It's Not All Roses
Prologue
Its 05:00 am.
The servants are already here for the start of a new day.
The sound of boiling water and the clattering of dishes can be heard thoughout the kitchen area
Mr Atlapure
Your too noisy this morning Manyata
Mrs Manyata
Good Morning Father. Your breakfast is ready
Mr Atlapure
Morning. Get the schedule for today
Mrs Manyata
Here is your breakfast and today's schedule
Mrs Manyata
Khushi seems still to be sleeping
Mr Atlapure
Let her sleep some more time
Mrs Manyata
Did she went to bed late again?
Mr Atlapure
Seems she is having hard times these days
Mrs Manyata
Life is so cruel towards her
Mr Atlapure
This is true. After the incident she has been more reserved than ever.
Mrs Manyata
Father do you remember how playful she was. We used to play a lot on the riverside while you and Uncle Gupta were fishing.
Mr Atlapure
Alas ... God is so cruel at times
Mrs Manyata
Your wrong Father its not God. Its all the fault of that evil person ...
Mr Atlapure looking towards the stairs
Mr Atlapure
Shhh ! She might wake up.
Mrs Manyata
I wish i could see her smile again
Mr Atlapure
The company is not doing well lately and she seems to be more restless.
I wish everything turns to normal so that she can atleast have peace of mind
Mrs Manyata
Thats why you're leaving for Mumbai tomorrow to convince the shareholders
Mrs Manyata clearing the table
Mr Atlapure
Finish the chores and meet me outside in the garden.
I need you to finish some works while i'm away
Mr Atlapure goes to the garden side
Mrs Manyata humming a song while heading to the garden
Mrs Manyata
Father i see the garden needs a little bit of mowing.
Mr Atlapure
And the fishes in the pond are to be fed.
Those tree branches seem dangerous and need to be cut
Let's see what else...
Mrs Manyata looking towards the trees and sighs
Mrs Manyata
Its going to be lot of work for two whole months. Can't you leave after a week?
Mr Atlapure
Its not in my hand Manyata.
You've been working here for a few months now and i believe you can manage everything very well
Mrs Manyata
I can manage the mansion but not her.
Mrs Manyata looking towards the house
Mrs Manyata
FATHER !!!
SHE'S GOING TO JUMP !!!
Its okay you are safe now
Its dark. Complete darkness.
Someone crying can be heard
Mr Gupta
It's okay now. Stop crying my child
Little Khushi opens her eyes
Because of her tears a blur image of Mr Gupta can be seen
Mr Gupta
Its Okay now. You are safe
Khushi
* Little Khushi *
Father don't leave me again
Khushi
Father?
Father ?
Where are you ?
Please don't leave me
*Little Khushi crying*
Its complete darkness once again
Khushi moves on the bed like having the worst nightmare ever
Mrs Manyata
Khushi ! Khushi !
Wake up dear.
Khushi wakes up all sweating and out of breath
Mrs Manyata grabbing the glass of water next to the bedside table
Mrs Manyata
Here have this glass of water. It will help you calm down
Khushi takes the glass with shaking hands and manage to drink the water
Mrs Manyata eyes following each of Khushi's movements.
Yet she dare not speak about the incident on the balcony.
Mrs Manyata
Its okay now you are safe now
This saying stab her straight to the heart as if tearing it to pieces
She is stretching herself because of her back
Her eyes caught sight of a bird nest next to a branch nearby.
Not able to see the birds inside she climb on the cemented rail of the balcony
Mrs Manyata
FATHER !
SHE'S GOING TO JUMP !
Mrs Manyata hurried into the house
Mr Atlapure looks up immediately shocked by the sudden situation
Mr Atlapure
KHUSHI !
DON'T !
PLEASE DON'T JUMP MY CHILD !
The yelling of Mr Atlapure make Khushi completely awake
Her legs suddenly trembles
Mr Atlapure
IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT !
Khushi
* in her mind *
Fault ...
* her eyes goes out of focus *
WHY ME ?
