The Mirage

Chapter 1

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The world, a small plenet in universes, mankind wondered why we take birth, why we depart. they never came up with a reasonable answer. whether the birth and death cycle is necessary.The hardship of life. The years spent after education, the deskwork in office. The amorous aspect of life, love, marriage, then old age and no more. The soul leaves th the body, to prepare for another birth and journey. Everything stands as meaningless, as an enigma or mirage.

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Keeping this in mind I created this novel 'The Mirage' hope you like it

A cold winter evening. There was a heavy fog, nothing was visible. Also there were frequent breeze which made the atmosphere colder.It was freezing, the streets were empty; people did not dare to come out of their houses. The vicinity was of the great metropolitan city Mumbai. The city was famous for its film industry. The city is situated on the banks of the sea. During the monsoon it looked alarming, with huge breakers. The flood water entered the city and everything immersed in the flood. That was a regular event every year. Otherwise the city is a lovely place to dwell in. There were huge buildings facing the sea, comprising of offices of big industries. the other side localities were heavily congested.

The auditorium sammukhananda hall where a regular show of the great actress Julien was held was surprisingly empty. The auditorium had a large capacity but there were no audience. not a single ticket sold. more over Julien who was the heart throb of the country people had no audience. This lady came from a well to do family, year's back she had won the miss world title after which she never had a look back. The film producers were after her, she acted I several movies.

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The auditorium which has a large capacity was empty. The Seats looked haunting in the dark. All that was visible was a decorative desk and chair on the sage, on which actress Julian sat. She wore a black gown. Julian has been drinking for quite sometime.

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At times she called her maid Mary, who was sitting in a corner of the stage

An actress who was internationally known for her beauty, her charming features and acting talent. Now she was age, She still was extremely beautiful except that she had some grey hair and dark shades around her eyes. She drank from the glass and said to herself

Julien

Ah; whisky I wonder who had found the fascinating drink. He must have been a genius.

Julien

The wonder inventor of historical past, was he a man of Iron Age? The first man to discover the best, wine from grapes perhaps. The world mankind should respect hum,for the best discovery.

Julien

Mary!!! Mary!!! Where are you? What have you been doing?

Mary

Oh; Madam, I was waiting right there to take back home.

Julien

Back home?

Julien

Don't be silly, The audience will be eagerly waiting to watch their favourite actress. They will come soon. The auditorium will be filled with praises and audience soon.

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The maid marry cried sadly, her eyes were filled with tears.....

Julien

What happened Mary? Why are you crying?

Mary

Madam, how can I, a maid explain how bad I feel about it, They won't come.

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Then she yelled

Mary

The one time Beautiful and great actress, has been discarded and forgotten. Do you understand?

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Julian looked at her for a minute, Then said

Julien

Ok...calm down, come out of it. What does that Matter? if some people forget the contribution, sacrifices I have made, it is so trifle. Come near my sweet girl.

Julien

It is for the sake of knowledge, the experience one gets perhaps traversing miles and for year

Mary

Madam, you are such a nice lady, I can't endure the forlorn sight of you. Before the same auditorium filled with applauses and at present just you sitting alone and drinking wine.

Julien

Well, I am enjoying the drink; I am also in a good mood, Whether I have audience or not does not matter. I am fine.

Julien

Yeah, perhaps after a while I shall go back home with you.

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She took a long sip from the decorated glass.

Julien

Ah;

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Mary went back to the corner of stage. She sat and once again she cried softly. The lady kept on drinking. That was mid night.

Suddenly the auditorium was filled with a tuneful melody. The tune was a composition which had a sad melody. A violin recital. Julian and Mary were surprised Nothing was clearly visible. They only had a glimpse of a shadowy figure at entrance playing a violin.

Julien

Who are you?

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There was silence. No response from the person. He kept on playing the violin. The auditorium was covered with the sweet melody.

Julien

I say who are you? Come near, I can't see you properly.

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The man ceased playing the violin. Slowly he walked up to the stage.

~To be continued~

Chapter 2

~Sorry for late update~

~So let's start our second chapter with no delay~

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The man ceased playing the violin. slowly he walked up to the stage.

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He was a tall person, little old but, quit good looking with some grey hair, a black beard neatly trimmed; he had sharp features and was a handsome person.

Julien

Who are you?

Robert

I am a person who followed you for long years, perhaps treaded a thousand miles.

Julien

But why? why did you follow me? you could have just come up to me and introduced yourself.

Robert

It was asking for impossible. I had only noticed that you were always surrounded by very big people, the affluent, the industrialists, the ministers, high dignitaries etc.....

Robert

I had nothing then, I simply watched you and whatever you did, admiring in silence,

Julien

That was a stupidity on your part. Following me for years without getting introduced.

Robert

Would you have liked a simpleton in the middle of stalwarts? All I could do was admire your charms and watch you.

Julien

Ah; Mary what do you think about this?

Mary

Madam, I think you are right, he is crazy.

~Awkward Atmosphere~

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Julian takes a deep breath and says....

Julien

Come please sit down, have a drink with me

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The man sat. Julian offered him a glass of the blue whisky.

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The man raised the glass and said....

Robert

Cheers,to your health, happiness and all the joys, pleasentries you desire,

Julien

Thanks, same to you.

Robert

It is nice to sit down near the most beautiful lady I love.

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The both drank together.. The actress looked at the man. he was handsome, though he was in the Sixties.

Julien

Man you are the most stupid person one can find in the world.

Robert

Perhaps you are right but I thought it would be right to first become a tycoon and then meet you.

Julien

Darling, I don't know what people think about u, the movie stars. they are even afraid to say a hello

Julien

We are not anything out of the world but very much to the world....

Mary

They think you belong to a fairy land, may be in the sky.

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Julian laughed ....

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The man with a smile of satisfaction was enjoying the drink while he watched the beautiful lady.

Robert

Madam;

Julien

Call me Julian

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For a minute the man hesitated and then said

Robert

Julian; I have brought heaps of presents for you. people are waiting outside, if you permit me to call them to bring the presents.

Julien

Presents? That's lovely; I would like to see what you have brought for me. After following me for years God knows for how many years.

Julien

please call them at once.

~To be continued~

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And guys....👇👇

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Credit of the drawing goes to someone else...

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So, now bye bye.... we'll continue in next chapter for the time being stay safe and healthy....*wink*

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