The episode opens with a tense conversation between Balwinder and Malishka. Balwinder, with a hint of urgency in his voice, reminds Malishka that no one knows she is carrying his child, as she has successfully convinced everyone that Rishi is the father. He warns her not to stress him out, emphasizing that their secret is safe for now. Malishka, her anxiety palpable, nods in agreement, but the weight of their deception hangs heavily in the air.
Unbeknownst to them, Lakshmi stands nearby, her heart racing as she overhears their conversation. Shock and disbelief wash over her as the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place. She feels a wave of guilt for having misunderstood Rishi, her mind racing with thoughts of betrayal and loyalty.
Just then, Rishi calls out to Lakshmi, breaking the tension. Malishka’s panic rises as she urges Balwinder to hide, fearing that Rishi might uncover their secret. Lakshmi, feeling a mix of emotions, rushes to Rishi’s side. He shares a light-hearted complaint about Shalu giving him sour kadha, and in a spontaneous moment, he pulls her into a warm embrace. Overwhelmed with emotion, Lakshmi hugs him back tightly, tears welling in her eyes as she reflects on her doubts about him. In that moment, she realizes that Rishi never betrayed her, and the connection they share feels stronger than ever.
However, their intimate moment is interrupted when Neelam walks in and sees them hugging. Lakshmi, startled, quickly pulls away from Rishi, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Rishi, oblivious to the tension, asks her to dance with him, but she hesitates and ultimately refuses. Just then, Malishka appears, seizing the opportunity to step in and tells Rishi that she will dance with him instead. They begin to dance, and Lakshmi watches, feeling a surge of anger and disappointment. She believes Malishka is playing with Rishi’s emotions and manipulating the feelings of his family, which only deepens her resolve to confront the situation.
As Rishi and Malishka twirl on the dance floor, Rishi mistakenly interprets Lakshmi’s discomfort as jealousy, thinking that she is envious of their moment together. Meanwhile, Lakshmi is on a mission to find Balwinder to confront him about his deceit. However, he seems to have vanished, leaving her frustrated. Determined to teach Malishka a lesson for her manipulative behavior, Lakshmi storms off.
Neelam, sensing the tension, follows Lakshmi and accuses her of being jealous after witnessing Rishi and Malishka dancing together. She questions how Lakshmi can tolerate seeing them together for the rest of their lives. Lakshmi, standing her ground, replies that her feelings are not rooted in jealousy but rather in her regret for not trusting Rishi and allowing doubts to cloud her judgment.
Neelam, unconvinced, tells Lakshmi to accept the truth that is right in front of her. Lakshmi, however, counters that the ground beneath Neelam’s feet will crumble once she learns the real truth about Balwinder and Malishka. She expresses her deep regret over doubting Rishi’s honesty and admits that she is unsure how to prove the truth to anyone.
Neelam, frustrated, questions what Lakshmi is trying to prove and accuses her of rambling. Lakshmi, feeling defeated, states that Neelam would never believe the truth anyway, and perhaps it is better for her to learn it in due time. With that, she storms off, leaving Neelam to assume that Lakshmi is simply intoxicated by her emotions.
After the dance, Rishi seeks out Ayush, looking for support and advice. Meanwhile, Malishka shares her exhilaration with Karishma and Aanchal, expressing how dancing with Rishi made her feel like he truly belongs to her. However, Rano, overhearing their conversation, scolds Malishka for her manipulative ways.
As the party continues, Lakshmi decides to leave after spotting Neelam again. Rishi, sensing her departure, follows her out. Just then, Neelam trips, causing a commotion as others rush to help her. Rishi calls out for assistance, and Lakshmi, hearing his voice, rushes to the room where the incident occurred.
As she enters, she prepares to switch on the light, but Rishi stops her. He playfully asks her how he looks, revealing that he changed his clothes and decorated the room just for her. Curious, Lakshmi asks what he has changed, and with a flourish, Rishi turns on the lights to reveal a beautifully decorated space, filled with romantic touches.
He explains that he decorated the room for her and apologizes for dancing with Malishka, wanting to reassure her of his feelings. As soft music begins to play, Rishi invites Lakshmi to dance with him, and they begin to sway together. When Lakshmi tries to voice her concerns, Rishi gently interrupts, urging her to simply enjoy the moment. He dances with her romantically, and in a tender moment, Lakshmi hugs him tightly.
Rishi then confesses that he only danced with Malishka to evoke a sense of jealousy in Lakshmi. He admits he didn’t notice any signs of jealousy from her, which makes him feel vulnerable. He expresses that everything he does is to get closer to her, sharing his desire to live his life with her. He acknowledges his past mistakes, emphasizing that she means everything to him and affectionately calls her his soul.
Overwhelmed by his heartfelt confession, Lakshmi hugs him again, tears streaming down her cheeks as she realizes the depth of his love for her. In this moment, all doubts fade away, and they share an intimate connection, solidifying their bond.
As the episode draws to a close, the warmth of their embrace lingers in the air, leaving viewers with a sense of hope and anticipation for what lies ahead in their journey together.