ArIya SS: Beneath the Silent Surface {Completed} - Page 10

Originally posted by: plmzaq

Nice update

Love it

Cont soon

Thank you so much! I'm glad you loved it! Keep an eye out for the next update—coming soon! 😊

Originally posted by: Bodhianveshika

Can I say, Chapter 1 is my favourite till now?

Has the right amount of tashan, pyaar ka ehsaas and yaari.

Chapter 2: Bachche aag se khel rahe hain🤷🏻‍♀️

Chapter 3 me itna samjha raha hain Arjun, Riya se zyada khud ko samjha de.

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re enjoying Chapter 1—it’s always fun to mix tashan, pyaar, and yaari! 😄 And yes, Chapter 2 is definitely a bit of a wild ride! 😂 As for Chapter 3, Arjun’s just trying to keep things under control... maybe he needs a little reminder about himself too! 😉

Originally posted by: Bodhianveshika

Chapter 4: Haule haule ho raha hain pyaar ka ehsaas.

Chapter 6: Rathod sir Bachchon ko daantne se achcha bade bachche ko thoda hadkaao. Dimag sirf cases me daudta hain. Sabse bada case toh mystery me hi guzar jayega.

Thank you for the lovely comment! ❤️ I’m so glad you're enjoying the journey so far. And you're absolutely right—Rathod sir needs to keep his "bade bachche" in check too! 😄 Keep an eye out for the next update, it’s going to be even more exciting. Stay tuned!

Last Part

The case they had been working on is finally closed, and with it, the tension in the office starts to lift. It’s a quiet evening at ETF headquarters — the team is wrapping up their work for the day. The office, which usually hums with the noise of ringing phones and heated discussions, now feels calm and almost peaceful.

Riya is sitting at her desk, reviewing some last-minute details from the case when she feels it — the weight of someone’s gaze on her. She looks up, her heart doing a little flip in her chest. Arjun is standing at the doorway to the break room, holding his signature cutting chai, his usual stoic expression in place. But this time, there’s something different — something warmer in his eyes.

Without a word, he walks over to her desk, silently placing the cup of chai next to her coffee mug. His fingers brush against hers, just for a brief moment, and the electricity between them is palpable.

Riya freezes. Her heart skips a beat, and she looks up at him, suddenly unsure of what to say. For a second, neither of them speaks.

"You look like you could use a break," Arjun finally says, his voice low, but there’s a gentleness to it that she hasn’t heard before.

Riya blinks, a little surprised. "I... I’m fine, Arjun sir."

Arjun’s lips twitch into a small smirk, and for the first time, it’s not the teasing smirk she’s used to. It’s something softer, more genuine. "I’m not asking. Just taking a guess."

Riya feels the familiar flutter in her chest as she looks at him. She wants to protest, to tell him she’s fine, but the warmth in his eyes keeps her quiet. Instead, she lifts her coffee cup and takes a sip. "Thanks."

Arjun leans against her desk, taking a slow sip of his chai as they both stand there in silence, their presence quietly filling the space between them. For a moment, there’s no case, no office chaos, no underlying tension. Just them.

Riya’s eyes flicker down to his chai cup, and then to her own coffee mug. She can’t help but smile a little at the contrast — his rough, no-nonsense chai and her delicate, always-just-right coffee.

"You know," she says, breaking the silence, "I’m starting to think your chai is more of a weapon than a drink."

Arjun raises an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh?"

"Definitely," she grins, her earlier nerves forgotten. "It’s like... instant attitude adjustment in a cup."

Arjun chuckles softly, the sound more genuine than any laugh she’s heard from him before. It’s warm, almost intimate, and it sends a flutter through Riya’s chest. How could something so simple, like a cup of chai, feel so... comforting?

"Careful, Riya," he warns with a playful glint in his eyes. "You’re starting to sound like Shree."

Riya laughs, the sound light and easy. The usual tension that always seems to accompany her interactions with Arjun has faded, replaced by a moment of shared comfort.

As the laughter dies down, Riya finds herself still looking at Arjun. There’s something about the way he’s standing there, looking down at her with an almost amused, yet soft expression. And suddenly, in this quiet moment, with no words exchanged beyond a few jokes, she realizes something.

She’s not the only one who feels the unspoken pull between them. It’s there, in the way he watches her, in the way he’s more present now than he’s ever been. His presence, his rare moments of kindness, and his quiet concern all seem to say more than words could ever express.

And maybe — just maybe — he’s waiting for her to make the first move.

The day is winding down, and the team is preparing to leave the office. Riya gathers her things, the last remnants of the case cleared from her desk. She’s almost ready to leave when she notices Arjun still standing near the door, looking at her with that same unreadable expression.

