Living Room, Kapoor Mansion

Armaan takes his seat beside Yash and Kavya sits on the opposite side between Sonia and Myra.

Myra notices Kavya's sad eyes and leans closer to whisper, "Didu, are you okay?" 

Kavya smiles at her, though Myra frowns, identifying her fake smile. So, Kavya then whispers, "I will tell you later." 

Myra nods in understanding and stays quiet. Yash faces Sonia, asking about her chat with Kavya wordlessly and she nods with a smile in positive. Yash smiles back and shifts his attention back to Armaan and Ranveer's conversation.

Ranveer continues to discuss about business, but Nimrit interrupts by whispering, "Will you ask questions relating to his personal life or not?" 

He sighs dramatically and whispers back, "Fine."

Ranveer asks, after facing Armaan, "How many girlfriends did you have in the past?"

Raichand family is astonished with his unexpected, yet blunt question. Even Kavya stares at her father in shock and Nimrit glares with anger. While Myra pressed her lips to control her laugh witnessing her father's mischievous act.

Ranveer looks at everyone and justifies after shrugging his shoulder, "What? Nimrit said to ask questions relating to his personal life. So, being an obedient husband, I did what my wife said."

Nimrit continues to glare at him and Yash burst out laughing. Sonia too giggles and Armaan forces a smile, controlling the urge to roll his eyes in annoyance.

Yash comments in-between his laugh, "Ranveer, you can never change."

Ranveer giggles, only to stop after looking at her angry wife, he composes himself before surrendering, "Ok, sorry, but instead of me, Kavya should ask those questions."

He turns to face Yash, "Am I right?" 

Yash replies with a nod, "Yes, they have to spend the life together. Let's give them privacy, so they can know each other."

Myra pokes Kavya's arm and winks before whispering, "All the best, Didu."

Kavya glares at her and Ranveer informs Yash, "Sure. They can have dinner upstairs at the terrace and talk comfortably."

Ranveer turns to face Kavya and raises his eyebrows. She nods in response and Nimrit excuses herself to instruct the servant for arranging dinner at the terrace.

Yash leans towards Armaan and whispers, "Make sure you impress her, or else stay prepared to lose everything."

Armaan nods with helplessness and thinks, how to apologise for snapping at Kavya.

Once the butler informs, the arrangements is complete. Ranveer asks Kavya and Armaan to move upstairs. While the rest moves towards the dining room.

Terrace

Armaan and Kavya reach at the terrace. They see a small round table covered with lavender color cloth and 2 white chairs at the either sides. They even find a butler, standing with trolley, which has their dinner.

Armaan takes a deep breath and thinks, 'Armaan, it's time and there is no escape.'

He recollects every information he gained from Vivan and prepares himself to impress Kavya. Then turns to face her and asks with a fake smile, "Shall we?" 

She turns to face him and nods. They start moving towards the table.

Armaan remembers Vivan's words, 'Pull the chair for the lady first and make her comfortable before you sit.'

Then he remembers Vivan's demonstration and walks ahead to pull a chair for Kavya. She smiles at his gesture and murmurs a "Thank you" while sitting.

Armaan takes his seat in front of Kavya and the butler serves dinner in their plates. Armaan then asks the butler to leave, and looks at Kavya, who is sitting with her gaze lowered.

He opens his mouth to start a conversation, however no words escape from his lips. In his lifespan, he never had a casual conversation as his majority conversations were related to business. He lacks in informal communication, which was now becoming the biggest hurdle to impress Kavya. Though he decides to start a conversation with work, his favourite topic. 

He clears his throat before speaking, "How-" but stops hearing Kavya's voice, "Is-" who spoke at the same time.

They look at each other and Armaan gestures with hand to speak, but Kavya shakes her head in denial and gestures him to speak first.

He takes the lead and asks, "Do you work or stay at home?"

Kavya frowns at his blunt question and answers, "I work at an NGO, Helping Hand NGO." 

Armaan replies with hidden disgust, "NGO? You are a social worker?"

Kavya nods with a proud grin and Armaan thinks, 'Such a waste of life, she could work in Kapoor Industries. They need improvement in the marketing department, she could have helped Mr. Kapoor and increase the net worth of the company.'

