Chapter-2

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A man in his mid 20's just came out from his gym and checking something on his phone. Maybe social networking sites. He needs to. It is not like he is addicted to social media but he needs to keep tab on it. Keep updating it. Suddenly there is a flash light which fell on his face. "Oh lord. Media again. How do they always manage to follow him everywhere? " he asked himself. One reporter asked him-" Is it true that you are in relationship with Soha Khurana?". Another reporter asked- "We heard that you are going to shift to Khurana mansion with Soha. Is this true?". Again someone asked-" People are saying that you are with Soha who is almost 10 years older than you only because she is the owner of Q label and it will boost your music career. What do you have to say on this? ". And the questions went on and everyone is trying to click pictures.

From no where his manager came and tried to push the paps so that he can get to his car safely. He finally reached his car and about to step into his car then someone shouted -"Manik sir we want answers. Your fans want to know about you". He turned towards him and asked- "my fans or YOU?"

"Manik Malhotra will announce in his Insta or twitter if anything major comes. As of now my fans can enjoy my gym stories. And about Soha I would not like to answer. If you guys want to ask anything about my music then shoot your questions but don't interfere in my personal life. Get it? " saying this he went into car and drove from there.

How he wish to avoid this. This life. This media. This SOHA. But can he really avoid this? He chuckled at this thought. He is the only heir of Malhotra industries. Srikanth Malhotra. His dad, who stays in Pune. His mom... Sorry, Nyonika Malhotra. She is the trustee of SPACE Academy. India's finest college for music and arts. Getting into SPACE is next to impossible. But thanks to Nyonika. He graduated from SPACE and trying his luck in music industry. And that's how he came across Soha. Soha Malhotra who is the owner of Q label which is one of the largest music labels in India. Actually in the world. Soha is in late 30's. Divorcee. He knew Soha since last year. Till now they released 2 albums. He went trips with her. Sometimes stay at her place. Uses her gym. It is all about business. He need albums and she needs... Him.

Everyone might think why do he needs to stay with her. Be with her. Even though he comes from the Malhotra family but do they really care for him? Or should we say do he really going to ask for their help? To help him setting up his career. They never cared what he do after college. Nyonika wanted him to join her as one of the trustee but what would he get from that? Mostly decisions will be taken by Nyonika only. He would be just a piece of furniture in the board room with lots of salary.

Money is not an issue for him. It was never an issue. All his life he was deprived of love. And eventually he realized love will never be part of his life. Every relationship is a transactional. Give and take. If you want something from someone and you should give something in return. That is how Soha came into this picture. Into his life. But do he really want her to be part of his life FOREVER? No he don't. Even she knows this. They both are very sorted in this. But till the time she gets bored he needs to settle in this industry. This industry is very brutal specially when you are an outsider. You need some kind of support to sustain here. For him Soha is that support.

He stopped his car in the parking lot of his building and hurriedly pressed the lift button. Obviously he don't want to face or hear any other stupid question. And eventually he came to his house and crashed on his sofa. He opened his eyes when his phone started ringing. He checked the caller name. And some relief can be seen on his face. "Cabira".

Cabir Dhawan. He was his school friend. Maybe he is the only person who ever understood him. He is his lifeline. But currently staying in New York. He miss him everyday even in this technological world. He answered his call- "Supp Cabira?".
Cabir on the other side-"supp my foot. What was that Manik? I saw your interview. Why did you lose your calm. You and her together decided this then why did you react like that? Now everyone will talk about you guys." Manik sighed and replied-" everyone is already talking about us Cabir. Relax".

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