Next Morning

Conference Room, RGC Office

Armaan is sitting in his chair with Rihan besides for a meeting. A laptop is placed in front of Rihan, along with a notepad and pen.

There are 20 other men, present in the conference room for the meeting. In this meeting, the monthly progress of the company and projects are discussed. This helps Armaan to have a control over every activity in RGC and plan his actions for the future.

Although the meeting is important, Armaan's concentration was zero. The only person having his sole attention is Kavya.

The memories of the time, he spent with her in Delhi, where she expressed her interest to know about him and his lifestyle, were clouding his mind. Her willingness to visit his office and meet his employees, clients and friends. Her excitement and enthusiasm to become a part of his life were increasing his guilt tenfold.

Armaan curses himself, under his breath and tightens his grip on the paperweight, while thinking, 'I was truly blind to neglect Kavya's interest and feelings. How will I ask for forgiveness now? I don't deserve it.'

Armaan shuts his eyes and remembers the time, he joined her for dinner, where she ignored him and accused him for having an affair.

He thinks, 'Maybe her ignorance and blames are my punishment, but can't I get a chance? Everyone deserves one chance to rectify their mistake. What if, Kavya denies? No, no, I shouldn't reach to the conclusion, unless I make an attempt. I won't give up and will try my best.'

Armaan continues to think of a way to talk with Kavya, when one of this employees calls his name to draw his attention. He opens his eyes and finds every men's eyes on him, including Rihan.

He clears his throat and commands, "I have an important business to handle now, so we will have this meeting some other day. You may proceed with your jobs."

Then he shifts his gaze to a confused Rihan and orders, "Stay."

The employees nod in response and quickly wrap up to leave the conference room to resume their work. Rihan and Armaan stay on their seats and wait till everyone leaves. Once the door is shut, Rihan turns to face Armaan, who is staring on the desk, aimlessly.

Rihan asks with concern, "Are you ok?"

Armaan shake his head and grabs the mug of black coffee to take a sip.

Rihan asks again, "What happened now? Fought with Kavya again last night?"

Armaan sighs in defeat and informs, "She stayed at Ruhi's place last night."

Rihan responds, "Oh" then questions him, "So, what have you thought?"

Mary's words from last night came running in Armaan's mind-

"You agree with me or not, but you have unknowingly accepted Kavya in your life, Armaan....You were fighting with her because you wanted her to depend on you and not treat you as a landlord....You were stubborn because you wanted her to listen and allow you to take her responsibility."

Armaan shifts his gaze to Rihan and admits, "After I apologize to Kavya, I will talk with her and give our marriage a chance."

Rihan's eyes widen in surprise and he smiles widely at Armaan, who himself has a smile, lacing on his lips.

Rihan comments happily, "That's amazing."

Instantly, the smile leaves Armaan's lips, as sadness washes over his face and he confesses, "However, it won't be as easy as it sounds. Kavya is too angry to listen, forgiveness is far away."

Rihan chuckles and explains, "You can't blame her. She has all the rights to be angry and moreover even you need to take this slow. Start by casual talk, get on good talking terms, let her remove her anger on you, then apologise. Remember, she won't forgive you, unless her anger subsides."

Armaan gives an understanding nod, making Rihan smile and think, 'Finally, this idiot is employing his brain.'

Armaan informs, drawing his attention, "I will leave early today, hoping to have dinner with Kavya."

Rihan smiles, showing his both thumbs to wish luck and Armaan smiles in response.

Suddenly a thought enters Armaan's mind and removes his cheque book from his blazer pocket. Rihan frowns in confusion, as he signs a blank cheque.

He orders, "Rihan, I want you to do something on immediate basis."

Rihan listens to his instructions attentively, after accepting the cheque from Armaan, but it shocks him.

Rihan voices his doubt, "Armaan, won't it create more problems? Kavya might get angrier."

Armaan shake his head and assures, "No, in fact, it will solve many problems, which can arise in future."

Rihan gives a positive nod and informs, "I will contact him and make sure it's done by Monday morning."

