The episode begins with Vihaan unexpectedly apologizing to Gauri, leaving her stunned by the sight of him saying “sorry.” Gauri, perplexed by this sudden shift in Vihaan’s demeanor, asks him if he is dealing with any mental issues. In response, Vihaan candidly admits that his deep attachment to his mother often causes him to act out and misbehave. However, he assures Gauri that he is determined to change and promises to always keep her happy and take care of her.
Encouraged by Arjun, Vihaan makes a further effort to win Gauri over by offering to make her breakfast. He pledges that her happiness will always be his priority. However, during their conversation, Vihaan’s Bluetooth earpiece unexpectedly falls out, disrupting his flow of thoughts. He struggles to continue, admitting to Gauri that he feels very alone in the world.
Gauri, unimpressed, questions how someone in his position can take care of her. In an attempt to reassure her, Vihaan boasts about his wealth, insisting that she will never need to work again. He paints a vivid picture of the luxurious life she could have by his side. But Gauri, unimpressed by his words, retorts that he seems more in need of a maid than a wife. Her disdain is palpable as she declares that she would rather die than live with him, issuing a stern warning for him to stay away from her.
Meanwhile, the witch makes an appearance, targeting Charu. She begins to create a painting of claws and uses her dark magic to take control of Charu. While this unfolds, Harsh and Arjun approach Vihaan to inquire about his interaction with Gauri. Vihaan remains confident, assuring them that Gauri will come around and join him.
The witch’s sinister plans escalate as she attempts to possess Charu. However, Gauri steps in just in time, managing to save Charu from the witch’s clutches. Shaken, Charu confides in Gauri, revealing that she has seen something disturbing. Gauri urges Charu to go home and stay safe. The witch’s attempt to harm Charu ultimately fails, but the tension remains high. Later, Gauri discovers Vihaan waiting at her home, surrounded by jewelry and clothes. Rekha remarks that Gauri is a lucky girl, but the situation takes a darker turn when Vihaan shows Gauri a video clip of Rekha dancing. Gauri, unimpressed and defiant, tells Vihaan that he cannot blackmail her, as everyone is already aware of her mother.
Vihaan shifts his focus to Rekha, probing whether her family knows about her profession. He reveals that her family is aware that she is a nurse and even displays her brothers’ contact numbers to her. Rekha becomes visibly distressed as Vihaan reassures her that he has no intention of harming anyone but insists that she must beg for his mercy. His true intent surfaces when he orders Rekha to convince Gauri to attend the upcoming mehndi ceremony.
Gauri is enraged by his manipulative behavior, but Vihaan presents her with an ultimatum: either attend the function or risk Rekha’s family learning a damaging truth about her mother. Devastated, Rekha pleads with Gauri, opening up about her mother’s pride in her and her fear of bringing humiliation upon her family. She confesses that her mother would be heartbroken and might even die if she learned the truth about Rekha’s life. In desperation, Rekha turns to Gauri, declaring that it is now Gauri’s turn to suffer and begging her to save her mother’s dignity.
The mehndi ceremony begins amidst this turmoil. Vihaan appears ready and determined, while Gauri and Rekha are left in tears, overwhelmed by their predicament. Harsh and Arjun are impressed by the grandeur of the event, and Sandhya informs them that Vihaan personally arranged everything. Guests begin to arrive, and Vihaan eagerly waits for Gauri.
Harsh inquires about the unfamiliar faces among the guests, and Vihaan explains that they are Gauri’s neighbors. Harsh and Arjun remain hopeful for Gauri’s arrival, but the air is thick with tension. The witch, too, makes her way to the mehndi ceremony, adding an ominous note as she bows her head toward Vihaan, signaling her dark allegiance.
**Precap:** Gauri eventually arrives, but it becomes clear that Vihaan is determined to keep her under his control. The tension continues to build, leaving everyone wondering what will happen next.