The clash between me and Ali

IN ASH'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

**ASH** is getting ready, looking stunning in her fancy dress. She takes her phone and tries to call **ALI**.

**ASH**:

(irritated) Ali, why weren't you picking up? I'm about to leave.

**ALI** suddenly appears at the door.

**ALI**:

(teasing) Still here? I knew you'd come back.

**ASH**:

(frustrated) What's with your attitude? I'm almost canceling.

**ALI**:

(grinning) Relax, I was just kidding. My phone was on silent, and I was actually taking a nap.

**ASH**:

(annoyed) Forget it, I don't even feel like going anymore.

**ALI**:

(sincerely) Hey, I'm sorry. You look stunning, though.

**ASH**:

(slightly softened)So finaly you look at me.Thanks for the compliment. Let's just go.

**ALI**:

Well ,it was my mistake,Hand over the keys, I'm driving.

**ASH**:

(surprised) Why?

**ALI**:

(grinning) Can you drive comfortably in this fancy dress?

**ASH**:

(teasing) I didn't know you had this caring side.

**ALI**:

(softly) Well,I have no other choice.

**ASH**:

(raising an eyebrow) How so?

**ALI**:

(teasing) I am not into you, you know right?

**ASH**:

(smiling) Right. By the way, do you have a girlfriend? Or should I say, don't have one?

**ALI**:

(laughing) No, I don't have one beacuse I don't prefer and i am not allowed to. But speaking of relationships, you're not single anymore, are you? Ryan, your boyfriend?

**ASH**:

(dismissing it) Oh, him? He's not my type.By the way everytime I ask something you say i am not allowed why ? Beacuse of parents.

**ALI**:

(raising an eyebrow)

No my religion prohibited this sort of things which leads towards hell. By the way He seemed pretty into you. And you had quite the evening at his place.

**ASH**:

(rolling eyes) Please. He is not over me yet thinking of relationship. And he blabbered all that to you?Speaking of hell you seems devil to me.

**ALI**:

what ? Your phone is ringing. Answer it or silence it.

**ASH**:

(defensive) Don't boss me around. I thought you'd be nicer, but you're just proving me wrong. You're no better than David.

**ALI**:

(raising an eyebrow) What was that? Say it again, and you'll find?

**ASH** is visibly upset, her frustration escalating. She makes a sudden decision and starts moving towards the car door, as if she's about to jump out.

**ASH**:

(shouting) Stop the car, or else...

**ALI** immediately hits the brakes, alarmed by her actions.

**ALI**:

(concerned) Stop the car! Are you crazy?

**ASH**:

(struggling) Let me go! Just leave me here and go!

**ALI** grabs her arm firmly, preventing her from making any rash moves.

**ALI**:

(firmly) Calm down! Where do you think you'll go at this hour?

**ASH**:

(panicking) That's none of your business!and why you touch me now Just let it go!

**ALI**:

(releasing her gently) Fine and i was just trying to save you. You can't do whatever you want , this is dangerous.

**ASH**:

(angry) Just go already!Why do you even care, we are not even friends.

Ali: Atleast you are human to me just like sister.

Ash: And this humans doesn't belongs to you neither i am your sister.

**ALI** starts the car and drives away, leaving **ASH** standing on the road.

**ASH**:

(to herself) How could he leave me here? What am I going to do now?There is no taxi available in this area.

She sits down on the roadside, feeling stranded and helpless. After a moment, she pulls out her phone and dials a number.

CUT TO:

**ASH** is speaking on the phone with **ROBERT**.

**ROBERT**:

(impatient) Why aren't you coming yet? Where are you?

**ASH**:

(teary-eyed) I can't make it tonight, Robert. Sorry.

**ROBERT**:

(concerned) What happened? Your voice sounds off. Where are you right now?

**ASH**:

(voice breaking) I'm in the middle of nowhere. Can you please pick me up? I need help.

**ROBERT**:

(worried) Hold on. Stay where you are. I'm coming.

**ALI** pulls over near a patrol station beacuse patrol was low, clearly grappling with his thoughts that why Ash gets angry? what he said wrong? and he should have told her atleast why he left.

**ROBERT**'S CAR - NIGHT

**ROBERT** spots **ASH** and pulls over. She rushes to his car, visibly relieved.

**ASH**:

(breathing heavily) Thank God you're here.

