Stardom Ebook Sample Chapters (1 - 4)

Chapter 1

Marine Studio - Mumbai

Lights. Camera. Action.

“It’s so easy for you to say we don’t share anything between us. I can’t believe you are the same girl I ever loved”

“Truly Said Gautam. I am not that same girl whom you loved before. Things Changed. Situations Changed and even me!!!”

Tears rolled down her eyes and before she could wipe them off, they heard the Director's next words.

“Cut.  Perfect Shot Salman and Kashish. Just Perfect. Pack up. !!!!”

The Spot Boy came to Kashish extending a Chair for her to sit and relax. She didn’t bother. Pulling a napkin from the table she asked the makeup Artist to show her the Mirror.

Kashish Kapoor was an exceptionally talented actress of Bollywood. She started her career at the age of 18 and in 3 years she got immense popularity and fame for all the roles that she played till now. She is one of the highest paid actresses of Bollywood and in the Top 3 celebrities list too. She was in New Jersey from past 1 month for the shooting of her next movie and has returned to Mumbai, India few hours back.

All her Shooting schedules is managed by her PA, Eva. Her mother Gauri Kapoor owns a Production House and is planning a Home Production with her Daughter somewhere in the next year. A lot has already been invested on both, this Project and Kashish Kapoor. Sometimes it’s not you who chose your Career, fate and situations do it for you. The same was Kashish Kapoor's condition. She never saw herself as an Actress when she was young. She dreamt of being a Fashion Designer but her destiny had other plans.

Kashish wiped the glycerin from her eyes a bit when the Director came to her.

Director: So Kashish. You have an off for 2 days. Till then we are shooting the fight sequence. I am sure you needed this 2-day break from long.

Kashish (Still looking in the mirror and not the director): Get in touch with Eva (her PA) for my next dates. I am busy with a Wedding next week.

Director: Yeah Eva told me. Whose wedding by the way?

Kashish stopped wiping her face and looked at him.

Kashish: My Wedding!!! (She replied firmly)

The Director was shocked. He initially thought she was kidding but then seeing her firm facial expressions he was almost confused. She looked at him seriously without even a smile. Now this was a News for him. His lead actress was getting married??

Director: What?? Your wedding?? So that means we weren’t wrong. Something is brewing up between you and Arjun Chopra.!!!!

Kashish (Rolling her eyes and sighing): Huhh!!! Not Again Shekhar There is nothing between me and him. !!! And I am repeating this for the last time on this Set.

Director: Then the wedding?? (He asked getting confused)

Kashish: I lied. Come on Shekhar. You know me. I am an Actress. We have the ability to portray what we aren’t before the world in a way to look real. This shows how much you know your Film's actress.

She threw the Napkin aside and started walking ahead with him.

Director: You really caught me, Kashish. Your expressions took my breath though. I really thought you getting married. Anyways. You still didn’t tell me whose wedding you are attending next week.

Kashish: An Old friend.

Director: Make sure nothing is been talked about the movie Script. We cannot disclose anything to the Media so soon. I am sure the media would be around you to get your glimpse all the time. Its better you remain silent on our Movie's Questions.

Kashish: I am good enough to know this on my own, Shekhar. Now will you please excuse me?? (She replied irritatingly. He nodded and left)

Director: Actresses these days are so tough at times.  Ramesh. Where is that Stunt man? (He yelled in anger calling out the Spot Boy)

The Moment Kashish entered the Dressing room, she saw a Big Red Rose Bouquet placed at the Mirror. She shut her eyes in frustration and then started calling Eva.

Kashish: Eva. Eva.

Eva rushed inside the Dressing room to know what was wrong with her.

Eva: Yes Ma’am??

Kashish: Throw that Bouquet in the Bin.

Eva (Looking down and almost understanding why her Ma’am was angry): Ma’am. It’s not by him. Some random Fan of yours visited the sets and they were not allowed to meet you. So, they left this Bouquet and I placed it here myself.

Kashish: You mean it isn’t from HIM?

Eva nodded a No.

Eva: If you still wish, I can throw it.

Eva was about to pick the Bouquet but Kashish stopped her.

Kashish: Don’t touch it. It’s alright. I don’t want to upset my Fans. Leave it there.

Eva (Smiling): Isn’t HE one amongst your Fans Ma’am?? In fact, the Craziest amongst all?

Kashish: Shut Up Eva?? Whose side you are in?? Mine or His? (She said picking her dress from her Bag to change)

Eva: Of course, Yours Ma’am. But won’t deny that I am his Fan too. If two of my Favorites get together, who else wouldn’t be happier than me? Super Cool Idea Isn’t it? (She blushed noticing Kashish, who had no expressions on her face at the moment)

Kashish: Enough of sharing your dreams Eva. Step out. Ask the driver to be ready. I will come in 15 minutes.

Eva: (Coming back to reality): Yes Ma’am.  (She turned to leave but then stopped at the door). Ma’am. Aren’t you surprised why your Special Bouquet didn’t come yet??

Kashish: It doesn’t make much difference Eva. Even it would have, I would have placed it in its correct place. THE BIN.

Eva giggled again murmuring "Poor Arjun" and then left the Dressing room, closing it behind her.

Faded Blue Jeans and a White Sleeveless top, eyes covered by the Sunglasses and still being protected by an Umbrella which the Spot boy held for her from behind, Kashish came walking towards her Car where Eva was already standing at the door smiling.

