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Hey Gals,
Here is the result of my depression at 2day's epi and the new news abt Love ne...
My reasons for the scene:
I am so depressed with the current scenes. For some inexplicable reason, the powers-to-be decide to kill off Ela aunty. To let off steam for such a bakwaas move, I am penning down few scenes for PriDa. Reading the wonderful PriDa FFs, by our resident writers always cheers me up, whether it a rom-com or angst. I still don't believe introducing these new Saxena khaandan is a good idea.
I believe we still can have a good PriDa without some tun-tunna entering the pic.. Here are my options
Background: Ela does not die. She is in a serious condition. She has already pleaded with Damini, Avni and Rosh to give the brothers a second chance for her sake. In order for placate their mom, they reluctantly agree. Avni is now trying hard to trust Sameer. Rosh too decides that Varun can be forgiven just a little bit, thanks to her eternal sunshine attitude. I have nothing to say about the Veggie Mummy. š”She will remain as she is.
All the scenes are from PriDa perspective.
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Scene 1: Breakfast at the GM
It has been a week since the fateful day when Ela aunty almost died due to stroke. It had been a difficult week for Damini.She had seen her mother crumble before her eyes and her sisters break-down. Damini knew that she had no time to grieve for her situation. She needed to be strong and she had kept up that persona wonderfully. She let Prithvi back into their room,but made sure that he slept on the sofa. She was in no mood to even think about what he had done to her. Now that her mom was feeling a little bit better, she decided that she had to know pay a little attention to the office work.
Prithvi had come to terms with his equation with Damini. He badly wanted to console her, be her rock. But he knew Damini too well to know that it was going to be a long arduous journey. So, he had no complaints at the sleeping arrangements, her taunts and her indifference to him. He was in love with her, and who said that being in love is easy. He said a prayer every day he saw the mangalsutra on her. That little chain was an indication to him that Damini would reconcile eventually.
It is 8.00 am. Damini is waiting impatiently at the breakfast table. She was wearing a smart business suit. Her hair was neatly tied up in a lose ponytail. A meeting with her mom before had assured her that she was ok. Now she was getting late for office. " Where the hell is the breakfast," she thought. She was just about to scream at the cook, when she saw Prithvi. He was wearing his business suit as well. She looked at him irritatedly.
She wanted to ask him "where was he going?" But she decided against it. She took up the economic times and started reading. "Good Morning, Damini", Prithvi said cheerfully. "Hmph", is all she said. "Should I bait the sleeping tigress?" thought Prithvi to himself. After deciding that the time is not right, Prithvi gave up further conversation and busied himself looking through the files he carried.
So, there they sat, husband and wife, a few feet away, ignoring ( or at least trying to ) ignore each other. Finally, after what seemed like ages for Damini, the breakfast arrived. "Why was it so late? When I said eight, I mean it", Damini almost screamed at the poor employee. Prithvi rolled his eyes. "Damini ...", he turned to her.."You keep out, Mr Saxena", Damini said accusingly. The "Mr Saxena" comment singed Prithvi. Trying hard not to lose his temper, he said calmly "Damini, the breakfast is here, now. Let us eat".Damini was in no mood to listen. "Did you not hear what I said? Keep out of my life ". By this time, the poor employee had already retreated back to the kitchen.
Prithvi was about to retort angrily when Avni suddenly entered the breakfast room. " What is all this commotion about, Di", she enquired. Damini was about to say something derogatory about Pri but decided against it. She couldn't let Avni see her charade with Prithvi. "Its nothing, Avni. We were discussing some office work", Damini said clenching her jaw. Prithvi played along. "Avni, are you feeling better?.. Ur Di and I are going to office. Is there something you need?". Damini shot Prithvi an angry look. He was going to office with her. Why?. She was in no mood to work with this man. "No, Jeej. I am fine. Have a good at the office, Di and Jeej", Avni said calmly. Much to her dismay, Damini found herself travelling in the same car with Prithvi to the office.
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Scene 2: Tiff at the office
After a silent ride to the Gujral Industries head -office, Damini and Prithvi had cooled down a little bit. Damini asked Prithvi, "So,now you are going to work, as well? Hah, what are you going to handle now?" Ignoring the contempt in her voice, Prithvi replied " that BT group of industries follow-up" and got out of the car. He came around the car and held her door open. Damini was surprised at that action."There is no need for this", she said getting out of the car and slamming the door.
Prithvi shrugged his shoulders and started walking towards the lift. Damini followed him angrily. When they got into the lift , no one else dared to enter the lift. The poor employees knew better than to stay clear off Damini, especially when she had that expression on her face.
"You don't need to be in office, you know. I can take care of office. I don't need your help", Damini continued as the lift made its way to their office floor. Prithvi clenched his jaw to stop from saying something he might regret later. Damini was not finished yet. She continued " Just stay in your LImits, Mr Saxena. I don't need you." Damini couldn't stop herself. She knew somewhere she was wrong. But she wouldn't back down.
