Monday 3:00 p.m.
Receptionist (female voice): Sir, sir (her heels clacking when she runs to talk to Noah) Sir!! Sir, (gulps and barely catches her breath) sir, you have an urgent meeting. He asked to talk to you right now. (whispers closer)- "He said; Noah, f**k you, you remember? We have a lot of things yet waiting for us…I need to see you, right! now! If I don't, hahhaha, your past will resurface. I know you know me by now, better not try to act fool. Get you're a** here."
Noah: He's..forget him! He..never mind. I'll go. Waiting in my cabin? (she nods) Ok. (He walks away but suddenly stops and turns back-"Well, wait. Make sure, no one, ok? No one comes in. No one means, not even my superiors. Call me first if at all."
He rushes to his cabin, apologizing o those coming in his way and bumping.
Man (sitting on Noah's seat): How are you, Noah? How long, missed me?
Noah: Turn here and, when will you learn to take things that belong to you and not others..?
Man: (Laughs) Seems like you enjoyed without me here….Now, it's my time. (turns and gets up from his chair and walks slowly towards Noah)
Noah: Knew it. Haven't changed a single bit. Trust me, this dramatic entry is so much your style.
Man: Thanks bud. Noah, come, give me a hug!
The Man- he was his father's childhood friend. Mr. Micheal Collins.
Micheal: Noah, (does a cool handshake) you too remember? Great, I thought you forgot this old man of your father's. You are doing great my child. Grown up, tall, handsome, smart, rich. You, you have fallen in love? Didn't you?
Noah: Indeed. Can't hide anything from you friend. How did you suddenly think of me? Everything is fine right?
Micheal: Yes yes. Nothing to worry about. My son, when my child died, you became my child too. I think…you are ready, to, to inherit what you deserve. I haven't told you about this, and today, You passed the test. All you had to do is remember me and you did. (laughs and pats him on his back)
Noah: I am your son. You are my legal guardian but,..this is too much. I, I don't think this is what I ever wanted. This is yours. I can't.
Micheal: Noah, I know you. I can see right through you. You are the only one whom I can trust this empire of mine to. Son, I don't care if you believe in yourself or not, but for me, you are handmade for this. I've trained and taught and brought into this field of finances. Your teacher is like a miner, one who mines for diamonds like you even if they are not diamonds. It can be ruby, emerald, anything. YOU, my son, are like that 'PINK STAR'. It's the most expensive one.
Noah: Sir, you are some one really precious to me too. I completely trust you but..Ok, deal. But, I have a request. I will always be the president. You, will remain the head, the CEO. But I do demand for some of mine shares (laughs)
Micheal: Of course, it's all yours…No, mine, but you can ask for it. Thanks a lot, dear. Now, I can freely roam around with your aunt. (walks away)
Noah: Sir, meet my girlfriend before you go. I'll send a cab to invite Aunt too. And, my parents? At our place. We'll make it together. (holds his hand and drags him to his place)
Ruth returns from her college and on her way, she gets Noah's call. Then, she hurries to Ashley's office.
Ruth: Ash, Ash (screams around till she finds her in the Vice President's cabin)
Ashley: Sorry ma'am. I'll deal with this. A family..😅
Ashley's boss: (smiles) Yes, by the way..she's cute girl. Your sister?
Ashley: (nods) She…some what. Ma'am, if I have to go, may I?
Ashley's boss: Oh, ok. Hope it's a happy one.
Ashley: (Jumps and squeals) Thanks ma'am. Sorry. Bye, have a good day. I'll finish my work, staying overtime tomorrow, (screams from a distance, exiting from her boss's cabin) I promise..!
Ruth: Ashley, my brother called me. He asked us to come to his place.
Ashley: Ruth, let's surprise him. You will be Wonder Woman, and..uhmmm, I'll be Cat Woman?
Ruth: Ok? I'm ready. Let's get it from the store and go back together?
Both of them rush to go to Hazel's company's clothing store. While running, they meet Lucas, carrying files, drained in work.
Lucas: (holds Ashley by her waist and apers surround them) Woaa, wohh, woaa. You good? Why are you in a hurry? Who is she??
