Chapter 4: Preparations
Randhir bade good bye to his family and left to the airport. As he entered the airport a swarm of girls came running over towards him. Without the help of the security he would not have escaped the wrath of the mad young girls who were nothing but his crazy fans.
As the flight landed at Geneva and he came out he was welcomed by a huge crowd who were just waiting to get a glimpse of him. He was going with tight security and safely got into the car which was waiting for him.
Soon he reached the venue where the press conference was to take place. He was ushered inside by the head of the event management company and was made to sit at his place.
Within a few minutes the press conference started.
"I have immense pleasure in informing that the movie which released 2 days back has made a great success and the credit goes to the entire cast and crew of the movie." praised the producer of the movie "KLUTZ". He spoke for a while and finally concluded by requesting the hero of the movie to say a few words. As soon as this was said the entire hall burst out into a huge round of applause inviting the hero to grace them with a few words.
"Hey. Its just wonderful stand here before you and address you guys. Though this is my 5th film I feel as though it is my first. I felt the same jitters when I walked up the first time. I am pleased that you all love me on screen and appreciate my work done. Its beacause of all you fans that am able to survive in this industry. But I know I need to work a lot more to reach higher standards. However, I would like to inform you that am taking a break right now from my acting profession as I have to give some more valuable time to my other life too. That was the reason why this press conference was set up as I got a number of calls asking me to take up the next project soon. I request you all to not think that stardom has reached my head and that's why am rejecting the offers. NO. I have some personal issues to set right as well. After doing so I will be bang on to acting again. Thank you" Saying this the hero of the movie was about to step down from the dias.
"Sir could we ask a few questions?" asked a reporter
"Yes" obliged the hero
Reporter 1: "What is it that's more important that you are giving up ur acting profession?"
Hero: Hang on dude! When did I say am giving up on acting? I can never do that. It just that am taking a break right now.
Reporter 2: What are your current plans if not acting?
Hero: Well I am one of the directors of ASP Constructions. We have new ideas. Moreover we've been given an opprtunity to expand the same to my home country and me being an Indian would always love to do something for my motherland.
Reporter 2: Could you elaborate on that?
Hero : am sorry. That am not allowed to. You will all come to know once the project is finalised. We are running through the feasability studies right now.
Reporter 3: Why don't you act in romantic movies?
Hero: I've always had the motto of not acting in romantic movies. It would be only action or thriller. The reason being I would love to romance only one girl in my entire life. It might sound silly but you could say that's my perspective or stance.
Reporter 3: Oh no! I guess you have broken a millions of hearts by saying this!! But one last question before wwe let you go. What made you take up acting. You have always avoided this question.
Hero : Well... I was challenged by one person that I was a pathetic actor 14 years back. Just to prove that wrong I took this up. Randhir Singh Shekawat never loses. He's always number one.
Reporter 3: Am sure that person would have to take back their statement now. Well all the best on your new project.
Randhir : Thank you
With that Randhir Singh Shekhawat , the hero of KLUTZ left the venue after spending a few moments with director, producer and other members of the crew.
Late in the night he reached Zurich. From the airport he took his car and drove back to his house. On the way back he made a mental note of things he needed to do before he left to India. Meanwhile he reached his house. No. It was a mansion. A huge white mansion with "Shekhawats'" engraved on the gates. As he honked, the guards came and opened the gates. He swiftly and silently drove in, parked his car and went up to his room as he had a lot to do and he was racing against time. Since he was too tired with travelling and press conference he soon slept off after freshening up.
Next day morning he woke up with a smile on his face. With that he got out of his king sized bed and freshened up to have breakfast with his family. He came down wearing a black jean and a red t-shirt. Dhwani's friends had come to help her pack her stuff. All these girls were gawking at Randhir though all of them knew they never had a chance to be his girlfriend.
Randhir however, being a grntleman passed a warm smile to the girls to which all of them blushed. Seeing this Dhwani's calm shoot up to its peak.
Dhwani: Why are you blushing Gun?. He's like your brother.
Friend 1: Kya kare yaar. He's hot and handsome.
Hearing this Randhir started choking as he was having his breakfast.
Friend 2: Arey aap ko kya hogaya? Pani laati hoon.
Saying this the girl got up but stopped as Renuka called out to her
Renuka: Arey Gunjan, hamare ghar mein servants hai beta tum log jao aur Dhwani ko help karo.
Dhwani: Pata nahi yeh log aate hi kyun hai. Kehne ke tho they are my friends, but as soon as they see bhai they become his fans and totally forget me. Mamma lets get bro married to someone (she said pouting)
Friend 3: Arey. Its nothing like that. Come on lets get going. We have a lot to do right?
Dhwani: Ab yaad aaya? Hmph . she started cursing her friends and her bhai under her breath such that no one hears it.
As soon as they left the scene, Renuka and Harsh bursted out laughing. But Randhir was busy in his own thoughts. The parents noticed this and exchanged looks, soon they decided to pull Randhir's leg and so started
Renuka: Waise Harsh, Mishti is right. We have to get Randhir married right. He's 26.
Randhir: Par mom., He could not complete his statement as Harsh interupted him
Harsh: Yea. Mishti is always right! She's my daughter. Always speaks the right things at the right time.
For this he earned a glare from Renuka and Randhir chuckled seeing this.
Hearing his chuckle Harsh continued, "So as soon as we are back from India we will start the hunt?"
Randhir: Dad. Aapko sab pata hai. Even then why you are doing this to me?
Renuka: Kya pata hai? Aur tum kya chupa rahe ho mujhse? Woh bhi mere bete ke bhaare mein?
Harsh: Randhir. Mom ko batao ab. Varna you know what will happen
Randhir: Dad????
Renuka: kya Dad? Bolo abhi
Randhir: mom woh woh..
Renuka: Woh woh kya??
Harsh on the other hand could not stop laughing seeing his son faultering so much to just confess his feelings
Harsh: Arey. What is this? You cant even tell your mom how will you go and tell her?
Renuka: Tell me what? And who is this "Her"
Randhir: Mom i.. Hmmm.. I... I like someone
Renuka: What?????
Randhir: yea
Renuka: Harsh. You knew this before?
Harsh: hmmm.. he looked away
Seeing this she stood up with force from the dining table, stomped her foot and walked away in anger.
Randhir: Mom. Mom. Stop please. Dad?
Harsh: Chalo. Lets do something
Randhir: Ugh dad! What was the necessity to bring up this topic now? We could have dealt this in a much better way.
Harsh: Ab ho gayi galti. Chalo manate hain
Saying this both started walking towards the garden where Renuka generally goes when she gets upset or angry.
Renuka saw them coming from the corner of her eyes and continued with her work. Randhir called out to her a number of times but in vain.
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