:crying: So sad!!! Its the end of an era!!
Do you think Luquina is actually divorced though :hmm: Something going on there I think
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:crying: So sad!!! Its the end of an era!!
Do you think Luquina is actually divorced though :hmm: Something going on there I think
Good stuff, i didn't expect Michelle to react the way she did...i hope Richard can prove to her that he is her father. I wish Tom would listen to Romeo...he's making such a big mistake marrying Luqina, she is hiding something more than a previous marriage i predict. :hmm:
INT: RED RUM PUB- Day
Vicky: I'm pregnant, alright?!
Amy: Excuse me?!
Vicky: You heard me... God, its just one huge sodding mess...
Amy: Vicky... I'm sorry, i didn't know..
Vicky: Thats because i didn't want you to know. Not you, not anyone...
Amy: What about the father!?
Vicky: Well, it would be a bit hard to tell him, wouldn't it....
Amy: I dont understand...
Vicky: How can i tell the father, when i dont even know who it is?! Everythings just one mess... everything was going to be so perfect as well...
Amy walks around the bar, and hugs Vicky tightly. Vicky sobs into her shoulder...
Amy: Come on, hun, its going to be ok...
INT. PAIGNTON POLICE STATION - DAY
James knocks on the door to Lorraine's office, she is on the phone, she gestures for him to come in and take a seat.
Lorraine: Oh ok... right then I'll write you in for 3pm... i'm just going for a spot of lucnh so no need to come early...ok bye...
James has a grin on his face.
James: Lunch? is that what you call it these days? :D
James winds down the blinds and locks her door. He walks towards her with a grin on his face, he attempts to unbotton her blouse but she stops him from doing so.
Lorraine: I want a word...
James: Can't it wait...I've been looking forward to this all morning...
Lorraine: It's about your publican friends... Patrick and Amy O Brian?
James: Oh...right
Lorraine: You know you have no right to let people off the hook... you cant have one rule for one... and...
James: I'm sorry...can't we just leave it this time... they don't deserve the hassle for a silly mistake...
Lorraine: I'm prepared to let it go this time...but you have to realise that you are a very very naughty boy...
James raises an eyebrow at this and goes into to kiss her, she pulls away. She feels in her draw and pulls out a whip.
Lorraine: And we all now what happens to naughty boys... they get punished!
Lorraine grabs hold of James tie and pulls him onto the desk. The camera cuts to outside of her office where their noises of enjoyment can be heard...
INT. JENKINS MANOR - EVENING
Richard is lying on the bed, watching the daily buisness news. Hilary is taking off her jewellery.
Richard: I was thinking of taking you out for dinner later...
Hilary: Oh right...for any special ocassion?
Richard: Can't I treat my wife from time to time?
Hilary: Oh I'm not complaing :D , I'm just going to have a quick shower...then I'm all yours...
Hilary walks into the ensuite bathroom and locks the door. Richard waits until the shower begins to run and quickly wriggles off the bed. He sneaks over to her vanity table and begins to rumoauyge trough her important documents.
He looks trough various bank statements and certifictaes. All of a sudden the shower stops, sooner than he had expected. He tries to put them away quickly but drops them on the floor. He gets down on his knees to pick them up. The ensuite door opens and Hilary walks into the room in her underwear...
Hilary: I forgot the shampo... what the hell are you doing!?
Richard turns around, the documents still in his hands, he tries to think of an excuse off the top of his head.
Uh oh!!! Richard is caught! wonder what he will say to hilary.. will he tell her the truth???
INT: JENKINS MANOR- Night
Richard: Hilary, i was.... er...
Hilary: Going through my stuff- yeah, i can bloody well see that!
Richard: Its not what it looks like...
Hilary: Oh, it isn't, is it?! So you're not lying to me, and going against my words?!
Richard is silent..
Hilary: How could you, Richard!
Richard: i just need the proof...
Hilary: Pardon?!
Richard: I've found her... i've found my daughter... i just need the proof now...
Hilary: (Obviously shocked and emotional) What?!
Richard: I couldn't just forget about her, my own flesh and blood...
Hilary: But after everything we said, everything we promised to each other, and you LIE to me?!
Richard: I've done so many things in my life that i shouldn't have done... its about time i right some wrongs, Hils. We can do it, together. I needed to find her, and now i need to prove to her who i am.
