44. Film producer sees Devyani

CHAPTER 44

Film producer sees Devyani

Shivayya, Laxmi and Devyani approached Swami Shivananda. Shivayya did namaskara to the swami and touched his feet.

Swami gave blessings and smiled. “Sit down.”

Shivayya sat down.

Swami said, “CM is very happy that you have joined the party. He is much relaxed now.”

Shivayya laughed.

Swami said, “This time he is planning to give you MLA ticket or make you the Jilla Parishad President.”

“I am not greedy for power.”

“True. But if you make up your mind only the party will win and the CM will become the CM again. You have so much power.”

Cinema producer, Manikyam who was standing nearby kept staring at Devyani. He went to the person who was taking video and pointed to Devyani. “If you take photos of that girl in all angles, I will give you 5,000 rupees.”

He removed 5,000rupees from his pocket and gave it to him. “Give me one copy in the evening.”

Video man took the money and nodded. “Ok sir”

Manikyam went back to Swami. Shivayya, Laxmi and Devyani had gone a bit away. The video man was still covering Devyani.

Naga approached Swami. Manikyam was still standing nearby. Naga did namaskara to Swami.

Swami said, “Sit down Naga.”

Naga sat down. He kept looking at Shivayya who was at a distance from them. Swami observed this.

Swami said, “Don’t worry. CM will not forget the 25 years of service done by your father. His time is bad now that’s all.”

He pointed to Shivayya. “His time is good now. With his backing the party will come to power again.”

Naga looked seriously at Shivayya.

Swami said, “CM is very tricky. He has pocketed Shivayya very easily and formed a strong base for the next elections. Shivayya’s only condition is not to give your father and Shivaram a seat in the party.”

Naga bit his teeth.

Swami observed this. “You will get MLA seat. CM will plan and convince Shivayya.”

Naga looked at him in surprise. “What are you saying?”

“Our CM knows how to balance everyone. Just follow him. That’s enough.”

Naga laughed. “I will also use that weapon. Tricks work the best in politics.”

Manikyam was listening to everything. He thought, “This man knows that man. So he must know that girl also.”

 Swami pointed to him. “This is Manikyam, a big cinema producer. He takes films in many languages.”

Then he pointed to Naga. “This is Naga, minister Manohar’s elder son.”

Manikyam nodded. “Yes. I have heard of your father, who is a State figure.”

Naga said, “But I have not heard of your name because I am interested only in politics.”

Manikyam said, “No problem. But I would like to meet you in a day or two.”

Naga laughed. “You can come to our village. “

He gave him a visiting card. “This is my visiting card.”

Manikyam asked, “Will you be at home this week?”

Naga nodded. “Yes. Please come. “