As Rashika heard the words which came out of Aayaan's mouth, she was completely numb.

"Aayaan... Wa... What are you saying?", she stammered as droplets of tears started rolling from her eyes. "The truth Rashika", Aayaan sighed. "But... But how can... I just?", she was out of words and couldn't figure out what to say.

"Look, I know, all of this seems weird, but this is the only way I can see. The controversy has been sparked and people are questioning your character Rashika. This isn't good. This shit will mess up with my career and your life. I just can not take the burden of spoiling your life and...