The final negotiation - A story of imperfection

in #film7 years ago

The day was clouded and Rajeev Bawal is waiting with his assistant in front of the door of his office building. Rajeev is in his mid 30s and looks very sharp, his eyes focused and he is wearing a suit that is a perfect fit. His car comes in front of him, a black Chevy Camero that he imported a couple of months ago. Though Rajeev has a good taste for cars, one of the interesting thing is that he doesn't know how to drive. There is no specific reason, whenever someone throws him this question, he just says " Driving is a waste of time, in fact I could spend the same time thinking while I'm sitting in the back seat. His driver Guru will be working with Rajeev from past 3 years and by the look of his face it seems like Guru really enjoys his work. Rajeev's assistant Sonam a 25 year old who got her job right after getting her degree looks really beautiful, but beneath her beauty is mind that is sharp as a razor. She is wearing a black suit almost looking like female version of Rajeev. Rajeev and Sonam enters the car.

Sonam: We have to reach the Neheru convention center in less than 30 mins.

Guru: No problem..

Rajeev will be looking like he is trying to remember something. He is closing his eyes now and then and making gestures with his hands.

Sonam: Rajeev, are you sure that you don't need to see the speech again? Its right here in the file.

Rajeev doesn't talk, but he gestures with his hands in way to say no to Sonam.

In less than 30 minutes Guru will reach the convention center. There will be a group of people and journalists standing infront of the gate. 

Sonam: Don't go near the crowd. Take the back entrance.

Guru: But, I think they are waiting for us.

Sonam: Just do what I say.

Guru: (Exhales) Ok...

Guru swoops past the crowd and he takes the back gate. Sonam gets down the car and call the manager. 

Sonam: (on phone) We are in near the back entrance.

Manager: Why did you go there, the press is waiting for you here. Wait there I'll send them there.

Sonam: No, you are not sending them anywhere. We are here for the exactly 45 minutes. We cannot waste any time.

Manger: But, .

Sonam: Just open the back door, we don't have any time to waste.

Manager: Ok.. 

Manager tell one of the staff to open the back door. The back door opens. 

Sonam and Rajeev enters, Rajeev still trying to remember his lines properly. Rajeev and Sonam enter the green room. 

Sonam: You stay here, I'll call you

Rajeev shows a thumbs up, while still being lost in his thoughts.

               

Sonam rushes out. Manager will be coming at Sonam.

Sonam: We are ready just announce and he'll be out.

Manager: But, there is one more guest before Rajeev.

Sonam: What! We told you we have only 45 minutes.

Manager: Please, try to understand he is the Chief Minster of this State. We can't do that to him.

Sonam: You promised told 12 am we are here at 12 am. You told 45 minutes I give you 45 minutes. Now, you are telling we have for a politician.

Manager: Chief Minister.

Sonam: Where is he?

Manager: Who?

Sonam: The minister

Manager: He is the sitting in the front row. But, what are you doing.

Sonam turns around facing the wall. She reaches into her pocket takes out the lipstick. She opens up her hair and she wears the lipstick. The Manager will be looking at her confused. She will take out the pocket mirror to check if everything is alright. When she turns back, the manger will be surprised by the fact that she looks 10 times more beautiful that she did a few seconds ago.

Sonam: What is his name

Manager will be lost in her beauty. Sonam snaps her finger, Manger becomes alert.

Sonam: What is his name?

Manger: Who's name?

Sonam: The Minister

Manager: Shree Krishna Reddy. But, what are you doing ?

Sonam, just walks towards the Chief Minister, The guards who will be protecting him we see her coming. The guards will try to stop her.

Sonam: I'm his admirer, please just a few words.

The minister will see Sonam and tells the guards to let her go. Sonam walks in front of the minister.

The Manger will be seeing this from far. Sonam will be smiling and and shaking the hands of the minister. It looks like the minister is already in the trance of Sonam. 

Sonam: Sir, I really like the recent works you did. If I ever get a chance I would love to work for you.

Minister: Sure, what do you do now?

Sonam: I am right now working in Alphatech. 

Minister: Oh, good.

Sonam: Sir, My boss Rajeev is also inspired after you. His story is really amazing. But, sadly I don't think you can stay for that long to hear his speech. Because, of you tight schedule.

Minister: Oh, but when is he giving the speech. 

Sonam: After you sir, If you agree I'll tell him to come before you. So, you can also listen to it or else you will be sent back after your speech.

Minister: Oh, that is true. I will go after a your boss. If that makes you happy.

Sonam: Thank you sir.

Sonam walks back towards the manager. 

Sonam: He agreed now just go and announce.

Manager: what?

Sonam: Just go and announce.

Manager takes his walky talky and tells whispers into it.

Sonam runs to the green room. She opens the door and sees Rajeev is not there. She gets in. She sees Rajeev meditating sitting next to the table.

Sonam: Rajeev, Its done.

Rajeev opens his eyes. 

Sonam: They will announce your name in any minute now. Get up.

Rajeev gets up from his cross legged position. He wears his shoes. And he we could here the presenter telling things about Rajeev. Rajeev will be walking towards the door. Sonam, will take reach into her pocket to take out the crunchie. Rajeev will be about to go through the door. Suddenly, he stops and turns back. Sonam will be tying her hair. Rajeev will look at Sonam.

Rajeev: Thank you.

Sonam smiles while she is tying her her looking at him. Rajeev will smile at her. The presenter will say "Rajeev Bawal!". Rajeev is seen going into the dark back stage and disappearing in the darkness. 

                                                           To be continued...

                                     Follow me @nandan               

Sort:  

Hello @nandan, thank you for sharing this creative work! We just stopped by to say that you've been upvoted by the @creativecrypto magazine. The Creative Crypto is all about art on the blockchain and learning from creatives like you. Looking forward to crossing paths again soon. Steem on!