Iss Quadar pyaar hai

9. The Prom Night

Kabir: (sternly) "Rhea, what are you doing?"

Rhea looks up, startled but quickly regains her composure.

Rhea: "I was just checking your emails."

Kabir: (raising an eyebrow) "Why? Are you looking for something specific?"

Rhea: (nervously) "I just wanted to see if you sent that email to the designer for our prom dresses."

Kabir's expression softens, confusion and relief washing over him.

Kabir: "The designer? That's what you were looking for?"

Rhea: (nodding) "Yes. I wanted to make sure the dresses were on track. I didn't mean to invade your privacy."

Kabir steps closer, his tone softening.

Kabir: "I thought you were... never mind. I've been on edge lately. I didn't mean to jump to conclusions."

Rhea: (smiling) "It's okay. I understand. It's been a stressful time for both of us."

Kabir: (taking her hand) "I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. I should trust you more."

Rhea: "And I should have been clearer about what I was doing. Communication, right?"

Kabir: (laughing softly) "Yeah. Communication. We'll work on that."

They share a smile, the tension between them easing as they move on to discuss their plans for the prom night.

The opulent office is dimly lit, with the city lights casting a faint glow through the large windows. Dehant Malhotra is seated behind his desk, while Devraj Roy stands near the window, looking out thoughtfully.

Dehant: (looking at Devraj) "Devraj, we've tried everything to separate our children, but they remain inseparable. It seems our previous plans have failed."

Devraj: (turning towards Dehant) "Yes, I agree. Kabir and Rhea's bond is stronger than we anticipated. Our efforts to drive them apart have been futile so far."

Dehant: (nodding) "We need a new strategy. If we can't separate them through manipulation alone, we must create a situation where their relationship is forced to implode."

Devraj: "What do you propose?"

Dehant: (leaning forward) "Prom night is the perfect opportunity. We'll stage a confrontation between our families. We'll make it look like a full-scale conflict, a mini war. This will put Rhea in a position where she has no choice but to act against us."

Devraj: "And what role will Rhea play in this?"

Dehant: "We'll force her hand. During the chaos, Rhea will be compelled to shoot me. This will be a calculated move to make Kabir believe she betrayed him and is responsible for the crisis."

Devraj: (raising an eyebrow) "And Kabir will be enraged?"

Dehant: "Exactly. He will feel betrayed and furious. This anger will be directed at Rhea, deepening the rift between them."

Devraj: (smirking) "And how do you plan to ensure your safety?"

Dehant: "I'll be wearing a bulletproof jacket. Rhea won't succeed in harming me, but she'll be made to believe she did. This will fuel the hatred Kabir feels towards her."