screen play you am i edited

8/6/2019 SCREEN PLAY You Am i Edited

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WHO AM I: THE SUBCONSCIOUS ENCOUNTER Joun Ali

M.Bunyad Ali Mateen Hashmat

Momin Tariq M.Sohaib

Mujtaba Hasham

Mustafa Rasheed Hassan Shiekh

Faiza Rauf Nadia Mahmood


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CHARACTERS

MR. ASLAM, an officer in WAPDA in his thirties (Hassan Sheikh)

AALIYA, his wife, and the mother of two children

MR. BUKHARI, a factory owner in Lahore in his forties, who comesto bribe Aslam in order to illegally reduce his electricitybills.

FAISAL, Aslams P.A and also his close friend around 30 yearsold. (Mustafa Rasheed)

FIAZ, Aslams peon in his office a young boy around 20 years old(Mujtaba Hasham)

MR. IMTIAZ, a friend of Mr. Bukhari around forty years old, alsoa factory owner who comes to Aslam to resolve his issues as wellfor a bribe.

NATASHA, a girl around 27 years old, who meets Aslam at thecasino

VOICE, the voice of Aslams unconscious who directs Aslam into

doing wrong deeds

HIMSELF, Aslams conscious, his good side who psychicallyappears in front of him to warn him about his deeds

MAN, the person who threatens Aslam on the phone to pay hismoney, in his forties

DEALER, the dealer at the poker game

CASHIER, the cashier at the casino

SECURITY GUARD, the guards at the casino parking

OFFICER, the officer at the bank credit department

JEWELER, the jeweler who buys the jewelry from Aslam


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The story takes place in Lahore where Aslam has been working for ten years, living a normal life, with a nominal salary and not many luxuries to enjoy for his wife and children. Aslam getsa chance to change his life through wrong means and his lifetakes many turns as he makes decisions between whats right and whats not, and faces both good and bad side of his inner self which he wasnt aware of earlier.

1. INT. INSIDE MR. ASLAMS OFFICE. DAY. LAHORE.

M r. Aslam is sitting at his office, going through his files. The

phone rings, M r. Aslam picks up

FAISAL: Sir Mr. Bukhari is here to see you.

MR. ASLAM: Alright send him in.

M r. Bukhari enters the office

MR. ASLAM: good afternoon, have a seat Sir, how may I be of somehelp to you.

MR. BUKHARI: Thank you, you are the only person that can be ofhelp to me, because of the authority and the power that isbrought to you by this very designation that you hold. And bylooking at a respectable man like you I can confidently say thatno man would have gone back dissatisfied if he had come to youfor some kind of assistance. But surely the man would havereceived more than what he had come for. And that sir is thesame reason for me being before you at this moment.

MR. ASLAM: Sir, that is my duty that I sit here to fulfill, andwithout any self interest in my mind I had listen to peoplesproblem who had come here, each word with sincerity, eachproblem as it was my own and to device ways under the very lawand to do everything that is possible to me by the authority.Therefore I assure you that everything will be done to solveyour problem, just as soon as I know what it is.


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MR. BUKHARI: Ah, your word surely put me to rest, sir; I ownthis factory in the outskirts of the city. Im involved in thebusiness of garments, which in return provide for the well beingof me and my family, but that sense of security in monetaryterms has been declining over the period, along with theincrease in all the other necessary cost that is to be incurredin order for me to carry my operations, one thing bothers me alot and is placing a threat for my business and as well as myfamily.

MR. ASLAM: Sir if Im not wrong, the thing that you talk aboutwhich is being a problem for you and your business has surely todo something with me and the department that I work for here,which controls and distributes the electric supply to householdsand businesses. If that is the case than I can assure you that

your worries will soon come to an end. Now, I would like you toexplain the exact problem that you face so I can go into thedetail of the matter and solve it in your benefit.

MR. BHUKARI: yes, thank you sir, while conducting the operationsin my factory, the electricity bills that I receive are highlyunjust and unfavorable for me, around a million rupees per monthfor the electricity is what a man in my shoes cannot think of

affording along with the increase in all other expenses, you dounderstand very well sir that it becomes very difficult tosupport a family in these circumstances.

(Mr. Aslam while looking through the electricity bill of Mr.Bukharis Factory bills)

MR. ASLAM: Yes I do understand that very much without a doubt.But by looking at the records of your factory and the

electricity bills I do not come across any mistake or act ofinjustice against you regarding your bills sir, I agree theamount might not be favorable for you but by matching theutilizations and the cost, I do not see how it is unjust.


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MR. BUKHARI: Sir, I came to you not because I believe that therehas been a mistake from your side or your department, but forone reason that I believe a man like you would be willing tounderstand the core problem that I face. With due respect sharethe pain that I suffer and relate to it as your own, and by theuse of your authority take me out of my miseries. In return Iwill provide that man everything that he wants, which will inreturn take him out of his miseries.

MR. ASLAM: Then Im sorry sir, since I am not the man that youare looking for

MR. BUKHARI; Is that so sir? Are you not the man that they talkabout, when they say that not even once in the time of yourservice you let a man go disappointed? Arent you the man who is

always willing to help another? Arent you the man who alone hassuch unquestionable authority in the department to solve suchissues? But I am sure sir that you are the man that I am lookingfor and have found and I am the man that you have been lookingfor. Since you are the same man who has a family with wants anddemands which have never been fulfilled in the past 25 years ofyour service, but that can surely be changed right now. A changewhich will create a relationship between two men who think ofeach others benefit, a change which will make an unhappy wife,happy. And a bond between father and his children which is the

most joyful one. Are you still willing to deny the fact that youare the man I have been looking for?

MR. ASLAM: What is that you are exactly trying to say? Correctme if I am wrong. Are you say saying that you want me to reducethe amount of electricity tariff that you receive for yourfactory and in return you will give me a bribe for my sin fullact for which my God does not allow?

MR. BUKHARI: Absolutely not sir, please forgive me since youhave gotten me wrong. There is certainly no question of a sinsuch as the one you speak of, I am just hoping for a favor fromyou, and in return of that favor I am willing to do a favor foryou, my friend. So what is that you have to say to that?

(M r. Aslam after a pause)


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MR. ASLAM: .. Hmm if you put it that way, then I dont see anyharm in such a relation of friend ship.

(M r. Bukhari stretches his arm for a shake)

MR. BUKHA RI: Alright then, to a new friend ship

(M r. Aslam, while shaking hands)

MR. ASLAM: To a new friendship it is, and you dont worry aboutit, I will personally look into this matter and your problemwould be solved.

MR. BUKHARI: Thank you very much sir, you once again have provedthe loyalty that you have with mankind, and didnt let anotherman go disappointed from your office, oh and yeah my part of the

deal.(M r. Bukhari picks a bag from the floor which he brought withhim and places it on top of the table before M r. Aslam)

MR. BUKHARI: Here is a small token of our friendship.

MR. ASLAM: Thank you; it was a pleasure meeting a person likeyou.

(M r. Bukhari stands up and walks out of the office)

2. INT. INSIDE MR. ASLAMS HOUSE. NIGHT. LAHORE.

MR. ASLA M enters his house with the briefcase in his hand, hiswife is in the kitchen washing dishes and the kids are off toosleep.

AALIYA: You are back, and what do you have in that briefcase?

MR. ASLAM: It is the end of our worries, now you dont have toworry about money all the time and yell at me, since we willhave enough from now. You can see it for your self.

AALIYA: I dont believe it, its too good to be true, and wheredid it come from? And why do you look so upset?

MR. ASLAM: Oh its nothing, just a minor headache; I will go inthe room and rest now, and dont worry about where it came from.


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AALIYA: Ok. You do that, I will be right there after I am donewith the dishes.

M r. Aslam walks in the room and lies down and closes his eyesand he hears a voice.

VOICE: Whats wrong? Are you not happy?

M r. Aslam is shocked, he gets up and looks around and doesntsee any one. Then he asked.

MR. ASLAM: Who are you? And where are you?

VOICE: You cant see me but you can very much hear me. I am avoice within you Aslam, I have been with you since your veryexistence. But today I come to ask you that why have you become

upset?

MR. ASLAM: Its because of the unforgivable act of sin that Icommitted today.

VOICE: Listen to yourself Aslam, why do you call it an act ofsin when its not. Dont you see there is nothing bad that youhave done. There is no one that you intended to harm butinstead, you have done well. Now for once you have done what isright. Now is the time you start to live the way you aresupposed to and I am here to help you, guide you, and tell you

whats right and whats wrong since you know very little. Dontyou see how happy your wife was? Now is the time Aslam, for youand I to make everything right.

MR. ASLAM: You are in fact right, I am really grateful that youare here to help and tell me what to do, since I know verylittle.

VOICE: I will be there, whenever you need me, now go to sleepand stop thinking about what you shouldnt.

3. EXT. OUTSIDE ON THE ROAD. NIGHT. LAHORE.

M r. Aslam is driving back home after work. The voice comes backand talks to him.

VOICE: Where are you going?

Aslam gets a little surprised.


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MR. ASLAM: oh its you again, well I am going back home, thisis what I always do after work.

VOICE: Oh poor Aslam, see this is exactly what your problem is.Men like you are blind who do not see the opportunities they get

every day, but instead live their lives just as pathetic as theyhave been, and then regret upon how miserable they are. But youdont have to worry; I am here to tell you what you are supposeto do in order to change your life in a better way. Let me takeyou to a place where should be rite now, and not at your home.

MR. ASLAM: Hmm, alright. But where are we exactly going?

VOICE: My friend, we are going to get you rich, we are going tothe Casino.

MR. ASLAM: What? A casino? But I have never been to a casino.

VOICE: Exactly, so how have your life been?

MR. ASLAM: Miserable.

