5 Scandal
Exercise, practice, recording songs and dancing were continued. Prisha was exhausted.
SMQ had own-in house cafeteria in their building. The cafeteria was open to the employees and the artists of the agency. They served lunch , dinner and late-night meals until 3:00 AM.
She had gone for the coffee when she saw Ethan and Nia sitting across each other. She got infuriated.
"Why am I getting annoyed!! They did this few years back also. Prisha wake up!! wake up!! This is not the time to value these useless people!! Concentrate on your project!!"
She ignored and walked ahead when Nia waved at her "Hey Prisha ,come!! join us!!".
"Nope, I am heading towards my practice. You guys Continue".
Ethan saw her grumpinessa and smiled to himself "Jealousy!!! hah!!", he thought to himself.
....
Her phone beeped.
TIAN - LETS GRAB COFFEE. PLEASE, MY TREAT. ITS BEEN A WEEK SINCE I HAVE BEEN PLEADING YOU.
Prisha saw the text and suddenly an image of Nia and Ethan getting close came to her mind. She wanted to divert her imagination.
PRISHA - HMM.. FOR SURE. BUT LETS MEET AROUND 6 PM.
TIAN - YES, NO PROBLEM. THANKS ALOT.
Prisha started practicing again .
.....
Around 6:30 both of them met in the cafe. Tian was happy after he persuaded her and she agreed.
"How's your practice going?", he asked.
"Well, I am quite exhausted rushing from group dance to my own solo.", Prisha sighed.
"It will be alright. Your song will be a hit as usual"
"Hmm... thanks"
Both of them chatted for about one hour and left.
....
Next morning when Prisha saw opened her phone, she was shocked.
"TIAN AND PRISHA'S DATING SCANDAL REVEALED!!"
"FOR HOW LONG HAD THEY BEEN DATING?
"NEW LOVE BIRDS IN THE INDUSTRY"
"GIRLS AND BOYS - LETS MEET THE NEW COUPLE OF THE YEAR."
Prisha didn't expected that this meeting was going to end up like this. There were thousands of message on her phone. She didn't know how to react.
MANSOO - YOU MET HIM? WHEN? LETS TALK.
CHANGMIN - YOU SERIOUSLY DATING HIM!! ATLEAST CHOOSE A HANDSOME PERSON NOT A CHEEKY ONE!!
AVA - WHATS HAPPENING? COME FAST. WE NEED TO TALK.
Prisha was so startled that neither of the thought came to her mind. She started reading the comments on the post of dispatch who published their photos.
"They would be the power couple. I am so happy for them!"
"PRISHAN!! what a shipping name!! "
"What he saw in this B***ch!!! She needs attention. They are going to break up soon!"
Their fans started re watching their moments in award shows. They started judging their gestures, eye contact, watching each other's performances and all.
Prisha had no idea what was going on.
Their was message from Tian " I'm sorry. I didn't meant this. I don't know from where these photos had been taken that evening. I will sort things out. Don't worry"
Prisha was going to cry when she saw Ethan's message on her phone "Meet me at the company."
Prisha got ready and headed towards the company. Ethan was waiting for her.
"I told you not to get involved with that guy!! Didn't I? You were so sure and overconfident nothing was going to happen!! Now what Prisha!! You have two comebacks!!"
Before he could say anything else. There was knock on the door.
Director and some more people had arrived in the room. Prisha thought to leave them alone ,but was asked to sit there.
" I think we should confirm the relationship between Prisha and Tian", Director said.
Ethan glared at him with the coldness in his eyes.
"I-I... had a word with Tian's company and even they think like this."
"Can you explain more?", Ethan asked narrowing his eyes.
"Sir!!, BUMBLEBEES is going to have a comeback after long hiatus and Prisha's solo comeback is also at the corner. This is a perfect timing to attract the attention of fans. There have been many positive responses about the relationship. It is going to give us profit.", Director exclaimed.
Other also agreed with him. It was a common thing to use the dating scandal for the benefit of the company in the industry.
