Chapter = 13

Shanaya was all ready to greet Ishan for his amazing century but she got a call from her managing department so she went towards a corner and received the call.

" Hallo ?" Shanaya said ," Shanaya are you free right now ?" The person from the otherside asked.

" Why what happened ?" She asked ,"It's just Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who wants to have a chat with you !!" The other person said. Shanaya was numb for a while then thought and said ," Can you send me his number and tell him I'll contact him as soon as possible cause right now I'm kinda busy" Shanaya reasoned.

" Ahh okay ... but don't make him wait ... he's a big man !!" The person said then cut the call. Shanaya shoved her phone inside of her pocket and ran for the dressing room to greet Ishan but to her much disappointed he has already left for the field.

" Don't worry ... you can still congratulate him after the match ... now come and sit " Vaani said then dragged her to sit next to her and Shubman.

It was hardly been one minute she has sat there when she again received a call from unknown number. She cut the call and tried to focus on the match when it again ringed.

" Pick it up ... maybe something important " Vaani said and considering her Shanaya got up from her seat and went inside to received the call.

" Hallo?" She asked politely, "Hey Shanaya ... Sanjay this side " he introduced.

" Ohh hallo Sanjay sir ... I'm so sorry I couldn't recognize you as it was an unknown number " Shanaya asked an apology for her rude behavior.

" Areh no dear it's fine ... actually I really want to have a chat with you regarding something important " SLB said while Shanaya listened it carefully but still half of her mind was on the field.

" Yeah Sir sure " Shanaya replied, " Well I really like to come to the straight point ... I've seen you many times on the magazines and I think you look stunning so In my next movie which I'm already shooting want you as my lead actress " Shanaya was stunned hearing Sanjay sir.

She didn't expect it, she thought Sanjay sir must have called to hire her as a photographer but he called her to make her the lead actress of his movie ," Sir are you sure ... am I hearing you right ?" Shanaya asked to confirm if she heard him correctly.

" Yes dear you've heard me right ... my next movie which is based on a true horror story I want to cast you ... You can take your own time to think about it, discuss with you family and let me know within three days okay ?" He asked.

" O-okay sir !!" Shanaya nearly whispered through the phone then cut it. She couldn't believe what she just heard. She ran straight up to the restroom and splashed water on her face. Once when she felt a bit relieved a sudden realization hit her.
" The match " She said and ran up to the VIP area.

There the MI team was celebrating. Ishan along with other players was dancing on the field. She smiled watching him.

" Let's go !!" Vaani said ," Where ?" Shanaya asked

" To the field ... lets participate and moreover Shubman and I've to leave so let's go and meet them " Vaani and they all went to the field were the player being crazy.

Shubman went and joined Ishan in his craziness while Vaani and Shanaya watched them from a distance ," You should go to him ... I'll take Shubman away!!" Vaani said then dragged Shanaya towards the both.

Ishan looked at Vaani and then to Shanaya who sweetly smiled at him. Ishan returned it with a fake one. Shanaya got it and felt a bit sad ," Ishan bro what a performance ... proud of you " Vaani and to which Ishan replied with a ," Thanks Vaan "

" Okay so now we have to leave ... Ishan and Shanaya enjoy yourself " Shubman said then side hugged Ishan. Vaani also hugged Ishan before hugging Shanaya. Shubman also hugged Shanaya then both Vaani and Shubman left from the place towards the exit.

" Well played " Shanya said with a smile. Ishan looked at her for a second then said ," Thanks I guess " Ishan replied shortly.

" What happened ? Are you mad at me ? " Shanaya asked Ishan who just kicked some stones on the field," Ishan I'm asking you something!!" She politely said .

Ishan sighed then said," Where were you all the time? You missed the whole second innings " Ishan complained with a pout.

" Awee ... Ishan I'm really sorry as I got a call from my management first and then from Sanjay sir so I couldn't got the time to congratulate you for you amazing century!! I'm really sorry yaar !!" Shanaya apologised.

" Areh no no it's fine .. works comes first .. I didn't mind !!" Ishan said casually.

