Episode 7:
I am with you!

Scene: Broadway Theatre

"Good improvement Naina. Your expressions are getting better but still we need it to be more intense. Surveen, mujhe lagta hai tumhe apne aap mein kaam karna chahiye to become better. Dusron pe focus karogi toh khudh kabhi better nahi ban paaogi. Kal hum cast finalize karenge who will perform on stage next month. All the best.", Agastya says.

He goes back to his cabin. He was checking on the stage props requirement lists when Surveen walks into his cabin.

"Yes, Surveen. Kya kaam hai? Agar kal wali harkat repeat karne aayi ho toh please get lost.", He says.

"Kal tum kisse finalize karne wale ho?", She asks.

"Woh tumhe kal pata chal jaayega. Aaj batana hota toh abhi bata deta.", Agastya says firmly.

"Aisa kya hai usmein jo mujh mein nahi hai Agastya?", Surveen asks.

"Efforts, determination aur talent. Naina is actually putting efforts and determined to improve. Woh tumhari tarah manipulative nahi hai Surveen.", He says.

"That's bull shit!! Par main uski baat nahi kar rahi thi. Main Sweety ki baat kar rahi thi. Usi ke wajah se tum mujhe neecha dikha rahe ho na?", She asks.

"Look, I am being professional with you else tumne jo uske saath kiya hai na uske liye main tumhe iss theatre ke 1km ke radius mein bhi nahi leta. You should be grateful that you are dealing with a sober Agastya. Agar tum mere puraane wale avtaar se waqif hoti toh ab tak tumhe main dhakke maar kar bahar nikaal diya hota. So shukar manao aur apne performance pe focus karo taaki tum select ho jao.", He says.

"Balbir Singh, naam suna hai tumne? Apne PR, Farah se puch lena. Woh mere husband hai aur tumhaare is show ke producer bhi. Mujhe jyada der nahi lagegi unhe manane mein ki tumne mujhe galat tarike se chua, phir iss show toh kya apni zindagi se bhi haat dhona padega. US ki jail mein sadhte rahoge.", She says and goes away.

Farah enters the cabin while Agastya was glaring at Surveen's departing figure.

"Kya hua Agastya? Is everything alright?", Farah asks.

"That bloody bitch is threatening me. Kehti hai ki she will send me behind the bars on the charges of molestation if she isn't selected for the role. Sweety was so right about her.", Agastya bangs the table.

"What? Woh bhi aayi thi yaha?", Farah asks.

"Haan. This Surveen needs a lifetime lesson. I will show her what Agastya can do now.", Says Agastya.

"Agastya what are you going to do? Tumhe shayad pata nahi hai ki uska pati..", Farah speaks.

"Balbir Singh.. Humare show ka producer hai..", Says Agastya by interrupting.

"Haan, aur consequences bahut galat ho sakta hai iss sab ka apne show pe", Farah says.

"I know. So don't worry, let me handle it. Bahut ho gaya sammaan. Ab iske liye purana Agastya hi thik hai. Isko main isike bhaasha mein samjhaunga.", Says Agastya by placing his spectacles on the table.
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Scene: Broadway Theatre

Agastya enters in his badass avtaar.

Surveen's jaw dropped looking at Agastya.

"Let's start with the performance for final selection. Surveen you go first since Naina isn't here yet.", Says Agastya.

Surveen starts her acting. Halfway through Agastya chuckles and smirks turning his head to the sides.. Surveen feels humiliated and raged at his mocking smile.

"Total crappy performance! You better give me something better than this else you can leave.", Says Agastya.

Surveen walks down the stage and occupies the chair fuming in anger.

"Where is Naina? I've been waiting for her since so long", Agastya screams.

"Agastya.. I got a letter from Naina, informing that she is flying back to India due to her deteriorating health. She sent a doctor's certificate as well. Health reason diya hai isiliye hum usko rokh bhi nahi sakte.", says Rishab.

Agastya looks daggers at Surveen who smirks.

"It's you!! You did it right?", Agastya yells.

"Do you have any proof Agastya? Stop yelling at me, I ain't your maid servant. Main toh tumhare achche luck pe hass rahi hoon. Abhi chali gayi achcha hai, warna socho show ke ek din pehle gayab ho jaati toh? Ab tumhaare paas kya option bachta hai? Surveen is your only life saver.", She says with an evil smile.

