Hellooooo Guysss! Remember to watch IPZN on Sony TV at 9:30pm- Mon-Fri, rewatch only on the Sony Liv app and official Set India yt channel. The show's extension is almost confirmed so congrats to everyone!!! 👏🏻

Even after the extension is fully confirmed, don't stop trying to increase the offline/online trp, keep hyping up the show, and spread the word :) 💕

Anyways-here's ch 3, hope y'all enjoy it!!

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"Wow Ishqi! Kitni jaldi tumne kitna thought-out aur infallible plan banaya hai" Kartik exclaimed 

Sonu: Lekin guys- what if our plan doesn't go accordingly and Mayank causes harm to me or Ishqi, she asked nervously 

Ishqi: Sonu- Tum bilkul bhi tension mat lo, I'll be there with you- and Raj aur AVM bhi toh wahan hoge-

Ahaan: Yes Sonu- Don't worry- we won't let anything happen to Ishqi and you and even if Mayank finds out we now know his true colors he won't really be able to do anything- it's 5 against 1- 

Raj: Agreed, but when will we execute this plan? 

Ishqi: Tonight at 12am- she declared 

Ahaan: Why so late though? 

Ishqi: Arrey AVM, kyunke we can't risk anyone finding out about this- Everyone will definitely be asleep by then- waise toh he should be insulted in front of everyone but in this situation it's better to deal with a kamina like Mayank privately-

They all nodded- "Okay see you guys in a bit, tum log abhi rest karlo" said Ishqi while exiting SoRaj's room. 

Ahaan rushed behind her- "Wah Bhai! Ek second ke liye bhi dur nahi reh pa rahe" Kartik giggled 

Ahaan: Ishqii- ruko- he shouted behind her 

Ishqi: Gi AVM- koi kaam tha, she said while turning around 

Ahaan: Na- nahi koi khaas kaam toh nahi tha- I- I just wanted to thank you for all you're doing for us Ishqi- we'd all be so lost without you- Thank you!

Ishqi: Arrey AVM, aab toh hum friends hai na and humarey beech no thank you aur no sorry wali policy hai- Aur aapne bhi toh meri kitni help ki- without reason, now it's my turn to return the favour

He nodded and they both smiled, "Chaliye AVM thori der baad milte hai" she said and started walking away.

"Ahaannn- that wasn't what you actually wanted to sayy.....what did I want to say???.....why did I stop her.....why do I still want her to stop and come to me, talk to me??..her presence makes everything better---Ishqi...no..no...what in the world is happening to mee??!!!"

"Ahaan" he heard behind him, "Not nowww" he whispered 

Rhea walked over to him and said, "Ahaan, I need to talk to you about something"- but his eyes were still on Ishqi- suddenly he saw her loosing balance, completely ignoring Rhea he ran towards her, he firmly held her before she hit the ground. 

"OH MY GOD ISHQI, ARE YOU OKAYYY!!! he yelled 

Ishqi: AVM aap itna chila kyun rahe hai- mein theek houn, I just haven't had anything to eat since I woke up so buss thorey se chakkar aa gaye, she explained 

Ahaan lowered his voice, "Ishqi- you know you're diabetic phir aise harkate kyun karti ho, your health is supposed to be your priority... tumhe kuch ho jata toh?!?! We all need you Ishqi and you should realize that seeing you in this condition pains the people who care for you- he ranted 

"Awwww" Ishqi thought, "Inko meri itni fikar ho rahi hai...par kyun?....lekin mujhe yeh dekh kar itna acha kyun lag raha hai??.....ISHQI AVM IS JUST YOUR FRIEND AND- NOTHING MORE, she tried to convince herself....but, but he's not just a friend, he's a friend but not only a friend"

Ahaan didn't help her get up, he straight-away picked her up- holding her close to him, she too wrapped her arm around his nape and rested her head on his shoulder. Both of them didn't say a word but the peace they felt in their hearts was indescribable. 

Rhea saw all this and jealousy spiked within her, "Ahaan has never shown this level of concern and care for me...then why this Ishqi??....Even now, I was the one he was talking to but his attention was on her....Even when I went to hangout with them he indirectly made me leave but Ishqi stayed there.....I should be the one bonding with Ahaan and his family- not Ishqi---And he's supposed to be mad at her for what she did to Mayank and his family but here he's showing immense care for her" she thought enviously

Ahaan carried her all the way to her room- inserted the key card and opened the door. 

