There was still a feeling of discomfort between Dev and Anna the morning after the magical backyard incident. Overcome with guilt and fear, Dev couldn't get rid of the thought of kissing Anna without her permission. Feeling that he had hurt her, he decided to cut off contact with her during his turmoil. Dev furiously rushed off as Anna tried to approach him, leaving her upset and bewildered. His steps spoke volumes about his anguish and anxiety about doing more harm to himself. Anna, whose concern was evident in her eyes, followed Dev, unable to allow a problem go unsolved. As the chase took them to the top of a bus, Dev took cover from the storm of emotions that was building inside of him. Dev avoided looking Anna in the eye while they were on top of the bus. The weight of the unspoken tension hung in the air, reflected in their silence. Anna tried to cross the gap, trying to break the cold quiet. But in the process, she lost her balance, making the bus's edge a dangerous platform. "Dev,hamen is baare mein baat karane ki jaroorat hai(we need to talk about this.)" Dev snapped out of his inner turmoil and responded instinctively. Just in time, he extended his hand to grab Anna and stop her from falling. "Savdhaan raho, Anna! Tum paagal hai kya(Be careful, Anna! Are you insane?)" 

Anna became so upset at Dev for not communicating that she lost control of herself. Dev, on the other hand, was unable to control the rage and uncertainty that had been growing inside of him. "Dev,tum mujhe kyon band kar dete ho? Hamen is par charcha karni chahiye ki kya hua(why do you shut me out? We must discuss what happened.)" Dev exploded, defensive and enraged. "Tum kis baare mein baat kar rahe ho? Ki yah ek galati thi? Ki maine gadabad kar di(What are you talking about? That it was a mistake? That I messed up?)" Anna fought back tears, wounded by what Dev had spoken and the space he'd created. "Dev,mere liye isaka arth tha. Mainne vichaar kiya... mujhe aashchary hua ki kya aapako paravaah hai(it had meaning for me. I considered... I wondered if you cared.)" Dev softened, realizing the impact of his comments. With a sigh, he realized how much his actions had cost him. "Mujhe khed hai, Anna, kal ke liye. Galati ho gai. Aap ki anumati ke bina aapako kiss karna mera liye galat th( I am sorry Anna for yesterday. It was a mistake. It was wrong of me to kiss you without your permission.)" Anna turned away, feeling both hurt and disappointed at the same time. "Dev,kya bas itna hi tha? Ek galati? Kya tumhe sach much isaka itana pachtawa hai(was that all that it was? A mistake? Do you really regret it so much?)" Dev was left feeling confused and conflicted as Anna decided to go, unable to handle the uncertainty and the feeling of being unwanted. "Mujhe lag raha tha ki hamare beech kuch hai. Kya yah galati honi chaahiye thi, mujhe aisa nahi hone dena chahiye thi(I had a feeling that there was a something between us. Should it have been a mistake, I should not have allowed it to happen.)" Dev was left on the rooftop by himself as Anna got off the bus, trying to come to terms with the fact that his effort to put himself apart had only made their emotional separation worse. He was left to consider the consequences of his choices and the relationship's developing complexity. Isha's night took a horrifying turn when she got lost in a strange neighborhood and discovered that a dangerous gang was surrounding her. When she realized she was in danger, panic broke out. As Dev and Anna felt Isha's pain, they hurried to help her. Isha rushed down shadowy alleyways, feeling the frightening presence drawing nearer to her and making her step quicken. Her heart seized with fear as she scrambled to locate her phone. Isha is talking into the phone frantically. "Dev, Anna, please madad kare! Mujhe nahi pata ki main kahaan hoon. Mujhe tumhari zaroorat hai(help! I have no idea where I am. I need you!)" After exchanging concerned looks, Dev and Anna turned to face Isha as soon as they heard her distress call. "Isha, hold on. We're heading there!" Isha was encircled by a menacing group when Dev and Anna arrived at the scene. There was a noticeable strain in the air. "Aap is jagah par kyon hain? Aap apana kshetr nahi hai(Why are you in this place? You isn't your turf.)" Isha recognized what she meant. "Main—main kho gaya. Please, main bas ghar jaana chaahata hoon(I—I became lost. I just want to go home, please.)" Anna took a step forward, assessing the situation with an aggressive attitude. "Vah yahaan hamaare saath hai. Use riha karo(She is here with us. Release her.)" The gang boss chuckled. "Lady,apane kaam se kaam rakho. Yah kshetr hamaara hai(mind your own business. This area belongs to us.)" The gang members showed homemade weapons, which increased tensions. Dev's instincts to protect took over. "Peechhe hatna! Use kuch jagah do(Back off! Give her some space.)" Fearless in the face of peril, Anna moved to put herself between Isha and the others, prepared to protect her. "Isha, please hamaare saath bane rahen. Hum isaka khyaal rakhenge(stay with us. We'll take care of this.)" Amidst the chaos, a gang member sprang forward, attacking Anna with a knife. Instinctively, Dev moved to protect her. 