VOICE: Then now it is the time to change it. Casino is a placewhere you go with the small amount of money that you have, andcome out with way more than you ever had before, from now onwhenever you go back home, you go with more and more money thatyou ever had. This way all your miseries will end and you will

head towards a better life that you always dreamt of.

Aslam smiles and drives to the casino

MR. ASLAM: Ah we are here, time to get rich.

Aslam parks the car and walks inside the casino.

4. INT. INSIDE THE CASINO. NIGHT. LAHORE

Aslam is gambling and placing the money that he has in order togain more, after a few hours Aslam has made double of what hecame with, and decides to go back home.

5. EXT. OUTSIDE THE CASINO. NIGHT.


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M r. Aslam is walking towards his car and looks up in the sky smiling.

MR ASLAM: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

VOICE: Thank you for what?

MR ASLAM: Thanks for guiding me, you made my life rather yougave me the real meaning of life.

6. INT. INSIDE ASLAMS HOUSE. NIGHT

M r. Aslam walks inside the house with another briefcase of money and his wife is watching TV.

AALIYA: Arent you quite late today? Where were you?

MR ASLAM: Yes, I got stuck in a meeting and here you go, takethis. (Aslam hands over the brief case)

AALIYA: Whats this?

MR ASLAM: Its what we always wanted. Its the solution to ourproblems and beginning of our happiness.

AALIYA: It surely is, but still Aslam it fears me inside, when Ithink of how you are getting this money, but I dont ask. SinceI know what you do, you do for our happiness and the happinessof our children. But I still want assurance from you thatwhatever the means right or wrong, this money comes from. Itwill not now and not later brings any harm for us or to ourchildren.

MR ASLAM: Your worries are valid, but let me assure you that

whatever I do now is solely for the benefit of our family andfor no other reason. Dont you think this is so?

AALIYA: No Doubt, we are moving towards a better lifestyle dayby day and we can now plan a promising future for our children.We are not afraid of going to parties any more; we can now


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afford to wear party apparels and can have a better schoolingfor our children.( Aslam and his Wife moves towards the room).

7. EXT. CASINOS PARKING. NIGHT

( After a few weeks, as per the routine Aslam is walking back tohis car when he sees a smart, tall girl dressed up in a pink and white skirt, with beautiful long hair and possessed an innocentface, smiles at Aslam and says)

NATASHA: Hey, I have been seeing you from quite long now you docome here very often, dont you, mr?

MR ASLAM: My name is Aslam. And yes, I do in fact, but how is itof any concern to you?

NATASHA: Oh, I am Natasha. Well, I just couldnt stop noticingyou on that poker table, and on top you have a fantasticpersonality, that draws me more to you than anything else.

MR ASLAM: Lady, let me tell you that I am married and havechildren, so if there is something more than a friendship that

you desire from me than let me tell you that you are barking ata wrong tree.

NATASHA: Absolutely not. I wouldnt give a thought to ourrelationship if we have any to be more than a mere friendship.So, what do you say? Should we grab a drink someday?

MR ASLAM: Right now I cant commit anything. Hope to see yousome other day.

NATASHA: Sure, why not. We will meet at the same place tomorrowand we might get a drink as well. So, see you then.

MR ASLAM: We might but still no promise, take care. It was nicemeeting you.

8. INT. ASLAMS HOME. NIGHT


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(M r. Aslam arrives back at home, and finds his wife asleep onthe sofa of the common room without a blanket though its toocold. He goes and gets a blanket from the room and covers her with it, and then change his clothes, as he starts to undresshis shirt in front of the mirror he gives a deep look into hisface).

VOICE: You look very attractive today, dont you? Whats thematter? (I n a very sarcastic voice)

MR ASLAM: I am cool indeed, and by the way there is no suchthing that you are thinking of.

VOICE: Hah! You are lying to yourself indeed.

MR ASLAM: Whats your advice on this matter, should I go to seethat girl tomorrow?

VOICE: Yeah, Of Course, you should go to see her tomorrow infact you must go.

MR ASLAM: Dont you think Ill be cheating my wife, when she isso sincere to me?

VOICE: Arent you tired of coming back home to the same personsince the past ten years. Come on, its time to change your lifea bit. Listen, you are not that old to be bound with the samewife, you look cool and you deserve the charm.

MR ASLAM: But still, you are speaking the truth but I am alsonot telling a lie. Its wrong, (after a pause) its wrong, inany case.

VOICE: Ok, then stay with your old fashioned, so called sincerewife. You are favoring a woman who never cared for your desires,you think that you are cheating a woman who never dressed theway you wanted her to be? Did she ever please you with the charmthat you always desired for?

( Aslam hears the footsteps)


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ASLAM: I think my wife is coming to the room. Well answeringyour question. Mmm.! Well I dont know, we should call thisoff. I am going to sleep. (Aslam is facing the mirror)

( His wife enters the room)

AALIYA: Ooh! You are here. When did you come?

MR ASLAM!! Ooh Aaaaaa.!! (I n a sleepy voice) turns and looksat the clock, around half hour.

AALIYA: Why didnt you see me?( While Aslam changes the clothes, his wife laid down on theright side of the bed, facing the roof).

MR ASLAM: You were sleeping, my dear. Anyways how did the daygo? How are kids?

AALIYA: The day went fine, I went to pick the children up fromschool today, where I met their instructor, well, she told methat the kids are doing well and informed me about the upcomingexams. Ummm!! What are you up to?

( While lying on the left side of bed facing Aaliya)

MR ASLAM: Huhhh!!The day was really busy there was a lot of workthat I had to go through. There was an important meeting today,and after the meeting the Boss told us about the upcomingAllowances.

( Aslam turns out the light by taking his left hand to the switchon the wall behind the bed and then moves towards his wife and slowly hugs her with his left arm, and then puts his left leg onher.

MR ASLAM: Waaoww!! You are still young ( He gives a gentle kisson her neck and continues to do so)

AALIYA: ( Slightly resists him by lowering his arm from her body) . Honey! I am really tired today, and I am not in a mood todo so.


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( Aslam didnt like this act of her and moves back to the leftside of the bed after few moments Aslam hears the voice).

VOICE: See!! I told you and thats exactly what happened. Now, Ibelieve that you know well what step you are going to take now.

MR ASLAM: Yeah! I better know now ( says in a slow voice).

AALIYA: ( Slowly moves and says in a sleepy voice) What? What areyou saying? Are you talking to me?

MR. ASLAM: No, I am talking to myself. You better sleep now asyou are tired enough.

(N o response from wife as she has already slept. Aslam slowly moves his left hand to the side table and get his mobile phone,and says to himself) MR.ASLAM: My wife is good for nothing. Her words of sincerityare of no meanings to me anymore. I think now I should seeNatasha tomorrow, she is pretty. ( Aslam then marks the date and time for meeting N atasha the next day on his phone and sleeps).

9. INT. ASLAMS HOME. DAY

( Aslam wakes up with the ring of the alarm, and finds that hiswife is not in the room, he finds his phone and at a glancelooks at the appointments and gets pleased when he sees themeeting with N atasha at 09 : 00 p.m at the casino. He turns and looks at the clock. He gets up).

MR. ASLAM: Aaliya!! (I n a loud voice)

AALIYA: Yeesss! (I n a loud voice)

MR. ASLAM: Where are you?

AALIYA: I am in the kitchen, getting the children ready forschool.

MR. ASLAM: Can you get my clothes ready?

AALIYA: Not right now, Honey! I am really busy at the moment.


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MR. ASLAM: Its useless to request you, because you dont care.(M urmuring)

( After few seconds)AALIYA: Honey, you get ready I am making breakfast for you.

MR. ASLAM: Ohhkeyy! (I n great anger).

( Aslam opens the cabinet and looks over all the shirts and chooses to wear a new shirt, he unpacks the new shirt and thenmatches it with a trouser and then walks towards the bathroom ashe locks the door light disappears)

MR ASLAM: Oh God! (I n anger) This Load shedding sucks!! How amI going to shave now?

( Then he moves the curtains away from the window pane and startshaving in the light of sun meanwhile Aaliya is preparing breakfast)

AALIYA: I will make Aslam happy, indeed I will satisfy himtonight, last night I didnt do good to him, my bad, I shouldnthave reacted this way (M U RM U RING ) , this cheese sandwich that Ihave made is his favorite breakfast. Last time when I made this

he ate it with great joy.(She tastes it with a fork to check the salt and pepper)

(M urmuring continues)WIFE: Mmm! Yummy, very tasty. This new recipe is a miracle. Ithink Aslam is about to come for breakfast I should clean thetable quickly.

( She hears the sound of the footsteps on the staircase, Aslamwalks towards the door, picks up the N ewspaper and then walks

back to the dining table).

MR. ASLAM: Where are the kids?

AALIYA: School bus arrived and they have left for the school,just before you came down.


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AALIYA: Honey! You are looking gorgeous today. I am happy youwore the new shirt and the trousers are matching with the shirttoo. And the change in the hairstyle is giving you a dashinglook, Isnt it the same hair style which you used to make whenwe used to meet before getting married?( Aslam starts eating the sandwiches)

MR. ASLAM: Yes, its been ten years.

AALIYA: I still remember that time, when you used to pick me upfrom college on your new motorbike, and also the long travelthat we did to canal side, I can still feel the fragrance of thetrees and the coldness of the weather. And the coffee on theweekends was above all the pleasures. What a time that was?(Stating it in a very exciting mood).

( Aslam is not giving importance to her words)

MR. ASLAM: Hmm..!! (Nodded) That was good, but now its gone.

AALIYA: What do you mean? Its not gone, you are here, I amhere.

MR. ASLAM: I am talking about the time ( in a very serious tone).

( Aaliya was expecting that Aslam will like the sandwiches and will surely praise them)

AALIYA: Well, how are the sandwiches, you liked em?

MR. ASLAM: Hmm..!! Its fine.

AALIYA: Where is your tie?

