12| Far Away

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Published on 29th June 2021.
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- N A T A S H A -

"I know." I whined for the hundredth time.

"Don't eat junk food." Mum reminded me and I nodded while humming. "You're having your food on time?"

"I am. I know everything mum. You don't need to remind me. I care about my health too."

"Hmm. How is the weather there?" She asked while sipping her tea.

"It's good. It rained a few minutes ago." I said and she smiled. "I'll go now. Bye." I waved my hands at her and she nodded. Cutting the call, I walked to the bathroom and splashed water on my face.

Putting on a pair of comfortable trousers, I wore my jacket and walked out of the hotel room after slipping my phone in my pocket.

Life in States was good, but I missed everyone. Since past ten years, I'm living away from my parents. So, living alone wasn't a problem. As for whom I missed, they're my friends, my colleagues and my manager too.

And Dhruv?

I literally have no right to miss him!

Although it has been hard forgetting him, I'm trying it, for past thirty days! And, I think I'm going successful in it. I'm in no mood to see the man I love in someone else's arms, again. It's better to restrain rather than falling for him.

I know he doesn't reciprocate the same feeling as mine.

But, I wish him the best for his future.

Feeling someone patting my right shoulder, I pulled my earplugs out and saw Cassie smiling at me. "Natasha!" I gave her a smile back and started walking. She soon matched my pace and stepped forward with me.

She was a crazy fan of mine who literally jumped over me the first time she saw me. It was really surprising to find a fan in foreign when I've never done a single international project till the date.

According to her, she is my biggest fan and has watched all the dramas, movies and even commercials I worked in. She had to use the subtitles in all of them, obviously. She's even trying to learn the language, just to understand the beauty of my words. Her words, not mine!

"I still can't believe I'm with you." She said and I smiled. There was nothing I could talk to my fan about. "Can I get a selfie?" She asked and I smiled tight-lipped, nodding my head. It was the sixty first-time she was asking for a photo!

Clause number 241- Behave your best with fans.

And, I thought that I could live a peaceful life here, without any paparazzi and fans. But my destiny is way too twisted.

While clicking the pictures, I heard someone shouting, "Nat!" It was obvious that it was Eden, as he was the only one who could call me by such names.

Clicking the last pic, I put my earplugs on and walked forward without thinking much. The weather was good in the park, with greenery everywhere.

"Nat! Wait for me!" I heard his voice again and sighed. I hate the name Nat! "Why are you running babe?" He asked with a flirty smile plastered on his face.

He's the country's biggest flirt!

And his next target was me.

Not that I'm going to fall for him!

"Date tonight?" He asked.

"I have plans." I answered. My plans for the night included binge watching my own movies with popcorn.

"Tomorrow?"

"I'm busy."

"May I know what plans do you have tomorrow?"

"I have my training." I said and he clenched his jaw before muttering something like 'fuck this training!'. He was the grandson of one of the owners of the group which were holding the training. "Did you say something?"

"No. If you want a leave tomorrow, I'll have a talk with the team. Just a word of mine and it's done." He started praising his long reach once again. I hate these kind of people.

"Sorry, but, I respect my career. I'm employed unlike someone."

"I get your point. You have great humor Nat." He laughed, proving my way to shoo him away being a great failure, again. But the truth is, he's unemployed. He's an immature man living on his ancestors money, with the least work experience.

To be true, I hate people like him.

He knows nothing but throwing his parents' money everyone. The image he has in paparazzi and the image I have about him after these thirty days is absolutely same.

Just to get close to me, he shifted in the hotel I was living in. Not just the hotel, but the same building and same floor! He's a moron!

If there's a guy who deserves most red flags and sirens, it's him! Girls need to be miles away from him.

Dhruv is exactly opposite to him.

He's hard-working.

He's quite.

Most importantly, he's not from the industry I belong to.

Why am I even thinking about him? What's wrong with me? Oh my God!

"Babe? Where are you lost?" Eden asked, keeping his hand over my shoulder. I widened my eyes in anger and he backed up immediately. "Sorry. So, what were we talking about?"

"I don't remember." I said.

"I'm sad Nat. You always decline my dates." He said with a fake low voice.

