Episode # 8
Ravi storms into the living room, his fists clenched after learning the truth from Neil.
His grandma is sitting with a composed yet stern look on her face.
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*angrily, voice shaking*
Grandma...why did you slap her? What did she do to deserve that?
Ananya Rao
(ML's grandma)
*coldly with authority*
She was making a ruckus at the hospital. I won't tolerate someone from the streets causing a sense in front of our family's name, Ravi.
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*stepping forward, his voice rising*
she saved my life, Grandma! She didn't have to, but she did! And this is how you repay her?
Ananya Rao
(ML's grandma)
*snapping, standing up*
Saved your life? She didn't save you, Ravi. She got you into that mess in the first place! if you hadn't been involved with people like her, you wouldn't have gotten hurt!
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*glaring, frustration building*
I made that decision! She didn't force me, Grandma! And without her... I would be dead. Do you understand that?
Ananya Rao
(ML's grandma)
*still cold*
Dead, you say? It's because of women like her that you end up in these situations, Ravi! This is not the world we come from. She is trouble.
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*gritting his teeth*
You don't even know her! You're judging her without even trying to understand. I don't care about her background. She was kind to me when no one else was. You need to stop this.
Ananya Rao
(ML's grandma)
Stop? Ravi, this isn't about kindness. This is about respect and honor! You come from a family with a legacy, a name that carries weight. You cannot let someone like that drag you down.
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*voice cold, challenging*
I'm not like you, Grandma. I didn't come here just to follow your rules, just to live by your legacy. I came her to learn who I am...and that includes making own choices, even if they don't fit in your or my world.
Ananya Rao
(ML's grandma)
*eyes flashing with fury*
Choices? You're a man from a different world, Ravi. You man not realize it yet, but your nature isn't one for friends. it's for making enemies. That's the world you belong to.
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*coldly, smirking*
Then, maybe that's the world I'll have to learn to live in.
Ananya Rao
(ML's grandma)
*glaring, voice low*
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*turns away, walking towards his room*
Ananya Rao
(ML's grandma)
*watches him leave, her expression hard but conflicted*
~ A FEW MINUTES AFTER RAVI'S STORMS OUT OF THE LIVING ROOM~
Ravi's mind racing as he walks down the hallway. Neil stands near the door, waiting for him to pass.
Neil looks at Ravi concerned, but there's a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
Neil Bhatt ( ML's bestie/right hand man)
*stepping forward cautiously*
Ravi... I think it's best you listen to your Grandma.
*pauses*
That girl... Pihu...she looks too innocent to be involved with someone like you.
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*stops in his tracks*
What do you mean, Neil? I know who I am. Yes, I'm part of the mafia, but can't I have friends?
Neil Bhatt ( ML's bestie/right hand man)
I don't think you see her as just a friend, Ravi.
Ravi's expression hardens, his anger still bubbling beneath the surface.
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*he stays silent for a moment, processing Neil's words*
Just then, Ravi's half -brother, enters the scene, humming a catchy Indian tune.
His steps are unsteady, and his eyes are glazed over, clearly drunk.
He swagged into the room smiling smugly as he notices Ravi and Neil.
Karan Rao ( ML's halfbrother)
*slurring, grinning*
Big brother wants friends, eh?
*laughs*
He pauses, inspecting Ravi from head to toe, then pats him on the back with exaggerated force.
Karan Rao ( ML's halfbrother)
*mocking*
The golden spoon of the house, huh? Guess what, big brother? I'm here to tell you that your little brother is finally leading by example! I'm getting married!
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*smirking*
Oh, really? I pity the woman who's going to marry you, Karan.
Karan stumbles slightly but keeps his smirk, clearly proud of himself.
Karan Rao ( ML's halfbrother)
*laughing*
Oh, you'll like her... sister-in-law.
*leans in closer, whispering*
She's got something, trust me.
Neil Bhatt ( ML's bestie/right hand man)
*watches this exchange with a raised eyebrow but says nothing*
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*clenches his jaw, his frustration growing.*
*coldly*
You think just because you're getting married, if changes anything? You need to work on yourself Karan.
Karan Rao ( ML's halfbrother)
*laughs again, drunk but confident*
Oh, it does, big bro. It does. I'm stepping up, setting the example.
Ravi De Luca (ML)
*under his breath, almost to himself*
I don't need your example.
Karan Rao ( ML's halfbrother)
*watches him leave, a smirk lingering on his face.*
Neil Bhatt ( ML's bestie/right hand man)
*looks at Ravi's retreating figure, then glances back at Karan, shaking his head slightly but saying nothing*
Karan Rao ( ML's halfbrother)
*laughs*
Oh brother... just wait for my wedding.
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