

"Who invited Varun and his girlfriend here? I mean I understand Varun, but does he take his girlfriend everywhere with him? That's like me taking my mum to a party like this. My mum is not related to any of this. So you get the point. Not like she'll be interested to come to this fish market" Anushka said, while scoffing.

"On top of that, Alia and Siddharth are staring at the couple." Katrina spoke.

"I have a feeling there's going to be a lot of drama" Deepika said and as soon as she said that, Varun turned and caught me staring.

Our eyes locked, I saw a flicker of emotion in his eyes for a millisecond before it turned into coldness again and he turned away.

That's what it was, we were not on good terms anymore. How can I forget? Freaking hell!

I put my 'resting bitch face' on and turned my eyes away from him.

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That's another chapter of Behind the scenes done. I don't even know how many more chapters are to come. I started writing this book just to settle my imagination of Varshra being together. To create an alternate universe, I didn't even think people would read it.

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