"What did I do? Today I asked her to trust me and then I accused her. Agrr how I will apologize?", Sidharth thought and scratched his hair in worry. He realized that he ruins everything in his anger and jealousy. He closed his eyes tightly as he want her to tell everything to him first before telling the same to others. He wants to make her laugh and enjoy his company otherwise he fears that someone took her with him. What if Shehnaaz started to like a guy who is calm rather than him who is hurting her every time? The mere thought scared him and he opened his eyes with a jolt to see the director saying the shooting is delayed. He sighed and looked back to see Shehnaaz standing in one corner

He wants to go toward her and take her away but he can't because of the shoot. He wants to apologize also but he doesn't dare to do the same in front of everyone. What if she shouted at him? He heard people calling him and he went towards them faking a smile. He gestured for Shehnaaz to come and sat with one boy placing one chair beside him for Shehnaaz.

Shehnaaz came there as her legs were aching while standing and sat on the chair that Sidharth kept for her but after moving the chair a bit away from Sidharth to show him that she is furious. He looked at her to see if she is hurt by looking at her expressions and understood that she is sad. Her face again lost happiness and a smile because of him, he didn't want that. He wants her to talk with him, she should talk about her life and get comfortable but only with him. He doesn't trust anyone else here.

He has seen the true colours of many people while working in this industry, someone tried to remove him from the film he was working for because it was with popular actor Amitabh Bachchan. And Sidharth used to trust that person a lot, and this is not the only reason but there are many which make him hate Bollywood. He just works there for himself and avoids making friends. He doesn't want Shehnaaz to hurt herself more by going close to fake people who will hurt her in the end. He gestured for Shehnaaz to come and moved his chair a little toward her. Shehnaaz glared at him and was about to move away when she heard someone questioning Sidharth

"Who is she to you Sidharth? Like she came here and is living with you. And most importantly you are not getting irritated with her. And you are looking at from the time she is here. Why?", asked Vikram one of his colleagues sarcastically as he observed Sidharth looking at her every second which made him doubt. What if they are having an affair? His question angered Sidharth as someone just pointed out his relationship with Shehnaaz. No one has the right to do that.

"What do you mean by this? She is my friend and who are you to question me? I don't get irritated while talking with you all too then what is wrong with her? And it is my life and my wish whom I want to look at. Think before questioning me, you don't have any right", Sidharth said greeting his teeth. He gave a straight answer which looked rude to Vikram, Shehnaaz looked at Sidharth and flinched hearing his angry voice. Now his reply scared her, what if he broke up with her because of her attitude? She started to think, does she have any right to stay angry at him and question him? She shooked her head thinking that she don't have any and looked down as she don't want Sidharth to think that she told about thier relationship to anyone.

"Why do you get angry so easily?", Vikram asked Sidharth getting irritated by his reply. He asked just randomly and Sidharth's reply hurt him

"Because it's my nature. If you have any problem then don't talk with me. I don't care, we are here for the shoot not to talk on personal matters ", Sidharth gave a straight answer again as he don't care what people think about him. He is happy being alone because he needs true people in his life, not fake who just show that they are good to everyone but in reality they are toxic. His temper is very high now and anybody can see his veins clearly because of his anger. He looked at Shehnaaz and got angry when Shehnaaz looked aside when he turned to her. He didn't like it, she was looking at them before then why she is avoiding them now? Just because of these people. He stood up angrily not being able to control himself anymore and left from there after hitting one chair with his leg.

When Shehnaaz heard the thud sound of the chair she noticed Sidharth going back. She flinched in fear sensing his anger just because of her. She heard that guy calling Sidharth mad which she didn't like and went behind Sidharth as she don't want to stay with them. She is already scared of his anger, she doesn't want him to break her relationship with him due to her attitude. She walked until she noticed him sitting below a tree.
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Just because of them he fought with Shehnaaz and she is quiet, he doesn't know what to do now. He came outside and sat on the ground leaning on the tree. He regrets his behaviour and wants to apologise but without creating any scene here, he hates rumours and cameras which are capturing him every time. They are always behind him like he is a criminal and they are police. He held his forehead in worry and closed his eyes to think how he will manofy her. His life is always mean to him, he thinks of good and in the end, he gets disappointment.

Soon he felt someone's hand on his shoulder, without opening his eyes he sensed it is Shehnaaz. He called her name and then opened his eyes which shocked her. She saw clearly that his eyes were closed then how he got to know it was her?

