Purvi reaches Pankaj's flat. She cleans his flat, cooks some food and awaits Pankaj's return. She has already received a call from Sachin's assistant Rachel. They have made plans to shop the next day.
Pankaj (opening the door): Purviiiiii…
They both hug and cry.
Sean: Thank god Pankaj..you are allright. Well I am happy you are back. Okay I will miss my flight if I stay any long. Bye Pankaj..best wishes for your new business.. Bye Purvi..hope to catch you on some flight some day when I earn enough to fly first class.
He leaves after hugging both of them.
Purvi: Pinks..tum theekh ho naa..
Pankaj: Tum Papa ko miss kar rahi ho..warna hindi toh nahi bolti..
Purvi breaks down at the mention of her dad. Her dad was a Punjabi and mom a Bengali. Their father loved everything Indian and spoke to the kids in Punjabi or Hindi only.
Purvi: Pankaj..main..main bahut darr gayi thi…Papa Maa ke baad tum hi toh ho mere…aur kaun hai bolo…
Pankaj: hmm..I love you Purvi…tumne yeh sab kaise kiya? Mr Singhania ko kaise mili tum?
Purvi stiffens at the mention of Sachin's name.
Purvi: Leave that..you look very tired..go get a shower…dinner is ready..
They both sit down to eat after some time. Purvi is silent and thinking about the day's events, Pankaj is already back to normal. He is watching football while eating.
Pankaj: oh F#### ! come on guys…that was a clear goal..
Purvi comes back to senses hearing Pankaj's loud voice. She looks at her plate, she has hardly eaten anything while Pankaj must have taken his 3rd helping. She sighs, how can he be so immature..
Purvi: Pinks..switch that off..I need to talk to you..
Purvi: why did you not tell me you took such a big amount..how could you be so careless !
Pankaj: Purvi…I told you ..i was going to pay it back…
Purvi picks her plate and then moves to the sofa of the room still angry.
Pankaj: I..I …am sorry Purvi…I will not repeat this.I promise…I am really really thankful for what you have done for me..but yeh kaise kiya tumne..
Purvi (wiping tears): I just hope you understand you have been an idiot and really almost destroyed your life. Pinks..grow up….Life is not just fun and inventions. Take up your responsibilities….
Pankaj places his head on Purvi's lap.
Pankaj: sorry Purvi…
Purvi (smiles and pats his head): Its okay dear..just stay away from any more troubles…I may not be available everytime….iss baar tum bach gaye…next time pata nahi main kaise tumhe?
Pankaj (looks up): Purvi…whats wrong…what did Mr Singhania say? Purvi…tell me…kya kiya tumne…did you? Did you?sleep?
Purvi: No Pinks…maine kuch galat nahi kiya….We didn't…I mean…no..nothing happened between us…but he has asked me to join his organization as your replacement..
Pankaj: WHATTT? You…in his company? That's just ridiculous…what do you know about business? Tumhe sirf flying ke alaawa kuch aata bhi hai kya?
Purvi (gets angry): Enough….Right now you were the most important thing in this whole wide world for me..samjhe tum..mujhe kya aataa hai..kya nahi…you leave it upto me..Pankaj..tumn galti ki hai..tumhari yahi sazaa hai…ki tum…mujhe aisa kuch karte huye dekho…jo mujhe karna hi nahi hai…she sits and cries..
Pankaj (feeling guilty): I am so sorry Purvi..damn! I am feeling so bad….meri wajah se..you have to do something that you don't like… I am..sorry..main abhi Mr Singhania se jaakar milta hoon…main apni sazaa kaatne tayaar hoon Purvi..please meri wajah se tum mat suffer karo..
Purvi holds his hands tight and pulls him back..
Purvi: No Pinks…No…tumne abhi abhi apni zindagi shuru ki hai…apne life ke saath mat khelo..you love me naa….then go out..make your life and make me proud..I will be fine..I promise…jab ek din tum bahut saare paise kama loge tab tum mujhe aake lekar jaana….aaoge naa..
Pankaj has tears in his eyes and he hugs his sister..
Pankaj: Haan Purvi…main jaldi aaonga…I love you Purvi…
Purvi: Chalo Pinks..lets sleep…I am very tired..I have to go out tomorrow..you have to do your packing as well..
Pankaj: where are you going?
Purvi (lying): Just catching up with a friend…long time…I haven't seen her…
Next day
Purvi is waiting for Rachel in a juice bar. She is quietly sipping a juice when she hears some footsteps.
