The episode opens with Mannat pleading with Vikrant not to tell her mother about her wound. Vikrant insists she should tend to it, but she brushes it off as a minor injury that will heal soon. Just then, Neetu calls him, and he asks her not to wait up for him, as he’s busy. Vikrant inquires where Mannat will stay, and she lies, saying she has plenty of relatives and can manage without his help.
The next day, the family is celebrating Holi. Vikrant returns home late, and Neetu scolds him for it, implying he spent the night with Mannat. Vikrant then questions Mallika about Mannat’s repeated phone calls the day before. Mallika explains that she was unwell, but Vikrant reminds her that Mannat’s house burned down and her mother is in a coma, yet Mallika didn’t check on her as a friend should have. While acknowledging her mistake, Mallika feels unjustly criticized by Vikrant.
As Vikrant leaves, Aishwarya signals to Puneet, who calls to inquire about Mannat’s mother’s health. Mannat shares that her mother is in a coma, and Puneet offers to help, but reminds her that if she takes a day off, her salary will be deducted per the rules set by Vikrant and Aishwarya. Mannat reluctantly agrees to return to work at the restaurant. Aishwarya praises Puneet, while he vents about Mallika ruining their previous plans.
Later, while worrying about Mannat, Mallika tries to call her but is interrupted when Aishwarya snatches the phone away. Aishwarya begins to manipulate Mallika against Mannat, suggesting that Mannat is trying to take Vikrant away from her. Mallika insists that isn’t true, but Aishwarya presses her about her feelings for Vikrant. Mallika admits she doesn’t have clarity on her feelings, and Aishwarya convinces her that her jealousy over Vikrant’s care for Mannat shows she must be in love with him. Mallika becomes defensive and denies that Mannat obstructed her engagement.
Meanwhile, Mannat arrives at the restaurant, where Vikrant questions her decision to come after her mother’s situation. She explains her dilemma, and Vikrant agrees to stay with her mother while she works. In a darker turn, Aishwarya disguises herself as a doctor intending to harm Shruthi by turning off the ventilator. Vikrant, noticing something is off, follows her and confronts her aggressively, demanding accountability for the situation and ensuring guards are put in place.
Mallika feels increasingly upset and jealous as Vikrant’s actions show his support for Mannat. When Vikrant returns, he reassures Mannat that her mother is under guard and will be okay, but Neetu and Mallika disapprove of their growing closeness.
The episode ends on this note of rising tension and jealousy, setting the stage for further conflict.