Next Morning

Ruhi's Apartment

Today Ruhi and Kavya are training their students some tricks to release their hands from a strong grip and attack the person.

During the training session, some girls were facing difficulty to release their hand as Kavya kept a strong grip.

One of the girls, Saiba complains, "Kavya Ma'am, your hold is too strong."

However Kavya doesn't react as she stays engrossed in her own thoughts and keeps gazing the wall aimlessly.

Ruhi observes her stressed face and thinks, 'From morning, she is disturbed. What is bothering her?'

Under absent-minded state, Kavya twists Saiba's arm further. She yells in pain, grabbing everyone's attention and breaks Kavya's trance.

Ruhi murmurs under her breath, "Oh God."

Saiba yells at Kavya, "How dare you twist my hand? What kind of training is this?"

Ruhi moves ahead to handle the situation, only to be stopped by Kavya, who raises her hand.

Kavya glares at Saiba and demands in a louder voice, "Do you think the goons will hold your hand as per your comfort? Will they take care to not hurt you?"

Every student stares at Kavya as she continues, "They are heartless and they can hurt you in the most horrible way possible. At that time you won't get an opportunity to complain of their strong hold or ways of handling you. You have to act in a flick of a second and defend yourself."

Everyone listens attentively and Kavya faces each one individually before continuing, "I don't want any weak students here, I want strong women who have the ability to fight back, instead of crying at a corner."

Kavya steps back and announces, "Whoever thinks my way of training is incorrect, they are free to leave the training NOW."

None of the students move from their place and continue to practice the moves taught by Kavya and Ruhi, except Saiba who walks towards the pile of bags and grabs her bag to leave.

But Kavya stops Saiba and grabs her own handbag from the table. She walks closer and removes some money from it.

Kavya forwards the money and informs, "Refund."

Other students chuckle at Saiba's shocked face, who then becomes angrier and snatches the money from Kavya's hold before leaving the apartment.

Chandani, another student states, "Thank God Saiba left, she was a complain box in every class. She thinks, defending ourselves from goons should be an effortless task."

Hasti, another student appreciates, "Kavya Ma'am, you did the right thing by kicking her out."

Others agree, giving Ruhi a breath of relief and Kavya smiles at her students, who smile with appreciation at her.

After 30 minutes, when the training ended, Ruhi makes Kavya sit on the couch and demands, "What were you thinking, Kavy?"

Kavya sighs and pleads, "Not now Ruhi, I am already stressed."

Ruhi enquires, "I can see that, but why are you stressed? Armaan denied to help you?"

Kavya shakes her head in negative and informs, "He helped and we clicked some pictures while eating ice cream, which I had send to Mamma last night, but Papa didn't react."

Ruhi repeats in shock, "He didn't react?"

Kavya informs after a nod, "Myra had called me at midnight, she said Papa was neutral and just smiled when Mamma was commenting on our pictures."

Kavya sits in crisscross style and buries her face in her hand, resting her elbows on her lap.

She murmurs, "I couldn't sleep entire night, I don't know, what I should do to know Papa's thoughts?"

She uncovers her face and informs, "Plus, I misbehaved with Armaan in the morning."

Ruhi demands in shock, "You WHAT?"

Kavya sighs and starts narrating the morning incident to Ruhi.

FLASHBACK

Kitchen, Armaan's Mansion

Armaan enters the kitchen, holding his briefcase in one hand and phone in another.

He finds Kavya sitting on the kitchen stool and smiles.

But his smile converts into frown, seeing her playing with the fruit salad and staring on the table aimlessly. He senses her stress, as he walks closer and takes his seat besides Kavya.

Armaan dismisses Mary after she serves breakfast in his plate and once they are alone, he shifts closer, while calling her name, "Kavya."

She shivers with the sudden voice and turns to find her husband. She smiles weakly and greets in a low, expressionless voice.

Armaan grabs her hand, resting on the table and asks with concern, "What happened? You look stressed."

Kavya sighs and states, "No, I am not."

She withdraws her hand from his grip and grabs her glass of juice to take a sip.

Armaan observes her actions and states confidently, "Yes, you are stressed, Kavya. There is something bothering you."

Kavya doesn't say a word and keeps staring at the table, while playing with the fruits and stays engrossed in her own thoughts.

Armaan couldn't stop himself, seeing her stressed and again reaches for her hand. He caresses it soothingly, making Kavya close her eyes and take a deep breath.

She opens her eyes and informs sternly, "Armaan, I am not stressed, please stop irritating me."

