Yes it does appear like that . But I think he had a bad intention there , like win a bet. Here he just wants Shivani to convince Vinita for the party thing. I think let's give.him a benefit of doubt here. I know it's getting repetitive from CVs and they do need to come up with better plots and VOs apologizing and justifying currently makes it a level more irritating . Let me add I don't endorse or justify this behaviour. But let's just pass it off . I hope Sameer comes around and confesses the truth asap.