He laid her on the bed and quickly phoned room service- "Hello, can I please get juice, a fruit bowl and french toast in room 701- quickly please....Okay thanks"

Ahaan: Ishqi are you okay??? he asked concerned 

Ishqi: AVM don't worry- I'm perfectly fine- You can leave if you'd like- you don't have to stay here with me-

Ahaan: Nope- I'm not going anywhere- I'll keep a watch on you till you're better- I know you don't like being alone when you're feeling low- he whispered the last part 

Ishqi's heart fluttered, "How does he know me so well???" He pulled a chair close to the bed and sat beside her- she smiled at him and he did too. 

Ishqi: AVM- I've probably never told you this but I wanna confess something-

Ahaan's heart jumped in joy, "Does she wanna tell me that she also thinks that we're something more than just friends??.....no Ahaan you're over-thinking this way too much...but, but what if she does??....what will I say.....will I confess my confusion as well??.....why do feelings have to be sooo harddd??!!

Ishqi: AVM? she said bringing him out of his thoughts

Ahaan: Yes Ishqi- I'm listening, he said eagerly 

Ishqi: When we first met- initially I detested you- I'm sure you hated me too, they giggled reminiscing their "takraar" phase 

"Back then I didn't know you but as I started to see the person you were the hate slowly went away....I know I always fight with you but I only do because I enjoy it...I know it sounds weird, aap bhi sooche ge kaise ladaku ladki hai" 

He chuckled- 

Ahaan: What do you mean? Khul ke bolo

Ishqi: I just wanna say that I'm sorry if "Ladaku Ishqi" ever hurt your feelings- that was never my intention. I know you're an amazing person and I'm very happy to have you in my life- 

Ahaan was touched by her words, before he could help himself he said, "Aww Ishqi, I know, You would never purposely hurt anyone- But why are you discussing this with me now?"

Ishqi: After Sonu told me what she went through- I couldn't help but feel guilty.....You're Sonu's brother and instead of her you were busy taking care of me and still I never took the time to appreciate it....I feel beyond grateful that I was with you that day...you protected me....thank you Ahaan, she smiled gratefully 

Ahaan held her hand firmly and they both sat there enjoying each other's company when there was a knock on the door- Ahaan got up and opened it- It was Kartik, he was standing there with Ishqi's breakfast in his hands and a worried expression on his face.

Ahaan: Kartik tu yahan kya kar raha hai? 

Kartik: Bhai Ishqi kaisi hai?? I saw that she almost fainted in the lobby but....Superhero Ahaan to the rescue, he smirked 

Ahaan: Shut up Kartik and she's fine now-

Kartik walked in Ishqi's room and placed the breakfast on her side table, "How are you now Ishqi?"

Ishqi: Arrey I'm perfectly fine, yeh toh AVM hai jo mujhe yahan se uthne nahi de rahe..."

Ahaan blushed, he quickly went and made Ishqi drink the juice- "AVM I'm fine" she kept saying, "No you're not" was his reply every time-

While Ahaan was feeding Ishqi her breakfast, Kartik looked at them and smiled, "Bhai aur Ishqi perfect couple baane ge.....yeh ek dusre se pyaar karte hai, yeh baat toh koi bhi inhe dekh ke samaj le..buss inko hi samaj nahi aata...but bilkul sahi direction mein ja rahe ho bhai" while Kartik was busy admiring them his phone beeped, he received a message from Sonu-

"Kaha hai tu Kartik?? Jaldi se bhai aur Ishqi ko lekar bahar aa- Ek bohot baarah tamasha hone wala hai jo mein aur Raj akele handle nahi kar sakte"

Kartik: Bhai-Ishqi, abhi abhi Sonu ka msg aaya hai- ek problem hone waali hai let's go, she's called us outside right now

Ahaan: Lekin Ishqi ki tabiat theek nahi hai-

Ishqi: Mayank, she whispered 

"Promise mein theek houn AVM-.Jaldi chaliye warna toh siyaapa hoga-  

They all ran out the door hoping that things weren't going to be as bad as they seemed. 

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That's all for today guyss! Hope y'all liked it :) This ch was mainly Ishqaan focused and I also added Ahaan ignoring Rhea royally- hahah 😂💜 { Word Count: 1523 }

Pls ignore any mistakes 😙

Suggestions are always welcome ⚡️

Lots of love and stay safee ❤️

- Vera 🌸