Eva opened the back door for her and she sat inside only to find a Big Red Bouquet placed beside her inside the Car. Eva took the front seat beside the driver. The Spot boy left back inside with the Umbrella.

Eva: (Looking at Kashish in front mirror): I am sure the florist must have earned a lot in these few months. Everyday Rs 5000 worth bouquet from the same person isn’t less amount. !!!

Kashish gave her an angry stare and then opened the Glass window and threw the Bouquet out.

Eva: Ohh God Ma’am. You really threw it again??

Kashish: Serves him better Eva. That’s the right place for his owned Flowers and if you think the Florist have earned well, get settled with that Florist and sell flowers from tomorrow.

Eva laughed. The driver started the Car and Kashish removed her glasses and checked her iPhone. There as usual she already had a message from the same person who wasted his money in buying flowers for her every day and was wasting her time and energy in throwing them out of her sight. Arjun Chopra.

Kashish reads the message.

‘I am sure you threw the Flowers again Sweetie. Doesn’t matter. It’s always been a pleasure getting avoided by you yet been linked to you every time at every place’

Kashish shuts her phone and was almost going to throw it when Eva stopped her.

Eva: Ma’am. Relax. This is the fourth iPhone you have changed in past 6 months.

Kashish: You think I cannot buy the 5th one??

Eva: (Leaving her hand): Well. You can Madam but Gauri Madam won’t be much happy seeing you wasting so much money.

Saying that Eva left her hand and then turned back to face ahead.

Kashish: Is Mumma Back??

Eva: Yes. She came today morning. And she said she has some Mahurat of a Movie to attend today.

Kashish: Mahurat?? Who’s Movie??

Eva: The Prime Cinema Production. Staring your Competitor Ananya. You are invited too. Should I confirm your presence?

Kashish: No way. I am not going anywhere tonight. And of course, not in a Party where Ananya is present.

Eva: So, should I arrange for a Home Spa for you tonight??

Kashish: Eva. I just need some privacy.

Eva: Okay Ma’am. As you say.

Location: A 5 STAR HOTEL

Occasion: Mahurat of the New Movie

The Lobby of the Hotel was queued by the Guests to enter the Main Hall. Every top known celebrity was present for this Mahurat. The Prime Cinema Production House was famous for all its Hit movies which they released in a series from the last 3 years. The current Movie for which the Mahurat was planned today, was initially been signed by Kashish Kapoor, but later she couldn’t give her dates to them as needed and hence she backed off. So, they signed her competitor Ananya to replace her and she was more than obliged to fill in Kashish's place, though she was hardly worth it.

Gauri Kapoor having Friendly relations with the Prime Cinema couldn’t skip this Mahurat party and though she hardly wished to attend, she had to. Gauri and her Secretary "Rose" who was all the time behind her, reminding her whom she needed to meet in this party.

Gauri (Whispered to Rose): Is Doll (Gauri called Kashish Doll right from her childhood) coming here?

Rose: I had received a message from Eva that she isn’t coming.

Gauri: Hmm. Is she back from shoot?

Rose: Yes Ma’am.

Gauri: Dial her number.

Rose dialed Kashish's number and after almost 5 rings, she answered in a sleepy voice.

"Hello". Rose passed the Phone to Gauri.

Gauri: Doll. Come to the Mahurat. Everyone is asking for you.

Kashish (Yawning): Mumma. I am no more the Actress of that movie. And I am very sleepy.

Gauri: Doll. Wouldn’t you obey my Orders?? I don’t want the Media and others here to feel there was some unwanted rift between you and the Production house, which is why you left this Film. Please Doll. I need you here in an hour. You get that??

Kashish hangs up in anger without replying anything. She didn’t like anyone forcing her for anything. And her mother was currently doing the same. She closed her eyes to sleep but then she knew she would not be able to deny her mother's wish. She got up and left for a quick Shower to get ready for this Party.

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Arjun Chopra, a family friend of the Prime Cinema’s was here with his Younger brother Akshay and his wife Purvi.

Arjun Chopra is a Rich Young Business Tycoon who owns some Fashion Houses where the Upcoming Models are been Professionally trained and are given career opportunities to build their career in the Indian Cinema. He was initially a Spoilt Brat of the Chopra Family in his teenage. But then circumstances changed him to an Egoistic, adamant and a headstrong determined Man. He acts insensitive towards situations he doesn’t like to get into and is totally an Unpredictable personality. He is recently linked to have a relationship with the Famous Bollywood Actress Kashish Kapoor and currently the Media has not got any statement clearing or accepting this Air which makes them more curious to know if there is any truth in this or it’s just a rumor.

Arjun’s cousin Akshay and his wife Purvi had time to attend such Parties with him as they spent most of the time in South Africa managing their family business. But since they were here for a month’s off, they joined Arjun.

Purvi: I am so uncomfortable in this Saree (She murmured for Akshay to hear)

Akshay: Few more hours and we will be out of here.

Purvi: Hours??? I can’t manage myself even for Minutes.

Akshay: Purvi cool down. People are watching. Don’t show them how much we fight all the time. Be it at home or outside.

Purvi (Frowning): I am still putting a smile on my face Akshay. But you can’t even fake that. (She said turning behind only to see Arjun walking towards them)

Arjun: (Handing a Drink to Purvi): Here's your Drink Purvi.

Purvi: Thanks Arjun.

