Vineet is in his cabin at the office and is doing some work. Meanwhile, his phone rings, and he's astonished to hear the caller. It's his friend, Gautam, who tells him about a conference. He had already heard about it but hadn't made up his mind to go there. But now, he's thinking of visiting after talking to his friend. Meanwhile, his dad enters the cabin, and he's astonished to find someone accompanying him.

"Dad, aap jaldi aa gaye?" Vineet asks while looking at his father and his friend.

"Han, beta. Inse milo, ye hain Shrikant Mittal, mere dost." Anoop says, he is introducing him to his friend, and vice versa.

"Vineet, I am proud of you. Tumne bahut jaldi bahut bada mukaam haasil kar liya hain." Shrikant praises him.

"Thanks, uncle! Meri success ke peeche mere Dad aur Maa hi hain." He smiles gratefully.

"Jaanta hoon, beta. Aur isliye main chahta hoon ki tum hamari companies ki taraf se New York conference mein jaao." Shrikant says, taking his seat on the couch.

"Dono companies? Main kuch samjha nahi." He looks at his dad for help.

"Beta, New York mein ek conference hain, tumhe toh pata hi hoga. Shrikant chahte hain ki hum ek deal sign karo aur is conference mein tum hume represent karo." Anoop says softly:

"And what are the deliverables expected?" Vineet asks.

Shrikant tells him his plan. Shrikant's firm is a textile firm and they design their own clothes. On the other hand, Vineet is handling more than two firms. One is for technical companies, and the other is a fashion brand. Vineet and Anoop tend to like it. The reason Shrikant came up with it is that he wants his business to be in Vineet's safe hands. His son has started a new hotel business, and so he is seeking help from Anoop and his son. Vineet tends to like the idea but demands a presentation from Shrikant, and he readily agrees. After talking for a short while, Shrikant leaves the office, and Anoop looks at his son, who's thoughtful at the moment.

"Dad, Shrikant uncle gave a nice idea. I will work on it. Maybe the conference would be beneficial for us." Vineet smiles at his dad.

Anoop smiles and gives a heads-up to his son. He knows he'll do the right thing, and their business will rise high in his hands.

*****
Ruhana reaches the hotel Bluemoon and calls her dad, who picks up her call in two rings. He tells her that she needs to wait for a few minutes. She agrees and tells him that she's in the car, outside the hotel, and cuts the call. She turns on the music on her phone, and the next moment, Aadhya calls her.

"Adi, kya hua? All good?" Ruhana asks her first question.

"Yeah, Ruu! All is good. Have you reached the office?" Aadhya questions.

"No! Dad's taking time. Will take another 30 minutes. You say, what happened?" Ruhana says.

"I got some news, Ruhana. Jo consignment kal gaya hain, wo deliver ho gaya. Aur hamare clients ka call aaya hai ki wo hamare sath phir se kaam karna chahte hain. They want to meet with us again. Unhone kaha ki wo New York conference mein bhi honge, we must go ahead." Aadhya says.

"That's great, Adi. Kya unhone koi details di hain?" Ruhana inquires.

"Not yet, Ruu. Lekin details tumhare paas hi aayengi na. Humne official details ke liye tumhara email id diya tha aur follow up ke liye mera. Toh tum emails check karti rehna. Hum kal mil sakte hain is baare mein." Aadhya speaks from the other side.

"Thik hain, kal milte hain aur dekhte hain ki wo fashion hub wale hume kya details milte hain," Ruhana says, and at the same time, she notices her father coming towards the car.

She tells Aadhya about the same thing and disconnects the call. Her father hops into the passenger seat, and she beams at him. She ignites the car, and they start their conversation.

"Papa! How was the meeting?" She asks happily.

"It was good. We've figured out the errors and we will start working today. And you will lead this project." Ronit looks at her.

"Huh! Ek aur project? Kyun Papa? Please aap hi kijiye na." Ruhana makes a face.

"Arey, you can do it! Tum jaanti ho na, you're the best for me." Ronit looks at her, causing her to smile.

"Ah! You always have your ways, but this is not done papa! Mujhse kitna kaam karvayenge aap?" she makes a face and her dad laughs.

"Mujhe pata hain meri beti sam manage kar legi." He says.

"Aur agar nahi kar payi toh?" She looks at him, causing him to stir in his place.

"Ruhana, kya hua? Aise kyun keh rahi ho? Tum jaanti ho na tumhari Mumma aur main tumpe bahut trust karte hain. Hume vishwas hain ki tum sab cheez thik se karogi." He says it gently, stroking her hair.

"Par dad, honestly, kabhi kabhi mujhe darr lagta hain. Maine business toh sambhal liya. Aapke guidance se main kaafi kuch seekh gayi hoon. Mumma ne bhi bahut support kia. Lekin wo meri shadi ki baat karti hain, kabhi kabhi mujhe lagta hain ki kya shaadi ke baad bhi main sab kuch manage kar paungi ya nahi. Kya shadi ke baad main kaam kar paungi ya nahi? Aap toh jaante hain na ab hamara office mera bhi hain, mera sapna bhi ab yahi hain." Ruhana looks at her father, who is thoughtful at his daughter's words.

"Aap mom ko samjha dete hain wo ek baat hain, par mujhe toh ye darr bhi lagta hain, isliye main mana kar deti hoon." Ruhana shares her fear.

Truly, ever since she has managed the office, she has taken hold. Her parents are very proud of her, and at the same time, they want her to settle down. Her mom especially feels that she is in the right position to marry. Well, she's not the kind to have a boyfriend or any relationship, but a relationship with a stranger scares her. And today, she opened it up to her Papa. Her dad has been her constant support.

"Aur dad, kisi stranger se shadi karna, kitna sahi hain ye!?" She asks.

"Beta, kisi ko jaan kar hi shadi ka faisla liya jaata hain. Tu chinta mat kar. Teri Maa ko main sambhal lunga. Tum itna mat socho. Apne goal pe focus karo." Ronit says softly.

Ruhana says nothing but realises that they have reached the office. She parks the car and they head into the office. They enter Ronit's cabin and Ruhana hugs him in an instant. She's feeling relieved, but she asks a question that leaves her dad surprised.

To Be Continued.