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

(22 ). Revelation of Hidden Talents

[ Next Day ]
{Mumbai , India - 9:00 am}

(Mr. Kufu has come to India to meet Siya's father, Mr. Ramesh Singhania, without letting
Siya know the reason for his visit.)

(Regarding Siya's father's past:
Siya's father had a fight with his wife, Meera, which resulted in a tragic accident where Meera fell and died, leading to Mr. Ramesh Singhania being sentenced to 15 years in prison. He has nearly completed his sentence, with just six months left, after which he will be eligible for parole.

When Mr. Ramesh Singhania was sentenced, he felt insecure about Siya's future, so he entrusted all of Siya's responsibilities to his assistant and personal manager, Mr. Kufu. He asked Mr. Kufu to take Siya to their hometown in Thailand, as the current environment was not suitable, and it would adversely affect Siya's upbringing.

Since Mr. Kufu didn't have a wife, he brought his son along, and they started taking care of Siya as their own daughter. Siya never witnessed her mother's death scene as she loved her mother deeply and held her father responsible for her death.
This is why she never came to India to meet her father, even though her father knew that she didn't like him. Mr. Kufu never disclosed this to Mr. Ramesh Singhania, but he eventually found out.

For the past 15 years, Mr. Ramesh Singhania has longed to see his daughter, and he eagerly anticipates hearing her call him "papa" again. Every six months, Mr. Kufu visits him in jail and shares some recordings of Siya to make him happy.)

[ The scene introduction goes here.]

Siya's father: (teary-eyed) She's just like her mother, same smile, same face, same voice . You know, Kufu, when I hear her voice, it brings me so much peace. I get so excited at the thought of hearing my daughter call me "papa" after 15 long years of separation.

Kufu: (trying to reassure him) Sir, don't worry. You will definitely meet her, and she will call you "papa." It will bring you immense joy, I promise.

(Siya's father often worries that she might hate him, so he keeps asking Mr. Kufu if she dislikes him. Mr. Kufu always reassures him that she doesn't hate him; she just hasn't seen him for a long time and might be a bit upset.)

Siya's father: Only six months left to meet my daughter. I'm so happy, Kufu. You have no idea how ecstatic I am. I don't know if she's forgiven me or not. Will she be happy to see me or not?

Kufu: She loves you deeply, sir, and she has no reason not to be happy when she sees you. She doesn't have any complaints against you.

Mr. Ramesh Singhania: I don't know how to thank you, Kufu. You've done something for me that even a real brother wouldn't do. You've taken care of my daughter as your own and managed my company for 15 years without any selfish motives. In today's world, who does something like this for someone else? I can never forget your kindness, and I don't know how I'll repay you. But I promise that after I'm released from jail, whatever you ask from me, I'll give it to you without a second thought.

Mr. Kufu: It's not about repayment, sir. I haven't done you any favors. Your trust in me is my responsibility. What you did for me 20 years ago, no real brother could have done. You lifted me from the streets and gave me a purpose when no one cared about me. My family was starving, and my wife had left me due to our poverty. You were the one who saw potential in me and saved me and my child from suffering. You were the one who provided for us when no one else did.

Company not only gave me a job but also made me your personal assistant. You gave me respect and trust that no one else does, sir. Entrusting me with Siya's responsibilities proved that I am the person you believe in, and I'm trying my best to uphold that trust. What I've done for you is what a true servant does for their master. It's not a favor, sir. And Siya is not just your daughter; she's my daughter too. By giving her to me, you filled the gap in my life and gave me a daughter. You've done more for me than anyone ever has, sir.

Ramesh Singhania: You truly are a sincere and good person, Kufu. You've proven that. I've always considered you as my brother, and you will always be my brother.

Mr. Kufu: You've given this servant the greatest joy by calling him a brother, sir.

Ramesh Singhania: Alright, Kufu, it's time for you to go. Your visiting time is over.

Kufu: Alright, sir, I'll leave. Take care. Oh, I almost forgot...

(Kufu gives Ramesh Singhania some food)

Kufu: Sir, I brought this from Bangkok for you.

Ramesh Singhania: You always bring this for me.

Mr. Kufu: Because it's your favorite, sir.

Ramesh Singhania: Thank you, Kufu.

Mr. Kufu: Alright, sir, I'm leaving now. You take care.

(With that, he leaves.)

{Bangkok, Thailand}
[Singhania University - 11:00 am]

(All the students prepare for a play and then perform their dance routines, presenting them one by one in front of Warin.)

Warin : Well done, students... But so far, I haven't seen a special performance that I'm looking for. Let's take a break for now. We'll discuss this later. In the meantime, you all can take a short break, and then we'll try again.

After the break, let's meet again. Thank you, and have a nice day.

Siya : Guys, this is a good opportunity for us.

Maggie: But who will perform the cultural dance? None of us knows how to do it.

Juhu: Siya, yesterday you were saying that you'll see the cultural dance. What were you trying to say?

Siya : What I meant was that I'm going to perform the cultural dance.

(All of them are surprised by Siya's statement.)

King: What did you say?

Siya : Exactly what you heard, King.

Juhu: You know how to do cultural dance, and you never told us?

Siya : Yeah, because I don't like talking about it.

Maggie: What's the big deal about liking or not liking it, Siya? We're all friends; we should have known that our friend can do cultural dance.

Siya : I'm sorry about that, but I never got a chance to share it with you all.

Juhu: Well, it's okay, but what kind of cultural dance will you perform from Thailand?

Siya : No, not from Thailand.

King: Then?

Siya : Well... you all know I'm from India  When I was little, my mom used to perform Indian classical dance, and I used to join her. After she passed away, my uncle suggested I continue learning it, and I felt it was a good idea. I started learning it again when I was 10.

But I told my uncle that I'd never perform it in front of anyone. I don't like telling people what I like or don't like. So, I kept this skill hidden from everyone. But now, if I want to bring about change, I also have to let the world know that I can dance. So, I won't keep this secret hidden anymore.