[Scene: Aarohi's office, late morning. Aarohi is sitting at her desk, going through some documents. Akshara storms in, looking furious.]
Akshara: "Aarohi, we need to talk. Now."
Aarohi: (calmly looking up) "What is it, Akshara?"
Akshara: "You're the reason everything is falling apart! The family is against me, Bhaiya is angry with me, and it's all because of you."
Aarohi: (raising an eyebrow) "Really? And how exactly is this my fault?"
Akshara: "You've turned everyone against me. You made me look like the villain, when all I wanted was to protect you from making a mistake with Arjun."
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Aarohi: (standing up, her eyes blazing) "Protect me? By trying to destroy my happiness? By scheming and lying? You're delusional, Akshara."
Akshara: "I was trying to save you!"
Aarohi: (fiercely) "Save me from what? From being happy? From being with the man I love? You don't get to decide what's best for me. You never did."
Akshara: "But-"
Aarohi: (cutting her off) "No, Akshara. You listen to me. Your manipulations and schemes are what tore this family apart. You've only thought about yourself, and now you're facing the consequences. Look at your situation now-everyone sees through your facade. Even Bhaiya knows the truth."
[Akshara looks visibly shaken, taking a step back.]
Aarohi: "And let me tell you something else. You can try all you want to blame me, but deep down, you know this is all your doing. Your greed, your jealousy, your incessant need to control everything-these are the reasons you're alone now. You wanted everything for yourself, and now you have nothing.
Akshara: (trembling) "How dare you-"
Aarohi: (stepping closer, her voice low and intense) "Oh, I dare, Akshara. Because I'm not afraid of you anymore. Your reign of manipulation is over. You might have been the puppet master once, but now, you're just a scared little girl who lost her way."
[Akshara's eyes fill with tears, and she takes another step back.]
Aarohi: (coldly) "I'm warning you, Akshara. If you ever try to interfere in my life or my marriage again, you'll regret it. This is your last chance to back off and leave us alone. Consider this your final warning."
[Akshara, visibly terrified, turns and runs out of the office. Aarohi takes a deep breath, steadying herself. Just then, Arjun, who had been outside the office, steps in, having heard everything.]
Arjun: (smiling with admiration) "I just heard a Sherni roar. Are you alright, Aarohi?"
Aarohi: (turning to face him, her expression softening) "Yes, I'm fine. I just had to set some things straight."
