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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 8

Pia saw Arjun tell feeling doubt about her answer, but she decided to keep quiet and not address the situation. Arjun asked his manager, "Is the schedule of my shoot today over or still pending?"

Arjun's manager replied, "Your shoot is over for today, sir. But we have a meeting scheduled with the director tomorrow morning to discuss the upcoming scenes."

Arjun nodded his head in understanding and made a mental note to prepare for the meeting. Arjun entered the room and saw Pia looking tense; he walked towards then sat beside her on the bed. He says with a gasp, "Hm, it was a long shoot today; in one take, I gave my best performance."

Pia looked up at him with a smile and replied, "I'm sure you did great, Arjun. I can't wait to see the final full movie." Arjun asked if they could have dinner at his favorite resort, as it's a nearby town. Pia sees him and then asks, "You are taking this relationship seriously?"

Arjun smiled and he said, "As a friend, I thought you demanded me to make your life beautiful." She smiled and kept her head on his shoulder. He lingers on her hair and whispers, "I want to make every moment with you special." Pia's heart fluttered at his words feeling grateful for having someone who cared for her so deeply.

Pia's phone beeped and she saw a message pop up on the screen as it was short, as she read danger around. She quickly excused herself from Arjun feeling a sense of unease creeping in. As she read the message, her heart sank as she realised the potential danger they might be facing.

Pia asked Arjun with a serious look, "When are we leaving for dinner?"

Arjun smiles and says, "Hm, just give me a few minutes to freshen up and we can head out." Pia couldn't shake off the feeling of dread hoping that their evening wouldn't be interrupted by any unforeseen danger.

Some time later, Arjun was driving the car with a humming song and Pia was sitting in the passenger seat feeling a sense of unease that she couldn't quite explain. Pia had felt for a long time that a car was following them; she took a pic from the car's side mirror and then sent it to Jiya by typing a message: "I want information about this car's owner plus why they are following us." She got a reply from Jiya: "Give just a few moments; I will get back to you with the information you need." Pia's unease grew as she anxiously waited for Jiya's response wondering what could be the reason behind the mysterious car following them.

Could it be a coincidence or something more sinister?

Pia's heart raced with tension for Arjun's security. Arjun asked her holding her hand, "You know this song is my favourite, right?" Pia nodded her head and her mind still preoccupied with the car following them. She squeezed Arjun's hand reassuringly hoping Jiya would soon provide some answers to ease her worries.

Arjun reached the resort within an hour; Pia looked around and saw the car also stopped. She got a message from Jiya: "Its owner's name is Mr.Kuldeep Ahuja, as he is Chacha of Arjun and got to know that he wants his son Piyush to handle business. As Arjun has ownership of Ahuja industry." Pia replied to her message, "Thanks!"

Arjun holds Pia's hand and then says, "Let's go inside and get ready for tonight's dinner date ." Pia smiled feeling grateful for Arjun's comforting presence as they walked towards the resort, eager to enjoy their evening together.

Arjun has come to the resort's room; he says, "Pia, I am taking a short nap and you also get some rest before dinner."

Pia nodded her head in agreement grateful for the chance to relax before their evening plans. Pia saw he slept, and she quietly left the room. She walked fast and then saw some suspicious men having guns. She walks behind them; one by one, she knocked them out with her martial arts skills.

The men asked, "Who are you?"

Pia replied confidently by punching the last man in the face, "Who sent you to spy on Arjun, and what is your aim? Speak up fast."

They were about to take their guns out but saw some men around with guns pointed towards them.

Pia smiled evilly and then said, "Tell Kuldeep Uncle that you failed this time and never will succeed, as I am with Arjun always as a protector shield." She signs John to leave them and she lit a cigarette and then said, "Let this be a warning to anyone who tries to harm Arjun or his loved ones. Remember my face, for I will always be watching." With a final smirk, Pia walked away leaving the men stunned and defeated.

John says with a tense look, "I got information, Rana is planning to attack Arjun's family next. As you are connected to them, his father got mad to take revenge on you. Find their business's hidden work, which illegally began a few months ago. Whoever supplied those products of poison, and I got to know human trafficking was also involved. As we stop it for now, but I feel more people are involved in this dangerous operation." John nodded his head and left to gather more information of it.

Pia reached back to the room and saw Arjun was waiting for her with a big gift box.

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