(Manik enters Raj's office with his glares on, looking smoking hot in his Armani suit, making every girl in the office gaga over him.)

(He smirks, looking around at how all the guys are jealous of him and the power he holds and the girls not being able to control themselves after glancing at him. He reaches the reception, and the receptionist quickly straightens her dress and sets her hair.)

Receptionist- How can I help you, sir?

Manik (coldly)- Is your boss here?

Receptionist- Yes, sir, he is in a meeting and...

(Before finishing her sentence, Manik walks off from there towards Raj's cabin.)

(Raj gets free after 30 minutes and enters his cabin to see Manik sitting on his chair like a king, his legs on the table. He fumes angrily on seeing him going through some of his files.)

(Manik's current sitting position)

Raj (gritting his teeth angrily)- What the hell, Manik! This is my office, and you are not the boss here.

Manik (keeping the file away)- Oh God, relax, Dad! You need to stay calm. Itna gussa aapke liye acha nahi hai. You know you are an oldie now to agar BP vagera badh gaya aur heart attack aa gaya to kya karenge aap?

[Manik- Oh God, relax, Dad! You need to stay calm. Anger is not suitable for you. You know you are old now and can get a heart attack if you have high blood pressure. What will you do then?]

Raj (angrily)- Will you just shut up, Manik?

Manik- I am stating the truth, Mr Malhotra. Remember that I won't be taking you to the hospital in any such situation, and jitne bhi din aap ko vahan enjoy karna hai. But you can't expect me to be staying there with you at night. You know that I love my sleep way too much over you.

[Manik- I am stating the truth, Mr Malhotra. Remember that I won't be taking you to the hospital in any such situation, and you can enjoy yourself there for as many days as you want. But you can't expect me to be staying there with you at night. You know that I love my sleep way too much over you.]

Raj- Why are you here, Manik? Just do whatever you want to do and leave.

Manik- Why are you being so rude, Dad? I am here to help you.

Raj (suspiciously)- Help? And that too from you. Are you high on drugs, Manik?

(Manik laughs loudly at Raj's statement and gets up from his chair, fastening his blazer.)

Manik- Why are you acting, Mr Malhotra? No one is watching you here. We are alone in this cabin. You can remove your mask from being the caring and loving father. I know your truth.

(Raj snickers, looking at Manik, and Manik observes him keenly.)

Manik (coldly)- What do you want from me?

Raj- I want you to marry a girl. Her father is ready to spend on my other businesses, and I don't want to lose this deal at any cost.

Manik (chuckling)- Your other businesses. God! And why do you think I would do that?

Raj- You will do this, Manik. You will say yes. I have a deal for you, Manik. Say yes to this marriage, and I will transfer 50% of my shares from this company in your name.

Manik- Wow! 50% Mr. Malhotra? Is your top floor okay? You are saying this to me. Out of everyone you?

Raj- I have no issue giving you this company, Manik. In fact, my other businesses are giving me double the profit of this single one, and I am okay with giving you 50% of its shares. I just want you to say yes to this marriage at any cost.

(Manik is thinking something when Raj speaks up further.)

Raj- Why are you even thinking, Manik? I know all these things don't matter to you. You just have to get married to that girl and reh legi vo ghar mein. Itna bada ghar hai humara. Just say yes to the deal.

[Raj- Why are you even thinking, Manik? I know all these things don't matter to you. You just have to get married to that girl, and she will stay anywhere in the house. We have such an enormous mansion. Just say yes to the deal.]

Manik (gritting his teeth in anger)- You are talking about a human being, Mr Malhotra. How can you make a deal out of it? What about the girl and her family? At least don't pull others into your dirty game.

Raj- It's not my plan, Manik. It's her father's plan. He came to me with this deal. Aur tum kab se dusro ke baare mein sochne lag gaye haan? Just think about the money you are getting for it and enjoy it. You are already the youngest billionaire in Asia. Thode aur paise kamaa lo. I am giving you...

[Raj- It's not my plan, Manik. It's her father's plan. He came to me with this deal. And from when have you started thinking about others? Just think about the money you are getting for it and enjoy it. You are already the youngest billionaire in Asia. You can make more money from this. I am giving you...]

Manik (smirking)- 75% of your company shares.

Raj (shocked)- What?

