A few days later

Sara is managing the cafe and glancing at the clock in between when Ram, Adi, Brinda and Kunal walk in.

“Are tum log sab yahan?”
(Hey… how come you are all here?)
She asks, slightly concerned.
“Are Sara di, Adi ko na cupcakes khaane ka man kar raha tha..”
(Sara di, Adi wanted to eat cupcakes)
Ram answers winking at Adi and Kunal.
Sara smirks, “Adi ko khaana tha ya aapko? Jaante hai na Priya ko pata chalega to kya hoga?”
(Did you wanted to eat or Adi? You know na how Priya will react if she knows this?)
“Are Sara di, daraao mat yaar please….”
(Sara di.. please don't try to scare me okay?)
“Dara nahi rahi hun, Priya aane wali hai yahan pe… aap cupcake se dur hi rahenge to thik hoga…abhi abhi to aap thik hue hai”
(Oh I am not trying to scare you.. she is actually supposed to come here. Please stay away from these cupcakes for your sake 😂)
“Are mar gaye beta Ram…. Ab to cupcakes gaye”
(Oh God Ram.. you are gone now)
Ram exclaims, leading to a round of laughter.
“Vaise vo yahan kyun aa rahi hai?”
(Why is she coming by the way?)
Unsure how to handle the question without revealing the truth and wishing these would leave quickly, Sara stutters, “Are vo….” (umm…) when the door clinks and in walks Virat.

Seeing him, Ram immediately goes and shakes his hand,
“Aap yahan? Sab thik hai na?” and turns to look at Sara.
(Mr. Virat? Here?)

Virat notices Sara’s nervousness and smiles …
“Bas aise hi… routine”
(Yes.. some routine stuff)

In a bid to distract Ram, Sara calls him for a cupcake while Virat takes up a seat at the far end of the cafe.

The Kapoor gang is enjoying their time while Sara brings green tea for Virat and motions him to wait.

Virat patiently sits in the corner, sipping his tea when his eyes dart ahead hearing a sound.

Kunal has let out a whistle and everyone is looking towards the door.

And in walks a vision in red. The slightly sheer saree highlighting the perfect curves all the more enhanced by the tall physique, the gait emphasising the sway of the hips.

But it is the voice and the words that are like sweet honey that startles Virat more.
“Kunaaalllll…. Kya hai ye?”
(What kind of behaviour is this yaar Kunal???)
“Are Sai… kya lag rahi ho tum aaj. Kitno ko katl karke aayi ho?”
(Are but Sai… you are looking like a million bucks… did you count how many dropped dead on the way?)
Sai blushes and laughs, “Kuch bhi… aisa kuch nahi hai”
(Oh please… nothing like this has happened okay!!)
Brinda juts in, “Are but Sai seriously… man you are looking hot today… Kahan se aa rahi ho?”
(No but Sai… man you looking hot today? Where are you coming from?)
Still blushing at the wave of compliments, Sai answers… “Are aaj college main Saree day tha… isliye pehni thi… aur phir din bhar timepass karte karte bhook lag gai…. Sara di ke haath ka pasta yaad aa gaya to yaha aa gai”
(Are.. there was traditional day in college today. So i wore this saree. And then in all the timepass we did today… I forgot to eat. Now I am craving for Sara Di's pasta)
“Well that made our day”
(Well … lucky us) teases Ram…
“Jeeju aap bhi…”
(Come on Jeeju… you too??) and Sai turns another shade of red.

Virat is too stunned to react at this and the conversation is making him frustrated like anything. It is another pain that Sai hasn't even noticed that he is sitting there. He clutches the cup tightly, spilling some tea on the table. Kunal and Brinda notice this and in a typical manner when friends converse without talking, Brinda looks at Kunal, quickly goes and changes the music to a waltz.

Ram offers her hand to Sai, who is stunned but then accepts it and starts dancing. They slow dance to the music when Kunal offers his hand and Ram extends Sai for a twirl.

