FICTION STORY
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THE CANDID PHOTO
Fiction Brief Story
By
VIKRAM KARVE
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PUNE
Circa – February 2023
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PART 1
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FILM FESTIVAL AT A MULTIPLEX CINEMA
PUNE
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“The photograph you requested me to click on yesterday morning – the one the place you
pose subsequent to the Movie Pageant Poster – I noticed it on Instagram…” the lady stated
to me.
“Oh Sure – I’ve uploaded that photograph all over the place – on Fb – on
Twitter – on Instagram – even on LinkedIn – I have to say you clicked photograph
– I look so spectacular standing subsequent to the Movie Pageant Poster…” I stated to
her – pompously
“Shall I say one thing…?” the lady stated – a bit hesitant.
“In fact – please be at liberty to talk…” I stated to her.
“Nicely – I really feel the photograph seems contrived…” she stated – candidly.
“Contrived…?” I requested her.
“In truth – all of your pictures look contrived – your commonplace pose – your
typical pokerfaced smile – all of it seems faux and synthetic – you’re an
influencer with enormous following – you will need to publish candid pictures…” she stated to me –
matter-of-factly.
“Candid Images…?” I stated – confused.
“I’ve clicked a candid photograph of you only a few moments in the past…” she stated
with a naughty smile.
“You clicked a photograph of me…? You didn’t even inform me…” I stated to her –
feeling a bit anxious.
“If I informed you – and also you knew I used to be clicking your photograph – then it
wouldn’t be a candid photograph in any respect – there could be no naturalness and
spontaneity – as you’ll be self-conscious in the event you knew that you’re being
photographed…” she stated to me, “a candid photograph is one the place you aren’t conscious
that you’re being photographed – in order that your expressions are captured true to
life…”
“Candid…? True to Life…?” I stated – a bit confused.
She smiled at me and spoke in an assuring tone of voice.
“Don’t fear – the photograph has come out very nicely – it’s a beautiful candid
image…” she stated.
“Present me…” I stated to her – curious – and desperate to see my candid photograph.
“Inform me your WhatsApp Quantity – I’ll ship the photograph to you…” she stated.
I informed her my WhatsApp Quantity.
She despatched the “candid photograph” to me.
I regarded on the photograph on my smartphone.
It was a beautiful image – my profile had come out very nicely – I regarded good
– with a really pure and real expression – as I regarded barely upwards at
the movie competition banner which had been captured superbly.
And – the candid image had captured the panoramic scene so superbly
– the younger couple standing forward of me within the queue – they regarded so lifelike and
pure – engrossed in dialog with one another – all of it regarded so genuine
and lifelike – the candid photograph was certainly a masterpiece.
“It’s a pretty photograph…” I stated to the lady, “thanks a lot…”
“You’re welcome…” she stated with a smile, “that is the kind of photograph you
should publish in your social media – as a substitute of your typical posed look along with your
faux smile…”
“Sure – Sure…” I stated excitedly, “I’ll publish this image straightaway…”
As an influencer – I imagine that posts have to be uploaded in real-time or
close to real-time with correct location and acceptable tags – this provides to their
spontaneity and authenticity.
I posted the candid photograph on Instagram – with a caption “Yours Really at
the Movie Pageant” – and since all my social media is related – the candid
photograph was immediately shared and posted on Fb, Twitter, Tumblr and so on. – and I
posted the “candid photograph” as soon as once more on Twitter – with a little bit of description of
the movie competition with acceptable hashtags – and tagging a few of my buddies too.
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“I’ve posted the photograph…” I stated to the lady.
“Sure…” she stated – taking a look at her smartphone, “I’ve preferred it on
Instagram – I’ll retweet it on Twitter too…”
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Immediately – the queue began transferring – the door to Auditorium will need to have
opened.
Somebody standing behind stated to the lady: “Please come within the queue…”
I checked out him and stated: “We’re collectively…”
The lady smiled at me.
The least I might do in return for the candid image was to assist her
leap the queue.
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After the film was over – I invited the lady for a cup of espresso within the
meals courtroom – as there was round half-an-hour for the following film I needed to
see in Auditorium 1 – however – she needed to see one other film in Auditorium 6
which was about to begin – so – we parted methods – she went to Auditorium 6 – and
– I went all the way down to the meals courtroom for a fast snack and cup of espresso.
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On my approach all the way down to the meals courtroom – I checked out my smartphone.
