Impossible Love

Chapter 10

Two months later

Rahul was already doing another movie. His first debut movie with Anjali became a blockbuster. It brought fame to both of them and immediately after the premiere, various constracts from different directors came to them. After the premiere of Rahul and Anjali's movie, their paths parted. Sometimes they saw each other at the promotions of their movie. They began to communicate less frequently, but they are still friends. Anjali never told Rahul who her lover was. And Khan didn't want to bother her with his questions. She didn't tell him, so she had her reasons. That's what Rahul told himself and decided to leave her alone. He listened to his brain, but his heart yearned to know the man Anjali loved. But what to do? There was nothing to be done. He couldn't make her tell him. But to be honest, he was a little hurt by her distrust of him. He could see she was hurting, even though she tried to hide it. Why couldn't she just tell him who he was? He'd listen, give her advice and support. They're best friends. Friends usually tell each other everything and support each other in times of need. But then why did Anjali try so hard to hide it from Rahul? That question had plagued him for a long time.

Everything was fine with Tina. She always supported him, she was always there for him, they had finally taken the first steps towards their dream. Tina's dream to be exact. Her home interior design collections were starting to bring in a good income. And Rahul was getting a lot of offers for movie roles. And as for their married life, Tina hinted to him more than once that she would like to have a boy and then a girl, but Rahul dismissed that it was too early and that he had just started his acting career. Tina, of course, was sympathetic to this. After all, Rahul was right. It was still early. As for Rahul, he had always wanted a big and friendly family. He loved children very much and wanted to be a father more than anything else, but now really wasn't the right time. And to be honest, there was something stopping Rahul now. Lately he was not understanding himself anymore. Something strange was happening to him. It was as if something was missing, but he didn't know what it was. It was as if his life was missing some important detail to make his life complete. He was troubled by a dream he had every night. The same dream. This strange dream with Anjali. Every time in the dream when Rahul wanted to get close to Anjali there was a huge gap between them and with every dream the gap grew bigger and deeper. He was even afraid to sleep. Anjali stole his sleep and peace of mind. This is usually called love, but Rahul did not think so. Or didn't want to think so.

Mumbai, 1995

- I don't want to do this movie! - throwing the script on the table, Rahul replied to the director who had offered to act in his movie.

- But why? Think again, please. - The director asked Rahul. He wanted Rahul Khan, a rising star of Bollywood, to act in his movie. It was not the first time that he had offered Rahul one of the lead roles, but he had always turned him down.

- I have a lot of offers and I didn't like the script very much. - Rahul replied in an equable manner, shrugging his shoulders. He had already acted in several movies and each of them was a huge success. He has been noticed by the famous directors of Bollywood. Rahul's talent and charisma attracted the attention of the audience.

- Please, this movie will be a hit, I assure you Rahul! - Anupam, the director of the movie, could not stop.
- Are there any actors already confirmed for the roles? - Rahul asked, sitting comfortably in his chair.
- Of course, your character's brother, if you agree, will be played by Rizwan Khan, your character's lover will be played by Anjali Sharma, your mother will be played by Shehnaz Ji..... - but Rahul didn't listen further. After Anjali's name, it was like he came alive. He did not listen to what Anupam told him, but now Anjali's image stood before his eyes. Rahul had not seen her for over a year. He missed her. The last time he had seen her was at an award ceremony where they were both given awards: he for the best male actor and she for the best female actor. She was as busy as he was with the shooting of a new movie. He would be glad to see her. His crazy and funny, yet beautiful Anjali. He really missed her.
- I agree. - interrupting Anupam, Rahul spoke sharply.
- What? Really? - Anupam was a little surprised, but at the same time, very happy.
- Yes! I will act in your movie. - Rahul replied definitively and signed the contract immediately. He was eager to start shooting as soon as possible. He was eager to see her. She was already tormenting him in his dreams, maybe when he saw her she would stop following him in his dreams? And that could only be found out after meeting Anjali herself.