The episode opens with **Jhanak**, a determined young woman, making a firm resolution to guard her house diligently. She is filled with excitement and curiosity about the notorious city thief, whom she imagines could be lurking nearby. In a playful moment, she prays to God, asking for a glimpse of this elusive thief. Just as she finishes her prayer, she hears the doorbell ring and immediately assumes that her wish has been granted.
**Aniruddh**, the unexpected visitor, stands outside the door and calls out to Jhanak, urging her to open it. When she inquires about his identity, Aniruddh reciprocates, asking her who she is. Jhanak introduces herself as **Phooldevi**, a name she seems to have chosen for the occasion. Aniruddh insists she open the door, and upon doing so, an undeniable tension fills the air as they lock eyes. Aniruddh again asks her who she is, while Jhanak challenges him, questioning why she should disclose her identity to him.
As the conversation unfolds, Aniruddh queries whether anyone else is at home. Jhanak’s attention is drawn to a sweet box in his hands, and she accuses him of bringing it as a bribe to facilitate his thievery. She boldly declares that she will not allow him to steal anything from her. Aniruddh, taken aback, asks why she assumes he is a thief. Noticing a stick in her hand, he decides it might be best to leave. However, Jhanak is not done yet; she commands him to sit on a chair and close his eyes, tying him up in a surprising act of defiance.
When Aniruddh protests, asking if he looks like a thief, Jhanak tells him to be quiet. He pleads with her to untie him, but she stubbornly refuses. As he insists that he is not a thief, Jhanak goes a step further and ties his mouth shut, asserting her control over the situation. With a mischievous glint in her eye, she samples the sweets he brought, declaring them delicious but inferior to the sweets from her village. Aniruddh, bewildered by the small girl’s fierce demeanor, wonders why he felt intimidated by her.
Meanwhile, Jhanak, feeling the effects of her own plan, decides to take sleeping pills to help her rest. After consuming two pills, she heads to the hall, warning Aniruddh not to try anything clever. She sits across from him, her eyelids growing heavy, and eventually succumbs to sleep. Aniruddh, still tied up, begins to struggle in an attempt to free himself.
In a parallel storyline, **Aditi** is approached by **Rishi** outside her college. He unexpectedly calls her over and presents her with a bouquet of flowers, revealing that he wants to show her an engagement ring. Aditi, taken aback, expresses her disbelief at his romantic gesture. As Rishi displays the ring, Aditi admits it is beautiful, and he places it on her finger, declaring it a perfect fit. However, Aditi remarks that this isn’t romantic at all, to which Rishi responds that this is his version of romance. They share a smile, enjoying the moment together.
Back at Jhanak’s house, **Putul** arrives and rings the doorbell, calling for Jhanak but receiving no response. Concerned, she wonders why Jhanak isn’t opening the door. In a state of worry, she calls her father to explain the situation and urges him to come home. After a while, **Dadabhai**, her father, arrives and inquires about the issue. Putul explains that Jhanak is unresponsive at the door. Dadabhai suggests they might need to break down the door and proposes calling Rishi for help.
**Abhimanyu**, another family member, contacts Rishi, asking him to come home quickly but refuses to divulge any details before hanging up. Rishi, puzzled about whether Jhanak has shared the truth with his family, rushes home and asks what’s going on. Dadabhai fills him in on the situation, and Tanushri, another family member, insists they break down the door. Rishi takes action, breaking the door down and quickly unties Aniruddh from the chair. Indumati, another family member, questions who did this to Aniruddh.
Tanushri inquires about Jhanak’s condition, and Rishi checks on Aniruddh to see if he is alright. Dadabhai apologizes profusely to Aniruddh for the misunderstanding. Putul, worried, asks why Jhanak is unconscious. Dadabhai turns to Aniruddh for an explanation, and he shares that Jhanak tied him up because she thought he was a thief. He adds, with a hint of admiration, that Jhanak is a sweet girl and pleads with them not to scold her. Dadabhai explains that Rishi brought Jhanak from the village to work as a maid, while Aniruddh insists she did nothing wrong. Surjeet examines Jhanak and reassures everyone that she is fine. Tanushri splashes water on Jhanak’s face to wake her up, while Rishi apologizes to Aniruddh on Jhanak’s behalf. Dadabhai suggests calling an ambulance just to be safe.
As Jhanak regains consciousness, she reveals that she had taken Dadabhai’s sleeping pills. Aniruddh, still smiling, informs her that he is not a thief but rather Aditi’s father. Jhanak is taken aback by this revelation and quickly apologizes to Aniruddh, who continues to smile at her innocence.
Meanwhile, **Pihu** visits **Ishani’s** house and embraces her tightly. Ishani asks Pihu what’s wrong, and Pihu expresses her regret, explaining that she came to take Ishani home. She reveals the troubling incident involving Jeet and reassures Ishani that she should not blame herself for what happened. Pihu acknowledges that Ishani did nothing wrong in the past and vows to support her. Ishani, however, refuses to return to Shashvat House, insisting that she is not angry with Pihu and that she can visit her anytime. Pihu declares that Ishani has become her favorite person and hugs her again, solidifying their bond.
Precap
In a tense moment, Rishi tells Jhanak that she should return to her village. Dadabhai expresses his concern, stating that Jhanak could have died during the ordeal. Jhanak, in a moment of dark humor, suggests that might have been better. Rishi, frustrated, tells her to save such drama for her own home, hinting at the chaos that has unfolded.