MR ASLAM: Oh..! I think I forgot it in the room. Can u get itfor me?

AALIYA: Sure, Sure.( Aaliya goes into the room and looks for the tie on the dressing table and on the bed, but she doesnt find it. She comes back tothe dining room.


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AALIYA: Aslam, it isnt there).

MR ASLAM: I knotted then left the tie just before I was comingdown, I dont know where the hell I have placed it.

AALIYA: You want more sandwiches or anything else, Honey?

MR ASLAM: I am done, fetch me a glass of juice.( Aaliya goes to the kitchen to get the juice, in the meanwhileAslam goes to the room and gets another tie, knots it, and comesback to the dining room, Aaliya serves him the juice and fitsthe tie onto the collar).

MR ASLAM: I am leaving, I am getting late.( Aslam walks towards the door, holding his briefcase in his lefthand and takes the key from the key stand behind the door).

AALIYA: Okay, Good Bye Honey! Have a wonderful day.( The door shuts)

10. INT. ASLAMS CAR.DAY

( As Aslam was driving his way to the office he gets the gas onhis way, he was in deep thoughts that whether he should meetN atasha or not, because he became double minded again after afriendly and caring attitude of his wife).

VOICE: Have you gone mad? You will miss the luckiest chance ifyou dont see Natasha today; this once in a lifetime opportunityis knocking at your door.

MR ASLAM: I dont want to cheat my wife, but I also dont wantto miss the chance. ( With a devilish smile on his face).

VOICE: Hah! Who is telling you to cheat on your wife, this is achance for you to enjoy your life to the fullest, remember youare not cheating on your wife because you have no intentions tomarry her.

(Phone rings)


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MR. ASLAM: Oh! Who is disturbing me and my thoughts?

( He takes out the phone from the left pocket)

MR. ASLAM: Oh! Its Mr. Bukhari. Hello! How are you?

MR. BUKHARI: I am fine Sir, how are doing?

MR. ASLAM: I am fine, you tell sir, you are happy with the billsnow or still facing any issues?

MR. BUKHARI: I surely am sir, thanks to you. Sir if you dontmind, there is another favor that I would be needing from you.

MR. ASLAM: Sure sir! Anything for you, since you know very wellhow to please a friend in return

MR. BUKHARI: You can count on that. Well, I will be sending afriend to your office shortly his name is Imtiaz, please assisthim in his matter as you assisted me, and in return he will begrateful to you as I was. I hope that you dont have any issue.

MR. ASLAM: Not at all sir, Pleasure will be all mine. Take Care.

MR BUKHARI: Bye.(M eanwhile he arrives at the office)

11. INT. ASLAMS OFFICE. DAY(M r. Aslam enters into his office and moves towards his table,quickly he looks at the to-do list that is posted on the noticeboard, there he sees an appointment with his legal advisor, hemarks a cross in front of it and makes a wink against it. A peonstanding behind him sees him doing so, and passed a smile tohim, Aslam gets guilty for this, he tells the peon to call theP.A)

FAISAL: Good Morning Sir! You called me.

MR ASLAM: I want you to do a very important work for me.

FAISAL: Sure Sir, will be more than happy to do so.


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MR ASLAM: Ok, Come and see me in five minutes, Meanwhile I willprepare a work outline for you, which will clarify about whatyou are actually expected to do.

FAISAL: Ok, sure sir.

(While Aslam is writing the work outline for the P.A, A personcomes to MR ASLAMS office holding a briefcase in his left handand introduces himself as friend of Mr. Bukhari)

MR IMTIAZ: Hello Sir!

MR ASLAM: Yes please have a seat! How can I help you?

MR IMTIAZ: I am Imtiaz, I am the president of Trade Union of the

leather industry, Mr. Bukhari spoke to you on the phone aboutme. Didnt he?

MR ASLAM: Oh Yes he did. What would you like to have a cup oftea or a cold drink?

( Aslam rings the bell and the peon comes in)

FIAZ: Yes Sir! You called me.

MR. IMTIAZ: Mmm! Its too hot today so cold drink would be abetter option.

MR ASLAM: Fiaz, go and get a chilled coke for Mr. Imtiaz, getone for me too. (After a pause) So Mr Imtiaz how can I serveyou?

MR IMTIAZ: I have come here for the same issue for which MrBukhari came to you, I hope that you will be of great help forme as you were for Mr. Bukhari and in return you will be pleased

as you were pleased by him.( Peon enters into the office and serves the drinks)MR ASLAM: You can leave now, call my P.A.

FIAZ: Sure Sir, I will give him your message.

MR IMTIAZ: Sir, what do you suggest in my case?


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MR ASLAM: Kindly give me two minutes, so that I can assign thework to the P.A. You take the drink in the meanwhile.

MR IMTIAZ: Sure Sir.

( The door knocks)MR ASLAM: Yesss! Come in.

FAISAL: Sir!

MR ASLAM: Here is the file, make sure you do this before 07:00and you do it the right way because I have to leave early today.(Faisal leaves the office and the door shuts)

MR ASLAM: I need some details from you, in order to get yourwork done.(Aslam hands him a piece of paper)

MR IMTIAZ: What kind of information am I supposed to write onthis piece of paper?

MR ASLAM: Just write down the complete address where thebusiness is in operation your telephone number and your National

Tax Number.(I mtiaz writes the required information on the paper)

MR ASLAM: Is there anything else you want me to do?

MR IMTIAZ: No Sir, this will be all, and one more thing sir, dolet me know, if I could be of any help to you regarding anymatter, whatever the time of the day. Just give me a ring. Hereis my card.

MR. ASLAM: Oh, Thank you so much, and I promise that you willnot have to worry any more regarding your bill.

MR. IMITIAZ: I hope that this deal between you and I remainsunrevealed.


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MR. ASLAM: Sure, Sure Sir! Since MR. Bukhari is my close friend,that makes you my friend. Therefore I am obligate to keep yoursecrets unrevealed as I keep my own.MR IMTIAZ: Alright Thank you Sir, I am leaving now. Take Care.MR ASLAM: Oh, You too, Take Care.(M r. I mtiaz hands over the briefcase to M r Aslam and walks outof the office).

( Aslam picks up the phone and calls Faisal to see him in theoffice after few minutes Faisal comes to him)FAISAL: Yes Sir!

MR ASLAM: I need a favor from you?

FAISAL: Oh Sir, what kind of favor you need from me?

MR ASLAM: Go and get my car washed from the nearest servicestation.

FAISAL: Alright Sir, but what about the work that you assignedto me, I am half way in doing it and I might complete it beforetime.

MR ASLAM: No Worries, you can submit me the work tomorrow.

FAISAL: Ok Sir! As you say.

(MR ASLA M puts his hand in the pocket and takes out the car keys)MR ASLAM: Here you go, take the keys.( Faisal takes the keys from Aslam and goes out, Aslam continueswith his work but as time passes he cant concentrate on hiswork as his attentions are more diverted towards N atasha).

VOICE: What are you doing Aslam? You still are doing your work.Dont take that much of stress. Come on, you are going to meether for the first time. You should look fresh.

MR ASLAM: Oh Man! You are going to ruin me. Okay (he said thisby putting all his work away) heres my work.( Aslam looks at the clock)


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MR ASLAM: Why isnt the time passing today?

VOICE: Its not your fault, neither the times fault. Its onlybecause you are in deep thoughts of Natasha and waiting for thetime to pass, rather you concentrate on your work.

( Aslam calls Faisal from the office phone)MR ASLAM: Hey Faisal, make sure that the car is washed properlyand how much time you will take more to return?

FAISAL: Sir, you dont worry its done, I am on my way back tothe office.

MR ASLAM: Okay, Okay thats good, one more thing bring a bouquetof red roses and keep it in the car trunk.

FAISAL: (sarcastically) Hmm! Okay Sir, I will do so.

MR ASLAM: Ok, Good.

( Aslam is sitting on his office chair and then start moving thechair back and forth and is facing the roof with the eyes shut,relaxing his muscles. After sometime Faisal enters the office

and hands over his car keys)

FAISAL: Here is your car key sir, the car is washed properly andthe bouquet is resting in the trunk

MR ASLAM: Ok thats great. How much do I owe you for thisservice?

FAISAL: No sir its not a big amount leave it.

MR ASLAM: Well if you want to spend something on me, then keepit due I promise I wont spare you on this (both laugh) now tellme the amount.

FAISAL: Sir its 2500; 500 for the car wash and 2000 for thebouquet.


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MR ASLAM: Here you go take this and I hope that the amount worththe service.(Mr Aslam takes out money from his wallet and handit to faisal)

FAISAL: Sure why not sir the bouquet I have bought is the bestin the market and I believe that this is for someone very valuedfor you.

MR ASLAM: Friend you are not only my personal assistant and youknow that, I believe that I always shared my personal matterswith you so here is a new one.

FAISAL: Its must be a girl sir.

MR ASLAM: Smart boy, I must say. Since, you already know I wonthave to waste my time in telling you what exactly the twist is.

FAISAL: Surely not.

MR ASLAM: Well I am going to meet a girl tonight for the veryfirst time in my life, apart from my wife, who however not seemsto be interested in me anymore. I have taken it on my head and Iam really nervous about that. (After a pause) well you know howsimple my life has always been. I never looked at any other girl

in my life other than my wife and in fact I lived a very boredlife. A life that always floated between my home and my officethrough my career as a paper ship floats on the stagnant waterbetween two places, you know, I wanted some change in mymonotonous taste I never dated any one. So I dont have anyexperience. Thats why I am feeling nervous can you guide methrough this situation?

FAISAL: Why not sir, this will definitely bring a positivechange in your life. Trust me! Sir look, I have been working

with you for 5 years and I have never seen you dressed up inthis manner, see how your trouser is making a perfect match withyour other apparel and I believe that the girl you are going tomeet tonight is the perfect match for you.