Armaan nods and Rihan leaves after wishing "Good Luck" with an encouraging smile for his dinner with Kavya.

Living Room, Armaan's Mansion

Armaan arrives at 7 pm, after completing his work for the day and finds Kavya and Mary in the living room. He stands at a distance, to not disturb their conversation.

Mary cups Kavya's cheek and asks affectionately, "How was your day, dear and did you enjoy last night with Ruhi?"

Kavya grins and informs with excitement, "Yup, last night was awesome, we had pizza and saw a movie. Today was good, we practiced, got equipment for the advance training and did some online promotions for both courses."

Armaan smiles at her achievement and Kavya continues, "But...but...but..."

She places her both hands over Mary's shoulders and leans two inches lower to match her height before speaking, "Tomorrow is Sunday, so...."

Mary raises her eyebrows in questioning manner with an amused smile, lacing her lips.

Unknowingly Armaan too smiles, witnessing her dramatic, playful side and takes a step closer to listen clearly.

Kavya starts, "After dinner...."

Mary repeats in a dramatic way, "After dinner..."

Kavya continues with fake seriousness, "I will go to hit the bed and tomorrow morning."

Mary nods with an "hmmm" and Kavya points her right hand's index finger towards her before continuing, "Do not wake me unless and until, I wake up on my own. Is that clear, Mary?"

Mary shows her thumb and assures in the same dramatic way, "Very clear, I will not wake up My Sleeping Beauty."

Kavya giggles and plants a kiss on Mary's left cheek, then informs, "I will go and change, then join you in the kitchen."

Mary smiles and Kavya moves towards her room, but instead of going, she comes back. She gives a shopping bag to Mary, who gives it a glance with surprise.

She states, "A small gift."

Armaan smiles at her gesture and Mary replies, "It wasn't needed dear."

Kavya argues dramatically with a pout, "There, I was searching for something special for someone extraordinarily special and here, I am being told, 'it wasn't needed.' What an injustice to a poor, tired girl!"

Armaan watches Kavya with amusement, while Mary giggles in response and accepts the gift, "Ok, my Drama Queen, it is needed, so thank you."

Kavya giggles and Mary grabs the gift out of the bag to find a silver watch with glittery heart dial.

Kavya scratches the back of her neck and explains, "Sorry, the watch is not that attractive, but I promise to get an exclusive watch, when DID grows and has many students."

Her words make Armaan's smile vanish as he learns the daughter of a billionaire and the wife of another has to think of the cost, while shopping. The girl, who is capable to purchase entire shopping mall with the blink of an eye, today she has a budget now.

He thinks, 'I am sorry, Kavya.'

Mary smiles at the watch and wears around her wrist before showing to Kavya and thanking, "I love this watch, Kavya. Thank you so much."

Kavya asks with doubt, "You truly loved it?"

Mary assures, while cupping her face, "Yes, the co-founder of Divas in Defence has gifted me, this is precious to me."

Kavya giggles and plants a kiss to her both cheeks, making Armaan smile again. She assures to join her soon for the dinner and rushes to her room upstairs.

Mary smiles at the watch and makes her way towards the kitchen, only to stop seeing Armaan.

Mary greets him with a smile and asks, "You came early today?"

Armaan walks closer and informs after a nod, "I wanted to join Kavya for dinner."

Mary smiles and appreciates him, "That's good."

Mary places her hand over his shoulder and explains, "She will listen and understand, Armaan, only don't allow your anger to ruin the moment. Be patient with her."

Armaan grabs her hand to see the watch closely and states with an assuring nod, "I won't react, I promise."

Mary smiles and Armaan moves towards his room to change, while she arranges dinner.

Kitchen

Armaan enters the kitchen and finds Kavya already started eating the dinner. He doesn't react and calmly makes his way towards the chair across her to take his seat.

Mary serves dinner for him and steps away for giving them some privacy. Kavya frowns at Mary, who smiles in response and makes herself busy with random kitchen work, so Kavya doesn't react.