Akshay met some of his Old friend and he introduced his wife to him. Fake smiles and Fake happiness were a part of their lives. They were married 3 years back. It was an arranged marriage and they were still finding in each other the qualities that they ever wished to see in their partners. Purvi was a Fashion Designer by Profession and Akshay was handling his Fashion Business too. Parent’s fixed their marriage and made them leave to South Africa so that they both can handle together from there. That made the situation even worse for them. They had no one to question them what made them fight? No one to put some brains to understand each other. No one to bring these two opposite souls come together. Their freedom which they enjoyed in South Africa, increased the distance more between them and if they were ever continuing this relationship, it was purely for their Families.

Gauri was constantly being asked by many known Guests on where her STAR Daughter is and she kept telling them that she is onway. Lavanya Kaur, Kashish Kapoor's Cousin was far away standing in middle of a Young Crowd, flaunting her new hair style.

Lavanya is a Known Model. She had no plans to build her career as an Actress anytime. Contended with her Modeling Career, she has streamlined her profession based on her likes. Born and Brought up in a Rich family, she was been getting some extra benefits from the Fashion World which made her easy to grab projects, the one which she required. She was been chosen as the Show Stopper by most of the Fashion Houses for the Unique Aura she carries and Flaunts before the Camera. Extremely Professional, polite and Soft Spoken may be her Traits but she can be totally opposite to this if situation demands.

Lavanya saw Arjun Chopra texting something on his phone, little aloof from his brother and thus she got an opportunity to talk to him. She excused herself from the crowd and walked to him.

Lavanya: Texting someone special Arjun??

Arjun turned behind to see Lavanya. They shared a formal Hug and there she questioned him again.

Lavanya: Waiting for her??

Arjun: That HER has a NAME too.

Lavanya: If you want me to be specific then okay. Waiting for Kashish??

Arjun: Not really.

Lavanya (Raising her eyebrow): Wow. Looks like someone is seriously injured.

Arjun didn’t respond to her. He just texted something on his phone and then waited for a reply. There he got one too. And the smile on his face was turned back to an angry glare. He shut his phone and then concentrated back on Lavanya.

Lavanya: Anything wrong?

Arjun: Di and her tactics to Blackmail me. I am fed up.

Lavanya: Ahh!!! What is she asking from you this time?

Arjun: She wants me to clear off the Rumor that me and Kashish aren’t dating.

Lavanya: Aww. Nothing harm in doing that Arjun. As it is, it was never true. And I guess its high time Kashish is set free from this. She is practically disturbed from denying this fact before everyone. In fact, she has now stopped doing that even. You remember her last interview with the "ZOOM". She said she prefers sealing her lips on this topic now. She is frustrated Arjun. Just don’t do this to her.

Arjun: Can we talk something else La??

Lavanya knew he would never like to talk with anyone on this topic. It wasn’t that he was in LOVE with the STAR Actress Kashish. In fact, he didn’t even believe in Love. In fact, he and Kashish had met face to face just Once and that too when Kashish was shooting for her movie in Mauritius. The media linked them together seeing them in one Hotel Room which was just by Mistake. The room numbers were mistakenly communicated same to both of them and hence they did land up with the same keys to the same room together and that created a scene for the Media for sure. Kashish tried to clear off this rumor but Arjun always remained "SILENT" and this silence gave a way to the Media and Kashish Kapoor's Fans to think there was something brewing up between them.

Chapter 2

FLASHBACK

Mauritius - Some Months Back.

Collecting the Room Keys from the Hotel Reception, Kashish Kapoor just took the elevator to reach her Presidential Suite. She was tired of the Hectic Shooting she had today which included some Song Sequence with her Co-Actor Salman. Not that she didn’t enjoy. Salman was her favorite actor since she was just in her teens. And working opposite to your Favorite Actor can never be boring. There is so much she could learn from him. He was just perfect in all sense. A Good Man by heart and a Good co-actor to get comfortable with, she thought. Checking her Message box on her latest iPhone, she reached the Lobby of this floor and then walked to her room number 143.

There was something strange in the number itself. 143, was termed to be the numeric form of I LOVE YOU and she was allotted a Room with the same number. She just smiled at this thought and then opened the door with the Keys. The moment she came inside, she could feel someone's presence already. The room was well lit with the Table Lamps. And there was someone on the Phone, facing his back to her, standing at the Glass Window and talking business. She just couldn’t understand what was an Unknown Man doing in her room?? Little did she knew that he was the Famous Tycoon Arjun Chopra who owned a Fashion House of his own in many Countries, including India. She had heard his name but had never seen him or met him personally.

The moment the door got closed behind, Arjun thought the person in to be the Room Service one and he turned his head sideways, (Still not seeing her). Asking this person to make a drink for him.

Her arrogance immediately hit her brains and she very egoistically questioned back an "EXCUSE ME???" Hearing this sweet yet egoistic voice, Arjun Chopra couldn’t stop himself from turning behind only to find the Beautiful Actress Kashish Kapoor whose Fans addressed her to be the Princess of Bollywood standing before him, with her eyes questioning him something he never wished to answer. He cut the call and then threw his phone aside.

Arjun: Every person needs to show some manners to knock before entering others room.!!!

Kashish: People having Manners don’t show up in others Hotel room for no reason. Are you some kind of Fan of Mine?? Needed an autograph and hence paid the Room service extra to get the duplicate Keys. You know you can even be behind the Bars for getting inside my room without my permission??

Arjun: YOUR ROOM?? I think Acting has made your eye sight Weaker Princess. It’s Room 143. A Room allotted to Arjun Chopra. !!!

There she understood who this Man was. He was not her Fan for sure. He can’t be anyone's Fan. He stayed in between so many Models every day, yet there was never a News about him linked with them.

