Chapter 6 6

"Denny! It's been so long since I have seen you." Mr. Pant said hugging the new actor. Denny was really a newbie, only did one series and that did a decent business. For a newbie like him, Mr. Pant's so much affection towards him is a bit odd.

"I know, I was so busy."

"Nandini, this is Danny. I am sure you have heard of him."

"Yeah. Heard about a new hero in the town. Nice to meet you." Nandini said as politely as she can.

"Pleasure is all mine! I am literally a fan of yours." Denny said excitedly.

"That's so sweet." Nandini smiled. Bbut internally she was confused. She read the whole script and she thought the male lead would be a bit mature looking. Denny was good looking but he had the face of a kid.

"So he is the one.." Nandini started but Mr. Pant hurriedly interrupted her.

"Yes, the second male lead. Isn't he a handsome young man perfect for the role?"

Nandini nodded. Now that she thought he indeed could feel for that character.

"I am so happy that I will be working with you. Though I am not the lead.." Denny looked at Mr. Pant.

"I told you it won't suit you and it could ruin your career! But you are perfect for the one u got. It will help you to grow."

"I know. Our meeting is tomorrow so I will see you tomorrow. Hope to see u soon, Nandini Mam." before Nandini could say something Denny walked away.

As soon as he has left, Mr. Pant sighed deeply. "U were quite tensed with him." Nandini said.

"Of course I was. One wrong move and his father will be coming after me."

"Father?"

"His father is a very powerful politician. He asked me to cast his son as the hero. Don't know how he got to about the project."

"He is using his father's influence to get work!?"

"The world is cruel and anything can happen anytime. Though my luck I managed him for the second."

"For once I thought he was the hero."

"He is good looking and maybe a good actor but this is my dream project we are talking about. At least the leads have to be experienced."

"He is making a bad image using his father."

"That he is."

"So, who is the hero?" Nandini asked again.

"That would be me." someone said and Nandini freeze.

"Manik! Finally u decided to grace us with ur presence."

"Thought you might want to talk with her about ur dream project. Hello, Nandini."

"Hello.." Nandini saw him settling beside her.

"So, we are ur dream pair." Nandini said pointing towards herself and Manik.

"Yesss.. That day when I saw u both, I just knew you both will make a cracking pair. You both look so good together.. Our project is going to be super hit. And we........." Mr. Pant keep talking and talking about his plans and it was overwhelming for Nandini.

She was already in doubt after knowing Manik is the hero. She felt someone patting her hand. She looked at Manik and saw him smiling.

"Relax. He is always like this when he gets too excited. Its nothing where you should give attention to. Just keep nodding." Manik said but Mr. Pant was lost in his bubble. He had that dreamy look.

"So, what's say?" Mr. Pant said rubbing his hands excitedly.

"I don't know Mr. Pant. Working with him..."

"Nandini, u just said that the script is too good to leave it. I know both of ur families have issues with each other and rumors are that's why u both never worked together and what not. Think about it professionally. I already talked to Manik regarding this." Nandini looked at him And saw Manik was still smiling at her.

"I need time to process and understanding the things so that I can make my mom understand what and why I am doing this. Otherwise world war three will begin in which I do not want any part."

Me. Pant and Manik laughed. They ordered for their food and discussing things through out the lunch.

" U will have many intimate scenes." Mr. Pant dropped the bomb.

" u didn't say about any intimate scene!" Manik said.

" Yeah.. U said every age people can watch it then intimate scene..?"

"Just kisses here and there. Cup of cappuccino for u."

"Another thing to explain." Manik groaned.

"Don't worry. I will be the director." Mr. Pant said and their eyes widen.

"You are going to direct the project?!" Nandini asked dumbfonded.

"Yes."

"Freaking finally." Manik whistled.

"But you left directing and become a producer. So u are coming back!" Nandini said excitedly.

"As I said it's my dream project so obviously I am gonna direct it. Can't trust others for it."

Manik and Nandini became so excited that they decided they would do it even if their parents never agreed.

"I am itching to give a happy dance. Mr. Pant is directing again and we are the leads."

"Go on. Do it."

"Yeah. Then the headline of tomorrow's newspaper would be like 'Doll was seen to do a happy dance in the middle of a busy restaurant: Maybe her boyfriend proposed.' Very funny Malhotra."

"Well it would be interesting to read. Our journalists are such great writers. They should change their profession. From journalist to novelist."

They finished their lunch and paying the bill they was heading towards the door. As soon as they came out their eyes widen seeing the scenery of outside.

"Sh!t."