She shifts her gaze towards Armaan, who smiles at her and asks, "How was your day?"

Mary smiles at his attempt and Kavya raises her eyebrows in shock with the sudden politeness of his tone, but soon predicts, this is his new trick to snatch the land.

Kavya smirks and comments, "Someone is using the gentleman card for getting his work done."

Armaan couldn't help, but smile at her comment and assures, "No, its weekend, so I am enjoying the break. We can resume to fight on Monday."

She rolls her eyes, while Mary shakes her head with a grin and Armaan suggests, "Actually, we should take a break systematically."

He raises to his feet and grabs his stool with plate to shift beside Kavya. She frowns as he smiles after taking his seat and asks, "This is a correct break, right?"

Kavya glares at him and stands, while grabbing her plate with stool to walk away. She sits across the table and forces a big, fake smile.

She announces, "This is a correct break."

Mary covers her mouth to stop the giggles from escaping as Armaan's face practically fells with sadness on his defeat.

She thinks, 'Armaan, you need to work harder.'

Armaan pinches the bridge of his nose and glances at Kavya, who has started eating. She completely ignores his presence, making him sigh in helplessness. He starts playing with his food, thinking of an alternative plan to initiate a conversation.

Mary shakes her head at his lack of ability in informal communication and decides to help him. She grabs a bowl of homemade sauce and moves towards the table.

She serves to Kavya first, then Armaan and requests to both, "Taste and tell me, how is it? I have modified the recipe and added honey to give a tangy plus sweet taste."

Armaan furrows his eyebrows in confusion and Mary gestures him to watch Kavya, who is licking the sauce through her spoon with excitement, reflecting in her eyes.

Kavya compliments with a grin, "Wow Mary, it's so delicious. I want more."

Mary serves more sauce in her plate with a smile and watches Armaan, who is still sitting clueless. Mary controls the urge to roll her eyes, analysing his incapability to catch the hint.

She encourages him, "Armaan, taste and tell me, did you like it?"

Kavya goes back to munch on her dinner, hearing Armaan's name and Mary gestures him to eat. Taking the cue, Armaan tastes the sauce and Mary raises her eyebrows, silently gesturing him to comment something.

Unaware of what to say, Armaan ends up repeating Kavya's words, but in a monotonous voice, "Wow Mary, it's so delicious. I want more."

Kavya immediately chokes on her food, hearing his voice and starts giggling, while coughing in-between.

Whereas, Mary presses her lips to avoid laughing at Armaan's ridiculous attempt.

Armaan stares at Kavya with sadden eyes, as she opens her mouth to speak, but ends up laughing louder. Then he turns to watch Mary, who is trying her best, to not laugh.

He sighs in defeat and thinks, 'I should have used Vivan's lessons to talk with Kavya even now, then I wouldn't have embarrassed myself.'

Armaan decides to go, before he embarrasses himself anymore and raises to his feet. He moves towards the exit of the kitchen. The sound of his shoes, drawing the women's attention and Kavya stops laughing.

Mary feels sad for his failure, but doesn't stop him and sighs, glancing at his untouched food.

Kavya gazes Armaan's back, as guilt washes over her senses for laughing on him. She opens her mouth and moves her hand towards his direction, as the urge to stop him develops.

But she stops herself and shuts her mouth, as the memories of the past came flooding in her mind, when Armaan confessed, he doesn't believe in their relationship and won't consider her as his wife.

Realising she is a stranger to him, Kavya takes her hand back and lowers her gaze. She clenching her fist to calm herself and not react in a way, which can hurt her more.

Mary smiles, observing the sad look on Kavya's face and calls her name, "Kavya."

Kavya faces her and Mary instructs, "Eat your dinner, it's getting cold."

She nods and grabs her spoon to eat. She chews her food, but the taste was no longer delicious, which excited her a minute ago. She swallowed the food to fill her empty stomach, which no longer seem hungry.

Kavya closes her eyes for a brief moment to control her emotions. She knows, there is no need to feel anything for the man, who abandoned her. Yet her rigid heart seems to be overpowering her mind and still cried for him.