"Anna, watch out!" Quick reflexes allowed Anna to swiftly disarm her attacker while maintaining a tight grip on the knife. "Aapane galat ladai chuni(You picked the wrong fight.)" With smooth motions, Dev, Anna, and Isha fought back against the group, protecting each other as well as themselves. "Isha,paas raho! Hamen yah mil gaya hai(stay close! We've got this.)" The group realized they had underestimated the three as the conflict went on. Dev and Anna engaged in back-to-back battle, their coordinated actions revealing their unspoken relationship. "cChalo ab yah jagah chod den! Ye log jitane dikhate hain usase kaheen adhik majaboot hote hain(Let's leave this place now! These men are stronger than they appear.)" Isha, who was shaken but unharmed, thanked Dev and Anna as the group split off. "Main aap dono ki saraahana karata hoon. Aapake bina, mujhe yakeen nahi hai ki kya hota(I appreciate you both. Without you, I'm not sure what would have took place.)" Catching his breath, Dev looked at Anna with a mixture of admiration and concern. "Tum adbhut ho, Anna. Hum aapako dhanyavaad dete hain ki aapane hamen bachaaya(You're amazing, Anna. We thank you that you saved us.)" Anna has a smile on her face. "Hum ek achi team banaate hain, hai na(We make a good team, don't we?)" The three of them left the dangerous area and were thankful for each other's bravery and fast thinking as the adrenaline from the confrontation faded. The links between Dev, Anna, and Isha had been strengthened by the test of strength and unity that the night had been.

Arjun, Anna's childhood friend, has just flown in from India to London. They had remained friends throughout the years, and Anna could not wait to show him around the city. Choosing to spend a day together discovering the energetic streets, they laughed, talked, and reveled in the happiness of reuniting in a new place. At a charming café with a welcoming aroma of freshly brewed coffee, Anna and Arjun got back together. It was obvious how excited they were to see a childhood friend after a lengthy absence. "Arjun, a very long time!Yaatra kaisi rahi(How did the trip go?)" Arjun smiles at her. "Lamba, lekin tumhe dekhna isake laayak hai(Long, but seeing you makes it worth it.)" Together, they set off to explore London on their journey. Anna and Arjun strolled through the busy streets, capturing pictures and exchanging stories, from famous monuments to undiscovered treasures. "Thames ka drshy dekhane ke liye aapako intajaar karani chaahiye. Yah aashcharyajanak hai(You should wait to see the view of the Thames. It's astounding)" Walking through the city, Arjun and Anna talked about their early years and laughed and felt nostalgic as they shared stories. "Us samay ko yaad karen jab hum ghar vaapas bazaar mein kho gae the(Remember the time we got lost in the market back home?)" Recalling, Arjun laughed. "Main use kaise bhool sakata hoon? Hum bahut chote the(How could I miss that? We were very small.)"  As Arjun shared stories from India and Anna showed him to London's diversity, the day transformed into a lovely blending of cultures. They embraced the blending of their backgrounds, experienced new foods, and wandered through marketplaces. "London ka apana aakarshan hai, lekin mujhe bhaarateey sadakon ki jeevant araajakata yaad aati hai(London has its charm, but I miss the vibrant chaos of Indian streets.)" Anna grinned, thinking of Mumbai. "Aur mujhe bhaarateey tyohaaron ke rang aur garmaahat yaad aati hai(And I miss the colors and warmth of Indian festivals.)" Arjun was taken by Anna to her preferred, off-the-beaten-path