Endless Affection ( In the end , love always finds a way )

4) Siya's past and comfort

(Uncle leaves, and Siya throws her ring out of the window, tears welling up in her eyes. There's a knock at the door.)

(Miss Daral is standing at the door. Miss Daral calls out to Siya .)

Miss Daral: Siya , dear!

(Siya wipes her tears and goes to the door.)

Siya : Yes, Miss Daral, please come in.

(Miss Daral enters the room and notices that Siya seems upset. Siya sits on the bed, and Miss Daral joins her, asking with concern.)

Miss Daral: What's wrong, dear? You seem quite sad. What's bothering you?

Siya : (forcing a fake smile) It's nothing, Miss Daral. Just missing my mom a bit today.

(She says this, and tears well up in her eyes again.)

(Miss Daral has been Siya's longtime caretaker, almost like a mother figure, and she cares deeply for Siya . Whenever Siya is upset, Miss Daral treats her like a daughter and comforts her.)

Miss Daral: Don't try to hide it, dear. You know, you can't hide anything from me. I can tell when you're sad, happy, or angry. Tell me, what's bothering you? Why are you so upset?

Siya : (while wiping her tears) It's nothing, Miss Daral, just that today, I'm missing my mother a bit.

(After saying this, tears start to fall from Siya's eyes. )

(Miss Daral comforts Siya, hugs her, and after a while, Siya rests her head on Miss Daral's lap as tears continue to flow from her eyes.)

Miss Daral: Are these tears really for your mother's memories?

( Siya nodes )

Miss Daral: I know, dear, this isn't for your mother, don't hide from me. These tears are for Warin , aren't they?

Siya: Miss Daral, I don't know what to do. My past doesn't let me think about anything else. Every time I try to move on, my past comes back to haunt me - the face, the laughter, the memories of my her never leave my thoughts, Miss Daral. No matter how hard I try to escape my past, it keeps chasing me.

Miss Daral: dear , it's good that you're trying to move on. But I still feel There still must be something hidden from your eyes.

Siya: No, Miss Daral, I tried for you. I tried trusting her again, giving her another chance, but all I got was more hurt. Today, I am defeated, I am trying to move on.

Miss Daral: It's a good decision, beta, that you're moving on. But I still think there's something left unsaid in your eyes.

Siya: No, Miss Daral, for you, I tried to believe in her and give her a chance. But what did I get? Hurt again. Now, I've decided, Miss Daral, to get married.

Miss Daral: (surprised, she asks), "What?"Have you decided to get married? That's good, beta. But I would still suggest meeting her once before tying the knot.

Siya: Are you trying to take me back to my past, Miss Daral?

Miss Daral: No, Siya, that's not my intention. I just want to see happiness in your eyes.

Siya: Miss Daral, did she try to meet me before getting married? She didn't wait even a year after our breakup, Miss Daral. I've been enduring this pain for Eight years now. And now, I don't think I should think about her anymore.

Miss Daral: Alright, beta, as you say. I just want to see your happiness.

Siya: It feels good when you're around, Miss Daral. Whenever I miss Mom or feel the absence of Dad, you've been there to comfort me. You and Uncle are like a blessing to me, surpassing even the role of true parents.

Miss Daral: (emotionally) Hearing this makes me happy. That's why you always find a place in my arms.

Siya: Hmm... I know I've hurt you a lot in the past.

Miss Daral: (speaking) Children are meant to trouble their parents; if they don't, who will, beta?

Siya: You've never married for me, consider me as your own daughter. I've never understood your value, and that will always sadden me.

Miss Daral: You think deeply. You've changed, started thinking for yourself and others. Respecting everyone is enough for me Siya .

Miss Daral: I forgot why I came here. I invited you for lunch. Let's have lunch now.

Siya: I'm not hungry right now, Miss Daral. I'll eat when I feel hungry.

Miss Daral: You are my daughter; you won't listen to your mom . You consider me your own mother , so let's go for lunch.

Siya: Alright, Miss Daral, you go ahead. I'll join you after freshening up.

Miss Daral: Alright, freshen up and come downstairs quickly. Don't get lost in your thoughts while bathing, as I know it's a bad habit of yours to daydream during showers.

Siya: No, Miss Daral, it's not like that.

Miss Daral: Now you won't lie to your mother, quickly freshen up and come down, or else your food will get cold.

(Miss Daral leaves the room )

Siya : alright miss Daral

Siya goes to freshen up, sitting in the bathtub, memories of her past flood back.

**FLASHBACK**

( Eight years ago)

Alarm rings.

8:00 am

(We see Siya still in bed, half-asleep, she turns off the alarm)

Siya: Ugh, why does the alarm ring so early?

(We are shown a spacious room where, upon hearing the alarm, five servants rush into Siya's room, forming a line and bowing with lowered heads)

Siya: (looking at the first servant)
Is coffee ready for me?

Servant no. 1: Ma'am, the coffee is ready.

Siya: (angrily) If the coffee is ready, why are you standing here with empty hands? Where is my coffee?

Servant no. 1: (nervously) I'll bring it right away, ma'am.

Siya: Why didn't you bring coffee with you?

Servant: (Interrupting) I apologize, ma'am. It was a mistake on my part. It won't happen again.

Siya: (firmly) I don't want to hear any excuses from you. This mistake should not happen again, or else I will have to take disciplinary action.

Servant: (The servant nods) Understood, ma'am. It won't happen again.

(The first servant quickly leaves to get the coffee)

Siya: ( .She looks at the second servant and asks ) my dress?

Servant no. 2: Ma'am, it's ready.

Siya: ( She looks at the second servant and asks ) my breakfast?

Servant no. 3: Ma'am, yes, it's ready.

Siya: Okay, good.

Siya: All of you can leave now.

(The servants exit, and Siya checks her phone, seeing a message from her friend Juhu)

Juhu: Hey Siya, I need to discuss something important. Call me when you wake up.

After reading the message, Siya calls Juhu.

Siya: Hello, what's the news?

Juhu: Juhu: Siya, the Ride group has challenged our group. They're going to gamble today. They claim their group is the best and ours is cowardly.

Siya: We will all go to the gambling den today to show the Ride group their place.

Juhu: (sadly) No, it's not possible Today

Siya: Why?