EPISODE 3

Arushi*: *Frustrated I got the modeling opportunity I’ve been waiting for... but the agency just backed out at the last second. They said I wasn’t “serious enough.” 😔

*Ravi*: *Shocked* Wait\, what? But you’ve been working so hard!

*Arushi*: I know! I don’t get it. I’ve been following up, showing them my portfolio, and now this.

*Ravi*: *Confused* Someone must have said something to them. This doesn’t make sense.

*Arushi*: *Sighs* I don’t know what’s going on\, but it feels like everyone is trying to pull me down. Even my own family...

*Ravi*: *Pauses* Arushi... I hate to say this\, but I have a feeling Janvi might have something to do with it. She’s always been threatened by you.

*Arushi*: *Angry* I swear\, if she did this\, I won’t let her get away with it.

*Ravi*: Don’t worry. This is just a bump in the road. Keep pushing forward, and the right opportunity will come.

*Arushi*: *Determined* You’re right. I won’t give up. I’ll find a way to prove them all wrong. 💪

Arushi’s career dreams are on the line, but she’s not giving up. As her relationship with Akash begins to shift, she continues to tease him, calling him “Uncle” in jest. Akash starts to show signs of being intrigued by Arushi’s energy, though he continues to hide his feelings.

– Akash & Arushi (Awkward Moment)

*Akash*: *Walks into the room where Arushi is sitting* Hey. I heard about what happened with the agency. Are you okay?

Arushi*: *Not looking at him It’s fine. I’ll just find another opportunity.

*Akash*: *Sighs* It’s hard to believe you’re not letting this get to you. Most people would give up.

*Arushi*: *Looks up* Why? Just because I’m not giving up on something I love doesn’t mean I’m weak.

Akash*: *Looks guilty I didn’t mean it like that... It’s just... You’re a lot different from what I thought you’d be.

*Arushi*: *Raises an eyebrow* Oh? In what way?

Akash*: *Pauses\, searching for words* I thought you were just a... *chuckles a child playing around with some silly dreams. But it looks like you’re serious. Maybe I underestimated you.

*Arushi*: *Smirks* You thought I was just a kid? Oh\, come on\, Akash\, you can’t be that blind. I have big dreams\, and I won’t stop until I make them come true. No matter what anyone says.

*Akash*: *Pauses\, looking at her seriously* I didn’t expect you to be this strong.

*Arushi*: *Grinning* You don’t know half of what I can do. 😉

*Akash*: *Sighs* Maybe I was wrong about you... But I still don’t think modeling is a practical career.

*Arushi*: *Eyes sparkle* I don’t need you to think it’s practical. I just need you to see that I can do it.

*Akash*: *Looks away\, muttering* You’re stubborn.

Arushi*: *Laughs Thank you! I take that as a compliment. 😜

Setting:

The conversation ends with Arushi feeling more confident than ever. Akash, though still skeptical, finds himself admiring her determination. However, Janvi’s plan continues to brew in the background, and it’s only a matter of time before the next conflict arises.

 Arushi & Akash (Playful Teasing)

*Arushi*: *Grinning* So\, Uncle Akash\, any plans for the weekend? Or are you just going to sit around and be all serious? 😆

*Akash*: *Rolls eyes* Again with the “Uncle” thing? I’m not *that* old\, Arushi.

*Arushi*: *Teasing* Sure you’re not. You just act like it! You need to relax and have some fun! 😜

*Akash*: *Sighs* I don’t need to relax. I need to focus on... well\, life.

*Arushi*: *Laughs* Oh\, you’re a piece of work\, you know that? Always so grumpy.

*Akash*: *Smirking* And you’re always so... cheerful\, even when everything’s falling apart around you.

*Arushi*: *Winks* That’s the secret to success\, Uncle. Stay happy and never let the world get you down. 😊

*Akash*: *Softly* You are something else\, Arushi.

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