Margarita, with a Straw Page #2

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Hello Laila.

- Hi.

So welcome to the

Creative Writing program.

I'm so glad you could be here with us.

Thank you, Professor.

It's Jose. it's just Jose.

Okay Jose.

Listen. Would you like me

to assign a writer to you?

In fact I've already talked

to somebody.

Actually I can type...

I am sorry what did you say?

That would be wonderful!

Yeah.

You know...

I have an aunt in Birmingham.

I wish I had an aunt in India!

You know I really want to go there.

My dream place is Varanasi.

How come?

My step dad's guru is from there.

He came to visit us one time.

He emanated such peace.

It's anything but peaceful!

Really?

You could stay with us

if you come to India.

Are you serious?

That would be absolutely amazing.

Listen...Laila, I should probably go.

Yeah. You have to...

I have to go too.

But I'll see you soon okay?

Bye.

Bye Laila.

We'll go home now and cut your nails.

They've grown too long.

I'm going now to check out the clubs.

Clubs?

-Student clubs.

You've missed a whole semester.

Let's go home now and study.

Mom. I know when I need to study!

Sixteen-year-old Ronnie Martin

was killed by the NYPD.

For only one reason.

He was black.

F*** the police!

F*** the police!

These cops are even more dangerous

than the Delhi police!

This is nothing.

Are you from India?

You think all desis are from India.

I didn't mean...

l...I'm sorry...

My mother is from Pakistan.

And my father from Bangladesh.

I've lived in seven countries,

including Madagascar!

Wow.

It's actually quite cool.

That you came out for this.

Usually Indians don't.

I'm Laila.

Khanum.

I'll see you tonight.

Yeah. Cool.

Mom.

Khanum.

This is Aai, my Mom.

Hello Mom.

Hello.

Lailu, why don't you

invite your friend over?

Khanum, come for dinner.

Mom I'd love to.

But I have a paper due tomorrow.

Come over anytime before I leave.

Definitely.

Bye Laila.

Bye.

This way.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Mom.

Hey. How's it going?

Good.

I'm sorry I'm late.

I got held up at lunch.

So. Do you wanna get started?

Yeah.

Okay.

Have you chosen a topic

for the assignment?

I want to talk about

my first relationship.

Yeah.

Yeah.

There's this guy Nima...

When I fell in love with him...

...it was like...

...electricity...you know!

Yeah, yeah. I do know yeah.

Yeah.

And the first time he...

...touched me...

You mean you've had sex?

Was that your...girlfriend?

Who?

The girl you were lip locked

with just now.

No. No. She's just a friend.

Wow.

Is kissing in India a big deal?

Well you don't smooch your friends,

that's for sure!

Oh so if I kiss you

I'd have to marry you then?

No.

Hello.

Hi, It's Laila.

I was just wondering

what you are up to?

Yeah that would be great.

Okay.

Bye.

Come inside.

I'm looking for Miles Davis...

Speeches of Spain?

Okay, we should have that.

Give me one second.

May I help you Miss?

I'm okay.

Where are you from?

India.

Wow! Let me show you something

I think you'll really like.

WOW!

How much is it?

Well I can give you 10% off...

so that would make it only 749 dollars...

...which is a really good deal!

I wish...

I'm on a scholarship.

Let me go talk to my manager

and I'll see what I can do for you.

Ask him for...

...50% off!

I don't know if I can do 50%.

But I like you. So I'll see what I can do!

Yeah.

This is my secret haunts.

Close your eyes you will see better.

These are the three concentric circles.

This is a depiction of the world.

It is encircled by a beautiful

naked figure of a woman...

...the sky goddess Nut.

Whose body is bent protectively

over the world.

Relax!

Until now only you have seen me.

Let me see you too.

B*tch!

What?

Dude you are so pretty.

So pretty that I feel like cursing you!

I didn't know you play chess?

Check.

You're next to get beaten.

Just like everybody else out here!

Your turn.

You're too much! You are too much!

Pass my costume.

Come let's get you changed.

Ballu.

There's such amazing snowfall here.

And the room cozy and warm

with central heating.

Remember I told you about Khanum?

She's a very helpful girl.

Tonight Lailu's going for a study

sleep over at her house.

Hi. What can I get you?

Can I have a house white please?

Sure.

A coke.

What?

You think this is McDonalds?

Have a drink!

I've never had one...

Why don't you look at our cocktail list?

Our Pina Coladas are really popular.

We have Sex on the Beach, Mojitos,

Manhattans... Anything you like.

Can I have a...

Margarita?

With a straw.

Great choice. Okay, coming right up!

Have you ever dated?

Why would anyone date me?

Why do you put yourself down

all the time?

Let me do it for you!

Because that has been my experience.

For the last time...

You are very beautiful.

Okay! One white wine and

a Margarita, with a straw, for you.

Thank you.

You 're very welcome.

Thank you.

Can I get you some wine?

No. I have a headache.

You need one exotic head massage.

And by mistake if I strangle you,

forgive my blindness!

Lailu! Thats enough time in the bath!

Mom!

There's no end to the hot water here!

Will you come out?

Why?

Where's your gold chain?

It must have fallen off.

It had such a strong clasp.

How can it just fall off?

It's not in the bathroom either.

The caregiver must have taken it!

We trust these people

and they take advantage.

I'm going to phone her right now. Maybe

that's why she didn't come to work today.

Mom...

No Lailu.

It can only be her.

I pawned it!

What?

I bought an IPad.

It's really cool.

It even has a voice activator.

It was your grandmother's chain!

What's happened to you Lailu?

But I wanted it for my studies...

Studies?

Surfing porn sites is studying?!

You should be ashamed of yourself.

How dare you?

This is my privacy.

Privacy? You want privacy from me?!

I'll slap you if you talk to me like that.

Move in with me.

And what should I tell my parents?

Even in their wildest dreams

they wouldn't guess that we're lovers!

I will miss you Mom.

Bye.

- Bye.

Oh f***!

Keep the place.

The University pays for it anyway.

Always have a place of your own, so no

motherf***er can put you on the street.

Give me the address.

I'll go there tomorrow morning.

Oh ifs okay.

Khanum can take care of me.

That's a big no no. People don't like

to be carers and lovers at the same time.

Besides...

That would put me out of work.

You can stay here while I'm gone...

if you like.

After all this renovation you better not

break up with me for at least 2 years!

Do you want lip gloss?

Yes.

Lailu. Come home in

the summer break.

Did you just win the lottery?

I still haven't repaid the

debt of your outgoing flight...

...so might as well add the cost of

another flight to it!

Happy Holi Papa.

Hello Mom.

How are you Khanum?

I'm good. Thanks.

Why don't you also

come to India with Laila?

I really want to come Mom.

But Laila never invites me!

What happened?

Nothing.

I'll definitely come now!

Just pray to Allah that I get my visa.

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