Search for Caretaker

A girl is sitting in front of the desk in a room and seriously working. A elderly lady come in

Elderly Lady – Khushi, there was a call from hospital. They need a caretaker for pregnant woman, someone who can stay all the time in their house till the delivery. (Keeps the visiting card) here is the number.

Khushi – Ji aunty will check and see who will be willing to do this. How much will be the pay?

Elderly Lady – ok, (start walking out but stops) don't send Shilpa...I know you have some soft corner for her, but this is a very rich family and Shilpa has no clean hands I don't want to go through some petty theft cases.

Khushi – Sure Savitha aunty....you don't worry....I will speak them and note down requirement and send a suitable person. (Savitha nods with a smile and walks out. Khushi continues working)

SHANTHIVAN

A young lady is sitting with a sulk face and a old woman is sitting next to her.

Old Woman – Anjali enough of this drama, I will have to call up Chote if you continue this.

Anjali – Yeah right...this is one blackmail you always use. I don't wan to be in high scrutiny. I want to enjoy my pregnancy.

Old woman – I understand, but you heard what doctor said right? I cant be with you always, I am old now. I don't want any problems for you and more over you can get a chance to make nice friend. What say? (Anjali's face brightens)

Anjali – Yes.... good one Nani...I never thought of this. I am ready for this.

Nani – That's like my good girl. (Nani's phone rings...she picks the call) Hello

Khushi – Hello, am I speaking to Devyani ji?

Nani – Yes, its me. Tell me.

Khushi – I am calling from Abhalashram. We got your number from City hospital saying you need a caretaker.

Nani – Yes you are right. My granddaughter needs a caretaker through out her pregnancy. We would need someone who can stay at our house.

Khushi – Ok. Do you have any specific conditions or requirements from the caretaker.

Nani – Someone who can help us follow the instructions from doctor should be good.

Khushi – Ji, fine. I would bring few ladies tomorrow to you home. You can speak to them and decide the further things.

Nani – Ok. Will keep the call now. Talk to you tomorrow.

Khushi – Ji... (Disconnects the call. Nani looks at Anjali)

Nani – Tomorrow few ladies are coming from Ashram. You talk to them and decide.

Anjali – Sure..Sure...I am so excited....(Suddenly she become sad) I wish mumma could be with me at this time then we need not have search someone to look after me. (Tears form)

Nani – Shhh.... We can't change destiny.....its not good to get sad during pregnancy. May be your mom or dad is coming home through you...welcome with smile. (Try consoling Anjali)

Anjali – Ji Nani... (Cheer up) I will be happy happy. Otherwise Chote will get acting weird all again.

Nani – Hmmm...Just a while he started getting back to normal, I don't want any other mess in the house. I will talk to this caretaker thing when he calls up today. (Anjali just nods)

ANJALI'S ROOM

Anjali is on call with her husband.

Anjali – What do you mean you still need some more months? What is this deal which is more important than your pregnant wife Shyam ji. (She questions in anger)

Shyam – Its not like that Rani Sahiba.... Please try and understand.

Anjali – I have been trying to understand since the time we got married. You won't stay at home at all. It's my helplessness that I am still staying in my parents' house. Will it look good for me to be here always when Chote's wife come back?

Shyam – You are taking the conversation somewhere else. Ok I promise I will be back before Karvachauth, happy.

Anjali – You come back first and then we will decide.

Shyam – Fine.... (After a pause with hesitation) did Arnav get any clue about his wife?

Anjali – I don't know if he is even trying to find. He just becomes a beast if I speak about that topic.

Shyam – Hmmm ok ...I will speak to you later. Need to finish all the work here to come there soon.

Anjali – Ji ok...

LONDON AR OFFICE

A guy is seriously working on his laptop in hifi luxurious cabin. He receives a call.

Guy – Yes Aman, What now?

Aman – ASR, We got some lead about Bhabhi's parents.

Arnav – Not again Aman, dint I tell you I am not interested in that family. I need clues related to parents accident. And what is this Bhabhi Bhabi....I don't have any relation with that girl do you understand....

Aman - Her parents were killed at their home the same day.... The case is still open and under investigation in Bangalore. Don't you think both these deaths are connected.

