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The sound of a car pulling up interrupts the Registrar. Poppy enters, in a rush. Registrar’s
face becomes flustered.

Poppy: Oh you two, you could at least wear nice clothes, this is your big day!

Anish: But we decided just 2 hours ago that we’re getting married. We got here as fast as we
could.

Poppy notices the Registrar and his wife. She suddenly hesitates in her footsteps.

Poppy: Okay… so who’s the bride? I don’t recall you being in a relationship.

Anish (proudly pointing to Sejal, like a trophy): That’s her.

Poppy (thinking): This isn’t going to end well.

Poppy (aside to Anish): Are you sure about this?

Anish (offended): What do you mean, you don’t trust me?

Poppy: I do, but then you haven’t exactly made the best decisions before…

Anish: What is THAT supposed to mean?
Poppy: Why, nothing. Nothing at all. Congratulations, let’s get you married!

Poppy (thinking): This is still a BIG mistake.

Registrar: Okay, so fill out this form.

Registrar: So the first witness is going to be my wife. The second witness is going to be
Poppy Patel.

Registrar's Wife: Wait… how do you know her name?

Registrar suddenly sits up on his desk all red. Poppy shuffles her feet nervously.

Registrar: Oh, Anish mentioned it before, right?

Anish (looking at Poppy): I didn’t know your surname was Patel. Haha, what a name!

The Registrar's Wife realizes there is something fishy.

Registrar's Wife: What is going on here?

Registrar unable to speak, sits dumbstruck.

Poppy (breaks): I promise it was just the one time.

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