chapter 3

Dhruv was working in his cabin when his dad entered with Alya, his dad informed him:” Dhruv, Alya’s dad is out of town due to some emergency so, Alya will handle our new project with you.” After saying this, his father walked out of his cabin. 

Dhruv smiled and said:” So, Alya, let's discuss the project. Please, have a seat.” Alya nodded and then they started discussing the project. 

Because of the project, they started spending more time with each other. 

Business party

Dhruv parked his car and was going to enter the party when he spotted Alya, dressed in a beautiful strapless gown. She was looking like a model, he really liked the way Alya presented herself. His thoughts went to the day when he brought Anaya to the party, she wore a saree. She was the only girl who was wearing a traditional dress and everyone gave her weird looks. He was so embarrassed that day, that’s why he didn’t bring her to the party today.  

He came out of his trance, hearing Alya’s voice:” Hii, Dhruv. How are you?”

Dhruv smiled and replied:” I am fine, but why didn't you inform me you are coming to the party?” 

“I had plans with Ahaan, but at the last minute he went to rehearsals so, I decided to come to the party “Dhruv nodded and then entered the party. 

They were talking to each other, when a man came to talk to Dhruv, and addressed Alya as his fiancée, making it awkward for them. 

Alya excused herself and walked toward the bar counter, she was watching Dhruv, everyone was trying to talk to him. He is very popular in the business world, after all, he is the youngest businessman in the city. 

She remembered their engagement day, it was Ahaan and her engagement as well as Dhruv and Anaya’s engagement. All attention was on Anaya and Dhruv as he is going to be the CEO. She felt jealous of Anaya seeing her getting all the attention. 

The next day, Alya went to meet her friends, to show her diamond engagement ring. She heard her friend:” Alya, it was the best party I have ever attended.”

Alya said with an attitude:” Obviously guys, after all, I am going to be the daughter-in-law of Malhotra, and you know they are the richest family in the country.” 

 Her friends looked at each other, Alya’s one friend said:” Alya, but I am feeling bad for you. I mean, you and Anaya both are going to be the daughter-in-law of Malhotra’s family but it’s only Anaya who is getting all the attention.”

“Isn’t it obvious, after all, she is going to be the wife of the upcoming CEO of the Malhotra Empire” Her other friend speaks. 

Alya snatched the newspaper, her blood boiled seeing only Anaya and Dhruv’s picture with engagement news. She heard her friend say:” I am feeling so bad for you. You always think you are superior to Anaya, but see now she is going to be the wife of a CEO and you are going to be the wife of a struggling musician.” Then all her friends started laughing at her. 

Present

On the other hand, Dhruv was also thinking about his engagement day. He recalled how Anaya was behaving with his investors and business associates. She greeted them with a namesake instead of a handshake. He recalled another party when one of his investors asked for a dance and she refused immediately. 

And that was the first time he shouted at her. He dragged her to the corner and shouted:” Do you know, he is one of the main investors of our company and you are behaving rudely with him “. Anaya with teary eyes replied to him: “But Dhruv I don’t like these types of parties and he was giving me weird looks, how can I dance with him “.

Dhruv angrily said:” So, what Anaya, this is so normal at business parties. You know what this is my mistake. I should not bring girls like you to these types of parties, now I understand why your father always took Alya to the party, not you.”

She started crying hearing his words, seeing her tears he sighed tiredly and said:” Why do you always start crying like a weak girl? Now, don’t create a scene, wipe these tears and go to the car. I am coming.” 

Present

Both Alya and Dhruv were looking at each other, Dhruv slowly walked toward her and asked for a dance. They were dancing slowly to romantic music, looking into each other's eyes. They slowly started leaning toward each other's lips, and suddenly the music stopped, making them realize what they were doing. 

Alya immediately rushed toward the hotel room while Dhruv walked behind her. He saw her entering the room, instead of the washroom. He immediately took the key to the room from the waiter and closed the door when Alya was in the washroom. 

When Alya came out of the room, she saw Dhruv who was looking at her worriedly. Not able to control herself, she rushed toward him and started kissing him. While kissing each other, they fall on the bed and get lost in each other. 

The next morning, Dhruv opened his eyes while rubbing his forehead. He recalled yesterday's event and suddenly looked around for Alya. He spotted her in the corner, crying, sitting on the floor. He wore his clothes and rushed toward her, and said:” I am sorry, Alya. This is my fault.”

Alya interrupted him and said:” No, this is not only your fault. It was my fault too, you did not force yourself on me, we both were drunk “.

Dhruv sighed and said:” Alya, can I ask you something “.

Alya nodded, Dhruv continued: “Do you regret last night “. Alya wanted to say yes but this was a lie so, moved her head down.

Dhruv smiled and said:”Alya,I know we did wrong with Anaya and Ahaan. Alya, please accept the fact that you don’t love Ahaan, you were just feeling guilty.  You have to accept that our chemistry was great. We have a spark between us, which was missing between you and Ahaan. Alya, I wanted to confess, I have been attracted to you since you started working with me. But, I stopped myself thinking you are my brother’s fiancée, but now I know you have feelings for me. I will not stop myself.” 

He continued” Alya, please accept the fact that Ahaan is not an ideal life partner for you. He has no quality which you wanted in your life partner. He is just spoiling his life. I was planning to break my engagement with Anaya as I understood that she is not my type. Ahaan was your boyfriend when you were in college, maybe he was a perfect boyfriend but do you think he will become a perfect husband? Alya, think about this carefully, it’s about your future. There is something between us, please don’t ignore these feelings. “

Alya looked at him, and after thinking carefully she said:” What about our parents, Ahaan and Anaya?” A big smile appeared on Dhruv’s face, he said after kissing her forehead” Don’t worry about anything. I will tell Dad, we both want to get married and I am sure he will not refuse my wish. “After that, they both get ready and leave for Malhotra’s mansion.