Arvi FF: The Three Mistakes: Completed - Page 27

Chapter 21: The Many Routes
April 25^th, 2012: ADK Industries, 3:00 p.m.
*In Arjun's office*
Arjun: Miss Purvi, can you hand me that file over there?
Purvi: *hands it to him* Here you go.
Riya: *purposely drops file* Oops!
Arjun and Purvi: Here, I'll get it…
Arjun and Purvi: *smile* I'll get it.
Riya: Nevermind, I got it.
Arjun and Purvi: Okay. *Resume working*
Riya: *What is their problem? Before it was just Arjun, but now Purvi suddenly is awkwardly nice to Arjun? What's going on? These things can't happen overnight…. Can they? What the hell am I missing? Oh God, I'm 100% sure now that not even you know what's going on between them.*
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April 25^th, 2012: Mumbai, 3:30 p.m.
Viren: Are you sure about this? Isn't he like working or something?
Siddarth: Don't worry, I made an appointment.
Viren: An appointment?
Siddarth: Just come on.
*both walk in*
Siddarth: *clears throat* Um, yes ma'am, we had an appointment at this time to see Mr. Rawat—
Reception Lady: Yes sir. Right in there.
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Viren: Siddarth, what is this all about—
Ranvir: Hey! Siddarth, Viren! My man! *Shakes hands with both* What did you guys need that you scheduled an appointment? I can make any time free for you.
Viren: You see I—
Siddarth: We needed to discuss something legal with you. That's your job, right? *laughs*
Ranvir: *smiles* Of course, of course. Come sit down. What do you need?
Siddarth: You know everything… about… well everything right?
Ranvir: Regarding…?
Siddarth: Our mom… and sister.
Ranvir: Haan, of course. And?
Siddarth: I came across this idea… maybe she isn't… you know… dead.
Viren: Siddarth?
Ranvir: Who? Because your mom—
Siddarth: Our sister.
Ranvir: Okay, and this has to do with me…?
Siddarth: I was wondering, I mean we have a good shot. Can you see if by any chance, she was… legally adopted? Could we look through papers by her name?
Viren: Siddarth!
Ranvir: Look, I can't… legally. But, what I can do is look through the papers and tell you if I find anything, but that's about it. Her name?
Siddarth: Purbi… Chauhan. That was her birth name.
Ranvir: I'll see what I can do.
*25 minutes later*
Ranvir: I'm sorry. Um, I don't have any files by that name. You do realize that she could be anywhere in India? Or just maybe not legally adopted? Or… dead?
Siddarth: But—
Viren: We understand, Ranvir. I'm so very sorry to waste your time. Let's go Siddarth.
Siddarth: But—
Viren: *gets up* Thank you.
Ranvir: Hey, no sweat. I understand his point of view. May your search go well.
Siddarth: Thanks.
*They walk out*
Ranvir: Wow. I never thought they'd come in looking for her. I mean honestly, I wonder if they'll ever figure out that I have more ties to their beloved sister than they thought. Not just some stupid adoption papers… *sits down, opens desk drawer and takes out a file* Isn't that right… Miss Purvi Deshmukh? *takes out a recent photo of her* I'll be seeing you very soon. Very, very soon.
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Viren: Siddarth! That was completely stupid! How could you think that—
Siddarth: Look. Just because you and all of my other brothers gave up doesn't mean I will. I know she's alive. She has to be. And I won't give up until she knows who she really is. *walks away*
Viren: Siddarth!
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April 25^th, 2012: Karanjkar Chawl, 4:30 p.m.
Purvi: Aai! I'm home.
Archana: No, you're not!
Purvi: Huh?
Kunjal: Purvi! *whiney voice* Dekho na, Aunty wants me to stay here alone with your Dada. Explain it to her!
Purvi: Aai? What's going on?
Archana: Purvi, we need to go to the market. Seher needs new socks anyways, so she'll come too. But dekho na kaise Kunjal and Soham refuse to stay here alone! They're not children!
Purvi: Dada!
Soham: What?
Purvi: Guys, come on. Just one hour, please stay here okay?
Kunjal and Soham: No!
Seher: Chalo na Aunty!
Archana: Chal Purvi. Bye.
Kunjal: Lekin Aunty!
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Purvi: Aai, what was that all about?
Archana: Sirf jokes ke liye. I want to see how long they last alone under the same roof.
Purvi: Aai! Why are you troubling them?
Seher: Kyunki woh dono pure din fight kertein. It's annoying!
Archana: Dekha? It annoys Seher too.
Purvi: *groans* Aai!
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April 25^th, 2012: Market, 5:00 p.m.
