Outside Kavya and Myra's Room

Myra keeps an eye on the staircase to see if anyone is coming upstairs. 

She murmurs, "Jiju and Didu's 5 minutes have stretched to 20 minutes, if Mamma or Papa came to know then no mobile for a week."

Myra plays with the ends of her hair while waiting for them to exit the room. Soon she gets alerted, hearing a familiar sound of bangles. Her eyes widen in shock, seeing Nimrit climbing upstairs and she turns to knock on the door before entering.

Inside the Room

Kavya and Armaan break the hug hearing the knock. They face each other and step back before seeing a scared Myra entering the room.

Myra apologises, approaching them, "Sorry, sorry I came without asking, but Mamma is coming."

Kavya and Armaan again look at each other, thinking how to handle the situation. But they get little time to think as the door cracks open, revealing a confused Nimrit.

Nimrit glances at Armaan and asks, "What are you three doing here? And Armaan-"

Myra interrupts to handle the situation, "Mamma, we were showing Jiju our room."

Nimrit responds in annoyance, "Now? Everyone is discussing the venue down and themes for their marriage. We are waiting for Kavya and Armaan's approval, but you are-"

Armaan interrupts Nimrit to save Myra, "Don't scold her. I had requested them to show the room. I wanted to see if I need to change the interior of my room as per Kavya's comfort. Plus, I thought the venue and themes will be selected by our parents, so asked her now. It's my mistake, Myra was just obeying me."

Nimrit smiles and says in soft, joyful voice, "That's so thoughtful of you Armaan. I am happy to know, you care for Kavya's comfort even in the small matters."

Armaan smiles, and she continues, "But you can do this later, now we need your and Kavya's final approval. We have short-listed a few things so, come downstairs and have a look."

He nods and Nimrit turns to leave. Myra walks closer and pulls Armaan's hand to shake, "Thank you Jiju, you saved me or else Mamma would have punished me."

Armaan smiles with a nod and Myra leaves his hand. She walks towards the door to leave.

He shifts his gaze to Kavya who is already looking at him and smiling. He smiles back and gestures her to come downstairs. They leave the room to join their parents for selection.

Next 10 days

The next 10 days, the Raichand and Kapoor family met several times for the arrangements of the engagement function. This even strengthened the bond between the two families.

Armaan learned, the Kapoors were a happy and compassionate family. All four members shared a unique understanding, Ranveer and Nimrit heard every word their daughters spoke, they communicated with them like friends and corrected their wrong perception towards rituals in a polite manner.

This made him upset for a moment because he and his parents doesn't share such bond. It was always business and reputation for Yash. He has never experienced Yash or Sonia holds his hand as Ranveer and Nimrit would do with their daughters. Ranveer would even wrap his arm around his daughter's shoulder and caresses it, when the girls were tired after hours of discussion.

However, Armaan ignored those heart-wrenching feeling, well aware of his parent's nature and kept himself busy with other selection of his interest.

For the engagement, Kavya ordered a custom made engagement ring for Armaan, which she designed after spending several hours. She had herself drew the design and her parents didn't interfere in this matter, understanding her emotions.

While Yash and Sonia got the most expensive and exclusive diamond ring for Kavya, where Armaan showed no interest.

During this period, his dates with Kavya and the Kapoor family's enthusiasm were adding to his discomfort. 

He even avoided to talk with Rihan and take updates of his Mumbai office. He trusted Rihan to handle alone for a few days, so he spent his time in thinking of a solution. Yash has proved the seriousness of his threat by stopping a consignment for a few hours. He couldn't take a risk with his father.

So the only solution to vanish his guilt was to confess the truth to Kavya, which can lead to cancellation of the wedding and Yash to snatch back the rights. He wasn't confident, Kavya will understand and still marry him, if he confessed the truth. So he decided to keep her in darkness and fooled her in every meeting.

On the Day of Engagement

The Engagement Venue is a large hall, decorated in the theme of white with a hint of silver. The stage is decorated with white lights and various types of white flowers with silver glitter paint on the edges. A big white designer one arm couch with silver glitter and rhinestone cushions is placed in the middle for Kavya and Armaan.

The place opposite to the stage has many round tables covered with silver satin cloth. The chairs surrounding the table are covered in white cloth as well with a silver bow behind. On the center of the table a big round white candle is placed with glittery silver polka dots.

