This news came as a surprise because Arjun and Gabriella never admitted to being in a relationship until they made it Instagram official. The couple was blessed with a lovely baby boy (Arik) on July 18 and ever since Gabriella is happy and very much at peace with her life. In a Mid-Day interview, she said, “I was never one of those people who thought of having a baby. I am actually the youngest of my friends, and we would have conversations such as ‘ok, is it time to have a baby yet?’. I would even look at people having babies, and think ‘I don’t know if I want to do this’. But it all happened very organically, and it may sound like a cliche now, but it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I used to think I was in love (with Rampal), but then Arik happened (laughs).”

While Arjun has done this before, and so, was calm, and was with me every step of the way, I didn’t have a reference point. I think he is going to be a great dad. He is so hands-on that sometimes I say ‘give me my son back’.”

Both of them paid a visit to Gabriella while she was in the hospital. Sharing the bond that Mahikaa and Myra share with Arik, Demetriades revealed, “They love him. I see the relationship they have with Arjun, and it’s one of respect but they are friends too. I wish to have the same one with Arik when he grows up.”