Arjun: Uncle, why have you brought me here?
Manav: Beta, you need to get out more. All day you're in office, then you get home and don't go anywhere.
Arjun: Uncle… *whiney voice* How is shopping for vegetables going to help?
Manav: Breathe the fresh air!
Arjun: Uncle, this air is far from fresh.
Manav: Chup! Look for apples now. Go!
Arjun: Okay, okay! *walks off*
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Purvi: Aai, I have to ask you something. Why do you think they fight all day long?
Archana: They're immature.
Seher: *same time as Archana* They like each other.
Purvi: *coughs* Ummm… I liked Aai's explanation more.
Archana: You know, Seher… that could be a possibility…
Seher: Dekha?
Purvi: Guys! Stop! I'm going to go get fruit!
Archana and Seher laugh as an annoyed Purvi walks off.
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Manav: How much is this for?
*in background*
Archana: How much is this for?
Seher: Aunty, hurry na! I have to go to the bathroom!
Archana: Okay, calm down beta.
*Confused*
Manav: *turns around to see Archana and Seher at the cart behind him*
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Arjun: *mumbling to self* I don't even know how to shop for these things… why does he need apples anyways… *bumps into someone* Oh! I'm— tum?
Purvi: Tum? What are you doing here?
Arjun: * Picks up the nearest thing* Shopping for apples.
Purvi: *tries to hide a laugh* Sir, that's a banana.
Arjun: *looks and drops it* Dang it!
Purvi: Why are you really here?
Arjun: Nothing,… came to walk around… was just following you…
Purvi: What!?
Arjun: Kidding! Manav uncle made me I swear!
Purvi: He's here… right now?
Arjun: Haan… *confused*
Purvi: Sir, Aai's here too.
Arjun: Forget the bananas—I mean apples—lets go!
Purvi: Haan chalo.
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By the time Arjun had came back, I realized that I had been staring at Archana the whole time. He came back with that same girl I saw him with the other day, but didn't ask him about it. In fact, I don't know how long they stood there looking at me looking at Archana before the girl realized that Archana was about to turn around.
Purvi: Aai!
Arjun: Uncle!
*they briefly look at each other and then walk to their person*
Purvi: Um… Aai, let's go over there.
Archana: Kyun beta…?
Purvi: They have….*shoots Arjun a look* great bananas.
Arjun: *shoots an annoying look back* Uncle, *looks to make sure Archana and Purvi left* why were you staring at her?
Manav: Nothing… I thought I knew her… do you know her?
Arjun: Not really… I mean… no.
Manav: You seem to know that other girl really well.
Arjun: *coughs* She's uh… um… a friend… of Riya's.
Manav:* Looks at Arjun* Uh huh. Chal.
Arjun: Uncle! Wait! What—
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Woh ladki kaun thi Archana ki saath? She called her Aai. My only daughter is Teju. What happened all these years? Who was the little girl? All I know is that now, there's no stopping it. Very soon, I will confront her. I will get my answers. Hopefully, the ones I hoped to hear.
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April 25^th 2012: Kirloskar Residence, 5:30 p.m.
Arjun: ….. pick up.
Purvi: What happened sir?
Arjun: Uh, Miss Purvi. Actually… well I called to say that after you and Aunty left, Uncle denied recognizing Aunty. I don't know if he was trying to hide it from me, or was just in plain denial.
Purvi: Well Aai hadn't even noticed Baba…
Arjun: What do we do now?
Purvi: Well, at least we know that Baba's seen Aai. We can move off of this.
Arjun: We need to act fast if Uncle's in denial.
Purvi: Haan, especially since he's seen her… and me.
Arjun: What? *confused*
Purvi: Um… we can discuss what to do tomorrow. Okay?
Arjun: Yeah.
Purvi: Bye.
Arjun: Bye. *What did she mean and me?*
…..: Who was that?
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Precap: Many, many interesting conversations… Let's leave it at that. 😉
Things to think about: Woah now! Who's Ranvir and why does he have pictures of Purvi? Why did he hide the file from Siddarth and Viren? 😲 What is Manav planning on doing now that he's heard Purvi call Archana, Aai? 😕 What's going on in Purvi's mind? 🤔 What will Arjun do? Who overheard Arjun's conversation with Purvi? 😲
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"…. and just know that very, very soon, paths will cross, tears will be shed, and lives will change."

