Abhishek walked to Avu's room and knocked on her door. That's when he heard her voice.

Avu: Come in!

Abhi entered inside while Avu stood up, seeing him entering her room. She shook her hand with him and offered him a seat. He sat in front of Avu, who also settled on her seat.

Avu (smiling): So, how was the journey?

Abhi: It was good.

Avu (picking up her intercom):  Would you like to have coffee or tea?

Abhi: Coffee!

She nodded and dialed a number and the other person picked it up in one go.

Avu (on call): Send 2 cups of hot chocolate coffee, please!

She dropped the call and looked back at Abhi, smiling.

Abhi (sitting straight): So, what have you done related to that combined project?

Avu (holding the file and opening it): It is signed and final from my side. At the seminar, I would like everyone to have a look, and then we can finalize it.

Abhi (shaking his head): Sure!

That's when the door was knocked and opened by Sidd. He came in with a file in his hand. He was flipping the papers, and that's why he didn't notice Abhi sitting there.

Sidd (standing on the door, checking the file a final time): Avneet I have‐‐

That's when his eyes fell on Abhi, who was sitting on the chair but as his back was facing Sidd so he couldn't see his brother sitting in front of him. The same brother, by whom he was running. He stopped at the door only. As soon as Abhi heard his voice, he felt it familiar. He was progressing in that whatever he was thinking might be true. Yes, he recognized this voice, and on the realization, his eyes went wide in shock. Avu glanced at Sidd when he spoke.

Sidd (unaware of Abhi's presence, seeing his back): I-I will come afterward.

That's when Abhi turned behind, but unfortunately, Sidd was already gone. Abhi's eyes were still wide open in shock. He again looked at Avu, which confused her. His expression confused her.

Abhi (glancing behind): W-Who was he?

Avu (confusingly): He is my P.A. why? Are you okay?  Is something bothering you?

Abhi (looking away): No! Maybe I misunderstood.

Avu was looking at him, not understanding a single point.

Abhi (in mind): Oh God Abhi! How can he be here? It wasn't him. I'm sure because if he is P.A., he can't call his C.E.O. by name. No, why will he be here? He must be with Vaishu. Yeah, otherwise, why would he run from India like that?

Avu (confusingly): Should I get water for you?

Abhi (shaking his head): No, thanks. I am fine!

Avu nodded, smiling forcefully.

Abhi: By the way, can I ask you something?

Avu nodded, asking him to carry on.

Abhi (suspiciously): Why was your P.A. calling you by your name?

Avu (smiling): Actually, he is my fiancè as well. I really love him a lot. 

Abhi was surprised to hear it. Being a businessman, it was the first time he came across such a couple who share a P. A and boss relationship. Abhi just smiled hearing her, not knowing what to say.

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In India,
In the evening,

Vaishu came inside her home and locked the door. She was exhausted from a hectic day, due to which she dropped her bag on the couch in the living room, announcing aloud.

Vaishu (loudly): I'm home, mom.

She looked around and found no one there. She dragged her bag and left for her room, calling out for her mom. That's when her eyes fell on a girl who was being tickled by her parents in their room. Vaishu came inside, raising her eyebrow. Vaishu's mom noticed her coming inside.

Vaishu's mom (laughing): Vaishu baby, you are home. Welcome! Have a look. Our little princess has come to meet us.

She said, pulling Sam's cheeks while Vaishu was looking at her in confusion.

Vaishu's dad: Come darling, let's play with her together.

Vaishu dragged her mother out of the room.

Vaishu (in shock): Mom! What's all this?

Vaishu's mom (smiling, holding her by the shoulders): Abhi has gone out of the station. So, he dropped Sam at our place and for 2 to 3 days she will live with us.

Vaishu (tears in her eyes): Mom, but I-I can't come in front of her.

Vaishu's mom (cupping her cheek): You can come near her, my bacha. Just tell her that you are her di but not mom.

Vaishu (looking at Sam, tears in her eyes): Today, I have realized how hard it is to stay away from your children when they are in front of you. It's so painful to feel like a mother, but when you can't tell your children that you are their mother.

Vaishu's mom hugged her as she started crying. Vaishu cried on her mother's shoulder.

Vaishu's mom (patting her back): Your motive is much big, Vaishu.

