His Sparkling Sunshine

"You are not going anywhere. Just do what I said"

Andrew Jones shouted at his daughter, Zara who stood in the middle of the living room staring at him with agony.

Meredith her mother and Jenna her elder sister stood either side of her holding her shoulders hoping to give her strength to withstand Andrew's anger.

Zara struggled a bit and stepped forward wiping her tears and raised her head high. She should fight for her future and she's determined to talk to her father

"I will not do as you wish. This is my decision I am going to abroad"

Andrew fumed in anger and wanted to slap her but held back

"You are talking back huh?"

Andrew's voice was cold and stern. Zara shivered but still didn't back down

"I am not talking back at you dad. I am talking about my future. Please let me go"

She pleaded him expecting him to agree to her request but didn't expect him to slap her harshly.

"Ahhhh"

Zara screamed waking up from her sleep and touched her cheek.

"Again!"

Selina Benson, Zara's friend barged into her room anxiously. Zara scratched her neck awkwardly staring at her friend who stood at the door shooting daggers at her. She got down the bed and hugged Selina before going to the bathroom to wash her face.

Looking at her reflection in the mirror Zara sighed heavily before brushing her teeth. She dreamt about her fight with her dad which happened a year and half ago. Her dad didn't slap her in reality but he always slapped her in her dreams.

After five minutes she came out of the bathroom to see Selina staring at her without blinking.

"I am fine Selina, please get ready for work"

Zara held Selina's shoulders and turned her around sending her out of her room.

"It's been more than a year Zara, why are you still dreaming about that"

At first Selina thought she was having nightmares but later she got used to her screams once in a while because she knew she dreamt about her dad slapping her.

"I would be happy if I knew the answer"

Zara shrugged her shoulders and opened her closet to choose the dress for the day.

"Stop thinking about useless things, you will feel better"

Selina hugged Zara and caressed her hair softly. Zara smiled and nodded gesturing her to get ready. Selina rolled her eyes and left the room.

Staring at her back Zara gave a gentle smile. She is lucky to have Selina. Selina is three years older than her and took care of her when she came to study in this country a half and year ago. Selina is her senior in middle school who came to this country for her further studies just like her.

Selina supported her decision to continue her studies in foreign country. She even helped her in getting part time jobs. Selina always treats her like her little sister.

"What did you cook for breakfast?"

Zara ran down the stairs hurriedly holding her growling stomach .

"Pancakes"

Selina set the plates on the dining table and went to bring maple syrup.

"Ew..I want omelette" said Zara sulking.

"It's eight already. I should leave for work"

Selina served the food into the plates and ordered Zara to finish her breakfast.

"Take care, call me if you need anything"

After breakfast Selina packed her bag and stood at the door putting on her coat. Zara nodded like a good kid and spoke with a mocking voice

"Okay mommy"

Selina pinched Zara's cheeks before leaving. Selina always nags Zara like her mother so Zara would call her mommy from time to time.

Zara fought with her father to study in abroad. Finally her wish came true and here she is happily working part time jobs for her expenses and study in her free time. She only have two college working days in a week that is Wednesday and Friday.

She took a Business course as she hates Software. Selina helped her to get two decent part time jobs and she should go to work now. After packing her bags Zara went to the café she is working by her car.

"Hello gorgeous"

Greeted the café manager as soon as she stepped in. Zara smiled at him and started working. She just needs to be in the counter to take the orders. This is very easy but standing continuously for five hours is difficult but she didn't have a choice.

Morning from nine to two she would work at café and evening from four to eight she would work at supermarket. Two to four is her break time, she would call her family and friends while having lunch.

"Hey mom, How are you?"

She called her mom while eating her lunch she cooked after coming back.

"I am fine Zara, How are you?"

Meredith is so happy to hear her daughter's voice. She really missed her mischievous daughter. She would always wander in the house with her giggles. If anyone can put her stubborn husband in his place, it's definitely her younger daughter Zara.

"I am perfect mom, Where is dad?"

Zara holding her spoon tightly. He didn't talk to her for months. Precisely after she fought with him for her career.

"He is reading book"

Meredith eyed at her husband who is listening to their conversation. Zara lowered her head sadly and stirred the contents in the bowl. When can her father talk to her willingly.

Every time it's her who would call her dad but he only asks her to take care before passing the phone to her mother.