Prithvi felt a vein in this head imploding. Why does she continue ranting at him? He knew no one other than Damini, who could talk to him in that tone and get away with it. He continued staring at her. His silence infuriated her. She kept hurling insults at him.
Prithvi suddenly found himself admiring her flushed face, the way her eyes sparkled, the way her lips moved. He so wanted to pin her against the lift wall and kiss her. That would be a mighty fine way to shut her up. This thought brought a sudden smile to his face.
That smile on his smug face threw Damini off- balance. "Has he finally lost it? Why the hell is he smiling? ".. Having no answer, she stopped midway through the rant. The lift door opened and Damini walked out, angry and puzzled. Prithvi walked out after her, smiling.
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Scene 3: Tiff in front of Ela
In the next few days, Prithvi and Damini continued the game of cat and mouse. Somedays, they had loud fights. But strangely, Damini always found him staring at her in the end with a smile. She could never figure out why. But it always managed to anger her. She felt so conscious of his stare. Then there would be days when they ignored each other completely, refusing to even acknowledge each other in front of others. Prithvi did not know why he played along. But if Damini wants to play that game, he would too. After all, he is not someone who would buckle under pressure.
The rest of the family noticed their strange behavior. They conferred with each other in private. Avni had now settled with Sameer. Much to her relief, she found that he was trying to make serious amends for his mistakes. She was grateful that they now had a second chance at happiness. Roshni had almost come back to her normal self. She would tease and irritate Varun with her child-like behavior. But they weren't sure what was going on with Prithvi and Damini.
Avni was spending some quality time with her mom. Ela Aunty was now feeling way better. She had started eating normally. She was slowly regaining her strength back. She looked at Avni, who was in deep thought. "Avni beta, What are you thinking about?", Ela enquired. "Nothing Mama." "What is it, beta? you look disturbed? Has Sameer said something to you?", Ela couldn't help but ask.
"No No, Mama..Sameer is fine.. It is just I was thinking abt Di and Jeej", Avni quickly clarified. "What abt these two now? Are they still fighting?", Ela asked her. " I don't know what they are upto.. sometimes they fight, sometimes they are silent.. Everyday there is something different" Ela was thoughtful for a few minutes. Then she asked Avni to send them to her once they are back from office. She would speak with them. Avni smiled and said "Yes, Mama.. please do that, I am sure they would listen to you"
In the evening, the two thunderheads came from the office. As usual, Damini was angry and muttering angrily under her breath. Prithvi was in his usual eye-rolling and sighing stance. "Di, Jeej, You are back? How was your day?.... Hmm.. don't tell me, I am sure it was good. Actually, Mama wanted to speak with both of you". Before anyone of them could reply, Avni was gone.
Damini's eyes narrowed in suspicion. She looked at Prithvi who just raised his eye-brows. "What did Mama want from both of us", Damini thought aloud. Prithvi had no answer.
They made their way upto Ela aunty's room. "How are you, Mama? Feeling better now? Have you taken your medicine? ", Damini said as soon as they entered the room. Ela replied smiling" haan Beta, I am fine.. how are you both?". Before Prithvi could get a word in, Damini continued " I am ok.. I don't know about him. The big shot thinks that I am wrong about the contract. Me, wrong.. I have been writing contracts when he was just playing with his horses..".. Ela just nodded her head in exasperation.. "Damini beta,...".."No, Mama.. you think your ladla damaad is the best thing in the world.. but Mama, he should know better than argue with me on office work", Damini couldn't
stop herself from ranting again.
Prithvi, who was listening quietly to this, now said " Yes, Damini, you know your work... I was just saying that we should not sign that contract unless he removes that penalty clause.. that's it. Even my horses would know it is a harmful clause.." Damini turned to face him ..Before she could retort back, Ela aunty said calmly " you two fight like kids. You are the eldest among your siblings and look at the way you behave".. Damini turned to her mom " But Mama, he started it with his attitude.. He just likes to push my buttons".. Prithvi rolled his eyes at her statement.
Ela aunty couldn't suppress her laughter. She said "Beta, Will you take my advice? " Both of them nodded reluctantly yes. "Why don't the two of you go out somewhere? Mayb then you would learn to get along again?" " NOooo way , Mama... I am not going anywhere with him...", Damini protested. " Acha, theek hey, if not vacation would you at least go and meet Kapoor Uncle. He is selling off his stud farm, as he cannot take care of the farm anymore. Why don't you and Prithvi visit him and then you can also meet your "Prince"... Ela's eyes were twinkling...