**ROBERT** offers his jacket to **ASH**.

**ROBERT**:

(concerned) Here, put this on. You'll catch a cold.

**ASH**:

(smiling weakly) You're like boyfriend material, you know? I bet you're popular among girls.

**ROBERT**:

(chuckles) Kind of, but I've never met someone quite like you.

**ASH**:

(laughs) Well, I'm one of a kind. Nice car, by the way.

They exchange a brief smile, the tension from earlier starting to dissipate.

**ASH** is sitting in the passenger seat of Robert's car, wrapped in his jacket. **ROBERT** glances at her, concern etched on his face.

**ROBERT**:

(sincerely) Ash, are you alright? What happened back there with Ali?

**ASH**:

(avoiding eye contact) It's... It's complicated.I don't wanted to talk about him.

**ROBERT**:

(concerned) You know you can talk to me about anything, right?

**ASH**:

(sighs) Ali and I had a disagreement, and things got heated. He left me on the road.

**ROBERT**:

(angry) What? He left you alone? That's not right. Are you hurt?

**ASH**:

(shaking her head) No, I'm fine physically. Just... frustrated.

**ROBERT**:

(softly) He shouldn't have left you like that, especially at night.

**ASH**:

(sighs) I know, but I was really mad too. I asked him to leave.

**ROBERT**:

(nods) Still, I can't believe he would just leave you stranded.

As they continue to drive, **ROBERT**'s expression grows more thoughtful.

**ASH**:

(slightly worried) What are you thinking?

**ROBERT**:

(decisive) I'm thinking we should make sure you're okay. Ali may have left, but I can't just leave you like this.

**ASH**:

(surprised) What? You don't have to do that.

**ROBERT**:

(gently) I want to. Friends look out for each other, right?

**ASH** looks touched by his concern.

**ASH**:

(sincerely) Thank you, Robert. You're really kind.

**ROBERT**:

(smiles) It's just the right thing to do. Besides, you're a good friend, Ash.

They share a warm smile as the car continues down the road.

**ALI** drives back to the spot where he left **ASH**, his concern growing as he sees that she's not there. He dials her number again, but there's no response.

**ALI**:

(to himself) This isn't right. Where could she have gone?

He tries calling her a few more times, growing more anxious with each unanswered call.

IN ROBERT'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

**ALI** stands outside **ROBERT**'s house, his worry etched on his face. He takes a deep breath and rings the doorbell.

**ROBERT** opens the door, looking surprised to see **ALI** there.

**ROBERT**:

(raises an eyebrow) Ali? What are you doing here?

**ALI**:

(quickly) Is Ash here? Did you pick her up?

**ROBERT**:

(confused) Ash? No, she's not here. Why?

**ALI**:

(nervous) She... She disappeared after our argument, and she wasn't picking up her phone. I got worried.

**ROBERT**:

(concerned) Disappeared? That doesn't sound good. Maybe we should call the police.

**ALI**'s eyes widen, realizing the gravity of the situation.

**ALI**:

(in a panic) No, wait. I'll keep trying her phone. Maybe she's okay.

**ROBERT**:

(skeptical) Are you sure? If she's in trouble...

**ALI**:

(resolute) I'll find her, Robert. Thanks for your concern.

**ROBERT**:

(sincere) If you need any help, let me know.

**ALI** nods and rushes back to his car, his mind racing with worry.

**ALI** drives around the city, his eyes scanning the streets for any sign of **ASH**. He keeps dialing her number, his heart pounding with anxiety.

Finally, **ASH**'s phone rings, and **ALI** breathes a sigh of relief when she picks up.

**ASH** (over the phone):

(annoyed) What do you want, Ali?

**ALI**:

(relieved) Ash, thank God you're okay. Where are you?

**ASH**:

(confused) I'm at Robert's place. He gave me a ride after you left me on the road.

**ALI**:

(sighs in relief) You're with Robert? I ran out of patrol?

**ASH**:

You should atleast told me i would have wait,everything's fine.

**ALI**:

(softly) I'm sorry for leaving you like that. I shouldn't have.

**ASH**:

(slightly surprised) Thanks for admitting it. See you soon.

As the call ends, **ALI** lets out a breath he didn't realize he was holding. He turns the car around and heads back to **ROBERT**'s house.