The episode begins with Sonal urging Ved to reach out to Aarti, his fiancée. After a moment of hesitation, Ved agrees to make the call. He dials Aarti’s number and introduces himself over the phone, stating that he is indeed her fiancé. Aarti, taken aback, admits that she has never quite known how to communicate with someone she is supposed to marry. In an attempt to break the ice, she asks Ved if he has a girlfriend, eager to learn more about him. As Aarti continues to chatter on, Ved grows increasingly fed up with her incessant talking. Frustrated, he bluntly tells her to “shut up,” which sends Aarti into a fit of anger. She reminds him that their wedding has already been arranged and challenges him to teach her about love. In response, Ved makes a dismissive comment and abruptly cuts the call, leaving Aarti feeling insulted and confused. She reflects on Ved’s rudeness and wonders why Ganesh, her family member, has fixed her wedding with someone like him.
As Aarti boards a train, she decides to call Padma, her close friend. Concerned about her younger sister, Anjali, Aarti inquires whether she has eaten anything. Padma reassures Aarti that she is well aware that Anjali refuses to eat without her presence. Despite her efforts to feed Anjali, Padma reports that Anjali has not opened her mouth. Aarti, feeling a mix of worry and determination, asks Padma to put the phone near Anjali. She pleads with her sister to eat, reminding her of her dream to become a great reporter one day. Encouraged by Aarti’s words, Anjali instructs Padma to feed her, and after some coaxing, she finally opens her mouth to eat. Padma relays this positive news to Aarti, who then ends the call, feeling a sense of relief.
As Aarti reflects on her future, she thinks about the new journey that awaits her after marriage. However, unbeknownst to her, a goon is lurking in the shadows of the train, keeping a close watch on her movements. The goon contacts Ved’s uncle, informing him that he has Aarti in his sights. Ved’s uncle, with malicious intent, instructs the goon to follow Aarti and eliminate her when the opportunity arises. The goon agrees, setting a dark tone for the unfolding events.
Upon reaching her destination, Aarti video calls Padma to let her know she has arrived safely. Padma asks if she has reached, and Aarti enthusiastically responds that she is ready to cover a big story and make a name for herself as a reporter. As they converse, Padma and Ganesh, another family member, mention that they are out shopping for Aarti’s wedding. While they walk along the road, a car suddenly swerves towards them, nearly hitting Padma, who drops her phone in fright.
The car’s occupants, Abhay, Sadhika, and Mehek, emerge. Sadhika, surprised and delighted, greets Padma, saying it has been 21 years since they last met. Padma responds warmly, expressing that she is doing well. Meanwhile, Aarti, still on the line, calls out for Padma. Abhay picks up the phone and, after a brief exchange, Padma takes the phone back and cuts the call, promising Aarti they will talk later. She then turns her attention back to Sadhika and the others, preparing to leave with them. As they gather their things, Stepney, another character, reminds Padma to pick up the bags she dropped, suggesting that Abhay should help since the incident startled her.
The episode concludes with a sense of anticipation as the characters navigate their intertwined lives and the challenges ahead.
**Precap:** In a tense moment, Ved’s uncle calls Bhajan to inform him that his son’s wedding has been fixed. Bhajan congratulates him and inquires about the identity of the bride.
In a separate scene, Aarti excitedly shares with her family how she successfully covered a story and even saved a girl named Kali. She introduces Kali to her family, asking Anjali if Kali can stay with them. Aarti prompts Anjali to blink her eyes in agreement, and despite Ganesh’s teasing remark that Anjali will never blink, she surprises everyone by doing just that, signaling her consent.