Morning – Singh Villa
At the breakfast table, Aadhya, Ruhi, Aarav, and Rohan were seated, enjoying a peaceful morning.
Rohan (to Aarav): "When does your movie shoot wrap up?"
Aarav: "Just a few more days. Why?"
Rohan: "It's been ages since we went on a trip. How about a getaway?"
Aarav: "That sounds great."
Aadhya: "But Bhai, we just joined the office. Taking leave might be difficult."
Ruhi: "As if you'd go without us anyway!"
Rohan (grinning): "Relax! I'm not talking about now."
Aarav: "Then when?"
Rohan: "After your shoot ends, you'll be caught up with promotions. That'll take a month. So, how about we plan a New Year's trip?"
Aarav: "Perfect."
Aadhya: "Let's go to the Maldives this time."
Ruhi: "Yesss! We'll get leave for New Year's!"
All three together: "Done!"
After breakfast, everyone headed off to their respective work routines.
Outside the Singh Villa
Rohan waited beside his car.
Rohan: "I'll drop you both. It's on my way. Text me when you're done—I'll pick you up too."
Ruhi: "Finally, this fat rhino is being useful."
Rohan: "I'm only offering because of Aadhya. If it were just you, lizard, I wouldn't even slow down!"
Ruhi (rolling eyes): "Ugh, your car is a tin can anyway. I'm only riding because of Aadhya."
Aadhya: "Please! My ears are tired from your nonstop bickering."
Rohan: "We're just joking, partner. Right, lizard?"
Ruhi: "Exactly, Aadu."
Aadhya: "Enough. Let's go or we'll all be late."
And with that, they drove off to Roy Textiles.
Roy Textiles
Outside the building, Ruhi jumped out.
Ruhi: "See? You two made me late!"
Rohan: "Partner, do you also think I made us late?"
Aadhya (smiling): "She was just teasing. Don't take it seriously."
Rohan (softly): "Even if no one understands me, you always do."
Aadhya: "Because we're partners."
He gently patted her head.
Rohan (affectionately): "Can't believe how grown-up you've become."
Aadhya (pulling his cheeks): "You only look good when you're arguing with Ruhi."
They both laughed.
But someone else wasn't laughing—Adhvik, watching them from a distance.
His jaw clenched at the sight of their closeness.
Adhvik (fuming internally): "Who the hell is he? And why is Aadhya smiling at him like that?"
His possessiveness boiled over. As Rohan turned to get back in the car, Adhvik recognized him.
Adhvik (shocked): "Rohan Kapoor? What's he doing here?! Wasn't he in Kolkata?"
His jealousy surged. He stormed toward Aadhya, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her away.
Inside the Private Lift
Aadhya (startled): "Mr. Roy, what are you doing? Leave my hand!"
Without a word, he dragged her into his private lift and gestured to Rajat to stay outside.
Inside the lift, Adhvik still hadn't released her hand. He stared at her, jaw tight, eyes stormy.
Aadhya (nervous): "Sir... what is this? Why are you behaving like this?"
Adhvik (coldly): "I gave you time, Aadhya. But that doesn't mean you can flirt around with other men."
"You sat in his car. From now on, my driver will pick you up and drop you off. No more car rides with strangers."
Aadhya (furious): "What?! Who do you think you are? You can't control my life! I said I needed time, not that I'd cut off my friends!"
"You're crossing a line, Mr. Adhvik Roy."
Adhvik (growling): "Who is Rohan Kapoor to you?"
Aadhya (firmly): "He's like family. Aarav's childhood friend. My brother figures. He dropped me—so what?"
But Adhvik couldn't hear anything past the word "friend."
Suddenly, he cupped her face and kissed her.
Aadhya (shocked): Eyes widened, breath caught.
He pressed the emergency stop. With one hand, he covered her eyes, and with the other, he kissed her harder, desperate, jealous, intense.
She tried to push him away, but he was relentless.
Ten minutes passed before her strength faded, and she began to gasp.
Realizing this, he pulled back.
Both stood there, breathing heavily. Adhvik gently placed his forehead against hers.
Adhvik (softly): "I'm sorry, Aadhya… I just couldn't see you with someone else."
"I'll try to control my anger. But please, don't stay away from me."
His eyes begged her to understand.
Aadhya looked away, overwhelmed, cheeks flushed.
The moment was interrupted by a call.
Rajat (on call): "Sir, the conference with Singhania begins in five minutes."
Adhvik (to Aadhya, whispering): "Sorry, jaan. I have to go. Take care."
He gave her one last soft kiss before stepping out, leaving Aadhya breathless and stunned.
Aadhya (to herself): "This Dracula is a jealous psycho… and he stole my first kiss?!"
She stormed off to her floor, trying to regain composure.
At Her Desk
Sana (mocking): "Oh? Late already? Not even your second day."
Aadhya (apologetic): "I'm sorry, ma'am. It won't happen again."
Meanwhile – Reema's Punishment Begins
Reema's first day post-demotion was sheer torture. Karan ensured she did peon-level tasks—running errands, serving tea, moving files.
Exhausted and humiliated, she was still ordered to prep the Design Department's meeting room.
As Aadhya and Diya entered the meeting, Reema turned away, seething.
Sana (subtly signaling): Stay calm.
Moments later, Adhvik and Karan entered, exuding power.
Karan (authoritatively): "Miss Reema, why are you standing here?"
Reema (startled): "Sir… I was just—"
Karan (coldly): "This meeting is for the Design Department. You're no longer part of it. Wait outside."
Crushed, Reema nodded and left.
Adhvik (to Karan, amused): "Now I get why you didn't fire her."
Karan: "Firing her would've ended it too soon. She needs to feel what she tried to do to Aadhya and Diya."
Adhvik smiled, eyes locked on Aadhya.
Their eyes met—she quickly looked away, cheeks pink.
Aadhya (to herself): "Stop thinking about it! Focus!"
Meeting Room Chaos
As designers pitched ideas, neither Adhvik nor Karan was impressed.
Sana: "Sir, my idea is trending. We should go with it."
Adhvik: "Anyone else?"
Aadhya: "I'd like to share—"
Sana (cutting her off): "You joined yesterday. Don't embarrass yourself with your low-market opinions." That was it.
Adhvik (sharply): "Sana, are you the boss here? This meeting is for ideas—everyone gets to speak. And from now on, mind your tone."