CHAPTER 8
After answering all awkward questions of the media we entered the hall filled with film stars ………………… however rivalry we share we stars always behave civilized in public ……………... we act pleasant more off screen than on screen …………………….
"It's amazing " madhu cried and hugged my arms in excitement
" oh god is that DEEPIKA PADUKONE ? " she asked excited
I turned to the direction she pointed and indeed it was DEEPIKA PADUKONE …………….i waved at DEEPIKA PADUKONE with polite smile ………………….. we haven't worked together yet she is a good friend of mine …………………
" hey RK " deepika said once we walked towards her and we shared a clich film star 's dramatic hug
" how are u doing ? " I asked
" awesome " she said and then Deepika 's eyes travelled to Madhu
" ur life must be amazing as well coz I see the beautiful lady near you " she said smiling at madhu
" ah Deepika this is madhu and madhu this is well u know her " I said
" of course I have watched most of ur movies u r immensely talented " madhu said
" oh is that why ur boy friend has never done any movie with me " she said sarcastically
Madhu looked at me as if asking if that was genuine sarcasm or had any hidden meaning ……………. I assured her with eyes that deeps is sweet girl …………….
" we didn't work because u are always busy shooting abroad and attending cricket matches " I said
" that's so rude " deepika made a fake shocking face
We talked with deepika for a couple of moment before we were asked to take our seats as the function was about to start ………………. I was given a seat in the second row and muffin near me …………….. the first row was filled with senior actors so I didn't mind much ………………..
" oh god the is Amitabh Bachan " madhu shirked in my ears
" u like him ? " I asked
" of course who doesn't ……………. I have watched all his movies from childhood " she said
" ohk I ll introduce u in the party " I assured
Madhu gave me a broad smile showing her dimples …………… if we weren't in public I would have defo pulled her cheeks and kissed her ……………….
The show started and all awards were being announced along with few performances by certain stars ……………..
Unlike other times I wasn't getting bored as madhu was sitting beside talking nonstop commenting about everything and questioning about everything ……………….. ah I couldn't get tired answering her silly questions …………………
Then came the main set of awards ………………… I was nominated in two categories generally I don't care about awards but tonight I ought to get one else madhu will kill me teasing ………………….
Then there came the nominations for best On-screen couple …………………. I was nominated with my co-star Piya for the movie PKYEK ………………. But alas theaward went to sallu bhai and Katrina …………………….. I couldn't be jealous as sallu bhai is like my Guru …………….
Then after sometime the most awaited award for the beast actor ……………… God this I m gonna win plzzz………….. I then looked at the nominees and one name caught my attention ……………… Ranbeer Kapoor ……………… I didn't miss the small sound of excitement that escaped madhu's lips when she heard his name ……………………… I swear if he wins then I m just gonna grab the award from him and gonna warn him never to come in my GF's dreams ………………but then where is he ? I didn't see him since I entered …………………… probably he is not getting any award
I was never nervous like this before this is my first award functionwith Madhu and I want to be a hero in her eyes today …………………. Then the announcement came ……….
" the best actor award for this evening goes to ………….. our very own Rock star Ranbeer Kapoor ………………."
W*F………….. why him ? …………… if it was anyone else I could have consoled myself why him ?... I turned to look at madhu whose face looked disappointed but as soon as she saw that I was looking at her she began to smile ………………..
" hold on ladies and gentleman coz we have another winner tonight ………………." I heard the host say
It would be some Khan for sure ………… I ignored to listen to that and focused on madhu whose face all of a sudden began to glow like stars in night …………………. She turned to me and hugged me …………………I was confused ………….
I could feel the whole audiences' eyes on me and camera focused on us ………………..
" congratz " I heard an actor sitting near me wish
It was then I realized that I won the best actor award……………………hurrah !!!!
" congratz " madhu said parting from the hug
I stood up and buttoned my suit which was left lose for my convenience ………………..
" come with me muffin " I said forwarding my hand to her
" no ……….. no …………… " she said shaking her head nervous
I made a baby face I know she couldn't resist ………………..she softly placed her hand in mine and we both walked to the stage ………………….