For a moment, the silence is thick. Riya’s heart races in anticipation, wondering if maybe, today, Arjun will finally acknowledge what’s been growing between them. But no — as always, he remains the stoic man, the walls of his emotions locked away behind his professional facade.

"Riya," he says suddenly, his voice low, drawing her attention. "You did well today."

She looks up at him, the words sinking in. Her heart warms at his praise, but there’s something deeper in his eyes — something unspoken, lingering in the space between them.

"Thank you, Arjun sir," she replies softly. She wants to say more, to ask him what he’s really thinking, but the words get caught in her throat.

For a long moment, they simply stand there, the weight of the unspoken connection between them heavy in the air. Riya is almost certain she can hear her heart thudding in her ears, but she doesn’t look away.

Finally, as she’s about to walk past him, Arjun does something unexpected. He steps aside and, in a rare gesture of vulnerability, places a hand on her shoulder — a brief but meaningful touch that sends a rush of warmth through her.

"Take care of yourself, Riya," he says, his voice just above a whisper, the sincerity unmistakable.

Riya is frozen for a second, her pulse racing. She feels the heat rise to her cheeks as she looks up at him. His touch lingers for a moment longer before he removes his hand and takes a step back, giving her space.

"Goodnight," he says, his tone soft yet commanding.

Riya nods, her throat suddenly tight. She manages a smile, though it feels a little too shaky to be convincing. "Goodnight, Arjun sir."

As she walks out of the office, her heart is light and her steps a little more buoyant than they’ve been in weeks. She doesn’t know what this unspoken connection between them means, but she can’t ignore it anymore.

And maybe, just maybe, it’s something worth exploring.

The next morning, Riya arrives at the office with a different energy. There’s a certain brightness in her step — an unspoken hope she can’t shake. The day unfolds like any other, but there’s something in the air, a subtle shift in the way Arjun and Riya interact. The usual distance between them feels just a little smaller, and the moments of shared quiet comfort seem to come more easily.

As the team prepares for another case, Riya steals a glance at Arjun across the room. He’s focused, as always, but when their eyes meet, there’s an undeniable warmth in his gaze. And for the first time in a long while, Riya feels like maybe, just maybe, she isn’t the only one who feels this quiet, growing connection between them.

As Arjun looks away and turns back to the case, Riya can’t help but grin, her heart fluttering in her chest. There are no grand declarations, no sudden bursts of emotion. Just a quiet, subtle understanding that something is beginning — something that will unfold in its own time.

But for now, Riya is content. She has no idea where this will go, but for the first time, she’s not afraid of what lies ahead.

And maybe, just maybe, that’s the most important step of all.

THE END

Please drop your creative criticism! Hope you liked the story till now. It was planned to end up shortly like this. Nothing too over the top but realistic. My heart broke recently when I learnt that Arjun was supposed to fall harder for Riya in the show, our fate was such that it couldn’t be possible at the end. Now, waiting for you all to give your inputs. Thank you!

Love,

Saraf

Beautiful as usual can't describe in words their eyes told everything hope someday they speak out wt is in their heart especially from arjun side beautiful ending dear one req plz give epilogue where they express their love and thanks for pm

First of all thanks for this masterpiece 🌹

Loved the way Arjun staring her with his intense eyes, love the interaction 🤩

Hope you write next ariya story on Arjun falling for Riya hardly 😔

Thanks for the pm

Awesome update

Love it

Cont soon

oh khatam ho gaya

but it was so nice, the slow inching forward towards each other

loved it

Originally posted by: ruhi1985sheetal

Beautiful as usual can't describe in words their eyes told everything hope someday they speak out wt is in their heart especially from arjun side beautiful ending dear one req plz give epilogue where they express their love and thanks for pm

Aww, your comment made me smile! I'm so glad you felt the emotions through their eyes—sometimes, silence speaks louder than words, right? But don’t worry, someday they will speak their hearts out (especially Arjun… eventually! Haha). And an epilogue? Hmm, that sounds tempting! Let’s see what I can do. No promises. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts—your comments make writing even more fun! Keep reading and keep commenting!

Originally posted by: MariyamBeary98

First of all thanks for this masterpiece 🌹

Loved the way Arjun staring her with his intense eyes, love the interaction 🤩

Hope you write next ariya story on Arjun falling for Riya hardly 😔

Thanks for the pm

First of all, a huge thank you for your lovely words! 🌹 Your comment made my day! I'm so glad you enjoyed Arjun’s intense gaze—because, let's be honest, the man could melt glaciers with that look! 🔥 As for your wish… Arjun falling hard for Riya? Hmm, that does sound tempting. Who knows, maybe he’s already halfway there? 😉 Keep reading, keep commenting—I love hearing from you! And of course, always happy to send a PM. ❤️