SS - Written in the Stars: Ch 17 & 18 Pg 112 COMPLETED - Page 4

Surbhi sat with Ria as Payal helped the maid lay the table for dinner 'how was uni?' 'Good, I just can't wait for this semester to be over...all this studying is driving me insane' Ria complained 'two more months and then you are free' 'yes...and so are you...don't think I have forgotten as soon as you finish you and me are going on holiday' Surbhi started smiling 'I haven't forgotten, I have spoken to the team already, before all the post production stuff starts I will take a week off'

Suhana walked in with Akash just in time for dinner, despite having her family home nearby Suhana practically lived with Surbhi, she had been friends with her ever since she came to Mumbai. She first met Surbhi at Academy of Drama, Music and Design, where they were both students at. Suhana was a fashion designer by profession and Surbhi's personal stylist 'Suhana, you still haven't shown me what you designed for my graduation ball' Ria said 'that's because I haven't finished it...worry not, it will be ready by the time you graduate and trust me you are going to blow everyone away'.

Suhana sat with Payal and Ria whilst Akash went over details of a press meet that they were going to have whilst in Delhi. Surbhi didn't mind meeting and greeting the media, unlike many actors she had a good relationship with them even when they did get personal or threw criticism at her.

Surbhi spent the best part of the next day in the dance studio; her choreographer was working with her and Aditya on some of the dance steps that they were going to do whilst away in Delhi.

Feeling tired Surbhi went straight home, after spending some time with Payal and Ria she retired to her bed for some quality sleep before all the commotion started all over again.

The flight to Delhi wasn't very long, after checking into their hotel rooms, Surbhi freshened up, she had arranged to meet with the director and Suhana to go through her costumes and finalise her look for each scene being enacted.

'If it's a rain dance I think you should go for the brighter colour saree' Suhana suggested 'Suhana, I trust you with whatever you decide...I am ok with it if you are' 'cool...you ok with the blouse being sleeveless' 'yes...' As Surbhi started to speak her phone vibrated 'one sec, it's mum' Surbhi stood up and as she turned around to answer the call she hit into a guy who came walking from behind her. The impact forced her to fall backwards, closing her eyes tightly she let out a yelp as she waited to hit something hard.

Surbhi opened her eyes slowly as she felt a strong arm around her waist holding her. She looked up at the hazel eyes that seemed to be fixated onto her. Looking around and feeling conscious she jumped up and pushed herself out of his hold 'are you blind?' She said looking at him more than annoyed. Seeing the change in her tone of voice and posture Suhana ran up to her, when the guy didn't respond and just stood there looking at her she got even more worked up 'I am talking to you, are deaf as well as blind?' 'Suri, it was an accident, let it be...come on you don't want an audience' Suhana whispered 'no Suhana...I know guys like him...pretending to bump into girls just so they can get their dirty paws on them...do you even know who I am?'

The guy looked at her, amused by her over the top reaction and extremely rude behaviour, he stepped forward and looked at her 'kyoun, aap ko nahi pata aap kaun hain...koi memory loss ki problem hai kya?' Having said that he walked off leaving her looking at his retreating back full of anger.

As Suhana tried to calm her crazed friend down the director walked towards them 'is everything ok?' He asked looking at a flustered Surbhi 'Surbhi, what's wrong?' 'Nothing, just some fool who instead of apologising for bumping into me walked off saying something stupid' 'oh...look do to worry yourself over him, I forgot to tell you I invited our new music assistant to come and meet with you and Aditya, he has also written a few songs, I wanted you to hear them' 'that's great, what time are we meeting him?' 'Later this evening' 'what's his name?' 'Asad, Asad Ahmed Khan'.

Surbhi along with Aditya and Suhana made her way the music studio to meet with the director and the music team. As they entered Surbhi stopped upon hearing a piece of music, and what followed was a voice that sang out a song that caused her whole body to freeze over. Surbhi was not new to the world of music, in her short span as a superstar she had given face to the most popular, most romantic and hit songs but this was nothing like she had heard before, she wasn't sure if it was the music that played or the voice that gave it words that had started to hypnotise her.

Surbhi sat down waiting for the music to come to an end and for the man who owned such a beautiful, mesmerising voice to come out. As the song finished a number of people came out of the room. Surbhi stood up as did her director and music producer to applaud the man himself 'Surbhi I would like you to meet...' 'You...what the hell are you doing here?' Surbhi turned to her director full of rage 'who let this man in here...do you know...' the director, the music producer and Suhana all looked at her with wide eyes 'Surbhi...what are you doing...please stop it' her director said looking rather embarrassed at her outburst.

Zack, the music producer cleared his throat 'Surbhi, this is Asad, Asad Ahmed Khan, the new assistant and lyricist' Surbhi turned back to look at him in total disbelief, finding it hard to swallow she just continued to look at him 'Asad, this is...' 'yes, I know Surbhi Saxena, the girl who sometimes forgets who she is...right' Surbhi closed her mouth and straightened her back 'nice meeting you Miss Saxena' Asad said holding his hand out to her. Surbhi cringed at the exaggerated smile he gave her, instead of holding her hand out to shake his she fisted it looking at him with darkened eyes. Suhana nudged her 'Suri shake his hand' she whispered under her breath. Surbhi struggled to lift her hand but managed to quickly shake his.

'Mr Khanna, now that we have all the introductions done, I think we can get Asad to play the next piece for us before we can break and resume without next shoot'.

Asad stood there the whole time looking as cool as ice, he didn't seem to react to anything, and he didn't give anything away in terms of what he was thinking. Walking back inside he put on his head phones and picked up the guitar.

Surbhi sat down in a hump; she was in no mood to listen to this guy but knew she had to endure whatever rubbish he was going to come out with. As Asad struck the cords of his guitar Surbhi looked away but as soon as his mouth opened to sing she almost felt like she couldn't breathe. As much as she tried to remain stubborn in her stance her mind refused to obey.

Surbhi's face softened as she turned to face him.

Mr Khanna and Zack stood up as he finished the song and started clapping 'I knew we had made the right choice, this guy is going to fly...his success really is going to be limitless' Zack said.

Asad came out to be congratulated by everyone, Surbhi stood in the background making a special effort not to look in his direction 'Surbhi...come' Zack said holding his hand out 'no, I'll pass, If you have finished I think I would like to make my way, I don't want to be late' she said sound a lot more harsher than she had intended to. Asad stepped forward, he wasn't a man who normally would pick a fight or argue especially with a girl but he had really had enough of her arrogance 'are you always this batameez or is this a special day' Surbhi looked at him 'how dare you talk to me like that' 'really...its ok for you to go around and talk to anyone how you want but the minute you get a taste of your own medicine you don't like it' Suhana saw Surbhi's eyes fill with fire, she knew she was going to explode any minute 'you stay away from me' she said 'and who said I want to be anywhere near you...outside of this room Miss Saxena you may be the face of India but in here you are like the rest of us, employees, workers who have come out to earn a living' Zack placed his hand over Asad's shoulder and looked towards Mr Khanna 'Surbhi, let's go...no need for all this unnecessary tension, we are all on the same side'. Suhana grabbed hold of her hand and dragged her out, Suhana had never seen her in such a foul mood before, but it worked for Mr Khanna and Aditya as her next scene required her to be extremely angry and aggressive, which she was.