"Mom tell dad I will come back soon and also tell him that I remember my promise" said Zara before hanging up.

"Why are you so stubborn Andrew?" scolded Meredith glaring at her husband.

"She is living alone miles away from us, can't you be nice to her?" said Meredith hands on her hips.

"She asked for it, didn't she? It's her decision to live alone miles away from us" said Andrew opening his book to read.

"Really!! Then why are you listening to our every conversation? Why are you peeking at her pictures every day in my phone?"

Meredith criticised him mockingly. Andrew didn't respond but continued reading ignoring his wife. Meredith mumbled something before leaving her husband alone in the living room.

Andrew sighed after Meredith went into the kitchen. He removed his glasses and watched Zara's photo on the wall when she was one year old. He smiled looking at his cute daughter. He didn't want her to work hard when she can have everything.

He is angry because she chose to be alone when she can live with her family. He is afraid that she would leave them behind when she gets used to the life in foreign country. So, he took a promise from her as he knows she never goes back on her words.

Zara collapsed on the bed after working for the whole day. Selina works till nine. She is working as VFX designer in a renowned company. Recently they got a new project so Selina is working overtime. After showering Zara cooked simple meal listening to her favourite songs.

"Oh my god Zara!!! Can you please decrease the volume?"

Selina shouted entering the house but Zara rolled her eyes and increased the volume winking at Selina. Selina shouted again but Zara swirled around holding the spatula singing the song.

"I would kill that whole group, you are crazy about them and you are making our home a living hell every night"

Selina scolded angrily making Zara frown.

"Do not speak about them like that. If you bad mouth them you bad mouth me" said Zara seriously.

Selina shook her head in defeat before retreating to her room. Zara loves LTW group a lot. She never tolerates anyone who talks bad about them. Selina is not interested in songs she only likes melodies but after meeting Zara she got to know more about pop music.

Selina is not a fan of LTW on the contrary she hates them because Zara is madly in love with that group. She scolds and fights with everyone who mocks them. Every day when she gets back home she wants to listen soothing melody songs but Zara plays LTW songs. She started hating that group for making Zara crazy.

They both sat on the sofa eating dinner made by Zara.

"Let's watch a movie" said Selina.

"No" said Zara before clicking on LTW video. Selina's face turned green with fury but held back. This happens every day she better buy another TV.

"Your drool is all over the place Zara" commented Selina staring at Zara who is watching TV without blinking as if she is watching her lover.

Zara touched her lips and found nothing.

"You will die with heart attack if you watch them"

Zara put the noodles into her mouth glaring at her infuriating friend.

"I've been watching them for over a year because of you and I am perfectly alright"

Selina made a funny face at Zara which increased her anger

"You are that unlucky person who can't see the real world"

Zara spoke with indifference and started humming the song while eating. Selina rolled her eyes at Zara and continued eating her food. It's hard to talk to Zara when it comes to LTW. She really wish to kill all the members of the group no she should kill that one person in the group who made this mad girl even more mad.

"Enough! Go to sleep, tomorrow you have to go to college"

Selina took the remote from Zara and ordered her to go to her room.

"I will sleep after watching two more songs"

Zara snatched back the remote and pushed Selina out of her sight and enjoyed what she is seeing. Selina kicked the sofa angrily and retreated to her room to sleep.

Zara is immersed in the music and dance. She got to know about LTW when she was fifteen. It's her sister who forced her to listen their music and her sister is huge fan of Simon Reynolds who is one of the LTW.

They were just rookie group back then but when she heard their music she fell in love with them instantly. She likes their lyrics a lot than their music.

It's kind of similar to her situation. LTW encourage people to achieve their dreams and goals, not to fear the world and face the reality, fight for their future, never give up, never back down because of difficulties. She learnt so much from them.

They motivated her with their music. Whenever she feels stressed she listen to their music which makes her relaxed. They are like her another family. After coming to abroad she thought she couldn't survive alone but she never gave up and struggled to have stable life and she is happy now.

She sometimes feel that she made a wrong decision when she remember her father's words. She always felt depressed and even their music can't make her feel better. At times like this she would drive to her college which located near the sea.

She loves beaches a lot, she will spend sometime at the shore to relieve her worries. She too like Simon as he is handsome in the group but Sebastian Wild took her heart away. Coming out of the trance Zara switched off the TV before giving a kiss to her favourite band member.

