Married to My Ruthless Professor
calls
Scene: Evening, Shafayat comes back from university.
sanjida ml sister
Handing a glass of water] “Here, Bhai, your water.”
shafayat(ml)
Frowning] “Thanks… wait, Mom isn’t home?”
sanjida ml sister
Nope, she went out.”
sanjida ml sister
Jewelry shop. You know… for your fiancée.”
shafayat(ml)
Half-drinking water] “Fiancée… and she’s shopping already? It feels like the wedding is happening tomorrow.”
sanjida ml sister
Sitting on the sofa] “Sadman went with her.”
shafayat(ml)
Clenching jaw] “Of course… he’s dragging Mom along for this. Seems like he owns this wedding more than me.”
sanjida ml sister
Don’t worry, Bhai. Sadman’s not leaving for America anytime soon. No more one-year trips.”
She opens the door. Shafayat’s mother, Sharmin Begum, and Sadman enter, carrying shopping bags.
ml mom sharmin
Cool and composed] “Look what I got for your fiancée. Aren’t these exclusive designs stunning?”
sadman..ml cousin
[placing bags on the table] “Bro, see? I did all this for you. No turning back now.”
shafayat(ml)
Gritting teeth] “Come to my room, I’ll make sure you don’t distract me.”
sadman..ml cousin
Huh? What’s the meaning of that?
shafayat(ml)
You’ll see. Now, go unpack.”
Sadman opens boxes one by one, showing Sanzida the jewelry. She’s impressed by the intricate designs
ml mom sharmin
Walking to Shafayat’s room] “Sit down, son. Say what you came for.”
shafayat(ml)
Without looking up from laptop] “Go ahead, Mom.”
ml mom sharmin
We’re going to Ruat’s house tomorrow to fix the wedding date. I want you back early from university.”
shafayat(ml)
I’ll come right after class.”
ml mom sharmin
I said come early, not ‘right after class.’ Understand?”
shafayat(ml)
Sighing] “I’ll try.”
ml mom sharmin
“Did Ruat come to university today? Did you talk?”
shafayat(ml)
Closing laptop] “Not sure… no classes for her today.”
ml mom sharmin
Call her then. At least make it comfortable by speaking beforehand
shafayat(ml)
Don’t even have her number.”
ml mom sharmin
[hands him a paper] “Here. I saved it for you. Now call.”
Evening sets in. Balcony lights flicker on. Ruat and Rajoni are sitting outside with snacks. Silence fills the air. Ruat’s phone rings. Unknown number. She ignores it
rajni (fl sis)
Why didn’t you answer?”
ruat(fl)
Chewing] “Unknown number. Probably not important.”
rajni (fl sis)
But what if it is?”
ruat(fl)
“If it is, they’ll call again.”
Meanwhile, back at Shafayat’s place…
sadman..ml cousin
Whispering] “Bhai… seems like your fiancée isn’t playing fair. She cut the call!”
shafayat(ml)
Calm but stern] “I’m not the Prime Minister; she doesn’t have to answer my calls.”
sadman..ml cousin
Maybe she thinks you’re the one calling?”
shafayat(ml)
Exactly. That’s why she hung up. Lesson learned: don’t bother her unnecessarily.”
Shafayat finally dials Ruat’s number. Ruat hesitates, then answers.
ruat(fl)
Hello? Who is this?”
shafayat(ml)
Not your brother, idiot
ruat(fl)
Stares at phone] “Future husband…?”
shafayat(ml)
Yes. And yes, I know you’re refusing the wedding. But here’s a reminder: after marriage, you’ll get used to it. No objections. Got it?”
ruat(fl)
: [cutting the call]
rajni (fl sis)
Shocked] “You actually cut the call? Face-to-face is one thing, but this…”
ruat(fl)
[smiling mischievously] “I’m braver than I look. He’ll see soon enough. Phone or in-class, same rules.”
Shafayat glares at the phone, knowing this girl isn’t just ordinary. She’s bold, fearless… and will make every moment challenging for him.
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