In my Devil's Arms

Manav and his father were sipping morning tea. They were talkung about today's plans.

" It is Saturday", said Manav. " I took a leave. I have invited a few friends over for dinner ".

" Who all", asked Suhasiniji.

" Umm Sonia and her cousins. And Tarun and his wife Preeti. Also Numaan ", said Manav

Suhasiniji pursed her lips.

" Mother at least be nice about it. And do not blew a fuse when they come", he said.

" I am not blewing a fuse. I just..", she was saying as Riya came for breakfast.

These days she could not eat or sleep. She pretended to be fine. But she looked pale.

" Riya sit", said Manav. " Eat something ".

" I Umm", she hesitated.

" Take a leave today", said Manav. " I am having a dinner party. "

" I..umm.no", she said.

" Numaan insisted you be here", he said.

" That is why I like that boy", said aunty. Manav just shook his head.

Riya finally agreed. She liked Sonia. She will just chat with her.

Meanwhile

Zoya and Numaan were at his office.

" I translated these manuscripts. These letters king wrote to his favourite concubine. They are in loose Awadhi. Riya showed me her photograph but Vikram insists on removing all the original one", she said.

" Why"?

" He says he does not want men to ogle her", she said. " Strange coming from a womanizer like him". She was in deep thought.

" Maybe he is not the man you thought he was", said Numaan.

" I don't want to detail his character. I am an employee. Until I get paid I don't care", she said.

" Do you think the same about me", he asked.

" Numaan you cheated. And we are done. Get over it. I am engaged to your brother now". Zoya looked sad. There was still hope for him.

" Do you love him", he asked.

" Nothing to do with you", she replied angrily.

WAIT AND WATCH LITTLE CAT...I will be your Husband Zoya. It has everything to do with me.

Numaan smiled a mysterious smile.

" I am going to Deshmukh's for a party. Join me if you want", he said.

There was tension between her and Riya since that day. She wished to resolve it.

" Okay", she said. " Give me some time to get ready".

At Vikram's office

" She is with him again", said Vinod to Gaurav.

" Must be some work", he brushed off.

" She is giggling a lot these days", he said.

" Is that a bad thing asked Gaurav.

" No", his shoulders fell.

Maybe he os just overthinking.

" I think of proposing her", he said.

" Good idea", Gaurav smiled.

Afternoon time

Deshmukh's

Sonia came first. She also helped aunty cook food with Riya.

" Your clothes will get dirty", said aunty to deter her.

" I have another set for party", said Sonia.

Riya welcomed her with her heart.

" Umm how is your office", asked Riya.

Sonia knew she wants to know about Vicky.

" Just overwork. But he pays well", she said.

" I agree", Manav engulfed both of them in bear hug.

" Where were you", asked auntie.

" Here and there", he answered vaguely. Aunty rolled her eyes.

He picked a cucumber and started munching.

" Did you wash hands", asked Riya.

" No", he said shamelessly.

" Shoo", she said.

" I love you", he whispered to Sonia as he stole a carrot .

Riya scoffed angrily.. " Stop".

" Stop flirting what will they think about us", chided Sonia.

" That I am your husband", shrugged Manav.

As Sonia's lips formed a perfect O Manav laughed and left.

Vicky's office

" Are you sure this will work", Dipti asked.

"Yeah", he winked." He is this close to explode", chuckled Vicky.

" Hey", Vinod came in .

" Hey", Dipti said non chalantly.

" What's the discussion about", he tried to join the talk.

" Movies", said Vicky.

Vinod was confused. These two discussing movies.

" Dipti likes romantic movies", said Vinod.

" Hmm we can go one together", said Vicky.

" You hate movies", said Vinod.

" Well now I don't", he said flirtingly to Dipti.

She giggled and left.

" What's gotten in you", Vinod asked Vicky angrily.

" Nothing I am good."

" Why are you flirting with her"?

" Actually she is flirting with me", winked Vicky. " How can I say no to a pretty girl".

Vinod held his collar.

" You are crossing boundaries Oberoi ", he said.

" I am not. She is not your."

Punch

He hit his friend.

" Vinod stop what are you doing", said Dipti.

" Beating the sh*t out of this as*hole", he replied adding another punch.

" Why", she was scared.

" For touching you", he said.

Gaurav came in.

" What the hell is going on. Vinod stop", he restrained his friend.

" Who the hell are you to her", provoked Vicky.

" Vinod", Dipti said weakly.

" I AM YOUR HUSBAND", screamed Vinod.

He put a ring on Dipti's finger.

" Are you proposing", she staggered back.

" And you can't say no", said Vinod.

" I won't", she hugged him.

" Thank you", Dipti said to Vicky.

" Anytime sis in law", smirked Vicky.

" Why are you thanking him", asked Vinod.

" He said to me that you need a push to propose to me".

" Yo did", said Gaurav.

Vikram shrugged.

" Its time they get married. This baby I love you is so annoying".

Everyone burst out laughing.

" Wait till Ms History pulls you to altar", joked Vinod.

I wishfor that too my friend thought Vicky.

Meanwhile At Deshmukh house

Early Evening

By now everyone have arrived. Riya surprisingly got along well with Tarun and Preeti. Zoya too. Numaan and Manav were cracking jokes. As they were having snacks Numaan brought the talk of resort.

" So the palace-resort project has kicked off we guess", he said.

" Its Vicky's baby. His most ambitious deal till date", said Tarun.

" I am on it too", Zoya confessed to Riya. " I am translating a list of artifacts".

But Riya was excited.

" Can you pass them on to me", she said.

" Yeah", smiled Zoya.

" He is still having a lots of conflicting ideas on structure", said Manav. " I try to offer help but nada".

Sharman and Duleep were quiet but now Duleep signalled Sharman.

" I heard there was some gangs caught in palace", said Sharman.

" Yeah", said Riya. " Some gamblers and dealers as it was empty for a long time. They spreaded a monster rumours too. It was to hinder the project".

" He got them caught".

" Vinod told me uncle helped", said Tarun. " The local police did too. Its a big investment."

" Who told you", asked Numaan.

Clever one thought Duleep.

" ACP Salman", answered Sharman. A righteous man dedicated to his duty. He is a friend."

Numaan smiled.

" He is dedicated my brother", he said.

" ACP Salman is your brother", asked Duleep.

" Yeah".

" Wow small world", he said.

" True".

" So the tressspassers problem is solved", asked Sharman.

" Oh yes", answered Riya. " He has a tight security.

" So holiday resort kind of", asked Duleep to dig information.

" A bit twisted tale in that", said Sonia.

" And that would be", asked Sharman.

" A historical Adventure ", said Numaan.

Crash

A glass fell from Riya's hand.

" What did you say"?

" A historical Adventure ", said Numaan.

And sh*t hit the fan....