The Untouchable - Part 14

Varun was disturbed. His uncle was right. He had put his blood and sweat into his dream. He didn't want to ruin his hard work for love when he was this close in realising the dream. But love! Love was also important to him.

He thought about her. She made him feel special when they were together. He was his true self when he was with her. He missed her smile ,  bubbliness and innocence when she was not her.

Anant watched his nephew. He could see him losing himself in love. He had to stop him.  "But I love her. How can she be disgrace to my career? Love is special. Love is strength...not weakness. ", Varun cried.

"Son, how should I explain you! Love is indeed strength. But this is not right time to fall in love. You have just started out and she is not right for you.",Anant argued. "There is no right time or right person to fall in love. There is nothing right or wrong in love. Love is pure.",Varun protested.

"Enough! I am tired of explaining you what is right for you. You are not understanding my advise. You are blinded by false attraction.  If you continue with this so called relationship, I will cut off all the funds I have put in your project. I will believe that I am nothing important to you. I will no longer give you my advises. You are on your own from now on.", Anant said in firm voice.

Varun was struck by the blow hit by his uncle. He walked out of room. He was angry, confused and distraught. He loved his uncle as well as Roop. He wished he didn't had to make choices. He didn't want to leave both of them. As the last day of shoot continued, there was deep silence between Varun and Roop. They hardly spoke. They focused their anxious mind towards their work. Both of them wanted to break the silence but were tied by shackles of promises and thoughts.

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The Untouchable - Part 13

It was his uncle. He had expected her. He was disappointed but didn't lose hope. He smiled, hiding his disappointment perfectly. "What's up?",he asked. "I wanted to discuss about promotional activities.",Anant said. Anant looked suspiciously at the bouquet of flowers on the table.

Anant couldn't contain his suspiciousness and asked immediately,"What are these flowers for?" Varun was startled. His mouth was dry. His mind was blank. His heart was filled with anxiety. He neither wanted to lie nor wanted to say anything.  He wanted to share his feelings with her first.

"Oh now I know ! Who is that lucky girl? Won't you say anything to your favourite uncle?", Anant teased. Varun blushed and excitedly said," Roop" Anant was shocked. "What! You must be joking !", Anant exclaimed. Varun smiled, "It's true. I love her." "Why? I mean this is wrong. She is an actress. ", Anant said coldly.

"Why is it wrong to love an actress? What's big deal in loving her? She's human being. A loving human being whom I care so much.", he said softly. "This is not right! Forget her. She is a fading star. You have just started out.  This is her gimmick to be in limelight.",Anant spoke sternly.

"How could you say this ? She is not a cheap person. She would never do such a thing. You should be ashamed of accusing her of doing any cheap tactics. I love her. You know nothing about love. ", Varun growled. "Calm down! I am not accusing her. You don't understand how this industry works. Everyone wants piece of  success and  fame. They will do anything to achieve ..",Anant said. Before Anant could even complete any sentence, Varun yelled, "Uncle ! Stop it!"

"I am only saying for your own good. Does she feel the same way as you are?", Anant asked. Varun replied, "No!" "You don't know whether she feels the same way. It's not too late. Don't ruin your career for girl. Link ups are not good for you right now. Your career will be overshadowed by fading star's name. You maybe remembered right now. But tomorrow you will be forgotten. Do you want to give up your dreams for girl who you are not sure whether she loves you or not?", Anant advised.


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The Untouchable - Part 12

She wanted burst out her anger. Instead she asked gently, "Mom, why? I love him. He isn't like the others. He understands me. He cares about me." "Don't be stupid. Don't act naive. Your career is almost on brink. One stupid decision can spoil your years of hard work.  Love may seem rosy now. It will fade within few days. If it doesn't work, tabloid will tag us as failure. You won't get one more chance to redeem yourself while your director lover will be romancing with new actress.", her mom spoke harshly.

Her mother's words stung her heart. "Why do you think our love will fail? Just because you didn't find true love , it doesn't mean I won't. Stop overreacting , mom!", she argued.  She quickly apologised when she realised what she had said. 

"It's okay, darling. So does he mutually shares the same feeling as you do?", her mom asked. "No. I am going to ask him.",Roop said. "You are assuming that he loves you! He is debut director. This is his first movie. He is simply giving you special treatment because you are first actress he is working with. If you are smart enough, don't let him know about your crush. Forget him. Move on. You have career on stake. Love will come and go. Once your career will take backseat, you can't revive it back. ", her mother said. 

"But mom....", she was about to say something but kept quiet. She thought deeply  , "What if I am assuming his friendliness with love? What if he doesn't feel the same way? What if mom was right ? I am not sure what he feels. God , why is this too hard?" "You are not teenager . You are a star. You have many things at stake. You can't lose it for some puppy love that you are not sure. ", her mother adviced. "I have always adviced you right. Forget him. Focus on your career.", her mom continued.

Nothing felt so right than today. Varun had decided to share his feelings today. He didn't want to mess it up. He was going to share no matter what happens. He brushed the petals of roses from the bouquet of roses that he bought. He smiled at the thought of how it was going to be. 

" Would she blush or smile when I say those three special words? Would she be mad?", he thought as every second of time passed and moment was coming closer. Suddenly he felt a presence behind him. He turned and was startled. 

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