"Good night Bash" whispered Zara before sleeping.

Bash is Sebastian's nickname given by Zara. Fans call him Sebasty but Zara don't want to be like them so she chose Bash. She wanted to be special when it comes to him. She didn't know why but she really fell hard for this man. But reality always kicked her hard because she can never be with him except her dreams.

He is only hers in her dreams. Her one and only Bash and she fucking want him to be hers in real life. But that's only her fantasy.

"Hello sis, How do you do?"

Zara missed her sister and also her cute nephew, Sean. She called Jenna sitting in the car after the college.

"I am fine but Sean is becoming more and more naughty" said Jenna cleaning the mess.

Sean is thirteen months old now. Jenna was five months pregnant when Zara came to another country. She thought to be with her cute little nephew when he was born but her future is important. She bought so many clothes for him with her hard earned money and send them to him.

"Oh my poor sis"

Zara laughed imagining her sister cleaning the mess created by her super sweet nephew.

"Are you done with the classes?"

"Yeah! I called mom yesterday"

Zara held the steering remembering her dad. Jenna stopped her actions and took a deep breath.

"Did he talk?"

"What do you think?"

"I am sorry Zara"

Jenna apologized guiltily. She is also one of the reasons for making their dad become more adamant and stubborn not to send her to study abroad.

"Enough with this nonsense, How is my nephew?"

Zara cheered and talked about Sean. She didn't want her sister to feel bad about the past. She is still living the life she wanted after everything. So there is no point to cry over spilled milk.

"He is fine, hey LTW is having a concert near your place right. Aren't you going?" asked Jenna excitedly.

"It's two hours from here and how can I go alone? Selina is busy with her work" said Zara frustrated.

"Oh my poor sis"

Jenna imitated her sister laughing hard making Zara even more frustrated. They talked for twenty minutes before Zara drove back to her home.

She sat on the couch sulking thinking about the concert. How she wished to go there but Selina's work spoiled everything and for god sake why didn't anyone build a stadium close to her home so that they can have concert here.

Scolding everyone who made her miss the concert Zara did her laundry. Tomorrow is the weekend and she didn't want to work so she called the café manager to take leave and he agreed. It's ten already why is there no sign of Selina?

She sat on the couch and took the remote planning to watch a horror film to distract her thoughts from the concert and called Selina

"Hey where are you?"

"I am on my way, Can you buy me dinner please? I want Spaghetti and milk shake"

Selina told the menu trying to stop a taxi as she didn't have dinner with her colleagues.

"You dare to ask me buy you dinner when you made me miss the concert"

Zara scolded Selina gritting her teeth and threw the remote on the couch. Selina put her phone far away from her ear and chuckled

"I am really sorry Zara, I will definitely take you to their next concert"

She promised sincerely but Zara scoffed climbing the steps

"They won't perform every month in this country you idiot"

"Even if it's another country, I will take you there"

Selina was determined and she meant her words.

"Say that again I want to record your words"

Zara said before recording her words.

"Happy!! Now please buy me dinner I am on my way and I am starving"

Selina heaved a sigh when she saw taxi stopping in front of her. She hoped into it and pleaded Zara.

"Roger that"

Zara spoke like a soldier and went out to buy dinner for Selina. Restaurant is just ten minutes walk from her home and Selina once worked their as waitress. She's familiar with the place and people in the restaurant.

Far away from Zara's home, the whole stadium screamed shaking everyone. The people jumped and started singing songs together with their idols. The magic is in the air with captured all the souls.

"Rock it everybody"

Sebastian Wild shouted and whole stadium started screaming loud. Lit The World(LTW) is having a concert for two days from five to eight in the evening where Zara is living but it's a bit far to her home.

While dancing Sebastian spotted an old lady who is shouting his name in the crowd near the stage. When she saw him staring at her, she got excited and blew him kisses in the air.

Sebastian smiled and jumped from the stage to the ground.

"Sebasty"

Everyone shouted out loud, Sebasty is his nickname from fans and his bandmates. Without waiting for bodyguards he ran to the old lady climbing the railings. Security guards and his bodyguards almost had a heart attack to see him run to the fans. They tried to stop him but he was faster.

His band mates Fredrick Smith, George Grover and Simon Reynolds sighed seeing Sebastian. Well, he is born to break the rules but they didn't stop singing and Simon sang Sebastian's part.