locations. They stumbled into hidden cafes, quaint gardens, and bookshops, weaving a tapestry of recollections. "Bas apane rahasy aapake saath saajha kar raha hoon(Just sharing my secrets with you.)" Anger and jealously combined to drive Dev's search for Anna as she spent days discovering London with her childhood friend Arjun. He kept thinking about Anna with someone he thought was her boyfriend, and he couldn't get rid of the uncomfortable feeling. Dev kept calling Anna's phone, feeling agitated and worried, but each time he got voicemail. Every missed call increased his level of frustration. "Vah ab kahaan hai? Use ab tak javaab de dena chaahiye tha(Where is she now? She should have responded by now.)" While Dev was searching the streets for Anna, he happened to see her with Arjun laughing and chatting enthusiastically. His thoughts raced, leaping to conclusions that made him feel jealous. "Yah aadami kaun hai? Ve itane kareeb kaise hain(Who is this guy? How come they are so close?)" Dev heard Anna and Arjun laughing as he saw them from a distance. His steps increased and his jaw tightened with a burst of jealousy. Dev's hands are balled up. "Yah itana mazedaar kyon hai? Vah use itana kaise hansa sakata tha(What makes this so funny? How could he have made her laugh so much?)" When Dev finally approaches Anna and Arjun, he seems confused and angry at the same time. "Yah ladaka kaun hai, anna? Aapaka boyfriend(Who's this guy, Anna? Your boyfriend?)" Anna felt as though she was being choked and was shocked."Dev,please aaraam karen! Yah Arjun hai, meri yuvavastha ka ek bhaarateey mitr(please relax! This is Arjun, an Indian friend from my youth.)" Enviousy seized Dev, and he cast accusing stares at Arjun. "Bachapan ka dost, huh? Aisa prateet hota hai ki yah usase bhi adhik hai(friend from childhood, huh? It appears to be more than that.)" Anna takes offense. "Dev, please tvarit nirnay lena band karen. Arjun sirf ek dost hai(stop making quick judgments. Arjun is just a friend.)" Sensing the tension, Arjun held up a hand to greet. "Hello,main Arjun hoon, Anna ka dost. Aap se mil kar acha laga(I am Arjun, Anna's friend. It's nice to meet you.)" Dev reluctantly gives a handshake. "Yeah, whatever." Dev watched with jealousy as he saw a relationship blossom between Anna and Arjun. "Aisa kyon hai ki mujhe yah itana chidchida lagata hai? Use mitr banaane ki anumati hai(Why is it that I find it so irritating? She's allowed to have friends.)" Ignoring the mounting tension, Arjun carried on talking to Anna, not realizing the whirlwind of emotions around Dev. "Anna bas mujhe London ka daura kara raha tha. Shahar lubhaavana hai(was just giving me a tour of London. The city is breathtaking.)" Dev uses sarcasm. "Badhiya, khushi hai ki aap isaka aanand le rahe hain(Great, glad you're enjoying it.)" Sensing that Dev was jealous, Anna became irritated with his presumptions. "Dev, you have no need to feel jealous. Arjun is just a friend. I'm not able to have friends." Dev can't believe. "Yes, bina kisi sanshay ke. Dost(without a doubt. Pals.)" The awkwardness of the scenario increased as Dev's jealousy began to boil over. Anna tried to change the topic of conversation after recognizing she needed to defuse the situation. "Please,aaie din kharaab na karen. Arjun, main tumhe London par kareeb se nazar daalana chaahata hoon(let's not spoil the day. Let me give you a closer look at London, Arjun.)" Watching them go, Dev was caught between envy and wanting to believe Anna. The following day, Dev, who was still struggling with feelings of insecurity and jealousy, took advantage