Mild music is playing from an orchestra set at the right of the stage. There is high security at the entrance and inside the venue as Kavya didn't want any journalist or media person to enter and click pictures of the function to make it the talk of the town. She requested to have a completly private and personal function.

Ranveer and Yash attend the guest which have arrived for the engagement. Both are dressed in white Sherwani with diamond and silver thread work.

On the other hand, Sonia, Myra and Nimrit look after the arrangements for ring exchange. Even Ruhi arrived early to help and stay with Kavya in the dressing room to cease her nervousness.

Sonia and Nimrit are dressed in white designer sarees with diamond jewellery. Whereas Myra is wearing a white anarkali with diamond work near her neck along with diamond earrings and Ruhi is wearing a white floor length dress with stone work around the neck. They were dressed to match with the theme.

When the auspicious time of the ring ceremony nears, Yash sends Sonia to bring Armaan, and Ranveer asks Nimrit and Myra to bring Kavya from the dressing room.

Armaan enters wearing a white sherwani with small diamond studded on his collar and a big diamond broach pinned on his left. He climbs the single step of the stage and Sonia asks him to sit on the couch.

Within a few minutes, Kavya too enters the venue, grabbing everyone's attention. She walks, taking small steps with Myra and Nimrit at her either sides.

Armaan glances at her from top to bottom as she walks, lifting her white diamond studded lehenga. He stands in a trance without shifting his gaze from her face, which has minimal make-up yet it made her breathtakingly gorgeous. Her long chocolate brown hair was curled from the ends, giving her a divine look. And the diamond jewellery shines with the flashlights of the cameras, focusing on her.

As Kavya continues to approach the stage, Armaan can hear the faint sounds of her anklets and silver bangles. He starts walking towards her and bends near the step at the end of the stage.

Armaan forwards his hand and Kavya stares at him, then his hand. She slowly places her hand over his, leaving her lehenga and climbs the step.

Armaan walks backwards, making Kavya walks forward. Their eyes and hands remain connected till they reach the couch. 

The guests start applauding and cheering for them, which breaks theirs eye-lock and Armaan realizes his actions. He leaves her hand on the spot and forces a smile at the guest. While Kavya lowers her gaze, blushing because of the attention on them.

Yash and Sonia exchange a known smile, seeing their arrogant son turning to a caring lover. They gesture Ranveer and Nimrit to join their kids at stage for the ring ceremony.

Ranveer, Nimrit and Myra stand beside Kavya, whereas Yash and Sonia take their spot beside Armaan. They ask Kavya and Armaan to take their seat first for giving shagun (gifts).

Ranveer and Nimrit gift Armaan clothes, perfume, sweets and gold coin. Armaan touches their feet for blessings, which was instructed by Yash earlier. However, he had no grievances towards Ranveer and Nimrit, so he obeyed with no sign of hesitation.

Sonia and Yash gift Kavya clothes, jewellery, make-up kit, sweets and gold coin. They bless her and Armaan for happiness.

Then they ask Kavya and Armaan to stand for exchanging the engagement rings. Myra brings a tray decorated with white rose petals scattered at the base and two ring boxes. She stands between them and Kavya and Armaan takes the ring. Then Myra moves back to stand next to Nimrit.

Armaan and Kavya look at each other, waiting for the other to initiate. 

Ranveer teases them, "Are you both planning to exchange rings or should we leave for giving privacy to the both of you?"

Everyone laughs, while Kavya lowers her gaze blushing and Armaan smiles in awkwardness.

Sonia senses their hesitation and asks Armaan to first make Kavya wear the ring. He obeys and forwards his hand, asking for hers.

Kavya places her hand over his and Armaan looks at her as her words again haunts him, 'Can I trust you?'

Yash places his hand over Armaan's shoulder and says, "Armaan, Kavya is waiting."

Armaan looks over his shoulder to see his father Yash, the person, who forced him for this marriage by blackmailing him for the company, which is his life.

He turns back to look at Kavya, the person, who will be the actual sufferer, without being at fault. 

This thought again awakens the discomfort feeling, but he composes himself and takes a deep breath. His selfishness and passion for the company takes over the guilt of ruining an innocent girl's life.

Armaan slides the ring on her finger, dragging her into his miserable life and forwards his hand, asking Kavya to do the same wordlessly.

