GAME ON

Side Story- 4

Atreya—Surbhi beta, how are you doing?

Surbhi—As great as always uncle.

Yuvan—Won't introduce them to us.

Surbhi— They are my co-workers, and they want to experience village rituals and all. And guys, this is my cousin and my uncle.

Yuvan—Surbhi (pulling her close) "You need to introduce me as your fiancé, right?"

(Ansh clenches his fists)

Surbhi—(awkward smile) Nana why don't we look for saris?

(shop worker showing different color patterns saris)

Yuvan— Darling, why don't you take this one? It suits you perfectly.

Veer— If Surbhi wears this, it will look like she's ready to murder someone, right, Monami?

Monami—absolutely, Ansh, what do you say ?

Ansh—she should wear bright colours according to rituals.

Monami—Right, Surbhi try this one.

(after some time)

Monami—Okay we are done.

Yuwen – let her try first.

Monami—she did, clothes should always be a surprise.

***

Next day

Adhirit— Surbhi beta, look who's here to help you.

Yuvan— Hi sweetheart, I've brought some gifts for you. Won't you invite me to your room?

Surbhi—Why? it's my personal space.

Atreya— C'mon beta, he's your fiancé. There should be no personal boundaries between you two. And Yuvan, you don't need permission to enter your wife-to-be's room, do you?

Yuvan— Yes, Nana. (Surbhi feels uncomfortable as he touches her face and then holds her wrist tightly) Let's go, my love. I am very excited for your room.

(He speaks in an uncomfortable and harassing way.)

Karan—You okay?

Ansh—how dare he touch her I want to rip him apart.

Veer— Don't you guys think we should go to Surbhi's room? The way Yuvan spoke was... ugh.

(Ansh felt a surge of unease, his mind racing with concern for Surbhi's safety.)

Ansh—I need to get to her before he does anything.

(he muttered, breaking into a sprint as fast as he could)

Monami—(as soon as they reach to surbhi's room) WHAT the hell is happening here?