Kavya withdraws her hand back with force, making him stare at her with hurtful gaze.

However her state of mind didn't allow her to notice his expressions and she grabs her handbag and walks out of the kitchen.

PRESENT TIME

Ruhi states, "Kavya, you shouldn't have misbehaved with Armaan, he was just trying to help you."

Kavya informs sadly, "I know."

Ruhi explains, "And stressing will not let you know, what is running in Uncle's mind."

Kavya informs sadly, "I know."

Ruhi scolds, "Plus, the scene which you created with Saiba, we could have been in serious trouble if you had failed to cover-up."

Kavya states with a hint of anger in her eyes, "What cover-up? How can she expect self-defense training to be easy? When we were learning, we had got so many injuries and sprain in hands or feet. That girl cries on little twist of arm, what will they do, when they actually face danger?"

Ruhi sighs and orders, "Stop getting angry Kavya, you have already created enough problem since morning. So, start rectifying by going to Armaan's office and apologise to him, NOW."

Kavya demands, "Now?"

Ruhi responds, "Yes Madam, you have spoiled his mood early in the morning, he must be thinking about you, so go as soon as possible."

Kavya asks, "What about the lunch and supervision work?"

Ruhi assures, "I will handle that, you go."

Kavya smiles, giving her a hug and moves towards her bedroom to change her clothes.

Reception, RGC Office

Kavya enters the office, greeting everyone with a formal smile, who stand to greet her.

She locates Rihan at the reception, talking with the receptionist and walks towards him to enquire about Armaan.

Though she halts at her spot, hearing two unfamiliar male voices. She shifts her gaze to find two employees in their early thirties, dressed in black suits.

One of them says, "I always fail to understand what capability has Armaan Sir seen in Rihan to give him complete access for every project and confidential data."

Kavya notices Rihan's change of expression, though he doesn't react and continues to talk with the receptionist.

The other employee says, "Exactly. We have master's degree in Management and Finance, whereas Rihan is just an ordinary graduate. Still Armaan Sir includes him in every meeting, project and trusts him more than anyone in this office."

This makes Kavya angry and she watches the receptionist giving Rihan a sympathetic look, who forces a fake smile and signs a few papers.

The first employee speak again, "I think Armaan Sir is blinded by his college friendship. Otherwise who will appoint an under qualified person for this highly dignified job."

Kavya demands in loud voice, "Is that so?"

This earns everyone's​ attention, including Rihan, who frowns at her presence.

Whereas the two employees gulp in nervousness, witnessing the anger in Mrs. Kavya Armaan Raichand's eyes.

Kavya walks closer, glaring at the employees and asks after halting at two feet's distance, "So according to your opinion, Armaan is incapable of recruiting right person for the job. Armaan shouldn't have appointed Rihan in this post. Right?"

One of the employee denies, "No Ma'am, we didn't meant Armaan Sir is wrong."

Kavya snaps at him, "Now are you trying to say I am incapable to hear?"

The two employees lower their gaze and Rihan notices Armaan standing at a distance. He attempts to move, only to be stopped by Armaan, who gestures to wait and watches his wife.

Kavya continues to glare at the person and orders, "Answer me."

One of the employee stammers, "No, Ma'am. We...we were just con....concerned for the company and wanted to avoid....avoid problems in fu...future."

Kavya chuckles dramatically and demands, "Did I just hear concern?"

He nods nervously and Kavya demands, "If you were so concerned for the company, then you should have observed Rihan's work to know, whether he works perfectly or commits mistakes and informed the same to Armaan."

The two employees stay speechless and Kavya demands, "Tell me, have you observed Rihan's​ work? Has he made any error, so Armaan can take an action against him?"

Kavya glances at others, surrounding them and demands, "Has anyone here observed Rihan's mistakes in work?"

Everyone shake their head in negative making Rihan and Armaan smile. Kavya turns to face the employees, silently demanding an answer for her question.

The other employee answers, "He has never committed any error, Ma'am."

Kavya mocks with fake surprise, "Really? An under qualified person has never committed any error."

Suddenly Kavya glares and demands in a louder voice, "Then how your senseless gossip at the working hours is helping the company to avoid problems in the future?"

They do not utter a word and notice the other employees are enjoying the show.

Kavya demands again, "And I fail to understand, how can the master's degree holders waste their time in gossiping, instead of working. Didn't your masters training teach you, every minute, every second is too precious to waste?"

Armaan smirks at her dominating tone and observes the two employees, lowering their gaze in embarrassment.

