The silence in the cafeteria was heavy.
No one moved.
No one spoke.
Arjun stood beside Riya.
His eyes scanning everyone.
"She didn't trap me," he said.
His voice calm.
But powerful.
"I married her."
Shock spread across the room.
Riya's eyes widened.
"Sir…" someone tried to speak.
Arjun raised his hand.
"Enough."
He turned to Riya.
For a moment—
His expression softened.
"Come with me," he said.
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Inside the cabin…
Riya looked at him.
Confused.
"Why did you say that?" she asked.
Arjun took a deep breath.
"Because it's the truth."
Riya's heart skipped.
---
"You don't have to face this alone," he added.
Her eyes softened.
For the first time—
She didn't feel like just a deal.
Or a responsibility.
---
Maybe…
Just maybe—
She meant something more.