An Amazon delivery guy delivers a package to Nikhil, who is clearly happy in recieving the parcel. He turns around to his girl friend behind, "Happy New Year!!" She wishes him with a warm hug. "Oh man, you shouldn't have !!" says Nikhil. And they both hug again. He opens the outer wrapping to discover its a Playstation. He is ecstatic!
Later that evening they are shown celebrating with friends. His friends are envious about him. One whispers into his ear "You lucky bastard" and they both share a grin. Rahul and Reshma are walking across the road, he is being forced to go to a hairdresser since Reshma wants to look her best on New Year's eve. Rahul says "I really don't get why you want ME to accompany you? I have my own worries yaar." Reshma gives a 'pretty please' expression that makes Rahul's heart melt. Rahul says "Fine. In return you come with me to watch Star Wars and you won't say a WORD in between while watching" Reshma gives him a kiss and they go inside the salon. Rahul picks a spot in the corner and checks his phone while he watches Reshma talking to this other girl as she gets her haircut. Shortly, Reshma introduces Rahul to this girl "Sarika, meet Rahul. Rahul, You won't believe this, Sarika works in your office building itself..! See, i found you some company in that 'hard workspace' of yours!" Rahul and Sarika share a glance and say Hi. There's some definite chemistry there. As the girls go to pay their bills, Rahul quickly looks Sarika up and whatsapp messages his friend Sarika's picture saying "Met this girl today" Friend responds saying "You lucky bastard" Nikhil wakes up the next morning after a hangover. He looks at the playstation and begins unboxing and hooks it up to the TV. He checks on his girlfriend, she still asleep. He begins playing. It's afternoon, his girlfriend's already showered, ready and wanting to head out. Nikhil still in his pajamas, fixated on the TV. Rahul wakes up the next day, brushes his teeth and gets ready to go to Office. He kisses Reshma before he leaves and closes the door. He bumps into Sarika near the office elevator. They both fix a time to meet later at work. Nikhil's still playing the playstation. His girl says she is going out with her friends, expecting a response - he doesn't move nor turns his head to say goodbye. Girlfriend shows disgust, and slams the door shut. Shots of him playing. Nikhil's dog wants to play - but he doesn't budge- his hands are too busy with the controller to even pet the dog. his dog curls up into the corner to go to sleep. His gf comes back and he is still at it. She yells at him but it has no effect on Nikhil. This continues for days.. Shots of Rahul and Sarika at a coffee shop. Laughing and giggling. Cut scene: Nikhil ignores calls and msgs from his family and friends, with no emotion on his face. Cut Scene: Rahul ignores calls from Reshma, while he's still at the coffee shop. Suddenly the lights go out while Nikhil is playing. This is the only time he shows emotion. He paces up and down waiting to see if the fan starts. His gf thinks he is going crazy. Sarika doesn't show up for coffee that day. Rahul sits alone waiting, and he sees another guy with Sarika heading outside the office. Rahul sees Reshma calling on his phone, he slams the phone to the ground, breaking it. More shots of Nikhil playing, sweating as he does. We see intensity in his eyes. He finally finishes the game and jumps to celebrate. He looks around, nobody is home. On the sofa, there's a note which his gf leaves behind. As he reads, he begins crying and realizes how lonely he is. Cut scene to Rahul: Rahul returns home from work, only to find all of Reshma's stuff gone. Rahul sits near the stairs and starts crying.
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AuthorNikhil Mehta Archives
February 2016
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