The story of two bffs, Anah and Reyhan. Inseparable since childhood, they were best of friends. Always by each other's side, looking out for each other.
The bond of their friendship strengthened as they enter adulthood. But one wrong judgement lands...
'We are getting a lot of complaints against you, Anah. Heading the complaints is Mrs. Mukherjee. She is saying that you are.... Are... threat to other young girls here, a bad example.' Mr. Shukla said in a sad voice. Anah held Ipshita's hand, she had clenched her fists and Anah didn't want any Tamasha (drama) over here.
'She along with other ladies are saying that you are polluting other girls mind. They weren't okay with you wearing short clothes, hanging around with that guy friend of yours, she had seen him coming in and out of your apartment even in the nights and she was very uncomfortable. Also, she had spotted you guys drunk and partying late in the nights. All that was irking her but now, this, pregnancy thing is the last straw.' He finished.
Ipshita had her mouth dropped open while Anah hung her head low. She closed her eyes and then opened them again, she looked up at Mr. Shukla.
'I am sorry, Anah. But you must leave. You can't live here anymore.' He dropped the bomb. Anah nodded her head, she knew this was coming. Ipshita protested but Mr. Shukla looked at her helplessly, - 'I know Anah isn't like that but, but so many complaints against you. I am helpless.' He said
'Okay, Mr. Shukla. I will leave soon.' Anah assured him. Ipshita looked at her friend wide-eyed.
'Are you mad? Why will you leave? You have done nothing wrong.' Ipshita hissed. Anah sighed and walked up to the dining table, she sat holding her head, - 'I am tired of all this, Ipshita. Honestly, I don't want to fight with these people. I am fed up.' She said. Ipshita hurried to her and hugged her. Anah doesn't hug her back.
Soon the girls separated and silently got ready for work. They had their breakfast and left for work. As they waited down stairs for a cab, they ignored the cat calls and hoots behind them.
As Anah and Ipshita worked in their cabin, they are startled when an overexcited young man opened the door and beamed at them. He is Vivek, one of their junior colleague. This freckled face, braces adorned teeth guy is the latest recruit.
'Come fast, Mr. Zafar Ali is here. He has an announcement.' He said happily and rushed out. Anah was about to stand up when Ipshita stuck out her palm, - 'No need to go. I don't want to see that Rascal's face.' She said bitterly.
Anah somehow convinced her and together they left the cabin.
The girls stood along with other employees who crowded outside Ejaz's cabin. All the murmurs stopped as Ejaz and Mr. Ali stepped. Anah felt annoyed looking at him, but before she could move her gaze away from him she noticed his swollen eyes and sunken face. Has he been crying too? – she wondered.
Just as she felt little sympathetic for him, Pinky walked out from the cabin and stood beside him. Anah felt her heart sink as she got the hint as to what they were to announce.
'Hello! My wonderful employees, I have an amazing announcement. This weekend my son, Ejaz,' - he patted Ejaz's shoulder looking at him briefly and then looked at everyone, - 'and Pinky will be getting engaged. You are all invited.' He announced with a smile. Pinky smiled and clung on Ejaz holding his arm.
Ejaz remained expressionless, his eyes searching for someone among the crowd.
Ipshita moved her hand and grabbed Anah's hand. Anah had tears in her eyes but she quickly blinked back her tears. She let go of Ipshita's hand and turned around. She squeezed her way through the crowd and rushed towards the bathroom.
Anah locked herself in one of the cubicles and began to cry. She pressed her palm on her mouth to muffle her cry.
Ejaz is getting engaged to Pinky. Anah felt her world shatter. As she cried she moved her hand resting it on her lower-belly and felt very emotional. She cried till Ipshita knocked on the door requesting her to come out. Anah opened the door and flung herself on Ipshita. She consoled Anah as she clung on to her and cried her eyes out.
'Please don't cry, Anah. It's not good for the baby.' Ipshita tried stopping her from crying. It worked as Anah stopped crying instantly. She pulled back and sniffed. Ipshita quickly wiped her tears and held Anah's face and wiped her tears with her thumbs asking her to be strong. Anah nodded. They hugged again.