Kashish (Showing her Room Keys): It’s my room too. 143.!!!

Arjun (Smirking): Well. That means we are sharing this room by any chance Princess??

Kashish's eyes widened for sure hearing this and she was about to speak when he dialed the reception.

Arjun: Send the Manager. I have an uninvited guest here. Can’t let her in. Can’t throw her out.

The Receptionist was confused. She replied a Yes and informed the Hotel manager to check what the issue was in Room No 143. Kashish on the other hand was totally angry hearing his words to the Receptionist.

Kashish: I am not a Guest here. You are. This is my room. I reserved it a week back.

Arjun: And I did it a month back.

Kashish: That’s impossible. And even if it is, I don’t care. Pack your stuff and walk out.

Arjun: You aren’t the one to conclude. I am already settled here since an hour. You shift somewhere else.

Kashish: You cannot talk to me like that. !!

Arjun: That’s the only way I talk. Take it. Or leave it. !! (He replied with an equal Angered tone.)

Their argument was disturbed when the Manager knocked and walked inside. She was the first person to speak to the Manager.

Kashish: Get this person out of my Sight Manager. This is my room. How can he just enter inside the room without my permission?

Arjun: Excuse Me. Don’t fuss around Princess. I have seen many like you. I am not a Fan to hide in your room only to sneak a peak of yours.

Manager: One-minute Mr. Chopra. One-minute Kashish Ma’am. Would you guys allow me to speak?

Kashish: No, you aren’t allowed to speak Manager. You should be taking action at this moment. This room is mine. That’s final.

Arjun: Attituded Princess.!!!!! No doubt people gossip how much tantrums you throw on the sets all the time.

Kashish had heard enough. She turned to the Manager again and then asked him.

Kashish: Book another room for me in this Hotel.

Manager: Sorry Ma’am. But we don’t have another room. The hotel is fully reserved.

Kashish: What? What do you mean by that??? It’s your mistake that you allotted the same room for 2 people and now you say the Hotel is fully booked? Ridiculous. Is this how you treat your Customers?? My Director arranged my Stay in his preferred Hotel but I couldn’t live there as it wasn’t up to my level of standard. I came here and now you should be respecting my Stay here and allot me some room. I don’t care what you need to do. !!!

Arjun just waited for her to finish. No doubt his time was getting wasted in this unnecessary fight but then he couldn’t help. The manager tried checking with the other nearby Hotels to confirm some room availability there but to no use. The Christmas and New Year was around and hence most of the 5 Star and 7 Star Hotels were already reserved. Finally, after whole 15 minutes more, Manager helplessly turned back to Kashish.

Manager: All your Standard Hotels are Booked Ma’am. I am really sorry.

Kashish: Wow. Least expected this from you.

Manager: Ma’am. Can I suggest something?

Kashish: You don’t have that right Manager but I still give you a chance.

Manager (Gulping): If you and Mr. Chopra can adjust a bit, then I can make some arrangement for you till tomorrow morning.

Both Arjun and Kashish were Blank. They had no idea what that Manager meant by this. Arjun was the first person to ask.

Arjun: What adjustment??

Manager: If you both can share this room for tonight. I.

Kashish almost barked in anger at the Manager for even opening his mouth to give such a pathetic Idea. Arjun on the other end was no better than Kashish. He too wouldn’t agree for such kind of adjustment. Every person has a personal Space and only his Close ones are still allowed to intrude sometimes in need. But not Actresses like her, who knows nothing but act before others and play with the people’s emotions and feelings.  Finally, after much argument, Kashish had to agree for this adjustment and so did Arjun. The Presidential Suite was a Two Bedroom suite and they shared one room each that night. There were no talks between them after the Manager left. Both got to their rooms not caring for anything else. The Manager walked down and then in the main Register and in the Hotel Database, he entered the Names "Mr. Arjun Chopra and Miss Kashish Kapoor" beside the Column for Room No 143.

People who always kept an eye for getting fishy news about the STARS got his information that they both did share a room. Without knowing the Head and Tail, this news spread like a fire not only in Mauritius but also in India. And it was assumed by the People that Their Actress Kashish Kapoor was having an Affair with Arjun Chopra. Some rumors even said that she was in Mauritius only for him. To spend some quality time with him, which she rarely gets when they are in India. Even the Director of her movie assumed this to be the reason why Kashish rejected his preferred Hotel to stay and joined the place where Arjun was. There were "n" number of rumors going around in the Cities about them. This was the first time Arjun Chopra was linked with someone and that someone was not a common girl. She was the Princess of Bollywood. Someone who wasn’t that easy to be proposed or get in relationship into.

FLASHBACK ENDS

The Car halted inside the Gates of the Five Star Hotel where the Mahurat of the Movie was going on and Kashish came back to her senses. She was been told by Eva that Arjun Chopra was also present at the Party today and she couldn’t stop herself from remembering their First meet. The Car was surrounded by the Media and Kashish was already seeing their Camera lights flashing from the Car door Glasses trying to take a Picture of her. The driver was trying his best to drive slowly to reach the secured area where the Media wasn’t allowed.

Eva: Man.!! Look at these people. I am sure so much respect and attention they even won’t give to any Higher-class Ministers.

Kashish (Sighing): Stop the Car here.

Eva: Stop?? Ma’am if you get down here and walk till the Main entrance, they would only mob you and keep asking you questions which you aren’t prepared for.

