Part 4 

Aman was in discussion with his assistant directors. They were planning about the upcoming scenes. When Aman told the next scene, all the assistant directors spared a glance with one another. One of them asked Aman, grabbing some courage.

"Sir, what's necessary to shoot the New Year scene at first? There are many emotional and sentiment scenes in this movie. Why not we try something at first?"

"Don't you know I don't trust in sentiments?"

"We know sir. This movie is Khushi Ma'am's last movie. ASR was not ready to act with her before. That's why I said"

"That's why I want this scene to be shot first. I want ASR to see Khushi's potential. He thinks Khushi can't do this role as it holds heaviness. Even though there is much hope in sad scenes and romantic scenes it's not that easy to act hilariously. Khushi will do that just like that. That will change Arnav's view towards Khushi."

The assistant director nodded affirmatively.

"I don't want any matter about Arnav and Khushi to be leaked. Khushi is my sister and ASR is my best friend. I don't want them to be embarrassed."

"Yes, sir"

"You are my assistants. I want you to know how to handle the situation in the mere future. That's why I told you the real reason. So, don't build the stories up." Aman warned.

"Ok, sir"

RM

Arnav took the coffee cup from Ratna. She sat beside him after serving the coffee to Arnav and Arvind. They saw NK rushing.

"Nannav.... Mere Bhai" he shouted.

Arnav rolled his eyes.

"Nannav, you know what?"

"What?"

"I'm also going to act with you in the movie, what shall I name this love?"

"What the...."

"Really?" Ratna asked excitedly.

"Haan, Badima. Just now Aman called me"

"What did you say?" Arnav asked frowning.

"What else he would have been said....? Just yes... right?" Arvind asked.

"Of course, Even though I'm very busy I can't just say no to Aman like a big director." He flaunted like hell making Arnav irritated.

"All the best NK" Arvind wished.

"Thank you Badipapa."

"What's your role in the movie?" Ratna asked.

"Comedian... what else?" Arnav teased.

"I'm going to make Mr. ASR jealous in this movie"

"Doesn't Aman get anyone for the role other than you?" Arnav rolled his eyes.

"See, Aman is a brilliant director. He knew who suits the role. He thinks no one could do the role of NK other than NK" NK bragged.

"Whatttt? Is your character name NK?"

"Not only mine each and everyone is acting with their own name"

"Wow... Aman always thinks differently... doesn't he?" Ratna prized Aman.

"Yeah... I think this movie is going to be a turning point in our Chotte's carrier" Arvind boasted.

"And, my favorite Khushi is also in this movie," Ratna said proudly.

"Badima, Do you know how sweet she is?"

"Did you talk to her?"

"Just talk? I shook hands with her... I prized her a lot on her face."

Arnav looked at him astonishing. Did she shake hands with NK? She countered him and shook hands with NK? He flared his nose furiously. How big hero he is...? Leaving him behind, she shook hands with his cousin who is his PR? What kind she is?

"What did she say?"

"She took it so casually"

"She is just so cool it seems," Arvind said.

"Exactly" NK agreed.

"I really want to meet her once," Ratna said.

"No problem, I will arrange it soon" NK promised.

Arnav was looking at them annoyingly. This is the first time; he stays out of talks not interfering yet it's about his co-star.

Next day

The shooting spot

This is the first scene they are going to perform together. Aman explained the scene to Khushi, NK, Madhumathi, and Garima. They observed it keenly. Arnav was disappointed who was listening to Aman as he thought a reserved type girl like Khushi couldn't do the hilarious scene. He strongly believed that Aman is going to repent for his choice. Why Aman had chosen Khushi when there are many chatterbox girls in the industry? He sighed.

Arnav sat on the chair little aloof and watched the scene.

"Don't know how many TAKES she is going to take to complete the scene" Arnav murmured.

NK came with a bouquet and Buaji called Khushi. She should come out of the room, opening the door a little. The way she came out like a cat, with a funny expression on her face made Arnav sit straight. And after that, each and every expression she delivered made him gulping down. The way she said, "Jeeji is sleeping", the way she said goodbye to NK, the way she smiled like an idiot, the way she blabbered, everything made Arnav flat. And she did that in SINGLE TAKE. She received a big round of applause and a soft smile from Arnav. Now, he has no choice other than accepting Aman's stands on Khushi. She is indeed a talented artist. Being an actor, he knew it's hard to act in the comedy scene. Aman smiled seeing his friend's face. Arnav raised his eyebrows towards Aman and appreciated him.

.......

The shooting continued without break. As Aman said, Arnav witnessed the extreme dedication and hard work from Khushi. She cried without glycerin... she laughed, changing her sad mood instantly. She delivered the longest dialogues, memorizing it, and made it in a single take.

Arnav amazed at her talent. He faced a tough time to cope-up with her. The only thing he doesn't like is she maintained a distance from him. He felt she is intentionally doing this to him. His previous heroines were not like this. They died for his friendship. This one girl is taking his nerves. He knew the industry is gossiping about her ignorance towards him. He just wanted to change it... at any cost.

Khushi raised her head, hearing a click sound of her caravan. Arnav entered with a smile. Khushi closed the book which she was reading and looked at him.

"HI..." he greeted her formally.

"Hi..." she responded.

"My mom wants to meet you. I will bring her tomorrow if you are fine with that." –Arnav.

"Why should I meet your mother?" she asked calmly.

"She likes you so much." He said the truth.

"Many people like me."

"She is my mother...."

"So what if she is your mother?"

"So.... are not you going to meet her?"

"I don't think I can make it tomorrow as we have a tight schedule tomorrow".

"Ohh, so you can't make time for my mom?" he asked her.

At the same time, an assistant director called her.

"Ma'am shot ready"

She nodded yes and followed him, without answering to Arnav. She saw a woman talking to Aman. Who is she? She headed towards them. She heard Aman calling her "MA". Is she Aman's mother? Aman smiled at Khushi and the woman smiled at Khushi excitedly.

"Khushi, she is your fan." Aman introduced the woman.

"Namaste." Khushi smiled pleasantly with joining her hands.

"God... I never thought Khushi would greet me". The woman said with the same excitement.

"I'm also a mere human maji". Khushi showed how polite she is.

"If it is so, can we share a hug?" the woman demanded.

"Why not?" Khushi smiled.

They shared a warm hug.

"Live long happily, beta." She blessed Khushi.

Don't know why Khushi thought of Garima. She touched her feet bending down. The woman again hugged her. Khushi looked at Arnav who was gazing at her. Didn't she deny meeting his mother? But why should she meet his mother? Will his mother be like Aman's mother...? So lovable? So polite? No way. His mother must be a prideful woman, unlike this woman. After all, she is ASR's mother. She advocated her own stance.

But the woman's next stance made her shock.

"Chotte... Khushi is so nice. I know if I like someone then she must be good."

She looked at Arnav widening her eyes who was smirking at her.

To be continued...

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Egoistic...?

The woman's next stance made Khushi shock.

"Chotte... Khushi is so nice. I know if I like someone then she must be good"

She looked at Arnav widening her eyes who was smirking at her.

Chotte? What does that mean? Who the woman is?

Yes, she was none other than Arnav's mother Ratna who is here to meet Khushi as she is a big fan of her.