"How do you know it is me?", Shehnaaz asked astonished by his guess. How can he guess correctly?

"I sensed your presence. I don't know how but I can now", Sidharth said to which Shehnaaz nodded. She started to fidget with her fingers as silence occupied them which she hates but she is scared of his bold and straight answers. She remembered his words and now she want to fight with him for hurting her but how? She doesn't have much courage to fight with him, they are not that comfortable that she could show an attitude to him and expect him to run behind her. She kept looking at him thinking if she should show anger or not because she is very hurt by his words. And if she faked happiness and what is the guarantee it will not create problems in future?

"Stare me as much you want but sit comfortably first", Sidharth said breaking her trance. Shehnaaz took her hand back from his shoulder and tore her gaze away from him

"Don't make him angrier Shehnaaz. Behave yourself ", Shehnaaz thought

"G... go back there. I will stay away from them", Shehnaaz stammered fearing his anger as he is angry right now but hearing her she noticed his frown and lines from his forehead disappeared. Sidharth stood up which made Shehnaaz step back in fear thinking that he will shout at her but he didn't. Instead, Sidharth held both of her hands in his and kissed the back of her hand sending shivers down her body. She looked at him and noticed his eyes are not showing anger anymore.

"I'm sorry for my words. I didn't mean any and you can talk with them I... I don't have any problem ", Sidharth said without looking into her eyes as he don't want to snatch her freedom from her. If he can act with someone then she can also talk with anyone. He will take sometime but he will never mind the same again now. Shehnaaz smiled and was about to hug him but someone called Sidharth's name suddenly which made Shehnaaz step back.

"Sidharth tell me which video should I post fast", asked Rashmi. Shehnaaz understood by looking at her because Sidharth told her name once and passed a smile towards her. Rashmi encircled her arm around his neck and placed her head on his shoulder showing him a few videos. Shehnaaz looked away feeling uncomfortable suddenly, she know she should take it as normal in this industry but is it easy to see your man with someone else? Someone else showing her right more at your man than you? And the main point fans love your man with someone else and not you.

"These two are good", Sidharth said and giggled when Rashmi jumped in excitement which died suddenly when Rashmi kissed his cheek. This is not new, she did it many times but today it felt very uncomfortable to him because before he was single and now he is committed. He looked at Shehnaaz and found her looking here and there avoiding eye contact with him.

"Aww you are best ", said Rashmi once she was done posting the video which Sidharth selected for her.

"You should also take suggestions from him. He is best at it. And don't get angry easily Sidharth. Come for shoot soon", said Rashmi and left from there after pulling his cheeks. Shehnaaz looked down thinking what if Sidharth is also engaged with Rashmi or someone else and asked that girl to stay as his friend?

"Is it normal to kiss someone who is not your fiancee or wife", Shehnaaz asked

"It is normal in Bollywood. Hugs and kisses are normal ", Sidharth said, Shehnaaz felt a pang inside her heart thinking about his words deeply. How can someone let her man kiss someone else? And does that mean Sidharth kissed someone before her? Will he kiss someone else in future too? She can't stop him because his dreams are big. She is now curious to know if he ever kissed anyone or not.

"Will he like it if even I kiss a man?", Shehnaaz thought and her thoughts were broken when Sidharth held her hand again. Sidharth caressed the back of her hand and pulled her closer

"After the shoot, we will go out today ok?", Sidharth asked to which Shehnaaz hummed and asked him to go. Sidharth nodded and went to shoot after kissing her forehead. Shehnaaz blushed remembering the sweet moment, her anger flew away when his lips touched her forehead. She doesn't have high expectations, these small gestures are enough for her. She started to walk to talk with his colleagues again but stopped in the middle when she heard her name mentioned in the conversation.

"Did you ever hear about her name? I never heard that. Shehnaaz is new I guess. She never worked on a movie I think", Shehnaaz heard someone's voice and hide herself to listen to their conversation

"Neither me but I heard that only needs attention and we are a celebrity that's why she was comfortable around us. Of course, she will get fame because of us and I think she is with Sidharth for her benefit who knows which kind of ", Shehnaaz heard this reply and closed her eyes tightly as again those cheap mentions came into her mind. Her heartbeat raised feeling herself very low in front of them, she understood why Sidharth was stopping her. She closed her lips tightly to control herself from sobbing, she can't cry otherwise they will think she is faking it

"Yes we should keep our distance from her ", someone said

"Nah... We should help her haha ", one girl laughed loudly and soon all of them giggled which hurt Shehnaaz. She felt insulted hearing thier voice.

