PART FIVE A
A few weeks
has passed since Prerna's dream. Exams are almost over, and everything seems to
be going alright with the jodis, or so it seems. Abhimanyu and Riddhima haven't
been spending too much time together because of exams, and it's put a massive
strain on their relationship.
Khanak has
been forcing Armaan to study which he resents. He thinks Khanak is sees him as
her student, rather than her boyfriend.
Things with
Nikita have gotten a lot better – staying at Rahul and Muskaan's place has
calmed her down heaps, and when she goes to see her family, she does her best
to stay smiling, although Asha still has resentment but Shashank assures Nikita
that she'll come around.
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Riddhima is
walking to the library, and is holding heaps of books when Armaan bumps into
her.
Armaan: (in
pain) Owwww. Riddhima Gupta. Dekh kar chal nahin sakti? My body... oh my legs.
(pushes the books off him) True basketcase.
Riddhima:
Armaan Malik, get over yourself. And by the way, you were in my way, so it's
not my fault the book dropped on you. Junior Hulk. (crouches to pick up her
books, and Armaan does the same; they bump their heads together)
Ar: (staring
at Riddhima and thinking to himself) Kya aankhen... kya chehre... hang on,
Riddhima? (says out loud) Riddhima! (is in shock and quickly stands up)
R: (picks her
books and stands up) Arghh, Armaan tumse ek kaam bhi nahin hota. I still wonder
why Khanak goes out with you, ahh, she pities you! Now if you'll get out of my
way, I have more important things to do. (walks off with a last glare)
Ar: (to
himself) Pities me... whatever. Khanak adores me... (gets confused) Dude,
focus. Find Khanak. (walks off thinking about Riddhima's eyes)
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Khanak is
sitting with Nikita and Shaan, and all are discussing the dance.
Shaan:
Bakwaas idea. 'Bollywood Pairings'; I mean come on yaar, how filmy can you
possible get?
Khanak: Just
because you have the emotional capacity of a teaspoon does not mean it's a
bakwaas idea. I love it - I think it's going to be so much fun! And apparently
there's a twist for this year!
S: Trust you
to love such a filmy idea. And what twist? (gets interested)
Nikita:
(giggling) Kahani mein twist, aur Shaan ko hogaye interest. Nice, nice. So
spill, what type of twist?
K: Well, from
what the girls were saying, when you buy a ticket, you also get a slip telling
you who you have to dress up as. On the night, the objective is find your other
half... of the pairing of course.
N: Wow, now
that really is a twist. I'm already looking forward to it! Chal, let's go buy
tickets now. In fact let's get everyone here so we can buy them together.
S: Awesome,
I'll call the boys now. (calls Abhi) Dude, kahan ho? We're going to buy tickets
for the dance... yeah, yeah... Alright, we'll meet you at the cafeteria. (hangs
up) Abhi is with Armaan, so they'll meet us there. Where's my bhabhi?
K: Your
bhabhi? Oh right... ummmm, I haven't seen her. She might be at the library
stressing.
N: Hang on,
I'll call her... no, wait, there she comes (walks towards Riddhima with Khanak
and Shaan) Ridzy darling, chal. We're buying tickets for the dance. Come na.
R: (smiles)
Nice to see you smiling baby. Chal, let's do this.
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At the
cafeteria, there's a bit of a line for tickets, but the girls spot Abhi and
Armaan already in line, so they walk towards them.
Khanak:
Thanks guys. I didn't think the line would be so long (feels Armaan's hand on
her waist). Hmmm, the dance is going to
be so interesting, na? (places her hand over Armaan's)
Abhimanyu:
It's alright Kaz. And you're right, Bollywood couples... I wonder who'll be
paired up? (looks meaningfully at Riddhima)
R: (looks
away) Hopefully, there'll be some friendly pairings.. it'll be so cute to see.
(notices Abhi's pained face and holds his hand)
The line
moves forward, and the six buy their tickets. The girls and guys are each
handed slips. The ticket seller tells them that they aren't allowed to reveal
to the opposite gender their character, as it will ruin the fun. Everyone
agrees, and the girls and guys go their separate ways to discuss the slips.
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The girls
decide to go to Muskaan's house, and their friend sits with them as they each
open it up.