of a chance to speak with Anna in his room. Anna was shocked by the unexpected interruption as she was innocently getting dressed. Dev was in Anna's room, surprising her because she was preoccupied with picking out an outfit. "Dev,aap yahaan par kya kar rahe hain(what are you doing here?)" Dev feels uncomfortable. "Hamen baat karane ki zaroorat hai Anna(We need to talk, Anna.)" Unable to control his emotions, Dev blurted out his worries. "Anna,mujhe yah samajh nahi aa raha hai. Aap aur vah aadami itane kareeb kyon lagate hain? Usake haath mein kya hai jo main nahi hoon(I'm not getting it. Why do you and that guy seem so close? What's in his hands that I'm not?)" Anna doesn't understand. "Arjun bas ek dost hai. Isaki uddeshya kya hai(is just a friend. What is the purpose of this?)" Feeling the urge to make a statement, Dev began listing his own qualities. "Jara meri taraph to dekho. Main saahasi, smart aur handsome hoon. College mein kai ladakiyaan mujh par phida theen aur mujhe chahti theen(Just have a look at me. I'm bold, intelligent, and attractive. Many girls in college had a crush on me and wanted me.)" Anna furrows her brow. "Dev,isaka hamaari dosti se kya lena-dena(what does that have to do with our friendship?)" Dev was clearly frustrated and insecure since he was having trouble putting his feelings into words. "Tum kisi aur ke bahut kareeb lagate hain, aur mujhe yah pasand nahi hai. Khaasataur par tab jab mujhe lage ki mere paas dene ke liye bahut kuch hai(You seem so close to someone else, and I just don't like it. Particularly when I feel like I have so much to give.)" Seeing beyond Dev's bravado to his fragility, Anna attempted to reassure him. "Dev,tum mere liye bahut khaas ho. hHalaanki, dosti ko khatare mein daalane ki zaroorat nahi hai. Bhale hi Arjun sirf bachapan ka dost hai, phir bhi main tumhe bahut mahatv deta hoon(you mean a lot to me. However, friendships don't have to be threatened. Even if Arjun is only a childhood friend, I still value you greatly.)" In an uncommonly open moment, Dev acknowledged his own fears. "Mujhe lagata hai ki kisi aur ke aapaka dhyaan aakarshit karane ke vichaar ke prati meri naapasandagi bas itana hi hai. Mujhe isaki aadat nahi hai(I suppose my dislike of the thought of someone else gaining your attention is just that. I'm not used to it.)" The thought that Anna would view Dev not as her soulmate or someone she truly loved, but just as a friend or an ordinary husband, added to Dev's lingering melancholy. Their connection was clouded by this inner conflict that weighed heavily on him. Alone with his thoughts, Dev considered the nature of his relationship with Anna. He was filled with longing as memories of their recent chats replayed in his head. "Usake liye, kya main bas itana hi hoon? Bas ek dost, ek sadharan jeevan saathi(To her, is that all I am? Just a friend, an ordinary spouse?" His heart ached for a closer bond, for Anna to recognize him as more than just an important person in her life. "Main use apana aur adhik dena chaahata hoon. Main usaka pyaar aur jeevan saathi banana chaahata hoon(I wish to give her more of me. I want to be her love and soulmate.)" Dev struggled with unsaid feelings and yearned for closeness and understanding that transcended the confines of friendship or forced marriage. "Main vah vyakti banana chahta hoon jise vah dekhati hai aur manati hai ki vah mera jeevanasaathi hai. Lekin main use isaka ehsaas kaise dilaoon(I want to be the person she looks to and believes to be her soul mate. But how can I get her to realize that?)" Dev's heart ached more and more, wanting to