Fantasy Heroine Fantasies

[ddey333]

"Hair and makeup courtesy of Filmfare Magazine. Just got back from a photo shoot."

"Oh. I just assumed you were going somewhere nice."

"I am. I'm having a drink with you. Sorry I missed out date, the photo shoot and interview ran overtime like always. I would've called, but I didn't have your number."

There was so much to process in so little time. Not least of which was the fact she used the word "date". I decided to seize the opportunity.

"Not too late to go somewhere. Pick a place."

She flashed me a very endearing smile and said, "Sorry, but I'm really tired, I think I'd prefer to spend the night in the hotel. And also, don't take this the wrong way, but if I'm seen leaving this place with you, TVs will be running a headline about how I have new boyfriend by dawn tomorrow."

"I'd actually be perfectly fine with that."

She laughed before subtly changing topics and asking, "How was your day in Court?"

I smiled at her question; partially because I didn't expect her to remember our conversation. Despite the very good impression she made, I still expected her to act very stuck-up and elitist. But aside from her Burberry coat which I could only assume was as overpriced as anything bearing the word "Burberry", she still exuded a very down-to-Earth vibe.

"Well, my client is completely fucked. So there's that. How was your day?"

"Pretty good. Interviews went well and I learnt some kick-arse hair and makeup tips from the girls at photoshoot."

"So you're enjoying Singapore then?"

"I love it. The people here are great. People here have much less of a "screw you" attitude than India."

"You've clearly never been to Chennai."

"And you've clearly never been to Mumbai or Delhi," she replied, laughing.

She took a few more chips off my plate which brought a smile to my face. I hadn't expected to be sharing food with Aishwarya Rai. Such small innocent acts like this brought me more joy than I thought possible.