Chapter 2 Chapter-2

Two days later,

"Yay! Finally one interview with a big shot" Henna joyed.

We all laughed.

I am Ana, 24 years old, born in New York, America. An year before I completed Journalism in Columbia University.

After that, me and my friends didn't get the right job we desired. So, we decided to start a magazine. Our Magazine name is 'New Era'.

Meet my friends, Jamie Will, my thickest friend. We two became friends during our first year. Me and he invested in this magazine. He is fun, flirty and most importantly Gay. Many girls were upset about that fact. Unlike other parents, his parents respected his decision when he came out as a gay in his 16. Me and his parents were pretty close. He is now searching for a boyfriend. Me and him will take care of the interviews.

Jake Camp, Art designer of the magazine.

Aaron Jade, Production manager of the magazine.

Nyra Lamb, photo editor.

Finally, Alex Parson and Henna Blake for advertisement and marketing.

Sometimes we share our works. Since we are friends it helps us to adjust ourselves to the situations. We started this magazine only 6 months ago. Still now Circulation is dull. But we won't give up we'll try until we think we failed.

Right now, we are in our office. We rented an 2nd floor room in a building. It has only one big room. But we divided it using plywood according to our purpose. Now this single large room has two editing section, budget section, production section and a conference room, now we were there discussing about the interview.

"Yeah, it's worth the chase. There is a chance that this may increase the circulation" Jake said.

"Chance? Are you kidding? It's Chris's interview. Everyone will buy our magazine to read this" Aaron said.

"Yeah..but remember no cheap tricks to interest the readers" I warned them.

"Yeah..yeah..We know the rules" Alex said, "We'll advertise this in social media in an honest manner".

"Don't worry, I'll make this article design extra special" Jake said.

"But all of that, tell me how was it interviewing him?" Henna asked me curiously.

"Umm...It was normal..he was polite and at the end he asked me for a cup of coffee. But...I was wanted by my bank immediately. So, I rain checked it".

"Stupid Bank!" She cursed, "Because of that, you missed this chance".

"No, I don't think so" Jamie said looking out, "But am I hallucinating?"

"What?" I asked.

"Look behind".

We all turned back, there Mr. Rovan is standing outside our room, with a smile . We all stood up, I went to meet him.

Christopher Rovan, one of the big shot of Hollywood. Their families were into acting since decades, so he is born with a golden spoon. He won several prestigious awards for his masterpiece performances. So, he has huge fan base and respect in this country. He is placed top 8th in the perfect body list for past two years and 5th in non-skipable person in the country. Apart from that, I know little about his personal life. He is flirty and had some on and off relationships and has a boxer-mix dog breed named Roger.

I stopped near him, he was wearing a steel blue long sleeve sweater and a black denim jean with white sneakers. His hair was covered with a team New England Patriots Cap. His Diamond jawline is covered with full black beard and moustache around his pink straight lips. His green eyes were happy to see me. That sharp point nose and perfect white tone skin can make him to win the most eligible bachelor award. Well, he kinda have one.

"Umm..Mr. Rovan, what are you doing here?"

"I told you already, call me Chris".

"Oh..sorry Chris..what you doing here?"

He smiled without showing his teeth, "Umm..can I talk with you somewhere private?"

"Sure..sure.." I got bit confused. What he want to talk with me?

"Okay..then..how about a coffee?"

"Let me grab my coat".

He waved at others, they waved back to him. I signalled them that we are going out, they showed thumbs-up smiling.

We came out of the building and started walk down the street, "So Ana.." he stopped, "Can I call you Ana?"

"Sure...that is my name" I smiled.

"Ana, you went to college?"

"Columbia University, an year ago I graduated with my friends back there".

He processed it, "How is the magazine going?"

"Umm..this is our first step..so...far...dull..but we have a hope that we can improve it".

"Good".

We reached the shop down the street. He opened the door for me. We went inside and occupied the corner table. We placed our orders, he ordered black coffee and me an espresso.

