*Anitha Pov* "No!" I wish I can open my eyes right now to give her a weird look with the way she didn't even pause before giving me that answer."Why? Why are you so against it? I am talking about it from yesterday." I pointed out and now had to keep quiet as they started applying the lipstick after finishing the eyebrow makeup."This is not the place for us to have this discussion. First, finish this streaming, and let's go back to your place." She ordered and I can hear her stepping out of the Prathap's cabin which he gave us so that I can get a bit ready for the live we are going to do for the dishes his chef is going t

*Anitha Pov* "Thank god! You are here on time. Why did you switch off your phone the day before yesterday and even sent that cryptic message saying that you will contact me first if you need anything and to not disturb you." Keerthi asked while I sat on the chair to get my make-up done before changing my attire for the first shooting."What happened?" She continued frowning and I sighed gesturing the artist to start doing her work."Anitha!" She used my real name instead of the stage name and I finally shifted my eyes to look at her."What happened? I was this inch away from getting seduced by..." she covered my mouth with her hand before I can continue and ga

*Prathap Pov* "What is it?" I asked with my eyes closed after lifting the phone from the side table only to hear Deepak's hurried tone."Are you okay? I am ringing the bell for the past ten minutes but you are not opening the door." Deepak asked and I frowned opening my eyes.I shifted my phone away from my ear to check the time only to feel the drowsiness leave completely."Why are you calling now?" I asked raising my voice as it is time for us to open the restaurant and I am

*Prathap Pov* "Are you okay?" I asked Shrishti as she continued to stare at the door.She slowly turned around asking, "Why did you ask her to wait at your place? We were just gossiping here and nothing important.""You were upset hearing the words she said and it will be uncomfortable for both of you to stay at the same place." I explained and she frowned hearing that."What are you talking about? I am not affected by Vikranth anymore and didn't I tell you I was thinking about something else recently?" she asked and I gave her a confused look."Then what was your earlier expression?" I asked and she scratche

*Anitha Pov* "I will be back." He said placing his hand on my cheek and I nodded smiling.However, when he started walking away from me, I felt worried thinking I will be alone with his mother right now.Am I going to have another battle of words with her or should I just ignore no matter what she comments?No matter what I still don't want to fight with her and it doesn't change the fact that she is his mother. Even if I don't like her at least I shouldn't be rude. I guess ignoring is better.With that decision made, I finally controlled my breathing but felt her holding my hand in a hurry asking, "Does my s