Penthouse, RGC Office

Kavya demands with anger, lacing her voice, "Do you seriously believe, by purchasing those lands and playing with my dreams, I would forgive you?"

She rises to her feet, while tossing the set of papers over the table in anger. Armaan glances at the papers and stands, while depositing the file over the table and meeting Kavya's hurtful gaze.

Kavya demands with moisten eyes, "Wasn't playing with my feelings and making our marriage a joke enough for you, now you want to play with my dreams as well?"

Armaan doesn't react and allows Kavya to remove her anger, remembering Rihan's words-

"You can't blame her, she has all the rights to be angry...You need to take this slow...Let her remove her anger on you...Remember, she won't forgive you, unless her anger subsides."

While Kavya goes on, "Armaan, I have never met a heartless person as you. How do you even have the confidence to come and stand in front of me after ruining my life? From where do you get the courage to talk with me without stuttering after speaking millions of lies to me? How do you make an eye-contact with me without feeling ashamed of yourself?"

Armaan had no answer to her questions, he knew the damages were huge, and sensing the pain and betrayal in her tone reduces his confidence to fix their relationship. But he motivates himself to not lose hope this early.

While Kavya finishes by announcing, "You know what, take back those lands, I am least bothered for the school now."

Saying this, she turns to leave, only to be stopped by Armaan, who immediately reaches to hold her hand. Kavya pulls her hand, but he doesn't let her go and tightens his grip.

Kavya clenches her fist and orders, "Leave my hand, Armaan."

Instead of leaving, Armaan turns her around and pulls closer, connecting their gaze. He takes a hold on her both arms, as Kavya starts pushing his chest with her hands to release herself.

Armaan clarifies, while sustaining her movements, "Kavya, you are again assuming it wrong. Purchasing of those lands has nothing to do with the forgiveness. I am well aware of what I have done and I understand, it won't be easy for you to forgive me. So I will wait for it."

She stops struggling, as his words register in her mind and continues to stare in his captivate​ black eyes, scrutinizing his intentions. Although, she finds​ only truth and guilt in them.

They keep staring in each other's eyes and Armaan loosens his grasp on her arms. He slowly wraps his arms around Kavya's waist, drawing her closer. Whereas, Kavya's hands stay on his chest.

A part of her, yells to push and release herself from the person, who has hurt her feelings then abandoned her, whereas another part, craves for his touch and pleads to stay in the arms of the person, she loves.

Armaan apologizes in a depressed voice, "Kavya, I am sorry for using you for my benefits. You were right, I am selfish and coward. I am so sorry to make you suffer, I am sorry to ruin your life."

A lone tear escapes from Kavya's eye and Armaan moves his hand to wipe it. To his surprise, Kavya neither turned her face away from him, nor pushed his hand, instead she allowed him to wipe her cheek.

He cups her same cheek and confesses, "I know, I have hurt you and it won't be easy to forgive me. But I didn't purchase the lands with an intention to seek forgiveness. I genuinely wanted to help you and make you happy. Trust me, Kavya, from now on I won't do anything, which can hurt you, I will wait till you forgive me."

Armaan's words make Kavya recollect their old conversation and breaks her trance. She grabs Armaan's hand, which is resting on her cheek to remove it, then using her other hand, she pushes his chest, taking a step back simultaneously to create distance between them.

Armaan watches her actions in confusion and reluctantly withdraws his hands from her body. He stares at Kavya with hope, reflecting in his eyes for a positive response. However, Kavya is too hurt to notice it and takes another step back.

She reminds him in a low voice, while staring in his eyes, "Once, you told me-"

Armaan frowns, as painful tears starts forming in her eyes and she continues, "To I know you-"

Kavya tilts her neck, making a tear to escape from her eye and continues, "Then decide whether to trust you or not."

Armaan remembers the lunch meeting at Delhi, after their football match, where he asked her to trust him, only after she knows about him completely. He recalls the emotions in her eyes of that day, he knew his false acts had won her heart, still he didn't stop himself from ruining her life.

