The episode opens with Kali addressing the Rajput family, declaring that she is the only one capable of saving them from their current predicament. She insists that she will place Ved in front of Aarti to secure their safety, asserting that she will not heed anyone’s advice except Ved’s. Raghav interjects, suggesting that there is another person Aarti would listen to: Anjali. Abhay questions Raghav’s mention of Anjali, pointing out that she is paralyzed and unable to help. Kali, however, urges the Rajput family to set aside such discussions and focus on more pressing matters.
Kali then instructs the Rajput family to prepare for the wedding registry, explaining that although her marriage to Ved has occurred, it has not yet been legally registered. She emphasizes the importance of having proper documentation to prove the legitimacy of their marriage in case someone challenges it in court. Kali expresses her frustration with Ved, who frequently professes his love for Aarti, and she leaves the room, clearly upset.
Meanwhile, Padma tries to persuade Aarti to end Ved’s marriage to Kali, arguing that Ved only loves Aarti and that his union with Kali is not legitimate. Aarti responds by stating that she cannot do that, as she was the one who facilitated Ved’s marriage to Kali. She believes that this marriage serves as a form of atonement for Ved. Padma comments skeptically on Aarti’s reasoning.
Padma then calls Ved, reiterating her belief that his marriage to Kali is false and urging him to reconsider. She reminds him that Aarti loves him and encourages him to speak with her. Padma manages to convince Aarti to talk to Ved over the phone, swearing on her own integrity to make it happen. When Ved speaks to Aarti, he professes his deep love for her. However, Aarti interrupts, telling him not to speak of love, especially since he has already spent his first night with Kali and even painted her portrait. Ved responds passionately, clarifying that he never painted Kali’s portrait; rather, he painted Aarti’s while Kali was present. Kali, overhearing the conversation, is incensed by Ved’s remarks about their intimate moments and confronts him, taking the phone from him.
Kali speaks to Aarti, claiming that Ved’s words are not the truth and that she will reveal what really happened on their first night together. She chastises Aarti for calling Ved behind her back, to which Aarti defends herself, stating that it was Padma who initiated the call. Kali dismisses this explanation and abruptly ends the call.
Afterward, Kali embraces Ved and tells him that if he wishes to visit Aarti, he is free to do so. She assures him that she can tolerate him spending time with Aarti, but she sets a condition: Aarti must not go to court to contest the validity of their marriage or to pursue the case regarding Aman’s murder, as this could implicate Ved and send him to jail. Ved is taken aback by Kali’s willingness to let him go but ultimately agrees to her terms.
Kali thinks to herself that Ved will prevent Aarti from going to court, and she believes that within a few days, her marriage to Ved will be officially registered, making it impossible for anyone to separate them.
In another scene, Aarti confides in Anjali about her feelings for Ved, expressing her frustrations regarding Padma’s interference. Padma approaches Aarti, commenting that Aarti is suffering from being away from Ved. Aarti responds with her own thoughts on the situation.
**Precap:** Ved approaches Aarti, noticing her playing with the snow globe he gifted her. He reminds her that he is the one who gave it to her. Aarti questions Ved’s presence, reminding him that he is married to someone else. Ved explains that Kali sent him to speak with Aarti and reveals that Kali said she would let him go, but only if Aarti agrees to do something in return.
Raghav praises Kali’s clever plan, noting that it will achieve multiple objectives with a single strategy. Aarti, curious about Ved’s condition, asks what it entails. Ved responds that Aarti must withdraw from the case and bury any evidence she has against him.