Kavya continues, "Being an under qualified person as per your words, Rihan didn't stopped working for even a second, though his surroundings were disturbing him. He has never committed any error and works with dedication to serve the best for the company."

Armaan and Rihan smile at her words, whereas the two employees feel even more embarrassed.

Kavya demands, glaring at both employees simultaneously, "Then on what basis did you conclude, Armaan is blinded by his college friendship or Rihan shouldn't be given complete access for every project and confidential data? Why can't Armaan trust Rihan and include him in every meeting and project?"

They don't utter a word in response and Kavya turns to face Rihan to ask, "Come here, Rihan."

Rihan faces Armaan, who gestures to go with a nod and he walks closer to stand besides Kavya.

She states, glaring at the two men, "I think, Rihan is more capable than some highly qualified employees because he works for the company's growth and progress instead of just thinking of his position and rights."

They remain silent and Kavya orders in a loud, dominating tone, "Apologise to Rihan, NOW."

Armaan smirks and thinks, 'MARVELLOUS.'

Whereas Rihan turns to face Kavya in shock, who is still glaring at the men.

Kavya demands in anger, "Are you waiting for a sacred time?"

Rihan whispers, "Kavya, leave them."

She whispers back, "Never."

Rihan sighs in helplessness and thinks, 'Another Armaan Raichand.'

Armaan steps closer in anger when the employees didn't obey Kavya and demands, gaining everyone's attention, "Didn't you hear what Mrs. Kavya Armaan Raichand said?"

Kavya feels Armaan's hand encircling around her waist and turns to smile at him. He smiles back and returns to glare at the employees.

They immediately turn to face Rihan and apologise together, "Sorry."

Kavya snaps at them, "I didn't hear a word. Apologise one at a time, cloud and clear."

Armaan smirks and proudly stares at Kavya, who is glaring at the employees.

Whereas Rihan thinks, 'One day, Kavya will beat Armaan in arrogance.'

One employee apologises, "I am sorry, Rihan."

Other employee apologises, "I am sorry, Rihan."

Before Rihan can react, Kavya orders, "Rihan will think whether to forgive or not, so now back to work."

Armaan glares ​at the employees, silently ordering them to follow his wife's orders and they leave after a nod. Others too leave to resume their work.

Rihan turns to face Kavya and states, "That was not needed, Kavya."

Armaan speaks before Kavya could, "Yes, it was needed and-"

He faces Kavya and continues, "You did the correct thing."

She smiles and he faces Rihan to continue, "They should know your capability and respect that."

Rihan nods in response with a smile and thanked Kavya, before resuming his work.

Armaan escorts Kavya towards his cabin.

Armaan's Cabin

Kavya takes her seat on the visitor's chair, across Armaan and lowers her gaze, avoiding to face him, who is intensely staring at her.

Armaan opens his mouth to speak, only to be interrupt by his wife's apology, "I am sorry for misbehaving in the morning. I didn't mean to hurt you."

He smiles and stands to walk around the table. He leans on the table besides Kavya and lifts her face by holding her chin.

Armaan informs truthfully, "I am not angry or upset for your behaviour in the morning. I knew, you were bothered about something and maybe you are not comfortable in sharing with me."

Kavya releases her chin from his hold and explains, "No, it's not about comfort. You have already helped me and apart from that you can't do anything, even I can't do anything."

Armaan frowns and asks with uncertainty, "It concerns your father's doubts?"

She replies with a nod and shares the details of Myra's call at midnight.

He enquires, "So what should we do now?"

Kavya shakes her head and informs, "No, we are not doing anything now. If we will continuously do something, then Papa will think we are trying to prove that our relationship is normal, which will only increase his doubts. So, we need to wait, till he expresses​ his next doubt."

Armaan agrees with a nod and observes her sad face, as she has again lowered her gaze and is playing with her fingers, engrossed in deep thoughts.

Her sadness unknowingly triggers the discomforting feeling in Armaan and an urge to hug her develops in his senses.

Armaan reaches to touch her, but stops, remembering how she withdrew her hand twice from his hold in the morning and thinks of a different way to cheer her up.

Armaan thinks of something and states playfully, "Oh, now I understood why I, Saiba and my two employees were victim of your anger. I pity myself and them."

Kavya faces him with shock and asks, "Saiba? How do you know about her?"

He smirks and informs, "I gave my numbers to Ruhi and she had called me around fifteen minutes back to inform, you are disturbed and shared Saiba's incident. She thought, you might get angry again, so asked me to stay calm with you."

