The episode begins with Shanti urgently calling out to Kusum, insisting that she needs to hear the truth. Curious, Kusum asks Shanti what this truth is, but before Shanti can respond, Mangal interjects, telling Shanti to stay out of her matters with Kusum. Mangal assures Kusum that she will reveal the truth herself when the time is right. However, as Mangal attempts to speak, a glass vase accidentally falls, and a shard cuts her arm. Shanti seizes this moment to comment that nothing good will come to Mangal as long as Kusum is around.
Mangal, frustrated by Shanti’s interference, tells her to stop and tries to continue speaking, but Kusum interrupts her, warning Mangal that it would be wise for her to remain silent. With a sense of finality, Kusum informs Pratima that she is leaving and walks away, leaving tension hanging in the air.
In the aftermath, Mangal lashes out at Shanti, expressing her anger over her meddling. She emphasizes that Shanti does not understand the significance of Kusum in her life. Mangal explains how Kusum has always been there for her through thick and thin. While she may choose to distance herself from Adit’s family, she cannot sever her ties with them completely.
Meanwhile, Sowmya is deep in thought, troubled by the news that Pratima is arranging a marriage for Kapil with someone else, especially since she believes Mangal would be the perfect match for him. Determined to get clarity, Sowmya decides to call Pratima. Mangal, overhearing this, hands her the phone, curious about what Sowmya might say.
As Shanti helps Mangal apply medicine to her wound, Pratima answers Sowmya’s call. Sowmya, eager to know more, asks why she wasn’t informed about Kapil’s marriage being fixed and mentions hearing about a pooja for the wedding. Pratima confirms that the wedding is indeed happening and reveals that the bride is Mangal. Overjoyed by this news, Sowmya ends the call, her mind racing with thoughts about the implications of this revelation.
Sowmya realizes that Mangal might attempt to disclose the truth about her marriage to Kusum and Adit, so she resolves to stop her. She thinks it would be better if Kusum and Adit discover the truth about the wedding on their own, without any interference from Mangal.
Later, we find Kusum in the kitchen, busy cooking. As she drops something on the floor, she bends down to pick it up and mistakenly assumes it’s Mangal reaching out to help her. When she sees a hand, she dismisses it, saying she doesn’t need assistance, only to find out that it’s Adit. He questions Kusum about her current behavior and offers to call Mangal for her, but Kusum quickly stops him, wanting to address the situation herself.
Kusum expresses her frustration to Adit about Mangal keeping Shanti at Kapil’s house without their knowledge. Adit, seemingly unfazed, acknowledges that he is aware of the situation and insists that it’s no longer a significant issue since they have distanced themselves from Mangal. He reminds Kusum that Kapil is not just Mangal’s business partner but also a close friend, suggesting that they should let things be.
Just then, Mangal walks into the kitchen and asks what’s going on. Adit tells her that she should prepare food only for Sudesh, as he plans to take the kids out to eat. He leaves the kitchen, and Mangal seizes the opportunity to talk to Kusum. However, Kusum, still upset, tells Mangal that she doesn’t want to speak and walks away, leaving Mangal feeling frustrated.
Determined to reach out, Mangal prepares coffee and heads to Kusum’s room. Upon entering, she finds Kusum sitting silently in the dark, lost in her thoughts. Mangal takes a deep breath and informs Kusum that her marriage with Kapil has been arranged. She explains that Shanti had pressured her into making this promise to marry Kapil. Seeing that Kusum remains silent, Mangal asks if she doesn’t even want to see her face. She adds that if Kusum applies sindoor on her tomorrow, she will interpret it as a blessing from her.
However, it is soon revealed that the person in the room is not Kusum but Sowmya, who has been disguised. After Mangal leaves, Sowmya removes her disguise, a sly smile on her face as she thinks about how Mangal now believes she has confided the truth to Kusum. Sowmya plots to ensure that Kusum and Adit discover the truth about the marriage on their own, without Mangal’s influence.
Later, Mangal encounters Kusum again and remarks on how quickly she changed her clothes. Kusum explains that she needed to change for the Jagrata, a traditional gathering. Sowmya, watching from a distance, grows increasingly worried that Mangal might once again attempt to reveal the truth.
As the episode wraps up, the tension between the characters is palpable, and viewers are left anticipating how the unfolding drama will affect their relationships.
**Precap:** In a pivotal moment, Pratima calls Kapil to inform him that she has sent over several wedding card designs for him to choose from. Kapil selects one and instructs the office peon to deliver the card to Adit. As Adit opens it and sees the wedding invitation, the implications of Mangal’s marriage become all too real, setting the stage for the next conflict.