When the old lady saw Sebastian in front of her she cried hugging him and thanked him for doing this for her. All fans surrounded him taking selfies and videos. Sebastian posed to all cameras grinning widely but their happiness didn't last for long as his bodyguards took him away.

After performing for another hour they took their leave saying farewell to their fans. They all retreated to their respective rooms when they heard an angry voice scolding Sebastian

"You are going to meet Mr. Gibbs"

Diana Burch, LTW manger spoke glaring at Sebastian who is wiping his sweat after the concert.

Everyone looked at him with pity. Spark Gibbs is their chairman who is very strict with the rules. He warned them not to cross the limits many times but Sebastian never took his words into his mind, he got scolded and grounded for that a lot.

This is not the first time Sebastian ran to his fans during concerts but this time Mr. Gibbs strictly warned him not to repeat. It seems Sebastian is going to have a tough night a head because Mr. Gibbs is in their country which means he flew right after hearing the news from Ms. Burch.

Sebastian cursed before changing his clothes to follow Ms. Burch put to meet his strong headed chairman.

"Don't take his words to heart"

Frederick held his shoulder and spoke softly when he saw Sebastian coming out from dressing room. They all hugged him before sending him to lion's den.

"Where is he?"

Sebastian asked as soon as got into the car

"He is waiting for you in a restaurant"

Ms. Burch spoke indifferently from front passenger seat. Sebastian closed his eyes leaning on the back seat. He is getting ready himself for the taunts from Mr. Gibbs.

"You really pissed him this time"

Ms. Burch softened her tone looking at tired Sebastian from the mirror. She is forty five years old and very professional with her job. She treats all the four members very well but she looks cold because they will try to manipulate her easily.

"I just want to give that old lady a memory"

Sighing he continued to sleep. He is really tired of all this shit. He wished to fly away to a place where no one can recognize him.

"But that's very dangerous Sebasty"

Diana didn't want to talk anymore as it only complicate his emotions. She got down when they reached her hotel because it's late and she needs to take rest.

Sebastian stayed silent as he knew it's waste of his time to convince them. They travelled for two hours to reach the restaurant because Mr. Gibbs don't want anyone to know about this meeting so he chose that place.

Almost six bodyguards who were dressed casually including Sebastian's personal manager, Lucien entered the small restaurant. They don't want to alert the customers so they took different seats far from them and Sebastian sat opposite Mr. Gibbs who sat elegantly reading a book.

This restaurant had private seating sections which gave it a classy look. Mr. Gibbs chose a place at the corner which have two sitter dining tables in a row with partitions between tables.

Sebastian poured himself a glass of water and gulped it down as he didn't have anything for five hours while Lucien sat behind Sebastian with his back to him in another section.

"I know I broke your rule but I am not guilty"

Sebastian spoke with arrogance as soon as he drank water. Mr. Gibbs closed the book and removed his glasses glaring at the boy who is not admitting his mistakes

"You are not performing tomorrow" said Mr. Gibbs.

He knows Sebastian's weakness. Sebastian loves to interact with his fans the most. He always wants to have concerts all over the world. Grounding him and scolding him will not make him suffer so Spark Gibbs chose this way.

Sebastian widened his eyes hearing his words

"No way"

He clenched his fists his hand on the table. Spark smirked and straightened his collar.

"You should've obeyed the rules".

"She is an old lady, what's wrong with giving her a best memory"

Sebastian tried to reason with him controlling his anger.

"If you want to give memories to all your fans, you will have to spend your life time"

"What will you say to the media?"

The media will definitely ask the agency about him if they didn't see him perform.

"I can take care of that just stay indoors"

Mr. Gibbs stood up and warned Sebastian and left the place with his men. Sebastian sat there dispirited. He wants to shout out loud and scream his worries away but he can't.

"Let's go"

Lucien stood up and walked to Sebastian but he shook his head.

"Can we stay here some more time?"

Lucien nodded his head texting the bodyguards to stay ten more minutes standing beside Sebastian.

Sebastian got inspired watching pop stars singing and dancing on the television when he was twelve years old. He watched their videos and attended many concerts but his parents didn't want him to be an idol as they have their own business which is an automobile company, Wild Motors.

