Arjun, Sanskar, and Swara were more than happy to join them on their trip. The next morning, after the practice session, Ro gave Adaa a parcel and said that Mahi bhai would be calling her soon. As soon as he said that, she received the call.
"Hi Adaa, how are you?", asked Mahi and she could sense his voice to be hesitant.
"I am fine bhai, Ro bhayya gave me a parcel", said Adaa not knowing what to ask.
"Adaa...", taking a deep breath Mahi continued: "Arjun wants to take you out for dinner. He sent a gift for you and we want you to at least spend some time with him and know him better before taking any decision in haste. All your bhabhi's also liked him and we all think he is the perfect match for you", hearing no reply from Adaa, he continued "Sweetie, we are not forcing you but think over it", saying which he disconnected the call.
Not knowing what to do, Adaa went to Virat when he was resting in his room listening to music. As soon as she entered, he took the parcel and unwrapped it without asking her anything.
"Wow Adaa, the gown is beautiful", he exclaimed taking out a red sleeveless long frock.
"Is it?", she just replied not looking at it.
Looking at her gloomy face, he asked: "What happened Adaa? Is everything okay?"
She narrated Mahi bhai's call and both were silently lost in their own thoughts.
"So what do you want to do?", asked Virat.
"I don't know bhai...it's difficult to say no to Mahi bhai...you know right?", said Adaa fighting with her heart and brain.
"Hmm, so you want to wear this and go out with Arjun tonight", said Virat...though he intended to ask a question, it came out to be a statement.
"Neither I want to wear this damn gown nor I want to go anywhere with that stranger", shouted Adaa in frustration.
"Then I have a plan. Let's make him wait for you and when you don't turn up, he will feel dejected and I think he himself will say no to this proposal", suggested Virat.
Though the idea enlightened her mood, she was skeptical about Ro and Mahi bhai's reaction.
"What about Ro bhayya and Mahi bhai?"
"Don't worry I will take care of that", said Virat.
"Seriously?", asked Adaa for which Virat just nodded in yes.
Adaa hugged him tightly and said: "You are the best brother. I love you".
In the evening Ro came into Adaa's room.
"Hi sweetie, so you are ready for your first date", Ro tried to be cheeky but Adaa just smiled.
"At around seven, I have arranged a car which will drop you at the place where Arjun will be waiting for you. Have a great time little girl", said Ro for which Adaa nodded in agreement shocking Ro because he expected her to protest but thinking that Mahi bhai has convinced her, he left to his room with satisfaction.
Slowly, Adaa sneaked into Virat's room and Virat too joined her after managing the driver. After six, when Ro didn't find Adaa in her room, he smiled to himself and prayed to God to make his wish of uniting his sister and friend.
While Virat and Adaa were having fun looking at the clock and cracking jokes imagining Arjun to be waiting all alone in some seven-star hotel, they heard a knock on the door even before the clock hit half-past seven, and as Virat answered, he stood there shocked.
"Hey Virat, won't you invite me into your room", before Virat could answer, Arjun strode in shocking Adaa to the core.
"I think your idea is also good...when you are already in one of the best hotels, we can have dinner here itself. Why to waste time in traveling", said Arjun settling comfortably on the couch when both Virat and Adaa just stared at him.
"So, shall we order dinner to the room or join others", asked Arjun breaking the silence.
"I will call the room service and ask them to send in the dinner", said Virat not wanting to face Ro now.
Again silence prevailed and this time Adaa spoke.
"I am sorry Arjun...it's not our intention to hurt you...", before she could complete, Virat interrupted her.
"How did you know that she is here? Did you tell Ro?"
"I have my ways Virat and don't worry I have no intention to speak with Ro regarding this", said Arjun with a smile but before Virat could say something the dinner arrived, and the three were served.
In the midst of relishing food, Arjun tried to converse with Adaa but every time Virat answered pissing off Arjun but Arjun maintained his composure. Virat and Adaa got the second shock when Ro walked into Virat's room without knocking.
"Vi...why didn't you come down for dinner?", he stopped abruptly looking at Arjun and Adaa.
"Hey what are you both doing here?", asked Ro.
"The food was not good there Ro, so we just came back", answered Arjun.
"Adaa why didn't you wear the dress which Arjun gifted you?", asked Ro not totally convinced with his reason.
