In a village near Mumbai.
As the sun begins to set, the sky is painted with hues of orange and pink.
Villagers winded up their work and were going back to their homes.
The chirping of crickets and the occasional barking of dogs create a soothing soundtrack. In the fading light, the village takes on a cosy, intimate atmosphere, offering a peaceful contrast to the hustle and bustle of city life.
Somewhere, in an open garden. Villagers gathered to celebrate some occasion. A group of people were playing dhokal, flute, band. Ladies were singing the wedding song to the tune of the music. A few people, kids were dancing and enjoying it.
Somewhere, in a house. One man was busy on a laptop with an irritated face as he was not able to use his laptop because of an internet issue. Another man stood at the window, peeping out and looking at the celebration.
Man (who was looking out of the window): Abhi bhai ye dekho ye log kya kar rahe hai?
Abhishek (who was trying to work on his laptop): Jai jo kar rahe hai karne de. Tu dekh to tere phone me network hai kya? Yaha work hi nahi ho raha hai.
Jai: Arey!! Oh, mister look at them
Abhishek: Jai... Khushi ko video call karna hai. Vo baithi hogi mere wait me.
Just then they heard a knock on their door. Jai went to open it. Sarpanch walked in.
Sarpanch: Namaste apsar sahib (Officer)
Abhishek (sighed): Namaste sarpanch ji.
Sarpanch: Vo humare gaav me chota sa utsav chal raha hai. Aap dono bhi shamil hoge to hume bahut prasanta hogi.
Abhishek and Jai looked at each other and nodded.
Sarpanch: Aayiye.
Abhishek: Sarpanch ji... Hume apne ghar par phone karna tha par network nahi hai humare phone me. Aap humari madad kar sakege kya?
Sarpanch: Aap humara phone le lijiye. Ye koi badi baat nahi.
Sarpanch gave him a phone.
Abhishek: Aap aur Jai chaliye. Hum, do minute me baat karke aaye.
Sarpanch nodded. Jai and Sarpanch left. Abhishek dialled his mother's number.
Abhishek: Hello maa...
Vibha: Abhishek kaha hai tu? Beta khushi kab se tera intezaar kar rahi hai.
Abhishek: Sorry maa yaha network hi nahi hai. Video call nahi ho payega. Aap khushi ko phone do na.
Vibha: Tu kiske phone se phone kar raha hai?
Abhishek: Sarpanch se liya. Unka number hai.
Vibha: Acha ruk.
She handed the phone to Khushi.
Khushi (angrily): Papa...
Abhishek: Khushu baby khana khaya?
Khushi: Khushu, Papa katti.
Abhishek: Bacha... I am trying to call you but yaha seriously network hi nahi hai. Kya karu main batao?
Khushi (sad pout): Khushu chor ke nahi jao. Khushu missy missy papa.
Abhishek (teary eyes): Papa miss you too bache. Papa kal morning me aa jayege. Khushu ke uthne se pehle.
Khushi: Pomise?
Abhishek: Promise. Khana khao aur jaldi se so jao. Morning me papa aayege phir Khushi and papa icecream khane jayege?
Khushi (happily): Papa... Khushu boyfend date gaye aaj.
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