Ruth: (pulls Ashley towards herself in a protective way, trying to save her brother's first love) First, back off. Keep your hands away. (taps at her hands in frustration, raising her eyebrows)
Ashley: We are going to Hazel's store to get some clothes. Ruth, he's my friend and underling, Lucas.
Lucas: Ash, (smirks in sarcasm and suddenly speaks in a louder voice-) " I am NOT your underling @&%?13*!!!!! "
Ruth: Oh, hi there. I'm Noah's sister, Ruth.
Lucas: I know, Ashley talks a lot about you.
Ruth: Ok. Bye. (pulls Ashley away)
Ashley: (waves and Lucas and while going away, screams) Bye Luca..s, send the client data coverage and minutes to my assist, I'll get it done.
Ruth: You two close?
Ashley: Yes, he's very good friend of mine. He has supported me for a long time, even when my ex cheated on me..But, why are you asking?
Ruth: No nothing, hurry up. We need to reach home, before 07:00 p.m. and it 5:41 p.m. right now.
At Hazel's company's main branch store, she and her colleagues, her boss, the whole team had come for inspections.
Hazel: Ash, you, here?
Her team stops and her boss glares in anger at Hazel for stopping her rounds.
Hazel: Sorry Boss. (she hurriedly points to Ashley to wait for 10 minutes in her usual meeting place)
Hazel comes back when her team leaves. Ashley was waiting at the café beside the store.
Hazel: Ash, oh, thanks for the coffee. Needed it for real.
Ashley: Haze, that was…a bit too harsh. But, I think you are used to it just as much as me. Why don't you shift jobs? To mine maybe? Lucas is there too….
Hazel: Anyways, here for…shopping? And oh, forgot to ask. This cute little girl? Cousin..? (raises brow in doubt)
Ashley: No no, Noah's sister. (whispers, bending towards Hazel) Hates being called 'little'.
Ruth: (pinches Ashley slightly, as if she were her elder sibling, a bit embarrassed) That's not it! I'm Ruth ..now, to the point. (points towards her watch)
Ashley: Oh right. Haze, a bit in hurry. Umm..can you get us a full costume, ready for our size, cat-woman and wonder-woman?
Hazel: Yes. I think y'all will fit in general size, I have just perfect a size, for you and Ms. Ruth.
Ruth: Great. In a hurry, can we get it asap?
Ashley: can we wear it, and just get the make-up done by the cosplay artist that comes here, if he is here by chance?
Hazel: Of course. I'll get here in 5. Clothes, get dressed in it right now. See if it fits your style and size. I'll tell staff to get some other ones too.
Ruth: Thanks for that then. Love ya. (ends up hugging her and they both rush to the store and Hazel goes to get the make-up artist.)
They get ready and Ashley drives back to her place. They both fix their clothes and hair and re-touch their make-up for the very last time before knocking at Noah's door. The door was left open. They enter, full in skit.
Ruth: "It's not polite to hit a lady". Although you didn't hit me.
Ashley: urhm urhghm. "To destroy Batman, we must first turn him into something he hates the most. Namely us."
Ruth: (whispers—'but we don't have any Bat-man') "You cannot have it all".
Ashley: Noah? Noah?
Ruth: (gasps) Uncle?? (dashes towards Mr. Collins)
Collins: I almost didn't recognize you, little naughty girl (pinches her cheek and pats her head)
Ruth: How are you? This is a good surprise…He didn't tell us…(scratches her head out of shame)
Mrs. Collins: Oh gosh, thse girls..what are you wearing?
Ruth: Aunt, it's me. Ruth.
Mrs. Susan: Hello, my daughter. How have you been? Look at you, young lady. Eat more. You look too thin. How is your studies going on?
Ruth: This looks good on me? Do I look hot?
Hollice: Ruth. Stop it. (smiling, hits her on her hand)
Ruth back hugs her mom. Hollice shrugs her off asking her to dress like a normal person. Ashley stands there, not knowing what to do. She shifts slowly behind Mrs. Smith. Soon Mr. Smith comes from back and -
Conor: God, holy eyes of mine. Ladies, let's wear a bit more? (runs off pulling Hollice aside and whispers-) "What the hell is going on?"
Noah: Welcome everyone. Oh (laughs) gooddd. This is…..Woohhh. You two look sexy and (gets hit by Mr. Smith)
Micheal: (laughs) Gather everyone. You two are coking right? Ms. Ashley, Noah, he is a nice lad. You look perfect for him to be honest. Lively, cute, beautiful, smart, you have everything he needs.