be acknowledged as someone special, someone who had a deep and special place in Anna's life. Dev and Anna got into a heated disagreement during a period of high emotion that turned into a traumatic encounter that left them both emotionally damaged. Unresolved tensions boiled beneath the surface, creating a tense atmosphere in their home. They were about to have a heated argument between Dev and Anna. "Anna,main ab aapake side mein nahi hoon. Aisa lagata hai ki aap hamaare beech dooriyan paida kar rahe hain(I'm at your side no longer. You seem to be putting distance between us.)" As both sides released long-suppressed resentment and accusations, the confrontation became more heated. "Dev,main tumhe door nahi rakh raha hoon. Aapaki asurakshaen mujhe dhakka de rahi hain(I'm not keeping you away. Your insecurities are pushing me.)" Dev is furious. "Insecurities? I think I wouldn't be so damn insecure if you showed a little more." With his own scars and fears feeding the heat of the debate, Dev struck out with words that stung deep. "Aapako har cheez ke liye mujhe zimmedaar thaharaana band karana hoga. Dev, maine koshish ki hai. Mainne sachmuch koshish ki hai(You must stop holding me responsible for everything. Dev, I've tried. I truly have tried.)" Dev is irritated. "Koshish ki? Kya aap isake baare mein aisa sochate hain? Aisa lagata hai ki koshish karana mujhe keval ek haath ki doori par rakhane jaisa hai(Tried? Is it what you think of it as? Trying seems to just keeping me at armś length.)" When the tension reached an all-time high, accusations and harsh remarks were hurled like bullets. Dev speaks louder. "Shaayad maine hamare baare mein galat samajha. Shaayad yaheen mujhase galati ho gai(Perhaps I got it wrong about us. Perhaps I made a mistake here.)" Anna is shaky. "Yadi aap aisa mahasoos karate hain, to shaayad aisa hi thi(If that's how you feel, maybe it was.)" A physical eruption resulted from the emotional strain. The bang of Dev's fist hitting the wall echoed throughout the room as he lost control of his rage. "Dev, stop!" When Anna struck Dev out of pure frustration and rage, the dispute reached a breaking point in intensity. Anna's face is covered with tears. "Enough already!Aapako mujhe nukasaan pahunchaane ke liye shabdon ka prayog band karana hoga(You must stop using words to harm me.)" Dev holds his face. "Tumane mujhe thappad maara(You slapped me?)" The sound of the slap lingered in the air as the room grew silent. With regret visible on their faces, Dev and Anna stood there gasping for air. "Mera yah iraada nahi thi(I didn't mean to...)" Dev says with a grimace. "Shaayad ham dono ko kuch jagah chaahiye(Maybe we both need some space.)" Overcome with a mixture of grief and rage, Anna left the room, leaving Dev by himself to deal with the fallout from their violent fight. "Hamane kya kiya hai(What have we done?)" Dev and Anna were both emotionally spent after their intense argument, and a heavy quiet fell between them. When they both realized they needed time apart, they decided to keep their distance from one another. With a sense of resignation, Dev spoke, feeling the weight of the recent conflict. "Shaayad Anna, hamen kuch samay alag rahana chaahiye. Is sthiti mein hamamen se koi bhi svasth nahi hai(Maybe Anna, we should have a little time apart. Neither of us is healthy in this situation.)" Anna nodded in agreement, her eyes still wet from the heartfelt conversation. "Dev,main vishvaas karati hoon ki aap sahi hai. Hum dono ko hosh mein aane ke liye samay chaahiye(I believe you are right. We both need time to come to our senses.)" 

