Basiliko

My friend and PR Arati told me that I had to be at the Basiliko at 3.15 pm to meet Neha Dhupia.
I called Radhika to ask where it was. She said 'Take Turner road and go up till you see 'Pot Pourri'
on a corner. Take the right and you will be at Basiliko in two minutes'.

I reached there at 3 pm. Lovely place. I was walking in when a rude voice said loudly 'Where are you
going?'. 'Inside' I said as a matter of fact.

Once inside I stole a glance at all the guests to see if the star was early. Two security guards
accosted me with 'What are you doing here?'. 'Looking for a friend, infact Neha' I said in my
most pleasant voice possible under such circumstances.

'There is no Neha-Veha here' they said rudely again. 'Really' I asked. They were emphatic in
their obvious desire to see me out of the place.

I did not oblige them. 'If she is not here, she will come' I said non-chalantly and planted myself
on a sofa. It went down deep putting the table out of reach.

The waiter gave me some water and also the menu. I ordered a chicken sandwich as I had to eat.
It came in time. It was given with some potato chips. Very filling. The grilled sandwich was delicious.

I asked for the bill and paid for it. In the meanwhile Neha sms ed me to come home. When I was walking out
the waiter asked sarcastically 'Neha did not come?'. I did not think it was his business to ask but
never the less gave him a sad smile.

On the way out I accosted the security guard at the gate. 'Don't you have any manners? Do you know
how to behave with customers? As he did not seem to regret his obnoxious behaviour I raised my voice.

A crowd gathered. More security guards came in from inside. They were hostile. As I did not
leave the place the manager came out. He wanted to know what happened. I told him. He apologized.

I accepted that and left. After all the owner's girl friend was my favourite actress.

This should serve as a warning to all people who are dark skinned. Do not go to Basiliko.  Unless you are accompanied by a fair skinned lady. Some one as fair as Ayesha Takia or Neha Dhupia.