Feeling okay now?
Have your periods ever been delayed?
- Why do you ask? - No reason. Just tell me
Yeah. Maybe a couple of times
Delayed by 2-3 weeks?
Not really
What the hell is she doing!
Why do you ask?
Coming, sir
Please ensure Ammu has healthy food
She fainted during the game
Look what happened now!
This is exactly why I nag you to have breakfast
This is your crucial 10th grade
Your dad will be mighty pissed if you keep falling ill this way!
I need to leave for work at the library. Get changed soon
Ammu...
What's the matter?
What happened?
There, there. Easy
What is it?
Get dressed. Let's go to the hospital
Staying healthy is crucial at this time
I'm scared, with dengue doing the rounds too
God knows what diseases might spread with all the trash in this area
Ready yet?
I think I'm pregnant
What was that?
I'm sorry, ma. I messed up. I'm so sorry
What did you say?
Please don't hurt me
- You wretch! You'll drag us into the mud - I never meant to
How could you do this?
At this age too!
How could this happen? You're 15!
How could you!
I didn't mean to. I'm sorry
I bet I never crossed your mind
Get out. Out of my sight!
Who was it?
Hari
Which Hari?
A friend from the hockey class
What the hell were you thinking? You're just a schoolkid!
We never crossed your mind before you did this?
Wish you'd never been born
I know I messed up. Ma, please don't cry
Wipe your tears, quick!
You're home early. I thought you'd be back by afternoon
Took the first bus out of there
Such a waste, visiting these relatives. Unnecessary expenditure
You're still taking hockey lessons?
Just this once. There's an important tournament coming up
Don't they have it every year?
Does she want to shame me? She'll end up scoring a shameful 40 or 50%...
...and have people mock the lecturer whose daughter is a moron
I won't go anymore, dad. I'm sorry
Why the hell do you let her wear such tiny shorts?
Fine parenting, sending a teenaged girl out dressed like that!
I'd like to tell you something
Sir, rules cannot be broken
It's bad enough having boys and girls share the same bench
Now you're telling me, they were seen together on a bike
We cannot let this go, sir
Doesn't matter if it was on campus or outside
I'm sure they were up to no good
No point blaming the students though. It's plain bad parenting
Please call the parents for a meeting
You wanted to say something?
- My sister wanted to borrow 2000 rupees - Here we go again!
Go ahead. That's 2000 bucks we're never seeing again
I'm the one who messed up
Scold me all you want
I can't bear to see you cry
You need to think 10 times over before you make a mistake
And a 100 times over if you're a girl. Do you know why?
Only you and I will bear the brunt of it
I'm sorry. The fault is all mine
I'll do anything you ask me to
Anything at all?
Go die
I shouldn't have said that
Why are you apologising? I'm the one who messed up
Please don't hate me
I'm here for you
We'll figure something out tomorrow. I'll take care of it
I'm off then. Will be late tonight. Take care
Go on
What should I do?
You're pregnant
Sathya here. Ammu's mother. She's in your class, X B
She's been very unwell since last night
When did it happen?
Three months ago
Was anyone else present?
No
Either of your friends?
No
Tell me the truth. Don't be afraid
I'm only trying to help you
Did you take any pictures or videos?
No
Has he told any of his friends?
I don't know. But I'm sure he hasn't
- Did he blackmail you? - He likes me. He'd never do that
Was it consensual?
Tell me
Hari, Ammu is pregnant
I thought I'd give you a tight slap when I met you
But what's the point!
Just answer my questions truthfully and I'll get going
Did you take any pictures or videos?
Did you tell your friends?
I swear I didn't
Tell me the truth. You've been with a girl for the first time
Didn't you want to brag about it to your friends?
It wasn't like that
I really like Ammu
We messed up. I'm really sorry
What do your parents do?
Let's not tell them, aunty. Please
They'll kill me
Didn't think of that before doing it?
We weren't thinking
We thought this was love
You need to do one thing
Don't discuss this with anyone
May I meet Ammu?
Just to tell her how sorry I am
Hari wants you to know he is very sorry
- You met with him? - Yes. On the hockey ground
I won't speak to him anymore. I promise
May I ask you something?
Won't scold me, will you?
Ask me
Remember all the times I've asked you for a baby brother...
...shall we keep this baby?
We can care for it together
Having a baby isn't that easy
Your mind and your body... both need to be prepared
For a 10 month long penance
And when that baby is born, there should be celebration all around
But the celebration and the joy is possible only at the right age
If you have it now, it will be bad. Both for us and the baby
Don't you think?
We mustn't bring a life into this world, filled with fear and hate
Come here
Who is it?
My aunt works here. She's unwell so she sent me in her place
Okay
- I don't want to have the baby - Let's not have the baby
Wear something appropriate. Let's leave
My clothes have gotten tight, haven't they?
Lock the door. Let's go
Where are you both off to?
To buy some groceries
Why take her to the shop? Let her be home and study
We'll go to the store
100 gms of tamarind and turmeric powder
Sathya! Didn't realise it was you
My brother-in-law told me you bought a pregnancy test kit at his pharmacy
Expecting some good news?
Been a while since you had your first child, right?
I'm sure it'll be a boy this time
I tested negative
Oh no! Sorry to hear that
You took a pregnancy test?
Yes
I thought you had your tubes tied?
What's going on?
Just wanted to be safe
I forgot the chicken. Could you please get it from the store?
You just keep making me run errands!
Whose tragic flaw are you?
Whose tragic flaw am I?
Fading away as we seek answers
Falling apart before the answers are found
Is life just an elusive dream?
Just a dream
O my life, my love, my very own
She can't bear too much pain
Go on. Why are you hesitant?
You both messed up together
But his life isn't affected one bit
He's carrying on just the same
You're the one who suffered
It's all over now
You shouldn't have to hide away at home in shame
Your Board exams and tournament are coming up. Concentrate on that
I know you'll never falter again
If you trust yourself the same, go right ahead
Go on, Ammu!
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