MR ASLAM: What change do you think that girl can bring in mylife, think and answer rationally.


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MR ASLAM: Oh come on, it just sounds good, but I am not going todo anything like that to her, its just the first meeting.

VOICE: If it sounds good, the same way it will feel good, andtrust me you will surely kiss her when you meet.

MR ASLAM: You are crazy I must say.

( Aslam closes the trunk gently with a smile, unlocks the car and open the door with his right hand, puts the briefcase on theback seat and starts to drive towards the destination)

13. INT.EXT. ASLAMS CAR. NIGHT

( While he is on the move he thinks)

MR ASLAM: I doubt, whether she will come or not? (After a pause)Well if she doesnt come, I will present this bouquet to themother of my children Hahh! So called wife.

VOICE: Why are you getting confused about this?? My advice toyou will be to concentrate on Natasha more, and stop thinking ofwife.

( Aslam stops at the signal and looks at his face, in the rear view mirror and talks to himself)

MR ASLAM: Are these the appropriate looks for such an importantevent? Will these apparels attract her? And am I looking fresh?

VOICE: Yeah sure your looks and your apparels perfectly fit onthe situation. You are looking as fresh as the flowers on yourbouquet.

( While he is in his deep thoughts, suddenly a car horns startshonking and it continues until he gets disturbed, as he lowersthe side window of the driving seat and looks at the driver of the car behind him, yelling at him to move the car at a glancehe looks at the signal and finds it green)


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MR ASLAM: OOhh!! Sorry, sorry, sorry ( while moving his car and take his right hand out of the window as he is apologizing)( Aslam looks at the watch on his left hand)

MR ASLAM: oh my God, I am getting late ( After a pause) I mustdrive fast now.

14. EXT. CASINO OPEN AIR PARKING LOT. NIGHT

( Aslam drives the car to the parking where he is stopped by theguard for minor security check)

SECURITY GUARD: Sir, kindly switch off the lights and open thehood and trunk of the car

MR ASLAM: Sure!!

(G uard quickly examines the car and gives the signal to move thecar ahead. Aslam parks the car in row 3 and walks towards thecasino, holding the bouquet in his right hand)

MR ASLAM: Its 9 and I am here, dont know about her (looks inthe sky) God knows better!

( And then continues to walk towards the entrance gate, justbefore he enters, he finds N atasha on the bench that is placed on the right side of the entrance gate. N atasha is using her cell phone. M r. Aslam stops).VOICE: Look she is here before you.

MR ASLAM: Ahaan! There she is!!

VOICE: Go and greet her, this will give her a good impression.

( Aslam steps towards N atasha)MR ASLAM: Hey, how are you?

NATASHA: Ohh (N atasha gets up) hello Aslam! I am fine. ( shemoves her right hand towards Aslam and gets little closer) I waswaiting for you anxiously and I knew you will come. I was hereon the bench just to welcome you.


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( Aslam shakes hand)MR ASLAM: This is for you ( presents her the bouquet)

NATASHA: Oh beautiful beautiful I must say (she looks delightedwhile accepting the bouquet) you are looking gorgeous by theway ( She slightly hugs him)

MR ASLAM: You are looking pretty too ( Kisses her on the cheeks)

VOICE: Ahaan.!! See, it doesnt only sound good, it also feelsgood.

( Aslam and N atasha walk towards the casino.)MR ASLAM: Ooh please, go away this time.

VOICE: Ahaan!!! As you say.

(N atasha stops)NATASHA: Did you say something to me?

MR ASLAM: Oh no, not at all.( They step inside)

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INT. CASINO. NIGHT

( Both enters the casino chattering in a good mood)MR ASLAM: How about having dinner?

NATASHA: You hungry??

MR ASLAM: Yup, little bit, I think we should have a meal

NATASHA: Okay sure, Why not

( Both looking for a table)MR ASLAM: How about that table? Next to the billing counter( pointing towards the left)

NATASHA: Its fine but why dont we sit in some isolation, whatdo you think?


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MR ASLAM: Yeah its a good idea, indeed.

NATASHA: How about that corner table right next to the plantedwindow ? ( Pointing with her left arm)

MR ASLAM: Ooh okay. That one is good.

( Both move towards the table Aslam stops in the mid)

MR ASLAM: I need to go to the bathroom. You sit and I will joinyou on the table in a couple of minutes.

NATASHA: Sure.

( Aslam enters the bathroom, washes his face OVE R the sink, drieshis face with a tissue and looks at himself in the mirror.Suddenly he sees a man in the mirror, that look exactly likehim, even dressed up in the same way, standing on the right sidebehind him. He gets shocked)MR ASLAM: Who are you? (I n a shivering voice)

HIMSELF: I am you Aslam, rather Aslam, you are me.

( Aslam turns around and there is no one in the bathroom, then heturns back and looks into the mirror and finds him again, hegets scared)

MR ASLAM: What the hell are you talking about? (I n a miserabletone)

HIMSELF: You tell me what are you talking about? Huhh, sayinghell to yourself? You..! Poor chap.

( Aslams forehead is full of sweat, he gets really scared)MR ASLAM: Look I dont know who you are?

HIMSELF: You dont need to know that. You traitor!! You arecheating on your wife!!


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( Suddenly the bathroom door opens, Aslam turns around, a manenters the bathroom Aslam turns and looks back in the mirror and he is gone. Aslam shakes his head and takes a deep breath and looks at himself into the mirror he finds himself pale. Hesplashes some water on his face and then leaves the bathroom. Ashe steps out of the bathroom he finds N atasha sitting on thecorner table)

MR ASLAM: Oh! There she is.

VOICE: Come on go to her and release all your worries.

( This result in the vanishing of all his stress, he gets calmand joins N atasha on the table. N atasha calls the waiter)

WAITER: Yes Maam how can I serve you?

NATASHA: I want you to take the order, show the menu.

( Waiter gives the menu card to both)

NATASHA: Let us go over the menu; I will call you in a bit.

WAITER: Sure Maam I am right there besides the counter

( Aslam and N atasha take a look at the menu and look at eachother and smile)

MR ASLAM: What would you like to have?

NATASHA: Dear, I offered you a drink yesterday which makes youmy guest, so the choice is all yours.

MR ASLAM: Ahan, Thanks for the respect

(N atasha interrupts and speaks in a speedy tone)NATASHA: Here we go I have a very special idea.

MR ASLAM: Oh, what so special?

NATASHA: Lets turn this dinner into an exciting game.


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MR ASLAM: Ahaan what kind of game?

NATASHA: Ok listen, you order the meal of your choice and I willorder my favorites.

MR ASLAM: Then what is so special about it?

NATASHA: Since we are un familiar to each others taste, andthe exciting part is that we will exchange our meals, this waywe will get to know each others choice.

MR ASLAM: Oh wow thats really great. (M r. Aslam calls thewaiter) hey come here!

( Waiter comes, Aslam looks at N atasha)

MR ASLAM: You go first!

NATASHA: Okay chicken Pineapple with extra topping of almondsand cashews, roasted to perfection Mmmm one egg fried rice andthats it.

WAITER: And what about the drink maam?

NATASHA: Oh mmm one Pinacolada enriched with coco powder.

WAITER: And what about you, sir?

MR ASLAM: Chicken black pepper stake with mustard sauce and aboiled potato Mmmm and one strawberry smoothie. That will beall.

WAITER: Thank you sir! Your meal will be served in 20mins.

( Waiter leaves and they both continue in some talk)NATASHA: So, What are you as a professional?

MR ASLAM: I work as EXEN in WAPDA LESCO (Lahore Electric SupplyCompany), its a government organization.


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( While N atasha is answering Aslams question, Aslams phonerings, He accidently answers the call and then ask N atasha tokeep quiet)

MR ASLAM: Its my wife. (I n a low voice to N atasha) Hello! Howare you, ( on the phone)

AALIYA: Where are you honey and when are you coming back.

MR ASLAM: Listen! I am in the middle of a meeting cannot talkand I will be late.

NATASHA: Awww, Why did you do that?

MR ASLAM: Listen! She is a very conservative type of woman, youdont know, telling you this frankly, to me she is just themother of my kids and there is nothing more that I expect fromher.

NATASHA: Well, Still, she is your wife.

MR ASLAM: (I gnoring what N atasha said) I am done with the meal,and believe me I ate this for the very first time in my lifeever and it was very tasty. You have a very good taste I must

say.

NATASHA: Nothing can be more important for me than the fact thatyou liked it. Your words made a home in my heart.

MR ASLAM: I really enjoyed this game of yours. Are you done?

NATASHA: I am done, I was waiting for you to finish. Dear, Iwill be back in a moment.( She walks towards the bathroom)

VOICE: Hey! Look at her body. How pretty she is looking in thetight jeans and black short top.

( Aslam shakes his head)

MR ASLAM: You are planning to destroy me, arent you?


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VOICE: I am not destroying you; I am making your life joyful.(While Natasha is in the bathroom, Aslam pays the bill)

VOICE: Hey! Look she is coming towards the table. What a bodyshe possesses, Awesome.

( Aslam moves his head towards N atasha and stares her from head to toe in detail, his eyes slowly moves along the body as shemoves)

MR ASLAM: Oh my God! What kind of curves she has. She is so....

(N atasha notices his eyes moving along her body as she moves,but she ignores it)

NATASHA: Dear, enough with the food, lets play some poker.

MR ASLAM: Sure, lets go.

( Aslam gets up from the table and both of them hold each othershand and take a round of the games side while doing so they passby a table on which Faisal and his girlfriend were sitting and Faisal sees Aslam with a young girl, Faisal speaks to his self)

FAISAL: Ooo I see! This is the girl that Boss was talkingabout, he told me that it is his first meeting but doesnt seemsto be.

MR ASLAM: Its not that crowded today. Isnt it?

