The Seeds of Revenge
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
It’s been five years. Five long years since that night.
Ananya Mehta (FL Assistant)
Ma’am, are you alright? You’ve been staring at the photo for a while now.
Ananya Mehta (FL Assistant)
I'm fine, Ananya. Just... thinking.
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
(The picture on the desk makes her pause) Father, I can't forget what they did. Harish Mehta. Karan’s family. They think they can escape the consequences of his death... but they’re wrong. They have no idea what’s coming for them.
Ananya Mehta (FL Assistant)
You’ve been saying that for years now. I understand why you want revenge, but... you need to be careful. It’s been so long.
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
Careful? My father's company, his reputation, everything... they were destroyed because of them. No, Ananya, I’m not being careful anymore. I’ve waited long enough. Now is the time to make them pay.
Ishani looks out the large glass window of her office, overlooking the city skyline. The world below her seems unaware of the war that’s about to begin.
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
Karan Rana. He doesn’t know the truth, but he’s a key part of the plan. I have to get close to him. He’s smart, and he’s not stupid. If I’m not careful, he could ruin everything. But I will win him over, just like his family.
Ananya Mehta (FL Assistant)
How do you plan to do that? Karan’s not just some businessman. His family’s been influential for years. You can’t just waltz in and get him to trust you.
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
I won’t have to waltz in. I’ll make him need me. He’ll see how beneficial it will be to work with me. And once I’m in, I’ll have the perfect opportunity to strike.
Ananya Mehta (FL Assistant)
That’s risky. You don’t know him like that. What if he sees through you?
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
If I can’t make him believe me, I don’t deserve to win. I’ll make him trust me, Ananya. Just watch.
Ishani turns away from the window, walking back to her desk where Ananya is standing, nervously watching her every move.
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
You’ll help me, won’t you? I need everything to go perfectly. I won’t let anything stand in my way.
Ananya Mehta (FL Assistant)
Of course, ma’am. But you need to remember, Karan Rana has his own business empire. He’s not easily swayed.
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
I’m not looking to sway him. I’m looking to make him see the truth in my eyes. Once he does that, the rest will follow.
Ishani picks up her phone and starts drafting a message to Karan, her fingers hesitating over the keys. She knows it’s a risky move, but it’s the only option.
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
I’ll offer him a business proposal. A collaboration. I can’t afford to waste time. He might be skeptical, but I’ll make him see the potential.
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
( Ishani text to Karan): Karan, I’d like to discuss a potential business collaboration. I believe it could be mutually beneficial. Let me know when you have time to meet.
Ananya Mehta (FL Assistant)
You’re really going to do this now? You’re just going to reach out to him like that?
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
What other choice do I have? He’s the only way to move forward. If I wait any longer, someone else might get in the way. I won’t let that happen.
At Karan’s office. He reads the message Ishani sent, his brow furrowed. He leans back in his chair, unsure of her intentions, but intrigued nonetheless.
Karan Rana (Male Lead)
(Text to Ishani): I’m free tomorrow afternoon. Let’s meet and discuss it.
Karan's Pov: Ishani Deshmukh... Why is she reaching out to me? Her father’s death was a tragedy, but something about this feels off. Still, a business proposal from her could be interesting. I’ll hear her out, at least.
Ishani’s phone buzzes with Karan’s reply. She smiles to herself, a spark of determination igniting within her.
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
(Text to Karan): Tomorrow afternoon it is. I’ll send over the details soon.
Ananya Mehta (FL Assistant)
So, it’s set? You’re really going through with this?
Ishani Deshmukh (Female Lead)
Yes. Tomorrow is just the beginning. Once I have him on my side, everything else will fall into place. He doesn’t know it yet, but he’s already made his first mistake.
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