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show my face again. Promise!

(CHURCH BELLS)

- Ok.

- Ok.

See that cop?

Yeah.

Slap him hard. I'll go out

on a date with you.

(LAUGHS)

You don't want to date me, it's ok.

But I'm no suicide bomber.

I want to date you. But are you

worth my time?

He's a bloody cop. I'll get deported.

Life's a b*tch.

You're psycho, right?

If I die, I won't spare you.

(SLAPS)

Run!

(LAUGHS)

(BREATHLESS)

Carefree hearts fly free.

Like sparks rising from embers.

Swinging all night long.

Touching the blue sky.

Kissing the moon.

Circling the stars.

Carefree hearts fly free.

Like sparks rising from embers.

Hearts beating.

Pulse racing - breathless.

Eyes sparkling when they meet.

Faltering, fluttering.

Fumbling - breathless.

Hands trembling when they meet.

Rolling the dice.

Gambling with hearts.

Rolling the dice.

Gambling with hearts.

Carefree hearts fly free.

Like sparks rising from embers.

There's no holding them back.

They swim in the deep end.

Caring not if they win or lose.

Caring not if they sink or swim.

Reigning in emotions...

...is chasing clouds.

Desires are the whims of souls.

Carefree hearts fly free.

Like sparks rising from embers.

(STIRRING TEA)

Look, son...

We know what it means if a daughter

brings a boy home. Parents know.

She knows all about

Shyra's boyfriends.

We don't question her. This is

Paris after all, not Patiala.

Son, are your parents in Delhi?

Auntie, Mum's a housewife,

Dad was in the army.

I'm so sorry, son.

Why not call your mother?

Let's fix the wedding date.

Relax, Mum. He's not proposing.

Then?

He's helping me to move out.

Moving out? Where to?

- Are you leaving Paris?

- No.

Dharam and I have so little

time together.

He has his stand-up at nights,

and I work all day.

His roommates are moving out.

It's just more practical.

All good?

Meaning?

You'll live together? Out of wedlock?

Auntie, you see...

...if we live together, we'll find out

if we're a good fit.

She's my daughter,

not a free yoga class.

Papa, I'm not asking for permission,

I'm just letting you know.

No scenes. We're 10 mins away.

It's not like a marriage,

just a live-in.

I think we better go.

Just a live-in?

Bless me, uncle.

Bless me, auntie.

Paying respect? In Paris?

Why did you touch their feet?

Didn't want them to think you're

living with a jerk.

Had to reassure them.

You overdid it. Now they're waiting

for the wedding.

Can you blame them?

Living with a guy for the first time,

it's a biggish deal.

We're never getting married.

Ever.

I know! Relax.

Think I'm dying to get married?

Stop the car!

Stop the car. On the side.

(CAR BRAKES)

- In the middle of the road...

- Shut up!

- We want to live together?

- Absolutely!

Are we an uncool couple...

...who call each other silly names

- honey, sweetie?

Never!

Why won't we say silly things

like "I love you?"

'Cos it turns all emotional,

sentimental. End of fun times.

Perfect.

Let's move in.

I dare you!

Now.

Right now, right here.

You're on!

Dharam!

Dharam! Open the door.

Where's the fire? My game...

It stinks! Oh my God.

(DOOR CLOSING)

(DOOR OPENS)

- What is it? The lights?

- Where's my charger?

Lights off! I've an early start.

Bloody lights off! Damn it.

- Are you insane?

- You're too much!

Shyra, get up, help me.

The cleaner has the same phone.

She took it.

(CURTAINS DRAWING)

Who's that?

What are you doing?

Shut that music!

I came home at 3.

Is this revenge for the other night?

So immature.

Music off! Or else...

You evil witch!

Good morning!

I hope you have a crap day!

- The keys?

- You had them.

You're kidding me?

The house keys?

- Look at the size of this bag.

- Do I have the keys at night?

You know what, just check it.

Let's check it.

- Shut up!

- You shut up.

Honey, I'm home.

Mehra took me to a great place.

We ate like pigs.

Have an acidity attack.

Expecting guests?

- I told you I was cooking tonight.

- Wasn't that on Thursday?

Today is Thursday.

(PLATE SMASHING)

(PHONE RINGING)

Yeah?

Hi! You well? All good?

Mummy, Papa doing well?

Sorry. Am I disturbing?

Didn't I say? Politeness

doesn't suit you. What's up?

I'm at the police station.

Mehra is in Delhi. Who could I call

but you?

- Which station?

- Place Dauphine.

Coming.

Could you bring 500 euros?

(SIGHS)

Money coming! 10 minutes.

Don't hit me.

- Is that it? Can we go?

- Yes. You can go.

Very well. Thank you.

I paid the fine. Collect

your car tomorrow.

See you tomorrow. The car...

Merci. No thanks?

(FOOTSTEPS)

Thanks.

I'll return your money tomorrow.

If they catch you driving drunk

again, licence cancelled.

I know.

How come your wallet was stolen?

My date ran away with it.

- She just left with your wallet?

- Yeah.

(LAUGHING)

- Oh God, Dharam, you're unbelievable.

- She was classy and hot.

She didn't look a criminal.

How come you're all alone

on a Saturday night?

Just...

I am enjoying being on my own

these days.

No boyfriend?

What can I do, Dharma?

Since you left, my heart

beats for no one.

But I have a new girlfriend

every week.

Is that so?

You started much later than me.

You need a lot of catching up

to become a slut like me.

I'm sorry, Shyra.

I shouldn't have said all that stuff

the day we broke up.

I was judging you 'cos

I lacked experience.

Totally uncool.

I wanted to apologise right away.

But I was so mad.

I'm sorry.

Forgive me.

When did you grow up, Dharma?

The day you left me, Ma!

Since you left, I haven't peed

with the toilet seat up.

The remotes are in one place.

I wash up before I sleep.

Make the bed every day.

And there's not a single empty

milk carton in the fridge.

Wow!

- Should I come back?

- Come.

I dare you!

Actually, you know what.

Breaking up has reformed us.

You've learned how to say sorry,

I've stopped partying.

At least something good has

come out of it.

But you gotta admit,

it was fun while it lasted.

Too much fun.

Shyra?

Hi, Mum. Hi, Papa.

Late night at the restaurant?

Bless me, uncle.

Bless me, auntie.

Good night.

Thank you.

Are you back together?

No, Mum.

Modern relationships! You're too old

to get it. Don't stress.

Let's go in.

(DOOR CLOSING)

(CLUB MUSIC)

So, Jasmine!

I tried dating you for a year,

how come I got lucky today?

'Cos my boyfriend is a

cheating moron.

Today's my birthday.

My turn to cheat.

I chose you 'cos you're frivolous.

You're cool with this, right?

Right, right.

So happy freaking birthday to me!

One more.

(PHONE RINGS)

Your moron?

For the 100th time.

- No way am I taking him back.

- Absolutely not. Why should you?

11th December? Sagittarian?

My first Delhi girlfriend

was a Sagitt...

Is today the eleventh?

May I borrow your phone?

Urgent call.

(PHONE RINGING)

- Hello.

- Today is the 11th.

Whose cell is that?

Long story, not important.

December 11, remember?

I remember 9/11.

What's with 12/11?

A bigger crisis than 9/11...

our breakup.

You called to tell me this?

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