Chapter Title: Confessions, Love & Hidden Tears
Adya looked at Shivansh and said softly,
"Let's have lunch, Mr. Devil."
Shivansh smiled while staring at her lovingly.
"Hmmm... let's go, princess."
Both started eating together while Shivansh continuously looked at her, making Adya blush slightly.
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At Aarav's Side...
Aarav reached home looking unusually happy.
His mother immediately noticed and asked,
"What happened, Aarav?"
He sat beside her and said nervously,
"Mom... I want to tell you something."
"Hmmm?" she replied curiously.
Aarav looked around and said,
"Call everyone first."
His mother smiled and called the whole family.
Soon his father and younger sister also came there.
His sister excitedly asked,
"What happened, bro?"
Aarav took a deep breath.
"W-woh... I love someone."
His sister instantly screamed happily while his mother smiled warmly.
Finally, his father also looked pleased.
His sister quickly sat beside him dramatically.
"Oh my God! Finally I'm getting a sister-in-law. Tell me fast, who is she?"
Aarav smiled shyly and replied,
"Ridhima."
His mother looked surprised.
"Ridhima Khurana?"
"Yeah..." Aarav nodded.
His mother smiled immediately.
"She is such a beautiful and sweet girl."
His father also agreed.
"Yes, she's perfect."
His sister hugged Aarav excitedly.
"So when are you introducing me to my sister-in-law?"
Aarav laughed softly.
"Very soon."
For the first time, Aarav felt peaceful talking openly about his love.
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At Abhinav and Anushka's Side...
Abhinav brought Anushka to a quiet place decorated beautifully with fairy lights, candles, and flowers.
He gently held her hand and whispered,
"Close your eyes, baby."
Anushka smiled softly and closed her eyes.
Abhinav carefully guided her forward.
After a few seconds, he stopped and said softly,
"Now open them."
The moment she opened her eyes, she became speechless.
The entire place looked magical.
Anushka slowly looked toward Abhinav, whose eyes were already fixed on her.
He slowly went down on one knee.
"I loved you from the first moment I saw you," he confessed softly.
"Yes, this marriage may be arranged for everyone else... but not for me."
Anushka's eyes became emotional.
Abhinav held her hand gently and continued,
"Will you stay with me forever, Mrs. Kapoor?"
Anushka smiled with teary eyes and nodded.
"Yes, Mr. Kapoor."
Abhinav immediately stood up and hugged her tightly.
Both smiled happily before sharing a beautiful dance together under the lights.
The rest of the evening passed with dinner, soft music, and quiet smiles.
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At Aksh and Kriti's Side...
Aksh finally decided he couldn't tolerate Kriti ignoring him anymore.
He directly came to meet her.
Kriti was sitting with her friends when Aksh arrived there.
The moment her friends saw him, they started staring silently because of his powerful aura.
Aksh calmly walked toward Kriti and sat beside her.
Kriti quietly closed her laptop and stood up without saying anything.
Aksh followed her silently.
After some time, they reached a lonely beach.
Cold wind blew softly while waves touched the shore.
Kriti crossed her arms and asked coldly,
"Why did you bring me here, Mr. Singh?"
Aksh immediately pulled her close by her waist.
"Kriti," he said seriously,
"what happened to you?"
She looked away.
"Why are you calling me 'Mr. Singh'?" he asked softly.
"And why are you avoiding me?"
Kriti's eyes slightly filled with tears, but she controlled herself.
"Why do you care?" she asked angrily.
Aksh frowned.
"Because I do care," he replied immediately.
Kriti finally looked at him.
"Then who was that girl?" she asked hurtfully.
"The one you called 'Jaanu'?"
Aksh stared at her for a second... and then suddenly laughed softly.
Kriti became angry seeing him laugh.
"It's not funny!"
Aksh gently held her face and smiled.
"She is my cousin sister, stupid."
Kriti froze.
Aksh moved closer and whispered softly,
"You really got jealous for me?"
Kriti looked away embarrassed while Aksh smiled seeing her reaction.
And for the first time in days, the distance between them slowly disappeared.