INT. RED RUM - MORNING
Patrick is unpacking the crates in the bar, whistling to himself, the post man walks in and hands him the post.
Patrick: Thanks mate...
Patrick flick trough the pile of letters and notices one adressed from the brewery, he opens it and reads the letter. Amy walks into the room dressed glamarously for a day behind the bar.
Amy: Morning babe, that the post man I just heard?
Patrick: Erm....erm yeah...
Amy: You okay?.... What's the letter about?
Patrick hands Amy the letter.
Patrick: It's the brewery, they said they are going to be monioring us closely in the next few weeks...
Amy: (Sarcastc) Oh brilliant!.... And you know whose bloody fault this is dont you!?
Patrick: Don't start again...
Amy: That stupid little girl could have us out of a job and a home!
Patrick: Don't worry it isn't that serious...
Amy: For god sake Patrick! It can't get much more serious than loosing the licence!
Patrick: They havent done so...they said they will be observing us...as long as its ok from now on...
Amy: Well you can organise the pub for the next few weeks then! You put the effort in then! You book the entertainment and theme nights!
Patrick: We don't need no "entertainment" and "theme nights"
Amy: Yes we do, we need to make an effort, wow the assesor... otherwise we're out of here...and I swear to you now Patrick, that happens and I'm leaving you...
INT. ANDREWS' HOUSE - DAY
Emma is sat alone in her room on her laptop, looking at various websites about Luqina and Danilo's marriage.
Search engine results send her to various celebrity gossip sites and fan sites. However she comes across an article on a fan forum from one of the posters.
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Posted by LJDL FOREVER: They may be having difficulties at the moment but I have every faith in Luqina and Danilo's marriage. They are so alike and clearly in love, they are just sorting out their problems from other sides of the world. Abscence makes the heart grow stronger I believe. If they were over then they would have got a divorce. They are still married - official - i have checked records, so there is still hope for the pair.
Emma looks shocked at reading this. She immediatley grabs her phone and dials a number.
Emma: Yeah hi Romeo it's me...I've found it... she's still married to him! We have the proof that we need! :D
I knew she was still married.. now Emma and Romeo have the thing they need to stop the wedding
So now Emma and Romeo have proof, they can stop Luqina and Tom's wedding! I wonder if Luqina can wriggle out of this one..:hmm:
Ooo whats luquina going to say about this!!! I can't wait!!!
EXT. EXETER HOUSING ESTATE - DAY
Richard and Hilary walk trough the housing estate towards Michelle's house. Hilary clearly disaproves of the state of the area, giving it dirty looks.
Hilary: How can anyone live in a place like this...
Richard: Well she has, theres no changing that, all we can do is make her future better...
Hilary: I can't believe you've talked me into this...
Richard: You know it's for the best...
Hilary: The best for who? You?
Richard: Let's not start this again...
The pair walk down the garden path, Richard knocks on the door. There is a twitch in the curtains. They wait a while for someone to come to the door. The door opens, and Michelle stands in the doorway.
Michelle: For christ sake, not you again..flaming pervert...
Richard: Look Michelle... we didn't get off to the greatest starts last time...
Michelle: Too right we didn't... and how do you know my name!?
Richard: Becuase I've done my research, I know all about you...
Michelle: Been stalking me have you!? You give me the bloody creeps!? And whose this then... I suppose she's my "mother"?
Richard: Well actually yes...
Michelle: Rubbish! My mother is sat in my living room! And my father is dead! Now stop playing these stupid games!
Richard: You were adopted at birth! We are your biological parents...
Someone else comes up behind Claire, her name is Kate (Julie Walters)
Michelle: No...I don't believe you no...your lying!
Kate: No they're not Michelle, they're telling the truth...let them in...
Michelle has a complete look of devastation on her face.
INT. BACHELOR BOYS' HOUSE - DAY
Romeo is sat at the computer table looking at the site that Emma has given her, he is sipping on a mug of cofee. Luqina walks into the room, dressed as slutty as usual.
Luqina: Romyo..shouldn't you be cooking spaghetti at the restauraunt?
Romeo doesn't answer her, he just rolls his eyes in disgust.
Luqina: Fine... silence suits me...
She sits down on the sofa and switches on the Jeremy Kyle Show.
Jeremy: And on Today's show we talk about Divorce...