Everyone including their family members clap and cheer for the newly engaged couple. Yash, Sonia, Ranveer and Nimrit hug Armaan and Kavya.

Armaan breaks the hug with Yash soon as compared with Sonia and Ranveer. Yash noticed the same along with the hint of hatred in his son's eyes, but doesn't react, well aware of the reason.

Then Ranveer and Yash, Sonia and Nimrit share a hug, congratulating each other for the engagement.

Myra hands over the tray to a waiter nearby and gestures Ruhi to come on the stage, who is sitting down on a chair. She drags Ruhi to Kavya and Armaan and they congratulate Armaan first with a handshake.

Myra says in her cheerful tone, "Now you are officially our Jiju."

Ruhi continues in the similar tone, "So, be ready to turn bankrupt on the wedding day, we will not give the shoes, unless you stuff enough money in our pockets."

Myra and Ruhi giggle, after Armaan gives a promising nod and smiles at them. They hug Kavya and congratulates her as well. 

Then a waiter brings a table covered in white cloth and other two waiters bring a three tier white round cake. The cake is placed in front of Kavya and Armaan over the table.

Myra takes the knife kept on the table and forwards it towards them. They together take the knife and cut the cake. Kavya first feeds him with a piece of cake, then Armaan feeds her back. They feed their family members, along with Ruhi and they return the favour in the same way.

Soon the guest comes on the stage to wish the couple. Armaan notices Kavya's happiness growing, which boost his guilt. But he brushes it off and reminds himself of his hard work in the company.

After the guest wish them, Myra and Ruhi come towards Armaan and Kavya. She asks them to follow her, only for Kavya to object, "Where are you both taking us?"

Myra responds, "Didu, Jiju just come with us and don't worry, we have Mamma, Papa, Yash Uncle and Sonia Aunty's permissions to take you both."

Armaan and Kavya share a look of confusion, still follow the girls. They take them towards the dressing rooms and Ruhi says, "Go to your dressing rooms and change in your previous clothes."

Armaan and Kavya open their mouth to question, but Myra speaks before them, "Please trust us, we have permission of the elders and the function is done. So, please do as we say. If anything happens, then we will take the entire blame."

Ruhi nods in support, so Armaan and Kavya agree, reading the seriousness in their words. They move towards their respective dressing rooms to change.

Armaan walks out, wearing a denim blue shirt with dark blue jeans and Kavya returns, wearing a full length white maxi dress with purple floral print at the bottom.

They move towards Myra and Ruhi, who give them a piece of paper and asks Armaan, "Jiju you have your car?"

Armaan nods in confusion, while looking at the paper and Kavya inquires, "Girls, what are you up to?"

Ruhi gives a mischievous smile and informs, "Kavya, we have a small engagement gift from our side for the both of you."

Armaan and Kavya frown in confusion, while Myra informs, "A romantic dinner at a romantic place with romantic music."

Armaan and Kavya stare at them in shock and Ruhi grabs Myra's hand to run back in the venue, before they get a chance to object.

Ruhi shouts, while escaping, "Please go and have fun, bye." 

They see the girls disappearing inside the venue and share a look of nervousness. Kavya lowers her gaze, while playing with her fingers and Armaan looks at the address in his hand, then at her.

Armaan can sense Kavya's willingness with her body language and for the first time, he wasn't angry over a silly act. Instead, it makes him keen to take Kavya for the dinner and make her happy. He remembers his promise to keep her happy and decides to commence from now itself.

Armaan asks, looking at her, "Shall we?"

Kavya faces him and asks with hesitation, "You want to go or is it because of them?"

Armaan smiles and forwards his hand, while explaining, "I was planning to take you for a date after the engagement, the girls only made my job easy."

Kavya smiles and places her hand over his. They walk towards the parking zone and settle in Armaan's car.

The drive from the engagement venue till the venue passed in silence. Neither of them spoke a word, Armaan felt Kavya's eyes on him quite often, but he didn't react and concentrated on the busy road.

Farmhouse

Armaan halts the car and they find themselves outside a Farmhouse. The security guard opens the gate to allow the car enter. After parking, Armaan and Kavya step out of the car. A waiter appears in front of them and escorts inside the Farmhouse through a huge double wooden door.

Armaan and Kavya find a round table covered with red cloth at the center of the room. Two white chairs were placed on either side and they can hear soft music in the background.

