“For the same purpose.” Kizy answered.

“What? Shooting commercials?!!” Nicole asked.

“Yes, of course. You will be shooting 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 shoot 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, SHOOTING 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 shoot 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.

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 shoot, 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 shoot 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 shooting 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.

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– Kizy