Contract and Curiosity

With final decisions being made, I make arrangements with Mr.D to visit and spend time with Little Moon for two months. Lee has been busy arranging my 3 weeks schedule to finish off all the photoshoots and other advertising promotions.

"Hi, George, I have prepared you a special contract for this drama," said Mr.D, one day while having evening tea. "Feel free to go through it with your manager and let me know if you need any amendments," he said while handing over the document.

"Thank you Mr.D. I will ask Lee to check it out."

"What is it that you want to ask George, I know there is something in your mind."

I smiled that he read my mind.

"You must have had a very good faith in her talent, to start a design studio with such success."

"When it comes to talent and creativity, I still didn't find anyone who matches her skill set. She has an understanding of everything. If needed she will research and study more on the topic. That is why her designs are highly detailed."

"How do you convince her to get projects done?" He smiled.

"Just one key element: Freedom."

"Freedom?"

"Yes, George. Letting her be who she is, helps her to design things with emotions and individuality. It's kind of a signature brand. Come to my office, I will show you something."

We went to his office and Mr.D showed me a virtual fashion show entirely created by her. I was mesmerized by the look of it, and at the same time, I was surprised.

"Mr.D, this is amazing. Wasn't this shared on media?"

"No, This was some pilot project she did the initial days, ten years back."

"Don't you think you are hiding her from everyone Mr.D ? I think her talent should be appreciated by the world. "

"At that time I wanted to but she opposed my idea and said she needs to stay hidden, But I think it's the right time for her to come out of her little hide hole." He smiled.

"So for many years, she hides herself. But her work was appreciated and awarded worldwide without knowing the key artist behind them." I looked surprised because I don't know how she kept her identity hidden so well.

"But how ?"

"That was her special request from me. So she is a millionaire herself even though she doesn't know it." He said to me.

Mr.D showed me some auction designs that were sold for a very high price during the last few years. They were related to the game they developed at that time.

"So these designs posters were created by.." I was shocked to know she created them.

"All these are her original creations. Every design has her signature embedded in it," said Mr.D. "Can you spot it?"

After a few minutes of looking at an image, I think I made out some odd sign, that I showed to Mr.D. And this looks familiar too.

"That's her signature - Moon, written in her native language."

I was speechless, as I have seen this signature on the drawings she used to send me as Star Dust.

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I met Lee in the evening to hand him the contract.

"I think we don't need to add anything to this, Lee" I said to him as I have already read it a few times. I gave him some time to go through the contract.

"George, this contract is really good. But you will have to leave all the work for two months."

"So, what's wrong with it. I have been working continuously for two years. I also need a break to recharge myself."

"But will this break damage your popularity," He asked with a worried look from his manager's point of view.

"hmm.. there will be many recorded programs and advertisements. So I will not go missing entirely. Only they will not see me in talk shows and gossip news."

Lee seems to agree with me. "We can make this drama as your new comeback. What do you think?"

"Exactly my plan. I want to do this drama really well and do justice to the character I play. "

I see Lee's smirk on his face. "Is it because of the script or because of Star Dust?"

"Both," I said with a serious look on my face. "But I really do love the script, Lee. Even though it doesn't involve them I would have done this character."

"Did you contact her recently?"

"Yes.. She has gone to the beach home with her cousins." I talked with him while trying to see if she is online. I see she has posted a few new images on Instagram. They all are related to happy events on the beach, but not a single photo of herself.

"How is she now, is she better?"

"Seems she has recovered. Mr.D told me that she needs to be emotionally stable and Little Moon understands her condition."

"So, the reason for her to be so introverted is it related to the illness" I realize Lee is considering my well-being with Little Moon for two months.

"Hmm, yes. But she knows how to control it and not something to worry that much."

I wanted to tell Lee more details about Little Moon, but I promised Mr.D I won't let her privacy hampered by anyway. But I know Lee will figure out about her soon or later. I made a decision, that I will spend the coming two months at Little Moon without any interference from Lee or the media.

"Lee, we will have to make a plan to cover up the two months or official state I am taking a much-needed break for two months. What do you think is best?"

"Maybe you can just say you are taking a vacation for two months. You mentioned this last time on the talk show. So all your fans and gossip will give you a break for some time."

"Ok, then you get ready with the necessary steps and plan out to finish off the remaining work within the next two weeks."