Kashish: There is nothing that I am not prepared.

Saying that Kashish Kapoor got down from her Car and the Security immediately safeguarded her from being pushed by the Fans and the Media. Eva walked behind Kashish while the question round started from the News Channels.

Media: Ma’am. Ma’am. Just one question. What made you come here at this Mahurat?

She didn’t feel the need to answer that. She was here for her mother. She didn’t care what the others thought of.

Media: Ma’am. Please answer. Ma’am. Is it because Arjun Chopra is here, you too couldn’t resist this Party?

Now that question surely ate her mind. She stopped and Eva just passed her looks gesturing her to calm down. But she couldn’t do that.

Eva murmured to her that she would handle it all and asked Kashish to leave inside. Kashish walked inside with the guards and Eva stopped to the Media to give a statement on behalf of Kashish.

Eva: Well Kashish Ma’am is here for wishing her Luck to Cast and Crew of this Movie. Though she cannot be a part of it, it would never mean she cannot wish Luck to them.

Media: Would we get a glimpse of Kashish with Arjun today?? Would they by any chance giving us an official statement that the news about them isn’t a rumor??

Eva: I think we should allow them to take a call on this. Let’s not dig anything further and make our conclusions. They better know what to share and what not to.

After this short statement from Eva, the media was little contended and were still expecting the moment they would get a sneak peak of this pair inside.

Inside the Party Hall

The first person Kashish met after entering inside was her long-term friend Ronit Agarwal and his wife Rima. Ronit too owned a Production house. In fact, his father did and after his father passed away, Ronit filled in his father’s shoes. No doubt Ronit was capable of handling this and he was now also a famous Producer in Bollywood. Ronit Hugged Kashish and then Kashish hugged Rima too.

Ronit: So, Princess is finally, in the Palace. (he teased) But I had not expected you here.

Rima: Come on Ronit. Start expecting the unexpected when Princess is around.

Ronit (Laughed): Yes Yes. That’s what we should. Come in Darling. People are waiting for you. You won’t believe even though Ananya Roy (Actress) is here, everyone is still talking about you. Now that’s what I call STARDOM. People can never come out of your Charm.

Kashish just smiled in attitude and kept walking with Rima and Ronit. Some of her fans did come to meet her and took some snaps and autograph from her and that’s when she was been called from behind by someone. She turned around only to see a Waiter carrying a Bouquet of Red Roses and a small letter. She was alone. She asked the waiter who gave it and he just remained quiet. She took the Bouquet and then passed it to Eva. She then opened the letter and started reading.

‘Who knew you would be here? Who knew you would wear this?

Nothing was soothing enough a while ago and now everything is just a Bliss’

Kashish knew who wrote this. What does that Arjun Chopra think of himself? She looked at Eva and she gestured her eyes showing where Arjun was standing. Kashish saw him. He was facing his back to her and was talking to a couple of people. Without any delay, Kashish handed the letter to Eva and started walking towards Arjun to talk to him directly this time.

Chapter 3

The moment she reached half of the distance, she was stopped by someone again. And this time by none other than Aryan Chopra, (Arjun's first cousin).

Aryan: Hello Princess.

Kashish: Hi Aryan. Seeing you after a long time. !! (Her eyes still peeping at Arjun who was busy conversing)

Aryan: Yes. I had a hectic schedule. You know Family Business can make you crazy sometimes. Anyways, I actually wanted to tell you something, I mean something really important.

Kashish: Yeah Sure. Go ahead. !!

Aryan was about to tell her when Gauri Kapoor, came there.

Gauri: Hey Aryan.

Aryan: Hi Aunty.

Gauri: Kashish. You still here. Prime Cinema’s head wanted to meet you. Come.!!

Kashish: Excuse me Aryan. We will continue this topic shortly.

Saying that she left with her mother and Aryan never got a chance to speak to her. He just brushed his hair lightly, smiling at her retreating back and then walked to make a drink for himself.

The party was on full swing. Arjun just finished his conversation with some Models and then turned back only to get the Shock of his life. Kashish was standing behind him, folding her hands, waiting for him to finish. He was meeting her the second time today and she still looked the same like she was before few months. He raised his eyebrow just in order to be sure she wasn’t in a mood of fighting again.

Arjun: Before you start, let me warn you, we are been watched. By the spectators and the media too. So be as much as formal as you can. !!!

Kashish: (Faking a smile): You behave informally with me and expect me to keep myself calmed?

Arjun: Informal?? Towards you? When??

Kashish: Such a hidden personality you have Mr. Arjun Chopra. What do you think? Sending me flowers every day, and that idiotic messages, you would be successful in winning my heart??

Arjun (Totally confused): Flowers?? Messages? Are you Drunk Princess??

Kashish: You must be drunk (She said getting irritated). How can you act as if you never gifted me all those?

Arjun: Gifted??? Wow. What are you trying to do Princess?? Show the media that the rumor is actually true?? Well I don’t have a problem with it, until you are fine. I am actually enjoying all of this. Know why?? Seeing you irritated only pleasures me.

Kashish: Shut up.!! (She said in a little loud tone for her mother Gauri to hear)

Gauri was just passing by from there and she saw her daughter and Arjun speaking something, almost arguing. She stopped to see what the matter was.

Arjun: You are the one to start this. Better shut your mouth first and then I would be silent forever.

Kashish: You won’t agree you gifted me those flowers and Cards, right??

