Read Story: SEASON 2 EPISODE 83
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With that, Joel and Nina went back to their positions before they heard ‘Action’.
Joel entered the kitchen with light steps, his military uniform fitting him perfectly, while Nina was busy cooking dinner for both of them, unaware of his presence.
The soothing instrumental melody playing behind was enough to calm anyone listening to it, paired with the beautiful couple that was seen on screen, it was hard to take your eyes away from the scene.
He slowly took out a chain from his pocket, the heart shaped diamond pendant sparkling extra bright in the cameralight. He then took a step forward, standing just behind Nina.
He gently placed the chain around her neck, his eyes filled with nothing but only affection.
,m Nina was shocked at the sudden cold touch on her neck, but after looking at the pendant and then back at Joel’s face behind her, she gave him a happy smile, as if nothing in this world could compare to the happiness that Joel brought to her.
She gestured to him to help her with the necklace, which he did readily and then Nina turned towards him.
Joel smiled at her, though his smile wasn’t reaching his eyes. His eyes had a sadness, which he tried to mask with his smile, but Nina was able to look past his smile.
She questioned him with her eyes, to which he only shaked his head before taking out another box wrapped in velvet and carved in gold with the name ‘Aurum’ over it.
He then bent on one knee, before opening the box in front of her, which immediately showed two glittering rings placed one above another, both of them having a heart shaped diamond in the middle, one looking a little delicate and smaller than the other.
Joel took the smaller one before sliding it across Nina’s finger and Nina repeated the same, a cheerful smile blooming on her face as well as warmth spreading through her body. Her cheeks were blushing a little, which she tried to cover up with her smile.
Once done, both of them hugged each other, stayed in the same position for a few more seconds before Joel broke their hug.
He then went to another room where he had already packed his bag. Nina followed behind him, unable to understand what was happening, but looking at the bags, she understood that Joel was once again leaving for his duty.
The couple gave each other a meaningful look before hugging once again, this time the hug was more of sadness and longing than the previous loving one.
Finally Joel went away, while Nina kept standing at the door, still looking ahead even when his figure had disappeared with tears brimming in her eyes.
“Cut.” The director shouted and instantly all the lights were turned on, making all of them come out of the trance that Joel and Nins had created.
But the most stunned person was Kizy, who had not seen this coming. Though she had motivated Joel, she didn’t expect him to act so well and bring out so many emotions. Neither did she expect Nina to literally tear up in the end.
‘What in the world just happened?’ Kizy thought to herself, though her face revealed no expression.
But what she didn’t understand was that all this while, Joel was trying to act as some soldier who was about to leave for war.
But when Kizy related this situation to his life, asking him about what he would feel while leaving for a life risky mission while he was engaged to Nina, Joel finally thought things through.
Thus resulting in this wonderful setup which had amazed not just Kizy but all the people present on set.
“They did well!!” Suddenly Nicole came and stood behind Kizy, making her come out of her trance.
She had been revising her script in another room when she heard that Joel and Nina’s shoot had begun. Thus she came here to see and gain some knowledge.
She was truly stunned by Joel and Nina’s chemistry.
‘Hope I’ll do equally well. But I don’t even know who my male partner is. Kizy has been mysterious about him. Hope we both will do as well as them.’ Nicole thought before returning to her room and practising even more.
“Woah!! That was awesome Mr. Joel!! You both did a great job.” The cameraman as well as the director praised Joel and Nina, while Kizy nodded her head, showing her approval as well as satisfaction.
“Get ready for the next shot, Miss Nina.” Director said.
Nina had to change into a set of three more clothes, where she would be seen remembering Joel after watching her ring and necklace time and time again. After that a quote on love would be shown at the end followed by the name ‘Aurum × Stardust’ in the end.
Thus they showed their story within thirty seconds, showing how the jewellery was a constant reminder to Nina about her love for Joel.
It showed that even though he wasn’t there to stay by her side personally, he was still accompanying her in the form of the gold presents that he had given her.
The rest of the shoot went on smoothly as Nina was easily getting into character.
Within one hour she was done changing her dress thrice and shooting in two to three takes.
“That was great!! We are done with the first commercial. Let’s give a round of applause for Mr. Joel and Miss Nina.” The director said before the entire team clapped, making both Joel and Nina blush a little.
“Should we start with the next shoot immediately or do you want to take a break Young Madam?” The director asked respectfully.
“Ask your team sir. I am completely fine with anything. If they want to take a break then we can wait or else we can continue as well. But I have a request.” Kizy said.
“What is it Young madam?” The director asked.
“I want you to clear the set except you, the cameraman and people who are required. The person I have invited is special, and he does not want to reveal his face to others. So could you please do that? Also he will need five more minutes to arrive. Is that okay?” Kizy asked.
“Yes young madam. No problem at all.” The director said before letting all the staff know that they were done for today and only he, the cameraman and a few more people were to stay back.