Romeo: (Laughs to self) How appropriate
Luqina: I beg your pardon!?
Romeo: I said how appropriate...
Romeo gets up and switches off the TV. He walks up to Luqina.
Romeo: Now I'm gonna give you the oppurtunity to pack your bags, leave and not say a word to Tom...
Luqina: Sorry?
Romeo: Save my friend the humiliation of having to go trough the heartache of a wedding... we all know he's gonna get hurt.. I'd just rather you leave now before things get any worse!
Luqina: How dare you tell me to go! I will not go! I love Tom, regardless of what you may think!
Romeo: Wonder if he'd love you if he found out you were still married to Danilo...
Luqina: Wh..wh...what are you on about!? We are Danilo seperated years ago!
Romeo: But you didn't divorce...
Luqina: Of course we did! Seperated/divorced, the same thing! We are no longer married!
Romeo: Well this interent forum says otherwise!
Luqina: You believe what you read on the internet!? Oh come on Romeo is that all you have to "convict" me!? Tom would never believe that rubbish... Why can't you just accept that me and Tom are gonna to get married!?
Romeo walks up to Luqina and stares her straight in the face. There is a silence as they try and work each other out.
Romeo: You're not gonna get away with this...do you understand me!? I am gonna make sure that I find everything I need to nail you once and for all...it's just a matter of time...
Romeo gives Luqina a luck of disgust.
Romeo: Anyways I best me off I've got "spaghetti to cook at the restauraunt"
Romeo grabs his coat and heads out of the house. Luqina takes a deep breath and a nervous gulp.
coooollll!!! what is the betting that Luquina gets to Tom before Romeo???
EXT: EXETER HOUSING ESTATE- Day
Michelle lets Richard and Hilary into the house, and locks and bolts the house immediately behind her...
Richard: I know you didn't expect this, and its going to be a shock... but we really want to get to know you.You're our daughter, after all...
Michelle: Dont you go saying that!
Kate: I'm sorry love, but its the truth... hear them out, at least...
Michelle: How could you do this to me though?! Not even tell me, and let these freaks turn up on my doorstep!
Kate: How do you find the words?! Seriously!
Michelle looks out the window, uneasy, and checks the bolted door...
Michelle: Sorry, but i really can't beleive this...
Kate: I can't have children... and the moment i saw you, i loved you as if you were my own. I should've told you, but i guess... if you didn't know... i could carry on, as if it wasn't true.
Richard: But it is. We have the proof, right here.
Richard grabs the papers out of Hilarys hands, and passes them to Michelle, much to her annoyance. Michelle looks them over, and passes them back.
Michelle: Well i dont know what you expect of me. Nice to know i've been lied to all my life... but dont you two think that by coming in here, telling me allsorts, will change anything. I dont want to know. So get out.
Definitely an understandable reaction!
Will they convince her though? How does Kate really feel about it all?
INT: RED RUM PUB- Morning
Amy is wiping up the bar ready to open up. Patrick walks in, tying up his tie.
Amy: Wondered when you'd surface!
Patrick: Slept in... Sorry, i've got to dash off...
Amy: Wait, i just wanted to say, i've booked us an appointment at the adoption clinic for an introductory interview. So they can see if we're the right sort to adopt. Its later on today, is that ok?
Patrick: Today? Amy, you should've said earlier!
Amy: Why?! You're not busy are you...?
Patrick: Hayleys got her interview at college. I said i'd go along with her for support...
Amy: But, what impression is it gonna make to the adoption people, if you dont turn up?!
Patrick: Sorry, but i've promised now. I've got to dash.
Great stuff! An understandable reaction from Michelle!
EXT: EXETER HOUSING ESTATE- Morning
Richard and Hilary walk back over to the house again...
Hilary: I dont see what good this is going to do. Shes told you enugh times what she thinks of us.
Richard: And not letting us get a word in edgeways! Come on, lets at least give her the chance to here us out...
Richard knocks on the door, and Michelle opens it. She tries to close it on them, but Richard puts his foot in the door. She reluctantly opens it..
Richard: Sorry Michelle, but i can't just leave and forget about you. I need you to hear me... to hear us both, out, before you make any decisions.
Michelle: 20 years you've not been in my life. 20 years. What the hell makes you think i want you to start now?!
Richard: We're your parents.