They wanted him to take over the company because his elder brother, Nicholas Wild started his own gymnastics school. His brother chose his path and their parents started rubbing their interests on him.

He can't ignore his parents so he studied hard to be part in the company but he never stopped dancing and singing, he even took special classes for that. His parents didn't want to force him into something he didn't want so they sent him for the auditions.

After failing many times he finally joined Gibbs Music which is famous agency. They brought up many bands and solo artists. He was so surprised to work with them. The agency is originally under Mr. Gibbs father-in-law who is so kind and never forces his idols.

He never mistreats the idols and even allowed them to date but privately with their consent. He gets along well with all the idols in his agency but Mr. Gibbs is very strong headed person who makes many rules. The original name of Gibbs Music is Carter entertainment but Mr. Gibbs changed it after becoming the sole head of the agency.

He took over the agency after marrying his daughter and started torturing all the idols with his damn rules and Sebastian is so fed up with him. Even the President Mr. Carter can't do anything as Mr. Gibbs is his Son-in-law. He joined this agency when he was fourteen with his three other band mates. They trained for two years before debuting.

They got more popularity with each passing year. He is happy with his current life but when it comes to Mr. Gibbs rules he easily gets annoyed. He is happy to be an idol but from the underwear brand to the goggles he use should be decided by their agency.

He sometimes feel suffocating with all their compelling. He can't meet his parents as he was always busy with live shows, concerts, modelling, shoots and when he gets free time he would deal with his company.

He badly needs an escape from all this but he chose this path, so he should endure it. Sebastian covered his head with the hoodie and face with the mask so it's hard to recognize him. Lucien stood beside Sebastian without uttering a word.

Lucien is thirty seven years old who is assigned to be Sebastian's manager from the beginning. He likes Sebastian and treats him like his little brother. He helps Sebastian to sneak out at midnights to have fast foods because agency wouldn't allow him to eat them.

He even helped Sebastian to book hotel rooms at late nights to satisfy his desires. Come on! Sebastian is a man after all, he needed to quench his thirst from time to time to relieve his stress.

Lucien has lot of contacts regarding girls who he can book for a night. Lucien is married and have two kids who are in primary school. He was not a womanizer and only wanted to help Sebastian.

Sebastian never dated anyone but spent lot of nights with girls in hotel rooms. He never let's them see his face because he didn't want to cause trouble for his agency and band mates. If they knew about his dirty secrets, they would kill him.

Their agency never forbid him to date. Fredrick is dating his third girlfriend Lillian Sanford and George is dating his first girlfriend Stella Miller. Simon changes his girlfriends like clothes as he is not stable in relationships.

Sebastian never met his match and honestly he is not interested in dating. Their fans wholeheartedly supported their partners, they never judged their girlfriend backgrounds. Lillian is from a middle class family and she works as a designer in a well-known company.

They met her at a fashion show organised by their company an year ago. Fredrick fell for her designs instantly and they started dating from then. George is in love with a girl in his high school and he is still in relationship with her after so many years.

He never voiced out his stress to his parents he chose this path and he don't want to hear their lectures. His brother is happy with his own family so, he didn't want to disturb his peaceful life with his worries.

Sebastian only has Lucien to share his worries. They both hang out a lot together in the clubs many nights secretly.

"Want to go out"

Lucien asked trying to ease his mood but Sebastian shook his head. He just wants to be alone now.

When he is silently cursing his fucked up life he heard a squeal and raised his head to see a small figure jumping near the counter. He furrowed his eye brows because of the disturbance. He shook his head looking at her clumsy figure and sighed before lowering his head.

After sometime he felt a presence behind him and he raised his head smelling the sweet smell in the air. He turned around and looked over the partition to see the same girl who he saw earlier near the counter sitting behind him with her back.

He didn't find anything fishy and felt it's normal. He turned around and leaned back closing his eyes. Bodyguards are having their dinner and didn't pay much attention to the surroundings.

But when they saw a girl approaching Sebastian. They all turned their attention towards her. She just sat their watching the menu for a long time till the bodyguards let their guard down. The bodyguards thought she's just a customer.

If they made a move, Sebastian will get exposed. Sebastian heard a noise beside him, he turned to his right side and saw nothing but a wall.

He frowned when he heard a tapping sound on the partition behind him and saw a note sticking out from the side of the partition, he curiously took the note and opened it to see what's in it which brought smile to his face instantly.