Ek Farzi Love Story

'I'll stab you with a knife!'

'With a knife!'

'Come to the shop. I'll stab you with a knife!'

'Then you can cry bloody tears!'

'I'll stab you with a knife!'

What happened to Kritika? She hasn't posted a story since yesterday.

So what if Kritika hasn't posted a story?

I ran into her at the market the day before yesterday.

She was laughing and cheerful,

saying her meme had gone a bit viral.

At least she gained 1,500 followers from it.

Literally, five people in college showed it to me today.

It went unexpectedly viral.

I'm telling you, this isn't good.

Let's bet 500.

You overthink too much.

Last year, we'd bet 2,000.

"Let's bet 500 bucks," big talker!

-Oh, where are you going? -The washroom!

Why? Got an upset stomach?

Sis, eat something at least.

Forget it;

let's go have some 'golgappas'. Come on.

Deeksha, I swear, I'll puke.

Everything has gotten out of hand.

You should put that phone down.

You've been glued to it for so long.

How can I put it down?

My fingers are swollen

from posting "report abuse" all day long!

From morning till now,

my DMs are flooded with just one thing:

'Stab you with a knife!'

I kept saying it repeatedly!

Do one thing. Mom, just stab me with a knife!

Speak softly, Manish!

I understand your frustration,

but don't be disrespectful!

Mom, you're still siding with her after everything that's happened…

Manish! Manish.

She hasn't stepped out of her room since last night.

This isn't the time to point out her mistakes;

it's time to support her.

That's what family does.

Manish!

Are you listening?

'Can I come and cuddle you, please'

Brother, just one second, please.

'I want to hug you'

'but I don't have the energy to get up from the bed right now.'

Finish your work later;

'I can come into your bed.'

Kittu is like a sister to you, right?

So you should be concerned, no?

Tell me.

Well… bro, Kittu hasn't eaten,

drunk, or slept properly since she got trolled.

So yeah, I'm scared too.

I'm her brother, not a butcher.

I've been telling that fool, over and over:

"Complete your studies,"

"get your degree, and move forward."

Until then, Goddess Durga will set up my property dealing business.

Then I'll invest in her future.

Definitely, I will!

But something normal, a regular job.

What even is this...

Dancing and singing all day long?

'Only you can make me feel better.'

Write it down.

Go on.

Chasing these out-of-the-box dreams

will leave you completely out.

I'm out.

I'm going to lighten up.

'Change of plans.'

'I'm forcing you to meet me at Sukhna lake.'

Last bite, I swear it's the last one.

Before becoming a content creator,

I've become an online joke.

Online,

people never forget.

That "pawrihoraihai" girl

still gets trolled.

Why are online people so stupid?

Can I say something?

The biggest fool is Manav.

If someone talks about your mom, obviously you'll react.

But Manav...

he could've stopped you!

You're right.

This whole anti-friendship thing with Manav was my worst idea.

No problem. At least please eat this.

Is brother's mood always like this, or is it bad because of me?

Brother?

What's the point of getting triggered?

By the way, didn't you say Kritika was

your anti-friend? Right?

It's my fault.

I should've stopped her.

Damn, this anti-friend thing was a mistake.

Babe!

I know the situation is serious.

But some of the memes are quite funny.

True, babe.

Excuse me?

Your PG-13 love story is happening because of Kritika.

A thank you would be nicer.

-Sorry, brother. -What?

Thank you.

Say it to Kritika.

Will you have coffee?

No, brother. I only drink milk.

Should I drop you home?

No.

I'll go by myself.

'I'll stab you with a knife!'

'I'll stab you with a knife!'

'I'll stab you with a knife!'

'I'll stab you with a knife!'

Hey, isn't she the one who said, “I'll stab you with a knife!”?

Look here.

Yes.

Ma'am, don't you want to return anything today?

'Kritika, why aren't you answering my calls?'

'And I'm sorry. And why did you delete your account?'

Chonti, find out an idiot's location.

Why are you after her, rascal?

If you're so concerned, why didn't you stop her when she was live?

I can't stand seeing her upset.

She's sad because of you.

Come on, hit me.

Just not on my head.

I don't want brain damage.

I'm a C.A.,

not a builder.

Stay away from Kritika.

That I will.

But what are you doing to stay close to her?

What are you saying?

Son of a gun, he'll be a builder at his own house.

Here, I'll shove rebar into him.

Shanty, do one thing, gather some guys from the university.

What does he think? Just because Manav isn't local, he doesn't have any backup?

I'm right here, dude!

Do it fast, man.

Vicious cycle!

Of toxic masculinity.

First, he hits, now you guys hit.

Then you hit each other.

Bloody boys!

Queen Tejal Beth of Karnal,

First, score 90% on your GMAT,

and then spout your educated nonsense.

And you, son of a...

Dude, how could you let yourself get hit?

If he hit you first, why didn't you strike back?

All this is Kritika's fault.

It is,

but I won't let her leave my life.

-What do you mean? -I mean, I can't lose you.

Just remember, what I'm saying to you isn't out of sympathy.

Kritika, I used to think

relationships shouldn't be complex.

But when you feel so deeply for someone,

that their pain hurts you,

what about that complexity?

Let's date!

I'm ready.

We'll make this work, together.

Please.

I...

There's no need to respond right now.

I'm going to Dubai for work for a month.

I just had to tell you.

I didn't want to keep it bottled up, so I said it.

I've waited a long time for this moment.

I'm happy,

but I can't feel completely happy.

After everything that happened,

it's probably numbed my emotions.

But for now,

just for now,

will 50 percent emotions do?

Shift all your attention to your breathing.

Take slower, deeper breaths.

Take a deep breath through your nose

and slowly let it out.

Again, breathe in...

It's just one minute!

How do people even meditate?

Okay.

Calm down, Kritika. Calm down!

Calm down! Calm down! Calm down!

Breathe in. Breathe out.

Breathe in. Breathe out.

Look, Kritika, it's been three weeks, okay?

The world doesn't revolve around you.

People have probably forgotten that meme by now.

So just get your shit together.