Illusion By Paromita Bhattacharjee

  

Introduction

This work is completely a product of the author's imaginations.
Any resemblance to the content of the story , places , events , persons dead or alive, is purely coincidental .

© Copyright 2018 , ALL RIGHTS RESERVED .

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We all know that Being a superstar has its perks. 
But have we ever wondered what is the reality behind that acting façade ?

Lost in the labyrinth of act , reality fades .

like a bird in a golden cage ..
So opulence yet penury .

A journey of a superstar whose life was nothing but an illusion  until ...

 

1. Date!

"" Try to find reliver of your pain before it makes you numb.. ""

Manik

" You are the most beautiful thing that happened to me , my entire being revolves around you . Let me treat you like the queen you are and feel like the happiest man ever on the face of earth. " 

Saying I kneeled down in front of her with my arms extended and palms open. Not taking a single glance away from her eyes I kept my posture still with longing in my eyes.

" And cut .. , that was a marvelous shot Manik. " The Director clapped and shouted some orders for the next scene at his subordinates.

" It was the Martini shot guys.. " I said at my co-workers and turned towards the director , ".. and it's Mr. Malhotra for you. " saying I walked straight towards the changing room.

While the director was following me all the way. " Sir , but our launching date is next month , we have to complete it befo.. "

I make a pause near the changing room and gave him a glance.
" Do I look like I care ?" With that I took my belongings from my room to
left the place and walked towards the parking where my driver and PA was already waiting for me.

As I stepped out , My driver opened the gate of the car . I hoped in and the car rolled off..

" This should be the last movie I am working with that hag . " I say while looking at my PA .

He gave me a subtle node and started typing something in his tab.

Exhaling a frustrated sigh I leaned back at the seat and silence falls of inside the car.

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Looking through the glass at the passing buildings , while the tint of greens sneaking peek from the corners of the concrete, trying harder day by day to survive the brutal environment.

Cities are becoming so populous that it's hard to even breath fresh air for a while . Non stop noises doesn't allow the people to take a pause and look into the life , reminding each and every seconds to run for a better life and pretend that its all what they need.

Pretend to be happy and full filled even if you are hollow and dark inside.

But my life is a box full of fame while all I have to do is act. 
This is what I have became. An actor in reel life as well as real life .

" Sir !" 
My PA's voice snapped me out of my trance .

" We have a meeting with Mr. Bhatiya and a cologne shoot next , and after that you have a dinner date with Alya ma'am. "

Sighing I glanced away from the speeding buildings and looked at the face of my Personal Assistant.

"Cancel everything , I want to some time alone before the date ." 
Saying I leaned back at my seat . And drove silently.

My PA is clever enough not to ask question and knows his work well that is the very 1st reason he is on his post for last 2 years.

As we rolled off in my mansion , I walked out of the car and started striding towards the entrance ,when I saw my PA jogging behind me.

With an irritated sigh I stopped at my spot and crossed my arms , waiting for his blabbering to start.

" What preparations should we arrange for the dinner date , do you have any special requirements for Alya ma'am , any special gifts or... " 
His blabbering abruptly stopped when I glanced at him.

" What the hell you are talking ?"

" Sir, date ??"

" Do what you always do. " 
I said and glanced at my watch I was really getting irritated . I take back my words of him being clever.

" But she is.. "

" No buts Cabir . Imagine her as your own girlfriend and do whatever fucking preparations you wanna do. Now don't disturb me . "

" can I imagine her as my girlfriend after the date or its validity is only for the preparations ?" He said with a smirk .

That bastard !! He knows very well how to get on my nerves while no staff is watching us.

I gave him a ' as if I care look ' with an eye roll and went inside. A dim sound of 'okay boss ' reached my ears before the entrance door closed behind me.

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Slipping into my gym were I headed towards the trademill , only some exercise can make me calm.

Steping back from the trademill I did a little free hand and some occasional punching .

I like boxing , it helps me pour out my anger in a good way.

Busting music filled in the room while I continued my exercise.

" Some more push and I will cross my last record " I murrmer to myself and counted 108 in mind. 

109..

110 ..

111 ..

Come on some more and I pushed a little more , I was out of breath but I need to cross my record.

112..

Some more , some more!!

113..

My concentration broke by the knock at the door.

" Who the fuck is disturbing me ?" 
I shouted while panting like hell.

" It's me Ritesh sir, I bought your food , Ma.. Maria is on leave today so I bought it sir. " A Trembling voice came from the back of the door.

Bloody hell !

This idiot , don't know how he even got this job , I must Speak with Maria.

Huffing I raised from my mat and opened the door with a thud .

" Which alphabet of ' d-o n-o-t d-i-s-t-u-r-b ' you don't understand?" I spat at the worker.

" I .. I aam sorry sir , Maria repeatedly asked to.. to bring you food sir .." and I looked past him tapping my leg to control my anger a little bit.

" Get the hell outta here before I fire the fuck out of you , you got that ? You better had. " I snapped again and the boy rushed backward in a blink.

Idiots !!

Rolling my eyes I looked at the food trolley and picked up the Apple juice and went inside.

Taking some sips I put the glass back and went straight towards my bathroom.

Cold water subsided my anger on him , I am really a bit anxious about today. But nothing can be more relaxing than a long bath with your favorite wine right ??

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Walking over to my balcony I glanced at the setting sun , the sea mesmerizes me everytime with its shades so pure , so calm . Its orangish glow looks so soothing with the shades of purple from the sun.

I continued watching the sun till it disappeared below the horizon. It always cam my mind , as if giving me a promise of approaching my favourite part of the day.

Night...

The phone buzzed with a massage from my PA .
" Everything is arranged .. Alya Ma'am will be there by 8 pm , the driver will be ready at 7 :15 . "

It seems my PA is having a lot of fun with my events today.
An evil plan striked my mind and I texted him back.

"You, are going to be my chauffeur tonight ."

Tossing the phone on the side of my bed , I hopped in it for some good sleep before the volcanic eruption.

Let's see what happens tonight. !!

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