Vaishu (crying): But not more than my daughter's life, mom.

Vaishu's mom (tears in her eyes, patting Vaishu's back): I know my dear, but you have to do it, but us, for your daughter Sameera.

Vaishu broke the hug, wiping her tears. She got motivated by her mother's advice. 

Vaishu (looking at Sam while wiping her tears): You are right. Once I get independent, I will take my daughter's responsibility and give her everything she deserves.

Vaishu's mom smiled, wiping her tears. She gestured to Vaishu to go inside.

Vaishu's mom: Let's go and spend time with her.

Vaishu smiled, nodding her head, and both left to play with Sam. Sam's giggles, peals of laughter, naughtiness, everything bought a new spirit inside Vaishu, and now she was more energetic to fight with society.

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In Washington D.C., U.S.A

Avneet was all ready, pacing in the lobby outside her cabin in frustration. She glanced at her phone for the nth time. Oh, I forgot to tell you all. Yeah, it is the seminar, and Avneet was already waiting for Siddharth, who was late as usual. Well, being a girl, she took less time to get ready as compared to a normal girl. It is famous that girls take a lot of time to get ready. Well, is it true, girls?

While boys take less time to get ready. Whereas it was the opposite here. Sidd was taking more time to get ready. She was getting more and more frustrated by every passing second when suddenly, her eyes caught Sidd coming towards her in a rush. Her anger rose as Sidd walked close to her. Sidd bit his tongue, seeing her angry and realizing that he was late.

Avu (glancing at her watch, angry tone): Siddharth, what is this? You are so late.

Sidd (acting innocent): I-I am so sorry. Actually, I didn't have hair gel on the spot. I had to borrow from my neighbor and due to it, I am a little late. I'm sorry.

He apologized, holding his ears. Avu smiled at his ethics as he was looking so cute. She dragged his hands down from his ear as her eyes scanned him from bottom to top.

Avu (coming close to him, holding his hand): Frankly, you are looking so hot.

Sidd (gulping his saliva due to her touches): Your touches, Your coming to me like this makes my heart skip a beat. It seems as if my breath will stop now and my heart will also stop...

He was cut off when she placed her hand on his hand.

Avu (in anger): You are looking handsome but that doesn't mean you speak anything that comes in your mouth. Don't you dare to speak any nonsense today? 

They had eye contact. Intense eye contact which they never wanted to end, which was filled with love, loneliness, and care for each other. That's when Faisu arrived there. He looked at them and fake coughed. They broke eye contact and Sidd looked down in embarrassment while Avu looked at Faisu with an annoyed expression while Faisu was suppressing his laugh.

Avu (stern voice): What is it, Mr. Faisu?

Faisu (acting as if he hasn't seen anything): Ma'am, our driver is waiting for you and we are already late for the seminar.

Avu shook her head and dragged Sidd's hand. Sidd looked at her while she gestured to him. He nodded and both started walking toward the car.

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In the Seminar hall, Avneet was standing there enjoying her drink when Abhi's eyes caught her. He was standing with 4 more businessmen but he excused himself and paced towards her. Avu looked at him as he walked towards her.

Abhi (sipping his drink): You are looking pretty, Ms.Kaur!

Avu (confidently): Thank you, Mr. Abhishek. You also look breathtaking.

Abhi: Thanks, by the way why are you standing here alone?

Before Avu could answer, Sidd walked near Avneet with a small box in his hand. He opened the box, which had a men's watch in it.

Sidd (opening the box): Avneet, have a look! How is it?

But that's when Sidd's eyes caught his brother standing in front of him. He froze at the spot while his eyes popped out of his socket. Abhi was also amazed to see him there.

Avu (taking the watch in her hand, excited): It is so beautiful, Siddharth!

She looked up to see him already staring at his brother standing in front of him. Avu looked at them confusingly.

Avu: Why are you guys looking at each other like this? Oh wait, let me introduce you. Mr. Abhishek, he is Siddharth,  my P. A as well as my fiancè while Siddharth he is my new business partner Mr. Abhishek.

Sidd didn't hear what she said because everything around him stopped the moment he saw his brother standing in front of him. He stumbled on his feet and the gift box fell from his hand.

Abhi (in shock): You...

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