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THE THING WE DO : " LOVE"

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LOCATION : ROAD

FERARRI : 2012 ferrari 458 spider

(MARKS' CAR)

Lavanya and Mark seating at front, Khushi with a sour face sitting at the back , unfolding the two notes that she got from her ARNAV for the 24 th time .

Also she is looking at the two AQUA BLUE boxes at her hand.

Khushi:

"Lavanya Ji!

Arnav Ji, gave me these aren't they beautiful. I think these are silver and very good quality GLASS.

See!!"

Khushi shows Lavanya her ears and lifts her wrist up front.

Lavanya is literally taken aback. And Mark is looking at Khushi's wrist while driving.

Both at the same time start to smile with a mystery.

LA:

"Khushi! You seem very happy, you think these are silver and GLASS beads?

Right? Oh Khushi !

What will I do with you?"

Mark:

"LA! Please do not spoil her thunder.

So MY dear Khushi ! You seem extremely happy with the gift. Was there any special occasion?

Because I was with ASR when he was selecting these online and taking over with the manager while placing order. I think it took almost a week for delivery from Tiffany.

These are custom order dear. PRINCESS CUTS. ALL HAND SELECTED.

LOL!!!

Glass?

But I really like the fact that you are so, darn happy even getting GLASS. HA HA..HA'

LA'are you sure Khushi is one of your friends? Ha ha ha'ha'

You are too cute Khushi!

Too cute !!

And ASR is a lucky guy for sure that his girl is appreciative.!!!"

LA looking at Khushi's bewildered posture and stature feels bad and explains.

LA

"Khushi dear !

these are PRINCESS CUT DIAMONDS, NOT GLASS !

HONEY, ARNAV SELECTED THESE FOR YOU. AND ITS CLOSE TO 50,000 AUD OR MORE for both.

Turn your wrist; you can see TIFFANY'S initial and also your name engraved.

Let me help you."

She takes Khushi's wrist and turns the bracelet. It's written:

KKGSR

She just keeps her wrist steady and looks at the " bling" on it. Tears fall from her eyes.

Without saying any more word, Mark looks at the back and hands the tissue box to Khushi.

She took and wore them, without even properly thanking him.

And as its custom ordered, ARNAV have ordered it before she signed the "DAMN DIVORCE PAPER".

So ARNAV was planning to come back to her.

How could I be so stupid, hurting him last night with me words?

And this morning, I should have made it happen and talk to him at any cost.

( After a while)

In her mind, Khushi thanks Mark with all her heart.

Bless his soul! How can a total stranger be so kind and caring.

Lavanya Ji got a very good soul mate. And I am happy for both. If I ever had a brother, I wish Mark was that.

( After 15 minutes, she smiles.)

CONVERSATION 2

Location: ARNAV'S OFFICE

SYDNEY

ALEX

"Arnav, don't you think you should tell Khushi about it?

I mean this is pretty major.

And its full : 2 weeks.

I think you should discuss with Khushi before hand."

ARNAV

"No

Alex!

I do not wish to tell her. It's my decision and I am going to take it.

I just needed to talk to someone. I needed opinion from someone experienced, like you. And for the last 10-15 years you have been like a father figure to me.

I cannot thank you enough and appreciate what you are doing for me. I could never make it happen if you did not willingly handle the rest of the work.

And regarding decision, she had her chance and she made her choice. Now it's up to : me.

I need to wrap up the work asap.

She is getting very tensed and feeling ignored. I can see it in her eyes.

I have hurt her enough. She deserves better than what I am.

I am not sure how long I can pretend to be indifferent around her. It's very hard for me to stay in control around her.

Wish I could tell Khushi.

But having Lavanya's wedding in 2 days, and what I and Lavanya went through, I do not wish to spoil her big day with my stuff.

Guess, we will have to wait till it is perfect time ."

ALEX:

"Arnav it is completely your call.

I do not think you should second guess anything.

