Living Room, Kapoor Mansion

Ranveer is sitting on the couch, wearing the dark blue three piece suit, which Nimrit selected in the morning. He sees his wife approaching him, dressed in a peach designer saree, which has pearl work at the border. She wore a pearl necklace and applied least makeup with her hair tied in a neat bun. 

Ranveer smiles at her and compliments her flirtatiously, "You are looking gorgeous as always."

Nimrit's cheeks redden as she scolds her husband, "Ranveer, we have two grown-up daughters, stop with your flirting."

Ranveer stands up and responds,"Why? They are adults Nimrit, now we don't have to explain them, why I am flirting with my beautiful wife. They will understand and give us the needed privacy."

Nimrit rolls her eyes and comments, "Sometimes, I wonder what your age is? You are still childish."

Ranveer moves closer and says in a low flirtatious tone, "Children don't flirt, Mrs. Kapoor."

Nimrit blushes again, but a sweet, familiar voice disturbs their romantic moment, "Mamma, Papa how am I looking?"

Nimrit becomes alert and takes a step back to make the distance between them. Ranveer shakes his head at her reaction and they turn to find Myra coming closer. She is wearing a leopard print chiffon top and white pants with black stone stud earrings and similar stone bracelet. She didn't apply make-up and kept her hairs open, completing her natural look.

Ranveer smiles and compliments her when she reaches near him, "Like an angel."

Myra grins in response and Nimrit asks, "Did Kavy conceal her marks?"

Myra answers, "Yes, they are not visible now."

She nods in acknowledgement and excuses herself to check on the dinner arrangements, while Myra and Ranveer engage in casual talks.

At 7.30 pm, security guard informs Ranveer, the Raichands have arrived. He sends Myra to call Nimrit and turns to watch Yash appearing in the living room with Sonia beside and Armaan behind.

Yash wore a brown three piece suit with white shirt and dark brown tie beneath. Sonia wore a purple and white designer saree with diamond jewellery, which matched the white rhinestone work on her saree border. While Armaan wore a black suit with white shirt and dark grey tie beneath.

Yash moves towards Ranveer and they share a friendly hug with a smile. Ranveer greets, "Welcome Mr. Raichand."

Yash states, "Ranveer call me Yash, we will soon be relatives."

Armaan rolls his eyes in annoyance at his father's statement, though composes himself soon after seeing, Yash turn to face him. He places his hand over Armaan's back and pulls him ahead for the introduction, "Meet Armaan, my son."

Armaan forces a smile and forwards his hand for a formal handshake, making Ranveer frown at his behavious.

Yash feigns a fake smile, while assuring, "Don't be so nervous Son, your future father-in-law won't mind if you hug him."

Armaan looks at his father with surprise and raises his eyebrows, while Ranveer informs with a smile, "Of course I won't, relax Armaan I am not a strict father, I prefer to have a friendly approach with everyone."

Yash gestures with his eyes to hug him and Armaan reluctantly moves closer to hug Ranveer. They parted away and Armaan glances at Nimrit and Myra, who are approaching them. She smiles at them with a nod and Ranveer introduces the Kapoor ladies to the Raichands. Nimrit and Sonia share a hug, while Armaan forces a smile at them.

Ranveer and Nimrit settle on a couch, Sonia and Myra on another couch to their left, while Yash and Armaan on the other at their right. A butler arrives with beverages and snacks. 

Once he left, Ranveer initiated a conversation, "So Armaan how is business?"

Armaan answers with arrogance, dripping his tone, "It's growing."

Nimrit frowns at his blunt response and places her hand on Ranveer's knee. Yash notices the same and clears his throat to grab his son's attention. He glares at him in gesture to behave. 

Armaan mentally rolls his eyes and continues with a forced smile, "I mean, we will be signing a contract with Ace International soon, so the company is growing."

Ranveer pats Nimrit's hand to calm her and replies to Armaan with a hint of surprise in his voice, "Oh that's fantastic. Ace International is the number one company in the world."

Armaan declares with confidence, "Soon, Raichand Group of Companies will be at number one."

This statement didn't made Yash angry instead he smiles with pride, seeing his son's confidence in growing the company. Ranveer smiles as well, impressed with Armaan's confidence.

Nimrit notices her husband's smile and whispers, "We are meeting him for our daughter's marriage and not for appointing him as the CEO of Kapoor Industries. So, concentrate on his personal life rather than professional."

Ranveer chuckles silently and whispers back, "I know Kavya's possessive mother, but I have to even check if he is capable of fulfilling our daughter's needs. Relax."

Ranveer turns to talk with Armaan, but Sonia asks first, "Kavya is not at home?"

Nimrit replies, "She is." She gestures Myra to bring Kavya, who nods in response. Myra moves to stand, only for Sonia to stop her.

She faces Nimrit and Ranveer to request, "If you don't mind, can I go with her. I want to speak with Kavya alone."

Armaan frowns at her request, though Yash didn't react as he is aware what chat Sonia wants to have with Kavya. 

Ranveer smiles before agreeing, "Of course. Myra."

Myra nods and gestures Sonia to follow her upstairs. Ranveer again turns and continues to talk with Armaan regarding work and casual topics.

Myra and Kavya's Room

Sonia enters the room with Myra and her gaze lands on Kavya, who is combing her hair. She is standing near the dressing table at the right corner of the room, and wearing a white and pastel green anarkali dress with white floral earrings. Her long chocolate brown straight hairs are left open and her dupatta is set on her left shoulder, secured with a fancy pin.

Myra calls Kavya to grab her attention and she turns to find Sonia, who smiles at her. Kavya smiles in response and moves closer.

