'Beyond the Horizon': There's more to it...

Chapter - 16

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Sidharth was now at his workplace for today, the head office for casting house "BB Casting", an abbreviation for 'Big Banner Casting' lead by Mrs. Shikha and her team, preparing for a fresh photoshoot that would now be considered as a part of his portfolio for all the upcoming projects for few months till they plan to click him again. The contract papers were yet in the making and they had meanwhile scheduled this shoot so that his profile could be sent as soon as possible to production house of the advertisement company for a model intro.

The industry is such, no one waits for you. Gone are the days when the directors or producers would spot someone walking on the street or a restaurant or some shopping mall, offering them some work firsthand even before asking for an audition, just because they liked what they saw. Now it was considered one of the most fast paced 'business' with new people getting introduced every day, every hour in fact and withdrawing or getting knocked out of the space with a similar speed. There were heretofore innumerable struggling models looking for a break, some of them up for working with a minimal wage in hand, smallest of amount would work for them as long as they are receiving it. So, it was of a very high significance to maintain and catch the speed out there, that was what being done at the agency under which Sidharth was supposed to work from now.

He was called out of the studio once the photographer was done taking pictures and was already up on his job for editing, retouching images to have them released soon for its intended purpose. Wearing a white turtleneck full sleeves t-shirt, a staple item of western closets for years and now getting equally loved in other countries like India. A brown loosely fit cargo pant paired with it, he walked out of the studio heading towards the office cabin on the same floor to have the contract discussed now that it was arrived for his review and final signature.

"Come Sidharth...pleased to see you again" She spoke casually as if it was a daily thing for her to say and why not she was at a position, where it was obviously a day-to-day happening for her.

"Hello Mam! Nice meeting you too." He reverted smiling.

"And thanks again!" An opportunity to get launched by top in the game bureau was obviously a big achievement that too in only months of his start. He expressed his gratitude towards her, taking a seat on the chair across the table. Your grown-up self doesn't usually have something to do with your confidence. When you have a very less to nil experience in something, you tend to feel intimidated by people who you consider having more experience in a certain field and if it is about your prime focus at career then it has an ancillary effect on one's demeanor. Sidharth being all poised, self-reliant and this ever flamboyant, still had a nervousness kicking in. But it was work, no excuse holds a place where you have a competition with myriad of worthy population in row.

"Oh C'mon, that's your impeccable appearance working all good for you! So, its only you indirectly" she said unabashed about his outward form being the reason for everything they are offering him.

And that was simply the truth! It was his proper in shape bod and the rugged yet chocolate (how about a silky dark chocolate cube, wink) face landing him the offer. After all the industry they are working in right now forms the very first impression based on face value than any other attribute of an individual. First and foremost, importance is given to the way you look, and you carry yourself. Sidharth with every of his striking feature in general resembled a Greek god! The height and the well-formed body giving him a hunky aspect to his personality. Just the perfect model class! He has been working-out in the gym as well. For a fact the accidental career choice was becoming something of a great interest for him. The credit certainly goes to his mother.

"Here! You may go through it per your operability, but I need this to be signed today itself...hmm?" She handed over the micro-pact book to him for his perusal to be undersigned in acceptance of all the terms and conditions.