Arjun: When I didn’t do it, I won’t agree for it.  (he said folding his hands on his chest)

Kashish: Fine. Now you just wait and watch Mr. Arjun Chopra, what happens tomorrow morning. Hope you won’t faint. And even if you do, who cares??? Good Bye. See you soon.

She was about to turn when he held her hand and pulled her back to him. She was surprised to see him doing something like this and that too in a party where everyone had eyes on them.

Kashish: Leave me.!! (She said struggling)

Arjun: If you do anything which is against my likes, it won’t take me long to make the matter worst. So, think twice before you do something tomorrow.

Gauri saw a Media person taking a photograph and she immediately walked to Arjun and Kashish and pulled her daughter from him.

Gauri: Behave Arjun. You guys are been captured.

Arjun: She started it.

Gauri: And now you better end it.

Gauri took Kashish along with her. She had seen enough. Gauri knew about this Rumor since long. Her daughter Kashish never hide anything from her. She knew there was nothing between her daughter and Arjun. And since in all these days, they didn’t even meet each other, Gauri was still calm. But now it was heights. Today she heard that Arjun was gifting her flowers and Cards too and wasn’t accepting it at all. And what he did in today’s party by pulling Kashish on him so openly was just too much to digest. She took Kashish along with her, outside the party hall and then left for their home.

Chopra Mansion - Same night

The moment Arjun entered the house, he saw his sister Arpita Bhasin standing on his way. He cursed for this timing of his to meet his sister. He just stepped ahead and then walked to her, hugging her tight in his arms.

Arjun: Let’s talk later. I am sleepy. (He said hugging her still and she pushed him)

Arpita: Don’t butter me Arjun. Did you do what I asked you to?

Arjun: Do what??

Arpita: Clear the rumor??

Arjun: (Thinking something and she understood he didn’t): I.

Arpita: You didn’t.!! Arjun when will you understand the seriousness of this matter? Do you know what plans I have for you?

Arjun: Yes Di. I absolutely know. And that’s the reason I don’t wish to get this rumor cleared off anytime soon. I don’t want to get married Di. Not at least for some years. I need some time.

Arpita: And I can’t give you that.

Arjun: (Cupping her face): Di. Would you be happy that I ill-treat my wife only because I wasn’t ready for my marriage?? No right? Then leave this topic here. When time comes, I will clear off everything and then I promise I will marry the girl of your choice.

Arpita: But Arjun.

Arjun didn’t let her speak. He just walked off to his room leaving her more irritated.

Arpita (to herself): I know you just can’t do this Arjun. So now I cannot wait for you to clear any rumors. Tomorrow you will have to see the girl of my choice and I will make sure you marry her too.

Saying that she left for her room.

Arjun was pacing in his room little frustrated. What Kashish said to him in the Party was just above his head. Flowers?? Cards?? Was he so insane to gift any girl all this? No way. But then it didn’t look like she lied. What was the truth? Was someone gifting her all that on his name? The door knocked and the asked the person to come in. Aryan came inside.

Aryan: Bro. You have some time for me?

Arjun: Is it anything important?

Aryan: Yeah. Actually Yes. It is.

Arjun: Come in.

Aryan came inside and the shut the door. He and Arjun the sat on the chairs at the Poolside and Aryan didn’t know from where to start.

Aryan: Well Bro. Actually, did you ever have a Crush on anyone?

Arjun: What?? You here for asking me this?

Aryan: No No. of course not. But still, you can answer me that. Won’t you?

Arjun's mind was actually blank. Crush??

Arjun: If Crush meant meeting someone unexpected and then feeling something in your heart then No. I never had that before.

Aryan: Really? Well that’s strange. I mean it need not be a good meet. It can also be a wrong one later turning out to be good.

When Aryan said this, Arjun's mind started flashing the scenes of the time when he first met Kashish in Mauritius. How they fought for the same room and ended up sharing that room together was something unusual for him. But CRUSH? And that too on that TANTRUM QUEEN Kashish?? No way, he thought.

Arjun: Aryan just say what you want to?? Don’t ask me anything? I am already tired.

Aryan: Okay. Sorry. So. I was talking about Crush. Now I don’t know what it is. Either Crush? Or just Infatuation? Or Love? I mean I have no idea. But.

Arjun: So, you do have found a girl in your life? Right?? Then tell me straightly Aryan. Why beating the bush?

Aryan: Yes Bro. I did find such a girl.

Arjun: Okay. So, what you want me to do? Propose her? I mean on behalf of you or something like that?

Aryan: No. No. I mean no way. I can do that. But the problem is I don’t know what her reaction would be.

Arjun: There is always a first try Aryan. Who cares if she accepts or not. If she agrees then go forward and if she denies then think she never was your first crush. Find someone else.

Aryan: (Getting up): What? Find someone else? Bro that’s it? This is what you suggest?

Arjun (Raising his eyebrow): Yeah. I mean that’s all I can advise. But if you need a wise advice then go to Akshay. He is married. He may be able to give you some healthy tips.

Aryan: Don’t you wish to know who that girl is?

Arjun: I don’t. But no harm in knowing. Who is she? I know her?

Aryan didn’t know if he should actually tell this to Arjun now or not. He was so confused. The reason was simple. He feared after hearing her name, Arjun shouldn’t Faint.

Aryan: That’s fine. May be sometime later.

Arjun: Your wish.

Aryan left the room and Arjun was on the bed to get some sleep.

Same Night - Kapoor House

Eva: Ma’am?? Are you sure?? This is not good. You could be in Danger.