NATASHA: Hum! Might be because of workdays.

( Aslam is about to play Poker, meanwhile he sees Faisal with a

girl coming towards him, and Faisal is talking to someone on the phone, as Fasial shakes his hand to Aslam, Faisal puts the phone

on hold; call is still connected and puts it in his pocket).

FAISAL: Hello! How are you? Whats going on? You enjoying?


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MR ASLAM: Hey Faisal! I am good, meet her, she is my friendNatasha.

FAISAL: Ooh! Hello Natasha! How are you?

NATASHA: I am fine, nice to meet you.(M eanwhile Faisals girlfriend greets N atasha)

( Aslam indulges into a doubt, that if Faisal has come here tofollow him).MR ASLAM: You play Poker, Come join me.

FAISAL: No I dont play Poker; I am here with my friend today,just to get a drink.

MR ASLAM: Ohh great!! Then have fun.

( Faisal and his girlfriend leaves, Aslam sits at a poker gameand the game starts with a good pair of cards in Aslams hand,N atasha keeps on pumping Aslam to raise the amount of bet, and he does so each time, and here comes the moment of conclusion,all five cards are placed facing upward on the table and everyone has placed their bet, N atasha takes hold of the mic)NATASHA: People! Here comes the moment of conclusion and I feel

that my very special friend Aslam will take the lead, as he hasbet the biggest amount for the day.

People shouting; Aslam, Aslam, Aslam!!(All the players show their cards and reveals the hands theyhave, apparently Aslam has the biggest hand and wins the game.).

NATASHA: Finally, It goes without saying, Aslam took the day. Iwould like to call Aslam on Stage.

( As Faisal gets to hear this news of Aslams success, he entersinto the crowd and he is still on the phone, M eanwhile Aslamtakes the mic in the right hand from N atasha and holds her inhis left arm)

MR ASLAM: Ladies and Gentlemen ( in a very arrogant tone) , I tookthe day, and one day I will own this Casino, I can never lose,


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and the credit goes to this lady in my arms, Natasha, she isvery lucky for me and I gift all my todays winning to her.

(C lapping C ontinues, and Faisal is taking pictures of Aslam and N atasha together)NATASHA: Aslam, you gave me the pleasure which I never dreamedof. Thank you, Aslam.

MR ASLAM: Oh! No need to say thanks in fact you made my day.(They come down from the stage and walk towards the parking,passing through gentle applause of the crowd)

16. EXT. CASINO PARKING. NIGHT

( As they walk towards Aslams car both of them exchange their cell numbers and then, he ask N atasha) MR ASLAM: Do you have a ride back home?

NATASHA: No but I will manage to go.

MR ASLAM: Ok there is no problem I can drop you.

NATASHA: Mmmm ok well! I dont have any problem.

( Both sit in the car meanwhile Aslam notices Faisals car passing by)

17. INT.EXT. ASLAMS CAR. NIGHT

( Aslam drives the car out of the C asino)Natasha: My house is just 7 kilometers away, take a right fromthe next road ( she pointed through her fingers)

MR ASLAM: I have never experienced such charm with my wife that

I had with you today.( As Aslam continues to talk she lowers her head on his leftshoulder)

NATASHA: I loved the way you held me today in your arm, it gaveme pleasure that you cant imagine.


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MR ASLAM: It makes me feel younger today.(N atasha kisses him on his left cheek and then puts her head onhis shoulder again, after a moment of silence)

NATASHA: I think, I am in love with you.

VOICE: Hey! Admire that you love her too. (I n an ordering tone)

MR ASLAM: Well! Natasha, I also think the same way about you.( in a very polite tone)

NATASHA: Aslam!! Stop the car, My house is right there. I wishthis journey will never end.

( The car stops, she moves back to her seat, and then they lookinto each others eyes in silence).

NATASHA: Time to go now (she speaks while looking into his eyes)

VOICE: Kiss her..!! Kiss her...Now!! Kiss her... I said!!

( As Aslam gets close to her lips, suddenly a voice comes)

HIMSELF: Aslam! (I n a threatening tone) , dont you dare do such

an act.

( Aslam moves back slowly, as he hears this threatening voice of the man, who is sitting on the back seat of the car, the manthat frightened him in the bathroom as well)Natasha: Aslam!! Come on, go for it, please.

(N atasha looks at him, and gets closer to him, he tilts his eyeson the back seat, and finds it empty this time. Both kiss eachother for a moment, N atasha walks out of the car and he drives

back home).( Fade out)

18. INT. ASLAMS HOME. MIDNIGHT


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( Aslam enters his home, puts his briefcase in the entrancelobby, unties his knot while moving towards the childrens room.As he steps through the stairs, he turns the light on from theswitch at the very beginning of the staircase, slowly opens thedoor and finds Aaliya sleeping with the kids, he closes the door gently, and moves towards his room, opens the door with hisright hand and finds that the light is already on, he movestoward the dressing table and start to change his clothes, whilelooking in the mirror, he sees his wifes diary on the bed withopen leaves and a pen, he sits on the left side of the bed and starts reading todays entry, page starts with this)

( Aaliya narrates her writing in her own voice)AALIYA: I didnt do well to him last night when he wanted tomake love; I shouldnt have repelled him this way. But I was sotired that if I would had made love I wont be able to satisfyhim. I know he disliked this act of mine, when I woke up earlymorning I decided to treat him with politeness, I made hisfavorite breakfast, but he didnt give any importance to me, hisreaction was surely right, but I tried my best to please him,today I specially made his favorite dish for dinner, but hedidnt show up, when he will come, I will

( While he is reading the diary, He hears the click of the door

handle, he startles and quickly looks towards the door, while helooks at the door nervously to know who is on the other side,the door starts to open, with a squeaking sound as if the clampswerent oiled for a long time, the door kept on opening slowly,with this sound getting louder with the passing second asAslams heart beat became more audible and faster than the ticktock of the clock , hanging beside the bed. When he sees himself before him Aslams face is pale, just as if his soul hasabandoned him. He slowly walks into the room and sits on thechair in front of the bed)

HIM SELF: Hello Aslam! What are you doing at this time of thenight?

MR ASLAM: Who are you ? (I n a shaking tone)


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HIM SELF: I told you, that I am you, you forgot me? Surely youforgot me.

MR ASLAM: Please leave me alone, why are you constantly chasingme.

HIM SELF: I just want to save you from Bad Deeds. I forbade youcontinuously to refrain from sins; instead I tried to stop youpersonally.

MR ASLAM: As far as I remember, I never did anything wrong. ( Hisvoice rises gradually)

HIM SELF: You are lying to yourself Aslam. Again a sin.

MR ASLAM: You, You, Your voice is the same as I used to listen.

HIM SELF: The voice you used to hear is the voice of our enemy.

MR ASLAM: Our enemy!! Why are you bonding yourself with me?

HIM SELF: I told you many times that I am you, I am you sinceyou came into this world, and it would serve in your bestinterest as soon as you accept this reality, I am here to guide

you.

MR. ASLAM: Huhh!! Guide me, I never got any guidance from yousince I am born, instead I changed my fate with my own struggle.

HIMSELF: Which Fate are you talking about?

MR. ASLAM: I am talking about my fate, whose star is shiningbright in the sky. Indeed you are jealous of my fate, and let meclarify, its not only you, everyone is jealous of my fate.

HIMSELF: Fate?? Which fate are you talking about? Huh!! Thefate that you have made through all illegal, unethical andimmoral means. Arent you afraid of ALLAH? Dont you believe onthe Day of Judgment? This fate is nothing more than a pile ofsins!!


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MR ASLAM: Where were you when my fate was in a deep sleep?Where were you when it was hard to arrange bread and butter forme and my family? Now those days are gone and I am living aluxurious life. Now I have everything that I desired for. And bythe way (sarcastically) can you remind me of any event when yousaw me committing a sinful deed, you would have stopped me and Irefused to listen your word??

HIMSELF: Hahaha here I catch you!! Let me remind you a coupleof events when you ignored my words and got indulge in one ofthe most sinful act.

( Aslam interrupts H IM SELF)MR ASLAM: Stop beating about the bush, come to the point.

HIMSELF: So, you remember the day when Mr. Bukhari came to youroffice

MR ASLAM: Oh yes for sure, he is a good friend of mine indeed.And that day my life took the right turn.

HIMSELF: The day that you think was the day that broughtprosperity and joy for your life was in fact the day when youwent blind and started to walk on the path which was wrong from

the beginning and will be wrong till the end. But now I am inthe middle of the journey where you still have an opportunity towalk away from this path towards the one which is right.

MR ASLAM: What path are you talking about, the same one whichmade me live a life which was pathetic and miserable?

HIMSELF: History gives the evidence that bad deeds end in a bigdisaster. I am here to guide you the difference between rightand wrong. Over the years, what was bad 500 years ago is still

the bad today and what was good is still good today, its notabout the fact that what you feel is right will be right or whatyou think is bad will be bad.

MR ASLAM: What are you talking about, what does it has to dowith Bukhari??


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HIMSELF: You compensated Bukhari and resolved his issue for abriefcase full of money, without thinking that how badly thisfavor will affect the poor people for whom its very difficultto make both ends meet.

MR ASLAM: Where are you actually pointing at?

HIMSELF: Did you see the news in the paper regarding the suicideof a young man, who committed this act only because he washighly over charged for the electricity bill and was unable toclear the dues as a result of which recovery department of yourorganization cut the electricity supply with the notice not toresume electricity till the dues are fully paid. (After a pause)and Aslam you are responsible for that, solely you.

MR ASLAM: What? You mean Me?

HIMSELF: Yes its you and only you, if you had not acceptedBukharis bribe nor this would have been the result. And doremember my words you will get ruin one day as you ruined thefuture of that family, to which that young man belonged to, youwill be finished one day.

MR ASLAM: Well, let the time come.

