[Navya disconnects the phone. Naveen comes into the hall with a briefcase in one hand and shoes in the other.
Naveen [Wearing the socks]: What’s the matter?
Navya: Rachana wants to bring her friend’s auntie Rekha on some important business.
Naveen: Bet, if not Amway its Gold Quest to lure you into becoming an Independent Business Owner. See how they network. Rachana became your friend after being introduced by someone, you may not even remember. She runs a ladies hostel in which you wanted her to accommodate your sister and in turn she wants you to entertain her friend’s auntie. What a way to network.
Navya: Why not if it comes to that. You know I’m idling all day and it’s boring.
Naveen: When kids hang around at home it’s tiring, and it’s boring as they grow up to hang out with their friends. Why, this networking would be no less boring. Well, it’s all about parroting the worn out lines day in and day out. What’s worse, you end up being a nuisance to your acquaintances.
Navya: I thought of taking up a job but Rachana feels it amounts to standing in the way of the needy. Like she did, she wants me too start something on my own.
Naveen: Why not get involved in some social activity.
Navya: That’s what I told Rachana. Maybe, this Rekha’s visit has something to with that.
Naveen: Wait and see if Rekha turns out to be an Amway auntie with an axe to grind. If it’s the case don’t count on me to network for you.
Navya: Well, if it’s some social work, I’m bound to bother you.
Naveen: [Goes near her and strokes her head.] Won’t I then leave no stone unturned.
Navya: [Leans on him lovingly] I always know that I can count on you. I’m expecting them by six, why not you come by then.
[Naveen extends the ring and the middle fingers of his right hand towards Navya.]
Navya: What are you aiming at?
Naveen: Let’s see what’s in store for me.
[Navya kisses the middle finger.]
Naveen: It’s all about woman’s sixth sense.
Navya: Why tease me, tell me, what’s the matter?
Naveen: I will tell you if I don’t click.
Navya: Isn’t it strange?
Naveen: My dear, life is like that.
[Navya goes into the kitchen and reappears with the lunch box. Naveen takes it and readies himself to leave.]
Naveen: Bye darling [Kisses her on her cheek]
Navya: [coyly.] Bye.