She sighs and comments sadly, "Encounter with Saiba was awful."

Armaan states playfully, "No, the worst was your encounter with my employees. Actually I was right, you should be kept in cage with hands and feet tied with ropes, so the people around you can stay safe."

Kavya glares at him, remembering the same words he spoke on that morning to distract her from being sad and he smirks at her reaction.

Armaan leans and states teasingly, "Well I am glad, you didn't punch my employees, but I will ask Rihan to take insurance of my each employee. In case, you punch them in future, the company doesn't has to pay huge hospital expenses, insurance company will take care of their bills."

Kavya threatens him, "Armaan, don't make me angry again or else I will surely punch you today."

Armaan pretends to be scared and mocks, "Oh my God, let me call Rihan and ask him to arrange a huge, comfy cage with ropes for my dangerous wife."

Kavya stands and states, "No, no let me show you how a punch feels."

She stands, tossing her handbag on the table and Armaan moves away, understanding her intentions.

He orders, "Kavya, no."

Armaan runs towards the other side of the table and Kavya chases him, while removing her rings and keeping them in her pant pocket, preparing herself to punch her husband.

He runs around the table and she chases him, increasing her speed. He keeps running faster, encircling the table to not get caught by his furious wife.

Kavya extends her hand, while chasing and successfully grabs the material of his blazer from back in her fist to pull him back.

However Armaan moves his hand to grab her same wrist and pulls her forward. He swiftly pushes her towards their right and pins her on the wall.

Armaan holds her both wrist to pin them on the wall and whispers, while breathing heavily, "I got you."

Kavya stares at him, gasping to catch her breath and Armaan couldn't stop himself from drowning into her innocent eyes. They continue to stare into each other's eyes, while breathing heavily.

His gaze drops on her parted lips and releases her left wrist to slowly slide his right hand towards her waist.

Kavya feels his fingers digging into her waist, causing her feelings to surface again and she moves her hand to clutch his blazer material in her fist.

Armaan moves his left hand from her wrist to entwine with her right hand and keeps them pinned to the wall.

He continues to stare at her lips and unknowingly starts leaning towards her. Kavya feels him caressing her hand, which is entwined with him and shifts her gaze from his eyes to his lips.

They shut their eyes, when Armaan leans more closer and tightens his grip on her waist.

However, their moment is disturbed by Kavya's phone ringtone and they open their eyes.

They realise their position and Armaan releases her waist and hand, while Kavya leaves his blazer. They stare in each other's​ eyes for a brief moment, before Kavya's phone again starts ringing.

She moves to her left and walks towards the table and grabs her phone from her clutch. She finds Ruhi's name flashing on the screen and answers the call.

Kavya talks on the phone after controlling her uneven breath, "Hello."

Meanwhile, Armaan turns around and pinches the bridge of his nose, while staring at Kavya's back.

Ruhi talks from other side, "Did you meet Armaan? You apologized?"

Kavya answers, "Yes, I am coming in 10 minutes."

Armaan stares at her, as she disconnects the call and grabs her handbag. She turns around and tucks her hair behind her ear, lowering her gaze.

She informs in a low, soft voice, "I have to go, Ruhi is alone handling the supervision work."

Armaan nods and states, "Come, I will drop you till the car."

Kavya denies, "No, I will go. You carry on with your work."

He responds with an Ok, not willing to pressurise her for anything. He walks towards the door and pulls it for Kavya.

She walks closer and halts at the door. She keeps her gaze lowered, but is aware of his intense gaze on her.

Kavya whispers, "Bye."

Armaan whispers, "Bye."

She moves to leave the cabin and Armaan keeps staring at her back, as she enters the elevator.

Ranveer's Cabin, Kapoor Industries, Delhi

Ranveer sits in his brown luxurious revolving director's chair and stares at the laptop screen.

The laptop screen has two pictures, one of Armaan and Kavya's dance from Veer's party, whereas another of Armaan and Kavya eating ice cream together last night.

He zooms the pictures and observes their faces carefully. Then remembers the phone call, where Kavya yelled at him, assuming Armaan.

Ranveer thinks, 'Their fights seem normal, their photos show they are happy and enjoying their married life. Then why does Myra's reaction tells a different story and why do I feel they are hiding something?'

Ranveer keeps observing the pictures, only to fail in catching any problem to give his doubts a reason.

Suddenly he gets an email notification and he opens to check the content.

His eyes widens in shock, reading the email and he murmurs, "Oh my God."

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