A few moments later, Kiara and Aryan arrived at a popular mall in Silchar, where they selected and purchased a gift for Tamanna. Afterward, Kiara said,
Kiara: Aryan, I helped you pick a nice gift for Tamanna. Now it's your turn to help me.
Aryan: What do you need?
Kiara: Come with me. I need to buy some clothes for myself.
Aryan: But I don't know anything about women's preferences, which is why I asked for your help.
Kiara: I know. You just have to carry my bags.
Aryan: What???
Kiara: Yes. Don't make that weird expression. Remember, we are friends. But for various reasons, we sometimes ignore each other. However, this time, I need your help.
Aryan: Alright.
And so, Kiara began her shopping spree, picking out clothes one after the other, with Aryan helping her by holding the bags and occasionally choosing clothes for her.
After hours of shopping, they went to a café inside the mall, where they ordered two cups of coffee and some snacks. As they were eating, they suddenly felt the gaze of someone on them. Kiara quickly gathered her bags and left.
A few moments later, Aryan noticed a beautiful girl wearing a jumpsuit walking toward him. The girl approached and greeted him.
Aryan: Smita, what are you doing here?
Smita: I came shopping with Rimpi Di.
Aryan: Where is Rimpi Di?
Smita: She went on a long drive with her boyfriend.
Aryan: Alright. You can sit here.
Smita: Thanks.
Smita sat down and asked,
Smita: Aryan, who is that girl?
Aryan: She's my friend.
Smita: Aryan, tell me honestly, is she your girlfriend?
Aryan: What??? No. I told you earlier that I'm not interested in such things.
Smita: Actually, after you came back from Haridwar, you've been so calm and don't talk to friends like you used to. But now, when I approach you, you try to change the subject.
Aryan smiled and replied,
Aryan: Yes. I was a bit stunned seeing you. But I'm not lying; she's just a friend.
Smita: Then, why did she leave so suddenly?
Aryan: Well, she can't be seen in public with us.
Smita: Why?
Aryan: We have some security concerns, which is why we can't be seen together in public.
Smita: Security concerns? Is someone trying to hurt you? Is it Manab?
Aryan: I can't explain the situation right now, but no, Manab is not the one.
Smita: Alright.
Aryan: Smita, would you like me to get you some coffee?
Smita: No. Actually, I need to do some grocery shopping for home, so I have to go.
Aryan: Fine. I'll come with you in case I find something I like.
Smita: I think you already have enough bags to take somewhere.
Aryan looked at the bags and smiled.
Aryan: Don't worry about it. Go ahead and start your shopping. I'll catch up with you in a few minutes.
Aryan paid the bill, took all the bags, and left the café. Smita also exited the café and walked toward the mall's grocery section.
Later, Aryan handed the bags to Keshav and re-entered the mall. He headed toward the grocery section where he found Smita shopping according to a list her mother had given her. Aryan joined her, and together they bought a lot of groceries.
As they were about to leave the mall, they passed by a fashion showroom. Smita's eyes were drawn to a beautiful sari displayed in the window, its pure white fabric exuding elegance with a rose design on its pallu.
Following Smita's gaze, Aryan asked,
Aryan: Smita, do you like the sari?
Smita: (Excitedly) Yes, it's beautiful!
Aryan: Then buy it.
Smita: What are you saying?
Smita: I can't afford it.
Seeing the desire in Smita's eyes, Aryan said,
Aryan: Alright. Come with me. I'll buy it for you.
Smita: No.
Aryan: What, you don't want it?
Smita: I do. But that doesn't mean you have to buy it for me. I'm saving up money to buy it myself. In two months, I'll have enough saved to buy it.
Aryan: But what if it's sold out by then?
Smita: Then it'll be my bad luck.
Aryan: Listen, Smita, I'm buying this sari for you. When you have it, you can return the money to me.
Smita: Alright.
Then, Aryan and Smita entered the fashion showroom, where Aryan bought the sari for her. Smita said,
Smita: Thank you, Aryan.
Aryan: Don't thank me, and in return, help me pick out a blazer.
Smita assisted Aryan in picking out a stylish white three-piece suit with golden buttons that gave a royal look. Afterward, Aryan also bought two branded t-shirts.
What will Smita learn about Kiara?
How will Aryan's friends react when they find out that the most beautiful girl in college came here for him?
Will Aryan win the "Indian Martial Arts Championship"?