Author's pov

"Light, camera, and.......action"

The shot started.

Sanaya and Adhiraj were standing face to face. They both were staring intently at each other. Their eyes were showing lust and craving for each other.

"Perfect"

Sanam clapped.

Riwaz and Inaya moved a little back. Sanam's face covered with a big smile.

"You guys can anytime increase the temperature..."

Sanam said with a playful wink at Riwaz.

"Stop hitting on him Sanam"

Inaya said with fake anger. Sanam started to laugh loudly. Sanam is a homosexual. Everyone knows this. He also has a boyfriend but still as a director he pulls his hot actors legs sometimes.

"Okay...next shot will be in 20 mins...get ready...that will be the cover photo of this month's bolly pages"

Riwaz and Inaya entered a cozy bedroom. The photo shoot will be under the bedsheets. They will shot it by clutching the duvet near their chest. It will look like a nude photoshoot for the film. Inaya was wearing a very short dress ready. Riwaz removed his shirt and  jumped on the bed. Inaya took her position beside him.

"Let's try first...."

Riwaz took the duvet and wrapped both of them from behind. His arms got wrapped around her small waist from behind. A small smile tug on her lips after feeling the warmth from his muscular chest.

"Why are you smiling?"

He whispered on her ear from back. A blush occur on her lips.

"Nothing"

"Are you sure?"

His tone is filled with pure teasing.

"Are you comfortable?"

He asked her and she turned her head towards him. She felt overwhelmed when he asked about her comfort. She smiled and nodded her head. Though she was feeling like to kiss him but she controlled her urge.

"You are so sweet"

She said while pulling his cheek and he frowned. He didn't like the complement at all.

"I'm not sweet... I'm something else"

His eyes got darker. Their faces moved closer but they got interrupted with the entry of the cameramen and Sanam.

"Let's begin"

...........

The shoot got over. Inaya and Riwaz headed towards their hotel room. They are staying together for the last one month.

After that night, everything has changed between them. They talked with each other. They spoke about their feelings and now everything is sorted.

After freshening up, they went out for dinner. They are enjoying a lot this shooting. They shot throughout the day and went out during the night. Every night, Riwaz planned something for her.

She is feeling so special everyday. She never got that much attention from anyone before. She always dreamt about a man like him who will cherish her like this, who will fill her life with that much love.

A French musician was playing the guiter. Riwaz and Inaya were dancing so close. His hands were wrapped around her waist while her arms were around his neck. Their eyes were melting together. The feeling is surreal.

"Riwaz....."

"Hmmm"

He is completely lost on her eyes that he is barely in a mood of talk. Her presence is enough to make his day.

"I want to discuss something important"

She said with a worried face.

"I'm listening"

He said in a husky tone. She blushed after noticing the intensity of his eyes.

"Can we sit and talk?"

She said.

He was not feeling like to sit, still he agreed. He can do anything for her.

They sat in a corner. Riwaz sipped on his wine and looked at Inaya, giving his full attention to her. She is hesitating.

"What happened? You can tell me anything"

He took her hands on his palm.

"Riwaz....my father is coming out of the jail.....he is not well actually.....I know he did so many mistakes, still he is my father...."

Her voice shook. Riwaz shifted closer to her.

"I'm listening.....and I'm with you"

He assured her.

"You know probably....that....umm...my father has a son...."

Riwaz frowned this time.

"That kid Benu?"

He asked. Inaya nodded her head in embarrassment.

"Do you remember Shakshi?"

Riwaz knows everything. He just nodded his head. He felt pain after feeling Inaya's state of embarrassment. It must be difficult for her to endure all these dark secrets of her father. His respect for her increased after seeing her love for her father. After knowing everything, still she is feeling sympathy for her father. She is a real daughter.

"you don't need to get embarrassed infront of me"

He assured her again.

"Thanks Riwaz.... actually my dad and Shakshi are still contact....and....."

She took a deep breathe before saying the final part.

"They are planning to get married"

This is a shock for Riwaz too. The shock appeared on his face clearly.