While Kavya thinks, 'He is different from Yash uncle's description and doesn't even know where I work.'

Armaan opens his mouth to ask something, but stops hearing his phone ringtone. He checks his phone and finds a message from his father - Hope you succeeded in impressing Kavya, remember that Raichand Group of Companies is still in my hands.

He takes a sharp breath in frustration, but suddenly realises he has to apologise to Kavya. He looks at her and thinks, how to apologise.

Vivan's words came flying in his mind, 'If the lady is upset with your act then say sorry with the true reason. An honest confession is the key to win over any lady's heart.'

But honesty will not impress her, instead it will ruin everything. He can't show his arrogant side to make her agree for the marriage, he should create a good image. So, he thinks of an excuse to handle the situation.

Armaan adjusts his tie, while clearing his throat and apologises, "Sorry."

Kavya looks at him with surprise and he continues, "For being angry at you when you were not the only one at fault, I too didn't see you coming. To be honest, I was not in my right mind. I was disturbed because of a matter."

Kavya inquires with curiosity, "What matter?"

Armaan takes few seconds to build up a fake story to convince her, "I have a business commitment for Canadian clients, but my PA informed there is a technical problem because of which we might fail to stand on our words. This has never happened in the history of Raichand Group of Companies. Mine, Dad and Company's reputation will come at stake if I failed. I am tensed and didn't want to disappoint my father. I hope you understand and forgive me."

Kavya smiles genuinely and nods, while speaking, "It's ok, I understand. Raichand Group of Companies is running from 3 generations and a single mistake can spoil the image."

Armaan relaxes, seeing her convinced with his fake story and replies, "Right and my best employees are trying to solve it. I hope to hear a good news soon."

She assures him, "You will. Hard work never fails Armaan, believe in yourself. Everything will be fine."

Armaan smiles in real as her words make him happy. He gestures her towards the food and they start eating in comfortable silence. Armaan again thinks of a topic to start a conversation in order to continue his mission to impress her.

Armaan inquiries, "So, how is work at NGO? What exactly is your job?"

Kavya informs with a smile, "I am a nutritionist, I take care of everyone's diet and I even teach self-defence on weekends to all age-groups."

Armaan gives a fake impressive smile and she continues, "Plus, I do meetings for the newcomers."

Armaan frowns in confusion, while chewing the food and Kavya clears his confusion, "Those who leave their parents, girl child or disabled family member at our NGO. I personally visit them for convincing in order to save a family from breaking."

Armaan nods in understanding and compliments her, "That's a great job."

Kavya smiles in response and glances at her concealed knuckles, while thinking, 'Only if he knew how I convince the majority of them to unite with their disowned family members.'

Though she pushes her thoughts aside and decides to ask the question, which is bothering her from the time she got the marriage proposal.

She glances at him, who is busy eating and hesitates to ask, "Don't mind if I ask you this, but..." 

Armaan looks at her as she speaks and Kavya continues, "How are you staying alone in Mumbai? I mean, I can't stay alone for more than an hour and you are staying alone for 6 years. Don't you feel the need to stay with your family?"

Armaan replies after thinking of a new fake story as he couldn't express the problems with his parents, "I do feel the need to stay with my family, but our Mumbai office needs me. After completing my studies, my father asked me to join at Mumbai, the office was in a huge mess. It took a year to clear it and focus on its growth. From that time, most of my day passes in work and due to the overseas deal, I travel a lot. I am over occupied with my work, so I couldn't come back in Delhi and decided to stay there."

Kavya nods in understanding and hesitates while asking again, "Can I ask you something?" 

He nods in response and she lowers her gaze again, hesitating to ask.

This makes him frown and he thinks, 'Now what she wants to ask which is making her hesitate? God! What more I have to do for the company?'

Kavya takes a deep breath and asks, "Do you even want to marry me?"

Armaan freezes in his spot and his heart skips a beat, as he didn't imagine her to ask this question or think of his opinion. He believed, she will only show her interest and opinions in this marriage, but she surprised him now.

Seeing his stunned face, Kavya clarifies herself, "I mean, your father proposed our marriage without we even met or talked. I believe, it's entirely his decision, so if you are not willing to marry me, then we can discuss and clear it now. I don't want problems to arise in the future."

