THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY

38.

Unnati came out with the dress and went at the counter for billing.

Girl: Only one dress?

Unnati nods her head.

Girl: Ok, let me check the price. It's 8,600 in total.

Unnati(surprised) : Ohhh..... No discount?

Girl: National flat rate. No discount. Cash or card?

Unnati smiled and looked at Manav as she thought he was paying. Manav also smiled and looked back at her. They were just looking and smiling so the girl spoke again.

Girl: Cash or card?

Manav(continued looking at her and smiling): She is asking you, cash or card?

Unnati's smile fainted. Her expressions changed.

Unnati: I am paying?

Manav(smiling) : Yes, if not you then who will pay for you? Me? You are buying clothes for yourself and asking me to pay? You are so funny.

Unnati(trying to cover up) : How come? Did I ask you to pay? Am I that kind of person? I am buying my clothes. Of course I will pay for myself. And I won't accept things brought by others. I am not that kind of person. I will pay.

All this time Manav was smiling and nodding his head.

Girl: Ok. Cash or card?

Unnati: Cash, no! Card.

Manav: Woow! So rich!!

Unnati took out her card and slowly moved her hands towards the girl. The girl was taking the card but Unnati was not leaving it. Manav held Unnati's hand and the girl took the card. Unnati gave him an annoyed look. After that they took their flight and reached Mexico. They sat in the car and left for the hotel. Unnati was sitting in the front and Manav and Bhumika in the back. Unnati was recording the view outside. Bhumika saw her.

Bhumika: Is this your first time abroad? Don't be too excited. You will upload your selfie, but maybe no one wants to see.

Unnati(smiling) : My friends want to see my picture. And it's so beautiful here.

Bhumika: I don't think so. Europe is far better. European cities have their culture.

Manav was listening to everything till now.

Manav: You just transferred at Paris airport once.You never have been to Paris city. How did you get their culture? (Sarcastic) You are so amazing.

Bhumika had no reply. Unnati laughed silently and Manav also smiled seeing her. There was an unknown smile on his face which he himself did not know. After sometime, they reached the destination. Manav and Bhumika headed inside while Unnati was unloading the luggage. He went inside the hotel and went straight to the balcony. The view from there was beautiful. Bhumika received a call from her friend.

Bhumika: Hello?...... I am here..... Tonight?....... Ok, let me arrange my work first....

She then went to the balcony where Manav was standing.

Bhumika: Manav! I have a good friend in Mexico. She called me. We haven't seen each other for ages. Can I go out tonight?

Manav: Whatever you want......

Bhumika: You are so good. No wonder why so many people love you. I am going now.

Saying this she left. Manav sighed. He was disappointed with her. She always did this, leaving all the work behind on the assistant and meeting her friends. Meanwhile, Unnati was in Manav's room arranging his clothes in his almirah. Manav entered in his room. He took a packet of chips and started eating it. He stood by the support of wall.

Manav(seeing Unnati) : What's my schedule tomorrow?

Unnati(while arranging his clothes) : We will have breakfast tomorrow morning. Then go to the film location at the Grand Canyon.

She had arranged his clothes so she went to him.

Unnati: We have to go for the rehearsal in the morning. Filming is around 2pm.

Manav: Ask someone to do the rehearsal for me. I will be there before 1 pm.

Unnati: Why?

Manav: Personal affairs.

Unnati: What kind of personal affairs?

Manav: I will see a friend.

Unnati: Who?

Manav was annoyed now.

Manav(sighs) : Does it matter to you? Why are you asking me that?

Unnati: You have to tell me. What are you doing? Who are you seeing? Nothing is allowed to happen like with that actress last time.

Manav: It's none of your business.

Saying this he moved a little and sat on the couch. Unnati also followed him.

Unnati: Then you are not allowed to go.

Manav(annoyed but trying to be calm, he kept the packet of chips on the table and looked at Unnati) : The more you get, the more you want. Which assistant is like you?

Unnati: Director Tanishk warned me many times before departure. I have to make sure you are safe. I am doing my work. I need your cooperation, thanks! Besides, it's for your sake.

Manav(standing up) : For me?

He kept his hand on her shoulder

Manav: How old am I?

Unnati remained silent and was just looking at him.

Manav(removing his hand) : I am a grown up now. Make sure your work has been done well. Clear? Don't screw it up. And don't talk nonsense to me.

Unnati: You are like a child right now, you know?

Manav looked at her.

Unnati: I am doing my work right now. Do you know what your work is? I don't want to care about you.

Manav(annoyed) : So why are you here? Go out! Right now, I am dealing with jet lag and headache. I want to have rest.

Unnati: Manav!

Manav removed his jacket and then he was going to take out his shirt.

Manav(acting to take out his shirt) : Wanna watch me take shower?

Unnati turned her face to the other side and went out from the door in the balcony.

Manav: Why are you going out!? Don't want to watch me?

Unnati(shouting from outside) : Shut up Manav!

Manav chuckled.

So, this is it for the chapter. Also, Manav ne dress nahi khredi🤧 mujhe woh part likhte hue bahot hasi aayi😂. Hope you enjoy reading this one. Stay tuned for the next one.

Thanks for reading ❤