Ashley: Sir, I'm already embarrassed (covers her face while blushing and retreats.) Noah—(whispers tagging him to the kitchen) please give me something to wear or go to my place and get me a nice dress please. Im too embarrassed to go out in this.
Noah: No. This looks great. They all have dinner late. Let's go, come in my bedroom. (she retreats from a kiss)
He pulls her closer to him by her waist, blocking her near the kitchen counter. They kiss deep, undisturbed. Ruth comes-
Ruth: Noa—Sorry, continue (whispers in low volume)
Hollice and Susan enter behind Ruth in the kitchen- "Oopps"
Ashley looks at them and forcefully pushes them away. His elbow gets hit on the table.
Noah: Awww, that hurt! Ash..why di—Mom, Aunt..(pulls Ashley's hand and drags her in his room) Stay here. I'll get you your dress. Just wear what I get for you.
Instead of going to her place, he goes to the memories room and gets a cute dress for her. He had it prepared.
Noah: Here. Wear it.
Ashley: Go out. I'll change. It's nice…love you for the gift.
Noah: I'll wait. I've seen it all, nothing to hide.
Ashley: Goo (she kicks him out and he goes to prepare for the dinner)
Noah: Aunt, Mom. Go, sit. Talk with them. Ash and I can do it. Ruth, take them with you. And, go to my room. Wear something else if you want to.
Ruth: Ma, Susan, come on. Leave them to do the labour. Relax today.
Hollice: Hey (hits her on her shoulder and goes out) Call her Aunt.
Ruth: Aunt..Susan?
Susan: It's fine. Don't hit her. (pulls her towards herself, pampering her like a child protecting her favourite doll)
Ruth: Love you, Aunt. (kissing her on the cheek)
Susan: Oh, dear sweet girl. Thank you. ❤️
Ashley comes out and greets everyone again.
Ashley: Hello, Mr. Micheal and Mrs. Susan. Mrs. Hollice and Mr. Conor. I'm..I'm sorry about earlier.
Noah: Ashley, stop playing with the dough.
Ashley: (rolls her eyes) Fine, chef.
She rubs it on his face instead. Noah pulls her back and touches his face to hers. Mr. Micheal interrupts their kitchen-romance.
Micheal: Daughter in law, my stomach is grumbling due to the hunger. Mind me rushing y'all?
Noah: Sorry, dear customer. The store is facing some mechanical issues, in my heart! 😂
Ashley: (kicks Noah's leg) Mr. Micheal, don't worry. Your order is being prepared fresh and hot. It'll be out for y'all to dig in. Give us 30 minutes more. We hereby, sincerely apologize for the delay. (bows slightly)
Micheal: Thank you, Ashley. No worries, take your time. (bends towards Noah-) 'hurry up kid. She won't run away. Eat her later, let me eat my dinner'
Susan: (screams from the other room) Mr. Micheal, where did you vanish? Everyone is waiting for you to add the details to your story. Hurry.
Micheal: Coming coming. It's my turn now. (rushes back to resume their game)
They eat together but the news of Noah being the inheritor of Collins' company, it remained a secret till Noah agreed to reveal it. No one knew it, except Noah and Mr. Micheal. All of them return to their home. Ruth stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Collins for the night and Ashley returned the costumes to Hazel after the dinner.
Ashley: Now, your whole family knows about us..But I really have no idea, how to break this news to my parents…Let's do on thing, let it go on how it is. After few more days, their marriage anniversary will come, and during the celebration, maybe..anywyas. Let's not think about it right now.
Noah: Ash, you looked so hot and tempting in that cat-woman costume. Wear it again, just once.
Ashley: No, gave it back. Why the f*ck didn't you tell me and Ruth that your parent s and relatives il be there too?
Noah: I didn't think y'all could do something as cray as that. Now, it feels like I have greatly underestimated you both.
Ashley: (pouts in irritation) When I do something awesome, no one sees it. Absolutely nobody. And, as soon as it is something really embarrassing, every single living being on this planet sees it.
Noah: My love, thy laughter, thy shyness, thy cute embarrassing moment, thy everything, I shall love thee as much.
The end.