My Love

21

Everyone's eyes are filled with tears. Avni can't take what happened to Sneha. Sneha doesn't deserve this. Neil's phone vibrates so he excuses himself and leaves the room. Avni walks toward Nandini and hugs her. 

Avni: I can understand what it feels like. Even I lost someone close to me. 

Nandini hugs her back and starts crying. Avni pats her back lovingly. The moment breaks when Neil enters with a person.

Nandini: Uncle

Manik: Mamu

Avni: Sir.

Prakash: How are you, my children?

Everyone in union: fine.

Prakash: I'm sorry Avni I couldn't save your parents.

Avni: It's okay sir. You always supported Aman and me. I'm grateful for that.

Prakash: Avni, If you're grateful then call me papa just like Neil calls me. Don't call me sir.

Avni: But-

Prakash: NO buts.

Avni smiles

Avni: Okay papa.

Prakash: There is a problem.

Neil: What happened papa?

Prakash: Swetha and Nyonika are targeting Avni. You guys have to be more careful from now onwards.

Neil: W-What?

Parkash: Don't worry, Neil. This time I will stand as a shield between Avni and them. It's my promise.

Manik: Don't worry mamu. I won't leave them this time. 

Manik says with anger.

Prakash: Okay I need to leave now.

Everyone bids him bye. 

Avni is sitting on the sofa and biting her nails. Neil sees her and sits beside her.

Neil: Baby, What happened?

Avni: Neil, I'm scared. (Avni's eyes are filled with tears.)

Neil hugs her.

Neil: Avni, I will protect you. No matter what this time they have to face reality. I will show them the real me.

Avni starts crying.

Nandini looks at Manik and wishpers.

Nandini: Manik, We should leave them alone.

He nods his head. They leave the room. They go to the garden.

Garden:

It's Evening the sun looks like a red ball and the sky is crimson red. They sit on a bench and look at the sky and admire nature.

Manik: They look so cute together.

Nandini: Yes, They are.

Manik: What do you think about my plan?

Nandini didn't say anything.

Manik: Nandini if you're not comfortable then we can think about another plan. So, tell me.

Nandini: Manik, I need some more time.

Manik: Okay take your time.

Nandini: Before that, I want to tell you something.

Manik: What is it?

Nandini: Ah- Actually.

Manik holds her hand and assures her.