*Prathap Pov*
Damn it! I thought staring at the car that is leaving the house compound while remembering her expression when she passed us. It was... was completely blank just like the one the person beside me is showing for sure.
I have seen that look many times on Vikranth's wife's face but never tried to know the reason behind it. I turned to stare at her and found her staring back at me with the same look.
"I didn't mean it like that. Will she listen to me if I say that?" I asked to which she turned around to walk back inside but
*Anitha Pov*"Thank god! You are here on time. Why did you switch off your phone the day before yesterday and even sent that cryptic message saying that you will contact me first if you need anything and to not disturb you." Keerthi asked while I sat on the chair to get my make-up done before changing my attire for the first shooting."What happened?" She continued frowning and I sighed gesturing the artist to start doing her work."Anitha!" She used my real name instead of the stage name and I finally shifted my eyes to look at her."What happened? I was this inch away from getting seduced by..." she covered my mouth with her hand before I can continue and ga
*Anitha Pov*"Do you remember what I said yesterday?" Keerthi asked after I finished the scenes for the morning shoot and they are shooting for other characters now."Yes! I shouldn't think much about their attitude." I replied while taking thewaterbottle from her hand.As we expected, there are a few people on the set who is giving me the looks that show their stand on the recent scandal. We never expected everyone to believe me and it is better if I keep that I mind and don't take their words or actions to heart."Good! It looks like you felt nervous while shooting."
*Prathap Pov*"What is it?" I asked with my eyes closed after lifting the phone from the side table only to hear Deepak's hurried tone."Are you okay? I am ringing the bell for the past ten minutes but you are not opening the door." Deepak asked and I frowned opening my eyes.I shifted my phone away from my ear tocheckthe time only to feel the drowsiness leave completely."Why are you calling now?" I asked raising my voice as it is time for us to open therestaurantand I am
*Anitha Pov*"So, he was here again today?" Keerthi asked after passing the new contract for a brand and this will be a major one for me in India."How do you know that?" I asked looking away from the contract and she searched on her phone before showing a picture of me waving at Prathap who is getting inside hiscarin the early morning.I shook my head before concentrating back as the headline is not a bad one and even encouraging our couple and there is no need to worry about it."You both changed the tactic and decided for him to shift here instead of you shifting to h
*Prathap Pov*"Are you okay?" I asked Shrishti as she continued to stare at the door.She slowly turned around asking, "Why did you ask her to wait at your place? We were just gossiping here and nothing important.""You were upset hearing the words she said and it will be uncomfortable for both of you to stay at the same place." I explained and she frowned hearing that."What are you talking about? I am not affected by Vikranth anymore and didn't I tell you I was thinking about something else recently?" she asked and I gave her a confused look."Then what was your earlier expression?" I asked and she scratche
*Anitha Pov*"Again?" I asked Keerthi in confusion and she nodded sighing.At present we are waiting for the shooting to start but turns out another important character artist has changed to a newactorlast weekend but the news didn't spread out.Today is going to be the last day Keerthi joins me for shooting or any other schedule as she trained the new assistant of hers which was Vikranth's idea after hearing her words.She already stretched it to two weeks even though Manoj and I were behind her to stop stressing herself like this for the past one week as we let her b
*Anitha Pov*"I will be back." He said placing his hand on my cheek and I nodded smiling.However, when he started walking away from me, I felt worried thinking I will be alone with his mother right now.Am I going to have another battle of words with her or should I just ignore no matter what she comments?No matter what I still don't want to fight with her and it doesn't change the fact that she is his mother. Even if I don't like her at least I shouldn't be rude. I guess ignoring is better.With that decision made, I finally controlled my breathing but felt her holding my hand in a hurry asking, "Does my s
*Anitha Pov*"No need to wait for me, Manoj." I said arranging the mask properly after he stopped thecarnear the back entrance of therestaurant."Noted! Give me a call if you want me to pick you up." He said nodding at me while I calmly stepped out of thecar.He waited until I stepped inside before driving away and I somehow stopped near the steps I need to take to get inside the kitchen part which must be empty during this time as it's already mid