The staff greeted Kizy before leaving while gossiping about the person who was about to arrive.
“Who is this mystery man?” Someone said.
“I guess he must be someone important for our young madam to take so many efforts for him.” Another woman chriped in.
“But why is young madam the only one attending the shoot? Why is Boss not accompanying her? Plus both of them are not uploading anything on their social media accounts as well. Something seems fishy.” A young girl said.
“Is everything alright between them? They both haven’t appeared or even seen anywhere together recently.” A guy asked.
“I guess they have stopped visiting other places except their company. Didn’t you see, their shares are rising for the past week. They are coming up with something bigger. So they must be busy.” A middle aged man said.
“I just hope they are doing well together. I don’t want them to separate.” A girl said.
“Don’t say something like that.” Another male worker warned.
This way the crowd left while gossiping, unable to come to any solid conclusion.
Nina thanked all before she turned to go for changing room when Joel stopped her.
“What is it?” Nina asked, knowing that Joel won’t be doing anything reckless especially when they were in public.
“Keep wearing the necklace. I so wanted you to keep the ring as well. But since I haven’t officially asked your parents, you will have to remove and keep it safe for the time being.” Joel said, making Nina’s eyes go wide.
She opened her mouth, once, twice, but no words came out.
“I bought them for you. I personally selected this design for advertisement so that I could give it to you. Do you like it?” Joel asked, his voice slightly nervous.
“Of course I do!!” Nina answered instantly after watching Joel nervous.
And how could she not like the first ever gift that Joel had given her. They had started dating officially just a few days ago, which was followed by one date.
Plus they were not like those college going teen couples who would message and ask about every single shit happening in their life like having food and getting some scolding.
They would occasionally text each other, telling about some important thing like Nina saying how she successfully operated a major surgery or Joel telling how they grabbed a project.
They would rarely call, but their calls had increased during the past week, where Nina would enquire about Kizy to Joel.
“Are you free tonight?” Nina asked, knowing how busy Joel had become after Markus went, especially when he had to stay by Kizy’s side all the time.
“I will ask Young Madam first-” Joel was still speaking when a voice cut him off.
“You are off work today. You can enjoy your time.” Kizy said, while walking towards the couple who was unaware of her presence.
“Young Madam- Kizy.” Both of them called out at the same time.
“And this truly suits her. Joel, you do have a good sense.” Kizy said complimenting the jewellery chosen by Joel.
“Thank you young madam.” Joel said, a little flustered.
“Joel, I have a condition to let you go on a date with Nina though.” Kizy said.
“What is it?” Again both of them asked at the same time.
“Stop calling me young madam now. You are my bestie’s boyfriend. Technically we are friends.” Kizy said.
“No young madam, I can not do that.” Joel replied almost immediately.
“Then date cancel?” Kizy asked, raising one eyebrow.
“Kizy, don’t make things difficult for him.” Nina said, hooking her arm within Kizy’s.
“Not gonna talk with you. If not for me asking, I would have never known that you two were dating. And that too Joel told me about it. What kind of person keeps her relationship a secret from her best friend? So you better not meddle.” Kizy said in her usual monotonous voice, no anger or complaint visible in her tone.
“Oh my sweet Kizy!! Please forgive this poor friend of yours one more time. Please, please!” Nina pleaded while joining both hands in front of her chest.
Kizy simply ignored Nina while looking at Joel, as if Nina didn’t exist there.
“I will bring cookies made by mom this weekend.” Nina said, trying to bribe Kizy.
Kizy still kept ignoring her, waiting for Joel to accept her condition.
“Are you accepting the condition or not?” Kizy asked, this time in a stern tone.
“I accept, Ki.. Kizy.” Joel said, feeling strange while saying it this way.
He had always addressed Kizy as Miss Kizy. But when Markus had revealed their marriage, he started calling her young madam.
“That’s better. And you.” Kizy said while finally turning towards Nina.
“I am not forgiving you.” Kizy said before turning to leave.
“Cookies. I will bring them tomorrow.” Nina said, and King stopped in her tracks.
“This time the cookies were so perfect! Mom added more chocolate flavour to it and is so damn good!!” Nina exaggerated, knowing Kizy would give up soon.
“If I don’t get the cookies tomorrow, then we won’t be friends anymore!” Kizy said, turning towards Nina who laughed which was flowed by Kizy laughing as well.
Both Joel and Nina were relieved to see Kizy this way, laughing heartily without any burden.
Kizy nodded at both of them before leaving, making both Nina and Joel smile.
“Thank god! She finally smiled.” Nina said.
“She smiled for the second time today in the past one week.” Joel added.
“I just pray for Markus’s earlier return.” Nina said before she went and changed.
Both of them bade their farewell before leaving together, hand in hand.
“Who have you invited Kizy? Is he truly that special?” Nicole came ahead after going through her script for the hundredth time, as she didn’t want to mess up the script written by Kizy.
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