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Renu: But your father didn’t make one?

Saket: Yes! I mean I thought he didn’t, because-

Renu: Because?

Saket: Because you would have told me.

Renu: Wrong. Because you made sure Mr Mehta would let you know if there was a will, and
not me. You told him to destroy it.

Saket: What? No! I mean I asked him after father passed, as your son, it was my duty to look
after these matters. What did he say?

(checking her watch again)

Renu: How convenient it is that you remembered the one duty that has something in it for
you as well.

Saket: Who gives you such ideas mother? He must’ve been angry he was being fired and said
things that weren’t true.

Renu: No one dear, they come at their own will when your son bribes your lawyer.

Saket: What! I did nothing of that sort, you know I wouldn’t! I’ll talk to that Mehta. How
dare he-
(doorbell rings)

Renu: That must be Mr Mehta.

Saket: Didn’t you fire him?

Renu: Oh about that, I’m sorry son, I lied. I wanted you to accept what you did, but I now
understand that you won’t. He is indeed a man of his word and a loyal advisor. He told me
the truth.

(Renu gets up and opens the door, Mr Mehta enters and is surprised to see Saket)

Mr. Mehta: Hello Renu, let’s wrap this up quickly.

Saket: Wrap what up? This is all a huge misunderstanding mother; you need to fire this liar
now. Come live with me.

Renu: It was my will I was talking about earlier. It’s almost done with, you needn’t worry.

(Saket looks around, gets up and walks to the door)

Saket: I assume I’m not a part of this will.

Renu: You would have been if you hadn’t done what Mr Mehta said you did.

(thinking of making one last plea, Saket reaches for her hand, but she snatches it away)

Renu: I think it’s best that you leave, son.

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