(After sending Aryaman away, Manik goes upstairs to his room. By now, Cabir too has left for college, so Manik and Riya are alone at home. He enters inside, and it pains his heart to see Riya crying, sitting on the floor near the edge of the bed, her knees drawn to her chest and her face hidden in her arms. Her body is shivering while crying, and he closes the door and then goes to her, bends down on his knees on the floor in front of her.)

Manik (softly)- Riya.

Riya (cryingly, her voice hoarse because of excessive crying)- Go away, Manik. I don't want to talk to you.

(He sighs and sadly looks at her while she further speaks up.)

Riya- Agar tumhe pata tha to tumne mujhe bataya kyu nahi?

[Riya- If you knew, why didn't you tell me?]

Manik- Because I didn't want to hurt you.

Riya- Main ab bhi utni hi hurt hu naa Manik. Aur gussa bhi hoon. And what was Aryaman saying? Kya kiya tum ne?

[Riya- I am still equally hurt, right? And angry too. And what was Aryaman saying? What did you do?]

Manik (acting scared)- Actually I...

Riya- Manik, please speak up. What did you do?

Manik- Vo maine bas unki dono gaadiyon ko blast karva diya.

[Manik- I just got both their cars blasted.]

(She looks at him quite shocked while he is not sure if she liked his work or not.)

Manik- You are okay with it, right?

Riya (confused)- Huh?

Manik- You are okay with me doing all this, right? Because after all the things Ashwin... Your father does, and every time he makes you cry, mujh se ruka nahi gaya. It's like haathon mein itching hone lag gayi thi iss baar to ki Manik, pick up the phone and call your men. And ask them to teach your family an excellent lesson.

[Manik- I mean, you are okay with me doing all this, right? Because after all the things Ashwin... Your father does, and every time he makes you cry, I could not resist. It is like my hands started itching this time that Manik, pick up the phone and call your men. And ask them to teach your family an excellent lesson.]

Riya (shocked)- You have your men?

Manik- Of course. Milna hai tumhe unn se? I can share their numbers with you. Phir tumhe jo karvana hai tum bhi karva lena.

[Manik- Of course. Do you want to meet them? I can share their numbers with you. Then, whatever you want to get done, you can ask them to do that.]

(He is talking to her about random topics to divert her attention and calm her down. And it is working on her too.)

Riya- Manik, tumhe samajh bhi aa raha hai ki tum kya bol rahe ho?

[Riya- Manik, do you even understand what you are saying?]

Manik- Arey but pehle meri puri baat to sun lo. Phir decide kar lena ki maine sahi kiya yaa nahi.

[Manik- Hey, but first listen to the whole thing. Then decide if I did it right.]

(She lifts her head up and looks at him with her tear-stained face and red eyes.)

Riya- What should I listen to, Manik? My father tried to harm me. He deliberately did all this. He wanted me to suffer. How can he do this, Manik?

Manik- See. Isiliye maine ye sab kiya. I already did everything in the morning. Aur dekho ek ghante mein kaam ho bhi gaya. Aur Aryaman yahan drama karne bhi aa gaya.

[Manik- See. That's why I did all this. I already did everything in the morning. And look, the work is done in an hour. And Aryaman also came here to do the drama.]

Riya- Main mazaak nahi kar rahi hoon Manik.

[Riya- I am not kidding, Manik.]

(He then cups her face and makes her look into his eyes.)

Manik- Aur main bhi mazaak nahi kar raha hoon Riya. I am very serious about all this. I feel this urge to beat the shit out of that Ashwin and Harshad whenever they hurt you. Mann to karta hai ki unhe unki har galti ki sazaa ek hi baar mein de du.

[Manik- And I'm not kidding either, Riya. I am very serious about all this. Whenever they hurt you, I feel this urge to beat the shit out of them. I wish I could punish them for all their sins together.]

Riya- You will beat the shit out of them. Taaki baad mein vo phir se mujhe hi aake blame karte rahe? Ki unke saath jo kuch bhi ho raha hai vo meri vajhe se ho raha hai?

[Riya- You will beat the shit out of them. So that later, they keep on blaming me again? That whatever is happening to them is happening because of me?]

Manik- No. See, it's just the beginning. Jab unhe ye samajh aa jayega naa ki jab bhi vo tumhe hurt karenge then I will hurt them doubly of that, vo apne aap rukk jayenge. Aur saari problems bhi khatam ho jayengi.

[Manik- No. See, it's just the beginning. When they understand that whenever they hurt you, I will hurt them, doubly of that, they will automatically stop. And all the problems will also end.]

Riya- But ye sab ho to meri wajhe se hi raha hai naa Manik. I wish I could stop all this. I wish I could change something in myself by which they would start liking me.

[Riya- But if all this happens, it is only because of me, is it not Manik? I wish I could stop all this. I wish I could change something in myself by which they would start liking me.]

Manik- Aur uske baad tum apni asli pehchaan kho deti. Seriously, Riya? You should never do that for people who don't care for you.

[Manik- And after that, you would lose your true identity. Seriously, Riya? You should never do that for people who don't care for you.]

Riya- And at the end of every discussion, they are my family. Aur chahe main chahu yaa naa chahu aur chahe koyi kuch bhi kar le, par iss fact ko koyi change nahi kar sakta.

[Riya- They are my family at the end of every discussion. And whether I like it or not, no matter what anyone does, no one can change this.]