" Ishan I'm genuinely sorry yaar ... okay let's play this ... what if I take you out tonight on a dinner date as a compensation!!" Shanaya asked cutely.

" Shanaya I'm not like someone who only thinks about themselves ... I can understand you must've something important to attent ... If you want we can go on a dinner date like normally not for a compensation!!" Ishan said with honesty pouring from his voice.

" Ahheh Ishan you are soo understanding ... that's why I like you so much !!" Shanaya said then hugged him ," And congratulations Mr. Kishan I'm proud of you !" Shanaya whispered in his ears. Ishan was taken a back at the sudden hug bit hugged her back.

Ishan felt goosebumps just the second Shanaya hugged him ," Thanks Shan ... it means a lot !!" He replied back. After pulling away from eachother they intertwined their hands ," Shall we go to the hotel ? We've to get ready for the dinner date also !!" Shanaya teased him.

" Hahaha " Ishan laughed then both of them headed for their hotel. Vaani and Shubman has reached the airport safely. Virat and Anushka decided that they will also come to Mumbai with the MI team only which is day after tomorrow.

As RCB has already been eliminated form the playing four they wanted to support Mumbai Indians. CSK KKR has already casted themselves into the playing four and today MI did. The last match left was DC vs GT ... whichever team will win they'll go to the playing fours.

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Upon reaching the hotel Ishan dashed towards his room to get freshen up quickly. Shanaya chuckled at his behavior and did the same thing later.

" Ritika ? Do you think somethings cooking between them?" Rohit asked his better half who was carrying a sleeping Samaira.

" Not sure but yeah they goona be a cute couple !!" Ritika said cutely to which Rohit chuckled at and put his hand around her then walked towards their hotel rooms.

Meanwhile:-

Ishan quickly entered in his hotel room then went towards the cupboard ... he take out the clothes he gonna wear then went to take a shower.

Within 15mins he get out from the shower and dressed up in a white tee with a skin colored bottom along with a black shirt over the tee.

He applied some perfume then set his wet hair with gel. And when he was done he looked himself on the mirror for the last time and smiled in satisfaction.

Later he got a text from Shanaya that she's waiting for him near the lobby. Ishan took his wallet and shoved it inside of his pants pocket then after locking the door he heads towards the lobby.

Upon reaching there he saw Shanaya standing at the entrance looking absolutely beautiful. She never failed to surprise him with her beauty.

That black and yellow stripe dress looked so beautiful on her that Ishan for a second forget that he was checking her up.

That dress covered each and every curve of her. She's not too thin but not too fleshy as well. She has a perfect figure like everyone else. Her hair and her without makeup face made it more beautiful.

Ishan was lost in his thoughts when Shanaya shuttled her fingers in front of him. He came back to reality and his cheeks turned bright sade of pink in embarrassment.

" Ahh ... Shanaya let's go then ... shall we ?" Ishan asked avoiding the awkwardness," Sure !!" Shanaya replied with a shy smile before putting her arms around his biceps.

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Ishan and Shanaya has reached the restaurant near the hotel they were staying in bangalore. Ishan has already booked a table for both of them.

The paparazzi wasn't there to disturb them. Entering the restaurant Ishan called the waited and he showed them their table then left.

Ishan pulled the chair for Shanaya to have a seat. She smiled shyly then sat. He jogged towards his chair and sat across from her.

They stare at eachother with a gentle smile dancing on their lips. Shanaya flungs one side of hair at her back revealing her collar bone. Ishan uncertainty gazed there. He noticed her collar bone along with her neck details which was so beautiful. He imagined how a love bite will look on her neck.

Thinking about that Ishan jumped up. He cursed himself for thinking such about Shanaya. Who was busy looking at the manu. Ishan was in his trance untill Shanaya called.

" Ish ... what do you like yo have? You can choose anything you like!!" Shanya asked not looking up from the Manu card, while Ishan there blushed a bit on the nickname she called him with.

" Ishan ?" She called againg but this time looking at him. He was gawking at her without having any shame. The female Sharma blushed a bit but thought to teased the poor boy.

