AN : I thank Jasmine Rahul for suggesting me to write on movie Mayamayooram{Illusive Peacok} and I have adapted that movie for this short story with some changes . This one is dedicated to her.
Characters
Reyansh Singh Oberoi who is a college professor { Younger Twin brother of Omkara Singh Oberoi }
Pranati Gupta who is a family friend of Oberois and she is a Nurse who use to take care of Reyansh’s dadi.
Omkara Singh Oberoi { A passionate artist and a poet }
Gauri Sharma { A business entrepenur but also an adamant fan of Omkara’s paintings}
Gauri and Omkara are living in United States as part of their profession whereas Reyansh & Pranati are living in Mumbai with their families only.
Baljeet Singh Oberoi { Grandmother of Reyansh & Omkara}
For her status, blood, lineage , money , reputation are everything. She doesn’t likes Pranati eventhough Pranati takes care of her very much.
Shobna Gupta { Pranati’s Mom}
Tej Singh Oberoi & Jhanvi Singh Oberoi {Parents of Om & Reyansh – Tej is a reouted Business icon who owns Oberoi Industries. Jhanvi is the Accountant of Oberoi Industries}
Let’s move to the story.
At an exhibhition of Om’s Paintings
A girl started taking photos of some paintings .
Omkara : Excuse me , Photography is not allowed here
Girl : I really want to buy some of them, Mr. Artist.
Omkara : These are not for sale , it’s a programme to show case some thing unique . So I can’t give you any painting.
Girl : Mmhh…I will offer whatever money you require , what you say ?
Omkara : Madam, I already told you this is not for sale, it’s value can’t be measured in any bundles of currency notes.
Girl : I am sorry if I hurt you , but I just can’t keep my eye away from your paintings. So please give me any of them. Please
Omkara : No I can’t give you my painting.
Girl ; This is my card. Please keep it and please give me a painting of yours in future .
Omkara keeps the card.
Girl : I think you didn’t liked my presence , So better I can leave
Omkara : Gauri
Girl : Wow you know my name ? How ?
Omkara : Now only you gave your visiting card.
Gauri : Oh Yeah!! How dumb I am
Om smiles
Gauri : Mr. Artist , please keep smiling like these. It looks good at your face.
Omkara : Thank you and you can call me Omkara rather than addressing as Mr. Artist
Gauri whispered herself : Artist ko artist nahi bulawungi toh kya Minister bolun ?
Omkara : Attitude thodi kam karegi toh bahut acchi lagegi
Gauri : Are you an Indian ?
Omkara : Of course
Gauri looks Om. Meanwhile her phone rings.
Gauri : Okay bye, I need to leave
Omkara : Bye
Gauri walks away, Om looks her