Anupama was in the kitchen, preparing breakfast. She was stirring a pot of chai when Anuj walked in, undeniably handsome in his blue suit..

“Good morning,” he greeted, his voice deep

Anupama glanced at him, her heart skipping a beat

Anupama:-morning. Tea?

He nodded, leaning against the counter, watching her intently. As she poured the chai, a strand of hair fell across her face. Anuj stepped forward, gently tucking it behind her ear.

Her breath hitched, and her hand faltered, almost spilling the tea.

“Anuj…” she whispered, unsure of what to say.

He smiled softly. “Relax, I’m just helping.”

But the proximity made her heart race. She quickly handed him the cup and turned back to the stove, pretending to focus on the food.

Anuj:- thank you mera raat ko dhiyan rakhne ke liya

Anupama:- thanks ki jarurat nahi hai

Anuj take a sip of the tea

Anupama:- aap theek hai

Anuj:- hmm

Anupama:- lag toh nahi raha hai

Anuj:- lagne ka kya hai? Lagne se toh ham saath hai lekin saath hokar bhi kaha saath hai?

Anupama get silent, anuj kept the empty cup in the sink and leave before looking at anupama, she didn't stopped him like always

Kapadia Industry

Anuj comes to the office and didn't find kabir, he sighs then the door brust open make anuj suprised as he saw kabir who is breathing heavily

Kabir:- sorry sir i was

Anuj:- sleeping like Kumbhkaran

Kabir:- no sir...it is just happened

Anuj:- next time be on time kabir

Kabir:- okay sir

Anuj:- did you had your breakfast

Kabir nod

Kabir:- that's why i am late, dadu ko pasand nahi hai mera breakfast skip karna

Anuj:- sahi kiya tumhare dadu ne, breakfast skip karna acchi baat nahi hoti hai

Kabir raised his eyebrow

Kabir:- who is saying? The one who skip breakfast, lunch and dinner

Anuj:- who told this

Kabir:- i am sure you know what your employees think about you

Anuj:- it is better they do their work..

Kabir:- it is a human nature sir.. peoples love to spread rumors and like to do gossips and bad mouthing someone

Anuj nods

Anuj:- that's right! Now get to work mr kabir

Kabir nods and get to work

At Evening!!

Aadhya was walking home after a late class, The streetlights flickered, and the road was quiet. She felt a shiver run down her spine as she quickened her pace, clutching her belongings tightly.

Suddenly, she noticed a group of men loitering near the corner, their loud laughter sending a wave of unease through her. As she tried to walk past them unnoticed, one of them stepped in her path.

“Where are you rushing off to, pretty girl?” he sneered, blocking her way.

Aadhya didn't reply

“Don’t be like that,” one of them said, his tone mocking. “We just want to talk.”

Fear gripped her, but she forced herself to stay calm.

“Leave me alone,” she said, her voice trembling slightly

But a guy was about to come closer to her

Shah House

Anuj comes with vanraj- they both get frown to see anupama and kavya tensed where leela was scolding samar

Anuj:- kya hua baa aap samar ko daant kyun rahi hai

Leela:- Anuj

Anupama comes to him. She looks tensed and her eyes filled with tears make anuj get concerned

Anuj:- kya hua anu, tumhari aankhon mein aasu

Anupama:- aadhya

Anuj get concerned

Anuj:- kya hua aadhya ko?

Kavya:- anuj ji aadhya abhi tak ghar nahi aayi hai

Vanraj:- lekin usse toh samar lena jata haina

Samar:- papa mein.. mein late ho gaya tha

Vanraj:- late ho gaya the? Aadhya ko laane ki responsibility tumhari haina or agar tum late ho toh driver ko inform kar sakte the na

Anuj:- vanraj

Vanraj:- anuj ye ladka

Anuj:- shut up! Samar

Samar look at anuj!

Anuj:- tum baa ke saath room mein jao or aadhya ke friends ko call karke pata karo ki aadhya kaha hai

Samar:- ji buddy

Leela and Samar goes to upstairs!

Vanraj:- anuj tu

Anuj shows his hand, and he dialled a no

Anuj:- (on call) hello mein anuj bol raha hoon, xyz ke har gali mein or jagah pe aadmi ko bhejo or aadhya ko dhudho.. or aadhya ki location trace karo i want my daughter to be safe at any cost

Anuj cut the call

Kavya:- but aadhya ka phone band hai

Anuj:- jarurat nahi hai kavya!! Aadhya ka pass meri di hui watch hai jisme mena tracker fit karwaya tha

Anupama look at him with a suprised look

Kavya:- but how do

Anuj:- i was a Mafia king kavya

He look at anupama

Anuj:- aadhya ko mein or mera aadmi dhund lengaa

Vanraj:- mein tera

Anuj:- agar tujhe mera liya kuch karna hai toh samar se maafi maang le, baccha hai wo abhi or pehli galti hai uski.. galti pe saza dena ki jagah samjhana chahiya

Anuj said and leave to find aadhya where Anupama seeing him going

Aadhya’s Location

Aadhya was scared the men was about to touched her hand, she wants to run away but the boys where around her. Just then, a voice boomed from behind her.

