The room was filled with tension after the heated confrontation between Ranbir, Prachi, and the entire family. Prachi was just making her way to the living room after her breakdown, to grab few of her medicines which were left on the table. Everyone turns toward the sound, a momentary pause filling the room.

Raj (confused):

"Kaun ho sakta hai iss waqt? Humne kisi ko bulaya nahi tha(Who could it be at this time? We didn't call anyone.)"

As the door opens, Kunal Agnihotri steps in with a smile, wearing an air of confidence. He walks in like he belongs there, his gaze scanning the room before landing on Prachi.

Kunal (pretending to be a long-lost friend):

"Namaste, sab log. Main Kunal Agnihotri hoon... Prachi ki purani dosti waala(Hello, everyone. I am Kunal Agnihotri...Prachi's old friend.)" 

Esha: Main jaanta tha ki yah wahi raakshas tha(I knew it was that monster!)👾

Prachi (surprised, but keeping calm):

"Kunal... aap... yeh kya kar rahe hain yahaan(Kunal... you... what are you doing here?)" 

She stumbles over her words, unsure of how to react.

Kunal (smiling, walking up to her):

"Mujhe laga tha tumhare parivaar se milna chahiye tha. Bahut samay ho gaya hai, Prachi. Main tumhare saath bahut time guzaara hai(I thought I should have met your family. It's been a long time, Prachi. I have spent a lot of time with you.)"

He steps forward and embraces her, acting as if they share a long, close bond.

Ranbir (frowning, feeling uneasy):

"Kunal Agnihotri? Tum... tum yeh kaise? Prachi ne tumhare baare mein kabhi nahi bataya(Kunal Agnihotri? You... how can you be this? Prachi never told about you.)" 

Esha: Kaash vah aisa karate(I wish she would have!)😢

Namrata (eyes narrowing in suspicion, looking at Kunal with recognition):

"Yeh... yeh wahi Agnihotri hai na? Woh jo ek baar Prachi ke paas aake(This...this is the same Agnihotri, isn't it? The one who once came to Prachi...)

Kunal (grinning):

"Arre Namrata ji, aapko yaad hai mujhe? Aapka toh acche se chehra yaad tha. Wah, Prachi ke saath itna time guzaara tha, aur aap sabko yaad bhi nahi(Hey Namrata, do you remember me? I remembered your face very well. Wow, I spent so much time with Prachi, and you all don't even remember...)"(laughs awkwardly)."

Prachi freezes, her heart racing. She knows she has to act quickly, but for some reason, her feet feel heavy. She doesn't want to cause more trouble in front of everyone.

Prachi (looking at Kunal, hesitant but trying to smile):

"Main... main bas... kuch dino se stress mein hoon... Kunal, tum waisa kuch nahi samajhna. Aapko waisa kuch nahi hona chahiye tha, abhi sab kuch bahut mushkil hai(I... I'm just... stressed for a few days... Kunal, you don't understand like that. This shouldn't have happened to you, everything is very difficult right now.)" 

Esha: Bas use baahar nikaalo(Just kick him out!)😫

She forces a smile but feels trapped in the moment.

Ranbir (eyes glaring, a hint of anger in his voice):

"Kunal, tum yahaan kis liye aaye ho? Tum Prachi se kitni dosti rakhte ho... kiske liye yeh sab kar rahe ho(Kunal, what have you come here for? How much friendship do you have with Prachi...for whom are you doing all this?)" 

Esha: Meri ek hissa aisa hai jo is baat se khush hai ki protective Ranbir wapas aa gaya hai(There is a part of me that is happy that protective Ranbir is back!)😎

He stands, his voice rising, growing more protective of Prachi.

Kunal (casually):

"Arre, Ranbir bhai, main toh bas Prachi se purani dosti nibha raha hoon. Hum bahut ache dost the. Aap toh jaante hain ki pichle kuch saalon mein hum dono ne kaafi kuch saath kiya tha. Prachi ko thoda comfort dene aaya hoon, bas(Hey, Ranbir brother, I am just maintaining my old friendship with Prachi. We were very good friends. You know that we both had done a lot together in the last few years. I have come to give Prachi some comfort, that's all.)"

He pats Prachi's shoulder reassuringly.

Namrata (watching closely, her suspicion growing):

"Prachi... tumhe isse pichle waqt yaad hai? Yeh kaisa dosti ka rishta hai? Tum dono itne close ho... aur abhi tumhare saamne kuch aise aaye toh aise react kar rahe ho( Prachi...do you remember this last time? What kind of friendship is this? You two are so close... and now you are reacting like this when someone comes in front of you?)"

