It's Not All Roses See the good side

* Author *

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Gupta's Mansion

It's been a while since Khushi and Mrs Manyata returned from the market.

The kitchen

The usual noises around the kitchen can be heard.

And among them, the radio is playing the latest bollywood song release.

Mrs Manyata is humming to the song while preparing for dinner time.

Enter Mr Atlapure

Mr Atlapure

Seems you are in a good mood.

Mrs Manyata

Yes, i had a great day. How about you father ?

Meanwhile, Mrs Manyata pours water in a glass.

Mr Atlapure

Good. Where is Khushi ?

Mrs Manyata gives the glass to Mr Atlapure.

Mrs Manyata

She’s been in the study room ever since we returned from the market.

Mr Atlapure almost choked himself while drinking.

Mr Atlapure

What ! You went out with her on her resting day !

Mrs Manyata

Why are you so hyped up ? We just went to the market as I needed things.

Mr Atlapure

Did you forget what happened this morning ?

Mrs Manyata

I didn't forget. She behaved well the whole time. Look, [ pointing to the side table ], she even bought gifts for us.

Mr Atlapure looks towards where Mrs Manyata is pointing to and back towards her.

Mr Atlapure’s mind

Should I tell Manyata…

Mrs Manyata feels awkward about Mr Atlapure staring at her.

Mrs Manyata

What ? Is there something on my face ?

Mr Atlapure

Manyata, I want you to report to me about Khushi’s behaviour.

Mrs Manyata

You are still worried about her action this morning. Okay, don’t worry. I'll take care of her as if my child.

Mr Atlapure’s mind

Bringing Manyata here was the best choice.

She will take great care of Khushi.

Mr Atlapure

I'll check on Khushi.

Outside the study room.

Mr Atlapure knocks on the door

Mr Atlapure

May I come in ?

Hearing no reply, Mr Atlapure opens the door.

And finds Khushi sleeping on the sofa, surrounded by files.

Mr Atlapure silently clears the files away and arranges them on the table.

He takes out a blanket from the side cupboard and covers Khushi.

Mr Atlapure leaves the study room, closing the door silently behind.

And heads towards the kitchen once again.

The kitchen

Mrs Manyata is setting the table for dinner.

Enter Mr Atlapure

He sits, watching Mrs Manyata working in a hurry.

Mr Atlapure

Take your time, she is sleeping.

Mrs Manyata

What ? Sleeping ? She told me she has somewhere to go earlier.

Mr Atlapure

Where ?

Mrs Manyata

She didn't say where though.

Mr Atlapure take out his phone and check the calendar application

Mr Atlapure

How could I forget !

Mrs Manyata

What did you forget ?

Mr Atlapure

Ugh… Oh, nothing. [ Answers awkwardly ] Ugh… Um, a file.

Mrs Manyata’s mind

Father is hiding something from me.

Mr Atlapure gets up from the chair.

Mrs Manyata

Where are you going father ?

Mr Atlapure

I'll just come back.

Exits Mr Atlapure

Mrs Manyata

[ to herself ] There is something going on that I'm unaware of.

Meanwhile…

The study room

Khushi wakes up, finding herself covered with a blanket.

She gets up and walks towards the window.

She opens the window and looks up to the sky.

The sky is clear, the moon and stars shine brightly.

Khushi breathes in the cool fresh air and exhales.

Khushi’s mind

The sky is beautiful.

While looking here and there, she finds Mr Atlapure down in the garden talking on the phone.

Khushi

[ to herself ] Uncle is already back, I hope he brings me good news.

Khushi closes the window and heads towards the door.

The living room

Khushi waiting for Mr Atlapure to come inside

Enter Mrs Manyata

Mrs Manyata

Did you have a good rest ?

Khushi

Yes.

Mrs Manyata

Dinner is ready. Come to eat.

Khushi

Let’s wait for Uncle.

At the same time Mr Atlapure enters

Mrs Manyata

Let’s have dinner now.

All head to the kitchen

After the meal

The living room

Khushi and Mr Atlapure are busy discussing the company matter.

Mr Atlapure

And now to end, The Nand Group hasn’t confirmed for another meeting.

*Khushi lets out a sigh*

Mr Atlapure

But, the good news is that The Nands are organising for the ‘Ganesh otsav’ and * handing out a card towards Khushi * you are invited.

* Author *

Note : “Ganesh otsav is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Ganesh to earth”

*Khushi takes the invitation card, and gaze at it *

Mr Atlapure

Khushi, will you attend the event ?

Khushi’s mind

An invitation instead of a formal meeting

The Nands are really up to something

Khushi

Uncle, how long have we been doing business with The Nands ?

Mr Atlapure

The Nands have been with us since the very beginning, and were very close friends to the family.

Khushi

Close ? Friends ? * in suspicion * How come they haven't helped us in the past few years then ?

Mr Atlapure

The thing is that… * in doubt of whether to tell or no *

Khushi

Uncle ?

Mr Atlapure

It's that the Nands and your father had some kind of dispute in the past and each party went separate ways since then.

Khushi

Is that all ?

Mr Atlapure became uneasy suddenly.

Mr Atlapure

* forcing a smile * Of Course.

Khushi

Uncle, look into which field The Nands have been interested lately and how they helped us in the past ?

Mr Atlapure

I’ll make the necessary and ask Manyata to prepare a dress for you.

Enter Mrs Manyata with a tray of tea

Mrs Manyata

Dress ? Where are you going ?

Khushi hands out the invitation card to Mrs Manyata.

Mrs Manyata serves the tea and takes the card to read.

Mrs Manyata

Great ! I’ll prepare a beautiful dress for you.