The episode opens with Vihaan arriving at Gauri’s home, dragging along his luggage and announcing his intention to stay with her. He makes it clear that he will only leave if she agrees to go with him. Gauri, feeling cornered by his presence, firmly asserts that she will call the police if he does not leave immediately. In response, Vihaan reminds her that the house is in his name, suggesting that calling the police would only backfire on her.
Gauri, frustrated, explains that living in a chawl—an informal housing structure—will be a challenge for someone like Vihaan, who is accustomed to a more luxurious lifestyle. Undeterred, Vihaan accepts her challenge, declaring that he will adapt to the chawl life. As they step outside, he is taken aback by the long queue for water, a stark reminder of the daily struggles faced by the residents. Gauri informs him that he will have to wait in line just like everyone else, and Vihaan, determined to prove himself, agrees to stand in line. However, he quickly grows weary from the experience.
In an attempt to impress the local girls, Vihaan removes his shirt, revealing his physique. The girls are immediately captivated, and one of them calls him forward to take his turn for water, suggesting that they can all wait for him. Vihaan fills his bucket, but Gauri watches, feeling a pang of jealousy as the girls flirt with him. They even ask him to help fill their buckets, which only intensifies Gauri’s irritation. In a moment of frustration, Gauri reminds the girls that Vihaan is a married man, leaving them shocked and momentarily silenced. Seizing the opportunity to charm the girls, Vihaan recites a couplet, further endearing himself to them. However, Gauri, unable to contain her jealousy, douses him with a bucket of water, interrupting the flirtation.
Meanwhile, Davansh lurks nearby, plotting to cast a spell on Gauri that would compel her to kill Vihaan. The tension in the chawl escalates as Kesar, feeling isolated and despondent, sits by the riverbank, crying. In her troubled state, she is suddenly called upon by a girl in need. Kesar, overwhelmed by her emotions, imagines burning the river, only to awaken and realize it was a bad dream.
Back at the chawl, Vihaan overhears Rekha and Charu discussing their plans to sleep outside due to a lack of space. In a show of solidarity, he decides to sleep on the floor, sparking Gauri’s concern when she notices the mosquitoes buzzing around him. She tries to shoo them away but accidentally falls onto Vihaan in the process. Gauri tells him that he is free to leave if he wishes, but Vihaan insists on staying by her side. Despite her efforts to let him be, the mosquitoes continue to disturb him throughout the night.
In a quieter scene, Kesar sneaks into her house to talk to a bird, expressing her hopes of escaping her current life soon. Just then, she receives a call from Aditya, revealing that she is planning to elope with him, adding a layer of complexity to her character.
Suddenly, Gauri senses something strange entering her home. As she reaches out to catch it, she is attacked and finds herself transported to a creepy, dark place. There, she sees Davansh standing ominously behind her, flanked by a flock of crows. Davansh ominously informs Gauri that she is in the Pratham Lok and that she must kill Vihaan. However, he acknowledges that the lions are protecting her because she is a devoted follower of Maa.
Determined to confront Davansh, Gauri gathers her courage and throws a trishul (trident) at him. To her surprise, Davansh vanishes, and she expresses her gratitude to Maa Ambee for her protection. Awakening from this harrowing dream, Gauri rushes to Vihaan, enveloping him in a tight hug. Concerned, Vihaan questions her about the distressing experience, and Gauri reveals that someone was trying to kill him. He, in turn, asks her what happened while he was at her house.
As Gauri searches for answers, she discovers a knife hidden in a chair and urges Vihaan to stay focused on the situation at hand, hinting at the lurking danger.
**Precap:** In a shocking turn of events, Davansh kills Vihaan, and the Dayan (witch) emerges, threatening the safety of everyone. Gauri wakes up, alarmed and desperate to prevent the impending tragedy.