Esha: Namrata is representing Pranbirians! 😘

She looks at Prachi with confusion and concern.

Kunal (smirking, but his voice softening):

"Namrata ji, aap toh samajh sakti hain. Humne itna waqt saath bitaya hai, humare beech jo samajh thi... woh aaj bhi hai. Prachi ko kuch dino se dekha nahi, toh socha thoda time spend karoon(Namrata, you can understand. We have spent so much time together, the understanding we had between us is still there. I haven't seen Prachi for a few days, so thought of spending some time.)"

He turns to Prachi again with a wink.

Prachi (conflicted and defensive):

"Main... main bas kuch time chah rahi hoon sabse door rehne ka, Kunal. Sab kuch bahut jaldi ho gaya hai(I... I just want some time to stay away from everyone, Kunal. Everything happened too fast...)" 

She tries to step back, but feels trapped by Kunal's presence

Kunal (ignoring her discomfort, turning to Ranbir):

"Ranbir bhai, main samajhta hoon tumhare emotions, par... jab tak tum dono ke beech kuch resolve na ho, main yahaan bas Prachi ko thoda support dene aaya hoon. Dosti ka faayda lena chah raha hoon bas(Ranbir brother, I understand your emotions, but... until there is some resolution between you two, I am just here to give some support to Prachi. I just want to take advantage of friendship.)"

Esha: Oh you shut up! 😒🤐

He smiles disarmingly, though his eyes hold something more sinister beneath.

Ranbir (eyes narrowing, voice tense):

"Yeh sab... yeh sab bilkul theek nahi lag raha, Kunal. Tumhare intentions mujhe samajh aane lage hain. Agar tumhein yeh sab dosti lagti hai, toh mujhe lagta hai ki tumhari dosti ke pichhe kuch aur hai(All this... all this doesn't seem right at all, Kunal. I am beginning to understand your intentions. If you think all this is friendship, then I think there is something else behind your friendship.)" 

Kunal (laughs nonchalantly, but his eyes are cold):

"Ranbir bhai, yeh toh tum samajh nahi paoge... dosti ka matlab kya hota hai. Tum toh apni zindagi ke saath khilte ho... main bas Prachi ke saath khilne aaya hoon(Ranbir brother, this you won't get understand...what is the meaning of friendship? You bloom with your life... I have just come to bloom with Prachi.)"

Esha: Why do you need Prachi! 🙄😡

He gives a sly smile, which sends a chill through the room.

Namrata (to herself, softly):

"Yeh kya ho raha hai... Prachi... tum yeh kaisa rishta bana rahe ho? Kunal toh tumhara sabse bada dushman tha(What is happening... Prachi... what kind of relationship are you creating? Kunal was your biggest enemy.)"

She mutters under her breath.

Kartik (fuming, stepping in between Kunal and Prachi, raising his voice):

"Kunal! Tum yahaan kya kar rahe ho? Tum khud ko Prachi ka dost samajhte ho? Tumne usse kitna kuch diya hai? Yeh sab jo tum keh rahe ho, mujhe sab samajh aane laga hai(Kunal! What are you doing here? You consider yourself a friend of Prachi? How much have you given her? I am beginning to understand everything you are saying.)" 

He steps forward, glaring at Kunal.

Prachi (tears in her eyes, her voice shaky):

"Main... main kuch samajh nahi pa rahi hoon... sab kuch mushkil ho gaya hai... yeh sab... Kunal... tum yeh sab kahan le jaa rahe ho(I... I am not able to understand anything... everything has become difficult... all this... Kunal... where are you taking all this?)" 

Her words tremble with confusion and fear.

Kunal (trying to calm her down):

"Prachi, tum samajh rahi ho na? Tumhare aur mere beech jo kuch tha, woh waisa hi rahega. Tum mujhe apne saath samajh rakhna chahti ho ya nahi, main tumhara saath hamesha dunga (Prachi, you are understanding right? Whatever was between you and me will remain the same. Whether you want to consider me your support or not, I will always support you.)"  

He puts his hand on her shoulder comfortingly, as though claiming ownership over her.

Ranbir (to himself, angry and frustrated, muttering quietly):

"Yeh kya ho raha hai, Prachi? Tumne is insaan ko apne paas kyun rakha? Tumhein samajhna hoga ki yeh sab sirf tumhare liye nahi, humare liye bhi important hai(What is happening, Prachi? Why did you keep this person with you? You have to understand that all this is important not only for you, but for us too.)" 