It will need to have been round 2 hours since I posted the candid photograph on
social media – and – there have been fairly a lot of “likes” “feedback”
“shares” “retweets” and so on. on numerous social media – the candid photograph had
particularly gone viral on Twitter.
That’s the energy of social media – your posts are immediately seen
worldwide – by a lot of folks – particularly in case you are an “influencer”
with a widespread following – like me.
An influencer yearns for appreciation – I used to be actually delighted that my candid
photograph had gone viral and it was preferred and appreciated a lot on the social
media.
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PART 2
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FOOD COURT OF THE MALL
(IN WHICH THE MULTIPLEX CINEMA IS LOCATED)
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I positioned my order for a Bun Maska and Chai – sat down at a vacant desk
– and whereas I used to be ready for my order to be known as out – I regarded on the
“candid photograph” on my smartphone.
There have been 3 individuals within the “candid photograph” – me – and the good-looking
couple – a younger man and a girl – and – in fact – the movie competition banner
within the background.
All of it regarded so pure – my profile as I regarded on the poster – and
the affectionate expressions on the faces of the person and girls – the intimate
approach through which they had been speaking – it appeared to me that they had been in all probability
husband and spouse – or – shut buddies.
The lady had clicked a extremely good {photograph} – so clear and distinct.
And it was actually “candid” – none of us had been conscious that we had been being
photographed – that’s why we had been wanting so pure and spontaneous –
oblivious of our environment.
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Unbeknownst to me – the younger couple within the “candid photograph” – they had been
additionally sitting within the meals courtroom – however they had been seated in a unique part of
the massive meals courtroom – and – I couldn’t see them – and – neither might they see
me.
The couple – the good-looking younger man and the attractive lady – they had been
sitting reverse one another – in all probability ready for his or her meals order to be
prepared.
The girl was taking a look at her smartphone – scrolling – when her
expression modified from a smile to one among disbelief.
“Our photograph is on Twitter…” she says to the person, “open your Twitter…”
“I don’t have Twitter…” the person says.
“You aren’t on Twitter…?” she asks him – a bit stunned.
“No – I keep away from all Social Media…” he says to her.
“Are you on WhatsApp…?” she asks him.
“Sure – on the identical quantity I gave you earlier than the film…” he says to her.
“I’m sending you a screenshot of the tweet – simply have a look at the photograph…”
she says to him.
She sends him the “candid photograph” on WhatsApp.
The person regarded on the photograph appreciatively.
“The photograph is very nice – we glance so good – I ponder who clicked it –
and this bearded man within the image – he was standing behind us within the queue –
I believe…” the person says.
“He’s the one who posted this photograph on Twitter – right here – see his profile
image…” the girl says – and reveals the display of her smartphone to the person.
“How has this photograph come in your Twitter…?” the person asks the girl.
“I don’t know – I don’t observe this man…” the girl says wanting curious
– and she or he begins scrolling her Twitter Timeline and Notifications – and
abruptly – her expression turns to one among horror.
Somebody has posted the photograph on our workplace WhatsApp group – it’s Nisha –
that bitch – and she or he has commented “How one can get pleasure from Sick-Depart” – and put a
naughty emoji…” the girl says.
“Sick Depart…?” the person asks the girl.
“I had informed my boss that I would like sick depart right this moment – now she’s going to come to
know – because of Nisha and that silly fool who posted the image all over the place…”
the girl says – wanting apprehensive.
“However – how did Nisha see the image…?” the person requested the girl.
“That man is an influencer – he has an enormous following on Social Media –
Nisha have to be following him on Twitter…” the girl says, “I’m in deep shit –
as it’s my boss hates me…”
The person’s smartphone vibrates – he seems on the display – it’s his spouse –
so – he takes the decision.
“Who’s that lady with you…?” the person hears his spouse screaming from the
different finish.
“I’m on the Movie Pageant – I informed you…” the person tries to say however his
spouse interrupts.
“I’m not asking in regards to the movie competition – I’m asking you about that
lady with you within the photograph…” the person’s spouse says.
“Which photograph…?” the person stammers.
“Don’t attempt to act dumb – the photograph of you and that lady on Twitter…”
the person’s spouse says.
“I’m not on Twitter – you recognize that I keep away from all social media…” the person
mumbles, “how did you see the photograph…?”
“I’m on Twitter…” the person’s spouse shouts at him, “Take a look at your WhatsApp –
I’m sending you the photograph…”
The person disconnects the decision and appears on the “candid photograph” on
WhatsApp.