Armaan studies her face to find worry and seriousness, yet he fails to react. His confused gaze locks with her concerned ones and he feels himself drowning in them. His mind analyses the entire situation, which helps him to realise, she will become a victim in this game of blackmailing. This develops an unknown urge to confess the truth in his heart, which will surely result into rejection.

But his father's words came flying in his mind, killing those urges. He knewn Yash is the man of his words and won't hesitate before snatching the rights. He could never let the company go for someone he doesn't even know. His efforts of 3 years and love for the company overpowers the little concern for Kavya. He determines to trick her for marriage regardless of the consequences.

Kavya observes his silent attempt to say something, but before she could react, Armaan explains, "Yes, this is Dad's decision, but I am not against of it. From the beginning, I had left this decision on my parents because I have never thought about marriage or relationship in my entire life. I have always kept my focus on my studies then business, my life's first ambition is to see Raichand Group of Companies growing and reach at the top."

She nods in response and he continues, "And this is the reason, there was no girl in my life before."

Kavya asks once again to be double sure, "So, you agree for this marriage?"

Armaan senses the doubt in her voice, but he kills the urge to confessn keeping his selfish intention at top and nods, while confirming with a fake smile, "Yes."

Kavya smiles, while taking a breath of relief and continues to eat. The smile widens, recalling his earlier words, which makes her realise, she will be the first woman in his life, it made her feel special.

On the other side, Armaan begins to feel suffocated and shifts in his chair with discomfort. He loosens his tie as a sudden sadness washes over his senses and fails to understand why he felt this way, after lying to Kavya. He takes a few deep breaths to control the havoc in his senses and stop his thoughts to grow.

Armaan takes a glimpse of Kavya, who is eating with her gaze lowered. His eyes voluntarily roam on her face, absorbing her facial features. He couldn't help, but stare her pink lips as they move when she chews, her fair skin glowing in the low light, the natural pinkish tone of her cheek and-

Armaan snaps out of his daze, realising his actions and shakes his head to brush his thoughts away. He lowers his gaze to focus on eating and mentally curses himself for ogling at Kavya.

Whereas Kavya peeps through her eyelashes to see what Armaan is doing. She couldn't stop herself from observing his appearance. His olive tone skin, his perfect jawline, his broad frame, which towered her when she stood in front of him earlier.

But her unconscious mind reminds her of his grey eyes, which held many unspoken emotions earlier. She couldn't ignore her earlier judgement that he was willing to say something. Though she doesn't question him and pushes her thoughts aside.

The rest of the dinner none of them spoke a work. 

Then Armaan suggests after wiping his lips with a napkin, "I think, we should go downstairs. Everyone must be waiting."

Kavya nods and they move towards the exit.

Living Room

Armaan and Kavya reach in the living room to find everyone sitting in the living room. They walk towards them and Kavya takes her seat next to Myra and Armaan takes his seat next to Yash.

Ranveer asks, looking at Kavya and Armaan simultaneously, "So?"

Yash gestures Armaan to say yes, but Kavya speaks first, "If you and others don't mind, can I get a day to think?"

Yash and Sonia became tense, while Armaan fears of her rejection and losing the company.

Ranveer raises his right eyebrow at Kavya and she pleads with eyes in response. He nods in understanding and blinks his eyes in assurance.

He suggests, facing Yash and Sonia, "I think, we should give our kids a day, this is concerning their entire life, so we shouldn't rush."

They nod in response and Yash says, "Then we will take a leave, so Kavya can get her space to think and" he turns to face Armaan, "Even Armaan can think in private."

Everyone stands up as Raichand decide to leave. Ranveer hugs Armaan and Yash, while Sonia hugs the Kapoor ladies before leaving.

Once Raichand left, Nimrit takes a step towards Kavya to ask for her opinion on Armaan, only to stop by Ranveer, who hold her arm.

Ranveer looks at his daughters and instructs politely, "It's late girls, go and sleep." 

Kavya and Myra nod and make way towards their room.

Nimrit turns to Ranveer and asks, "Why didn't you let me ask her?" 

He replies with a smile, "Relax Mrs. Possessive Mother, give our daughter sometime to think. Let her take this decision on her own." 

Nimrit nods in understanding and they proceed towards their room to rest.

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