After the Ceremony – Private Conversation
Ayush:
"Come, let's sit and talk."
They find a quiet spot away from the noise of the event.
Ayush (calmly, but firmly):
"When you suppress your feelings, you eventually start losing control. You saw yourself on that stage today—you couldn't stop looking at her. Even on reunion day, Sukhi told me—you were only looking at Arohi. You made her feel uncomfortable, Nirvay.
The more you try to bury these feelings, the stronger they'll grow.
Stop running. Just tell her now."
Nirvay (hesitant, conflicted):
"I want to tell her… but she doesn't want to listen."
Ayush:
"Then keep it simple this time. Just tell her what you feel—no pressure, no expectations. Just be honest."
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Meanwhile: Sukhi and Arohi's Conversation
Sukhi (gently):
"Accept what your heart is saying. It's been five years, Arohi… how long are you going to keep running?"
Arohi stays silent, but her heart whispers to her:
"I have my reasons… that's why I'm doing this… but how long can I keep doing it?"
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Evening – After the Ceremony
That evening, Nirvay asks Arohi to join him for dinner.
Arohi politely refuses.
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Next Day – Office
The next day, Nirvay calls Arohi to his cabin.
Again, she refuses.
Nirvay (messaging):
If you won't come, then I'm coming to the marketing department.
Arohi (teasingly replies):
Oh really, CEO Sir? And why would you come? Any official reason?
Not long after, Neha ma'am informs the marketing team:
"Nirvay Sir is coming to the marketing department. Prepare a presentation on the underperforming products. Include reasons and possible solutions."
Soon, Nirvay arrives at the marketing department.
Nirvay (professionally):
"Arohi, please explain the presentation."
Arohi (thinking in her head):
(This man has turned business into a joke.)
"Yes, Sir."
Arohi (starting confidently):
"This product isn't performing well because the market is already saturated with similar options—many are even cheaper. Customers don't see a reason to pick this one over the others."
Arohi (firmly):
"Solutions: we can improve its design, introduce new color options, and attempt a price reduction to stay competitive. Thank you."
Nirvay (smiling slightly):
"Good, Miss Singh. Now please come to my cabin and explain this in detail."
Arohi (internally sighing):
(He's making a mockery of both business and work.)
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Meanwhile: Dhruv's Realization
Dhruv had quietly observed everything.
His mind drifted back to the ceremony day—how Nirvay's eyes had been fixed on Arohi the entire time.
A seed of suspicion began to grow.
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Nirvay's Cabin
Arohi walked into Nirvay's cabin, clearly unimpressed.
Arohi (frustrated):
"You've turned work and business into a joke, haven't you?"
Nirvay (calm, but firm):
"I know exactly what I'm doing. And I'm not joking about anything. I take both work and business very seriously. Just listen to me for once."
Arohi:
"Fine. Say what you want to say."
Nirvay stood up from his chair and walked directly toward her.
Nirvay (gazing into her eyes):
"I don't know what you'll do after this, but I can't stay in this fake friendship anymore.
This friendship—it's a lie."
Arohi (confused, her voice soft):
"What are you saying?"
Nirvay stepped closer, closing the distance between them.
Nirvay (softly, but with full conviction):
"Arohi Singh… I love you. Since the very first day of Class 11."
And without waiting for her reaction, he softly kissed her on the lips.