Objection, My Heart!
Ep 1
Location : Mumbai
A sleek law firm in South Mumbai, Overlooking the bustling Marine Drive..
Ram is sitting with two of his colleague's....
Vikas
Brother, one day you will have your name on the High Court wall, I’m telling you.
Vikas
The calm lawyer who Scared Everyone with his Logic.
Ram Parekh(ML)
You are talking as if I'm 50 already..There is more to learn brother..
Abhijeet
You act like one. No parties, no girls, only "justice and ethics."
Ram Parekh(ML)
Girl's are temporary. Court cases are permanent.
Abhijeet
Hmm....I still remember that one girl from college.(teasingly)...you tried way too hard to pretend was just a 'friend'.
Ram Parekh(ML)
(Crossing Arms)..I said girls are temporary, not memories....
They laugh....Ram gets a call.
Ram Parekh(ML)
Hello? Yes, Mr. Joshi...tomorrow morning, right. I will be there.
Ram Parekh(ML)
A friend of one of my uncle's business partners. Some property issue, I think.
Next morning. At the law firm....Ram enters in a meeting room, straightening his tie, and file in the hand...
There is a humble looking man in his late 50s..
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
You must be a Mr.Parekh. I've heard you're new but...impressive.
Ram Parekh(ML)
New, yes. Impressive...I'll let my work confirm that.
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
I like the confidence. It's rare to see these days.
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
It's regarding a property dispute. Old family home in Bandra. After my brother passed away, some....confusion began about ownership and registration.
opens file, scanning quickly
Ram Parekh(ML)
Yes, I've gone through the preliminary details...a typical joint ownership scenario.
Ram Parekh(ML)
we'll need to confirm the heirs before making any legal claim.
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
(nodding slowly)..That's what I wanted to ask you. My brother....had a daughter. After her parent's passed. I took her in..I am her guardian now.
Ram Parekh(ML)
(looks up)..Under the law, she's the direct heir to your brother's share. You've done the right thing by taking care of her, sir.
Ram Parekh(ML)
We'll need her documents to secure her legal rights..
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
Good. l just want everything to be clear. She deserves what her father built..
Ram Parekh(ML)
That's fair. I'll review these papers, verify ownership records, and get back to you by Friday.
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
Thank you. I'll bring few missing documents tomorrow.
Ram Parekh(ML)
Noted, sir. I'll be here.
They shake hands..professional, firm, with quite mutual respect.
Ep 2
Evening. Bandra..at Joshi Residence.
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
(From kitchen)..Antara! You promised to clean your room!
Antara Joshi(FL)
I'm doing it...do I have to do this 'Makadi's'(spider's) work too..(while looking at her younger cousin sister, with phone in her hand)
Antara Joshi(FL)
"BAS PHONE CHALA TU"
(KEEP USING THE PHONE)
The phone slipped from her hand as Antara's shout pierced the air, making her heart skip a beat..
Antara Joshi(FL)
....If you looked at books the way you stare at your phone, you'd be in love with them by now.
Sanjana Joshi(FL Sister)
(Crying dramatically)...yo..your voice is higher than a cell tower!
Sanjana Joshi(FL Sister)
I actually pity your future husband.....on your wedding night, he's going to need a hearing aid device just to survive.
Antara Joshi(FL)
Haah...l don't believe this! (frown eyebrows)..what even is this nonsense?....
Antara Joshi(FL)
You should at least stay alive to listen to the story, right?(throws a pillow at her)
Sanjana Joshi(FL Sister)
I'm not going to die from that pillow!
Antara Joshi(FL)
Yeah, exactly....she grab the insect killer lying around and goes after sanjana....
Sanjana Joshi(FL Sister)
Hanhhh....Help! somebody, please! MOM...
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
"BOTH OF YOU, STOP IT!"......AND START THE CLEANING NOW..
Both of them leave and quietly go about their own work..
A few minutes later, Mr. Aravind walked in..
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
Smells like heaven in here..what's cooking, My favourite ladies?
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
Your favourite ladies? sanjana, did you hear that? He conveniently forgot me after 24 years of marriage
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
(grinning) How could I forget the queen who runs this house?
Sanjana Joshi(FL Sister)
(giggles)..Papa, stop flirting with Mom!
Antara Joshi(FL)
(teasing) That's how they've survived marriage, Sanju. With bad jokes and good tea...
Everyone laughs...At dining table..the conversation drifts between random topics..until Mr. Aravind clears his throat..tone soft but deliberate..
Ep 3
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
Antara...I wanted to talk to you about something, daughter.
Antara Joshi(FL)
(looks up)..Haan, uncle what is it?
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
It's just..you've graduated now, you're responsible, mature.....
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
(pauses, eyes soft)I think maybe..it's time we start thinking about your marriage..
Antara blinks, spoon halfway to her mouth..sanjana smirks in corner..
Antara Joshi(FL)
(slowly) Marriage?Uncle, I just finished my studies..And I haven't even started my job search yet..
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
(gently)I know, child. I'm not forcing anything. it's just..you've been through so much after your parents passed away.
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
I worry about your future. I want to see you happy and settled with someone who'll take care of you..
Antara Joshi(FL)
(softly but firm)I understand, uncle. But right now, I have so much to do, I want to build my career, stand on my own feet..Marriage isn't even on my list yet..
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
(nodding in agreement)She's right, ji. let the girl breathe a little. she just finished college there is no need to rush her into another big responsibility already..
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
( sighs, giving a small smile) l know, I know. It's just that I see her growing up so fast, and I can't help but think ahead..
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
( softly teasing)You started thinking about marriage the day she turned 18..let her find her way, hm?
Antara Joshi(FL)
(smiling gratefully)Exactly, Aunt..Let me at least figure out what I want before figuring out who I want....
Sanjana Joshi(FL Sister)
(laughs, whispering)..Deep, di. Very deep..
Antara Joshi(FL)
(glares playfully)Shut up and eat.
The table relaxes again, laughter returning..Mr. Aravind watches them fondly..still worried, but comforted by the warmth of his family..
Late night..The clock tricks softly as the city outside drifts into sleep..
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
(Closing the cupboard softly) You didn't say a word after dinner, ji. Still thinking about Antara?
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
Hmm..she is right in her place, vidya. But l can’t stop worrying.
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
About what?
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
(sighs) About her future. You know how she is quiet, independent, full of dreams. But the world outside isn't kind to gentle hearts.
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
I just want her to see her settled...safe.
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
(sits beside him) she's only 23..Let her find her pace. she's just finished college..The world will open up for her in time..
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
Still, I worry..After her parents passed, she became my responsibility. And she's been like our own daughter ever since..
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
But..Antara doesn't even know how to handle marriage yet..She can't cook properly, doesn't do household chores, barely wakes up on time...
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
How will she take care of a home, a husband?
Aravind Joshi( FL Uncle)
(smiles faintly) she'll learn, vidya. Every girl does..with time. She just need the right person, someone patient.
Vidya Joshi(FL Aunt)
You are worry too much. She is strong..stronger than She looks..Just let her live her life for now..
The clock ticks on, the room dimming as the lamp flickers. They fall silent again, out of shared understanding..
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