The episode begins with Rishi lying in bed, deep in thought about Lakshmi. Meanwhile, Lakshmi struggles to fall asleep, her mind drifting to the image of Rishi carrying Malishka in his arms. Rishi then walks over to the window and opens it.
As Lakshmi wakes, she ponders how long she can keep her secret from Rishi. At the same time, Rishi wonders why Lakshmi isn’t opening up to him and reflects on the lack of joy in his life.
Noticing a missed call from Shalu, Rishi calls her back. When he asks why she reached out, Shalu inquires if he has checked Lakshmi’s medical reports. Rishi admits he hasn’t and grows curious about her concern. He also sees that Lakshmi’s room door is ajar and decides to investigate. However, just then, his phone dies, disconnecting the call with Shalu. Inside Lakshmi’s room, he spots her reports on the bed, but quickly hides as Lakshmi approaches.
Malishka enters Lakshmi’s room, asking if Rishi is there since he’s not in his own room. Lakshmi sarcastically questions why Rishi would come to her room. Malishka insists that if Rishi isn’t with her, he must be somewhere else. Lakshmi tells Malishka to search her room if she suspects he is there. Malishka agrees and begins to look around.
Rishi watches as Malishka searches for him, then quietly slips out of Lakshmi’s room just as she moves to the other side. She catches a glimpse of him leaving, while Malishka, after failing to find Rishi, eventually leaves the room.
Back in his own room, Rishi is met by Malishka, who asks where he has been. Rishi replies that he was checking on Ayush, and Malishka remarks on the unfortunate situation involving him and Anushka.
Meanwhile, Lakshmi calls Shalu to share her experience, mentioning Rishi’s visit to her room and Malishka’s search. She admits she’s confused about why Rishi came to her in the middle of the night and realizes her reports are missing. Lakshmi concludes that Rishi must have come for her reports and ends the call.
Determined to find Rishi, Lakshmi heads to his room and looks in through the window. When Rishi sees her, he asks what she’s doing there. Lakshmi realizes that Rishi hasn’t seen the reports, which explains his casual demeanor. She asks him if he visited her room, and he confirms he did, explaining he only wanted to check on her. Lakshmi reassures him that she is fine, but Rishi urges her to be honest with him sometimes, claiming it would feel good. A conversation ensues where Rishi expresses his feelings, asking if they can’t be together, but Lakshmi deflects. Unbeknownst to them, Malishka overhears their exchange and later pretends to be asleep when Rishi returns to his room.
The following day, Shalu arrives at the Oberoi mansion, catching Ayush’s eye. He approaches her, ready to confess his feelings. He declares his love for her, but in a shocking turn of events, Karishma suddenly arrives and slaps Ayush.
**Episode Ends.**