“She said leave her alone.”

Aadhya turned to see Kabir coming toward them, his face dark with anger.

“Who the hell are you?” one of the men challenged, stepping toward Kabir.

Kabir didn’t flinch.

Kabir:- the guy who’s going to make you regret for messing with her

The men laughed, but Kabir’s sharp glare silenced them.

Kabir:- You have two options: walk away now, or I make sure you regret staying.”

One of the men moved closer as if to test Kabir, but before he could act, Kabir stepped forward and punched him hard

Kabir:-Touch her, and I’ll break your arm

He growled.

The men comes to beat him but kabir defeat all of them.. the bad boys run from there

Kabir:- Are you okay?

he asked, turning to her. The anger in his eyes softened, replaced by concern.

She nodded, though her hands were still trembling.

Aadhya:- thank you bro

Aadhya’s eyes welled up with tears, and she quickly wiped them away.

Aadhya:- I don’t know what I would’ve done if you hadn’t shown up.

Kabir smiled gently

Kabir:- you don’t have to thank me. 

Anuj arrived at the spot after following the tracker on Aadhya’s watch, when his eyes falls on aadhya, he rushed to her.

“Aadhya!” he called out, his voice laced with relief.

Aadhya ran into his arms, clinging to him tightly. “Papa” she cried, tears streaming down her face.

Anuj held her protectively, his eyes softening.

Anuj:- You’re safe now, princess.

Behind her, Kabir stood quietly, his shirt torn, bruises forming on his knuckles from the fight. His eyes met Anuj’s, and for a moment, they both froze.

Anuj looked at Kabir with a mix of surprise and gratitude. Kabir?

Aadhya pulled back slightly and wiped her tears.

Aadhya:- Papa, inn bhaiya mujhe bachaya eo ladka...

Her voice trembled, and Anuj placed a comforting hand on her head.

Anuj turned to Kabir, Anuj’s chest swelled with a mix of emotions—pride, gratitude, and something deeper he couldn’t yet place. He stepped forward and pulled Kabir into a firm embrace.

Anuj:- Thank you, Kabir

Anuj said, his voice thick with emotion.

Anuj:- You didn’t just save my daughter… you saved my world.

Kabir hesitated for a moment, then patted Anuj’s back awkwardly.

Kabir:- It’s nothing, sir. Anyone would’ve done the same.

Anuj pulled back and looked at Kabir closely, his gaze softening.

Anuj:- you’re not just an employee, Kabir. You’re family now. Remember that

Kabir’s eyes widened slightly, but he quickly masked his emotions.

Kabir:- Thank you, sir. But I’m just doing what’s right.

“Come on,” Anuj said, wrapping an arm around Aadhya.

Anuj:- Let’s get home. Your mom’s worried sick

Kabir was about to go

Anuj:- kabir ghar chalo

Kabir:- but sir

Anuj:- i said ghar chalo!! Tumhe chot lagi, i don't want any argument just come with us

At Home

Anupama was walking in the living area just then lights also get off

Kavya:- ab in lights ko kya ho gaya

Vanraj:- mein check karwata hoon

Anupama was feeling so tensed just then she listen a horn voice and she rushed toward the door, and saw a person without saying anything she hug the person

Then she realised, he is not anuj- not even aadhya then who is he? The lights comes back and anupama look at the person "Kabir" who is looking at her suprised!

Anupama:- tum

Aadhya:- mumma

Aadhya calls while entering, anupama comes to her and hugged her tears where falling down from her eyes

“I’m fine, Maa,” Aadhya reassured her

Anupama:- tune jaan nikal di thi meri

Aadhya:- indian mothers ka most used dialogue

Anupama smash her head lightly!

Anuj:- hamari beti ab bilkul theek hai anu

Anupama look at him and nod! Anuj comes to kabir and make her sit on couch while everyone where looking at them

Aadhya:- mumma ye kabir bhaiya hai inhone hi meri jaan bachai

Anupama turned to Kabir with teary eyes.

Anupama:- Thank you, beta. I don’t know how to repay you

Kabir shook his head.

Kabir:- You don’t need to, ma’am. It was my duty

Anuj placed a hand on Kabir’s shoulder.

Anuj:- mera Bol Bachan toh brave bhi hai, aaj pata chala mujhe toh laga tha ki tumhe khane or apna boss ki burai karne ke sewa kuch nahi aata

Kabir get embarrassed

Kabir:- (embarrassed) sirrrrr

Anuj chuckled softly make others suprised

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