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Three weeks later...

Virat Kulkarni and Anushka Rai are spotted outside her dance studio, walking out of the compound hand in hand.

Samara Joshi, aka Sam, takes a break from filming her reality show "The Joyfull Joshi's" to focus on her board exams.

Rahul Kulkarni says that he is busy in handling the projects, not ready for any love commitments in life.

Rahasya Mehra, spotted at the after the airport, she refused to react to any rumours regarding her separation from her husband Magad Bedi.

Shubman Kulkarni and Zasha Fernando seem serious about their relationship, and sources say they're planning to fly to London for a vacation after his 18th birthday.

Kabir Kulkarni announces that Kulkarni Entertainments is producing a web series with Nivaan Goel as the lead.

Rishabh Kapoor's latest solo album is a massive hit, and his songs are playing everywhere-Rishabh is now the singing sensation of India.
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Anushka sighs as she puts her phone down after reading the rumours and gazes out of the car window. The sun is shining brightly, and she smiles at the view.

The car stops. "Ma'am, we've arrived at LKN Law Firm." the driver says.

Anushka grabs her sling bag and steps out of the car. Wearing a denim jacket over a black dress, she walks into the firm and heads toward Jeevan's office. But just as she's about to reach his chamber, a woman's voice stops her from behind.

Anushka's outfit

"Ma'am, Sir's in a meeting with clients. Would you mind waiting.?"

Anushka turns. "Sure, and you are...?"

"I'm Rushika, Jeevan sir's new secretary." Rushika replies with a polite smile.

"Hi, Rushika, I'm Anushka." Anushka smiles back.

"Hi, ma'am! Who doesn't know you? You're everywhere in the news!" Rushika says, her eyes wide with admiration.

Just then, Jeevan rushes out of his office, ready to leave. But he stops when he sees Anushka.

"What a surprise, sister! You didn't tell me you were coming!" he exclaims.

"I had a meeting nearby, so I thought I'd drop by." Anushka explains.

"Ah, well, I'm sorry, but I have another meeting to attend. I'll catch up with you later this evening." Jeevan says quickly, clearly in a rush.

"No problem. I'll just take a quick look around the firm." Anushka replies, giving him an easy smile.

"If you go home, tell Mom I'll be late, I messaged her but you also inform mom once." Jeevan adds, turning toward Rushika. His face grows serious. "Rushika, email all the interns. They need to be here by 9 AM sharp tomorrow. And keep their profiles on my desk."

"I'm going to Kulkarni Mansion, do you need to say anything to Virat.?" Anushka asks.

"Meeting Virat, huh.?" Jeevan teases. He quickly walks away.

Anushka turns to Rushika. "Can I see the intern list.?"

Rushika nods and leads Anushka into her office, handing her the list on the tab.

"Can I ask you something, if you don't mind.?" Rushika says, her voice low.

"Of course." Anushka responds, intrigued.

"Why doesn't Jeevan sir smile much.? He always seems so serious with the employees." Rushika asks.

Anushka half-smiles. "That's a long story. I'll tell you some other time."

Rushika's phone rings, but she quickly silences it. "Excuse me for a moment." she says, stepping outside.

Anushka starts flipping through the intern profiles when one catches her eye. She stops, her fingers lingering on the screen. "Long time no see. Such a small world," she murmurs, zooming in on the photo. "You've changed so much." With a tap, she saves the picture to her phone.

Rushika returns a moment later. "It's just my daughter, showing her usual tantrums." she says with a sigh.

Anushka smiles. "No worries, I'm leaving now." She exits the firm, hailing a cab to Kulkarni Mansion.
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A few minutes later...

Anushka steps into the grand Kulkarni Mansion. The hall feels empty. She spots the maid. "Aunty, where is everyone.?"

"Savi ma'am and Kabir sir went out for a meeting. The boys are in the gym-including Rishabh." the maid responds.

"Thanks!" Anushka says, smiling. She heads to the gym, pushes open the door, and calls out, "Rahul Kabir Kulkarni!"

The dumbbells drop from Rishabh's hands as he jumps. "You scared us, Anushka!" he exclaims. Anushka sees Virat, sitting on an equipment bench, grinning. Rahul is cycling, while Shubman is busy on his phone.

Anushka walks toward Rahul and shows him a picture on her phone. "Guess who's joining as an intern at Jeevan bhai's law firm.?" Anushka shows him the picture she saved.

Rahul stares at the photo in shock. "I knew Niyamitha was in Mumbai acting in soaps, but this intern thing is news to me."

"So, you inquired about her.?" Anushka raises an eyebrow.

"Yeah, I have my sources." Rahul says.

"My sources." Rishabh corrects.

"You two know about her but didn't tell me? I would have met her." Anushka says.

"Who? Niyamitha?" Virat tries to clarify.

"Niyamita Naidu, bhai , the tallest girl in our school, remember?" Rishabh adds.

"Oh! She..." Virat exclaims. "I thought you all were discussing some other Niyamita."

"Niyamitha Naidu, right? I met her once. Such a great person." Shubman chimes in.

"I've seen some of her audition clips. She's a brilliant actor." Virat adds.

"I've seen a few episodes of her daily soap. She's amazing." Rishabh adds.

Anushka nods. "Anyway, enough about that." Her expression shifts as she turns to Shubman. "Shubman, we need to talk about adult things. Please leave."

"I'm turning 18 in two days." Shubman mutters, walking out.

"So, what's the plan for his birthday.?" Anushka asks eagerly.

Rahul shrugs. "As usual, a party at home."

"That's it?" Anushka says, pouting with mock disappointment.

Rishabh grins. "Looks like a big party is in the works."

Virat smirks, recalling an idea. "Babe, you're so unromantic. All you ever think about is parties. You never think about me," Virat teases.

"Really?" Anushka says, narrowing her eyes. She turns to Rahul and Rishabh, who are watching them with amusement. "Boys, please get out." She playfully snaps her fingers.

The two exchange amused glances before walking out.

As the door closes, Anushka throws her jacket aside and walks toward Virat, moving with slow, sensual grace. He watches her, wide-eyed. She sits on his lap, legs swinging gracefully to either side.

"How dare you call me unromantic?" she says, her voice low, playful, yet full of fire.

"We're just fake dating, not in real life. Keep that in mind." Virat whispers in her ear. "These days, you're in a romance mood."

Anushka leans in. "I don't care. I just want to fulfill my fantasies with you." She kisses Virat's neck and looks at him.

Virat looks at her, the air between them thick with unspoken words. His gaze drops to her lips, and something in her expression makes her heart beat a little faster. She isn't sure If it's the way he's looking at her or the way her own feelings for him have been growing, but she feels it-something has shifted.

"Anushka, it's the gym. Don't make us get caught in the act." Virat says, his voice low, a smile tugging at his lips.

Anushka grins, a mischievous spark in her eyes. "Maybe you want us to get caught."

His gaze softens, and for a moment, the teasing is gone. "Maybe I do."

She steps a little closer, her heart pounding in her chest. The distance between them is almost nothing now, and she can feel the warmth of his breath on her skin. Her pulse quickens as she tilts her head, her eyes searching his.

There's a beat of silence-tension-and then Virat's lips meet hers gently, at first, as if testing the waters. It's soft, tender-a shared moment of connection. She closes her eyes.

The kiss deepens slowly, a quiet exchange of everything they hadn't said, everything that had been building between them. As they pull away, the air between them thick with lingering tension, neither of them can deny the shift that has just occurred-a quiet understanding that this moment is only the beginning of something neither of them had expected.

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