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**Scene: In ML’s luxury car, heading back from the hospital.**
*The atmosphere is tense as FL sits quietly beside ML, who is driving. Assistant sits in the front, stealing glances at them through the rearview mirror.*
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Breaking the silence, his voice low) “Are you comfortable?”
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Turning to him, her tone softer than before) “Yes. Thank you for coming to get me.”
*ML’s hands tighten on the steering wheel. It’s the first time in years she’s thanked him without sarcasm or bitterness.*
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Briefly glancing at her) “It’s my responsibility.”
Jiri (ML assistant)
(Snorts softly) “Responsibility? Boss, you treat her like she’s the center of the universe.”
*FL’s lips twitch into a faint smile, but she says nothing. She’s aware of ML’s love for her now, something she was blind to in her past life.
**Flashback: Earlier in the hospital.**
Cleon
(On call, his voice gentle but calculating) “You don’t have to go back to him, Ki. You deserve better.”
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Smiling faintly, her tone cordial) “Better? Like you?”
Therese
(With a fake smile) “Ki, we just want what’s best for you. Mr Malhotra has never cared for you the way we do.”
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Turning her gaze to Therese , her smile sharpening) “It’s touching how concerned you both are. But I’ll decide what’s best for me.”
Jiri (ML assistant)
Hearing all the conversation from a side. Feels FL has changed a bit
*Both exes exchange uneasy glances, sensing that FL is no longer as naive as she once was.*
Jiri (ML assistant)
(Turning to Sid, breaking the silence) “She seems different, doesn’t she?”
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Frowning slightly) “People change.”
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Smiling faintly) “Sometimes, it takes losing everything to realize what really matters.”
*ML’s grip on the wheel tightens, the pain of her coldness in the past flickering in his eyes. He doesn’t respond, afraid to hope.*
*ML steps out first, offering FL his hand. She hesitates for a moment before taking it, her touch surprising him.*
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Looking up at him) “Thank you, Sid.
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Studying her closely, his voice hesitant) “You’ve never thanked me before.”
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Smiling softly) “Maybe it’s time I start.”
Jiri (ML assistant)
Watches from the car, his jaw dropping slightly
Jiri (ML assistant)
(To himself) “What’s going on with her?”
*Later, in their shared bedroom, FL watches ML from across the room as he removes his suit jacket. His back is stiff, his movements measured.*
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Without turning to her) “You don’t have to pretend. I know you hate me.”
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Softly, almost whispering) “I don’t hate you.”
*ML freezes, turning to face her, his eyes searching hers.*
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
Then why... why now?
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Stepping closer, her voice steady) “Because I was wrong. I’ve been blind to everything you’ve done for me. I want to fix that, Sid.
*ML stares at her, his cold facade cracking slightly. But years of pain hold him back.*
*FL watches him leave the room, her heart aching. She knows earning his trust won’t be easy, but she’s determined to make him see her sincerity.*
Kiara Advani (FL)
(To herself) “This time, I’ll protect you, Sid. No matter what it takes.”
*Outside the mansion, Therese and Cleon sit in a car, watching the house with malicious intent.*
Cleon
(Smirking) “She might think she’s safe, but we’re just getting started.”
Therese
(Laughing) “Let’s see how long her little act lasts.”
*Unbeknownst to them, FL has already seen through their schemes. This time, she’s ready.*
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