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Love, Later!

A runaway bride Pia, a heroic stranger Arjun and a marriage of convenience spark an unexpected journey of trust, ambition, and the possibility of love.

May 12, 2025  |   66 min read

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Anjali Lingayat
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Chapter 6

As Arjun gets ready for the shot, he can't help but feel a surge of excitement at the thought of working with Pia. Harsh watches him with a knowing smile, silently cheering his friend on in his pursuit of love.

Pia writing in dairy some points and draw some maps, she says in her mind, "Got the lead what I was finding? Whatever my destiny plan to meet Arjun but for me love is always later, as for my work first." Pia sees Harsh and Arjun busy with shooting the scene for flim, she saw Arjun's manager also busy with Arjun talking over something, she left the set in secretive way.

Arjun with Diya doing romantic seen in cafe, Harsh dircting the shot and Arjun's manager finding Pia.

Arjun performed his scene with Diya in a romantic way, saying, "Hey, Divya, please, my love for you will never fade away." Diya says, turning to him with teary eyes, leaving the cafe counter, "Romi, you don't know my brother will never agree to a relationship as you have a middle-class life plus work as just a marketing agency."

Arjun looks at her with determination in his eyes and replies, "I don't care about what your brother thinks; I love you, and that's all that matters to me." Pia, with an unknown person out of the set near a lamppost at a distance, says, giving the tone papers, "Solve the puzzle, and our mission will be complete. Remember, time is of the essence. Listen, my identity here is known as Arjun's wife and my working status is crime reporter. As no one knows my original identity except you; we must keep it that way to protect ourselves and our mission." The unknown person nods in agreement and quickly disappears into the shadows, leaving Pia with a sense of urgency and determination to solve the puzzle.

Pia comes back to the set, and Harsh pulls her into a dressing room. He scolds, "Pia, I know what your real identity is, but tell Arjun. As your story is real, but it's half, as truth remains to be revealed to him, plus everyone."

Pia says with a tense look, "Harsh, I know you are worried for Arjun's emotions. But I am more worried; as anyone knows my real identity, his life can be at risk. For now, half-truth is better, and sometimes hiding is a better option." Harsh was about to say something but suddenly stopped. "What? Pia, why is hiding a better option?"

Harsh gets worried and fears seeing Pia's annoyed look. She says, "I was hiding my luggage from you first, as I didn't find a safe and separate place to keep my belongings in your room."

Arjun laughs coming in the dressing room and sits in front of the mirror on the chair, then styles his hair and says, "Oh, my Pia. I already arranged a new small wardrobe in my room today. I feel that in the evening you will find it, and you will like the new limited edition closet with collections of clothes designers, shoes, sandals, jewelry and other needed things too. This gift is for my wife!" Pia was surprised and Harsh excuse them, Pia and Arjun saw he left the room.

Pia got tense and fearful, as she felt Arjun getting serious about her. Arjun asked how his shot was; she said with hesitation, "Sorry, I went to the washroom and was not able to watch it."

Arjun's expression softened as he reassured Pia that it was okay. He then asked her to watch next shot as serious romance scene was coming up and he wanted her opinion on it. Pia walked with him towards the set, she saw the actors rehearsing the scene and Arjun goes towards prepared set on romantic theme where Diya in beautiful costume was waiting for him. Pia couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as she watched them.

Harsh says with serious look, "Lights, camera and action!" Arjun pulls Diya towards him flower petals falls down as it was dream romance scene, he says lingering his finger on her cheek, "Divya , you make every moment magical." Pia's heart sank as she realized that Arjun's on-screen chemistry with Diya was undeniable. Diya says pulling him close, "Lets show passion of love and make this moment unforgettable." Pia silently prayed that the scene would end soon, unable to bear witnessing their chemistry any longer.

Arjun takes character seriously while acting, seeing Pia, pulling Diya in style, making his face close to his face, "Hm, honey , you're the one I've been waiting for." Pia's jealousy grew as she watched Arjun and Diya's intimate moment unfold on set wishing she could be the one in Diya's place. It was a romantic kiss scene of a dream break then. Arjun and Diya are about to kiss for the dream break scene.

Pia's heart sank as she realised that the romantic kiss scene was about to happen, feeling a mix of envy and longing. She closes her eyes. Harsh says with a happy feeling, "Cut! That was perfect, Arjun and Diya. The chemistry between you two is incredible."

Pia forced a smile trying to hide her disappointment as she watched the director praise their on-screen connection.

Arjun came walking towards Pia with a naughty smile and took her towards his van. He whispered in her ear while walking, "It didn't happen on screen, but who says we can't have our own private moment off screen?"

Pia's heart skipped a beat as she felt a rush of excitement at the thought of sharing a real kiss with Arjun. She says with embarrassment and an annoyed look, "Just shut up! I will not come next to watch this romance scene; I feel uncomfortable." Arjun laughs and says, "Oh, jealous!"

Pia turns and walks behind without seeing, "Me jealous? My foot. I don't care about whom you are or are not kissing on screen. Just focus on your acting, Arjun." Arjun chuckles and follows her, playfully teasing, "I know you care, Pia. Admit it, you can't resist my charm."

Arjun saw Pia walking seeing him not seeing behind; he saw a glass sheet behind holding two men. He pulled her towards him and said with worry as she was about to bump in, "Pia, are you okay?"

Pia was shocked seeing his worry for her and questioned, "Are you starting to feel for me?"

Arjun made her go away gently and went to the van, ignoring her question. Pia follows him and notices his ignorance. Just watch him - not again, questioned him as I felt his uncomfortable silence.

Arjun finally turned to her and said, "I care about your safety, Pia. That's all." Pia got scared hearing his words and said, "I don't want this to happen."

What is Pia hiding from Arjun?

Will Arjun get to know Pia's secret?

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