"Farah, I need another audition happening tomorrow itself.", says Agastya.

"Agastya, can we discuss in the cabin please?", Farah suggests.

He glares at Surveen before walking to the cabin with Farah.

"Agastya, aggression mein kaam mat karo. Audition ke liye we don't have time and resources. I know it's hard but we will either have to compromise or pack our bags. Sweety ke liye tum Surveen se kyu bhid rahe ho? Waise bhi Sweety kaunsa tumhara saath de rahi hai?", Says Farah.

Agastya looks at Farah blankly for sometime and then suddenly smiles.

"Thanks Farah!! Thank you!!", Says Agastya by holding her arms.

Farah looks puzzled at him.

"Kya hua tumhe?", She asks.

"Tum jaakar pure team ko bolo ki achanak meri tabiyat kharab ho gayi hai. Main unhe apni tabiyat thik ho jaane pe milunga.", He says.

"Par tum toh thik ho.", Farah says confused.

"Ab jao na yaar please.", He says by folding his hands.

She rolls her eyes and goes outside.
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Scene: Sweety's apartment

Her phone starts ringing, she doesn't answer looking at the number and the voice recorder activates.

"Hello Ms. Sukhminder Kaur. Agastya Rao here. Mujhe aapse aapke script aur agreement ke baare mein baat karni thi. Agar aap permission dengi toh kya hum mil sakte hai? Mera number hai..."

Sweety picks up the call immediately.

"Kaha ho?", Sweety asks.

"Tumhare ghar ke darwaaze ke bahar", Agastya replies.

Sweety rolls her eyes and opens the door. He looks at her. It had been over 24 hours that he hadn't seen her face. Upon Farah's strict instructions, he had exchanged his room with Rishab.

Sweety taps her feet while looking elsewhere then his face standing at the door. He was still standing an arm distance from the door without moving close to her. Since he wasn't moving, she glares at him.

"Muh kya dekh rahe ho?", She asks annoyed.

"Main andar aa sakta hoon?", He asks.

"Toh yahi khade khade discuss karna hai?", She asks.

"Nahi, par main woh bhi kar sakta hoon. Warna kuch log police bula lete hai.", He says sarcastically.

"Shut up and get inside", she yells.

"Pakka?", He asks.

"Invitation card doon?", She asks.

"I think, that's better idea because I will have a written proof to show it to the police also.", He says.

"Go to hell!", She was about to slam the door when he puts his hand in between.

"Oouchh!!", He shrieks.

She immediately opens the door and pulls his hand to inspect out of concern. He pulls his hand back from her hand. He jerks his hand in pain. She glares at him and then pulls his hand again. The fingers were red. She forcefully pulls him inside the apartment and takes him to the kitchen. She pulls out the ice tray and pours it into a bowl. She pulls his hand with full force and dips his finger inside the bowl.

They both reminisced him applying ice on her lips 3 days back when Balbir had slapped Sweety which was followed by their kiss.

He pulls his hand back and walks towards the living room. She goes and sits on the single couch.

"Ms. Sukhminder Kaur, according to your agreement with us, there is a clause where the art director can improvise the script under valid circumstances. Aur neeche aapne khudh sign kiya hua hai. Mere performers ko isse enact karne mein problems hai due to it's unrealistic nature. Agar phir bhi aap humare iss valid circumstances ko wrong prove karna chahti hai toh you have to find us an artist who can perform it.", Agastya explains.

"Excuse me! I am not you casting director. Mera kaam script likhna hai, maine likh diya. Aage ka aap jaano.", She states.

"Exactly! Aapka kaam jab ho chuka hai toh aap humein script modify karne se kaise rokh sakti hai? Yeh toh hum aapko offer kar rahe hai ek chance ki aap isko modify hone se rokh sake by finding a suitable lead performer.", He says.

"Main kisiko nahi jaanti jo perform kar sake. I am sorry. Aapne khudh toh select kiya hua hai performers unko boliye ki thik se perform kare.", She suggests.

"Ek toh wapis India chali gayi aur dusri Ms. Surveen, jo aapke script ko ghatiyaan samajhti hai.", He instigates her.

"Bitch!! Usko bolo apna kaam karne ko. Who the hell is she to find fault in my work? Maan na maan, aangan theda..", she says.

"Galat muhavara hai.. Naach na jaane aangan theda hota hai.. Aur agar aapko aisa lagta hai ki unko acting nahi aati toh aap karke bataiye.", He says.

