EXT. Park - Afternoon
After one and a half month, Gagan is setting on a bench in a beautiful park typing on his laptop, he is enjoying the quiet surrounding and the view of the park, he gets a message from Ananya
Texting:
Ananya Gowda: Hey! I'm in Bangalore today for a book signing, wanna grab coffee later?
Gagan: Sounds great
Ananya Gowda: I'll send you the location of the place, what time are you free?
Gagan: I'm free at 4
Ananya Gowda: Great I'll meet you there at 4
Gagan: Perfect, see you then
The End Of Texting
Cut to
INT. Coffee Shop - Afternoon
Gagan arrives at the Coffee shop a little early, the place is beautiful and music playing in the background
He picks a table by the window and orders a cappuccino, as he's waiting he opens his phone checking emails and updates for Thunder Knight
A few minutes later Ananya walks in waving her hand smiling at Gagan
Ananya Gowda: Hey long time no see
Gagan: Yeah its been a few weeks, how was the signing?
Ananya Gowda: Exhausting but great, I signed like a thousand copies I think
She laughs clearly in a good mood, a waiter comes over and Ananya orders iced latte and Gagan order cappuccino again, he looks at her smiling
Gagan: I'm beginning to think you're secretly trying to turn me into a Coffee addict
Ananya Gowda: (Laughing) Its working isn't it? Coffee is life
Ananya looks at Gagan her heart racing, she wants to tell him how she feels but the fear of losing their friendship holds her back
Gagan: (In his thoughts) Maybe one day
Ananya Gowda: Hey what youa doing these days, writing away like always
Gagan: Of course, I've almost finished another chapter, you'll be getting a snek peek soon
Ananya Gowda: I can't wait! I'm so invested in Thunder Knight, I have a lot of questions but I'll wait until I finish the latest chapter
The waiter brings Ananya's and Gagan's drinks and they both are enjoying each others company
Gagan: (Nervous) Ananya, can I ask you something?
Ananya Gowda: (Curious) Of course what's on your mind
Gagan hesitates to say, unsure of how to express his feeling to her
Gagan: Never mind I forgot
Ananya Gowda: (Laughing) You idiot (in her thoughts) for a moment it looked like he was about to ask me out, maybe I'm delusional or he genuinely forgot what to say, either way I gotta tell him fast on how I feel about him
They both like each other but are too afraid to say it
Ananya Gowda: So do you have any big plans for your next book? or is Thunder Knight going to keep you busy for a while
Gagan: (Laughing) I think Thunder Knight will keep me occupied for a while
EXT. Coffee Shop
They both are outside the coffee shop, Ananya is leaving early because she got a family thing going on, neither of them are ready to say goodbye just yet
Ananya Gowda: Hey! I'm heading back to Tumkur today, got a family thing, what are you up to?
Gagan: Just writing, good luck with the family stuff, let me know if you want to hang out when you're back in Bangalore
Ananya Gowda: Will do
Gagan: It's been really great seeing you again
Ananya Gowda: Yeah, I've had a lot of fun today
Gagan: Me too!
Ananya Gowda: Oh and I just finished your latest chapter! it's was so good, you've really outdone yourself
Gagan: Thank you, your feedback always makes my day
Ananya Gowda: Well you're welcome! seriously though, I think it's your best one yet, what's happens next? any spoilers?
Gagan: You know I can't spoil the surprise! but you won't be disappointed, I promise
Ananya Gowda: (Sadness) Aww, no fair, anyway I'll let you get back to writing, I should get going before I overstay my welcome
Gagan: You could never overstay
Ananya Gowda: Text me when you're free
Gagan: Will do, travel safe alright
Ananya Gowda: Will do bye
Ananya and Gagan both leave in a different path thinking about each other
INT. Gagan's Apartment - Night
Gagan enters his apartment, he sits down at his desk looking at his laptop but his thoughts are on Ananya, he wonders if he should text her now or wait a bit, after a few seconds he picks up his phone and starts typing
Texting:
Gagan: Hey I had a great time today, let's do it again soon
Ananya Gowda: Same here, let's plan something soon
The End Of Texting
Gagan wanted to say how he felt about her but hesitates to do it, he puts his phone down and sighs, he puts his laptop aside and leans back steering at the ceiling
Gagan: (Frustrated) Why is this so hard? it shouldn't be this complicated
The End Of Chapter 11...