HIMSELF: Same way you compensated Imtiaz too.

MR ASLAM: Well, I had to give him the service.

HIMSELF: Yes because you wanted another briefcase of reward inreturn.

MR ASLAM: Look I need the money, not just for me, its for mywife and for the future of my kids.

HIMSELF: Wife.??? Which wife are you talking about? The one youhave already cheated??

MR ASLAM: Well she doesnt love me, I know this, and she is justthe mother of my children. She doesnt care for my desires.


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HIMSELF: Just a couple of minutes ago you were reading her diaryand you yourself read her concern about you.

MR ASLAM: Oh! This is just in words.

HIMSELF: I forbid you to meet Natasha. She is not a good girl.

MR ASLAM: Oh, how can you say that? She is really nice.

HIMSELF: How can you evaluate her in just one meeting, that sheis good? No one could be as good as your wife, well, one day shewill ditch you, I bet!!

( Suddenly he hears the voice of the opening door from thechildren room. Aslam tilts his eyes towards the door of hisroom, H IM SELF vanishes, his wife enters the room, she greets himand lies down on the right side of the bed and she looks at theopen dairy)

AALIYA: Ooh, I forgot to hide this. (She puts the diary into itscover which was on the right side of the bed and then fallsasleep shortly)

( Aslam looks at her but she does not give any expression then

Aslam fell asleep on the left side in a disappointing mood)( Fade Out)


( Aslams alarm rings)( Fade I n)

MR. ASLAM: Aaah its too early to be up this time

( Says to himself, switches off the alarm, by moving his lefthand form quilt towards the alarm, that is placed on the sidetable of the bed)

VOICE: (After a few moments) Aslam..!! Aslam.!! Get up.!! Getup from the bed you are getting late.


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( While sleeping, Aslam slowly shakes his head as he is in adream)

VOICE: Aslam you have plenty of work piled up in the office.Get up and start your day.

MR. ASLAM: I dont want to wake up because there are so manyworries, so many tensions in my life; I just want to enjoy thispeaceful sleep. (Murmuring in his own mind)

VOICE: I think the only place for you, to find peace, is inNatashas arms.

( Aslam open his eyes as his head shudders, and finds no onearound)MR. ASLAM: I think it was a dream.

( he gets up from the bed, gets ready, and moves down the stairs)MR. ASLAM: Aaliya!! Aaliya!! ( After a pause) Where is mybriefcase?? ( After a pause) I am getting late ( While he ismoving down)

AALIYA: its in the lobby honey

MR. ASLAM: Okay.!

AALIYA: Your breakfast is ready

MR. ASLAM: I am getting late, I will not have the breakfast( then he moves towards the door, picks up his briefcase and thecar keys behind the door and leaves the door shut.)

( Fade Out)

20. INT. ASLAMS OFFICE. DAY

(M r. Aslam is sitting in the office, he calls the peon by ringing the bell on the table, peon enters the room)FIAZ: Yes sir.

MR. ASLAM: Tell Faisal to see me, and bring the file.


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FAISAL: Sir, you can share it with me, I believe we are friendsalso, apart from this official relationship.

MR ASLAM: I am sharing it with you, only because I consider youmy friend.

FAISAL: I assure you; whatever we talk about will be buriedthere and then.

( Aslam after a moment of silence)MR ASLAM: I loose all the control of my senses, when I am drunk.

FAISAL: Sir, this is just normal. This happens with every normalman.

MR ASLAM: But, my case is super normal, what happens with meusually does not happens with other people.

FAISAL: What kind of super normal thing is happening to you?

MR ASLAM: Faisal! Last night, I saw myself in front of me, andmade me realize that I am on the wrong path.

FAISAL: Its your imagination sir; (in a very strange tone) Whatdid he say to you?

MR ASLAM: ( after a moment of silence) I am really double mindedthese days. I am now feeling guilty for the bribes that I haveaccepted and my life is moving towards the wrong side, since Ihad joined the casino. And after meeting Natasha my indignity isat its peak, and I feel like that I am cheating on my wife.

FAISAL: Is that all sir?

MR ASLAM: No, its not over yet, when I hear the voice ofmyself, it tells me to enjoy each moment of my life, not takinginto account whether you are on the right path or the wrong one.( After a moment of silence) and on the other hand I see this man


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who looks exactly like me and tells me that whatever I am doingis wrong .

(I n the meanwhile, Aslams phone rings)MR ASLAM: Oh, its Natasha.( Phone ringing continues, Aslam puts his right hand on his head and thinks for a while)Should I answer her call?

FAISAL: Sir, its your choice. ( Faisal looks puzzled)

MR ASLAM: I shouldnt answer this call.( Phone rings continues)MR ASLAM: But if I wont pick this call up, I think that I willmiss an important train of my life. ( Phone ring discontinues)Ok, lets leave it to fate ( after a pause), Faisal, if she callsme back again, I will answer her call, but if she doesnt I willtry to forget her.( Aslams eyes are now fixed at his phone and he taps his hand onhis head, as the phone rings again)

MR ASLAM: ( on the phone) Hello Natasha, how are you?

NATASHA: I am fine, where were you, why didnt you answer my

call?

MR ASLAM: I was busy, working on some task.

( While Aslam is talking to N atasha on the phone, Faisal takesout his cell phone from his front pocket and puts it on thetable)NATASHA: Ok, we will talk later.

MR ASLAM: No, its ok, carry on.

NATASHA: I want to meet you today; can we meet after you aredone the office?

MR ASLAM: I also wanted to see you; in fact I have somethingvery important to talk to you.


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NATASHA: Woww!! Important (in a very exciting tone) I haveplanned something wonderful and breathtaking for both of us.

MR ASLAM: Ok, We will have dinner at the Casino around 9.

NATASHA: Ok, take Care, Bye.

( Aslam disconnects the call and puts it on the table)MR ASLAM: I will meet her tonight, and tell her that ourrelationships ends today, and tonight will be my last night intothe Casino, I cant cheat on my wife anymore . (I n a G ood mood)

FAISAL: Sir, go for what satisfies you from inside.

MR ASLAM: Yeah, I thought the same ( after a pause), Dude..! Iknow your girlfriend gifted you a new phone, put it inside yourpocket, I am kind of getting embarrassed with my older phone.

( Ha Ha..!! Both laughing)

FAISAL: Sir, I have some work to do.

MR ASLAM: Yeah, Sure... You can go( Faisal leaves and the door shuts)

( Fade Out)

21. INT. CASINO. NIGHT(Fade In)

( Aslam joins N atasha at the table)MR ASLAM: Hello Natasha, how are you?

NATASHA: Hey I am good, have a seat dear

( Aslam notices the flower arrangements on the table and in themeanwhile the waiter comes and lights the candles, Aslam lookssurprised)MR ASLAM: Whats so special in the Casino today?

NATASHA: There is nothing special in the Casino today.


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MR ASLAM: Then what about this arrangement on our table.

NATASHA: Remember, I told you that I have some exciting plan fortonight. I have also ordered your most favorite chicken blackpepper stake for dinner.

MR ASLAM: thats great you told me that you dont like stakesanymore.

NATASHA: yeah thats true but our last meeting did kind of amagic on my mind that I am in love with everything that relatesto you.

( Waiter comes and serves the meal)MR ASLAM: Trust me Natasha I feel the same way but there is aproblem (I n a serious tone)

( Both start eating)

NATASHA: Cheer up baby! I will take all your worries tonight andin return give you all the happiness of the world. Trust me.( She looks into his eyes)

( Aslam passes a smile to N atasha)

NATASHA: Hey thats what I want. I want to see you smiling everytime.

(N atasha orders a bottle of wine)MR ASLAM: Natasha I dont want to drink tonight

NATASHA: Oh come on every one drinks here, whats wrong with it?Trust me this drink will make you forget about all the worriesyou have.

MR ASLAM: Okay lets see

( Waiter serves the drink; N atasha pours the drink in his glass,moves her hand towards Aslam)NATASHA: Dear take it.


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MR ASLAM: Aaaa. Ok!

( Aslam drinks the whole glass in one shot, Aslam looks intoN atashas eyes, she smiles and pours some more drink in hisglass, she then looks deep into his eyes and holds her glass up)NATASHA: Cheers my dear!!

MR ASLAM: Here you go Cheers!!

( Both of them drink in a single shot, both taking a deep breath,for a few moments Aslam gets lost into her eyes and then N atashagets up from the table and comes closer to Aslam, holds hisright hand)NATASHA: Come on lets have fun, lets play poker.

MR ASLAM: I think I should not play today.

(M eanwhile she pulls his hand towards him, Aslam gets up of thetable, and she pulls him closer and puts his hands around her waist, Aslam gets confused but as he starts to feel the warmthof her body he gets a little relaxed. Both walks towards the

poker table)

NATASHA: Oh dear play for me tonight. I promise this night is

going to be the most joyful night of our life.

( Both reach the poker table)MR ASLAM: 10 lacs!! ( Aslam bets when the first three cards arerevealed on the table)

NATASHA: Yeah thats like my man. (I n a very exciting mood)

MR ASLAM: Its only for you Natasha ( He holds her more tightly in his arm)

DEALER: ( On the mic.) The wage in the pot is 400, 000, and stilltwo more cards to be revealed

( After the second last card is turned on the table, Aslam tiltshis eyes towards N atasha and in response N atasha blinks her eyesin a very slow movement)


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NATASHA: Go for it Aslam (I n a very slow voice) (N atasha orders absolute vodka)

MR ASLAM: 50 laCS!! ( Aslam raises the bet, two of the player fold and leave the table and the fourth player calls Aslamsbet.)

(After the fifth card is flipped over, Aslam looks into the eyesof the other player then looks towards Natasha)

NATASHA: Your success is guaranteed, you can never loose.