Ethan looked at Prisha and raised his eyebrows. He wanted to ask for her confirmation.
"I don't have a problem", Prisha said.
Ethan was surprised to hear her opinion. He wasn't expecting this.
The meeting was over and Prisha headed towards the cafeteria. Mansoo and Changmin appeared infront of her
"What happened?", they asked.
"You know this shitty Dispatch system. Moving around, taking pictures of idols and posting them. I didn't thought that a simple meeting would have a huge impact on us"
Ding... dong.. her phone rang.
Tian was calling her. She got out of the cafeteria and answered his phone.
"I am really sorry Prisha. I didn't thought that our simple meeting would invite a thunderstorm. Actually my compa..."
Prisha interrupted him "I know they have asked you to play along. Don't worry I am not affected by this. I need to concentrate on my schedule."
"Yup.. you should. We can give a try. Can't we!!", Tian was teasing her.
"Concentrate on your work or next day there will be news about you being beaten up. Can't it be!!", Prisha laughed
"Ok Ok.. understood.. all the best and sorry again."
"No problem"
Prisha knew how Tian was. There had been many collaboration between idols and most specifically he and Prisha had performed in various events together. He never made her uncomfortable with his moves. He used to flirt with her but to be specific it was a "Healthy Flirting". Changmin and Mansoo didn't liked him at all but he wasn't that bad.
"Congrats Prisha. You must be enjoying these attention. How's it going with Tian", Nia's word were full of sarcasm.
"I have been getting attention since I kept my foot in this company. It's not new for me. As long as for relationship, since we both are getting a good response I am liking it.", Prisha winked at her.
"You sure know how to become an attention seeker", Nia was pissed.
"Not more than you Actress", Prisha moved towards her and whispered " I know it's your doing sweetheart. But thanks alot", she patted her shoulder.
Nia shivered but maintaing her expressions as usual she smiled back and didn't said anything.
On the other side Ethan was agitated that Prisha allowed to confirm her relationship with Tian.
As Prisha was going with her manager Ethan saw her, he waved the manager to move aside and asked Prisha to come into his room.
"I didn't knew you were so thirsty for attention"
"Excuse me!!"
"You know what I'm trying to say. Don't be so dumbfounded. If you needed the attention of media you could have told me. We would have arranged a better situation than this"
"I don't think this incident has anything to do with you. As far as company is concerned the matter is solved and who told you that this is all for gaining attention!!?? Tian has visuals , he knows how to sing and dance and I am completely comfortable with him. May be we can get serious with each other.", Prisha wasn't affected by Ethan's harsh words.
"Since you know many things about him!!. How's he in bed", he asked calmly.
"I didn't knew you were so eager to know about my life. Will let you know after we sleep together. I guess he must be good on bed. I mean look at his personality.", Prisha wanted to give a tight slap on Ethan's face but to make situation normal she answered more sarcastically than Ethan had ever thought.
Prisha opened the door and turned the handle but it was locked. HE LOCKED THE FLIPPIN DOOR! Prisha thought. "Let me out .. let me ------
Ethan cut her off while putting his hand over hers. He pressed his body with her as if Prisha would leave if he doesn't do it. Without giving any second thought he crashed his lips on her harder than she had expected but it was a mix of longing and anger. Prisha was astounded , she tried to push him but he grabbed her waist tightly. The heat rose in her cheeks as his toungue slipped into her mouth. Suddenly it became soft, moist , hot and breathy , not trying to win a battle but seeking union and closeness and sharing of one breath , one sensation, one timeless and one passionate moment. He pressed her body with his on the wall so tightly that she was unable to move. His right hand was holding her face and his black eyes stared at her with no distance. She was almost completely trapped by him and there was no way she could escape.
He was still looking at her. She stared in his deep and dark eyes which resembled two black holes. She could see her reflection inside them.
Suddenly Ethan and Nia's image came into her mind. She pushed Ethan and tried to run away. But at that moment he grabbed her wrist pulling it towards him and whispered in her ears "Now no one is going to steal your first kiss."