Manik- Think wisely, Mr. Malhotra. I will say yes to this marriage if you transfer 75% of your company's shares in my name. If you are okay with that, then we can talk about it... otherwise, your deal...

Raj- You will definitely pay for this, Manik.

Manik- Oh, come on. Vaise bhi jab aap apni upar ki train pakdoge to ye company meri hi to hai. To abhi hi 75% de rahe ho to it's okay. Relax.

[Manik- Oh, come on. This company is obviously going to be mine when you die. So it's okay to transfer those 75% shares to my name. Relax.]

Raj- Just shut up and leave, Manik. I will call you when the papers are ready.

Manik (chuckling)- You are unbelievable, Mr Malhotra.

(Manik buttons up his blazer and starts leaving when Raj speaks up.)

Raj- Ladki ki photos bhej dunga main tumhe.

[Raj- I will send you the pictures of the girl.]

(Manik doesn't pay any heed to him and leaves his cabin. Raj takes a deep sigh as Manik leaves and then thinks something and starts laughing loudly.)

Raj (laughing out loudly)- Paisa! Paisa! Paisa!

[Raj- Money! Money! Money!]

(Meanwhile, Manik comes out of Raj's office and sits in his car, huffing in anger. His mobile rings with some messages from Raj. He is about to close the chat without looking at the pictures, but something forces him to see the images, and he stares at her photos for a moment with a neutral face.)

(He then keeps his phone in the passenger seat and starts driving. While driving, Riya's pictures and smile repeatedly flash in front of his eyes, making him frustrated.)

Manik- How can you let a girl control you? Have you forgotten that it's all fraudulent? All of them are after you just because of your money and rank. Just a single problem in your life and these divas will run away. And to add to my miseries is my so-called family. I mean, what are they all doing here? They should be in some drama series.

THE TEXT IN ITALICS WILL BE MANIK'S HEART, AND IN BOLD WILL BE MANIK'S MIND.

-Par agar ye ladki baakiyon se alag huyi to? What if she really is the one for you?

[-But what if she differs from others, Manik? What if she really is the one for you?]

-Tu iski baatein mat sun Manik. Tujhe pata hai naa kuch nahi milta iss pyaar vyaar se. All of them are the same aur bas tujhe use karegi vo bhi.

[- Don't listen to him, Manik. You know right that there's nothing in love. All of them are the same, and they will just use you.]

-But what if she truly loves you?

-But what if you get heartbroken, Manik?

-What if she helps you overcome your past, Manik?

-What if she gives you more pain, Manik?

-What if she is the stability you are looking for, Manik?

-What if she is the storm that will again destroy everything, Manik?

-What if she is your light in the darkness, Manik?

-What if she pushes you deeper into the darkness, Manik?

(Manik gets fed up with his internal confusion and halts the car. He takes a few deep breaths to calm himself down and covers his face with his palms.)

Manik (to himself)- What the hell is happening to you, Manik? You don't even know her name. Why is it affecting you so much? I need to have a grip on my thoughts. All of them will together make me go crazy.

(He then drives off to Malhotra Industries and gets busy with his work.)

(The time is 08:30 PM, and Riya enters her house in slow steps. The conversation she had with her father Ashwin in the morning over the phone has shaken her badly. But she doesn't know that there are worse things for her on the plate for the day.)

(She reaches the hall, and the smell of alcohol instantly makes her step back. She then takes a deep breath and decides to directly rush to her room, meeting no one. But as she reaches the stairs, someone pulls her back harshly from her arm and turns her around. She looks at the person, all scared, and tries to get away from him.)

Riya- Leave me. Let me go, please.

(The person is revealed to be Ashwin.)

Ashwin- Itni bhi kya jaldi hai baby. Tum kal bhi Papa se nahi mili. You know I was missing my doll so much.

[Ashwin- Why hurry, baby? You didn't meet me yesterday as well. You know I was missing my doll so much.]

(Riya is in tears by now and terrified by how Ashwin approaches her. She tries getting away from him, but he keeps laughing evilly and gripping her arm, making her wince in pain. He, at last, leaves her with a push, and she loses balance and gets away, collides with someone, and then looks at the person horrified.)

Riya (frightened)- Aa... Aap.

[Riya (frightened) - Yo... You.]