Kavya looked at Malishka with concern, wondering what she had done to reach this point. Malishka revealed that she had broken Rishi’s heart to win him back, admitting that her actions were far from loving. She expressed that her intentions were not rooted in love but rather in a desperate need for security. Malishka yearned for a man who could protect and love her, and she felt that winning Rishi was an uphill battle, one that seemed increasingly impossible.
As she reflected on her past, Malishka recounted how Rishi had once been frustrated with Lakshmi but had since fallen in love with her. Regret washed over her as she recalled forcing Rishi into marrying Lakshmi, using emotional manipulation to achieve her goals. Tears streamed down her face as she lamented her past mistakes, pleading with Kavya to understand her pain and suffering.
Kavya listened intently, prompting Malishka to continue her story. Malishka explained how Rishi had completely forgotten her after falling for Lakshmi, making her feel defeated. She confessed to having done everything in her power to separate Rishi from Lakshmi, revealing her darkest secret: she had orchestrated Neelam’s death. Kavya’s shock was palpable as Malishka detailed how she had framed Lakshmi for the crime, explaining that this was the culmination of her desperate actions.
Malishka expressed her guilt over her wrongdoings, feeling that she had not achieved the love she so desperately sought from Rishi. She admitted to drugging him in an attempt to draw closer to him, revealing that she was pregnant with someone else’s child. This revelation added to her misery, and she felt overwhelmed by the shocks life had dealt her. As she vented her feelings of depression and despair, Kavya offered her consolation, trying to help her see a way forward.
Kavya encouraged Malishka to regain her strength and change her fate, reminding her to focus on her future rather than dwell on the past. She pointed out that Lakshmi was currently imprisoned, which meant Malishka had an opportunity to move forward. Malishka agreed but struggled to shake off the feelings of hurt and guilt that clung to her. She insisted that she was not a killer, despite having caused Neelam’s death by cutting the chandelier rope that had ultimately led to the tragedy.
At that moment, Mamta entered the room with tea, seemingly having overheard Malishka’s confession. She apologized and indicated that she would return later, but Kavya questioned her about what she had heard. Mamta lied, trying to downplay the situation, but Malishka stopped her and offered a bribe. Mamta accepted the money, praising Malishka before leaving the room.
Once alone again, Malishka urged Kavya to forget about Mamta and focus on her own turmoil. She expressed a desire to confess her crime, feeling a desperate need to unburden herself. Kavya, alarmed by this notion, urged Malishka not to act impulsively. She reminded Malishka that such a confession could lead to severe consequences, possibly landing her in jail. Kavya insisted that Malishka needed to think about herself and the repercussions of her actions.
Malishka, feeling trapped by her guilt, reflected on how she had once felt proud of her fate, but now found herself drowning in remorse. Meanwhile, Rishi was having a conversation with Lakshmi, expressing his belief that Malishka had never truly received the love she deserved. He praised Malishka, stating that she had always supported him and had married him for Rohan’s sake, emphasizing that her love for him was genuine.
Rishi lamented that Lakshmi had consistently taken away his love, faith, and peace, while Malishka had given him everything. He expressed frustration at Lakshmi for questioning his feelings, feeling that she had played with his emotions. Malishka, reflecting on her actions, felt that despite winning Rishi over, if she didn’t truly want him, then all her efforts were meaningless. She began to question her own feelings for Rishi.
Kavya continued to console Malishka, urging her not to torment herself further. She encouraged Malishka to accept the truth of the situation: Rishi had loved her, but he had also moved on to Lakshmi. Kavya added that Rishi was capable of loving someone else as well, but Malishka was unwilling to accept this notion. She defended Rishi, differentiating between his love for Lakshmi and her own, acknowledging that Rishi’s genuine love for Lakshmi was what troubled her the most.