So she intentionally stretched her arms in order to touch his. She grabbed his fingers and started to bring it closers towards her lips. Ishan was so mesmerized to react. Shanaya slowly with intense eye contact put his thumb between her teethes then bite it hardly.

The poor boy came out of his trance the second he realized he's in pain. He quickly snatched his fingers from her and started to blow wind over there. Shanaya was laughing aff by his reaction. The restaurant stuff giggled at his cute reaction.

" Why did you bit me ?" He asked with fake anger.

" What would've I done ? You were so busy in looking at me that you didn't listened how many time I've called you !!" Shanaya reasoned then again went back on searching dishes.

" So what did you decide? What would you like to have ?" She asked again ," You !!" Ishan shamelessly said with a smirk. Shanaya was having water when she choked on it. She started to cough hard when Ishan gave patted her head with a knowing smirk dancing on his lips.

" Shut up!!" She said blushing then turned to call the waiter. The waiter came with a dairy in his hands ," Yes ma'am!!"

" Ah .. we would like to have some Paneer khurchan with nun and two plates Mutton Biriyani and for dessert please bring cassata Ice cream .. thaaank you !!" Shanaya ordered and the waiter left.

" Ishan you liked my order or do you want some changes ... actually you didn't replied so I just randomly chose things " She asked him.

" Areh no no ... I like all of those ... even I love Paneer khurchan!!" Ishan shot which brought some relief to Shanaya.

" That's good to hear and you know ... the cassata ice cream I ordered ... it's the best of here ... Once you have it you can't miss it !!" She said in a sing sang voice.

Ishan admired her. The wah she talks, the way her lips moves while she talk ... the way her eyes roam it gives him some kind of relief which he never finds out why ?

The chat for a while u till their order came. The ate it while again chatting and laughing on eachothers joke. After eating they paid the bill then and went for there hotel.

" Ishan ... will you mind if I click a photo? I just want to remember this evening!!" Shanaya asked when they decided to have some fresh air.

" Not at all ... We can take a selfie " Ishan agreed while Shanaya took out her phone and they both took more then 10 photos. They stood by the bridge and enjoyed the scenario.

" Ishan ?"

" Hmm?" He looked at her listening her each and every words carefully, " I got a film request from Sanjay Leela Bhansali " Shanaya blurted out without thinking twice.

Ishan couldn't believe what he just heard. Shanaya's gonna do a movie with none other than Mr. Bhansali!! He was so happy hearing her ," That's an amazing news Shan ... Have you decided? What did Ro bhaiyya said ?" He questioned.

Shanaya sighed ," I haven't told anyone about it except for you !!! Idk why I feel like telling you first !! What do you think Ishan shall I agree ?" She asked him innocently.

Ishan otherhand felt so special thinking Shanaya consider him someone whom she shared such big news first ," I don't really see a reason why you should not ? It's SLB we are talking about and moreover you're future will be more secured .. more people will know you Shan ... you'll get famous!!" He said smilling all the time.

Shanaya smiled too but a bitter laugh left second later ," That's what I don't want Ish ... the life I'm living right now will be changed ... going out with my friends will be changed ... My whole life will get changed Ish ... I won't be same ... and I don't want anything in my life to change because of my one wrong decision " She let out all of her inner words.

Ishan there understood what she ment ... he kinda understand what she's feeling right now ... he took a step ahead and engulfed her in a warm hug. Shanaya hugged him back burring her face in his chest. Ishan smelled her hair which smells like Jasmine.

" Everything will be fine Shan ... nothing will change if you don't want to ... have you seen Anushka bhabhi ? She's an actress as well right ? But look at her how gracefully She's been fulfilling her duties. You should look after her ... I suggest talk with Ro bhai and Rits bhabhi first before taking any decision and tell Vi bhai and Anushka bhabhi as well they'll be a great help " Ishan said while caressing her hair.

The soft breeze passing by them created a soft atmosphere gor both of them. They stood there for more minutes feeling each other's warmth. They didn't noticed how they filled eachothers emptiness of their lifes. The bridge, the road, the passing wind and the car witnessed their new building love with they both are unawar of.

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