A CRAZY LOVE - Episode 152
“You called me?” Nicole asked after entering.
“Yeah, both of you first take a seat.” Kizy said while she herself stood up, retrieving a file from the shelf and coming back, then typing something on her laptop.
“So you both must know about ‘Aurum’. They have come up with a new collection for couples including daily wear jewellery and the ones for occasions.” Kizy said and paused, letting both of them understand what she was talking about.
They both nodded, knowing about their partners.
“I want you to help me out for their publicity.” Kizy said.
“Sure, no problem.” Nicole said without even thinking twice.
“What and how are we exactly going to help, Young Madam?” Joel asked, feeling something off about this situation.
“Good question.” Kizy said before turning the laptop towards Joel.
“This is their couple set for daily use accessories.” Kizy said while showing a set of rings, necklace and gold chains, bracelets for both men and women.
Joel just looked at the designs and was satisfied to see that ‘Aurum’ was seriously working hard on their couple sets which was their collaboration project with ‘Stardust’.
“I have taken the responsibility of promoting the products. Thus I want you to $h00t the commercial for this one.” Kizy said, suddenly making Joel cough hard.
“Young Madam, you want… cough.. me? How.. cough… How can I? I don’t know how to.. cough… to act.” Joel said, before Kizy passed him a glass of water and he gulped it down, his expression making Kizy laugh loudly, her laughter making both Nicole and Joel relaxed as they could feel that the old Kizy was returning.
“Joel you were funny just now.” Kizy said, finally stopping her laughter.
“Sorry Young madam, I didn’t mean to. But I can not act.” Joel said, a little embarrassed.
“You don’t have to act though.” Kizy said.
,m “What do you mean, Young Madam? You said about $h00ting a commercial right? Then what will I do if I don’t act?” Joel asked curiously.
“You will be $h00ting this with Nina. You don’t have to act-” Kizy was still speaking when Joel immediately cut her off.
“No young madam. I can not do this. Especially if this is with Miss Nina, then I can not.” Joel immediately intervened.
“Uhmm. Okay I see. Then maybe I’ll have to ask some other male to act it with Nina.” Kizy said, her tone plain, just the way it had been when Joel entered.
“No no no young madam. Why will you make Miss Nina act with some other guy?” Joel asked, this time even more hyped up.
“Cause you are not cooperating.” Kizy answered straightforwardly.
“But why do you want us to act? Like I am just a normal PA and Miss Nina is a doctor. Why do you want people like us to act when you can invite any famous celebrity.” Joel asked.
Kizy just took her laptop back before typing more and then turning it back towards Joel.
“Look at the figures there. All of them are A tier celebrities. Yet the sales are doing normal. And now look at this.” Kizy said before typing some more and showing it to Joel.
“This is me and Markus. Look at those sales.” Kizy said.
“Woah!! You both are truly something!! Just look at those figures. Young madam, only you and the boss can do it. You both are truly a match made in heaven, perfectly suitable for each other-” Joel was still praising when Kizy interjected.
“That is not the main point.” Kizy said in a monotonous voice.
“What do you mean then? And how is this related to me $h00ting some commercials with Miss Nina.” Joel asked
“Exactly. We were just a couple back then, yet people showed such a positive response. But when it comes to celebrities, they are someone who they always see in movies and dramas.
Audience is always waiting for something fresh, something new. They have already seen those celebrities multiple times
But if we were to present a new face, they might show interest again. Plus people already know you as Markus’s PA, and I won’t boast, but you are quite famous among ladies. Your face alone can rope in a lot of people.
And talking about Nina, who else will be more compatible to $h00t a couple set jewellery advertisements with you instead of her. So I decided on both of you.” Kizy explained.
“But Young Madam, your promotion was a success because it was you and our boss. Not because you were some new face. People idolise both of you. But it is different in our case.” Joel expressed his views.
“You might be unaware about your influence but I am not. And same goes for Nina. She is always clueless about the number of suitors she has behind her. Once you both are on screen, you will know that.” Kizy answered, confident about her choice.
“But there is one more thing.” Kizy said.
“What is it, young madam?” Joel asked.
“You will have to tighten Nina’s security after that. Anyone related to me or even you can be targeted and you know that very well.” Kizy said.
“Don’t worry about that young madam. I had already thought upon all these things before I initiated a relationship with Miss Nina. Any woman that I marry will be my responsibility – this has always been my thought. And I thought the same even before proposing Miss Nina.” Joel answered.
“I was just talking about an advertisement. You went as far as marriage already.” Kizy said, smiling a little.
“Sorry young madam. I got carried away.” Joel answered, feeling even more embarrassed now.
“That’s fine. You don’t have to be sorry. Go and talk to Nina first. If she does not agree then I will talk it out with her.” Kizy said, gesturing that Joel could leave now.
