ON THE TERRACE
Abhi: (Of course! How can she remember me after 6 months? She might have found someone new…)
"Sure, let's go!"
(They walk silently. Wind blows gently. The terrace is quiet, just the sound of birds in the background.)
Abhi:(thinking)
(Why isn't she saying anything… It's so awkward! I think I should say something to make her feel comfortable.)
"Hmm... How have you been?"
Ishana:(thinking)
(How am I going to tell him I'm a lesbian? Ugh... why does it have to be him? Think, Ishana! You can't marry him, right?)
"Ohh... I'm good."
Abhi:
"That's great. Tell me something about yourself."
Ishana:(thinking)
(Say it now. Just tell him. You're a lesbian. This is your chance!)
"Hmm... I'm a doctor. I work in this hospital. I'm a cardiac surgeon. And... I don't like to talk much."
(takes a deep breath)
"Also... I have no interest in boys."
"One more thing — what you heard from my parents about me — it's not true. I don't have any quality that would make you like me."
Abhi:(confused)
*"Wait… what did you just say? You're a lesbian?"
"Who's going to believe this nonsense?"
Ishana:(serious)
"I'm speaking the truth. I'm a lesbian."
Abhi:(pauses, then smiles slightly)
"Okay… then let me test you."
"Also, just so you know… I don't mind if you are a lesbian."
(He walks closer to her. She steps back slightly, but he grabs her waist gently. Pulls her closer. There is no space left between them now.)
Abhi:(thinking)
(I'm losing control… Her red lips… they're so close… They're pulling me in… I must control myself…)
(He moves closer to her lips. She just stares at him, lost in thoughts. The moment is intense. Just when he's about to kiss her—)
Ishana:(suddenly pushes him back, breathing heavily)
"Stop!!"
(Abhi stumbles a little and comes back to reality. His heartbeat is fast. So is hers.)
Abhi:(smirking)
"If you're really a lesbian… then I don't think you should feel anything, right? Even if I come this close?"
Ishana:(thinking angrily)
(What the hell is he doing!? How can he touch me like that!? Why did he grab my waist — that's a really sensitive place…)
(I was lost in his eyes… and I didn't even notice he was about to kiss me… That moment… it took my breath away!)
(If I hadn't pushed him… he would've kissed me…)
(She gathers herself, straightens her hair, and looks at him firmly.)
Ishana:
"I don't need to prove anything to you."