Chapter 7

In Aayan and Chadna's room:

Bela: (looks around the room) the room is so small tell me my dear you....are you really staying here?

Aayan: (looks up) What are you doing here?

Bela: (sits down) Look you're a son and I think you can understand my situation right?

Aayan: (lost) what...what do you mean?

Bela: I don't want your mom to marry my dad,

Aayan: (shrugs) that's your problem!

Bela: (surprised) You.... (Inhales and exhales) no problem, Little brat imagine that my daddy is a classy man and...and he can only marry my mother so you better tell your mom not to marry my dad

Aayan: (stands up on his bed) How old are you?

Bela: (shocked)...

Aayan: you really behave like a little girl, it looks like you're younger than me when you're really an old girl

Bela: HAHAHAHAHAHA you want to die? (Holds her arm tightly) Tell your mom not to come near my family or I'll put you through hell

Aayan: (smiles) I can't wait to see this little princess

Bela: (shocked) you... You're a real demon!

She leaves the room furious,

Bela: that little jerk! (stamps his feet on the ground)

The lady: (see her, Think: this girl is really weird, it looks like she's been processed)

Bela glares at the lady, she jumps and Bela leaves.

Among the Singhania

Sudha: (drinking her tea)

Anika: are you already up?

Sudha: don't I have the right to wake up whenever I want? What are these questions?

Anika: (smiles) Of course you have, have you seen Param?

Sudha: no... I also wonder where Rajiv may be

A servant: Ladies, they went to work

Sudha: they? With whom ?

The Maid: With Mr. Rajiv

Anika: huh?

Sudha: (surprised) Rajiv? But is it a joke?

Anika: (Think: Why would Rajiv go to work? Knowing him, he doesn't like working at all)

Teri: (comes) Why are you asking all these questions? It is very simple ! (Smiles) Uncle was forced by dad, that doesn't really surprise me.

Sudha: yes I'm sure that's it, does your son think he's the king of the world? Trying to control us?

Anika: Sudha I just think he is trying to help Rajiv because.....

Sudha: help him? Is my son crazy to be helped?

Anika: you misunderstand me

Sudha: If I catch your son I'm sure I'll teach him a good lesson

Teri: Yes yes grandma we know you were a taekwondo champion when you were younger (little laugh)

Sudha: what a crazy family (she leaves)

Anika: Your father really only does what interests him, how can he act like that?

Teri: He's just worried about his brother isn't he right?

Anika: (sighs, looks at her watch) I have to go see a friend, take care of yourself!

Teri: (smiles) okay

Param's car stops in front of the company, Rajiv looks at the company and pretends to be sulky:

Param: go down now!

Rajiv: (looks at Param) Listen my brother didn't....don't you pity me? I'm still your only brother, why do you have to put me through hell like that?

Param: You know what's most undesirable? Seeing you whine! (he opens the door) get out quick before I get mad

Rajiv: (Think: He's just mistreating me, he hit me the other day and.... He doesn't deserve to be my brother)

They get out of the car, they enter the company, everyone greets them:

Param: (in front of all staff) Hello everyone

The staff: hello Mr. Singhania

Rajiv: (waves a little hello with his hand)

Param: as you can see I have brought you a new comrade! Rajiv Singhania he will now work in the company as a simple employee

Rajiv: (Think: And that's just an employee?)

Param: tell him what he needs to know have a good day at work (he goes to his office)

Rohan: (approaches Rajiv) uhh sir...

Rajiv: (stops him with his hand) Man why are you working here?

Rohan: huh?

Rajiv: It must be unpleasant to work with my brother, (whispers to him) It's unpleasant to be his brother so I know what I'm talking about!

Rohan: It's not that unpleasant, of course, he shouts all the time, but he's quite nice

Rajiv: do you take drugs?

Rohan: huh?

Rajiv: so why are you lying? We all know that my brother is not those kind of people i.e. nice and...

Rohan: too bad I'll tell you what to do today (Rajiv continue to sulk)

A few hours later, Param comes accompanied by Leyla in front of the staff:

An employee: Today sir is in a happy mood! He's already spoken to us twice, it's amazing

Rohan: If you don't want to get fired shut your mouth!

The employee: ok sir

Rajiv sees Leyla and remembers her...

Rajiv: (hiding behind an employee) She's that crazy again, but what is she doing here?

Param: I think you all know her, don't you? It does not come as a surprise that Leyla Khan is a faithful collaborator, for those who love the work you will be served! Leyla will once again collaborate with our company for a new project tour so don't be surprised to see her here often... Because she has just set up an office in our agency

Everyone is surprised...

An employee: still work? Nevertheless sir is really nice with this lady

Rajiv: (hears them, smiles) what my sister-in-law will say when she finds out about this HAHAHAHAHA

Leyla: I hope we will be able to work in harmony together!

Param: you can go back to your concerns!

They disperse and Leyla seems to have seen Rajiv but doesn't pay attention, Thinking that time Chadna and Aayan were watching a movie:

A lady: (comes) Chadna you have visitors

Anika: Hello!

Chadna: oh namaster my aunt, sit down

Anika: (sits down) how are you Aayan?

Aayan: (nods, Thinks: Should I tell mum and madam that the little princess came and threatened me? Hmmm no! I'm sure they won't even believe me)

Chadna: I hope everything is fine?

Anika: (smiles) don't worry everything is fine but I came to talk to you about something, in fact yesterday I called Aksha to tell her that the wedding will take place in a week I hope you don't don't bother!

Chadna: uhh, no I don't mind (smiles)

Anika: perfect, so .... As you already know my family is quite famous in New Delhi so I would really like our friends and families to meet you before the wedding

Chadna: (embarrassed) I thought it was going to be something pretty simple!

