Fated Ties

Chapter 35

**Scene 1: Ruhi’s Foundation – Office**

*Ruhi is at her desk, engrossed in paperwork. Suddenly, a courier arrives with a beautifully wrapped package. She opens it to find a scrapbook filled with memories and messages from Armaan.*

**Scrapbook:**
- The cover reads: “Our Journey”
- Inside, there are pictures of their time together, handwritten notes, and small tokens from their past.

*Ruhi’s eyes well up as she flips through the pages, but she quickly composes herself and sets the scrapbook aside, determined not to let her emotions sway her.*

**Ruhi’s Mind Voice:** (sadly) Why is he doing this? Why can't he just let me be?

**Scene 2: Local Market**

*Ruhi is shopping for supplies for the foundation. As she browses through a stall, she hears a familiar voice behind her.*

**Armaan:** (smiling) Need any help carrying those bags?

*Ruhi turns to see Armaan standing there, holding a bouquet of her favorite flowers.*

**Ruhi:** (coldly) I’m fine, Armaan. I can manage.

*Armaan hands her the flowers, but she doesn’t take them.*

**Armaan:** (sincerely) These are for you. Just a small gesture to show how much I care.

*Ruhi reluctantly takes the flowers but doesn’t say anything. She walks away, leaving Armaan standing there, still hopeful.*

**Armaan’s Mind Voice:** (determined) I won't give up, Ruhi. Not until you see how much you mean to me.

**Scene 3: Foundation – Children’s Play Area**

*Ruhi is playing with the children, laughing and enjoying the moment. Armaan appears, holding a basket of treats for the kids.*

**Armaan:** (cheerfully) Who wants some sweets?

*The children run to Armaan, excited. Ruhi watches from a distance, her expression conflicted.*

**Child:** (excitedly) Thank you, Uncle Armaan!

**Armaan:** (smiling) You’re welcome! Remember to share with everyone.

*He catches Ruhi’s eye and waves, but she turns away, focusing on the children instead.*

**Ruhi’s Mind Voice:** (frustrated) Why does he have to make this so hard? Why can't he see that it's over?

**Scene 4: Goenka House – Living Room**

*Ruhi is sitting with Vidya, discussing plans for the foundation. Armaan walks in with a tray of her favorite snacks.*

**Armaan:** (grinning) Thought you might be hungry. I made these just for you.

*Ruhi looks at the tray, then at Armaan.*

**Ruhi:** (firmly) I’m not hungry, Armaan. Please, stop doing this.

**Vidya:** (gently) Ruhi, he’s just trying to show how much he cares.

**Ruhi:** (emotional) I know, Aunty. But it’s too much.

*She stands up and leaves the room, Armaan’s face falling slightly but still determined.*

**Scene 5: Ruhi’s Foundation – Office**

*Ruhi is working late, the office empty and quiet. She hears a soft knock on the door and looks up to see Armaan standing there with a steaming cup of her favorite tea.*

**Armaan:** (softly) I thought you might need a break.

**Ruhi:** (sighing) Armaan, why won’t you give up?