Esha: Prachi you should have told sooner! 😞

He looks at Prachi, confusion and hurt written all over his face.

The living room is full of people—the Aggarwal family family, the Kohli family, Dhavani and her father Suraj, and now Kunal, who has just made his dramatic reappearance. The air is thick with unspoken words and suspicious glances. Ranbir stands in a corner, watching Kunal's every move, his fists clenched. Namrata sits beside Babita, her eyes darting between Kunal and Prachi, trying to piece together the truth.

Kunal (grinning, addressing everyone): "Mujhe pata tha ki tum sab yahan miloge. Prachi ne kabhi mention nahi kiya ki tumhara parivaar itna bada aur pyara hai(I knew I would find all of you here. Prachi never mentioned her family was so big and loving.)"

Babita (smiling politely): "Beta, tum kaun ho? Prachi se kab mile(Son, who are you? When did you meet Prachi?)"

Esha: Main baar-baar bhool raha hoon ki Babita Aunty aur Raj uncle ko is ghatana aur is aadmi ke baare mein kabhi pata nahi chala(I keep forgetting that Babita and Raj never knew about the incident and this guy!)😔😭

Kunal (placing an arm around Prachi, who stiffens but doesn't pull away, trying to avoid suspicion): "Aunty, hum college ke doston mein se hain. Kabhi inse poochhiye, inse kaise milne ka chance mila tha mujhe(Aunty, we were college friends. You should ask her how lucky I was to meet her back then.)"

Namrata (narrowing her eyes, muttering under her breath): "College ka dost? Ye wahi ladka toh nahi(A college friend? Isn't he the same guy...?)"

Ranbir catches Namrata's words and glares at Kunal. His unease grows by the second. He steps forward, his voice icy.

Esha: Ranbir ko apni nanad par bharosa hai(Ranbir trusts his sister-in-law!)😊😘

Ranbir (sarcastically): "Bohot saalon ke baad dosti yaad aayi hai, Kunal? Ya kisi aur wajah se yahan aaye ho(Remembering your friendship after so many years, Kunal? Or is there another reason you're here?)"

Kunal (smirking): "Bas Prachi ko dekhne ka mann tha, aur kya. Itni saal baad achanak pata chala ki woh yahan hai, toh aaya(I just felt like seeing Prachi, that's all. After so many years, I found out she was here, so I came.)"

Prachi tries to maintain her composure, but Ranbir's glare makes her shift uncomfortably. She feels trapped between Kunal's sinister presence and Ranbir's growing suspicion.

Suraj (breaking the tension, addressing Kunal): "Prachi ke dost ho toh Ranbir aur Dhavani ki shaadi ka invitation tumhe milna chahiye. Dono ki baatein finalize hone wali hai(If you're Prachi's friend, you should get an invitation to Ranbir and Dhavani's wedding. It's almost finalized.)"

Esha: Ye dono sabse achi dushman jodi banane wali hain(These two are going to be the best enemy duo!)😡🤧

Dhavani (hesitantly): "Papa, abhi toh(Papa, it's not yet...)"

Esha: Mujhe aashchary hai ki uske baare mein sachchai kya hai(I wonder what is the truth about her...)😕

Suraj (cutting her off): "Dhavani, Ranbir ke saath nayi shuruaat karne ka mauka mile toh usse chhodna nahi chahiye(Dhavani, if you get a chance to start afresh with Ranbir, don't let it slip away.)"

Ranbir clenches his jaw but stays silent, his eyes flitting to Prachi, who looks down to avoid his gaze. Her silence feels like a betrayal to him.

Kunal (mockingly, to Prachi): "Ranbir aur Dhavani ki shaadi ho rahi hai? Tumhe toh khush hona chahiye. Mujhe toh lagta tha ki tum Ranbir ke liye bas ek dost ho(Ranbir and Dhavani are getting married? You should be happy. I thought you were just a friend to Ranbir.)"

Esha: Yeah right! 🙄😒👊

Prachi flinches, her hands tightening into fists. Ranbir notices her reaction, but before he can say anything, Kunal steps closer to her.

Kunal (lowering his voice, softly but with menace): "Prachi, yaad hai maine tumse kya kaha tha? Agar tumne mujhe apni family ka part nahi banaya, toh agle baar kaun bachega iska koi bharosa nahi(Prachi, do you remember what I told you? If you don't make me part of your family, there's no guarantee who survives next time.)"