Kashish: I don’t care. Let me teach that Mr. Arrogant Liar Chopra a lesson. Only then I would be relaxed.

Eva: Think once again Ma’am. At least talk to Gauri Madam and take her advice.

Kashish: Eva. Just do as I say. No more questions. Get out. I need to rest.

Eva: Fine Ma’am. !! I will get this done by tomorrow morning.

Kashish: Yes. I want that Chopra to get this news early morning. Make sure every Newspaper gets this published.

Eva: Yup. And I have arranged your Trip to Lonavala (A hill station Near Mumbai) for your friend’s wedding. Would you be staying there for a night or returning back the same day after wedding.

Kashish: I won’t stay. I will come back home.

Eva: Okay. I will make the necessary amendments then. You would be starting tomorrow night for Lonavala.

Kashish: And I would drive. I don’t need the Driver. Get my Guards reach Lonavala before me and ask them to wait there. You and I will travel together.

Eva: You would drive?

Kashish: Yes Eva. It’s long since I drove my own Car.

Eva smiled and agreed for this. She bid a Good night to Kashish and left for her Room. Eva stayed in the little Servant house which was adjacent to the Main Bungalow. Since past 3 years she was Kashish's Personal Assistant and no doubt she loved her job.

Chapter 4

Next Morning

The Newspapers were carried by Hari Prakash, Chopra’s Servant, inside the house. Almost every room in Chopra Mansion needed one Newspaper each. Arjun’s Nani read a Local Hindi Newspaper. Arjun, Akshay and Aryan needed their Business News Paper, Manohar and Mandira Chopra (Arjun’s Uncle and Aunt) though hardly found time to read, they needed one only while having their individual Morning Tea in their room. Arpita believed in watching news channel then scanning the newspaper as it consumed more time and energy. But Sujal, her husband needed one in their room. So once the newspapers reached the respective rooms, the family's reactions were worth seeing the Front Page. The title itself was so powerful that they couldn’t help reacting to it.

‘Bollywood Actress Kashish Kapoor finally Accepts being in Relationship with The Heartthrob Arjun Chopra, Owner of Glamour Fashion House’

Nani instantly called Hari Prakash and asked him to get the family in the Living Room, including Arjun. HP nodded and left. Every member of the Chopra family had read this Article. It was a short Interview by Kashish Kapoor herself to one of the most respected News Channel Confirming that she and Arjun did date each other since 1 long year. There were some series of 6 questions asked to her and her response to all of them individually.

Q1. So finally, you confirm this news to us. What made you do that?

Kashish: Yes. I confirm, me and Arjun are in a relationship. It’s been almost a year now. I tired ignoring this news every time. But finally, I gave up. Sometimes we need to wait for the right moment to come to share such news.

Q2: Ohh Wow, 1 year, seems too long.

Kashish: Not really. It’s just like few days for me. Hard to believe that this February 14th, we would be completing one year of this relationship.

Q3: Feb 14th?? You mean on Valentine's Day??

Kashish: Yes. Last year, same day, Arjun proposed me and all I could do is say a Yes to him. He has something really Unique in him which got me attracted. For the world, I may be a Star, An Actress, but for him, I am just his Girlfriend and he treats me as a normal human being, which is what I always wished.

Q4: Your Love Story truly seems to be out of this world. So, has Arjun Chopra watched any Movies of yours?

Kashish: No. He can’t see me with any other Man. Possessiveness runs in his blood. I respect his decision of not watching any of my Movies. I am sure the day he would, will be the best day of my Life.

Q5: So, any Plans of tying a Knot soon?

Kashish: (Laughs). Doesn’t look like. In fact, just yesterday I and Arjun met in a Party and he did show his Urgency of getting married. I have my own commitments though. I have 3 Films Signed in my Queue and one of which is a Home Production. So, I have no plans of getting married to him anytime soon. But in case I change my mind, we will let everyone know this.

Q6: When would we get a Bite of you and Arjun together on this Channel?

Kashish: Well for that you need to ask him. He is a busy man. He has less time for me these days. So, when he is free, I would join in for the Interview.

The Article Surely ended but the reactions of the Family were the same still. This Article was been published in every newspaper in the Country and the talks on this was been screened on every News Channels too, Aman, Arjun’s Manager was getting frequent calls from the Media, asking some Slot for an Interview with Arjun and Kashish together. Aman was Blank. He tried calling Arjun but his phone was switched off.

Chopra Mansion

Living Room - Entire Family present

Hari Prakash: Naniji. Arjun Bhaiyaa is not in his room.

Arpita: What?? He is not there?? Then, where is he?

Sujal: Let me call his number.

Sujal tried calling and found that his number was switched off.

Sujal: Switched Off.

Akshay: Okay let me check with Aman.

The moment Akshay was dialing, Aman came there in Chopra Mansion.

Aman: Good Morning Akshay. Is Arjun at home?? I need to talk to him urgently.

Akshay: I was calling you to ask the same. Where is He??

Aman: I don’t know. His number is switched Off.

Arpita: Who had seen him today morning??

Hari Prakash: Arpita didi, When I woke up, I saw him leaving the house in his Jogging T Shirt and Track Pant. At 06:30am.

Arpita: You mean he hasn’t arrived home from past 2 hours? I am worried now. Akshay. Do Something.

Akshay: Yes Di. I will. I will check with his friends.

Saying that Aman and Akshay left for checking with Arjun's friends. In all this, no one had time to see the expressions on Aryan's face. He was not in a position to even understand was there any truth in this Article? Was Kashish Kapoor really dating his Brother Arjun?? If yes then Thank God he didn’t tell his Crush's name to Arjun last night. He would have surely fainted.