I wanted to thank god for two reasons………………………….. 1) of course for the award that is the reason why muffin is with me here now on stage …………………..2) Ranbeer wasn't here and rishi uncle came to collect his award ……….. that sounds pathetic but now I started hating him more and I have no clue what I will do if he comes before me ……………..
I received the award and moved to the mike to give a small speech of gratitude ……………
" Good evening everyone ……….." before I could fininsh my sentence my fans began to shout in excitement ……………ah they are amazing people I love them ……………
" I take immense pleasure in receiving this award for one of the most amazing films of the decade " that is constant dialogue even if u hate everything about the movie at the end of the day when u receive an award pretend that the movie is the best thing ever happened to u ………….
" I have received many awards but this the first time I m getting this golden lady in my hand ……………. I m pleased ……………I would like to thank my team for their support this award is dedicated to them " if u go back in history every actor would have spoken the same dialogue
" and all this became possible coz of my lady luck " I turned to see madhu who stood beside me smiling nervously
" thanks madhu for being with me " I made the most true and genuine comment of the day
The crowd began to cheer when I said that and I was happy that my fans have no hard feelings about my relationship else some crazy fans always think that they rule the Star's life and will wish that the actor ends up with their on screen girl ……………….
I moved towards madhu and wrapped my hands around her …………… I gave her the award and she smiled cutely before getting that from me delicately …………………. I
Finally all the awards were over and its time for party …………………. Mostly after every award function we would have a party ………………… this time I have two reasons to be excited to go to the party ……………… first it's the award and second its madhu …………
We both got into the car …………………madhu was still holding the award safely as if it was some treasure ,…………………
" I never knew that u r such a good actor that they give u award " she said
If I was missing that mean , sarcastic , devil inside her then I should be worried its back ……………..but then that is what I like about her ………….
" the whole country likes me except some blind people like you " I commented
" oh have u ever seen other actors act ? and btw for ur information those two new guys in S.O.T.Y. have 6 PACKS and I don't see anything here " she looked at me from top to bottom ………….
Now this is the limit …………….. I think she will make me jealous of even some random guy in road ……………… I m gonna hate every single guy in film industry ( if I don't already ) …………………….
" excuse me If u haven't noted I did have 8 packs in my previous film …………….In My next film I m playing a patient and I can't be exposing my body so I have put on weight INTENTIONALLY ………..
" I said
" yeah patient " she nodded her eyes sarcastically
God why can't I have a peaceful life …………….. why does she always fight ………………. I didn't get any appreciation for award ………….
" however u are u won an award today and its ur day u need to enjoy " she said hitting my shoulders
" thank you ………. That was the most needed " I said ignoring to look at her
" aww baby don't be sad " she held my chin and made me face her
" I m proud of you " she said and I bet it came from her heart
Mahdu smiled looking at me and hugged me …………….
" thank u " I said
She gave a brief peck on my cheeks before parting from the hug ……………………. That was something unexpected but I loved it ………………… it felt more special than the award ……………
We reached the party destination and again we had to face the pact of reporters before entering ………………
Madhu seemed more confident and comfortable yet she never let my side ………………
" aren't u having a drink " madhu asked me
I generally don't drink in parties like this moreover madhu is with me now ………………
" no that's ok " I said
" come on its ur day u must enjoy " she said
" I guess u have friends expecting you " she said looking at the bar ……………… I spotted some friends and actors waving at me
" will you be ok if I go " I asked her concerned
" of course …………I can go hit on some sexy actor if u aren't here " she said
I gave her a disbelief look …………….
" baby I ll be fine ……………. Deepika told me she could introduce me to some actresses and moreover everyone here seem to know RK's girlfriend here so I feel like a celebrity myself " she said
I was convinced with what she said and so walked to the bar ………………
Everyone congratulated me …………… I thanked them and took a drink for myself and sat in a place from where I can see madhu ………………….. she was talking with some lady some designer I guess …………………… she was looking at me often giving me cute smiles and I was just getting excited looking at her ………………….
Then something unexpected happened ……………….. Madhu's saree stuck in a table and she was about to fall ……………….. I panicked seeing the sight and I ran to save her ………………….. but before I could hold her I saw her already save in SOMEONE ELSE's ARMS …………………..
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