Virat and Ahana had reached hotel, unaware of the fact Manvi is still in the venue. Virat enquired about Manvi and staff informed she had not returned.

He grew worried for her, Ahana asked "kya hua Virat?"

"Manvi hotel nahi aayi hai.. Ghar pe bhi nahi jaa sakti as chabi mere paas hai" he said.

"Kahi wo ab bhi venue pe toh nahi?" Ahana said thoughtfully.

"Let's go.."

They sat inside the car and headed back to the venue. Within 15 minutes, they arrived. Virat rushed inside and searched for Manvi. The staff was wrapping up the chairs and table. His eyes fell on girl at the corner. He moved and saw Manvi, he was stunned seeing her state.

Ahana also arrived, she was also shocked seeing Manvi like this.

She was sitting blankly, staring at the wall in front with tears rolling down her eyes. Virat gets on his knees and kept his hand on her shoulder.. "Manvi.. Kya hua?" he asked.

But returned no reply.

He shook her "manvi.." he said her name out loud.

She finally blinked her eyes, she hugged him tightly and closed her eyes crying silently.

"Kya hua hai manvi? Batao mujhe please" he said in concern.

"Bhai.. wo wo"

She gets apart, he cupped her face "haan bol.. Dar mat main hun na.. Kya hua?" he asked.

"Woh chaar logo mein se ek.. Yahan tha and usne mujhe" she told him everything.

Virat was filled with mixed emotions, he asked "naam kya hai?"

"Vi..shal" she said with a trembling voice.

He looked at her and made her stand. "Chal abhi pehchan usko.. Ab wo bachega nahi"

They moved to the CCTV area but the manager refused to provide any information. Virat shouted at him "abhi ke abhi dikha samjha.. Warna ye venue band karwa dunga main"

The manager got scared.. "Thik hai sir aayie"

They entered inside, Virat and Manvi checked the footage. Ahana was also carefully eyeing at the monitor.

Manvi pointed "Wo.. wo raha bhai"

Virat glanced and said "mujhe abhi ke abhi ye photo ka screenshot chahiye samjhe"

The manager nodded and gave the screenshot and the footage copy too. They walked out of the venue.

Ahana held Manvi's hand and asked "thik hai na?"

Manvi looked at her and replied "haan Ahana.. I am fine don't worry" she assured

At home

Ahana gave water to Manvi, she drank it in one go. Virat said "yahan ki police kuch nahi kar sakti hai... we have to go to Mumbai"

"But bhai abhi wo new hotel ka project shuru hone waala hai na.. How can we go?" Manvi asked.

"Filhal mere liye unn logo ko pakadwana zyada zaroori hai samjhi.. Teen saal ke lambe intezar ke baad kuch haath laga hai and I don't want any more delays" Virat said.

"Haan Manvi Virat sahi kah raha hai.. And you also need to identify him and other phir wapas aa jaana shimla" Ahana said convincing her.

Manvi did not want to go back to Mumbai, but she had no other option. She agreed going back.

The next day, Virat Ahana and Manvi took flight to Mumbai. Manvi noticed virat and Ahana doubted something is between them.

Within 2 hours, they reached Mumbai. Nothing had changed, it was the same as before. Ahana brought them home.

Aarav was shocked seeing Virat and Manvi. He asked "Virat tum yahan?"

"Haan Aarav... shimla mein manvi ne ek insan ko pehchan liya hai and I want them to be behind bars" Virat said.

Aarav smiled lightly "that is great.. Chalo abhi police station ho ke aate hai"

Virat nodded and both left for police station.

They arrived at the police station and enquired the inspector. Virat kept the pendrive in front. The inspector checked and smiled.

"Thank you so much Mr. Goenka.. Isse hum asani se iss aadmi ka pata laga sakte hai phir toh baaki teen ka pata ye bata hi dega" he said.

"I need them behind the bars asap.." he said with firing eyes.

"We will get them in.. don't worry" inspector assured.

ViRav (Virat and Aarav) returned home.

Ahana smiled seeing them.. "Bhai Virat dinner ready hai.."

They settled down on the dining table for dinner, it was after 3 years four of them were having dinner together.

Aarav asked "case ke baad tum dono wapas Shimla chale jaoge?"

"Haan Aarav.. Waha pe business hai toh jaana hi padega" Virat informed.

Aarav glanced at Manvi, she smiled at him.

After the dinner, Manvi was upstairs at the terrace. She was glancing at the sky. Aarav came up and saw her. He moved closer to her and stood beside her.

Manvi turned and looked at him.."Aap.."

He just smiled in a reply.

"Khush ho Shimla mein?" he asked.

"Haan... bhai aur main jaise pehle rehte they waise hi rehte hai.. Aur kaam sambhalte hai' Manvi replied.

"Aur shaadi?" he asked looking at her kneely.

"Jab kisi ladki ki ijzat chali jaati hai na.. Toh koi bhi ladka usse shaadi nahi karta hai.. Aur agar karta bhi hai toh zindagi bhar usko sunna padta hai and I don't want to go through that phase of life.. Jaisi hun achi nahi" Manvi replied.

"Kabhi toh tumne chah hoga na koi tumhe pyar kare?" he questioned.

"Sach bolun toh kabhi nahi.. Bhai ka pyar.. Kaam iske alawa kuch nahi dekha maine haan lekin bhabhi zaroor chahti hun" Manvi said with a smile.

Aarav smiled hearing her.

"Par koi toh hoga jo shayad tumse pyar kare.. Tumhare ateet se nahi" he said.

"Sirf hamdardi hogi.. Aur kuch nahi" she replied instantly.

For a moment, a silent prevailed. Aarav could not confess his feelings for her after listening to her view. They moved downstairs and headed to their respective room to sleep. 

To be continued..