The episode begins with Apollena asking Neil if they have reached the court yet. Neil informs her that they are already inside the courthouse and expresses confusion over how the lawyer agreed to take their case. Apollena insists that Neil keep her updated on everything happening. She shares her feelings with Dadi, expressing that she feels like she’s betraying the goddess Saraswati. Dadi reassures her, saying everything will be fine once her father is released from jail. However, Apollena can’t shake the thought of what her father will go through upon learning the truth.
Meanwhile, Vaishali presents Apollena with a gift box, and she is taken aback to find her wedding dress and invitation inside. Shlok, feeling heartbroken, is urged by Mahadev to put on the attire without delay. Apollena calls out to Mahadev, asking why he has scheduled the wedding so soon. She expresses a deep desire to see her father come home first. Mahadev suggests that her feelings might change once her father is out. When she questions his trust in her, he responds that he’ll believe her once she arrives at the temple on time. He insists that their arrangement is merely a deal, common with trust issues.
Apollena protests that if it’s just a deal for him, why did he send the wedding dress? To which Mahadev replies that a wedding must be celebrated with all its rituals.
Shlok informs Mahadev that he’s ready for the wedding. Mahadev, slightly anxious, reminds him to fix his hair and wash his face since it’s his big day. Meanwhile, Rupa expresses concern about Saraswati’s headache, but Mahadev insists that today is the day of his son’s wedding.
Saraswati, displeased, states that there should be no wedding without rituals and doubts how she can accept it. Mahadev reassures her that rituals can follow after the wedding. She adamantly refuses to accept Shlok marrying Apollena, and just then, Shlok surprises her by entering the room. Saraswati questions him about agreeing to the marriage and whether someone pressured him into it. Mahadev urges Shlok to clarify. Shlok firmly asserts that he wasn’t forced; Apollena is truly the right choice for him. Saraswati remains in disbelief, especially since he had not expressed any willingness to marry her just yesterday. In her frustration, she slaps him and urges him to come to his senses, but Shlok walks away resolutely. Mahadev requests Saraswati to accompany him to the temple, but she refuses. Vedh also stands by his mother, arguing that Shlok is making a mistake. Mahadev maintains that no matter what happens, the wedding will go on. Saraswati, refusing to back down, declares that she can be just as stubborn. She takes the wedding dress and storms out, leaving Rupa baffled.
Meanwhile, Apollena is seen hugging her space uniform, crying as she reflects on her fears that Girdar will never forgive her when he discovers the truth. Despite this, she resolves to pursue her dreams and make him proud.
Back at the mandap, Shlok waits anxiously while Mahadev expects Apollena’s arrival. As Shlok comments on the possibility of her having run away, Apollena finally appears, shocking Mahadev as she walks in wearing a regular suit instead of the wedding dress. She explains that this is just a deal, and, therefore, she doesn’t feel the need to wear a wedding outfit. She strongly believes that this wedding is poised to take away her dreams. Mahadev reminds her that the auspicious time is slipping away.
Apollena learns from Neil that the lawyer hasn’t yet arrived at the court. She stands firm, making it clear to Girdar that she will not marry Shlok until her father is granted bail. Her stubbornness leaves Mahadev determined to see the wedding through at any cost.
**Episode Ends.**