Kavya shakes her head in negative, while confessing with hurt and pain, reflecting in her eyes and tone, "I have decided, I don't trust you."

Her words create havoc in his senses and he clenches his fist to calm himself. Though it increased, witnessing Kavya's piercing gaze and uncontrollable tears.

She shakes her head again and confesses in a low, stammering tone, "After what you did...and...left me alone to suffer...I can't....can't trust you."

Armaan's guilt and disappointment increases, realising his selfishness towards his benefits were so high, that he even ignored Kavya's feeling, who was completely innocent in the Raichand's game of threatening.

He mentally curses himself for being so blind, that he didn't bother for her, before leaving his Mansion on that dreadful night. Not even once, he thought of checking on her and informing about his business trip.

Kavya presses her lips, while turning her back to Armaan to stop her painful sobs from escaping. She didn't want to show, his words, his acts still affected her. She closes her eyes, clenching her hands together and takes deep breaths to compose herself.

Armaan stares at Kavya's back and thinks, 'What have I done!'

Rihan's Cabin

Rihan paces in his cabin nervously, while speaking with Mary over the phone, pressed on his left ear. He shared Armaan's plan to start mending the relationship, but Kavya assumed the wrong reason and came to confront him.

Mary asks with concern, "Oh dear, what will happen now?"

Rihan sighs and states with concern, "I am scared for them, Kavya is angry and Armaan is unpredictable. God knows what is happening in the penthouse."

Mary comments after thinking for a brief moment, "Actually....what happened is just perfect.'

Rihan halts at his spot and demands in shock, "What! Mary, they would be fighting now, the situation might get worse."

Mary denies, "No Rihan, Armaan has realised his mistakes and his willingness to give this marriage a chance is genuine. So, even if Kavya is angry and starts an argument, he is guilty and surprisingly patient, so he will listen and understand her perspective. Plus, I believe, she will end up expressing her feelings in anger. I am sure the situation will be better from now."

Rihan isn't convinced and states with uncertainty, "I don't know Mary, they both are unpredictable."

Mary suggests, "Then wait till they come out of the penthouse. I am sure the result will be positive."

Her confident words gave Rihan some relief and he states, "I hope, what you are saying is true and Armaan doesn't return will a black eye or broken nose like Max."

Mary giggles at his words and asks to not worry and trust them. Rihan disconnects the call after talking for some time and resumes his work.

Penthouse

Armaan takes small steps towards Kavya, who is still standing with her back facing him. Once reaching behind her, Armaan moves his hand towards her shoulder and hesitates before touching her.

Slowly, he places his hand over her shoulder and whispers, "Kavya."

Armaan tugs at her shoulder gently and Kavya turns around, lowering her gaze in the process. He keeps his hands over her other shoulder as well and she doesn't push his hands away.

Armaan announces in a low voice, "Don't trust me."

Kavya lifts her face to meet his gaze in shock and Armaan continues, "You don't have to trust me. Like I said, from now on, I won't​ do anything to hurt you, plus I won't even ask you to forgive me."

He takes his hand back and asks, "But you can trust the legal documents, right?"

Kavya frowns, as Armaan walks towards the table to grab the scattered papers and places them inside the file. He walks back to Kavya with the file in his hand and offers to her.

Armaan states, "You can trust the legal documents, which says you are the rightful owner of those two lands. There is a contract in this file, which mentions you will be holding 51% rights in these projects​ and RGC will finance for the school and hospital. Additionally, you will have decision making rights and the management will remain in your hands."

Armaan places the file over Kavya's​ hand and suggests, "You can read this file thoroughly and your mother is a lawyer, so you must be knowing the legal terms or take a lawyer's help to verify these documents."

She opens her mouth to speak, only to be interrupted by Armaan, "Before you decide to reject my help, think about the reason, why did you dream about building a school and hospital at first place."