MR ASLAM: Yeah, yeah. No one can doubt my success. (I n a very proud tone)

( Aslams intoxication reaches its peak that makes him limitless,he moves his hand along her back and till the bottom of her dress in a slow motion)(N ow its the final bet and the opponent raises the bet by 2crores)

MR ASLAM: Great!! It feels good to play at some similar level.(G ives that player a thumbs up sign)

NATASHA: I want you to bet a little more than him, your success

is guaranteed.

( Aslam feels a tap on his back, and turns his face to look back,there he sees H IM SELF standing besides him)HIMSELF: No ( Forbidding him to do so with the movement of hisfinger and head)HIMSELF: Dont you dare do that, you will be finished.

(Aslam moves his head back towards Natasha)NATASHA: Go for it.

( He turns to himself; meanwhile himself disappears and thenturns back to the table)

MR ASLAM: Double the amount!! Four crores!! (Aslam raises thebet and the other player accepts Aslams bet and calls for himto show the cards.)


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CROWD: Yaaaaaayyyy!! Today we have a big game to witness.Yaaaaayyy!! (Raise the slogan by the name of Aslam) Aslam,Aslam, Aslam.

MR ASLAM: With pleasure.

( Aslam throws the cards that he has in his hand, on the tablewithout giving a single thought. N one of them even noticed thecards that they played for the final round. Aslam and N atashaget involved in the physical interaction among themselves. Aslammoves his hands along her body)

NATASHA : UUUhhnn! Not now, dear, Not here.

(N atasha takes Aslam to the deluxe room that she had already booked on the other side of the counter, as she locks the door Aslam grabs her from the back side, and holds her tightly, they both move towards the switch to dim the light)

MR ASLAM: Mmm, Muaaah, Come On baby.

( Both of them lie down on the bed, and after having romance thenthey both slept on top of each other.

(Fade Out)

22. INT. CASINOS ROOM. DAY

( The door knocks, as Aslam open his eyes)

MR ASLAM: Aaliya!! Where are you?

MR ASLAM: Oh! Whats the time? What place is this and why am inthis room?

MR ASLAM: Oh man! What am doing here?( Aslam searches for his cell phone in the room, and finally finds it in the pocket of his trousers)

MR ASLAM: Oh!! Its dead.


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( Aslam turns the curtain of the Window aside)MR ASLAM: Oh! Its the Casino.

( The door knocks again)MR ASLAM: Who is there?

WAITER: Newspaper Sir!

MR ASLAM: No, I dont need it.( Aslam washes his face, gets fresh and walks out of the roomtowards the counter, as he reaches the counter, he asks for thebill)

CASHIER: Room Number, Please?MR ASLAM: 9.

(After he operates the computer)CASHIER: Sir, its already paid.

MR ASLAM: Paid, Paid?? Who paid the bill?

CASHIER: Maam Natasha.

MR ASLAM: Oh..!! I see, Natasha.

(He leaves the counter and moves towards the parking)

MR ASLAM: Oh! I got it, I came here to have dinner with Natashaand the steaks were really very tasty.( Aslam taps his head and tries to remember)

MR ASLAM: I think..! Aaaaa, (after a pause), we walked towardsthe Playing Zone. Well!! I dont know.

( He searches for his car and finds it at the end of the second

row, he searches for the keys in his pockets and couldnt find them, he gets worried, and he walks back towards the counter toinquire)

MR ASLAM: I have lost my car keys, can you help it out?

CASHEIR: We found a key chain, last night?


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MR ASLAM: Well..!! Okay, show it to me.( Aslam look at the key chain)

MR ASLAM: Oh, its mine, where did you find this?

CASHEIR: Sir, we found it under the Poker table.

MR ASLAM: That means, I played poker last night. Anyways thankyou.

CASHEIR: My pleasure Sir, I hope you will stay with us again.(Aslam walks towards the car)

23. INT. EXT ASLAMS CAR. DAY

(Aslam drives towards home)

MR. ASLAM: Yesterday, was the worst day of my life, I shouldnthave seen Natasha, and she didnt do good to me, and I will notforgive her for this ever in my life. I went there to tell herthat we cant maintain this relationship anymore, but shegrabbed me and did what she intended to do to me.

VOICE: But, Why are you crying now? Wasnt last night the nightthat you always wished for throughout your life?

MR ASLAM: Oh You, shut up. Dont you dare talk to me in my lifeagain. You are the root cause of all my worries.

( As Aslam takes the last turn towards his street, he findsFaisals C ar moving out of his home)


( Aslam enters the house and finds Aaliya, crying on the floor,as Aaliya sees Aslam, she runs towards him and hugs him tightly and cries in a more loud voice, Aslam drops the briefcase fromhis left hand and hugs her. Aslam gets so much emotional and feels guilty for the act that he committed last night. Aslams


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eyes are now wet and he looks at Aaliya, she smiles and cries atthe same time)

AALIYA: Thank God!! You are back home, you cant imagine howmuch worried I was about you, I called you many times but yourphone was not reachable. Children came to me to inquire aboutyou, I told them that you had to go outstation on account ofsome important work. Well, I think you must be tired, go andsleep for a while.

MR ASLAM: I am sorry, I couldnt contact you, I should haveinformed you. I am sorry.

AALIYA: Its okay, I am not angry at you, its only that I wasvery much worried about you.

MR ASLAM: Where are the kids?

AALIYA: Its their school time Honey.

MR ASLAM: Oh! I thought today is their off day.

( Both move towards the bed room, Aslam lie on the bed and shecovers him with the quilt, and then lowers the curtains)

MR ASLAM: Put the phone on charging, please.( She holds the phone and charger and moves out of the room and walks downstairs and plugs it in the kitchen and starts to chopvegetables, while she is doing so, Aslams Phone rings)

Aaliya: Hello!

MAN: Who is there? Can I talk to Aslam. (I n a very arroganttone)

AALIYA: I am Mrs. Aslam and Mr. Aslam is sleeping this time.

MAN: Woww!! (Sarcastically) I cant understand, how can hesleep after losing the last penny that he had to his name?


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AALIYA: What do you mean by this? I think you have the wrongnumber.

MAN: You Listen! Neither I have called a wrong number nor areyou listening wrong. When Your Man gets up remind him of the 6crore that he owes me from the poker game last night. Fucking,XEN, poor chap, lost all that he had.

Aaliya: Nooooo, this cant happen to us. This is not thereality. ( She screams loudly) . Hello, Hello.

But there remains no voice in the phone other than theDisconnecting beep. ( Toon, Toon) Phone drops on the floor and she cries and Screams bitterly.

( She drops her knees on the floor near the cooking range, and within no time her nose turns red and her eyes are full of tears. She cries in agony and the voice of her scream echoes allover the house. Aslam hears this scream.)MR. ASLAM: Aaliyyaaa!!

( Throws away his blanket and rushes towards the kitchen barefooted and finds her on her knees crying bitterly, he also bendson his knees in front of her and holds her shoulder)

MR. ASLAM: Are you okay? What happened? Tell me. Why did youscream?

AALIYA: Nothing okay, we are finished, we are finished, indeedwe are ruined. (I n a soaring tone)

MR ASLAM: Tell me what happened? (I n an inquiring tone)

AALIYA: Where were you last night?

MR ASLAM: I told you that I am very guilty about, what happenedlast night. So, I dont want to discuss that again, I cheatedyou last night.

AALIYA: Ok, I will tell you

MR ASLAM: What do you mean? What do you know about last night?


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AALIYA: Why didnt I die before knowing that you were in aCasino, and I am dying of the shame that you were gambling.

MR ASLAM: Oh, thats it.

WIFE: What do you mean by this? Why are you acting like, youdont know anything? You lost 6 crores in the Casino last night,and you say thats it.

MR ASLAM: Have you gone mad? 6 crores? Who told you thisbullshit?

AALIYA: I received a call from the person, to whom you owe thisamount, the person to whom you lost your money last night?

(He rubs his eyes with his hand)MR ASLAM: Why am I unable to remember what actually happenedlast night?

AALIYA: So, you dont remember, good acting I must say. You wentthere to see Natasha??

MR ASLAM: Oh, How do you know this? (Aslam is puzzled)

AALIYA: You think I am unaware of your deeds, if this is so,than you are the biggest fool of the world. Listen! (After apause) let me tell you that I know everything except whathappened last night. Now, you tell me what exactly happened lastnight.

MR ASLAM: Now, whatever I am going to tell you is the truth, youhave to trust my words, I went to the Casino yesterday toclarify it to Natasha that we cant maintain this relationship

anymore. I decided that I will not continue this gamblinganymore and tonight will be my last night in the Casino, but shetook control of my mind by serving me alcohol. I resisted, butshe forced me to do so, and after that she took me to thegambling zone, after this, all I can tell you is, that I woke upwith the sound of the knocking door and found myself alone inthe room.


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( Silence for few moments, she looks at him with disappointmentand tears)

MR ASLAM: Trust me; I went there to finish this all. I know youhave a lot anger on me, and you should have, believe me,whatever happened last night was not intentional.

( After the silence of few moments)

MR ASLAM: You tell, how do you know about Natasha?

AALIYA: Do you remember, your first meeting with Natasha, whenFaisal met you with his girlfriend, and he was on the phone? Iwas on the line with him. I tell you exactly what happened?Right before Faisal greeted you he put his phone in his pocketand the call remained connected, I heard all your conversation.

MR ASLAM: What kind of conversation?

AALIYA: Remember? You introduced Faisal to Natasha and shegreeted his girlfriend, and at the end you gifted all yourwinnings of that day to Natasha and I still have the photographof that. ( She starts to cry again). I never expected that youwill cheat me like this.