Esha: Not again! 😭

Prachi's breath hitches. She forces a fake smile to avoid arousing suspicion.

Babita (observing Prachi's discomfort): "Prachi, sab theek hai na? Tum thoda pareshaan lag rahi ho(Prachi, is everything okay? You seem a bit troubled.)"

Prachi (nodding quickly, her voice shaky): "Haan Chachi, sab theek hai. Bas... thoda thak gayi hoon("Yes, Aunty, everything's fine. I'm just... a bit tired.)"

Ranbir watches her closely, his instincts screaming that something is wrong. He takes a step closer to her.

Ranbir (firmly): "Prachi, tumse baat karni hai. Abhi(Prachi, I need to talk to you. Now.)"

Kunal (interjecting smoothly): "Kya zarurat hai, Ranbir? Agar baat karni hoti toh yeh khud tumse baat kar leti(What's the need, Ranbir? If she wanted to talk, she would have come to you herself.)"

Esha: Stop interfering! 😶

Ranbir shoots Kunal a death glare but turns back to Prachi.

Ranbir (gritting his teeth): "Main wait kar raha hoon. Tumhare paas waqt hai samjhane ka(I'll be waiting. You have time to explain.)"

Prachi hesitates but nods weakly, her heart racing with panic.

Ranbir (muttering): "Ab samajh aaya mujhe. Iska sach samne lana hi padega(Now I understand. I have to bring out his truth.")"

It's evening, and the stars are just beginning to appear in the sky. Prachi steps outside, seeking a moment of peace amidst the chaos. She clutches her shawl tightly, her thoughts heavy with turmoil. She doesn't notice Kunal quietly approaching until he's right beside her.

Kunal, with his signature smirk, steps closer, feigning friendliness again. Ranbir is walking towards the area but halts abruptly when he hears voices. From his position, he can only hear Kunal's words and sees their silhouettes.

Kunal (softly, oozing charm): "Prachi, tumhare saath yeh chandni raat aur yeh shaant jagah... mujhe lagta hai jaise humara kismet mujhe yahan le aayi ho(Prachi, this moonlit night and this peaceful place... I feel like destiny brought me here to you.)"

Prachi (nervously): "Kunal, yeh baatein karne ka yeh sahi waqt nahi hai(Kunal, this isn't the right time for these talks...)"

Kunal (interrupting, louder now to ensure Ranbir hears): "Aur waqt? Prachi, humare beech jo tha, uska waqt kabhi nahi badla. Main aaj bhi tumhare liye wahi mehsoos karta hoon jo uss din kiya tha jab tumhe pehli baar dekha tha(And time? Prachi, what we had never changed. I still feel the same for you today as I did the first time I saw you.)"

Esha: Chhhi! 🤢

Ranbir freezes, his fists clenching as he processes Kunal's words.

Kunal (leaning closer to Prachi): "Tumhare baal ab bhi utne hi sundar hain jaise tab the, jab maine tumhe uss function mein dekha tha. Aur tumhari muskaan? Woh toh ek din ke liye bhi meri yaadon se nahi gayi(Your hair is just as beautiful as it was the day I saw you at that function. And your smile? It hasn't left my memories for a single day.)"

Prachi (stepping back, her voice firm yet low): "Kunal, bas karo. Yeh sab kehkar tum kya prove karna chahte ho(Kunal, stop it. What are you trying to prove by saying all this?)"

Kunal (ignoring her protests, speaking louder): "Tum jitna bhi deny karo, Prachi, sach toh yeh hai ki main tumhare bina adhura hoon. Tumne kabhi notice nahi kiya par tum meri zindagi ban gayi ho(No matter how much you deny it, Prachi, the truth is that I'm incomplete without you. You never noticed, but you've become my entire life.)"

Esha: You better watch that mouth before you awaken the RK! 😎😏

Ranbir's jaw tightens as he struggles to stay calm.

Kunal (with mock sincerity): "Main jaanta hoon ki tumhare dil mein abhi bhi wahi ehsaas hai. Tum jitna chhupana chahti ho, chhupa nahi paogi(I know you still feel the same way deep down. No matter how much you try to hide it, you can't.)"

Ranbir (to himself, in disbelief): "Yeh kya bakwas kar raha hai? Prachi aur iske beech... kya chal raha hai(What nonsense is he talking? Between him and Prachi... what's going on?)"