WHY ?
Jumping off here would only break one or two of my bones
* with a smile on her face *
I need a higher place to jump
Mrs Manyata arrive at the balcony area and sees Khushi cold smile
Mr Atlapure
EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE MY CHILD !
BELIEVE ME !
Back to her senses. Khushi breathe in deeply and exhales as if the burden on her heart has lessened.
Khushi
GOOD MORNING UNCLE !
Mr Atlapure is stunned by the sudden change of behaviour in Khushi
Mr Atlapure
Ugh... Um...
GOOD MORNING KHUSHI
COME DOWNSTAIRS FOR BREAKFAST
Mrs Manyata
KHUSHI ! WATCH OUT !
Her legs gave out and Mrs Manyata just in time caught her.
Mrs Manyata
It's okay you are safe now
However Khushi fell unconscious in Mrs Manyata arms
Mrs Manyata
Khushi !
Khushi ?
Mrs Manyata
* Was she thinking of her parents again *
I said breakfast is ready. Will you have it in your room or you will come downstairs ?
Mrs Manyata
* with a cheerful smile *
Ok hurry up before it cools down
Mrs Manyata leaves the room
Khushi
* in her thoughts *
Manyata has been here for only a few months yet she has not shown disgust towards me like the previous servants before her.
And i feel comfortable with her. Just like i was with mom... I miss you
Good Entourage
The kitchen.
Khushi, Mrs Manyata, Mr Atlapure
The table is set with simple breakfast to the taste of Khushi.
Khushi is at the table facing Mrs Manyata's back.
Mom also used to be always doing something in the kitchen.
Breaking the awkward silence in the kitchen is Mr Atlapure.
Mr Atlapure
Khushi ? Khushi ?
Mr Atlapure
Today’s meeting with Nand Group has been cancelled and postponed a week after.
Khushi
Uncle, this meeting holds the future of our company. We must at all price grab this opportunity. Please see to it that the deal is made in three days time.The sooner the better
Mr Atlapure
Khushi the thing is that i'm leaving for Rajhastan to meet our highest shareholder it’s only when im back that i can do the necessary
Khushi
Sorry Uncle, I forgot to tell you that Mr Agarwal, that is the company’s oldest and biggest shareholder has already given approval to our suggestion made in the last meeting a few hours back. So there is no need for you to go there.
Mr Atlapure is astonished at Khushi’s remark
But...How did she managed to convince that old man ?
Even her father took months to persuade the old man for a signature.
Mr Atlapure
This is good news Khushi. I'll try to arrange the meeting with Nand Group as soon as possible. Apart from that there is no internal meeting for today, so you can rest for the day.
Khushi
Even if there is nothing for today there is still so much to do. I can’t stay at home.
Mrs Manyata who was busily preparing for lunch time abruptly struck the knife on the cutting board, which shocked both Khushi and Mr Atlapure.
Mrs Manyata
Can’t you listen to what the elders say to you !!!
Khushi
What’s the matter Manyata ?
Mrs Manyata
You’ve worked too much these days. And you need rest.
Mrs Manyata
No ifs and buts. You are staying home with me today and that's final.
Khushi looking towards Mr Altlapure, who eventually nods with agreement
Khushi
Ok fine i'm not going, please don't be angry anymore Manyata.
Mrs Manyata
* with a smile * Who said I'm angry ?
Mr Atlapure
I'll proceed with the arrangement now. Have a nice day you two.
Mr Atlapure leave the kitchen
Today atleast you can live as Khushi and not as the Ceo of Gupta Group.
An idea struck Mrs Manyata
Mrs Manyata
* happily * Khushi will you go out with me?
Khushi
Manyata i don't feel like going out...
Mrs Manyata
Eh hey ! * waving the knife in the air * Nope you are going out with me and that's an order.
Khushi
* having uneasy feeling around Mrs Manyata behaviour *
Uhm... Ok. I'll go with you.
I hope i can bring a little happiness in your life with this atleast.
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