The Ruined Rainbow

CHAPTER 51

Sahil

I looked up grimly from the script to Kumar. I was on a verge to throw it down and stamp it a thousand times.

I was present in the production office, rereading the script that they wanted me to perform. I mean, this scene I had done a thousand rehearsals, and here they wanted a new one.

"Fine, " I said, gritting my teeth, "We will take another shot. What about the two new songs?"

"Oh yeah. One song is set in the scene where you both fall for each other, and the other is a heartbroken one. " Kumar elaborated, and I listened carefully.

The heartbroken one is going to be easy to act, but falling in love part is going to be tough, especially with her.

"Where is she?" I asked slowly, "Is she aware of this fact?"

"Oh, yes!" Kumar said enthusiastically, "She knew it since a week and can't wait for enough to work soon. "

I gave a bitter smile and remarked sarcastically, "I share the same emotion. "

Kumar decided to steer the conversation in a different direction, so he added, "For the 'falling in love' part, The shoot will be taking place in parts, some here in Mumbai and some in Pune, and the major schedule in Kutchh. That beautiful place perfectly will capture all the moments in a great manner, " Kumar said, pleased about his selections.

"Hmm."

"The Mumbai and Pune session can get over in a day or two. As there are no dances and this is just an emotional song, we can get over it soon. If we finish the Mumbai schedule by today evening and devote two days for Pune, from tomorrow, perhaps we can get one song over by this week- I can get the bookings done for Kutchh, on the coming Friday. Is that cool?" Kumar calibrated.

"Cool, " I cheered emotionlessly.

"Will Ayesha come?" Kumar asked suddenly, his voice quite sheepish and I sat upright abruptly. Glaring at Kumar, I asked, "Why?"

"Um, nothing much, I have been just thinking. " he chuckled feebly. And I narrowed my eyes at him.

At that moment, the telephone began to ring, and he huffed and said crossly, "Who is calling now?"

"I hope it's your wife, " I muttered, And he gave me a chortle before receiving the call.

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After the two schedules in Mumbai and Pune which as Kumar predicted got over within two days. We only needed the sunset shot in Marine Drive, and the rest of the time was spent in Pune.

So, I had to come over to Pune for a two-day shoot which I absolutely hated. I didn't like the thought of leaving behind Ayesha at all. And Ayesha being Ayesha, had forcefully made me sit in the car, reminding me about my duty and work ethics.

Thankfully, since this was the beginning of the song, the shots of Rhea and me were done separately. So, there was a little conversation which I successfully managed to ignore.

What really irritates me is that, after all those two years of a relationship, her betrayal that too on my best friend, sorry, an ex-best friend that also, in my presence and them speaking about me, she still comes and talks to me as if we are there in the relationship.