"She was not comfortable in that so she just changed", again Arjun answered for her, and Ro just gave a glance at Adaa before taking away Virat with him.
"Ro is very smart...he caught me lying I guess", said Arjun shifting his concentration to the food.
"Arjun I am sorry. Virat bhai has got nothing to do with it. It's just that I didn't want to go out with you", blurted out Adaa not wanting to continue all this.
"Finish your dinner Adaa", said Arjun.
"I am done", stood up Adaa, not at all feeling like having something.
"Okay then let's talk", Arjun went and stood in front of her with his hands in his pocket.
"Why are you running from me Adaa...Do you have someone else in your heart?", asked Arjun avoiding the lump formed in his throat.
"Yes", hearing which Arjun's heart skipped a beat but her next answer made him sigh in relief.
"My brothers"
"So?", asked Arjun.
"I don't want to go away from them...I told them so many times but I don't understand why they are so adamant on sending me away", said Adaa cutely.
"Can I kiss you?", asked Arjun out of nowhere as he found her too cute to resist for which Adaa immediately moved away from him shouting "What?"
"Forget it", Arjun shook his head trying to control his hormones and he continued: "And who asked you to leave your brothers?", asked Arjun.
"Huh, my bhabhi's came to my bhayya's house after marriage", replied Adaa tilting her head slightly to right and blinking her eyes looking at Arjun.
"Ha house will change but that doesn't mean you can't be with your brothers", looking at Adaa's confused face, he made her sit on the bed and taking her hands into his for which she didn't resist which he took to be a positive sign.
"Adaa, you are the team manager so you have to be with the team for all the tournaments which would take up more than half of the year right? So, I will come to you wherever you are and spend half of the month with you and the other half with my first love", hearing which Adaa widened her eyes but chuckled hearing his response.
"Don't use your brain, I am just speaking about my business. So, in that way, I won't miss you and you won't miss your brothers", completed Arjun.
"Really, will you come for me?", asked Adaa and he could see the happiness in her eyes.
"Yes my love", saying which he pulled her nose in a friendly way for which she smiled.
"So, can I take your smile to be yes for marriage?", asked Arjun.
"Not so easy to win my heart Mr. Arjun Singhania", said Adaa immediately.
"Hmm, I love challenges. Don't worry I never lost in any", replied Arjun.
"Overconfidence ha...but why me Arjun? I mean you are charming and rich, you would get any girl you want then why me?", asked Adaa not understanding what's so attractive in her that the most eligible bachelor is behind her.
"Oh, you find me handsome then?", he said coming dangerously near to her while Adaa moved aside and stood keeping a safe distance between them. Looking at her scarred face, he chuckled and continued.
"By the way, I am leaving for a business trip and would be meeting you only in the Maldives", as soon as he said that "Thank God", escaped from Adaa's mouth before she could control herself. Hearing which Arjun smirked.
"I know you would miss me a lot. That's why I would be calling you every day", said Arjun.
"And why do you think I would answer?", asked Adaa folding her hands across her chest.
"I don't think you would like me to do a conference call with Ro and Mahi Bhai...do you?", replied Arjun with the winning smirk not leaving his face.
"Haww, this is blackmailing", whined the girl.
"You are forcing me to do all this baby. So, do answer without any tantrums..."
"You know what, even if I decide to marry someone, you would be the last person I would choose because I hate your dominance", said Adaa.
"I don't think you have much choice baby, because we are meant to be together", smiled Arjun.
"How come you are so sure?", asked Adaa.
"I have a very good sixth sense and you have already witnessed it today", answered Arjun.
"Oh my God, I totally forgot about that. How did you know that I am here?", asked Adaa.
"When Ro told me that you agreed for the date so easily, I got doubt and when I gave it a thought, I remembered noticing only you and Virat weren't interested on me coming to the trip so I just thought it would be better if I would check in here first and if you were really willing then we could go together", replied Arjun.
"Smartass", whispered Adaa turning her face away. Arjun came near her and whispered in her ear.
"Start making smart and good decisions for yourself unlike the one foolish decision of not marrying, then probably I would be less dominating...though I love this innocent Adaa more I don't mind you being the tigress too", saying which he kissed on her cheek and left from there immediately shouting "I love you and I am gonna miss you, sweetheart. Take care".
Adaa was just standing there holding her cheek and tried to rub the kiss of her skin but she didn't realize that he already got his image taking shape in her heart.
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