Illusion chapter 2

 

2. The Invader.

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Manik

Releasing a frustrated sigh while glancing at my watch. I looked over at my PA who was busy on driving

"Did you bought the ring ? " I impatiently asked.

He abruptly nodded a yes and took out a red velvety square box from his pocket and voiced " As you have asked. "

I took the box from his hand and opened it. The shiny rubby glanced back at me with small delicate petals covering its as boundary. 
The piece was really worth for a beauty.

" Why asked for this ring while you have your grandma's ??" Cabir suddenly blurted out as he took a left turn at the street ahead.

" It's an old fashion thing Cabir. And moreover Alya is a woman of taste. " I replied glancing the other way from him.

" Yea whatever let you sleep at night." I can feel his eye roll without even looking at him.

Damn him!! 
How the hell he always guess the right !!

" Where is the report of the merger of the west firm. According to me it took place yesterday right and you didn't even handed over it to me yet. I think you have taken your post as my Personal Assistant more seriously that all you do about is to invade my personal life with all your nonsense logics. " With a smirk I turned towards his side.

His eyes went wide and a something sort of a snort sounded from the back of his throat. HiS eyes were fixed at road while he desperately searched for an answer.

" Yes sir ! Sorry sir , it will be at your desk tomorrow sir ." And his playful tone vanished in thin air. 

That's the only way to shut him up !

Soon we enter area of the hotel where the date is fixed and Alya was waiting for me. I placed my hand at my pocket and felt the hard box beneath the cloth.

It is truly a heavy thing and responsibility.

My thoughts were soon brust out when the car halted and a frown instantly appeard at my face while glancing at the entrance . Everything was decorated with real and precious flowers and rice lights. Floor was coverd with red carpet and large led lights.

What the actual fuck is this !.

Furiously I turned at my PA who was busy unbuckling his seat belt.
" What in the world is this Cabir.? I told you to prepare for a date not a fucking wedding .. " I breathed , and he gave me a confused look

" Do you have any fucking Idea how a hell lot of money it will cost. " Shaking my head opened the door of my side.

"But..." Cabir started his blabbering.

He will have to pay for this fuck. !

" No buts, don't show me your fucking face tonight and all this .. " I pointed a finger at the decorations and turned my finger towards him.
" .. will be deducted from your salary. "

He let out a frustrated sigh and opened his mouth as if he is going to shower me with curse.

" Oh common Manik ! It is your own bloody hotel and moreover this decorations are for a wedding which is taking place in the 15th floor , I have prepared the 3rd floor for your date and that too in between the booking time. "

I raised an eyebrow at him and a smirk made it way to my lips.

Good , but I won't let him know that.

" Fine but still don't show me your face tonight . " I said dismissively and climbed out of the car.

" Okay boss. , Call me if you want help. " He said while I rolled my eyes and walked inside.

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Glancing around the impressive decoration for my date I nodded in appreciation . 
Cabir really did a great job.

A decorated center table for two and some rice lights here and there. A bouquet was laying at a side table along with some gifts which I assume is Alya's favorite brands product.

After a while Alya entered and flash me her most seductive smile. I returned her with one of mine.

As soon as she walked towards the table I gesture her to take a seat.

Her smile soon turned into a frown and sighing she took her seat .

" At least you can pull the chair for me in our date Manik. " She said and a laugh escaped my lips. 

" Oh ! Of course I can Alya ' in your dreams'. "

She rolled her eyes and our conversation soon diverted at film industry.

The waiter has served us the champagne and we were enjoying our food , when I placed the velvety box wide open in front of her.

Her reaction was aww at first, then turned into an understanding gaze at the ring and then her wide shock face came into view.

Tapping my fingers impatiently I waited for her to say something.

" Ma-nik tell me it's not what I am thinking about ." She whispered as if she couldn't believe her own words.

When you will find the one, your heart will speak for you.

Shoving away the thought I leaned forward to reach for her hand.

Sighing I stated " It has been months we are dating Alya, it's better we should get married ."

She was unable to speak for sometimes then she regained her composure.

" But , Manik you are the most eligible bachelor in the industry and I have signed various contracts which will not allow me to get mArried now. " Arguing she took her hands away from me and continued. " And what about your status , we cannot lose such a great opportunity for this silly marriage. " I frowned " what I am saying is that it's not that I don't want to do this but it's that we are not really ready to tie the knots now. It may hamper our career.

" You don't have to worry about my career , I am in my position for my skills not for my bachelor status." I stated as matter of factly. " And it's time we should start a family. "

"No, I ..I mean what change a marriage will bring, I am already a part of your life and about being a good wife I know how to satisfy your very well." She leaned down seductively.

I feel disgusted by her words .
All she could ever think is about fame, . Money, career ...

