We laugh at what Samarth did on the set as we walk out of the parking to home .

"I'm really so tired , don't wake me up before --" I pause seeing my dad on our couch . At this time .

"Hii" I scratch my neck and he gets up with a smile.

"How are you, how was the shoot today " he hugs me while mumma takes an awkward exit .

"I'm good , how -- are u here at this -- time "

The relationship between my mom and dad has never been the reason for me to dislike him but this awkward feeling makes me want to run away .

My childhood was full of horrifying memories , of my mom dad fighting , my mother crying out loud and him yelling. Things breaking, I trying to shut my ears so that the noise doesn't reach me . Home has never been a safe place for me . Never .

"Aren't you happy " He straightens his jacket "you don't pick my calls . "

"I was on shoot dad and , what do you wanna talk about ? How we Pay our bills or that I should sit at home because it's safer according to you "

"You know I only come out of concern for my only daughter"

"Please don't, I'm a grown up now" Tears barge in my eyes so I turn around and exit my house . My feet still hurt because of wearing heels throughout the long shoot day . I walk out on the road , to nowhere.

I don't know how people are always curious to go home , it has never been the case with me .

I don't blame them for their failed marriage but I know that I never deserved to be under the fire at such age . That's what has always made me crave getting married . I want to go away . With someone who will not yell , not scream at me , will not let our marriage fall apart.

My phone buzzes with a few texts , I go back to the parking and get inside my car .

Samarth : anyone up for shopping tomorrow ?

Abhishek : bro, aren't you tired ? Just go to sleep .

Nia : I'm up for it if you're paying . *laughing emoji*

I sigh, my head falls back . Looking to my left, I see him exiting , my mother following him .

She smiles awkwardly but he says something to which they both begin to argue before parting ways , again .

Elvish : no possible , tight schedule .

I want to get something for my mom, to make her happier and a few books for myself so I type ,

You : I want to come.

Samarth : great

Elvish : tell me what time

I shut my phone and walk back home and go to sleep.

The next evening , I get ready and get to the spot we promised to be at . I take a taxi , my face covered with a mask .

"This mall has a very nice bookstore " Nia tells me but my eyes are locked with his again. He's dressed in a white shirt with blue jeans . However he seems a little uncomfortable .

"Here" Abhishek brings a cap and mask for him .

"Oh celebrity" Nia chuckles .

"It will be impossible to leave the mall if someone recognizes him , moreover he's with no security here so" Samarth's words intrigue me .

"We want clothes, so bye guys get your boring books" both the guys leave us behind but then Nia shouts ,"you will buy trash if I don't help"

I'm then left with this 6 feet 2 something, poker faced guy .

"Um -" I fidget with my phone turning towards him .

"Follow me" he orders . Excuse me ?

But it's good that he gets into the elevator for the bookshop on the first floor.

We enter the store and the guy looks at Elvish with suspicion . He adjusts his mask and cap as if scared . That makes me laugh lightly while I walk closer to the book shelves.

"laughed at me ?" He states grabbing , "the psychology of money" from the shelf . Ofcourse

"You're a scardy cat"

"Did you mean a scary tiger?"

I turn towards him, my hands resting on my waist "You're afraid of a few people asking for a selfie "

"Reem mam" a girl approaches me for a selfie , which I give to her politely .

"A few people" it's him who laughs now " this day will turn into a nightmare for you if I take my mask off "

"You're just exaggerating" I grab the books I want .

"Okay" he snatches the books from me and gets them billed.

"You don't have to pay for me"

"Consider it a compensation for the trouble I'm gonna put you in and since " he pulls out his phone "you're going to be a part of it, you need to know my life "

"Wha---" he gets away to talk on the phone , I just hear him talking something about security . My heart has already started beating fast .

"Hold it tight" he gives me the shopping bag , I throw my purse and phone in it"

After which he removes his mask and discards it . He puts another mask on my face and the cap on my head.

"What for ?"

"You'll regret so much if I don't"

After which he grabs my wrist and walks out of the store . I hear the sales man run after us ,"Elvish bhai , I knew it was you"

"I think it's a bad idea" I mumble to myself .

The man takes a selfie with him but then a guy shouts out loud "Elvish Yadav"

Next second , The whole freaking mall runs in our direction . My heart literally jumps to my throat . He wraps an arm around my shoulder . I coil into him .

The shop owner pulls us inside and shuts the glass doors . I can't tell you how many thousands of people stand on the other side of the door . They bang and scratch like wolves . I didn't expect this when I heard crazy fanbase .

The uncountable number of camera flashes make me want to hide behind him .

"This is going to break" the salesman states worriedly looking at the glass .

"Thank you for the help" Elvish tells him before grabbing my hand and the shopping bag , the other side door is opened and my eyes land at about a dozen bodyguards . I've seen most of them on our set too . He wraps his arm around my shoulder , pressing me to his frame as we run towards the elevator .

"I -- I had no idea" I state and he smiles ,"isn't it great that you have it now"

I look at him, his words from earlier circling my mind. It's not at all safe to be around this man for even a minute . He's no common man . No common celebrity .

We somehow manage to reach his car and through the window , I see the whole road has been blocked. Police reaches the location so clear way for his cars .

All I can hear is Elvish bhai , Elvish bhai so much that it is now ringing in my ears .

On our way back, the police checks on him if he's safe as If he was not the one to openly invite the mob .

Everyone else texts me to ask if we were fine as they've already left the mall .

He brings me home and I finally remove the mask and cap .

"Thank you" I sarcastically state.

"Get used to it" he orders before his car drives away .

"What does it even mean, I'll never have such crazy fans "

After shooting for a reel, I go to sleep only to wake up by a call next morning .

"Did you see the news ?" Nia tells me .

"No why" I yawn refusing to lift my face from the pillow .

"You are all over the internet mystery girl , check your phone once you stop being the sleeping beauty"

"ME ?" I instantly get up .

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