Kavya smiles, looking at the arrangement and Armaan smiles, seeing her happy. He gestures her to come along and the moment they take a step, they realise there are red and white balloons scattered on the floor. They make their way towards the table and Armaan pulls the chair for Kavya.

She sits, smiling at him and he smiles in response, before taking his seat across her. A waiter brings their dinner and they eat in comfortable silence with taking occasional glances of each other.

After dinner, they make their way towards a red couch placed across the table to sit. 

Kavya asks to break the silence, "How did you find the ring?"

Armaan looks at the engagement ring, which is a platinum band with a big diamond in the middle and two small diamonds on either side.

He appreciates it, after facing her, "It's beautiful."

Kavya hesitates, before instructing, "Remove the ring and see inside."

Armaan frowns, but does as she said and slides his ring to remove. He sees 'Armaan' and 'Kavya' carved inside with a heart in the middle.

Armaan looks at Kavya, who is blushing and playing with her engagement ring. He notices her ring, which is a 3 tier rose cut diamond ring with rose gold base as he wasn't interested earlier.

But after seeing Kavya's emotions in his ring, he regrets to not participate in selecting the engagement for her. He had no words to say or express his guilt, he didn't know, she will accept this relation to this extend.

Though he has sensed her trust towards him through their first hug. Armaan believed, Kavya will take time to accept the relationship, which will give him time as well to accept this relationship. However, her gesture proved him wrong and increased his guilt.

Armaan thinks, 'I can't do this anymore, I can't hurt Kavya. I will confess the truth to her now. I don't care about the consequences.'

His chain of thoughts break, when a waiter asks, "Sir, would you like to dance with your fiancee, we have cleared the place for you."

Armaan takes a view on his right to find the table missing, where they had dinner. He turns to look at Kavya and finds her smiling. He can read the willingness to dance in her eyes and nods at the waiter.

The waiter nods back and moves towards the music system. A romantic song starts playing and the waiter leaves to give them privacy.

Armaan stands up to ask for Kavya's hand and she happily places her hand on his. They move towards the middle and he holds her hand in a firm grip, while placing the other around her waist. Kavya moves closer and places her other hand on his shoulder. They start moving, left and right with the beats of the music.

Kavya asks, while dancing, "You didn't answer me, how did you find the ring? I had specially ordered it for you."

Armaan appreciates, "There is no word to describe, it's the most beautiful ring I have ever seen."

Kavya blushes and Armaan leaves her waist to twirl her around.

He murmurs, while twirling her with dead eyes, "But it's too good for me."

Kavya didn't hear his words because of the music and Armaan pulls her back after two rounds to the earlier position, and continue the dance.

Armaan asks, staring at her, "Kavya, are you happy with this marriage, with me?"

Kavya smiles and assures, "Yes Armaan, I am happy, but why do you keep asking this question? If I was unhappy, then I wouldn't have agreed to the marriage."

Instead of answering, he twirls her twice and pulls her back, but this time, making her back face his front. They continue dancing with the beat of the music and Kavya feels his grip tightening on her hands.

Before she gets a chance to react, Armaan bends to whisper near her ear, "Because you still know nothing about me."

Kavya frowns at his words and Armaan again twirls her thrice, where she tries to have a view of his face to understand the intention of his words. After three rounds, he pulls her closer and locks his intense eyes with her confused ones. They continue to dance in the earlier position with their own rhythm, forgetting about the music.

She suggests, after thinking for a brief moment, "If I know nothing, then let me know you, let us know each other."

Armaan asks with the sudden fear appearing in his eyes, "Will you judge me, if you find out something, which you might not prefer?"

Kavya assures him, "No Armaan, I won't judge you because I understand, every person has flaws, even I have. So, we can work out the differences and make our relationship perfect."

Armaan stops dancing and says in a serious tone, "It's not in regards to perfection. There is something important I need to confess."

Kavya nods, asking him to continue and Armaan takes a deep breath, before confessing, "Kavya I...I-"

Armaan's phone rings, interrupting the serious talk and he leaves her waist to remove his phone from his jeans pocket. He sees the mobile screen and gets tensed as he didn't expect his call at this hour.

He excuses himself and moves aside to attend the call. After hearing the person, anger arises in him and he clenches his fist, before cursing under his breath.

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