Rivals To Romance ✨

Chapter 3

"Later that evening, Kavya met Rohit, her close friend and Aarav's younger brother, at a cozy café..

Rohit: (Smiling) "Hey Kavya, how's the project going?"

Kavya: (Exasperated) "Don't even get me started, Rohit. Your brother is impossible to work with! He's so controlling and refuses to see the long-term benefits of my designs.

"Rohit chuckled, knowing his brother's ways all too well.

Rohit: (Sympathetically) "Yeah, Aarav can be quite the hardhead.

But he's got a good heart. He's just under a lot of pressure to deliver...

"Kavya: (Sighing) "I get that, but it's like talking to a brick wall sometimes. Mujhe samajh nahi aata how to get through to him.

"Rohit: (Encouragingly) "Just keep doing what you're doing. Aarav respects people who stand their ground. He might not show it, but he values your input.....

"Kavya nodded, feeling slightly reassured but still frustrated.

Kavya: (Softly) "Thanks, Rohit. I just hope we can find some common ground soon....!!!!!

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" Aarav was at his family home, sharing a quiet dinner with his mother, Mrs. Mehra.

Mrs. Mehra: (Noticing his troubled expression) "Aarav, beta, what's bothering you? You seem tense....

"Aarav: (Frustrated) "It's this new architect, Kavya. She's talented, no doubt, but she's so stubborn. Har baat pe disagreement hai.

"Mrs. Mehra: (Smiling knowingly) "She's passionate about her work, isn't she? Maybe that's a good thing. It shows she cares about the project.

"Aarav: (Sighing) "I know, Mom. But it's exhausting. We can't seem to agree on anything.

"Mrs. Mehra: (Gently) "Give her a chance, Aarav. Sometimes, the best collaborations come from overcoming initial conflicts. Tumhe yaad hai, tumhare dad aur maine bhi pehle kitne disagreements kiye the?

"Aarav chuckled, remembering his parents' stories.

Aarav: (Smiling) "Yeah, I remember. Maybe you're right. I'll try to be more patient.

"Mrs. Mehra placed a comforting hand on his.

Mrs. Mehra: "That's my boy. Just remember, respect and understanding go a long way."

"As Aarav left his family home that night, he felt a renewed sense of determination to find a way to work with Kavya, even if it meant stepping out of his comfort zone....!!!!!

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"The project required Aarav and Kavya to go on a business trip to visit a potential site. The tension between them was still high, and the confined space of the car ride did nothing to ease it.As they drove through the countryside, their conversation turned into yet another argument.

Aarav: (Irritated) "Kavya, we've gone over this. The current plans are final. Why can't you just accept that?

"Kavya: (Equally frustrated) "Because they're flawed! Aarav, if we don't adapt, we'll be stuck with a mediocre design. Kya tumhe sach mein average se kaam chalana hai?

"Their heated exchange continued as they reached their destination. The site visit, initially promising, quickly turned sour as their disagreements overshadowed the potential of the project........

As they were wrapping up the site visit, a sudden storm hit. The winds were strong, and visibility was low. Aarav and Kavya had to take shelter in a nearby abandoned structure.....