Rachel: Bonjour (hello in French)….you must be Ms Purvi..I am Rachel…pleased to meet you..
Both girls talk for some time and Rachel takes Purvi to a huge fashion house. Purvi looks at the building with an open mouth. Paris is the capital of fashion world and Purvi is standing outside a salon with the name of the world's best designer.
Rachel: Come on in dear..
They step in and Purvi looks around with astonishment. She has seen such decorations in fashion magazines, she immediately feels very small and embarrassed to be even standing there.
A young man steps forward and greets Rachel. They talk and smile politely and Rachel introduces Purvi.
Manager: Bonjour madamesoille..vous etes belle (hello Ma'm, you look beautiful)
Purvi: Merci, vous etes charmant aussi (Thank you, you are charming too)…the manager kisses Purvi in both her cheeks.
They step inside a private salon. It looks like a living room, it has a comfortable sofa, a mini bar, some soft music is on and there is a screened area to try out clothes. Purvi and Rachel sit on the sofa and await the assistants to bring out clothes..
They bring in lots of floor length elegant gowns. Purvi looks at them astonished..
Purvi: These..are….for me?
Rachel: Yes….you will look lovely in them…go try the light blue one..Its Mr Sachin's favorite color..
Purvi goes with the gown inside. The gown is made of soft silk and has small sparkling beads. She looks at her reflection in the mirror – she is wearing a summer dress that she had brought last week from Macy's sale in London. She swallows and removes the dress and wears the new gown.
She steps out and shows it to the designer assistant and Rachel.
Assistant: Ohhh..you look lovely..it just needs some adjustment near the waist.
They make Purvi try out many dresses – formal, casual, sailing outfits (she doesn't know why). Purvi is really tired.
Purvi: Rachel, I think its enough for today..I am tired..
Rachel: As you say..you can take some rest.. they shall get you something to eat and I shall be back in 10 min
Purvi flops on the sofa tired. In 2 min some butlers get Purvi a tray of tea and finger sandwiches. She thanks them and nibbles on the food. She is thinking about the number of dresses she has tried, she has no idea how she will choose what she needs, the cost and how will she pay for them.
She finishes eating and is in the bathroom, when she hears someone in the room. She comes out to see two assistants leaving.
Assistant: Madame….we have placed some new outfits for you to try out in the screenin room…They leave the room.
Purvi sighs and steps inside the screening room and looks in horror. The new set of dresses are nightwears ! thin, gossamer like gowns , some with robes, some short. She cannot try it and stands there shocked.
She hears the door knob open, its Rachel.
Rachel: I am sorry..but this shall be the last set of clothes you try on. She gets a phone call and leaves the room excusing herself.
Purvi looks at the gowns and tries to search the most conservative of the dresses. She wears it and steps out, the assistant smiles and gives a thumbs up sign to Purvi. She blushes and goes inside to try the others. Now the last night wear is remaining. It's the most sexiest looking of the lot. An off white beauty that has thin straps and a deep neckline. There are small crystals on the neckline and on the sides of the slits upto her thighs. Purvi is wearing an off white pearl neck chain that perfectly suits this night dress. She had tied her hair in a bun and some hairs are peeking out. Overall the effect is enchanting. She hears the door knob and thinks its Rachel.
Purvi: Thank god you have arrived….Rachel..I…I am..feeling very shy…would you come in please..
The lights get switched off, Purvi looks up…the lights come back but now the effect is that of candle light in the room..
Purvi(small giggle): Are you trying to be romantic with me…Rachel don't be funny…
Voice: My …you look breathtaking…
Purvi turns at the voice and is shocked to see Sachin standing in front up real close.
Purvi: Mr…..Sin…Singhania..
Sachin (coming closer, looking at her from top to bottom): Call me Sachin…you look lovely…my Aphrodite…(greek goddess of beauty, pleasure)
Purvi realizes that in that soft light, the gown has become transparent and she is hardly wearing anything inside the gown. She crosses her hands immediately across her chest.
Sachin smiles, touches her chin lightly with his finger and bends in to kiss. Purvi is scared and tries to push him away, when they hear a soft knock on the door.
Sachin stops, steps out of the screening room and sits on the sofa. The assistants and Rachel arrive inside. Purvi takes deep breaths to calm herself down..
The shopping is completed and Purvi is ready to go home and crash. She simply cannot forget the moment between her and Sachin. She still can smell his cologne…..
Purvi wipes her tears as she is reminded of her last date with Edward….
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