There was an acknowledgment in the air that they had become more and more separated. "Main kabhi nahi chaahata tha ki baat yahaan tak ​​pahunche, Anna(I never wanted it to come to this, Anna.)" Anna loses it. "Dev,maine bhi nahi kiya. Lekin yah jaari nahi rah sakata ki hum kis tarah ek-doosare ko chot pahuchane(I didn't either. But this cannot continue to be how we hurt each other.)" They both agreed in silence to take a break, to give their relationship a chance to reflect and mend. "Aaie kuch samay nikaalen aur sochen ki hum vaastav mein kya chaahate hain(Let's take some time apart, think about what we really want.)" They were thinking about the unknown journey ahead, and the weight of the stillness was tangible. "I hope it's not goodbye, Anna." Anna glances back again. "Main bhi, Dev. Haalaanki, isase pahale ki hum ek-doosare ko phir se pa saken, hamen pahale khud ko khojana hogi(Me too, Dev. However, before we can find each other again, we must first find ourselves.)" A flicker of hope persisted in their hearts despite the suffering and uncertainty. "Shaayad yah break vah hoga jiski hamen majabooti se vaapasi karane ke liye jaroorat ha( Maybe this break will be what we need to come back stronger.)" Dev and Anna said their final goodbyes with sore hearts, but they had no choice. "Apana khyaal rakhana, Anna(Take care of yourself, Anna.)" For the final time, Anna looks at him. "Dev,aap bhi. Shaayad bhavishy mein hum phir se ek hone mein kamyab honge(you too. Perhaps in the future, we'll manage to reunite.)" They went their separate ways, withdrawing into their own worlds and bringing the burden of the past few days with them. Each member of Dev's family responded differently when they learned about Dev and Anna's separation, expressing a variety of feelings and worries. Ever perceptive of family dynamics, Sunaina felt the tension in the air. She struck up a conversation out of concern for Dev's wellbeing. "Dev,hamen alagaav ke baare mein bataaya gaya. Kya aap theek ho(we were informed about the separation. Are you alright?)" Dev gives a nod. "Main theek hoon Sunain Bhabhi. Mujhe sab kuch vyavasthit karane ke liye bas kuch samay chaahiye(I'm alright, Sunaina. I just need some time to organize everything.)" Tej, the older brother, adopted a more practical stance, offering advice along with words of encouragement. "Kabhi-kabho peechhe hatana zaroori hota hai. Philahaal aap khud par dhyaan den. Hum aapake liye khule hain(Sometimes it's important to step back. For the time being, concentrate on yourself. We are open to you.)" 

Dev's younger sister Masoom treated the incident with a mixture of interest and empathy. "Dev,kya hua bhaiya? Kya aap dono baaten nahi kar sakate(what happened, Bhaiya? Can't you two just talk things out?)" Dev sighs. "Masoom,yah aasaan nahi hai. Hamen bas thodi si jagah chaahiye(it's not easy. All we need is a little space.)" Dev's mother Aarti wanted to console her son because she was so worried about him. "Mujhe tumhe is tarah dekhakar dukh hua, beta. Agar hum kuch bhi kar sakate hain(I'm sorry to see you this way, Beta. If we can do anything at all...)" Dev is thankful. "Mom, thank you. Mujhe cheejon ko sulajhaane ke liye bas kuch samay chaahiye(All I need is some time to sort things out.)" Dev's father, Raj, recognized the complicated nature of relationships and tackled the matter with empathy. "Rishton mein utaar-chadhaav aate rahate hain, Dev. Hum madad ke liye yahaan hain, isalie apana samay len, lekin ise kabhi na bhoole(Relationships have highs and lows, Dev. We're here to help, so take your time, but never forget that.)" Hoshiyaar, who married into the family, provided an opinion based on his own encounters. "Dev,mera bhi kathin samay raha hai. Bas koi bhi tvarit nirnay lene se bachen. Har baat par dhyaan se vichaar karen(I've also had difficult times. Just avoid making any snap judgments. Consider everything carefully.)" Dev thinks critically. "Jiju,main karoonga(I will)" Dev's cousin sister Isha took a sympathetic and willing stance toward the matter. "Dev,alag-thalag mahasoos na karen. Agar aapako chat karane ke liye kisi ki jaroorat hai to main yahaan hoon(don't feel isolated. I'm here if you need someone to chat to.)" Dev's uncle Ram provided a viewpoint based on endurance and life experience. "Hamen jeevan mein baadhaon ka saamana karana padata hai, Dev. Jis tarah se hum unhe javaab dete hain vahi hamen banaata hai. Apana samay len, lekin yaad rakhen ki sabase mahatvapoorn kya hai(We face obstacles in life, Dev. The way we respond to them is what makes us. Take your time, but remember what's most important.)"