R: Oh wow! It's
a description of the movie, and the character I have is... Taani from Rab Ne
Bana Di Jodi. Oooh, I get to wear white, like in that title song. Hmmm, but my
hair has to be straightened... I wonder if Abhi would look good in a moustache.
(all the girls start giggling)
K: Di, that
is so cute. Alright, let me open mine... let's see, oooh, I get to be an
actress: Shanti-Priya from Om Shanti Om, and wear that gorgeous black sari.
This dance is going to be mindblowing. Armaan as Om is going to be interesting
to say the least. Hehe.
M: Ooh, I
remember dressing up as Shanti for the Valentine's Day dance at Sanjeevani.
Good times...
N: You
dressed up like Shanti? Nice bhabhi, you could totally help Khanak with the
outfit then. (smiles) Oh, yes, almost forgot about my slip... let's see now...
oh my God, this is too much... Megha from Mohabbatein? I wanted a friendly
pairing. As if Shaan and I could do the whole romantic angle... (starts
giggling) Can you imagine Shaan with glasses and a turtleneck?
R: Nikki, he'll
look soo cute. I think you'll both look gorgeous whatever you wear. Isn't it
funny though how we're all going to portray characters from SRK movies?
(smiles)
K: Di, who
better to portray than the ultimate romantic hero? Hehe.
M: I agree
Kazzie. Ai hai, Abhi, Armaan and Shaan all playing SRK. I can't wait for this!
The girls
start giggling as they imagine their boys in those character roles.
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The boys
decided to go home to work out these silly slips. They noticed Rishabh and
Rahul sitting in the family room discussing work.
S: Hi Dad,
Bhaiya. You're both home early. That's a change.
Rish: Haan
Shaan. We decided to take a day off and work on a new project. But what are you
boys doing home, and what's that in your hand? (becomes curious)
Ab: Dad, we
didn't have any classes... and well... these are our costume requirements for
the dance. (looks sheepishly at his brothers)
Ra: Costume
requirements? What the... these dances have changed. What happened to going to
a dance just to dance?
Ar: Bhaiya,
21st century and all. Abhi, Shaan, come on let's open them now.
Please? (they all chuckle at Armaan's eagerness) Oh come on, as if you're not
excited... that's it I'm opening mine... HUH? (stands silent until Rahul pokes
him) What? Oh... no, no, no. I am not doing Surinder Sahni. No, no, no.
Moustache and me?
Ab:
(laughing) Armaan you and muches make an awesome Jodi... I think Khanak has
some competition.
Ar: Oh, you're
funny Abhi. (glares at them) Shaan, chal, stop laughing and open yours.
S: Army,
chill out dude. I'm opening it... (opens and reads it) This is a joke, I'm not
doing it.
Rish: Kya hua
Shaan?
S: Dad, me...
Om Prakash from Om Shanti Om? Me... playing a wannabe actor?
The boys look
at each other and go into hysterics.
Ra: Champ, it
can't be as bad as Armaan's Suri act.
Ab: Rahul
Bhaiya is right. Champ, stop stressing, I'm sure you'll look good in white
pants and puffed hair. (laughs even harder)
S: Abhi! Come
on dude, that's not funny. Go on, open yours up Mr. Khadoos.
Ab: (raises
an eyebrow) Alright, calm down. Let's see... (eyes widen) Wah, me with a violin
in my hand, and a turtleneck. Great... I'm become Raj Aryan from Mohabbatein...
writing on leaves. At least Riddhima will look good in a sari yaar.
S: Hey that's
not as bad as me having to puff up my hair, seventies style.
Ar: Hah, my
hair is going to be glued to my head, and I'm wearing a muche. Beat that.
The boys
start complaining about their choices when Rishabh quietens them down.
Rish: Look
boys, it's just a dance. You're doing this for the girls... and besides, you'll
have a lot of fun when you get there. Stop worrying about yourself, your job is
to compliment the girls. (smiles) I think you boys will look awesome all the
same.
Ar: Dad's
right... we're doing this for the girls. And wow Dad, using 'awesome'. Kya baat
hai... (chuckles) Can we call the girls now? I want to know what they're
wearing.
Abhi,Shaan&Rahul:
(collectively) Armaan!
They all
crack up, and resolve not to complain... after all the dance is happening in
four days.
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Part 5B is on
its way... the Dance. :)
(I know.. I know, but I was so unhappy with this part. I'm writing up Part 5B tomorrow, with a fresh mind.)
Much love. <3
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