"For past two days, I read your magazine. It was pretty good contents, but I have a question?"

"What?"

"Why there is no gossip content or nothing about personal life of celebrities. If you do that, definitely your magazine will be in rocket sale".

"That's what we don't want. We don't want to follow other magazine's route. Me and my partner Jamie decided this. Our aim is, people want to understand that stars also a human, make mistakes and have some privacy. We want to change the rules of the society, if any celebrities walk on the street, we want people to nod and smile. Not to jump on their bones. I know this may take time, but we definitely do that. In simple words, there should be fame, not a toxic fame".

He was impressed with my answer. Our order came, we sipped our coffee without any discussion. But, he never took eyes off me. To be honest, I felt awkward with that gaze. So, I tried to avoid that. But those emerald green eyes analysed me from top to bottom.

When we finished, he tried to pay the bill, I stopped him, "I'll pay it".

"No, I asked you. Then it's mine".

Before I could do anything, he handed his credit card.

"Ana, I like your policy. If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask me".

"Sure, thanks" I replied politely.

We came out and reached his car which is parked near our building, "So..umm.. how is Roger?"

"Roger..he is in hip replacement surgery" he replied leaning against his cars and crossed his arms which made him biceps to bulge out.

"Omg! What happened?"

"A week before he had an accident, I was really scared. Infact, I was like a Dad rushing son to the hospital. But luckily, it's not that big. I'll pick him up next week".

"Thank God!"

"So, you know that I have a dog?"

"I'm not prying into other's life doesn't mean I'm in stone age. I have social media, you two were cute in all the pics. I love dogs..tell him that I love him".

"Only to Roger..." He mumbled.

"Huh..what I can't hear you?"

"I said..I'll inform him. By the way, the reason I came here is to invite you to the party I'm hosting this weekend".

"Umm..what type of party?"

"A house party, all my fellow actor friends will be there. I'll introduce you to them. That'll help you to expand the contacts, what do you say?"

"Of course" I said happily, "I'll be there. Thanks for inviting me".

"You are welcome, be there at 7. I'll send you my address".

"Sure..sure...hey but my number?"

"I already have" he winked, "Chuck gave me".

"Oh..ok..once again thank for this".

"Umm..inform your boyfriend about this".

"What??? My boyfriend?"

"Yeah...you only said that you have a partner" he made his innocent face.

"No, he is my friend and partner of the magazine. His name is Jamie".

"So, you don't have boyfriend?"

"No".

I noticed that he let out a breath with a relief.

"But if you wish, he'll be your boyfriend".

"What?" He showed confused wrinkles on his forehead and understood after a second what I meant, "No..No..I...I'm..I'm not..I..I'm straight..you think me as a gay?"

I laughed, "I'm kidding. I know that you are straight. Are you upset?"

"If any beautiful girl thinks me as an gay, I'll be upset".

Huh? Did he just called me beautiful?

His phone blinked with a message he looked that and faced me "Umm..I'm sorry..I need to be in another place".

"Sure, carry on".

He hopped inside the car and started the engine, "Ok then, see you this weekend".

"Yeah..bye".

I came back to the office. All were eagerly waiting for me.

"What happened?" Jake asked. Everyone surrounded me.

I explained everything, "He is happy with our policy. So he likes to help us. That's why he invited me to his party".

"Or" They chorused "He likes you".

"That's completely bull shit" I said, "He want to help us. So better, don't spoil this by creating rumours. This is the first good thing happening to our magazine. Don't make him to regret for helping us".

Meanwhile Chris,

I started to invite everyone to the party.

"Chris, you never hosted a party. Now, what's the reason buddy?" Mack, one of my friend asked.

"Mack are you in or out? Just answer this question".

"Hell yeah, I'm in".

"But don't bring girls".

"What?" He got shocked, "Is Chris is saying this? He never attended a party without girls. He'll say it's a dumb-ass party".

"I don't want my apartment to be spoiled. So, don't bring the girls".

He sighed, "Fine man, whatever you say".