Neha Sahstri, reluctant host, comes on the stage nervously. Raj, standing close by, gives her the thumbs-up sign. She smiles wanly.
Neha: Ladies and gentlemen, aaj Gulmohur Fashion House ke liye bahut hi special day hai. Sirf isliye nahin kyunki aaj uska naya collection present hone ja raha hai, par isliye bhi, kyunki pehli baar, Gulmhour ek aurat ki sabse khoosurat chhavi ka samman karne ja raha hai; uss chhavi ka naam hai—Maa!
There is a round of thunderous applause. Armaan turns and looks eagerly at Jassi for her reaction. She is sitting stock-still, her expression unfathomable.
Neha: Hamara aaj ka collection, uss aurat ko sammanit karta hai, jisme maa banne ki aasha, ek halki-si khushboo ki tarah, uske jeevan ko mehka rahi hai. Models aur socialites ke liye toh hum hamesha kapde banate hain, par hamari yeh collection un auraton ke liye hai, jinke andar ek naya jeevan janm le raha hai. Presenting "Mannat"—Gulmohur's collection for expectant mothers!
Jassi's face is in darkness; Armaan squints hard to see her but can't, much to his disappointment. He wants to go to Jassi but a very nervous Maddy pulls him back and implores him to stay there.
The show starts, as plus-sized models move gracefully down the ramp in clothes that are fir for the figures of pregnant women, but stylish enough not to make them feel like they are wearing a sack. The audience sit stupefied at Maddy's creativity, and there are frequent bursts of applause.👏
When the last model sashays down, arm in arm with a beaming Maddy, the entire audience gives them a standing ovation. People can be seen asking whose idea it was, who wrote the script, and the name of the lady who was hosting it so splendidly. Raj hears these compliments and smiles in delight. As soon as he can steal away, he rushes backstage to Neha.
Raj: Neha, sirf yeh collection hi nahin, par ye show bhi superhit hai…..aur iska credit, sirf tumhe jaata hai!
Neha blushes with pleasure. "Really, Raj? Mujhe to vishwaas hi nahin ho raha hai!"
Raj: (eagerly) Tumhe vishwaas nahin ho raha? Toh phir kya karogi jab tumhe Gulmohur ka creative head banaya jayega? Main kal hi Armaan se kehke, Board meeting rakhvata hun….tumhe yeh profile zaroor milega!
Neha: (tears springing to her eyes) Yeh sab aapki wajah se hai, Raj!
Raj: (tenderly) Nahin…yeh tumhari apni kabiliyat, aur mehnat ki wajah se hai! Maine toh sirf tumhe hausala diya….baaki credit toh tumhe jaata hai…
She impulsively grabs his hands. "Thank you! Aap na hote, toh mujhe zindagi ki raah mein aage koi umeed na nazar aati!"
Then she realizes what she is doing and steps back, looking down. Raj smiles, but blushes too.😉
Armaan is looking around for Jassi. He asks Bebe and nandu but they have no idea. He wanders into his office and finds her sitting at his desk, her back to the door. He comes up quietly and puts his hand on her shoulder. She jumps and swivels the chair around. Her eyes are filled wit tears. Armu is aghast. "Jassi! Kya hua….tum ro kyun rahi ho….?"
She is unable to speak for a moment. Taking tight hold of his hand, she struggles to utter the words. "Armaan…yeh collection….?"
Armu: (intently) Haan Jassi….yeh collection, maine tumhare liye launch ki hai….duniya ki sabse khoosurat, hone wali mom ke liye!
Jassi gets up slowly to face him. He is staring at her, trying to read her expression. All of a sudden, she puts her hand on his cheek and kisses him lightly on his lips. 😳😳😳Armu's eyes widen in surprise, then close in passion.
When Jassi finally moves back, she whispers, "Thank you, Armaan Suri!"
His gaze is ardent, with just a hint of mischief. "Par jo tumne maun vrat rakh kar mujhe sataya, uska koi compensation bhi toh milna chahiye!"
She pushes him back. "Shut up!", she shoots back, trying not to let her dancing eyes give her away.
Armu sighs exaggeratedly and turns to leave. At that moment she grabs his collar and makes him turn around.
Armu: Kya…?
Jassi: Tumhe satane ka compensation!
She puts her arms around his neck and kisses him again, more passionately this time. He is taken by surprise for a moment but then tightens his embrace around her, accepting the "compensation" with full sincerity. ❤️
The camera moves away, leaving them to enjoy their moment together.
Tomorrow: Angel and Meghna talk.
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