Michelle: Not you're not.
She points to Kate who is listening in from the kitchen.
Michelle: She is my family. And my Dad is certainly not you!
Richard: At least let me leave my contact details, in case you change your mind.
Richard hands her a buisness card...
Michelle: Might've known you'd be some of those posh, stuck up snobs!
Kate: (walks in and says to Michelle...) Dont be so harsh, love. Give them a chance, for me.
Michelle: You're the person that raised me. You've been more of a mother to me then that women, and Dads been more of a father then him. They're not my parents, you are.
Kate: You read it yourself, they live in Jenkins Manor! They can give you what i could never do for you. A future you can rely on and look forward to.
Michelle: I dont want their future, i want mine here with you two!
Kate: What kind of future do you have... with him?!
Kate indicates to the upstairs, Michelle looks uncertain
Kate: You can get away from him. Dont waste the chance, please love.
INT. RED RUM UPSTAIRS FLAT - DAY
Amy is stormign around the kitchen, banging coapboards shut, whilst putting away the dried up crockery. Hayley walks into the room, casually texting on her phone.
Hayley: PMT or something?
Amy: I beg your pardon!?
Hayley: Well something has to explain your foul mood...
Amy: Don't ever start Hayley...I am NOT in the mood!
Hayley: What EXACTLY is your problem!?
Amy: You if you must know!
Hayley: Me!?
Hayley puts her phone away and focuses on the argument.
Amy: You watlz into this place... take over, cause nothing but trouble...
Hayley: Jealous of the attention Patrick is giving me eh!?
Amy: Have you ANY idea how important that meeting was today!?
Hayley: What meeting...oh the one you had to cancel!? :p
Amy goes to swing for Hayley, but she grabs her arm.
Hayley: Now now you don't want to be doing that... just more excuse to get dad on side...
Amy: You nasty peice of work! Why don't you just bugger off back to Ireland!?
Hayley: And give you the satisfaction...(laughs) no way... I am here to stay Amy, so you might aswell get used to it...
Hayley leaves the room with a smug grin on her face. Amy is close to breaking point.
:eek: who's him?? I want to know.. dont' leave me hanging!!!
EXT: RED RUM PUB- Day
Sanjita and Iqbal are walking along the main street, Sanjita holding onto Iqbas arm. They've just come back back from the cinema...
Sanjita: That film was amazing! Those special effects, and the scenes... and lets not forget the actors! :cool: :rotfl:
Iqbal: Dont you go getting ideas!
Sanjita: Would i ever do that?! :lol:
Iqbal: I'm gonna go get some chips for tea, yeah? You carry on home, i'll be back soon
Sanjita: Sounds good!
Iqbal kisses Sanjita on the cheek, and walks ahead of Sanjita. She spots Val sitting on the bench in tears, and walks over...
Sanjita: Hey you! Whats wrong?!
Sanjita puts her arm around Val, who pulls away...
Val: Its nothing... just me being stupid...
Sanjita: Come on, i'm the master of using that line! Tell me, whats wrong?
Val: Its just.... No, i'm sorry, i can't...
Sanjita puts her arm around Val again, who starts to cry even more. She gives in...
Val: Its me and James... nothings the same with us anymore. We used to laugh and cry together... now theres nothing like that. Its just going wrong. Everything. And what with Emma as well....
Val cries even harder into Sanjitas shoulder. Sanjita stands up and puts her hand out to Val...
Sanjita: Come on.
Val looks unsure...
Sanjita: You need a drink. Red Rum?
INT: JENKINS MANOR- Day
Hilary and Richard walk through the door. Richard takes his jacket off, and throws it on the floor, and sits on the stairs in dispair...
Hilary: Oh come on, theres no need to be like that!
Richard: How can you be so casual about this?! She doesnt want to know us, and would barely hear me out! Shes our daughter, and you dont even care!
Hilary: Pull the other one, of course i care! I'm not some kind of cold-hearted, evil monster! Shes got her own life now, and we're not part of it. So get a grip on reality and face facts like i have done, Richard!
Richard: If she'd only listen to us properly... hear what we have to say, without going off the handle...
Hilary: Richard... she doesn't want to know us. I admit it, i wanted to get to know her, course i did... but force her into it, and it'll just end in heartbreak for all of us. Its over, just face that...