But just take it easy on the girl."

ARNAV AND ALEX hangs up the phone and ARNAV gets back to his work.

( After a while )

" Hmm'

Hmm..so how is she reacting?

Is she ok? I have intentionally keeping a bit of space with her. She seemed bothered.

Please do keep an eye on her.

She gets excited easily.

Call me anytime you think she is acting abnormal.

No

No..

I meant weird, you know how she is !!

NO Lavanya! Don't get so melodramatic. I did not mean " abnormal" in a bad way.

Why are you being so defensive of Khushi?

You girls!

How many outfits did she buy? Hmm..get a few more.

Get her a red dress. You know the long ones with low cut back?

Laugh'.yes yes laugh LA !

Why is it so funny?

I never saw her in a dress before. And red specially.

Get her some of those 'umm..you know'what.

One more thing, but please do not start laughing again.

She only wears kameez and big bulky sleeping suits.

Lavanya! Please. I am trying to tell you, cause you wanted to know.

Ok

Ok.

UFF Lavanya ! Please stop laughing "Hysterically."

Yes black will be nice.

Get some lacy ones.

Umm..some of the corset type ones.

Hmm

Are you crazy?

Do not tell her that those are for her. She will flip.

No

No

I cannot come.

Have tons of work.

Did she ask about me at all?

What?

How many times?

Really ! hmm..nah actually I did not give her much time this morning.

She went shopping at Manish's place. And then Mrs Gomez was there. And then the teleconference.

Why is she asking again about me?

Did she tell you if she liked the ear rings and bracelet?

I appreciate Mark and you doing all this for me.

I really do.

Do keep an eye on her.

What?

Every 2 minutes checking her phone ?

Oh poor thing!

I guess I should text her.

Ok I will do now.

Just let me know who she reacts?

NO Lavanya!

The amount of shit my baby has gone through, I do not want to make her tensed any more'

Hello!

Hello!

LA?

Are you listening?

What?

Really?

You laughing again?

Uff!! Don't laugh like a maniac. People will think you are crazy. And Mark will run away seeing you laughing in the changing room.

He might think we still have a thing on . ha ha'HAHAHAHA'HA..

"baby?"'hmmm I know I said " BABY".

Another thing:

LA! on a more serious note, I wanted to say that:

I meant to tell you, how sorry I am. I was wrong with you.

Before Khushi I was lost.

What I did with you was terrible and I will never forgive myself.

Hmm..

Thanks.

I know you understand.

I am extremely happy that you found Mark.

He is a gem of a guy.

You guys will be very happy.

The connection me and Khushi have, I wish you guys have that aswell.

I LOVE THAT GIRL TO THE FULLEST !

IF YOU DID NOT TELL ME, I WOULD HAVE NEVER KNOWN HOW I FEEL FOR HER.

SHE IS COMPLETELY CRAZY, BUT I DO LOVE HER.

I thought I can never love the way , I could never feel this way. But NOW I REALLY DO.

If you haven't told me about that F****ing A***h*** then things would have gotten out of hand.

You are my lifesaver. LA

Thanks again.

Hmm'

Nah don't laugh AGAIN .

WHAT DO YOU MEAN "SENTI?"

I am not being "senti"

Anyways, got to run. Alex will kill me if I do not respond with the notes.

He is doing a lot for me too.

How is Khushi doing?

Please make sure to call me if you need to.

Take care of her."

Thanks again dear.

Oh by the way :

"You liked my Maserati Grand Turismo right? In neon blue?

BUTyou said BLACK will also look nice, right?"

Guess what?

The day after your honey moon, you will see a BLACK ONE parked in front of your door

It was meant to be a surprise. Just a gesture from me and Khushi , saying : "Thanks"

But since I will not be here.

I am telling you this'LA?

Are you listening?"

You there?

Why are you screaming?????? "

Ha ha'hahha'ha'ha''"

Laughing, Arnav keeps the phone down and drowns into work again.