“And why did you call me?” Nicole asked, who had been silently listening to all the conversation between Kizy and Joel while sitting there.
“For the same purpose.” Kizy answered.
“What? $h00ting commercials?!!” Nicole asked.
“Yes, of course. You will be $h00ting for the jewelleries to wear for the occasion.” Kizy said.
“You must be kidding me right? And on top of everything, this is a couple sets. How can I advertise? Don’t you already know how much pressure my family is already putting on me for marriage? I can not do this.” Nicole answered immediately.
“I thought about all those things before calling you.” Kizy answered.
“What do you mean?” Nicole asked, not feeling good about Kizy’s plan.
“I have a man in my mind who might $h00t this commercial with you. But I’ll have to ask him first.” Kuzy said thoughtfully.
“But don’t worry. We won’t be revealing his face. So you can continue with our story, and say that man is the one you are pursuing. Since none of them would be able to see his face, they might as well simply believe you.” Kizy said.
“And what next? Once they have seen me with a man, they will be eager to meet him. What will I do then?” Nicole asked.
“But at least they will give you a breather after watching that you truly have someone by your side. If not someone else, at least Grandpa will stay by your side.” Kizy paused.
“And don’t think that I am promoting you to lie. I will be helping you in this cause I don’t want you to settle with some emotionless relation or maybe a marriage as well. So quickly find a reliable man for yourself. Introduce him to me. And then we can bring him to the family and explain everything honestly.” Kizy said.
Nicole thought everything through before nodding her head. She knew that she needed someone by her side, just that she hadn’t met the man she was searching for.
None of the men she met gave her the feeling that ‘yes, this is the man of my dreams’. Hence she hadn’t accepted anyone out of them.
But as Kizy said, she needed to speed up cause her dad was getting old, and she didn’t want him worrying about her anymore.
She wanted him to retire and spend more time with her mom, go enjoy some trips and party with people his age.
Plus helping Kizy with business made her realise that maybe she could help her father with his company as well and it wasn’t that bad.
Of course she won’t give up on her dream of teaching. She would take some time out to teach children. But she could do both and she knew she had the potential to do so.
“Okay. Let me know once you are done confirming the man.” Nicole said, thinking carefully about all points before leaving.
*11 AM, TWO DAYS LATER, $h00tING SITE*
Kizy was sitting on a chair beside the camera, looking at the scene they had just shot.
“Joel, you just have to go and directly place this necklace around Nina’s neck. Why are you blushing so much?” Kizy asked, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
The $h00t was pretty normal, but it had been Joel’s third take, as he was way too nervous while sharing the same stage and screen with Nina.
,m She had personally written the scenes for both the advertisement and anyone who read the scene was simply amazed at her creativity.
For the first $h00t, that was for daily wear jewellery, Kizy had shown Joel as a soldier. He was leaving the country for war. But before going, he gifted his wife, Nina, a necklace and bought couple rings for both of them.
Nina would be touched. And after he left, she would be reminded of Joel whenever she would see or touch her necklace or the ring.
Even the scene was simple, and Joel had less of a role than Nina. He just had to come back home in his military uniform, while Nina was busy cooking. He would directly go behind her and place the necklace around her neckline.
Nina would be surprised and then Joel would put the necklace on her. Afterwards he would show her the rings and then slide the ring in her finger while Nina would repeat the same.
Alas, Joel would bid goodbye to Nina, leaving her in tears. Afterwards Nina would always remember him after looking at her ring, or after touching her necklace.
The entire $h00t only had a tune playing in background without any dialogues, and all the emotions were to be presented through their eyes and facial expressions.
The entire advertisement was well thought of, as it showed a normal couple being able to wear this daily wear gold jewellery. It showed that the jewellery was affordable, good quality for regular use, as well as a symbol of love between couples.
But Joel was continuously blushing even before he would touch Nina. Kizy resumed the $h00ting once again but the same thing happened.
“Joel, come here.” Kizy called Joel in a polite voice, taking care that she wouldn’t scare him off.
“Sorry young madam. Maybe you should ask some other man to perform this scene. This way you would save a lot of time instead of wasting it upon me. I am not good at acting.” Joel said, feeling guilty for making everyone work so hard for him.
“Joel, that’s what I told you in the beginning. You don’t have to act. Just feel the scene. You are not acting but think that this is real.
Though you haven’t married Nina, you are still in a relationship right? What if suddenly you are called for a deadly mission. You may not be able to see Nina again and this may be your last meeting. You are giving this to her as your goodbye. How will you feel Joel?” Kizy said, her voice serious, literally making Joel imagine the scene in reality.
“Don’t say things like that.” Nina said while pouting, even though she knew that Kizy was just trying to make Joel realise his role.
“I understand what you mean, Young Madam. Let’s try that once again.” Joel said with a newfound energy.