After swallowing a few morsels forcefully, Kavya couldn't eat more and stands to inform, "I am full, Mary. Going to sleep, good night."

Mary smiles knowingly and greets back, as Kavya turns to leave the kitchen.

Armaan's Room

Mary laughs, making Armaan roll his eyes in annoyance. He chews the food, sitting on the cough, which Mary brought in his room.

Armaan shared about Vivan's lessons, which helped him in tricking Kavya to marry him.

Mary speaks in-between her giggles, "Mrs. Rai...Raichand seriously appointed a tutor for you. Oh my God!"

Armaan warns, "Mary enough."

Mary raises her hands in surrender and apologises, "Ok, sorry."

She composes herself and demands, "But, why didn't you take help of those lessons now? That can help you in communicating with Kavya?"

Armaan sighs and explains, "It was fake, Mary. Those words, those communications, gestures, everything was fake, which I don't want now. This time, there will be only truth, transparency and honestly between us. I know, this is time-consuming, but no hiding now."

Mary smiles at Armaan and explains, "Armaan, just because you are taking help, it doesn't become fake."

Armaan frowns and she continues to explain, "Don't we learn everything in life before adopting? Were you a born businessman? Didn't you study and learned from your Professors, Father and Uncles? Does it make your business skill fake?"

He shakes his head in negative and she continues with a smile, "Similarly, using the tutor's lesson to approach Kavya isn't fake because now your intentions are correct. Now, you want to mend the relationship and win her back. You are using it to hurt her, you will be using to heal her broken heart. Are you understanding?"

Armaan asks with a doubt, "Are you sure, it won't be wrong?"

Mary shakes her head in negative and assures, "Keep your intentions positive, then any help will never be wrong. Do anything to make her happy, Armaan. She doesn't show, but her smile never reaches her eyes."

Armaan promises with a nod, "I will, Mary."

She smiles and he smiles back, before finishing his dinner. Once he finishes eating, a butler takes away the crockery and Mary removes two white folded envelopes from her uniform pocket to offer to Armaan.

He grabs the envelopes and demands, "What's this?"

Mary answers, "One envelope Max gave, which has Kavya's fare and another has her meal payments​."

Armaan shakes his head in disbelief and walks towards his wardrobe. He opens it and pulls the left drawer, to deposit the envelope inside.

He proceed to shut the drawer, but Mary gets a glimpse of Kavya's Mangalsutra and Engagement ring placed inside. This makes her happy to know, Armaan respects those jewellery which are the symbol of his and Kavya's relationship.

Mary greets Armaan for the night, when he turns to face her and proceeds to leave the room.

Next Day

Living Room, Armaan's Mansion

Armaan enters the kitchen and greets Mary, who is boiling the water for coffee. She frowns, as she turns to face Armaan, who is dressed in a dark blue three piece suit.

Mary asks, "Are you going office even on Sunday?"

Armaan takes his seat on the kitchen stool, depositing his phone on the table in the process and gives a nod to answer.

Mary frowns, while asking again, "I assumed, you will stay home and talk with Kavya."

Armaan laces his hand over the table and explains, "Even I planned the same, then I realised she has worked hard for 6 days a week, so I shouldn't disturb her on Sunday. Let her rest and enjoy the day."

Mary smiles at his concern, while making coffee and asks, "But come home soon, at least, have dinner with her."

Armaan shakes his head and states, "Let her rest for the day, tomorrow will be a tough day for her."

Mary frowns in confusion and raises her eyebrows, while asking, "What have you done Armaan?"

He confesses with a smile, "Something, which I am confident will increase her anger, but make her happy later"

Mary opens her mouth to speak, only to stop by Armaan, who assures, "Trust me Mary, this has Kavya's happiness."

Mary nods, trusting Armaan, although Kavya's concern makes her nervous. Armaan leaves for work, after having breakfast.

The rest of the day, Armaan stays in office for work and Kavya takes enough rest to sustain herself for the upcoming hectic week.

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