Did Dhruv feel the same when I met him everytime?

Did he also feel irritated just like I was feeling now?

Why the hell am I thinking about him?!

"I need to go." I mumbled and ran out to roam around the city. I don't know why but being in the crowd which doesn't recognise you feels great.

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When the workout got over, I sat on an unoccupied seat and opened the cap of my bottle. Finishing the water in a go, I closed my eyes and leaned back on the wall. The training was tiring!

They don't need an actor, but instead a superstar who could influence the world. God! But, they're right in their own way.

Kate threw a towel in my direction and I caught it on time. Just like me, she is a member of this training, from Philippines. Unlike other participants, she's sweet and friendly.

I wrapped the towel around the back of my neck and saw her sitting beside me. "I heard that we're gonna have a ramp walk." She said and I nodded, "Tomorrow!"

"What? Wasn't it once a week?" I literally shouted and she rolled her eyes.

"I know. They're mad." She sighed and I too sighed, leaning back on the wall. Modelling is not something new for me, but acting is my main career. I admit I walked on the platform, but it's almost thrice a year. And now, I'm doing it literally once a week!

"What's the theme?"

"Nature, maybe?" She said and this time, I rolled my eyes. I remember I walked on this theme in India, but it didn't end up much good like my other shows.

I'm scared.

What if it doesn't go good, this time too?!

Think positive Natasha!

Everything will be good.

"Did anyone propose you?" I heard Kate's voice and turned my head towards her. "I've recieved the proposal of total three-thousand-five-hundred-and-fifty-five men, as per two hours ago. Current data may have some changes. Some are from my country, some are Americans, and some are Filipinos living in here."

"Woah! That's a great strength." I exclaimed and she nodded while smiling.

"Yours are four-thousand-eight-hundred-and-seventy-six." By the end of her sentence, I had my mouth hung wide open. She really counted mine too? I mean, even I never count the number of proposals sent to me via social media.

"You have a lot of free time, right?" I asked and she nodded after thinking a lot. "Have a good sleep during that time." I said and she narrowed her eyes.

"I'm going back. It's already eight." She said and I nodded. Taking my bag from the locker out, I walked out of the building and booked a cab to the hotel.

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While eating my dinner, my gaze was constantly fixed on the TV screen. It had such a great plot that I could easily forget the facts that I acted in the movie and I was re-watching it for the fifth time.

Nothing is better than a mystery-thriller movie during dinner!

I heard my phone ringing and paused the movie before swiping the green icon immediately as it was Ashima. Ashima is a lady devil!

"How's everything going on?"

"Good." I answered monosyllabic way.

"I saw your training today. It was good. Practice well for the walk and don't create a scene. I'll be there in a day or two."

"Can you please stop speaking in professional language? I'm younger than you."

"I know. But it's for your own good. I'll cut the call and have a good sleep." She said and I nodded before cancelling the call.

Just when I was about to keep the phone down, my attention went towards a few unseen messages from Divya. I clicked on the chat and saw the photos she sent to me. From the background, it was obvious that she was travelling abroad.

Was she on her honeymoon?

Maybe.

But, I couldn't see her husband in any of the photos. Was she on a honeymoon alone? Great!

Keeping my phone beside me, I resumed the movie and washed my hands to continue my food. Just when I was about to eat the first bite, I heard a knock on my door. Who the hell is there at this time?

Smashing the morsel in the plate, I stood up and stomped towards the door. I opened the door and saw Eden leaning on the adjacent wall.

"Hey."

"What do you want?"

"You." He said and I raised my eyebrows. "I mean, I want to have a good talk with my neighbour." He said. At this time, I was extremely irritated. If I had a knife, I would've stabbed him right there.

Who the fuck in this world would disturb someone's dinner just because of their talks?!

I kept my palm over my mouth and yawned. "I'm sleepy. Let's talk later." I mumbled and closed the door slowly, on his face. He pushed the gate back with his hand and I widened my eyes. Why is he so adamant to understand that I'm not going to talk to him?

"Have a good sleep. Sweet dreams." He said before leaving. I sighed and checked the corridor to see if he left before closing the door.

Walking back to my dinner, I resumed the movie and ate everything, this time with relief!

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