Kavya lowers her gaze to the file in her hands​, thinking of the people, who will receive the much needed help from these projects. This convinces her to accept his help. Yet a part of her denies to seek help from Armaan and reminds her, how he has hurt her feelings and abandoned her.

Analysing her dilemma, Armaan assures, "I won't expect anything from you, if you accept my help, that's a promise."

Kavya lifts her gaze to connect with his, and discovers only truth and sincerity in them. Yet a part of her reminds, how he tricked her earlier for hidden benefits. He might have some hidden benefits even now. But another part pleads to accept his help, it reasons, now there is nothing left to lose. He has already received what he wanted, so there is no reason to perform a fake act.

Debating with herself for a brief moment, Kavya finally gives a nod of approval, making Armaan smiles in contentment.

He extends his hand towards Kavya and greets her, "Congratulations."

Kavya stares at Armaan, unable to understand his intentions behind helping her to fulfil her dream. She senses his genuine smile when she agreed to take his help, although she failed to understand the reason for the same. Nevertheless she moves her hand and shakes with Armaan, while thanking him.

Withdrawing her hand, she attempts to speak, only to be interrupted by her phone ringtone. She removes her phone from her pant pocket and discovers Ruhi's name flashing on the screen.

She answers the call and presses the phone to her ear to speak, "Hello."

Ruhi asks with concern, "Kavy, where are you? It's been 2 hours."

Kavya glances at Armaan, who is standing patiently, so she can attend the call.

She answers through the phone, "I am coming in some time. Bye."

Kavya disconnects the call and announces with her gaze fixed on her phone screen, "I have to go, I have work."

Armaan responds, "Sure, I have arranged another car and driver for you."

Kavya remembers Max and shifts her gaze back to Armaan to accuse him, "How could you-"

He interrupts her by apologizing, "I am sorry, I know it's wrong to keep an eye on you, though I was just concerned for your safety. But I guess, the martial arts expert doesn't need anyone for her defence."

Kavya frowns and Armaan clarifies, "Before you conclude, Mary didn't share any information with me of DID. I have my own sources to know."

She glares at him and he lowers his gaze, while apologising, "Sorry to spy on you, I was just curious, plus your and Mary's silence was not helping. So...."

Kavya demands with disbelief, "How can you expect forgiveness after doing everything wrong? I mean, just look at your courage."

Armaan responds with an apologetic look, "I am trying to not disappoint you anymore, Kavya and please don't reject the car. I promise, no spying, no taking updates and no lying henceforth."

She agrees with a nod and Armaan gestures with his hand towards the door. She turns and they leave the penthouse.

Terrace, Helping Hand NGO

Ruhi drags Kavya to the terrace, the moment she exits an unfamiliar, yet luxurious car. Once they settle on the bench, Kavya shares everything with Ruhi, who stares at her in shock.

Ruhi demands with disbelief, "You accepted his help? Seriously?"

Kavya lowers her gaze and stays quiet, making Ruhi sigh in helplessness and wrap her arm around her shoulder.

Ruhi asks, "You remember what he has done, right?"

Kavya nods and Ruhi asks again, "You remember how difficult it was for you to deal with it, right?"

Kavya again nods in response, but doesn't utter a word. Ruhi sighs again, staring at her and takes her both hands, resting on her lap in her other hand. She gives her shoulder a squeeze of assurance.

Ruhi assures, "I don't know what you have in your mind and neither can I understand what Armaan is thinking. But I trust you and I am with you."

Kavya smiles, meeting her eyes and lowers her gaze again with a weak smile, lacing her lips. Suddenly Ruhi gets an evil thought and she smirks secretly.

Ruhi suggests, "And by chance, if Armaan again hurts​ you then I promise, I will personally visit that pig and give him the right treatment, so he won't be able to stand on his feet for 3 months."

Kavya shifts her gaze to Ruhi, who chuckles at her reaction. Kavya smiles and Ruhi giggles.

They keep laughing​ together forgetting about the stress in their life and living in the moment.