Kunal quickly catches her and settles his hand on her waist. Leaning towards her, he whispers in her ears.
“Virat baitha hai cafe main… and he is looking like he is going to kill me.”
(Virat is sitting in the cafe.. and he is looking like he will kill me)

Sai moves her head away shocked at the smirking Kunal and is about to look for him when Kunal whispers again.
“Ruko… jara maje lene do uske… Pretend I told you a joke and show your brightest smile”
(Wait… let's just tease him a bit… pretend I told you a joke and show your brightest smile)
Sai is amused to hear all this and decides to play along. She tilts her head back slightly and laughs.

Virat is fuming in anger and yet is unable to do more than just stare.
Sai turns and sees him, surprise written clear on her face, she smiles at him and Virat feels as if a ray of sunshine has fallen on him. Sai tries to decipher his expressions and a tiny corner of her heart understands that he is deeply affected seeing her like this. Internally enjoying her moment, she smiles brighter and waves at him.

Virat is about to get up and walk towards her when Priya walks in the cafe.
Seeing all of them here and then noticing Virat, Priya gets anxious. Ram notices this and goes near her and they have a chat. Virat notices Priya glancing at him in between.

Virat is contemplating whether to come along another day when Priya comes and sits across from him. Ram takes up another seat and Sara comes and stands behind them.

Adi, Brinda, Kunal and Sai are also surprised at the turn of events and maintain their places, their ears focused on the conversation at the other table.

Developing a calm composure, Priya asks,
“ACP Chavan… kya aapko kuch nayi information mili hai?”
(ACP Chavan, do you have any new information now?)

Virat looks at her, unsure whether to disclose this but then he sees Priya holding Ram's hand, whether to comfort him or to gain strength herself, is unknown. She looks at him and blinks her eyes, a subtle nod to continue.

Putting on his professional demeanour, Virat looks straight at Ram and Priya and answers,
“Aapka shaq sahi tha Priya di… it was a deliberate attempt”
(Your doubt was right Priya di… it was a deliberate attempt)

Ram looks at Priya astonished.
Priya hints at Virat to continue. Transferring his attention to Ram, Virat explains,
“Aapke saath jo accident hua Vapi main Ram Sir… vo accident nahi tha. It was an attempt on your life. And Priya ji ko kisi pe shaq tha. I did my investigation and found it to be true. That person was driving the vehicle which collided with you”
(Your accident was not an accident Ram Sir. It was an attempt on your life. Priya di had a doubt on someone. It turned out to be true)
“And who is that person aur tumne mujhe kyun nahi bataya Priya?”
(And why didnt you tell me this Priya?)
Ram turns towards her feeling hurtful.

Tears are pooled in Priya’s eyes and she is fighting hard to control it. Gulping down her sob, in a gloomy tone, Priya looks down but answers,
“Kya batati main aapko Mr. Kapoor? Ki mere pita aapki jaan lena chahte hai? What would you think of me?”
(And what would I have told you Mr. Kapoor? That my father wants to kill you?)
Priya covers her face with her palms and sobs ruefully.

Overcome with emotion to see her break down like this, Ram questions,
“Priya… Priya … Priya… look at me.. Look at me… tumhari galti nahi hai… how are you responsible for what he does? Why would I think bad of you? Aur ek minute… vo aise kyun karenge mere saath? Are you sure officer?” Priya...how are you at fault? And why would he do such a thing?) the last question directed at Virat.

Virat just shrugs but Priya answers,
“Kyunki vo pehle bhi aisa kar chuke hai… he hates me. Vo mujhe khush nahi dekh sakte. That's why he does all this. Lohri ke accident main maine aapko bacha liya tha Mr. Kapoor. I couldn't save you this time. I am sorry. I am so sorry”
(Because he has done this before. He doesn't want to be happy. I managed to save you during the Lohri accident. I could not save you this time. I am so sorry Mr. Kapoor)
Priya’s tears now fall unabated. Ram quickly takes her in a hug and caresses her head to calm her down.

Everyone else is stunned, unsure about what to say. Virat throws a glance at Sai and she too is in tears, seeing her two favourite people broken down.