Originally posted by: latika_AshVik

yo yo esha it was simply awesome part...!👏

shopping for apples
sir thats banana...! it was damn funny 🤣

so many questions in my mind but m waiting for the next part to know😊

precap-who overheard arjun' conversation with purvi...???
now cant wait dear...!
thanx for the pm😊

Chapter 22a: The Truth About Love
April 25^th, 2012: Kirloskar Residence, 5:40 p.m.
…..: Who was that?
Arjun: *drops phone and slowly turns around* Pssht. No one.
…..: Arjun. Please.
Arjun: I swear Riya! It wasn't anyone important.
Riya: Hmm. Kuch toh chupa rahe ho tum.
Arjun: Riya, what's wrong with you? You're suspecting your own brother?
Riya: I should be asking you the same! Ever since we got back from the conference, you've been acting weird. Did anything happen?
Arjun: *flashbacks to car scene and cringes* No. Not at all. Why would you think that?
Riya: Sudden change in behavior; secret phone calls? Seriously Arjun, you're… different.
Arjun: Well….
Riya: Arjun! I'm serious!
Arjun: Look, Riya I'm sorry. I didn't mean to act like I was hiding things from you. But seriously, *thinks of car scene again* it was… no one.
Riya: It's okay. I was just—
Nikhil: *steps in the room* Hey guys… I'm bored. And hungry.
Arjun: *rolls eyes* Well that's not anything new.
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April 25^th, 2012: Karanjkar Chawl, 6:00 p.m.
Purvi: *on phone* Aur haan, don't forget—
Kunjal: You idiot! Inte kaam bhi nahin kar sakta?
Soham: You didn't tell me what to do! Mujhe de diya. Here clean this!
Kunjal: Don't give me excuses! You messed up the entire set and now I have to go get a new one.
Soham: Okay, why would you give me a task like that in the first place!?
Kunjal: I hoped that you would at least know how to do that.
Soham: Well that's stupid!
Kunjal: You know what!? You're such an—
Purvi: *covers phone* Hey, hey, hey! No graphic language! *back on phone* Hello? Got it? Kay bye. *back at them* Okay, I don't know what your guys' problem is, but Aai has a headache and so do I. Let's let her rest, and go out… and do something.
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April 25^th, 2012: Restaurant, 7:30 p.m.
Worst choice ever. We had been at this restaurant for an hour now. And on top of that, I had work tomorrow, and a bad migraine from listening to Dada and Kunjal argue the whole hour. Luckily, I had aspirin so I escaped their constant arguing and went to the bathroom. Yes. It was that bad. I wonder what sets these two off… No! Purvi! Seher isn't right. Just… no. Ugh. It's 8. I think I should go back. Yay.
Purvi: *walking back to the table* *bumps into someone* Oh, I'm so—aap!?
Arjun: Oh… it's you. Again.
Purvi: Were you serious earlier when you said you were following me!?
Arjun: What? No…
Purvi: *takes a deep breath* Thank God.
Arjun: Can I ask you something? Pure Mumbai mein hum dono ko sirf ek hi restaurant milte hain kya?
Purvi: Like I wanted to come.
Arjun: Please. You know the least of it.
Purvi: I should get back sir… unless you want to follow me back there too.
Arjun: What!?
Purvi: Never mind…
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Purvi: Where did they go? Yahaan pein koi nahin hain…
*loud whistle*
Purvi: *looks in general direction of whistle and is shocked* Sir…?
Arjun: Come on. * gestures her over*
Purvi: *hesitantly walks over* Kya?
Arjun: Look, you've been standing there alone for a while now. I can't find the people I came with, and neither can you. We can… uh… sit and wait.
Purvi: *still hesitant, but sits* Aur yeh normal… hain?
Arjun: Well… define normal. *smiles*
Purvi: *laughs* Never mind. Why'd you end up here anyways?
Arjun: What? I'm… here. What do you mean?