Armaan's Cabin, RGC Office

Rihan stands, leaning on the wall at the left side of Armaan's desk, where Armaan is instructing Ms. D'souza. He ordered her to take care of the documentation and licensing work, so Kavya doesn't have to take any work load.

Once Armaan dismissed Ms. D'souza, Rihan walks closer and takes his seat across Armaan.

Rihan asks with a grin, "So Kavya has agreed for everything, which means she only has to supervise and manage both projects from next week and not do much of physical work. Are you feeling less guilty and stressed now?"

Armaan leans back in his chair and confesses truthfully, "Not completely. Her training in DID for paying me rent, food and travelling charges is still bothering me."

Rihan smiles at his arrogant friend's concern and Armaan announces, "But I won't interfere in DID."

Rihan demands with curiosity, "Why?"

Armaan sighs and answers, "DID is not just related to Kavya, it's about Ruhi too."

Rihan raises his eyebrows in surprise and Armaan continues, "Ruhi shifted to Mumbai, leaving everything and stood with Kavya in my absence. So making Kavya quit DID or reducing her workload there, won't do justice with Ruhi's efforts and sacrifice."

Rihan's lips curl up to a big smile, witnessing Armaan's concern for Ruhi, as even she has unknowingly suffered in this situation.

Armaan continues, "Plus, DID has given Kavya the strength and confidence to stand for her self-respect. I have no right to even think of it."

Rihan eyes his friend with a new born respect as Armaan is thinking and taking care of each aspects, while planning his actions. Instead of thinking of only himself and just seeking forgiveness.

Armaan then instructs, "In a few days, ask Vikas to appoint Ruhi with Kavya, so at least their workload from the NGO is reduced. Whereas, Ms. D'souza will handle the paper work of the Educational and other Government Departments."

Rihan appreciates with a smile​, "That's great."

Armaan smiles and his telephone starts ringing. Rihan extends his hand to receive, but Armaan gestures, he will attend it.

Armaan speaks after pressing the phone to his ear, "Hello."

He hears Veer's cheerful voice from the other side, "Hey Armaan, Veer here."

Armaan greets with a smile, "Good evening Veer."

Rihan chuckles silently, while thinking, 'The arrogant is smiling on a voice call, damn he getting head over heels for Kavya.'

Veer greets then informs, "Good evening and good news, the contract is ready. Two days after we will sign the contract, followed by a press conference for announcing our joint venture and then-"

He yells with excitement, "Party."

Armaan chuckles and responds, "Of course, it calls for a celebration, this is a huge venture."

Rihan smiles, witnessing Armaan's joy and excitement for his dream project's progress.

Veer responds, "Yes, but Mister, don't forget to bring your wife. I haven't met her, yet."

Armaan's smile drops, realising Kavya's​ discomfort and anger towards him. He knew she won't accompany, so he decides to make an excuse.

Armaan clears his throat and informs, "Actually Veer-"

Veer interrupts him by blabbering, "Actually Veer, it's hardly been one month to our marriage, so she is still settling in the house....or Veer, she is visiting our relatives of Mumbai.....or she has other plans....or etc etc etc."

He orders, "I don't want to listen any excuses, you are bringing your wife, not only in the party, but signing of the contract as well."

Armaan taps on the table in restlessness and Veer states with excitement, "Use the lady luck Mr. Businessman, their support and prayers does wonders in our life. So do bring her, bye, see you after two days with your wife."

Veer disconnects the call, without giving Armaan a chance to speak, who tosses the phone back in its original place.

Sensing the stress in Armaan's eyes, Rihan enquires, "Everything alright?"

Armaan informs after a sigh, "Veer wants to meet Kavya. He said bring her for the contract signing and party."

Rihan responds, "Oh."

Armaan assumes, "I don't think, she will agree."

Rihan rolls his eyes and encourages, "Armaan, stop assuming and ask her tonight. You have already convinced her for taking your help in school and hospital projects. So be positive and ask, I am sure, she will agree."

Armaan agrees, "Ok, I will ask."

Rihan gives him an encouraging smile and they resume their work, pushing every other thought aside.

