The Tension between us
**Scene: The Dining Room**
*The following morning, Kiara enters the grand dining room where Siddhart sits at the head of the table, a steaming cup of coffee in his hand. His cold gaze flickers toward her before returning to his phone.*
Kiara Advani (FL)
(With a soft smile) “Good morning. 😊
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Without looking up) “Morning.
*Kiara sits down beside him instead of at the far end of the table, where she used to sit. This catches Sid's attention, though he doesn’t comment.*
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Pouring herself some tea) “You’re always up early. I thought we might have breakfast together for a change.
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Eyes narrowing slightly) “Since when do you care? 👀
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Pausing, her tone gentle) “Since I realized how much I’ve missed.”
Sid’s jaw tightens, his expression unreadable. Jiri walks in, his eyes darting between them.
Jiri (ML assistant)
(Grinning, trying to ease the tension) “Well, isn’t this cozy? Should I call the tabloids?
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Chuckles softly) “Don’t be dramatic. We’re just having breakfast.
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Standing abruptly) “I have a meeting. Enjoy your breakfast.
Kiara watches him leave, her heart sinking. She knows breaking through his walls will take more time.
*Siddhart is seated at his desk, staring blankly at a report. Jiri leans against the doorframe, arms crossed.*
Jiri (ML assistant)
She’s trying, you know.
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Not looking up) “She’s hiding something.
Jiri (ML assistant)
Or maybe she’s just... changed?
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Leaning back in his chair, his voice bitter) “People don’t change overnight. Not without a reason.
Jiri (ML assistant)
(Sighing) “You still love her, don’t you?
*Sid doesn’t answer, but the tightening of his jaw says enough.*
*That evening, Kiara finds Sid in the garden, staring at the city lights. She approaches cautiously, a shawl wrapped around her shoulders.*
Kiara Advani (FL)
You always come here when you’re thinking.
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Not turning) “And you usually avoid me when I’m here. Why the change?
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Smiling faintly) “Maybe I’ve realized how much I enjoy your company.
Sid turns to face her, his eyes cold but curious.
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
You can’t expect me to believe this act.
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Stepping closer) “It’s not an act, Sid. I know I’ve hurt you, but I’m trying to make things right
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Voice sharp) “And why now? What are you after?
Kiara Advani (FL)
(Hurt flashing in her eyes but quickly masked) “I’m not after anything. I just want us to try again.
Sid's gaze softens briefly before he turns away.
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
I don’t know if I can believe you.
Later that night, Sid enters the bedroom to find Kiara asleep on the couch instead of the bed. He pauses, watching her for a moment.
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(Softly, to himself) “Why are you doing this now?
He places a blanket over her before retreating to his side of the bed. Kiara stirs, a small smile tugging at her lips as she pulls the blanket closer.
Scene: Cleon and Therese's Conspiracy
Meanwhile, ExBF and ExBFF sit in a dimly lit café, their expressions smug.
Cleon
She’s getting too close to him. It’s time to remind her who she belongs to.
Therese
(Smirking) “Don’t worry. I have just the thing to create a little... misunderstanding between them.
**Scene: The Morning After**
*Sid finds a note on his desk the next morning—a picture of Kiara and Cleon from years ago, looking intimate. His hands tighten around the photo as anger flashes in his eyes.*
Siddharth Malhotra (ML)
(To himself) “So, this is what you’ve been hiding?
*The tension between Kiara and Sid escalates as old wounds and new misunderstandings come to light. But Kiara refuses to give up, determined to prove her love while dismantling the schemes of her enemies.*
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