‘Some relationships break even before starting’

AND

‘Some relationships start to break later’

Kapoor House - Same time

Eva: Sir. I said Ma’am is sleeping. You cannot disturb her. Please.

Arjun didn’t care. He moved Eva aside and then pushed the Bedroom door open. The sound of the Door opening was so loud that Kashish Kapoor who was sleeping on the bed, dreaming, almost shivered getting up and sat on the bed looking around to know if it was an Earthquake by any chance.

Eva: Sir. I may need to call the Police if you step further.

Arjun stopped and turned to Eva, looking at her angrily.

Arjun: Didn’t you read the Newspaper today?? Do you even realize whom you asking to get off this room??

Eva gulped down her fear seeing this side of Arjun Chopra. And Kashish who was still in a state of shock seeing Arjun not only in her House, but also in her room was still trying to understand what had happened?

Arjun: I am your Kashish Ma’am's Boy Friend. Your Ma’am herself confirmed that, didn’t she??

Eva: But.

Arjun: Just get the hell out of this room, before I put a case on you for not allowing me to meet my Girl.

Eva was sweating in that room. She had nothing to say. She only knew that it wasn’t good waiting here at the moment. Kashish on the other hand was completely out of her sleep now and she remembered what Article she asked Eva to get published in today's newspapers. So that’s the reason he was here. Eva moved out and he turned back with no difference in his level of anger towards Kashish.

Kashish: How dare you entered my room without my permission?? Get out. (She yelled getting up from the bed and wearing her slippers.)

Arjun covered the 2 - 3 steps towards her almost making her hit the bed and fall on it.  She froze at the spot feeling scared. Till date she had given many such Shots before the Camera where the Hero is Angry with the Heroine and is trying to prove his Point. But today for the first time she was feeling it from within the nervousness of such a Real-life situation.

Arjun leaned on her looking in her eyes and she moved back.

Arjun: You have chosen the worst for you Princess by publishing such a Fake Article. You didn’t think even once before doing this, didn’t you?

Kashish was speechless. The amount of enmity this guy was showing to her with his eyes was just above her head.

Arjun: I didn’t expect such a dumb lady behind the Mask of an Actress. Only because you thought I gifted you some damn Flowers every day, you messed with my Reputation? Do you think a Man like me, who has Fame kissing his feet all the time, even think of having any relations with an Actress?? Such a Fool!!!!

She gulped down her fear and kept looking in his eyes to know what he meant by that.

Kashish: Why? Actresses don’t have a Heart??  (She asked angrily trying to know what his reply would be)

Arjun: Who said they don’t. They do have a Heart. But they sometimes forget the difference between a REEL life and a REAL one. Everything is just an Act for them. And coming back to you Princess. You don’t have the Charm which a Common girl has. Whatever you do, whatever you say, whatever you make others feel, all looks FAKE. And Arjun Chopra hate such Fake People.

She was damn angry at his thoughts. That’s what he thinks an Actress is?? How sick.!!! She pushed him back and got up from the bed again.

Kashish: How Sick of you Mr. Chopra to even think So. If you had so much of problems with such Fake dolls then why did you keep my name attached to yours all these months?? Why didn’t you clear off the rumors then and there?? I can still agree you didn’t send me the flowers, but I can’t understand this. Would you mind to explain?

Arjun: Before asking an explanation from me, clear off that Fake Article first. (He commanded to her in the same harsh tone)

Kashish: I would have done that. But not after knowing what you think about me. Now IN YOUR DREAMS Mr. Chopra. You wish or you won’t.!! You would have to accept this Rumor forever. At least till I wish to clear it off.  (She answered him with the same intensity)

The door was pushed open and Gauri Kapoor came inside. She was informed by Eva that they had a Rude GUEST.

Gauri: Arjun? What are you doing in my daughter's room??

Arjun looked at Kashish once again and then walked to Gauri.

Arjun (To Gauri): 24 Hours Mrs. Kapoor. If in next 24 hours I don’t find Kashish taking back her words and giving a clear statement to the Media that she lied in that Article, she will have to face the consequences. Both PERSONALLY and PROFESSIONALLY.

Saying that he left the room like a Storm leaving the city in seconds. Kashish angrily hit her hand on the side mirror and Eva rushed to stop her from bruising herself. Gauri was totally lost. She knew if Arjun Chopra warns something, he means it. He has the power to destroy someone's career. He can go to any extent to get a Famous Personality drop on the Ground with nothing left to get up again.

After an Hour - Chopra Mansion

Arjun barged inside the House in anger, throwing his hand towel on the Couch and sitting there, leaning his head behind. His face was still Red, his eyes still needed some rest after that deadliest encounter with Kashish Kapoor. His hands still shivering in anger to smash anyone who would come before him in his way. HP saw him inside and informed the other housemates. Without delaying much he got a glass of water in a Tray and stood before Arjun.

Hari Prakash: Sir, please have some water.

Arjun didn’t move an inch. But when Hari Prakash repeated that the second time, he opened his eyes and in next second, he pushed the tray and the water glass from the servant’s hand, dropping it down on the floor. Hari Prakash started shivering and was about to pick up the broken pieces when Arjun roared a "GET OUT " and he had no option but to leave this spot at the instant. Never ever anyone from this house had seen this level of anger in Arjun. Surely, he was in his Worst mood and the family didn’t wished to face him like this.

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