Richard: I can't just forget about her...
Hilary: No ones asking you to. Just stop clinging onto straws, when she doesnt want to know. Its blunt, but its the truth.
Theres a knock at the door, and Hilary opens it. Shes shocked to see Michelle standing at the door, holding the buisness card Richard gave her.
I am loving Hayley's lines, she is certainly someone to watch out for! Has Michelle changed her mind?! :eek:
INT: JENKINS MANOR- DAY
Richard and Michelle walk into the living room. Hilary is shocked.
Hilary: Michelle...
Michelle: Look I'm sorry about earlier...
Richard: No need to apologise, emotions were high, can I get you a drink?
Michelle: No thank you... me and drink dont mix...had some bad experiences...
Hilary's eyes roll, Richard sits down on the sofa and gestures for Michelle to take a seat.
Michelle: It was still no excuse for the way I've spoken to you both...it's just a bit of a shock you know?
Richard: It was wrong of us to approach you how we did... but I just wanted to see you...to get to know you...
Michelle: I never for one moment thought I was adopted... never had the slighest inkling...it came as a bit of a shock...but I'm glad I know the truth...I am glad that you came and found me...I want to get to know you both...
Richard: Really!? Well that's brilliant!
Michelle: One step at a time and everything, I wont be calling you mom and dad over night, but maybe one day...
Richard: Don't worry, we wouldnt expect you too...would we Hilary?
Hilary: (Unimpressed) No...no we wouldnt..
Michelle: But I was thinking of moving to Baymoore...I'm sick of Exeter...I could do with living by the sea...I was wondering if I could stop here until I find myself a place...
Richard: Yes of course you can! Oh my god how exciting is this!? I'm so happy!
Richard gives Michelle a supportive hug, clealry overjoyed. Hilary is uncertain of how to take the situation.
Poor Kate - has brought Michelle up as her own and now shes moving to Baymoore. I wouldn't have been able to give her up that easily! She must be gutted!
Hilary doesn't seem happy about this! :D I am glad Michelle wants to get to know her parents though, i agree Kate must be gutted when she finds out!
I find it strange how Kate seemed to want Michelle to get to know them though - surely if she couldn't have children herself, she never want to lose her "daughter"
There has to be another reason why shes happy for Michelle to get to know Richard and Hilary....
Maybe Kate is just happy for Michelle that she has the opportunity to get to know her real parents? And Kate might think that Richard and Hilary can offer more for Michelle than she ever could money-wise..so maybe that's why Kate is happy for Michelle and encouraging her to get to know them so Michelle can become better off money-wise.Quote:
Originally Posted by jojomum
Could be, but there was that indication of a guy upstairs, and who Kate seemed to want to get Michelle away from wasn't there...so that could be behind it... :hmm:
The plot thickens
Oooh yeah i forgot about that! Maybe Kate thinks it is for the best then if Michelle does get away then because of that guy upstairs...:hmm:Quote:
Originally Posted by jojomum
INT. RED RUM - EVENING
Val and Sanjita are sitting down at a booth, having a drink and a chat. Sanjita is trying to cheer up Val.
Sanjita: I'm concerned Val, you're usually full of life...happy and up for a laugh... and now...
Val: Yeah thanks for reminding me :rolleyes:
Sanjita: Hey I'm sure you and Val can work out your problems... it'll be fine before you know it hun, you mark my words...
Craig walks into the Red Rum, a stride in his step, smoking a cigar, a grin on his face.
Craig: Good evening Valerie...how are you on this fine and glorious winter evening?
Val chooses not to reply to Craig, and just stares into her glass, looking depressed.
Craig: Have I turned mute in the past hour without noticing!? Or maybe you're death! I said hello Val!
Sanjita: Just leave her alone, okay!?
Craig: What's it got to do with you little miss curry breath!?
Sanjita: Oh shut up you foul man!
Craig: Shut up yourself, so Val, why the long face?
Sanjita: Maybe it's becuase her daughter's just been raped...
Craig: That was months ago, not over that yet!?
Val: It takes time you know!
Craig: Finally she speaks... rape or no rape...it's no excuse for being bloody ignorant...
Sanjita: Maybe she doesnt want to speak to a man who could have raped Emma!
Craig: Oh right, I have tackle so that immediatley means I'm a suspect...come off it why I would I want to rape Emma!?