"I know this must be difficult for you to understand this.....but the truth is they love each other....I know there is a huge age gap....my father was alone after my mom's death....he never put his eyes on any woman when I was little...he took care of me like a true parent....he never wanted to get married because he thought that introducing a step mom to my life won't be a good idea....he sacrificed so many things for me......but now I'm a grown up...so it's my responsibility to take care of my dad's wishes.....i know he did many mistakes but i can't judge him because he is my dad...."

Riwaz went silent. He doesn't know what to say.

"Shakshi and Dad will get married soon....and Shakshi want his son back"

This time Riwaz looked at her in pure shock.

"But how does it even possible??? I don't think Mira will let this happen....most importantly, that kid is not a kid anymore....he is probably 13 or something...."

Riwaz said.

"Mira is the most selfish girl i have ever seen....she snatched everything from me... everything"

Inaya's sudden outburst make him shocked.

"She just used Benu to create a good image of her in society...she wanted to prove a point that she has done a great job by raising an autistic child but i knew her from her old days...she is the most selfish and cunning girl....She can never be a good mother.....She has her own daughter now... I'm sure, she is neglecting Benu these days....Riwaz, you have to help me....I want to give Benu back to Shakshi and my dad...they are Benu's real parents...a druggy like Anurag and a toxic woman like Mira can never do justice to Benu....promise me that you will help me in this matter...."

Riwaz stayed silent for some time. Inaya stared at him in hope.

"Fine...i got my answer"

Inaya stood up and walked away from there.

"Inaya...stop....."

Riwaz followed her. After reaching the hotel, finally he was able to make her calm.

"I will do anything for you....Never question my love for you...I will do anything to make you happy"

He kissed her forehead. They were sitting on the balcony. Inaya leaned on his chest.

"Thanks Riwaz...this means a lot to me"

.............

Next day they again went on shoot. They shot for total 8 hours. They both became exhausted. Inaya decided to take a massage nap. She headed towards a massage parlour. While Riwaz decided to sleep on his vanity.

Riwaz got inside his van. He smoked to release the tiredness. He also made a drink for himself. He sat on the comfy and took a magazine.

He was randomly looking at the magazine. Suddenly his eyes fell on a page. This page has the photos of his marriage. The headline of the article is.

Made in heaven...

The image is of him carrying Pari on his arms in bridal style. They both were smiling looking on the camera.

He held his head for few seconds. He really forgot about that girl in this one month. She is also staying here in Paris. He booked the next hotel for her. He remembered that night she was crying and pleading to him to let her go to India and he behaved so rudely with her.

He felt ashamed!

He should have atleast take her news in this month. He got so busy in shooting and on Inaya that he totally forgot that Pari is here. She is also his responsibility.

He immediately called Mr. Patil. Mr. Patil entered his vanity within minutes.

"Sir, you called me"

"Aaa..yes...umm...how is she?"

He asked while rubbing his forehead. He is really feeling embarrassed.

"Who?"

Mr. Patil was looking confused.

"That...girl....Pari..."

He stuttered.

"Oh....She is fine"

Mr. Patil replied in short. Riwaz got irritated.

"You didn't inform me about her....I totally forgot about her...It was your duty to remind me about her"

"Sir i thought you will not going to forget about your wife"

The word "wife" hit his ears so hard. He looked at Mr. Patil silently.

"She is not my wife Mr. Patil....Next time don't mention her as my wife...Now come with me...i want to give her a visit"

Riwaz stood up by taking his car keys.

"But sir, she is not staying in that hotel anymore"

"What???? What the hell??"

He almost shouted.

"Actually sir....she is staying few km away from here....at Bonifacio...with a family..."

Riwaz stood dumbfounded.

"What else I didn't know Mr. Patil????"

His voice is cold. Mr. Patil gulped hard with his staring.

"Sir i tried to tell you many times but you always said later....you were very busy with you schedule...."

Riwaz closed his eyes in anger. He suppressed the anger with a sharp breathe.

"Which family? Do you know the family??? Is she even safe there?"

His tone is rising.

"Sir, she told me that the old couple saved her that night when the goons stabbed her"

Riwaz lost his speech completely at this point.