Anika: yes, but it shouldn't be a secret! (Takes Chadna's hand) I don't want you to be a secret I hope you understand me right?

Chadna: (looks at Aayan who was smiling) okay then

Anika: (happy) perfect then! A friend of mine is having a little party and invited us so it will be a good opportunity to introduce you, won't it?

Chadna: (nods her head)

Anika: ok (gives a package to Aayan) here, big boy, it's a little present for you!

Aayan: (takes it, smiling) thank you ma'am

Anika: (smiles) I'm going to go now, I'll call you to give you the time ok?

Chadna: take care of yourself (Anika leaves)

Aayan: you don't seem to want to go

Chadna: (forced smile) What are you talking about? Open your gift let's see!

Aayan: (opens the package) wow shoes!

They were nice shoes...

Gauri: (comes) my God but where did you get those shoes? They must have cost a lot of money

Aayan: (happy)

Chadna: (smiles, strokes Aayan's head) Are you happy?

Aayan: (nods his head)

In the evening, at the Singhania everyone was ready to go out for the evening:

Param: (comes) Do we all have to go? I remind you that it is your friend who does not celebrate our family

Sudha: I'm going!

Rajiv: I noticed that in the garage there is a car missing!

Anika: uhh.. I sent the driver to get me someone

Rajiv: Guest? (Anika nods) ohh tell me is she a celebrity? 'Cause your guests always suck

Sudha: like these villagers (Sudha and Rajiv laugh without anyone understanding)

Anika: villagers?

Rajiv: Mom Anika don't even try to understand because you won't understand!

Param: (rolls his eyes) I'm going out, Teri and Bela were coming with me!

Bela: I want to go with my uncle

Param: (looks at Bela) I don't want you in his car he's driving like crazy and I'm not ready to go to the media to tell them the news

Bela: But I'm still mad at you!

Param: as you want

On the road,

Teri: I really wonder who Grandma invited!

Bela: I have my little idea and just thinking about it, I want to shout

Param: (smiles) you look a lot like your mom,

Bela: (smiles) So I'm cute?

Param: the only difference that I support you because you are my daughter

Bela: Unlike your future wife my mom is really sexy and pretty, this woman is like nothing

Param: (silence)

Teri: why do you keep talking about mom? This is getting boring!

Bela: I'm not talking to you! Dad why don't you try to get back together with mom?

Parm: shut up, you're distracting me!

Some time later, they arrive at the party... They are well received and immediately, Rajiv starts talking to the girls:

Anika: (to Param) Won't your brother stop and try to start his own family?

Param: Do you think crazy people think about their future?

Anika: what are you talking about? He is fair....

Param: Crazy! (Drink wine) I can't believe I think more about his future than himself than it's unfortunate

Anika: (smiles) you're the big brother of course it's your obligation

Param: unfortunately you're right (frowns) uh who is this guest?

Anika: (shrugs)

Suddenly Chadna arrives in the party room, she was in a sari unlike half of the room who were dressed in a modern way:

Param: (surprised) not her yet!

Chadna: (walks up to Anika) good evening aunt (touches her feet)

Anika: oh God bless you my daughter

Para: what is that?

Anika: I invited her

Param: (puts his hands in his pockets) and why? I don't understand what you're trying to play mum!

Anika: son....

Chadna: I have......

Param: (stops him with his hand) I'm not talking to you! Have you ever been taught manners?

Chadna: wow HAHAHAHA that's the icing on the cake! And you're the one telling me this... You talk so badly to everyone and...

Param: (looks at her) you have a big mouth for a girl

Chadna: (surprised, touches her lips) huh?

Param: and look at you! Don't you know that in these kinds of parties you have to be at least pretty?

Anika: (surprised) Param!

Param: Mom I'm not going to start lying because she came into my life, she's dressed like an old lady that's embarrassing

Param shakes his head before leaving,

Chadna: my aunt you.....

Anika: aiee (smiles) my son is like that but it's not very bad! Come on come with me I'll introduce you to my friend

Chadna: (surprise, Think: I'm going to have to teach her a good lesson for her lack of respect.... You dared to tell me that I'm not at all glamorous twice I'll teach you that what it is is not to be glamorous!)

Bela: (sees Chadna) oh no!

Sudha: What's wrong with you?

Bela: Grandmother look... (Sudha also sees Chadna) she...she is the famous guest!

Sudha: wow, Anika is strong

Bela: how could she invite such a woman? Look how she dressed!

Sudha: are you going to marry her? Why do you dramatize things?

Bela: you don't understand (leaves)

Sudha: Ehhh! Anyway I don't care I just watch the show

Param started talking to some acquaintances (businessmen too) Chadna sees him from afar and smiles...

Chadna: you dared to tell me that I was embarrassing (smiles) I'm going to show you that you shouldn't have fun with me!

She approaches them...

Param: (sees her, amazed) that what.....

Chadna: (takes Param's hand)

Everyone is surprised

Param: (looks at her) what are you trying to play?

Chadna: you said you weren't going to leave me for the evening why did you leave me?

Param: (Think: Has she gone crazy? Don't tell me my mother brought me back an alcoholic!)

A man: uhh Param do you know this woman?

Param: do it....

Chadna: Of course, I'm his wife!

Everyone is surprised

Param: (surprised, Think: what is she trying to play? Ohh to the smartest one? ... We'll see who's the strongest!)

The man: your wife?

Param: indeed

Chadna: (surprised) actually?

Param grabs Chadna by the waist and pulls her closer...

Param: she's my wife

Chadna: (shocked) Oh no!

TO BE CONTINUED....