"Yes she has paid followers, she will get a few real because of us", someone said which broke every string of limits for her. Her eyes welled with tears and she decided to stay alone outside and cry because reality has hit her hard. In front of her, they were pretending that they like her and now? She started to run outside while looking down and flinched when someone pulled her suddenly. She looked up and noticed Sidharth holding her arm and now he held her waist too, Shehnaaz looked down to control herself from hugging him instantly and telling him whatever she heard.

"Where are you going? And why these tears now ", Sidharth asked and pulled her close to him, Shehnaaz placed her hand on his chest in reflex but when she heard his question she felt emotional. Why everything in her life is difficult and struggling? People are breaking her confidence, how she will work now? She hugged Sidharth tightly and started sobbing in his arms, she understood that he is the only person whom she can trust her. They all are bad and judged her without knowing her. Sidharth understood something is wrong that is not related to him otherwise she would have shown anger. He rubbed his hand on her back softly to calm her.

"What happened Shehnaaz? ", Sidharth asked caressing her head softly, Shehnaaz looked towards celling to control her tears now. Enough of her crying. "Sidharth will think of you as a weak person, "she thought but again her heart felt heavy thinking about her reputation which is nothing. This fact broke her heart into million pieces. How she will continue work when nobody likes her?

"N... Nothing. I will stay away from them now. Take... me away from this place please ", Shehnaaz requested in a low voice with great difficulty, she felt her throat dry because of crying. Sidharth guessed something wrong because she stammered and understood something happened here. But what?

"Ok but first tell me what happened? ", Sidharth asked, he tried breaking a hug to face her but Shehnaaz didn't let him do that. He sighed in defeat and caressed her back to calm her.

"Sidharth... I want to leave from here ", Shehnaaz requested gaining little strength because of him. Unknowingly he is becoming her strength who can calm her at her worst. Shehnaaz wiped her tears without breaking the hug and again encircled her arm around his waist.

"Wait till my shoot ends. And tell me what is the matter Shehnaaz. Don't test my patience", Sidharth asked angrily as with time he is getting scared and panicked thinking about her. What happened to her and who said what?

"Did anyone say something to you? Did anyone misbehave with you? Tell me Shehnaaz ", Sidharth asked further getting impatient now. He broke the hug forcefully and noticed her red puffy eyes which scared him. Who is the reason for her this state? He wondered

"N... Nothing", Shehnaaz said without looking at him as she don't want him to start a fight. She doesn't even know if he will believe her or not.

"Shehnaaz tell me the truth. I don't care about your past but I want to know everything regarding your present from the time we are in a relationship ", Sidharth asked as wiped her tears which were about to fall

"Sidharth please let this matter go. Your anger will ruin everything ", Shehnaaz said

"Just tell me damn it. What is the matter? Did anyone touch you? I will cut his hands. If you will not tell then I will ask this question from everyone who are present here", Sidharth shouted angrily scaring her. She doesn't want anyone to know she heard them otherwise they will fake stories which she is not ready to listen to anymore now.

"No... They were saying I'm with them for fame and with you too. Sidharth I'm really not like this. I cry because I am like this. I get comfortable because that's my nature ", Shehnaaz said taking a deep breath, her voice was again heavy which Sidharth felt and filled a glass of water for her. Once Shehnaaz drank it he held her hand and dragged her outside

"I know. Don't explain it to me. Tell me who were they? How dare they talk about you? And why are you quiet? Go and fight with them", Sidharth asked angrily and intertwined their fingers together to comfort her. He wants to show her that he will be there for her no matter what.

"I don't want that Sidharth", Shehnaaz said and placed her head on his shoulder to relax. Sidharth hummed in response and caressed her head softly to comfort her. He is not happy with her decision but respects it.

"Fine but you will prove them with your success than", Sidharth said and looked at her with hope to trust him. Now he will focus on making her carrier also to prove those people wrong who don't respect her.

"I can't cross them ever ", Shehnaaz said in a low voice as she is demotivated now

"And maybe you can", Sidharth said and kissed her forehead. He sat on the ground again and asked her to sit beside him. He doesn't care what these people think about him but he cares if someone points their finger at her who is very innocent. He wants all of them to yearn for one meeting from Shehnaaz.
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The next part will be in January❤️ after 4th Jan (according to the tentative date sheet which can extend too as the real one is yet to come)