I want you back (manan)

The Lion

It's better to be a Lion for a day than a Sheep all your life .

Manik's POV

The atmosphere is full of hustle and bustle , the men in Black uniform running around me , some to protect me and some to be near me . That what I've earned all these years , a place in people's mind wether in their good books or bad , doesn't matter but I have put a permanent picture of mine in their mind , take it or leave it.

" Sir , after this you have a meeting with the distributors and directors , and the song shoot in mid of night " Aman informed about my schedule keep a note in his hand running beside me. In response I just shook my head in a manner of acknowledgement.

" hey buddy " I was busy looking through the sheet in my hand when a pair of hand encircled around me in tight grip.

" Hello to you too Mukti " i reciprocated with my hands around her and a big smile on my face.

" Thank you for coming I wasn't sure if you will come or not "she said moving away from me with a confusing face making me chuckle.

"When you call me your friend then you need to trust me Mukti, Manik Malhotra doesn't go back on his words" I said removing my "ic! berlin" sun glass and giving it to Aman the silent spectator of the scene.

" Okay sorry , but seriously so much is going on in your life , I wasn't sure.." she replied in a low tone but stopped i when I cut in mid " you wasn't sure , your were worried for me Mukti , I understand " I replied patting her shoulder and gave her the best smirk.

" You're the best you know ?" She said while chuckling behind in which I rolled my eyes.

" Ma'am the set up is ready " a crew member came and informed us when we both were busy in ourselves, nodding our head we move towards the set containing a big couch with amazing interior but overall it was giving me a homely feeling.

I didn't remember when we sat and the light camera and action was pronounced by director behind the camera , I came out of my world when Mukti started speaking beside me.

" So today we have the Bollywood sensation The Manik Malhotra and a very dear friend of mine with us " Mukti's voice echoed in air which was full of enthusiasm giving me a clue to gave a big smile on camera which I gave nevertheless.

" Thank you for inviting me Mukti , and yeah wish you all the luck for your new venture " I said rubbing my hands in excitement which she reciprocated very well.

" So let's roast this Malhotra man with our questions, so first question - what's your take over the current controversy going over you , as you haven't made a statement till now , we really wanna know" she fired her first question on me which I was ditching all these days.

" Controversy ? I seriously doesn't name it as such , it concerns my family and their security , if securing then is named  as controversy then bring it on I'm here only , I'm accountable towards them nor the person's naming me whatever they want " I answered keeping my tone and mind in check as advised by Nandini before coming here for stating my words.

"But , media is the means , and getting  boycott will lead to loose don't you think " and here she fired the next question.

" 'Every publicity is Good publicity ' and keeping me in page 3 , and keeping a check over my every move if it's called boycott then trust me I'm loving it" I replied but in last end up living a chuckle behind.

"Okay leave the serious topic , so tell me about your life , what's going on ?" She asked rising her eyebrows giving me a smirk.

"Life is being good , infact life is treating me wonderful lately, I'm content. " I replied as I look back the past some months of mine all seems all right .