Originally posted by: esprit_00
Hi All
I decided to test myself just to see how much i can write during the 7:30pm DYM time slot. I am not a FF writer, and the only thing I have written in past is school / university plays (a LONG time ago). Plus my story-writing skills are VERY RUSTY! Anyway, I am not even sure if I should continue on this idea but since DYM left some portions ambiguous so I thought to try and scribble a story on those missing pieces. The Thursday 27th August episode has to be my favorite, so this will be my take after those events. The random scribbles will follow Ardhika's night together, as she leaves the signed divorce papers along with her letter behind. This is not proof-read so apologies for all the errors - I don't have time to properly write anything so this will be quite below-par.
Act 1 - The Goodbye
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Scene 1
Radhika had to leave - it was the right thing to do. No matter what the circumstance and feelings, she couldn't come between what was meant to be. Her resolve had faltered last night after seeing Arjun-Sir completely broken, but it was a new day today and she had to fulfil her promise - her promise to Sam. Looking beside her, he was still in deep slumber with an almost child-like expression of innocence on his face. Considering how he had cried in her arms for most of the night, Radhika figured it will be some time before Arjun-Sir would wake up. She guardedly feathered a kiss on his forehead so as not to disturb him, and quickly made leave.
Everything that belonged to her was already packed in the orange suitcase. A frown formed across Radhika's face as she thought how her life would now be like said suitcase, with all the memories wrapped up nicely and closed off from anyone to see. She looked at the green paper in her hand, a letter to her Arjun-Sir - he deserved at least this much from her. He needed to understand why she could never come between him and Sam. Her gaze then landed towards what she had been searching for in the bedroom earlier, the divorce papers lying on dining table. With tears in her eyes, Radhika decided to sign her life away as she initialed her name on those divorce papers.
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Scene 2
Arjun couldn't remember when sleep actually took over him last night, but that her scent was enough to give him all the comfort and peace needed. Though the light shining in their room was enough to break his slumber, he couldn't but drift into a deeper sleep with Radhika in his arms. How she had lovingly held him all night, his head on her chest, and her slender fingers gently caressing his face. Subconsciously, Arjun had felt her lips feather across his forehead and all the weight he had been carrying on his shoulders seemed to fade away. It was as if he was sleeping after a lifetime and just didn't want to wake up in case it all turns out to be a dream.
Leisurely, he sprawled his arm over to move Radhika closer to him, but the bed seemed cold and empty. Arjun slowly opened his eyes, only to see her blue scarf - he quickly turned around but she wasn't there on the other side of bed either. Suddenly, panic struck him as his words from last night came haunting back: "Please don't go, Radhika! Not tonight. I need you. If only for one night, please just stay with me!" Those two words "One Night" kept repeating inside his head in horror as his eyes couldn't trace Radhika anywhere in the room. In all his desperation, he shouted "Radhika" several times and hastily got out of the bed, hoping to find her still in their home.
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Scene 3
Radhika stopped dead in her tracks as she heard him yell her name. She looked over her shoulder once with glistened eyes to make sure he wasn't following her, and decided to walk out of Arjun's life forever. Had she stayed a moment longer, and actually saw him, Radhika knew her resolve would break. And that was something she just couldn't do. There was just too much on the line for her: Arjun-Sir's happiness, loyalty to her friendship, and her respect. This was the final goodbye to a life that she wanted yet could never have.
Arjun quickly rushed out the bedroom while shouting her name in his panic-stricken voice. He realized there was no time to waste as Radhika was nowhere to be found; he rushed to grab his car keys from the dining table only to find the dreaded divorce papers signed by his wife along with a note.
Arjun-Sir,
Whatever happened between us was wrong. I was never meant to come between you and Sam. How could I have ever built a home based on someone else's hope and broken dreams? I cannot betray my friendship and create a relation that was never mine to begin with.
Both you and Sam deserve all the happiness in this world. My only wish is for you both to find comfort, peace and love in this life. Please grant me my wish, and set things right. If I ever meant something to you - be it even a hurdle on your way, please fulfil my request.
Our journey was together till this fork in life only. How I wish... This is a new start to our lives; I am returning your happiness and freedom with the signed divorce papers. The stone in your path, the jinx, has finally been removed.
Goodbye,
Radhika
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Scene 4
A lump formed in Arjun's throat as he read her letter. Guilt, anger, sadness - there was a storm brewing inside him.
His happiness... if she wants his happiness why did she leave! Oh God, he wanted her to stay forever, not just for one night. Why couldn't he tell her before?! It was never Sam, but only her... only Radhika that his heart truly yearned! He loved his jinx.
With tears in his eyes and frustration taking over him, Arjun angrily ripped the divorce papers and threw her note on the floor. He quickly grabbed his car keys thinking all was not lost - he still could find Radhika and bring her back. As he stepped out the door, he saw Sam standing on his front porch.
Arjun didn't have time for this right now, but then his thoughts went to the letter where Radhika had asked him to set things right for her sake. He couldn't believe he was wasting valuable time in figuring out what the right thing was in said moment.
Sam broke his train of thoughts, "Arjun, we need to talk". With a conflicted mind, Arjun mumbled "Not, now Sam" and giving her a slight glance as he walked past her to his car, he told Sam "We do need to talk - about everything ... But I need to find Radhika first! Please." With those words, he started his car and drove in search of his missing wife.
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