Then he seems on the lady in entrance of him and speaks.
“My spouse has seen the photograph on Twitter…” he says to the girl.
“He has posted it all over the place – the photograph is throughout social media – the
complete world will need to have seen it by now…” the girl says with an exasperated look.
“What do I do…?” the person asks the girl.
“Simply inform your spouse that I’m your classmate from faculty – and we met
unexpectedly on the Movie Pageant…” the girl says to the person.
The person’s cellphone vibrates – it’s his spouse once more.
“Why did you disconnect my name…?” the person’s spouse screams.
“I used to be seeing my WhatsApp…” the person says.
“Who’s that lady with you within the photograph…?” the person’s spouse asks forcefully.
“She is my classmate – we met unexpectedly…” the person is saying when his spouse
interrupts.
“What’s her title…?” the person’s spouse asks.
“Menaka…” the person says.
“Ah – Menaka – she seems like one for certain – making an attempt to seduce you…” the
man’s spouse says sarcastically.
“What are you saying…?” the person says, perturbed.
“Simply see the best way she is flirting with you – supplying you with the sultry look…”
the person’s spouse says.
“What nonsense…? We had been simply speaking…” the person tries to elucidate to his
spouse.
“Simply Speaking…? So intimately…? Standing so shut to one another…? With
your arm is round her….?” the person’s spouse says angrily.
“There was a crowd – so – I used to be simply making an attempt to be protecting…” the person
says.
“You by no means put your arm round me so lovingly…” the spouse says
acerbically, “inform me – are you having an affair together with her…?” the person’s spouse asks.
“Affair…? I informed you – she is simply my classmate – I met her after 10
years – I’ve not seen her since faculty…” the person says, making an attempt to persuade
his spouse.
For a second – there’s silence – then – the person hears his spouse’s voice
on the cellphone.
“You liar and cheat – simply have a look at this remark in your photograph tweet – “faculty
sweethearts rekindling the flame of their love” – now I’m certain you two are
having an affair…” the person’s spouse yells.
“It have to be some mischievous classmate…” the person says irately, “and that
fool who posted the photograph – I’ll kill him…”
“Oh – you’re dishonest on me – you’re the one at fault – and – you need
to shoot the messenger…? In truth – I’m grateful to him – it’s as a result of he uncovered
you that I’ve come to know the reality that you’re dishonest on me and having
an affair with that nympho bitch – I received’t spare you – and so far as that
nympho bitch is anxious – I’ll destroy her completely – end her off…” the
man’s spouse says furiously – and she or he disconnects.
The person seems on the lady in entrance to him – his classmate Menaka.
She is taking a look at her smartphone display.
Immediately – the expression on her face modifications – and she or he shouts on the
man.
“Your spouse has gone loopy – she has discovered my Twitter deal with and she or he is
writing all kinds of filthy feedback on that photograph tweet – “maintain your fingers off
my husband you nympho bitch” – and she or he has tagged me – I hope my husband doesn’t
see all this…” the girl says, anxiously.
“Husband…? You informed me you’re divorced…” the person says.
“We’re separated – nearly divorced – however the alimony and custody instances
are in courtroom – and he’ll use all this towards me…” the girl says, nervously.
Then – the girl seems on the man and speaks angrily.
“It’s all of your fault – you shouldn’t have waved out to me…” the girl
says to the person.
“My fault…? You’re the one who needed to leap the queue so that you got here and
stood subsequent to me…” the person says to the girl.
“I noticed you after so a few years – so – I got here to speak to you – out of
courtesy…” the girl says, “we had been buddies in faculty – weren’t we…?”
“I want I had by no means waved out to you – you’re a “Panauti”…” the person
says scornfully to the girl.
“Panauti…? How dare you name me a Panauti…?” the girl
says angrily to the person.
They usually begin speaking heatedly to one another – a fiery argument –
accusations and counter-accusations – blame and counter-blame.
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Whereas the person and lady had been engaged of their intense dialog –
unknown to them – I had surreptitiously clicked a “candid photograph” of them – hotly
engrossed in one another – and the photograph had come out so nicely – their “candid”
expressions captured so superbly – that – I couldn’t resist the temptation
to publish the photograph immediately on Social Media – so – I posted it instantly.
And shortly – the “candid photograph” of the person and the girl having an
impassioned dialogue was going viral of Twitter, Fb, Instagram,
WhatsApp – and all Social Media.
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VIKRAM KARVE
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