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26.

JANA

Bittu, then how do you explain all

the men that have gone missing?

RUDRA

Exactly! How do you explain that?!

BITTU

I don’t know--

RUDRA

Listen, my friends, she is for

real. And she is angry.

Jana is visibly scared. Darts looks on both sides anxiously.

Bittu is getting uncomfortable.

An creepy atmosphere builds up, as Rudra explains --

RUDRA

Never venture out alone. The safest

place is inside your four walls,

with the message written by your

front door.

(beat)

If you have to be out, beware of

crossroads. Those are her favourite

haunts. Try to be as quiet as

possible. Remove your slippers, the

noise attracts her.

(beat)

When she sees you, she will first

call you by your name. Very

sweetly...

(chilling pause)

DO NOT look back. If you do, she

will think you’ve given her consent

and..

(Jana and Bittu shudder)

She’ll call your name again. Even

sweeter. Closer. But my friends,

just keep walking. Don’t run, just

walk.

(they’re getting spooked)

She’ll call your name a third time.

It will be irresistible.

BITTU

(anxiously adds)

But we never turn back.

RUDRA

Aaj tak aisa mard paida nahi hua,

who can resist her voice. Everybody

turns back.

BITTU

Oh! Shit.

JANA

Then?! How do we escape?