"Main? I can't do it.", She rejects.

"Haan, yeh bhi thik hai. Aap toh Surveen se darti hai. Unse kya muqabla karengi?", He compels her.

Sweety was fuming in anger. She pounced over him like angry lioness. Her knees were pressed against the couch on either side of his thighs as she gripped his collar in both her hands. She stared into his eyes with a distance so close that their nose touched.

"How dare did you compare me to that whore? Do you think I sleep with every men for revenge? I can smash her ego in seconds under my heels if I wish to.", She speaks with clenched jaws.

"Then do it darling! She has been winning over you because you let her. What is your fault that you are punishing yourself by staying alone here? Show her the place she belongs. I am with you.", He said. His soothing cool eyes met her burning eyes.

She let loose her grip on his collar which made her lose her balance. He immediately hugged her close to himself not letting her fall.

Yeh Kya Hua..
Kuch Pata Na Chala..

Agastya's phone starts ringing. Sweety gets down from his lap.

"Hello", Agastya speaks.

"Kaha ho Agastya?", Farah asks.

"Main kuch kaam se bahar aaya tha", he said

"Dikh raha hai kaisa kaam chal raha hai. Tere dimaag ka ilaaj bhi nahi ho sakta shayad. Tu phir uske ghar gaya hai?", Farah asks.

"Woh main.. usse contract ka clause discuss karne aaya tha", he says.

"Achcha? Godi mein bitakar kaunsa contract discuss karte? Maine pehli baar suna hai.", Farah says sarcastically.

"Farah yaar tu jaisa samajh rahi hai waisa kuch nahi hai. It's purely professional.", He says looking at Sweety.

Sweety glares at him. She then looks at the window and finds Farah watching them from Agastya's apartment. She walks to the window and lowers the blinds and comes back near Agastya.

"Hellooo... Agastya..", Farah calls..

Agastya looks at Sweety in surprise as she pulls his phone away and places it on the table. She climbs back in the same position as earlier and tortures him with her kisses all over his face and neck. She then smooches him slowly nibbling his lips while she breaks the buttons of his shirt by pulling apart the two sides with full force. He picks her up in the same position before he walked into her room and they made love on her bed.

"Josh mein aake mere kapde faadne ki kya zarurat thi? Ab wapis ghar kaise jaunga?", He asks.

"I am ready to perform in your show.", She says lighting her cigarette.

"Welcome on board Ms. Sukhminder Kaur", Agastya smiles fowarding his hand.

She forwards her left hand and he holds it and shakes it happily.

"Ms. Surveen, mujhe dhamki de rahi thi ki false molestation case mein mujhe jail bhejegi. Ab main usko uski aukaat bataata hoon..", says Agastya blankly looking at the wall.

"Aukaat toh mujhe dikhana hai usko. Bahut purana hissab karna hai.", Says Sweety taking a drag and blowing the smoke with her head held up.

"Isse peena chodd do.", He says by pulling the cigarette out of her mouth and crushing it.

"Tum koi mere husband nahi ho jo mere pe rob jhaadoge.. aur agar hote bhi toh bhi nahi jhaad paaoge..", she says by lighting yet another cigarette.

He pulls it again and crushes it as well. She glares at him while he smooches her.

"Cigarette ki jagah mujhe pee lena, jab bhi mann kare.", He says in his husky voice.

"You can't handle me. I smoke two packs a day.", She claims.

"Bas? 4 pack ke hissab se pee lo.. I won't exhaust ever. Moreover, I am not injurious to health as well.", He says making her smirk.

"Okay, if that's the case then shift with me.", She says.

"I would have but I share rent with my friends, I won't be able to pay double rent. Upar se tumhari wajah se maine $200 extra pay kiya owner ko to get that apartment on rent.", He says

"Okay. Par mujhe cigarette ki talab lagegi toh?", She asks.

"Toh mujhe call karna. Main aa jaunga", he smiles.

"I was thinking of shifting with you instead. It will reduce your rent burden and I won't have to worry about my smoking as well at anytime.", She says.

"Farah aur Rishab se discuss kar loon?", He asks.

"Farah tumhari girlfriend hai?", She enquires.

"Hoti toh main tumhare saath aisa nahi sota. She is homosexual.", He says.

End of Episode 7

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To be continued..❤️❤️