"Wait what??? Someone stabbed her?? When did all these happen??? Do I even exist to know all these???"

He yelled out.

"That night when you brought Inaya mam with you....."

Mr. Patil replied. Riwaz stood in absolute silence. He remembered the night well. Pari was looking not normal but he was so busy in Inaya that he didn't even notice her state. He even make her spent the night in lobby. Next day he sent her to the other hotel. She was looking so pale and devastated. That's why she was crying. She was wounded. That's why she felt so weak and vulnerable. And he just did that worse by shouting on her.

He felt truly embarrassed for his behaviour.

He looked at Mr. Patil.

"Are you in touch with her?"

"Yes sir....i went to visit her twice a week..."

Mr. Patil said with a smile. His smile was telling that he got closer to her.

"How is she doing now?"

He asked.

"She is doing fine sir....That old couple treats her so well and you know what sir, she is so amazing....you will never get depressed around her ...such a lovely girl..... I'm sure if you spent some time with her, you will surely fall in love with her"

Riwaz's face lost it's colour. Mr. Patil also stopped in midway.

"I'm sorry sir....she gives so much positivity always...She helped me to write holiday cards for my wife and daughter...and they are not angry at me anymore..."

Riwaz smiled this time..

"Congratulations then..."

"Thank you sir..."

"You may go now"

Mr. Patil nodded his head and walked out of the van. Riwaz sat on the couch and tried to sleep but failed. Something make him sad all of a sudden. He got restless with a sudden feeling of guilt. He stood up and again called Mr. Patil.

"Yes sir..."

Mr. Patil received his call.

"I was thinking to meet Pari...."

Mr. Patil's face covered in a surprise.

"Okay sir..."

Riwaz disconnected the call. He took his car keys and walked out of his van.

........................

After an hour of ride, he finally reached the town. They stopped near a small beautiful house. He put on his sunglass and got down off his car.

"Sir this way....she stays here"

Mr. Patil showed Riwaz the small house. Riwaz walked infront. He was feeling a bit nervous, though he doesn't know the reason at all. Mr. Patil pressed the calling bell. An old Lady unlocked the door.

"Hello mam...."

"Oh Patil...how are you? And who is this handsome youngman?"

Jane asked with a smile. She was admiring Riwaz's charming looks.

"He is my sir.... actually he came here to see Pari"

Jane frowned.

"Oh...okay then you must be Riwaz Khan....i heard from Pari about you...you are a superstar....come inside please...."

Riwaz smiled back.

"Hello Mrs......"

"Mrs Shank...."

Jane said her full name. Riwaz walked inside her house. They all took a sit.

"Where is Pari?"

He finally asked.

"Actually she went out with Arthur, my husband.....Arthur loves fishing and it appeared like your wife share the same liking with my husband"

Again that word "wife" hits his ear. He started to feel uncomfortable.

"You are a lucky man...She is wonderful...frankly speaking, anyone will get addicted to her presence..that much wonderful she is....i must say you are a lucky lucky man"

Riwaz cleared the sweat off his forehead.

Suddenly their conversation broke with some voice near the door.

"Look aunty,,,,what we got today... it's a bunny......"

Pari entered the room by holding a little rabbit on her hand. Her face was filled with a broad smile. But as soon as her eyes fell on Riwaz, her hold loosened. The rabbit jumped off her arms and ran outside.

"Look who is here..."

Jane said with a smile but Pari didn't pay any attention. She ran outside to catch the Rabbit.

Riwaz stood in silence for sometime, then he also ran outside.

Riwaz found her inside the small garden. He entered the garden. She was bending on her knees and looking for the rabbit inside the bushes. He also bent beside her.

"Pari....ummmm.... actually... I'm sor....."

"Mr. Khan, we can talk later...first find the bunny, okay?"

She ordered him and he nodded his head like a kid. It felt like he was waiting for her command for a longtime and he is hell bound to follow her order.

"Okay...."

He replied so obediently and started to look for the rabbit.

Mr. Patil stood in distance and cleared his sweat after seeing his sir, the superstar Riwaz Khan searching a rabbit by crawling in a garden with Pari.

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