Souten Page #4

You broke the poor man's heart,

didn't you?

You have severed his

relations with this house.

You can ahead and share

relations, Shyam.

I'm not even going to sleep

on that bed anymore.

Why didn't you return the car

even after I asked you to?

You perhaps don't know, Shyam.

I've always got what I wanted.

It's not right to invest money in

cars, when the business needs it.

And you know, the money

I have is a loan.

Who asked you for the money?

You know my father. Don't bother.

The car will be paid for.

You get angry over

every little thing.

Why've you called me

to the office?

I have a surprise for you.

We're taking an Air Mauritius

flight to Paris this evening.

What for?

- We haven't had a honeymoon.

So I thought, since I was attending

a business conference there...

we could have a honeymoon and

wrap up my work, too.

But what's the hurry

for a honeymoon?

Finish your work first. We can have

our honeymoon after a year or two.

And why return the ticket

for a few Rupees?

I'd rather tear up your ticket.

Who's the one who's playing

with our lives? Who is it?!

Don't you forget, that it is

the people in this house...

who have given you a real life.

Or what life did you lead?

I was very happy with

the life I used to lead.

I didn't have your bank balance

slapping me in the face.

I didn't have it always

belittling me and my pride!

Always remember.

She's no longer your daughter.

She's my wife, my honor

and my pride!

By spoiling her, you are

spoiling my life!

What happened, Shyam?

Ruku was given a million Rupees.

And my family was thrust into

the furnace of destruction.

She has gambled with your

money today. But soon...

My daughter has so much

of money...

that she could buy out

your entire future!

I suggest you set right

your own present.

Buying our people's future

can always come later.

You have never been a good wife.

But I didn't expect you

to be such a bad mother!

You are insulting me for

this insignificant man!

You are insulting me by calling my

son-in-law an insignificant man!

By getting your daughter into the

dirty of gambling!

Mothers like you have a lot

to regret. Remember that.

And fathers like you can

give their children happiness...

only after they are dead!

Please don't say

such things, mom.

May God give Papa

a thousand years to live.

Did you hear that?

Ruku's not bad at heart.

Will you agree to a suggestion?

Your wish is my command, sir.

Ruku will inherit everything

upon my death.

But you must have noticed how

childish and immature she is.

So I want you to invest

my money in your business.

You know very well that I'd

never accept a loan from you.

In that case,

make Ruku your partner.

A man can't take his own decisions

in a partnership, sir.

Can you do me a favor then?

Please, sir.

Do not belittle yourself.

Anything you say is the

writ of God for me.

Father? This is Radha here.

Oh, hello. Go on.

I've got my first salary today.

I want to spend it on

Mr. Shyam and Rukmini.

Invite them for lunch,

will you?

All right... just hold on.

It's Radha, sir. She has

got her first salary today.

She couldn't attend your wedding...

so she wants you and your wife

to join us for lunch.

But...

I'll bring Rukmini over.

We'll certainly have lunch with you.

It's okay...

they're coming over.

I've committed something

on your behalf, Ruku.

Everything you say

is okay with me.

So get dressed soon.

We've got to go over for lunch.

Where to?

- You have already promised me.

So why question me?

Okay, let's go.

I knew you wouldn't refuse.

So I'll tell you.

Mr. Gopal and...

- What?!

Eat at Gopal's place?

That untouchable?!

I can't stand the man!

How will I eat with him?!

At least hear me out.

I will listen to nothing.

This is the desire of

an innocent person.

To hell with such desires!

I've given them my word.

You can always say that your

partner wasn't willing.

I haven't asked for much, Ruku.

Neither did I expect you to ask

for something so petty.

I won't go with you. Period!

And remember...

you're not the only owner anymore.

You have an equal partner.

Mr. Shyam! Come on in!

Are you Radha?

- That's right.

That was a beautiful song

you were singing.

"Life, the ocean of sorrows..."

You have tears in your eyes.

- Tears of joy, actually.

Have you come alone?

Yes. She took ill

at the last moment.

Please come in, sir.

Sit down.

I know so much about you,

thanks to Dad...

that I think even you'd

lag behind me in this respect!

Really? How much do you know me?

- So much!

Dad praises you so much!

You'd be thrilled to know!

No thank you. I'd rather

keep my senses.

Dad says you a very

ambitious man.

You want to fly higher

than the skies.

One needs inspiration to fulfill

his dreams, Radha.

You wouldn't lack that

with Rukmini around.

Yes... I don't lack it at all.

There seems to be a storm

raging in your heart.

A storm you are trying to control.

But you can't stop it.

I could stop a single storm...

but there are thousands

of them in my heart.

Never mind that.

Let's talk about something else.

How will you talk

about anything else...

when you're not at peace

with yourself?

So, how do I find peace?

By giving me all your sorrows.

No. I can't do that.

It's my burden.

I must bear it.

You must share the burden,

when it gets to be too much.

I haven't asked for your joys.

I seek your sorrows.

Can't you give me even that?

What have you been talking about?

- Nothing much, dad.

Your dad says you work at the

MGI library.

Yes. I'm a librarian.

Are we only going to talk?

Won't you give us some food?

I don't feel like going away,

but I must.

That was a wonderful song;

the food was good, too.

But what is best...

are you folks and your

feeling of belonging.

Where are you going?

- To fetch medicines for your wife.

What happened, Ruku?

What's happened to her?

- You don't have to scream.

She's a bit off weather.

The gynecologists' are examining her.

A gynecologist?

ls it good news then?

It is good news, isn't it?

Actually...

it was necessary to

conduct the operation.

Operation? What operation?

When was she operated?

I'm sorry, Mr. Shyam. But you

have taken no precautions.

Precautions? What precautions

are you talking about?

The post-operation precautions.

What operation was it?

What's wrong with Ruku?

This is surprising, Mr. Shyam.

You ought to know everything.

Ruku didn't want a baby

for 4 or 5 years.

So we did a vasectomy on her.

But she did not take any of the

precautions I had recommended.

Rukmini spent 8 hours every day

at the swimming pool.

As a result of which...

As a result of which?

Go on.

She can't bear a child anymore.

Faith is the biggest bond

between man and wife.

And you have betrayed my trust!

You have betrayed my faith in you!

Can't you see? She's ill.

And you're bothering her!

Don't interfere...

You must care for the patient,

Mr. Shyam.

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