Arnav – No, I had got that mysterious call during cremation. That was from that criminal lady. I don't care what happened to her parents.. I need to give justice to my parents death keep this in your head and don't waste my time by give such useless news. (Disconnects the call and remembers his parents last moments in hospital)

FLASHBACK

Arvind was declared spot dead. Asha is fatally wounded. He come in to meet her

Asha – Chote.... (Struggles to speak. Arnav is in his marriage dress still and rushes to her)

Arnav – Mom, what is all this where did you guys go? How did this accident happen?

Asha – Take your wife and go out of India. (Tell him in feeble painful voice)

Arnav – What am I asking and what are you speaking?

Asha – Do what I say...

She starts breathing heavily...doctors send him out.... after a while she is also declared dead. He informs everyone in family. Arnav is shocked by all the sudden happenings. He finished the cremation formalities, only he is left behind watching the flames engulf his lifeless parents...he was broken and suddenly a call breaks his thoughts...he picks up the call...

Arnav – Hello

Voice – Hello dear husband....feeling sad.....tsh tsh tsh....poor boy.....you think this marriage was a normal one....never...this was just to get the ancestral property...all formalities were completed by your parents so they were not needed in this world......ha ha ha(laughs like maniac)

Arnav – You.... (call disconnects)

PRESENT

Arnav – No one could trace that call.....what is happening? Why I am restless after knowing about her parents death? Whatever it is I don't want that criminal in my life...never....be strong Arnav... you can do it...Ma....Dad....why did you guys get me into this relation. How could you choose that criminal as bride for me? (His thoughts are broken by the call...he receives) Yes Akash....

Akash – Bhai...I need you here

Arnav – For what?

Akash – I need to get married

Arnav – Last time I checked I don't do event management.

Akash – Bhai...please understand.....its not joke

Arnav – Do I look like someone who will joke around?

Akash – I lose...but I am begging you for help. I cant stay without her. Cant you help your little brother?

Arnav – What do you need? You want me to kidnap her?

Akash – No....I want you to convince my mom....(its a long pause)

Arnav – Are you serious?

Akash – Very much. You know mom is against love marriages.

Arnav – Come to the point Akash.... You have literally wasted my 5 minutes and still not explained what help you need.

Akash – I need you to plan something and make this look like arranged marriage.

Arnav – I am sending you a number of the best psychiatrist in Delhi...see him... I think you need his help rather than mine...

Akash – Bhai....only you can make it work....please...pretty please....

Arnav – You it wont work Akash.

Akash – If you don't agree over this call then I am sending NK over there... to personally convince you...

Arnav – I agree...send me her details, will come up with something....but never send that NK anywhere near me.....

Akash – Sorry Bhai...I dint mean to do this...

Arnav – I am all fine.... Anything else you want to talk?

Akash – That is all I had....I am not able think anything apart from her nowadays...

Arnav – Stop being a love sick puppy and concentrate on work.....I am done with this call now....bye (Disconnects the call. Akash is trying to say something on the other end but is sad that the call is disconnected. Arnav just smiles) Threatening me with NK's name...now you suffer thinking why did I talk to Bhai like that, till we speak again. No one dares to blackmail Arnav Singh Raizada. (He walks of the cabin)

ASHRAM

Khushi is the room with 4 other ladies.

Khushi – ok Keerthi, Sunitha aunty, Rashmi Didi and Pooja. We all will go Shanthivan tomorrow and whomever they choose will get the job.

All – Ok Khushi.

Khushi – Ok then. Please remember what we discussed be polite and don't be greedy. We will take Ashram vehicle. (Smiles at everyone. They walk out of the room one by one. Savitha walks in)

Savitha – Why did you not think of taking this job up?

Khushi – I need to search someone. I cant take up this job as I may not be able to give my full concentration. Finding him is more important to me.

Savitha – But this will help you earn more money which you can use in searching. Pay some detective agency or something? (Khushi looks at Savitha with a surprised look) ok....fine don't give that look...it was just a suggestion.

Khushi – Hmmm.....thank you...will think about it if none of these get selected. (She smiles and Savitha nods head and walks out)