THE GIRL

As she ran down the stairs I stood & watched her go. She was different, different from the strangers I usually meet. She wasn't in all praises for me, describing me as the most flawless people,she didn't force me into getting pictures, she didn't lie just to make a good impression. She was different from the big crowd I know.

Suddenly I saw Dan coming up from the other stairs.

"I was on my way", I said to him.

" Yeah, I know. I have been waiting down for you. You weren't coming."

"Uhh.. Actually .."

" Jacob, just come. You don't need to explain."

I followed him & soon got into my car with him.

"Thank God we came out early from the show.Orelse the paparazzi are everywhere with their cameras."

"Hmm", I nodded.

" So, what about the girl?"

I looked at him confused, "Which girl?"

"The one you just met, I saw how you looked at her & that's why I had to call you even while clicking that picture"

"Oh, she... She was good, I must say a very good sister. And she is different, she isn't afraid to speak what she feels.That's all. Yeah she is sweet & a bit childish."

I looked at Dan.

"Childish? Oh my god, she was literally ordering me. My my.. She isn't childish, she's mischievous, but yeah maybe her heart's good. So anyways, tomorrow's there two commercial ad shooting, next day two interviews. "

"I said you to keep this weekend free", I told him.

"Yep, it's done. You are free this weekend & so am I."

Soon I reached my house. After getting down, I bid a bye to Dan & he went away.

As soon as I entered my house I heard my mom, "Good time. I just made your favorite dish.. "

"Lemon Ricotta Pasta", I asked.

" Hmm", my mother replied back.

I quickly went into the kitchen just to find my mother waiting at the entrance.

"Nope, no entering the kitchen like this. Go & freshen up yourself. I am preparing the table."

I quickly went, took a bath. The day was hectic but the show & then now Ricotta Pasta. A perfect ending. I went down & Mom Dad were already waiting for me on the table.

"Ahh.. Red wine. perfect"

I sat down beside my mother. We discussed about my upcoming thriller, the one I was very excited for.

"I won't be home tomorrow but will return back by evening on Saturday."

"Okay but Sunday you remember right", I stopped my mother in between.

" Yeah, get- together. I'll be back. I didn't forget it. Okay, so I am done with my dinner."

I helped my mom with the dishes while telling her about Aksarrah. I told her about her childish yet straight nature.

"Hmm, so her sister is your big fan but she has captured your attention."

Suddenly I heard dad calling me.

I went to him. He wanted to talk to me about some of his med & therapy results.

Finally I wished him good night & left the room.

"Bye mom", I said my mother who was busy watching some show on the television.

I came & dropped myself on the bed instantly. I took my phone & opened my clock app setting an alarm of 6.

Suddenly I remembered something & opened the gallery. There was the selfie of Aksarrah & me. I zoomed on her face & then the moment when she took off her mask suddenly played back in my mind. She was beautiful, the beauty that the mask kept hidden until she removed it. It was then only when I noticed her eyes too, so radiant & lively. Probably that's the thing Dan was teasing me about in the car, me just staring at her. But her eyes they were so alluring it could have grabbed anyone's attention.

I saw the dimple on her cheeks in the picture.She was cute and charming too, just naturally beautiful.

I smiled to myself remembering how she held my hands, instructed Dan to take the phone, at the same time how she was offended with Dan's behavior.

I switched off my phone & closed my eyes. All I needed now was a sound sleep.