"Prince , who is this prince??", Prithvi wondered irritated. Damini squealed " Prince, Mama.. I haven't seen him in 2 years.. Oh I so love him.." Prithvi shook his head " who the hell is this dude?.. why does Damini love him? I am soo gonna shoot him". .Ela then said " So it is decided then, You and Prithvi beta will go "..Damini wasn't sure if she was happy that Prithvi accompanying her is a good thing. But seeing her mom's face, she decided against protesting. After all she was going to meet her "Prince".. They both nodded yes.. and left the room.. Prithvi couldn't help but mutter " Who is Prince"
Damini looked at him in surprise.. He was frowning.. looked almost angry... Damini couldn't help but laugh..."Koi nahi, Prithvi...You will meet my Prince soon ". She turned leaving behind an angry Prithvi still swearing under his breath " is Prince ko mei..."
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Scene 4 : Trip to meet the "Prince"
Damini and Prithvi were leaving on Friday evening. Kapoor uncle's farm was 4 hr drive from Mumbai. Damini was in a pretty good mood the entire week. This made Prithvi mad like hell. Who is this "Prince" who can make his wife happy??? Damini saw the moody Prithvi and had a good laugh at him . She loved seeing him mad.. or was it jealousy?? She didn't know why that thought made her even happier. Prithvi was miserable . He couldn't ask anyone abt Prince. They would see through his jealousy.. God, if only he had that "Prince" in his hands.. he would take his neck and twist him... Prithvi kept on imagining..
Well, finally Friday evening came and it was time to go and meet the legendary "Prince". Prithvi carried his gun along. Was he going to use it on the stupid Prince, he didn't know...But he didn't hate that idea. Prithvi and Damini were going alone. In the car, Prithvi couldn't help but steal glances at Damini.. She looked so fine in that halter top red blouse and Blue jeans.. If only.. he wondered..
The journey was going on smoothly. Damini was excited. Suddenly "thud thud thud".. weird sounds came out of their car. "Now what's this", Prithvi wondered. He eased the car to the side of the road and stopped. "I will see what the matter is, Damini", Prithvi said getting out of the car. Looking at the tires, Prithvi groaned..." Lord, a puncture now...in the middle of nowhere.. nice"..Damini had also gotten out of the car..
"Kya hua, Prithvi.. ?"..Prithvi nodded at the front tire... and just then he saw his back tire..." What is this,... two tires out". Damini came around and stood next to Prithvi, who was now staring at the tires.. "Do something, Prithvi", she shouted.."Yes, Damini.. I will see if we have 2 spares.. which seems unlikely".. He looked under the trunk of the car and saw just one tire "..great", he said sarcastically.." now we are stuck.. all thanks to your great "prince"...He looked at Damini accusingly.. Damini just ignored him and said " go and see if you can get a mechanic.. I will wait in the car"... "no Damini, I am not letting you sit alone in the car .. you are coming with me.." Damini pouted and was about to protest how she is strong and she needs noone.. but decided against it. She gave up and started walking.. Prithvi walked a few steps behind her..
So, they were walking down the empty patch of road in the night searching for a mechanic. Suddenly they hear an animal cry.. Damini is intrigued.. "Looks like some animal is in pain", she said peering through the trees on the side. " Leave it alone.. The animals can take care of themselves", Prithvi said. "But I can't leave some poor creature in pain", Damini retorted.." I have to check it out..".. Prithvi was now irritated.."Damini, listen to me, leave it alone.. we better start walking fast if we want to get to a shop". and dragged her along by her hand... Damini shook her hand off him and muttered " ok ok , Mr Right.. I am coming"..
Damini kept following Prithvi a few steps behind. She couldn't stop thinking of that animal. She heard his cry again. She couldn't bear it. She turned around and ran towards the trees. She was trying to follow the sound. Suddenly it went silent. Damini found herself in the middle of the jungle. It was dark and a starless night. Damini felt uneasy. She knew she had made a mistake. She had to get back to Prithvi. But she was now lost. She turned everywhere but couldn't make out the road. "God, I am so sorry,, Prithvi please where are you? Come to me , please ", she said a silent prayer, clutching her mangalsutra tightly.
Suddenly she felt something touch her on the shoulder.."Prithviiii ", she cried turning around.. But he wasn't there. Horrified, she started running.. stumbling .. She kept screaming "Prithviiii"..
She kept running.. until she hit a big wall.. She closed her eyes, terrified. Suddenly she felt the wall close in around her.. holding her. "O Prithvi Prithvi,,,,". She knew she was safe. Familiar hands held her tight in his hug. He was consoling her. "Sshh, Damini .. its ok ". She didn't know how long he held her.. She didn't care.. Prithvi now held her waist and took her face in his other hand. She looked up to his face .. He was staring at her. Was he angry? Was he scared? or .. She didn't know. She was just happy to be in his arms..
It was a few minutes later they found themselves back on the road.. This time, Prithvi held Damini by her hand. He was not going to let her go again. "Don't dare to pull this stunt again, Damini... " he was saying.. Damini was just smiling...
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Do let me know if you like the scenes š
-- Mru
Kumkum Bhagya
Tu Dhadkan Main Dil
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