Sanjita: We know what your like, what circles you move in... perfect revenge to get on James the copper, wouldn't you say...
The pub has gone quiet, everyone looking around at him.
Craig: Oh and now we have an audience...well listen up you patheic bunch of losers... I am no bloody rapist! So get the idea of your heads now or I'll have you all up for slander alright!?
Amy: I think you're better leave Craig!
Craig: You're barring me!?
Amy: Just for this evening, come on...off you go...
Craig is astonished, she throws his cigar on the floor. And heads out of the pub, but he points his finger at Sanjita.
Craig: You have got to much to say for yaself you paki bitch... I'll be having words with you...
Craig leaves the pub, Sanjita has a look of concern on her face.
INT. MARBAL NIGHTCLUB - NIGHT
Tom, Luqina, Romeo and Chris are all in the nighclub, along with other Baymoore reisdents, it is the night before the wedding and Tom and Chris are dancing like idiots on the dancefloor. Romeo is sat at the bar, looking miserable.
Luqina: Cheer up Romyo... why the long face?
Romeo: Possibly because my best friend is getting married tomorrow to an evil maniuplative gold digger...
Luqina: I wish you would drop this...for Tom's sake if not mine...
Romeo: Don't you understand!? Im doing this for Tom, I dont want to see you bleed him dry... I know your bad and trust me its just a matter of time...
Luqina: You know what!? Im sick of it...let's put it to the test...who would Tom choose, you or me!?
Luqina walks over to Tom, breaking him away from his wild dancing with Chris.
Luqina: Tom I need a word...
Tom: What's up babe?
Luqina: Romeo...he's been threatening to stop the wedding, to prove I'm wrong for you...I've had enough of it! :crying:
Tom storms past her and towards Romeo, he punches Romeo in the face. Romeo falls back onto the bar, stunned.
Tom: What the hell is wrong with you!? Why can't you just except that me and Luqina love each other!?
Romeo: Come off it, all she loves is your money!
Tom: Why cant you just be glad to see your friend happy!?
Romeo: I'm doing this for your best intrests Tom!
Tom: If you cared for me you would have dropped this a long time ago! This is the final straw Romeo! Nobody upsets Luqina...not even you!
Romeo: What are you saying!?
Tom: I'm saying I want you out of my life Romeo! I dont want to have anything to do with you anymore! And don't you DARE show up at the wedding tomorrow or so god help me!
Romeo is stunned at Tom's harsh words, Luqina is stood in the distance, witnessing the scene, a look of delight on her face.
:eek: Luqina is really stirring things up now!! And Craig is as evil as usual!!! Some harsh words from him to Sanjita!
Oh my!!! I hope Romeo does turn up at the wedding still, with Emma and with lots of evidence or maybe even the husband!!
Nasty things to come from Craig by the seems of it then....
EXT: RED RUM PUB- Night
Craig is waiting outside of the pub, pacing backwards and forwards. Sanjita walks out of the pub alone, and walks the other direction, not noticing Craig. He comes up behind her....
Craig: Dont you dare do that again, you hear me?!
Sanjita: Excuse me?!
Craig pushes her against the wall of the pub, and holds his hand over her mouth
Craig: You see this? This is you keeping your mouth shut. And its exactly what you are going to do from now on, you hear me? This is me being polite, and nicely warning you to keep your fat mare out of my buisness.
He lets her go and she runs off. He crosses his arm and watches her run off, and grins.
:eek: Sanjita! I best stay away from Craig if i were you!
Oh Mr Big Man threatening women!! Oh I hope he gets his comeuppance one day!!
EXT. BAYMOORE ALLEYWAY - NIGHT
Sanjita is hurrying home following her encounter with Craig, she is on the phone to Iqbal.
Sanjita: Yeah babe I'm fine...I took Val for a drink... no everything's fine...I'll be back in a minute ok...
Sanjita puts the phone down, she hears the sound of footsteps behind her and sees a shadow moving.
Sanjita:Hello!?
Sanjita can hear heavy breathing. She starts to get worried.
Sanjita: Okay Craig I've got the message now! No need to do anything drastic...
Sanjita beguns to run off, the man, wearing dark clothes and a balaclava and chases after her. He grabs her around the mouth to prevent her from screaming and drags her backwards, kicking and screaming into the bushes...