Ruhi's Apartment Building

Armaan reaches at the building and asks the new driver to leave, who was waiting for Kavya. He thought to pick her after DID for home, thinking this might make her happy.

He waits for Kavya, sitting inside the car at the parking zone, but steps out as she exits the building. He takes a step to walk closer, only to stop, seeing a lady in her early thirties called Kavya to talk.

Armaan leans back against the car and waits for the conversation to finish, while staring at Kavya.

However, a tug at his pants grabs his attention and he lowers his gaze to find a 5 or 6 year old boy, glaring at him.

He frowns at his unknown anger and asks, "What?"

The boy yells, "Why are you staring at my Kavy?"

Armaan raises his eyebrows and demands, "Your Kavy?"

The boy nods and raises his index finger to threaten, "Do not stare at her, she knows to punch and it will hurt you."

Armaan demands with a glare, "Excuse me, care to repeat?"

The boy shouts, "Are you deaf?"

Armaan snaps at him, "No, I am not and for your kind information, she is MY WIFE. So I can stare at her and she will not punch me. Now get lost."

The boy's mouth opens in big 'O' as shock clouds his eyes and he runs to Kavya's direction as the lady leaves to enter the building.

Armaan smirks in victory, leaning back against the car, but as soon as his eyes lands on Kavya, his smirk dies. He sees her picking the boy in her arms after he said something and walks towards him with a glare.

He thinks, 'Why is she angry?'

Kavya stands in front of him and accuses, "Armaan, how can you threaten to slap Yuvi?"

Armaan asks in shock, "What?"

The boy winks at Armaan, as Kavya is busy glaring at him and he understands, the kid has lied to her.

Armaan tries to explain, "Kavya, I didn't-"

Yuvi interrupts, "He said, he will kidnap me and throw away. He is meanie uncle."

Armaan shouts at him, "Shut up and-"

Yuvi hugs Kavya by wrapping his tiny arms around her neck and interrupts by complaining, "He is shouting at me, he is so mean."

Kavya pats his back to console him and snaps at her husband, "Armaan, you are making me regret my decision to take your help for school and hospital. How can you threaten to slap and shout on this innocent kid?"

Armaan demands with wide eyes and raised eyebrows, "Innocent?"

She continues, ignoring his reaction, "You know, Yuvi is so helpful. He helped me and Ruhi to know this locality and the members of this building."

Yuvi lifts his head to add, "I even got good luck chocolates on 1st day of DID."

She nods at him and turns to share the same with Armaan, who rolls his eyes in annoyance and speaks first, "Kavya, believe me, I-"

Yuvi interrupts, "I am scared of him, Kavy. Tell him to go, please."

Armaan loses his calm and declares before Kavya can react, "I am not going alone."

He faces Kavya and informs, "I have sent the driver home, you are coming with me."

She opens her mouth to speak, but Yuvi interrupts, "No, don't go cutie pie. He is a meanie old man."

Armaan clenches his fist and thinks, 'I swear, I will kill him if this kid didn't shut his mouth.'

Meanwhile Kavya explains to Yuvi, "Yuvi, you know I can take care of myself, right?"

Yuvi comments with a nod, "Yes, you are strong, brave and smart. You can do anything. You are superwoman."

She smiles at his words, making Armaan angrier and assures him, "So, stop worrying and go home, it's dinner time."

Yuvi nods obediently and kisses Kavya's cheek, who kisses his both cheek in return.

Yuvi smiles at Armaan with mischievous eyes, making him roll his eyes in irritation and increase his burning anger. But he remains silent, sensing the look of disappointment on Kavya's face.

Kavya puts Yuvi to his feet and he races inside the building after exchanging good night greetings with her.

She turns to face Armaan, who opens his mouth to explain, but she speaks first, "I am tired and hungry, let's go home."

Without giving him an opportunity to speak, Kavya moves to sit in his car. He sighs in defeat and joins her in the back seat before ordering the driver to take them home.

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