Manik- Usse koyi farak nahi padta hai. The only thing that matters is that if they hurt you, they are not good for you. And I already told you naa, that I will always support you. Aur Cabir bhi to hai. And I am very sure ki Mukti bhi jaldi hi sab samajh jayegi. Mrs. Malhotra usse zyaada manipulate nahi kar payengi. So you have your family, Riya. And they love you a lot. We will always have your back. Trust me on this.

[Manik- That doesn't make any difference. The only thing that matters is that if they hurt you, they are not good for you. And I already told you I will always support you. In fact, Cabir is there too. And I am very sure that even Mukti will understand the point quickly. Mrs Malhotra won't be able to manipulate her for very long. So you have your family, Riya. And they love you a lot. We will always have your back. Trust me on this.]

Riya- I know this Manik. But... I don't know... I mean...

Manik- You just need to remember that whatever they say is not at all true. And also that there are people who care about you and you are special to them. Okay? So don't let their negativity affect you.

(She just stares at him, and he smiles at her.)

Manik- And also, I have to ask you something very important.

Riya- Aisa kya puchna hai tumhe?

[Riya- What do you want to ask?]

Manik- Umm... actually, are you free in the evening today?

Riya- Yes. I am free after 5.

Manik- So will you go for a coffee with me?

Riya- Coffee? A sudden coffee plan?

Manik- Aise plans suddenly hi bante hai. You just tell me. Should I reserve a table for us?

[Manik- Such plans are made suddenly only. You just tell me. Should I reserve a table for us?]

Riya- Yes, sure Manik but...

Manik- Great. So don't take your car today. I will drop you off and pick you up as well. Just stay ready by 5, okay? And now also get ready quickly. We will leave in 10 minutes.

(He quickly leaves from there, and she looks at his departing figure, quite shocked.)

Riya- What happened to him? A coffee?... (smiling) But it's not a bad idea.

(She then takes a deep breath and goes to get fresh, and then they leave for their respective workplaces together.)

(Manik and Riya reach the hospital, and he stops the car.)

Manik- Don't get late, okay? Be ready at 5.

Riya- Yes, Manik. I will be ready by 5. Happy?

Manik- Great.

Riya- But why are you so excited about this, Manik? Are you up to something?

Manik (taking a deep breath)- I want us to know about each other. And this is just a tiny step towards it. Okay?

Riya- Sure.

(They pass a smile to each other, and she then gets down from the car and leaves. He, too, leaves for Malhotra Industries after dropping her.)

(Manik reaches her hospital at precisely 5 PM and calls her.)

Manik- So ready for the coffee?

Riya- Umm, Manik, actually, can you come inside, please?

Manik- Andar kyu? Ye tumhara ghar thodi hai jo itni formality kar rahi ho. Come out quickly.

[Manik- Why inside? This is not your house that you are doing such formality. Come out quickly.]

Riya- Manik, actually, there is a patient who wanted to discuss his reports at 4:45, but he got late, so he is coming now. We just need to push our plans a little.

Manik- This is not done, Riya. Can't you meet him tomorrow?

Riya- Manik main aise kisi patient ko attend karne se manaa nahi kar sakti naa. It's a matter of few minutes only. Uske baad we can go.

[Riya- Manik, I cannot refuse to attend to a patient like that. It's a matter of a few minutes only. We can go after this.]

Manik- Okay, fine. I am waiting outside.

Riya- You don't have to, Manik. You can come inside.

Manik- Okay, fine. Coming.

Riya- Great.

(He cuts the call and goes inside. But as soon as he meets other people there, his behaviour changes, and he returns to being the rude and arrogant businessman Manik Malhotra. He then walks inside to the reception to enquire about Riya's cabin. But the receptionist and all the other nurses go crazy seeing him there.)

Manik (plainly)- Dr Riya Malhotra's cabin.

Receptionist (lost looking at him)- First floor after 2 rights.

Manik- And remember that it's Dr Riya Manik Malhotra from now. Hmm.

(And there, he kills all their hopes and brings them back to reality by indirectly pointing to his marriage with Riya.)

Receptionist (embarrassed)- Yes, sir.

Manik- Good for you.

(He then goes to her cabin and finds her discussing something with a guy. He knocks on the door, and Riya stands up and comes to him.)

Riya- Manik, I know you are pissed, but it was unintentional. Trust me on this.

Manik- So aaya nahi tumhara vo patient?

[Manik- Didn't that patient of yours come?]

Riya- He is coming. You come inside till then.

(He enters after her and settles on the couch next to Riya, where she serves him water.)

Riya- And Manik he is Ridhaan. I told you about my friend, right? Dr. Ridhaan Verma. And Ridhaan he is Manik. My....

Manik- Her husband. Manik Malhotra.

Ridhaan- Nice to meet you, Manik.

Manik- Same here.

(They share a handshake, and before the situation turns more awkward, Riya's phone rings, telling her of the patient's arrival, so she goes to the consultation area, and Manik and Ridhaan are alone in the cabin.)

Ridhaan- So how is everything going, Manik? The marriage and all.

Manik- It's good. Hopefully, it goes well in the future too.

Ridhaan- Yes, sure.

Manik- Well, how long have you known Riya?

Ridhaan- Actually I...

(Just then, Riya enters the cabin, and they both look on.)

Riya- Everything is done. Let's go.

Manik- Sure.

(She then packs her things, and they both leave while Ridhaan is thinking something.)

Ridhaan- Should I talk to Manik about her family? Or let her tell him everything and wait for the right moment?