Sonia faces Myra and says, "Myra, can you give me a moment with your sister?" 

Myra replies with a smile, "Sure Aunty."

Myra winks at Kavya, before turning to leave and closes the door. Kavya gestures Sonia to sit on the round bed placed in the center of the room. They settle on the bed next to each other. Sonia notices Kavya's gaze lowered and her fingers, playing with the hem of her dupatta in nervousness.

She smiles before speaking, "Relax Kavya, I am not taking your exam, don't be nervous."

Kavya releases the cloth, but doesn't look at her and Sonia asks, "So, you work at an NGO?"

Kavya faces her and nods in response then Sonia asks, "Why? I mean, why didn't you join your father in the business?"

Kavya answers with a smile, "I have always wanted to join an NGO or organisation, which helps the needy. Papa has earned enough that if he plans on taking retirement tomorrow, we will live a luxurious life till the last day of our life. So, instead of joining the business and adding more zeros to a large figure, I wish to add smiles to those sad faces, which have problems in their life. I love helping people."

Sonia observes a spark of happiness in Kavya's eyes as she speaks of helping the needy. She smiles, remembering her husband's words that Kavya is selfless and caring in nature, compared to other high society girls, who only think of living a luxurious life.

While Kavya continues, "And Papa supports me, he never asked to come office to work, so I continued to work in the NGO."

Sonia nods and again asks, "So, you wish to work even after marriage?"

Kavya nods with a smile and Sonia warns, "That's great, but I hope you are aware that Armaan stays in Mumbai. He doesn't stay here in Delhi with us."

Kavya nods in positive and Sonia asks, "So, will it be convenient for you to stay in Mumbai, away from your parents?" 

Kavya replies, "Yes."

Sonia smiles and says, "That's great." 

She places her hand over Kavya's hand and informs, "But before you meet Armaan, I want to clarify something."

Kavya nods, gesturing her to speak and Sonia continues, "Kavya, Armaan is reserved in nature as he has been living alone for 6 years. First, he stayed in London for 3 years for his masters degree, then he shifted to Mumbai 3 years ago. He has no friends and his interaction with relatives is zero. All his time is invested in the business. So, you might face communication gap or hesitation in him, but it's only because he has stayed alone for a long time. He is not good in the casual conversation."

Kavya nods in understanding and Sonia continues, "Whereas you have stayed with family and friends for your entire life. But in Mumbai you won't have anyone. Plus, there will be chances where Armaan will get busy with business, leaving you alone. He has no track of time or his surroundings when he works. So, don't be disheartened."

Kavya nods in response, but doesn't say a word and Sonia asks with concern, "You think, you can live in this way?"

Kavya replies with patience after processing the new information in her mind, "I know our lifestyles are different and I even understand two people can't be same. We will have differences, but with time and efforts I guess, we can overcome them."

Sonia smiles with relief and says, "I am sure you can and let me inform you from my personal experience. Raichand men are tough nut to crack. Sometimes I have to be stubborn and furious to make them agree with my conditions. So, don't hesitate to be rigid in front of Armaan."

Kavya nods, while giggling a little and Sonia withdraws her hand before speaking, "We should go downstairs now, everyone is waiting for us." 

Kavya nods and they both stand up to go downstairs.

Living Room

Ranveer and Armaan keeps talking of business which impresses Ranveer. Yash on the other hand is relaxed to witness Ranveer and Armaan's smooth conversation. While Nimrit mentally slaps her forehead, seeing her husband not asking of Armaan's personal life.

Nimrit decides to ask directly, only to stop as Armaan's phone rings. He removes his phone from the pocket and sees his PA Rihan's name on screen. 

Armaan informs, looking at Ranveer, "I need to take this call, excuse me."

Ranveer nods in response and Armaan stands up, while answering the call. He moves to the left and walks till the window. He takes update of his Mumbai office from Rihan.

At the same moment, Sonia descends the stairs, followed by Kavya, who is nervously playing with the lock of her bracelet.

Armaan disconnects the call and turns, while keeping the phone in his pocket. Kavya turns towards the couch as well and collides with Armaan. 

Due to the force, bracelet slips from her hand and a low gasp escapes her mouth. She lifts her head to look at the 6.2 foot man, towering over her and finds his grey eyes, glaring at her. Kavya is stunned to see the amount of anger, his eyes were throwing at her. 

Armaan snaps in a harsh tone, "Watch out where you are walking woman."

Kavya is further stunned by Armaan's harsh words, since Yash informed he is soft-spoken and kind, when he had sent his photo in the mail. Even Sonia informed he is reserved, so she expected him to be gentle and apologise instead of snapping at her.

Armaan sees her staring at him and asks with anger, lacing his voice, "What are you staring for?"

Kavya shakes her head in denial and bends to pick her bracelet. She apologises after straightening up, "Sorry Armaan, I didn't see you were coming in the same direction."

Armaan opens his mouth to reply, only to stop when Sonia comes and asks with a smile, "So you met Kavya?"

Armaan freezes at his place after knowing he has snapped at Kavya, his future wife. He recalls his father's threats to marry Kavya, otherwise he would lose RGC. He watches Sonia talking with Kavya, who is giving faint smiles in response and her eyes reflect a hint of disappointment.

Armaan thinks, 'Damn it. I should have seen her photo. I have ruined the first impression.'

Sonia suggests, interrupting his thoughts, "Come on, let's sit with everyone." 

Kavya nods and Sonia turns to leave followed by her, however Armaan stays rooted in his place.

He thinks, 'I have to do something to convince her to marry me. I have to apologise and impress her or else Dad will take away my 3 years of efforts. I can't afford to lose my company.'

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