MaNan: Tamasha (The Twisted Tale) (#multimedia)

7. The Photoshoot (Part 1)

A/N - A picture of the banner of Manik and Nandini for the role of Parth and Niti! Go check it out!

NANDINI'S P.O.V.

Since Cabir submitted mine and Manik's name, saying that our chemistry looked real and moreover, Manik and I were popular as I was the new shiny toy for the college and Manik had the reputation.

So, I, smiling from inside but pretending to be casual as I had to work with Manik went to the photoshoot.

MANIK'S P.O.V.

I, smiling from inside but pretending to be normal as I had to work with Nandini went to the photoshoot. I am amazed at Cabir. I mean, with whoever, he gave my name. At first, he thought that I will perform with Soha..nah never. Maybe because of Nandini. Because I like Nandini more than anyone else.

M, you love Nandini.

Where did that come from? Anyways, so I went to the photoshoot and Nandini was sitting there waiting for the photoshoot of some other couple to end.

"Hi." I said to her. She looked up to me (as she was sitting and I was standing) and blinked. Then, she said, "Hi."

"So, for how much time more do we have to wait?" I asked in order to start a conversation.

"I don't know." she just said and I sat next to her while she just slightly moved away from me. She was looking very low.

"Hey, what happened?" I asked to the temple of cuteness who was frowning right in front of me.

"No, nothing." she said and smiled at me. Fake smile. I am sure of that.

"I am sure that I can keep up." I said while she just said a plain 'nothing'. She sat there with me, bending away. I was least interested in watching the photoshoot so I picked up the details about the drama kept next to me.

S.P.A.C.E. ACADEMY THEATRE
S.P.A.C.E. Academy has one of the finest drama union all over India and are now ready with a new drama called 'The Modern Couple'. In this drama, S.P.A.C.E. Academy is coming up with a new drama team. In this play, a guy named Parth and a girl named Niti would fall hard for each other and so, the S.P.A.C.E. Academy is searching for the perfect ship couple. If you have the caliber for this roll, get your girlfriend/boyfriend to get into the shoes of Parth and Niti. The selection will consist of three rounds:
1) Popularity - which will be judged if the ship gets 100+ in one day.
Oh! I thought.
2) Chemistry test - which will be tested by a photoshoot
3) Dramatic skills - audition and voting

Oh! This is the main reason why Cabir gave our name. Nandini is looking very tensed. I really don't know what is killing her, but she is looking way too tensed.

NANDINI'S P.O.V.

Oh my God! Just look at that couple! They are hugging for a photoshoot! They are an item but I and Manik...? They really have to pose together for the photoshoot. Shit! I can't do that!

I mean, posing with a guy...

Thank God Manik began reading that little paper instead of talking to me... I could have died if he talked to me.

"Nandini, are you okay?" he asked.

"Yes. I am." I lied again.

"Stop lying. You can tell me what is in our mind."

"It's---" I was interrupted by a cute guy and a fashionista standing in front of me.

"Oh hi Manik." he said and turned towards the girl and continued, "I didn't know that Manik was participating. Now it will be more fun in winning."

Manik just sat there, and so did I.

"Poor girl. You are from Manhattan, right? Poor you. You are already in the losers' team." said the girl to me.

I was about to get up and screw her but Manik grabbed my fist and I kept sitting.

"Dhruv, Aaliya, hi. By the way, I think you are a bit confused with the losers' team. As far as I remember, it was your team who lost the football match yesterday." said Manik and Dhruv and Aaliya were quite.

"Nandini, I feel so bad for you." said Aaliya.

"Aaliya," I said, "Roses are red, sky is blue. God made us beautiful. What the hell happened to you?"

Aaliya's look was a million time watch.

"No one has even talked to me like that!" she shouted.

"Well I did." I replied.

"Does your ass ever gets jealous by the amount of shit that comes out of your mouth?" she taunted and smirked. I heard Dhruv booting for her on this and Manik sat by my side with a poker face.

But hello! I am Nandini Murthy! Do you think I can lose an argument?

"Aaliya! That was a good one. I must say you have a good sense of humor. What? Don't stare me. You know Aaliya," I said and got up, "I was just about to give you a nasty look but I guess you have one already."

With that, Manik got up and kept his hand on what was his name...ya... Dhruv's shoulder and said, "Dhruv... BURN!" and I and Manik did a hi-five and laughed.

Aaliya and Dhruv were just staring.

Then a guy from the crew came and handed over some clothes as ours was the next turn for the photoshoot. We both got ready quickly and went in front of the camera to start the shoot.

A/N - A very happy Dusshera to all of you! (I hope ki at least aaj ke episode mein Manik waapis ah jaaye...) So, as I had 2 posters, I am publishing this chapter in two parts. So, it would be the best if you read both of them together. Toodles and enjoy (finally) a holiday!