MR ASLAM: Damn!! You know every single thing. (I n adisappointing manner)

AALIYA: Who sent Faisal to the Casino? That was me. That daywhen you got dressed up in the morning, I knew there wassomething fishy, so I called your office and told Faisal tofollow you and report me. You remember? The very next day whenyou called Faisal to show up with the file, he was talking onthe phone and he disconnected the call and placed the phone in

his front pocket and then on your table and I remember yourwords when you told him to put it in his pocket as you gotembarrassed because of your old phone. In fact I was connectedthat time.


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MR. ASLAM: This all happened with me because I heard the voiceof myself, it guided me wrong, and I kept on dancing on hisdirections.

AALIYA: I am confused, what should I discuss and what not? Youdidnt tell me about the voice of yourself to whom you blame forthis day neither you told me that you saw your subconscious infront of you?

MR ASLAM: Please, dont repeat all that. I cant bear thisanymore. I am dying of indignity already.

(Aslam cries and puts his head on her lap and continues to cryuntil she feels the wetness of his tears on her lap, her heartmelts and she lowers her head on Aslams head and they both cry)

AALIYA: Aslam I have forgiven you for everything by heartbecause your heart is now clear. I am very happy that I got youback.

MR ASLAM: Thank you so much..! No wife in the world can besincere to his husband to such an extent. I love you.

AALIYA: Honey its time for the children to return home I think

we should quickly get fresh and remember one thing, we are notgoing to discuss a single thing in front of the children.(she holds his hand) I promise you that we will boldly face thisproblem and will take any step to resolve this issue for thefuture of our kids.

( They both got fresh; children return and are very happy to seetheir father at lunch after a very long time)AALIYA: We will take the children to the park tonight.

MR ASLAM: Yeah sure I also want some change.

25. EXT. PARK. EVENING. LAHORE

(C hildren are playing in the park with Aslam meanwhile Aslams phone rings)


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MR ASLAM: Aaliya keep an eye on the kids I am on the phone

AALIYA: ok honey!!

( Aslam walks to the corner and walks back when he is done withthe phone call )

MR ASLAM: Come on kids its getting late, time to go back home.( they walk towards the car)

(Fade Out)

26. INT. ASLAMS HOME. NIGHT

( They enter home, Aaliya makes the children sleep, and then goesto her bedroom shuts the door)MR ASLAM: I was waiting for you, are the kids in bed?

AALIYA: Yup they are asleep

MR ASLAM: Listen I got his phone call in the park when I askedyou to see the children.

AALIYA: Then what did he say??

MR ASLAM: He wants me to pay the money within no time. And wedont have a single penny at the moment. So Aaliya what do youthink? What should we do?

AALIYA: I think you should consult your contacts

MR ASLAM: Oh I will call Bukhari tomorrow. I think he willsurely help.

AALIYA: Ok I will try on my end also. I myself will go to dropthe kids and then, I will visit different banks. I hope we canget the loan.

MR ASLAM: Ok! I hope that God will help us.


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( Both join hands, there is silence for some moments, Aslam turnsthe light off by moving his left hand behind the bed)( Fade out)

AALIYA: Good night honey

MR ASLAM: Hmmmm sleep tight.


( Aslam calls M r Bukhari from the office phone and tell him)MR ASLAM: Hello..Mr Bukhari!! How are you?

MR BUKHARI: I am good, who is this?

MR BUKAHRI: Who Aslam?

MR ASLAM: Sir, I am the one who is taking care of your factorybills.

MR BUKAHRI: Ooh..!! that Aslam. How are you Mr. Aslam?

MR ASLAM: I am good, I wanted to discuss something.

MR BUKHARI: Go ahead.

MR ASLAM: Sir, I need some money urgently.

MR BUKHARI: How much money?

MR ASLAM: Sir, 6 crore rupees.( Absolute silence on the receiver as he discloses the amount of money)MR Bukhari, Are you there ? ( And the Silence ends with the

disconnecting beep)

( Aslam starts striking his head with the receiver, meanwhile hiscell phone rings)MR ASLAM: Hello Aaliya, whats the update?


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AALIYA: (crying) I couldnt make it, no one agrees to give theloan without collateral, and we dont have that. Didnt youcontact Mr. Bukhari?

MR ASLAM: Yeah, but I see no hope from his side.

AALIYA: Ok honey, its time for the kids to return home, I haveto prepare lunch for them.

MR ASLAM: Okay, bye

( Aslam gets busy in his work)


( Aaliya sets the table for the children, she looks at the clockafter preparing lunch)AALIYA: Oh my God!! Its been an hour, where are my kids, OhGod, Please protect my children.( Aaliya is walking in the living room and her anxiety increaseswith every single minute that goes ahead, she picks up the phoneand calls at the school)


(Aslam receives a call from Aaliya)AALIYA: Honey..!! I am really worried. Kids are not back homeyet. (In a nervous voice)

MR ASLAM: Oh God..!! Did you inquire from the school.

AALIYA: Yeah, I did, school bus left on time, and now its oneand a half hour late. One more thing I called my neighbor andher children were back home on time.

MR ASLAM: Oh!

AALIYA: Aslam, I am really worried, where are the kids? { I n acrying voice).

MR ASLAM: Aalya, I have a call on waiting, I will call you back.


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( Aslam answers the call)MR ASLAM: Hello! What is it that you want now? I told you thatyou will be paid soon.

MAN: I called you, just to inform you that your kids are withme, and you will get them back only when you pay the amount.

MR ASLAM: How did you dare touch my kids?

MAN: Listen!! Dont pounce on me, you better know that I cankill your kids and throw them away.

( Aslam gets up from the table)MR ASLAM: Listen..!! I will pay each penny to you, but you haveto promise me that you wont even touch my children.

MAN: I am a business man, and I keep my words. You betterarrange the money soon.( Tears drop down on Aslams face; he leaves the office and driveback home)


( Aslam rushes towards his wife)

MR ASLAM: Our kids have been kidnapped by him, and listen dontpanic, we need to do something on urgent basis and I dont wantto see you crying. You, just bring all the jewelry that youhave? And bring the locker book quickly.( Aaliya rushes towards the room, meanwhile Aslam gets the

property papers from the drawer of the store room, both of themmeet in the lobby)

MR ASLAM: Put it in your bag and come with me.(D oor shuts )

31. INT. BANK. DAY. LAHORE( Both rush into the bank and request to operate their locker,both go into locker room, meanwhile Aaliya takes out the keysfrom her bag, gives in Aslams hand, Aslam opens the locker and takes out all the jewelry,)


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MR ASLAM: Put all the jewelry in this bag. ( Pointing towardsAaliyas bag)

AALIYA: Ok. (Aaliya puts all the jewelry quickly). Ok, itsdone.

MR ASLAM: Lets move towards the loan section.(Both go upstairs towards the loans department)

OFFICER: Please, be seated.

MR ASLAM: Sir, I own a house in the centre of the city and theseare the legal documents ( Presents him the file, Officer takes alook on the file)How much will you grant against it.

OFFICER: Three crores ( after looking at the paper for sometime),with in the period of two days.

MR ASLAM: I want it latest by tomorrow morning. I really needthe money.

OFFICER: Sir, this can only be processed under specialinstructions by the manager, you sit here, I will be back in a

few minutes.(he moves towards the managers cabin, meanwhile Aaliya looks atAslam)

AALIYA: This is just fifty percent of the total. (She looks withdisappointment)

MR ASLAM: Listen next step will be to sell the jewelry; I hopethat it will give a good return

( The officer returns)

OFFICER: Sir your case has been approved and you can collect thepayment tomorrow morning as the bank opens.

MR ASLAM: Thank you very much.( Both of them leave)


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32. INT. JEWLLERS SHOP. DAY. LAHORE.(Fade in)

( Aaliya is putting all her jewelry on the table)

MR ASLAM: I want to sell it, how much will I get for it?

( The Jeweler weighs all the jewelry and checks with a gold detector, makes a calculation)JEWELER: it sums up at a total amount of 1 crore.

MR ASLAM: Ok give it to me now.( Jeweler looks at him with strange expressions, and goes to hissafe to get the money)

AALIYA: Aslam, nothing is more important to me than my kids. (I na crying voice)

MR ASLAM: Aaliya, trust me everything will be alright.( Aslams phone rings, he takes out his phone from the left

pocket, worry across his face)Aaliya, that man who kidnapped our kids is calling me.

AALIYA: I hope that everything is fine.

MR ASLAM: ( Answers the call) Hello.

MAN: What did you decided? Are you arranging for the money, oryou want your children dead?

MR ASLAM: Oh please! Dont do this to my kids ( tears fall downfrom Aslams eyes)

(M eanwhile jeweler comes back, with a briefcase of cash; Aslamgets up from the chair and walkS towards the corner behind him)


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ASLAM: Sir trust me! I am arranging the money. And I havearranged 4 crores by selling all my assets, but now I am leftwith nothing to sell and my salary is just 60 thousand. Pleasegive me some relaxation.

MAN: You should have thought before betting (after a pause) giveme 6 crores and you will get your children back in no time. soyou like the deal.?? Han ( Phone disconnects)( Aslam cries and comes back to the seat, Aaliya holds his hand and gives him hope)

JEWELLER: Sir, here is your money.

AALIYA: Is it the full amount?

JEWELLER: Yes Maam, you can count it.(M ean while Aslam puts the money in Aaliyas bag)

ASLAM: Ok, its done. Lets go Aaliya.( Both of them leave the jewelers shop quickly)

33. INT. EXT. ASLAMS CAR. DAY

( Aslam is driving the car rashly and the people on the road

stare at him badly each time the car passes by, Aslam is notfollowing the lane discipline)

AALIYA: Calm down, Aslam, and please drive carefully.

ASLAM: Huh! How can I drive with patience, my heart is gettingdown with every call that the Kidnaper gives me.

AALIYA: Aslam, getting paniced at this point in time is not awise act, its time to arrange the remaining amount by any

means.

ASLAM: What else is in my possession, I have sold all I had,where the hell will I find 2 crores. (In an Angry voice)

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