" Oh trust me when I say you don't know anything about my life. " Saying I extended my hand to take back the ring when she abruptly stopped me by holding it.

" That piece of beauty deserve to be in the finger of your girlfriend baby , and moreover I didn't said a no I just don't want to make this official and that too for our own good . " She purred.

A sudden anger raised inside me and I wanted to strangled her for those words . I huffed and raised from my seat and started pacing towards the door . She soon stopped me by holding my hand . Turning around thoroughly annoyed " now what ?" I asked her tapping my foot .

How did I even considered her for marriage?

Sliding down a finger around my chest she stated in her sluty voice " let's go to your penthouse and talk about it , you might change your decision after a session. "

I jerked off her hand and spat at her I'm pure anger. 
" You know what I can always find a better h** than you for that purpose. "

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Driving alone for a long time I finally able to calm my mind for a while from that boiling anger.

I should have know this , a model like her only clinged to me for my fame . Not ever for other reasons .

All my earlier relationships were broken because of this shit. This industry has truly became a pure hell for me.

Fuck !! 
Damn this fame to the hell and back.!!

Even though I knew all the way long that this might happen . They are all bloody gold diggers.

This is done ! For once and for all .

Once again I failed to comply her wish.

I am so sorry anny ! They are not good , they are not like you , please forgive me as I couldn't make it again . 
Please.

Sighing I drived back to my mansion , all the servents were 
Asleep only the night shifters were on duty.

I entered the dark hallway and headed straight towards my room.

Changing into a comfortable pair of clothes I sat on the edge of my bed . 
Running my hands through my hair I sighed and again sighed.

Realization hit me soon as shortness of breath showed it's appearance with my several sighs. 
Extending my hands to my side table I took my pills and gulped it down with some water .

The restlessness was really having a troll on me , the pills were also not helping much. I paced the room for some more and settled myself in front of the sea facing window. 
The beach was calm very very calm . The night sky was looking so gorgeous that I decided to give a visit to my beach.

It's has been months I didn't visit the beach. Even though it's occasionally used for shooting purpose but it was last used 6 moths ago and that's when I last visited it.

Hoping in my Jeep that is fully designed for beach I drived at the left edge of my beach, the boundary came in view as I took a u turn and went straight towards the right end.

The chill winds of sea was making me a way more calmer then my entire day. All the restlessness soon started to were off as i drived along the shore. 
The waves of the sea gently trying to catch up the shore , the shore never ever complaining about its sudden retreat as they both knows they will come across again.

Irony !

I should give it a regular visit.

But alas ! My schedule is too busy.

The right end of my beach is basically longer than the left so I kept driving but I couldn't find the boundary. I frowned and scanned my surrounding .

I think I crossed it .

Glancing back at my mansion I realised I did cross a lot area but the lights and the nameplate of the left boundary was not in view .

Shrugging I stopped the car and decided to climbed down for a walk. 

Walking slowly for a few more kms in ultimate peace, only the soft sound of waves and occasional wind.

I suckin a deep breath and exhaled the air along with my stress.

Closing my eyes I expanded my both hands to embrace the tranquility of the beach when a light sound of humming came out of nowhere and the voice was so soothing that it calmed my mind instantly . The melodic sound was so light that for a while I went into a trance with No worry and no pain.

Listening to the wondrous humming for some more , I searched for its source.

It's a private beach , no one is allowed to come here , who could it be?

I walked softly towards the sound as if the tune itself is pulling me towards it's source.

Glancing at the far right corner I can vaguely saw a figure sitting at the edge of the beach . 
The owner of that voice.

Taking some more steps I quietly watched the figure of the girl, her keens were hugged by her arms and her head was gently laying on her arms . 
Humming a sweet tune of her own . Not realising that i was right behind her justt a few feet away. I just stood there dazzled.

Not wanting her to stop , I ever so lightly sat there. Behind her just a few feet away. Listening to her quietly.

Waqt bhi theharaa hai
(The time is also still)

Kaise kyun yeh hua
(How did this happen)

Kaash tu aise aaye jaise koi dua
(May You come like a blessing )

I was mesmerized by her voice , in my entire time in this industry never have I ever came across such voice. It's so very soothing for my soul .

I laid down on by back gazing at the stars while continued to listen her .

Tu rooh ki rahat hai
(You are the peace for my soul)

Tu meri ibaadat hai...
(You are my prayer)

All my restlessness flew out at the night sky and its so calm that I wanted to sleep for a while . Keeping aside all my tension and stress . Wanted to be Away from this world , away from this façade.

Just a peaceful sleep..

Apne karam ki kara adaayein
(Show me Your benevolent deeds)

Kar de idhar bhi tu nigaahein
(Throw a gaze in this direction also)..!!

Was the last thing I heard before being consumed by sleep. 
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