Concluding Part 4
( You read so far - Even with Rohit’s recommendation Rekha was struggling to get any major role. She went to Rohit to get some big role in his company.Now read ….)
Pulchritudinous or The Arrogant lady
“ You can still give me a break. “ Rekha said to Rohit, playing with his hair.
Rohit felt uncomfortable with her behaviour and got rid of her by distancing. Then she said again “ Your script is ready. Why are you giving it to a producer, you produce your own movie? “
“ That sounds nice but I am not financially strong enough to produce my own. What is this story about, may I know ? “
“ This is about an African writer in unrequited love with an English girl. “
“ What’s unrequited ? “
“ Oh, you don’t know. It’s one sided love. “
“ Okay, you are capable of producing your own movie. I will tell you, but can I have a drink? “
“ Sure, what would you like to have ? “
“ Whisky, large peg. “
“ Okay, Sheela, bring a large whisky peg for my guest and small ones for me and yourself.”
Rekha was surprised and annoyed at his behaviour. She thought Rohit will himself do it or ask me to get it from his fridge. Within no time Sheela came with two glasses of drinks. Rohit asked “ What about you ? “
“ You know I rarely drink, that too never in the presence of any third person. I will join you with a cold drink.” Sheela soon brought a diet coke and joined them saying cheers.
Seeing all this Rekha was more annoyed but she managed to hide her displeasure. After finishing her drink Sheela went inside. Then Rekha continued “ So you can very well make your movie for which I have an idea. “
“ What’s that ? “
“ You will be the hero and I will be your heroine. Major cost of casting will vanish. How simple ? “ Touching his cheeks she said
Rohit virtually pushed her back and said “ No, how can you be a heroine ? You don’t deserve it. “
“ Give me a chance and I will prove it. “ She came even closer to him and tried to sit on her thighs. But was pushed back again
“ Tell me why I can't be in the lead role? I have compromised with producers earlier and I can do even more for you. You can do anything with me.Everything is fair in love and war. I am sorry I didn’t like you in college days but now I even love you. “
“ Nonsense, you are talking rubbish. Get out of here. “ He shouted so loudly that Sheela came running. “ Call her husband Sheela.”
“ Why are you bringing Prem between me and you ? “
“ How can you even think about being with me ? “
“ Now I know, you love this bitch Sheela and want to launch her. Is it not ? But I won’t let that bitch act in your movie. I will be your lady .”
In the meantime Prem came in. Rohit said to him “ Take your wife out from here immediately. I will not like to see her anymore in future. Out you foolish woman. “
While leaving the room Rekha warned “ Well, I am leaving now but I am going to teach you a lesson and you will soon face the consequences of insulting. You have rejected me. I will let the world know that you tried to sexually exploit me. I will spread it on # Metoo platform. You will soon lose your glory after people come to know my story.”
After dropping Rekha at home Prem came back to Rohit and said in presence of Sheela “ Sir, I am deeply sorry for the behaviour of my wife. I tried my best to persuade her to leave acting in such roles. But she was mad after bigger roles. But I am afraid she may create nonsense scenes for you. Better to counter her before she does so. “
“ We are not worried about ourselves but worried about Rekha’s future. Her every word and every act of everyday she visited here are recorded in the CCTV camera. We are going to call an urgent press briefing today itself and let the world know the truth about Rekha before she does anything to harm us.“ Sheela said
“ But is it necessary ? It will ruin her future, Sheela.” Rohit said
“ No sir, madam is right. Rekha doesn't deserve any favour from anyone. Please close this issue forever and let her bear the consequences.” Prem interfered
“ But you too will be adversely affected Prem. “ Rohit said
“ No sir, I will be affected only if you fire me .”
Both Sheela and Rohit said “ That won’t ever happen. You are our most trusted man. “
Sheela and Rohit hosted a press briefing but they didn’t mention any names. Rohit said to the press “ An actress wants to falsely implicate me in# Metoo case for not arranging her any lead role in my possible upcoming movies. I have all the recordings of my meetings with her in the CCTV cameras. I don’t want to ruin her future, that is why I am not mentioning her name.”
This press briefing was aired on local TV channels. Prem and Rekha also watched this. Prem said “ Just see the kindness of sir. You were planning to defame her.He hasn’t mentioned your or any name, so you are safe. But I want you to leave such films. “
Rekha was also under some depression, she wasn’t interested in such acts at least for the time being. Within the next three months Rohit married Sheela. One day Sheela aske Prem “ What’s your wife doing these days ? “
“ She is not working anymore, she stays at home.”
“ Well, ask her to meet me next week. “
“ She is already sorry and ashamed of her conduct. Please excuse her. “
Sheela said “ We are not thinking of punishing her. Both of you come next weekend for dinner. “
Prem and Rekha came to Rohit’s house next weekend. There was a small gathering of ten people. Rekha felt ashamed and couldn’t even look at Sheela or Rohit. “
Rohit said “ After my marriage I wanted to dine with my close ones, nothing so special.”
After dinner when guests were leaving, Sheela said to Prem “ Both of you wait for some time, we want to discuss something with you people. “
Rekha was standing with eyes looking down. She looked up in surprise. Sheela grabbed her hand and asked her to sit with her on the sofa. Prem was sitting on a chair next to Rohit.
Rohit said “ I have a plan for you. I know despite graduating with good marks you failed to get a better job so far. I had recommended your name to a company and they have agreed to employ you. “
“ But I am happy with you sir.’
“ I know. you will be happier and more comfortable there, I can assure you.” Prem said
Then Sheela said “ I have a plan for Rekha also. “
When Rekha looked up, Sheela said “ I subsequently thought that Rekha’s idea was not bad and advised Rohit to go for own production. I revised his script, now the English lady is dumb. So Rekha, and of course we too, are not bothered by the dialogue delivery of Rekha. Now Rekha can fit in the role of lead lady opposite Rohit. “
“ Why not you yourself madam ? Prem asked surprisingly?”
Rohit said “ Because Sheela has no desire to become an actress neither is she interested in acting at all. She has bluntly refused any career in acting and acting can’t be forced on her.. And above all no other actress but Rekha is ready to act without any fee. Are you still ready for the role ? “
Rekha asked Rohit politely “ Then why did you insult me that day ? “
“ Because your approach was corrupt. You wanted to sell your beauty. You showed artificial love for me for cheap materialistic gains. In love, lovers' chemistry should match. Love isn't being physical. I know some dirty or wrong practices are present in this industry but not with all and not everywhere. In fact I never loved you but I do like you as a classmate. I wanted to help you and will also continue helping you as far as possible for me. If my experiment with you succeeds, we will plan future ventures too. Are you okay with it ? ”
Rekha nodded positively and felt ashamed with tears floating in her eyes.
The End