Purvi: Sir, tum mujhe bhi confuse kar rahe ho. What do you mean?
Arjun: *lost* I don't know. Seriously Miss Purvi, what did you mean?
Purvi: My god! Sir, what's wrong with you!?
Arjun: So what…? I drank a little… Mein abhi bhi hosh mein hoon.
Purvi: *over exaggerated shock* Sir…. You're drunk!?
Arjun: Shh! No! At least not in public… *laughs*
Purvi: *tries to hide a smile* So… who'd you come with?
Arjun: Oh, woh… Nikhil aur Riya.
Purvi: *hesitant* Are you… sure?
Arjun: Yes… seriously. I'm not drunk!
Purvi: *laughs* Good. What time is it?
Arjun: Time… for you to get a watch. *laughs*
Purvi: *annoyed, takes out phone and check time* Hmmm. Where do you think they all went?
Arjun: God knows… oh yeah! Riya and Nikhil went to go see a movie to annoy me.
Purvi: … annoy you? *raises eyebrow*
Arjun: Yeah.
Purvi: And what kind of movie was it that it annoyed you?
Arjun: I don't know really. The title had the word "love" in it, so I said absolutely not.
Purvi: Huh! You don't like love stories!?
Arjun: Nope. Never have, never will. Can't stand them.
Purvi: Oh God! What's wrong with you!?
Arjun: What? We already established that I wasn't drunk. I think that takes care of everything… except for things that were already wrong with me…
Purvi: *rolls eyes* Not that! I mean, how can you not love, love stories!?
Arjun: Hey! Don't roll your eyes at me! And because they involve love. And stupid, overdramatic sacrifices that only lead to endless tears and repetitive dialogues.
Purvi: They're classic! No one make them if people didn't like them!
Arjun: Well then, like you said before, I'm most probably not human.
Purvi: Hey! That was… a long time ago.
Arjun: Try 3 weeks ago. *awkward silence* Uh, so I'm guessing you're a believer?
Purvi: *smiles* Woh toh mein hoon.
Arjun: *smiles* No fimly sacrifice?
Purvi: *laughs* No! *checks time* Oh! Sir, it's almost 10… They're not back yet either. Maybe they—
Arjun: Left? I think so too… call them?
Purvi: Didn't answer.
Arjun: Message?
Purvi: Didn't reply.
Arjun: Drop you?
Purvi: Uh. I don't think so.
Arjun: What? Why? I do it regularly—
Purvi: Yeah, but then you're not drunk! *smiles*
Arjun: I'm not drunk! *smiles*
Purvi: *gets up* Well, I should go.
Arjun: *gets up* I'm still dropping you. It's too late for you to be wandering around alone.
Purvi: *looks back at him* Uh…. Um fine. If I die, you're telling Aai how it happened.
Arjun: What if I die too?
Purvi: *sarcastically* Thanks. That's reassuring. And I don't care. You still have to tell her. *smiles and starts walking*
Arjun: *follows and mumbles behind her* And she thought I was drunk?
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April 25^th, 2012: Karanjkar Chawl, 10:30 p.m.
Arjun: Hello? Miss Purvi? *shakes her shoulder* You can open your eyes now.
Purvi: Huh? Hey! I'm alive!
Arjun: *shoots annoyed look at her*
Purvi: I mean we. Thanks. *gets out of car* *before closing door* Bye, sir… Thanks again.
Arjun: Bye, Miss Purvi.
Purvi: *hesitantly pauses* You sure you'll get home in one piece?
Arjun: For the last time, Miss Purvi, I'm not drunk.
Purvi:*laughs* Just checking.
Arjun: *laughs* And what's the worst that could happen? If not, I'll be at work tomorrow in two pieces. *looks back at Purvi, smiles, and drives off*
Purvi: *out loud* He's been flashing his dimples a lot lately… Purvi! Did you just spend the last two and a half hours casually talking with your boss? My god what's going on?
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…. And that night, both a confused Purvi and Arjun went home, wondering the same thing. Oh, and I haven't forgotten about Soham and Kunjal… Where were they?
Chapter 22b coming soon!
-Esha