My feet ached with every step I took as I ran in every direction I was called into. I started the day in an acceptable form but now my hair was tied in a messy bun, my t-shirt had coffee stain and God knows how tired my face looked.

Promoting a song was like the worst phase and though fans loved every stage but it was difficult to keep up with the task. Promotions included dances, reality shows, events, fan meets, talk shows and sometimes surprise local visits as well. And all this was tiring for both artists and the staff which in this case was me.

I had more than a month holiday left and I was not fired from the job so I knew I would be the co-manager till my holidays were not over.

Since morning boys had a talk show, a radio show, another talk show and now there were promoting their new single on another channel so the practice was going on. It was one in the morning and boys still seemed energetic enough.

I was sitting down after hours of running errands as they practised. Pulling my knees close to my chest I rested my head on my knees. For some reason, I started thinking about Camilla who was supposed to be my sister but all she did was demean me and walked away like I was not worth her time. I thought about my father who didn't even bother to meet me not because he didn't love me because my existence didn't even matter.

Maybe the tiredness got to me or maybe I was just stressed but I suddenly felt the tears flow from my eyes.

"Zee?" I heard the concerned tone and lifted up my head to find Ross.

I wiped off my tears hurriedly feeling embarrassed.

"What's wrong?" He asked sitting down next to me on the floor.

"Nothing."

He gave me the don't lie-to-me indignant look.

"I like you more than her, by the way," Ross said casually looking straight ahead like he was thinking something.

"Yeah sure," I mumbled to myself pretty sure that he was consoling me.

"You guys really have a tough job," I said trying to change the topic.

He smiled and nodded.

We just sat in silence for a while and it was comfortable.

His phone buzzed in the silence but he didn't move to respond.

"My mother probably." He answered my unasked question.

I nodded not sure what else to say.

"Answer it for me, will you?" He handed me his phone.

"And what should I say?"

"That I am busy." I felt the sadness in his words.

"Hello," I answered and the woman on the other end gushed with relief.

"Ross, how are you?" She asked.

Clearing my throat I answered," Sorry Ma'am, but Ross is busy. Do you need to leave a message?"

All this while Ross just stared at the wall in front of us.

"Oh, okay. Tell him..." She stopped for a while and then said, "Never mind. I will call later."

She hung up and heavy air of awkwardness formed between us.

"She misses you," I told him.

Yes, it was a lie and she didn't tell me that. But the desperation in her tone said everything.

"She said that?" He turned to look at me with a shocked look.

"Hmm," I said avoiding looking at his eyes.

Then he was silent again.

"Zenna." Someone called out from the staff and I got up ready to go back to work leaving a silent Ross alone.

***

The final rehearsal was announced and it was two in the morning. Boys looked exhausted but never failed to thank me every time I did something for them. They all went in to change since the final one was a dress rehearsal and I hurried to get the spare stuff in the dressing room.

I heard the door click and saw someone walk in.

"Why are you doing this Cam?" It was Liam's voice.

"Because I like Zaidan."

She sounded so insincere.

"No, you don't. You love his popularity. Don't hurt the guy again." Liam just scored a point for himself.

"It's my decision what I do and I do not love you so stop pestering me, Liam." She said in a cold way.

"What are you up to now? Why did you ask for the commercial with VICTOR?" He asked not letting her off easy.

"They choose me, Liam, because I am the best out there."

Liam sighed in frustration.

"Final warning Liam before media knows about your unrequited love for me." She threatened him and left.

I saw Liam and the defeated look on his face. His fist was clenched and it felt like he wanted to yell at someone. Next thing he did was to punch the mirror in front of him.

I winced out loud forgetting that I was hiding.

"Who is it?" He called out in an angry tone.

I stepped out from behind the props box, "Sorry, sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to. I swear to God I will not say a word to anyone."

I rushed with my words afraid that I might be the next one to get punched.

He relaxed and leant on a wall his hands bleeding now.

"Umm...can I help?" I asked as softly as possible.

"I don't think she likes you that much."

"Not with my sister you jerk, with the wound," I said in frustration as to how love blind he was.

He chuckled for some reason and nodded.

I grabbed the nearest piece of clothing and wrapped his hands in it.

"follow me." I took him to the VICTOR's dressing room and pulled out the first aid box.

The boys were already gone for rehearsal so it was only a few staff member. I quickly cleaned the wound and wrapped it up in the bandage.

"Don't do such things. Your fans will be hurt if you miss any event. And imagine when they see that you got hurt." I told him a fan's feeling.

"You are worried about me?"

"I am telling how I would feel if anyone, God Forbid, from VICTOR got hurt." I gave him a sharp look.

"A VICTOR fan, huh?" He smirked at me as I nodded.

"There, it's done. Now take care of this." I said and was about to leave.

"Don't you think I fell in love with the wrong sister?" He asked making me stop in shock.

"No, I think you fell in love with a wrong person."

He got up and ruffled my hair in an affectionate manner, "See you around, make-up girl."

***

"Where were you?" Skyler asked in a disapproving tone.

"Helping staff." I lied feeling uncomfortable.

"Oh Okay. Help me remove the make-up please." He said and sat down on the chair.

I bet he was awkward after saying please and I held back a smile.

I dipped the cotton ball in a cleaning lotion and started cleaning up his face which was really flawless even without all the help. My ears heated up for no reason and I tried not to shriek like a fan girl.

Being this close was unnerving as I felt around Brent but it was a little worse when it came to Skyler. He was really good looking and also now that I know him a little, he was not a jerk either.

"I think every part of my body is aching." He said with his eyes still closed.

"I am sure. I am turned even when I didn't do much." I answered to keep everything casual.

I moved closer to clean the right side of his face and suddenly he opened his eyes. I went on sudden panic mood and backed off making him laugh.

"You have never been this close to a guy?" He teased me which was so unlike Skyler.

Maybe the lack of sleep was making him crazy.

"No," I muttered feeling flustered.

"You never had a boyfriend?" This time his voice raised a little in shock.

I didn't answer him and continued with my cleaning.

After I was done and packing the final stuff I realised he has never asked me to remove the make-up before. Boys usually did that themselves especially Skyler.

"We are going to my favourite waffle place this weekend." He said suddenly.

"Why?" I blurted out faster than I should have.

"Our date, remember? I miss that place and I want to go." He was serious about the date.

"But you can opt out of it if you want." I offered him a freedom card.

"I hope you like waffles." He was not taking no for an answer.

And I was living a dream... a date with the member of your favourite band!

Suddenly the next band for practice came and we stepped out. I realised his whole demeanour changed around other people. He became tough and arrogant. I followed him with the heavy duffel bag.

And as soon as we were in the parking lot he almost snatched the bag from me.

"Couldn't take it sooner from you because I don't want people to think I am soft because once they do they can make your life miserable."

I realised that Skyler was defending himself from the bullies around and I decided to help him with that.

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Back from holidays! And here is the update! :)

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