Ranbir's heart races as he tries to decide whether to confront them or wait for more.

Kunal (softening his tone): "Tumhare saath guzaare woh lamhe... mujhe lagta hai ki yeh duniya ka sabse bada tohfa tha. Prachi, tumne kabhi socha ki hum dono ek saath kaise hote(The moments I spent with you... I feel like they were the greatest gift in the world. Prachi, have you ever thought about how it would be if we were together?)"

Esha: Pranbir fandom get ready to attack! 😡👹

Prachi (angrily, but keeping her voice low): "Kunal, main tumse yeh baat bilkul nahi karna chahti. Tum samajh kyun nahi rahe ho(Kunal, I absolutely don't want to discuss this with you. Why don't you understand?)"

Kunal (ignoring her, speaking even louder): "Agar tum ek baar haan keh do, Prachi, toh main puri duniya ko jeet sakta hoon. Ranbir ya koi aur... tumhe woh khushi nahi de sakta jo main de sakta hoon(If you just say yes once, Prachi, I can conquer the whole world. Ranbir or anyone else... they can't give you the happiness I can.)"

At this, Ranbir storms into the courtyard, unable to control his anger anymore. His voice booms, startling both Kunal and Prachi.

Ranbir (furiously): "Kunal! Yeh tum kya bakwas kar rahe ho(Kunal! What nonsense are you talking about?)"

Esha: Finally! 😌

Kunal (pretending to be surprised): "Arre, Ranbir... tumne toh humein dara hi diya. Hum bas purani yaadon ki baat kar rahe the(Oh, Ranbir... you scared us. We were just talking about old memories.)"

Prachi (hurriedly): "Ranbir, yeh kuch nahi tha. Bas chhodo(Ranbir, it was nothing. Just let it go.)"

Ranbir (glaring at Kunal): "Mujhe nahi lagta ki is ghar mein kisi ko tumhare purani yaadon mein interest hoga, Kunal. Tumhe agar yahan rehna hai toh apni had mein raho(I don't think anyone in this house is interested in your old memories, Kunal. If you want to stay here, stay in your limits.)"

Kunal (smirking, unfazed): "Tum toh bas galat samajh rahe ho, Ranbir. Main toh bas ek dost ki tarah baat kar raha tha(You're misunderstanding, Ranbir. I was just talking like a friend.)"

Esha: What kind of friend says those things? 😲

https://youtu.be/HPsxxBhv9kc

Ranbir storms into his room, slamming the door behind him. His chest heaves with anger, and his emotions are in turmoil after hearing Kunal's words. Frustrated, he picks up a glass from the bedside table and hurls it across the room. The shattering sound echoes as shards scatter, and a sharp piece cuts into his hand. Blood trickles down, but Ranbir doesn't flinch, lost in his whirlwind of emotions.

Esha: Ranbir! Control! 😱

Do pal ruka

Khwaabon ka caravan

(It stopped for a couple of moments

This caravan of dreams)

Ranbir (to himself, in anguish): "Kya kar raha hoon main? Kyun har baar dard wahi deta hai jo sabse zyada pyaar karta hai? Prachi, tum mujhe samajh kyun nahi paati(What am I doing? Why is it that the one I love the most causes me the most pain? Prachi, why can't you understand me?)"

Esha: Now I can see why he is like this! 😭

Aur phir chal diye

Tum kahan hum kahan

(And then we left

In separate directions)

Suddenly, the back door of his room creaks open. Prachi enters, her face pale with worry. She had seen him through the window and couldn't ignore his injury.

Do pal ki thi

Yeh dilon ki daastan

(It lasted for a couple of moments

This story of our love)

Prachi (scolding, almost shouting): "Ranbir! Yeh kya kar rahe ho tum? Apne aap ko chot pahunchana kaun si samajhdari hai(Ranbir! What are you doing? Hurting yourself—how is that sensible?)"

Esha: Chupe hue hisse ko uski parwah hai(Hidden part cares about him!)😊🥰

Aur phir chal diye

Tum kahan hum kahan

(And then we left

In separate directions)

Ranbir (startled, looking at her): "Tum kyun aayi ho? Tumhe kya farak padta hai(Why are you here? Why do you care?)"

Aur phir chal diye

Tum kahan hum kahan

(And then we left

In separate directions)

Prachi (ignoring his words, grabbing his hand gently): "Bas chup raho! Tumhare haath se khoon beh raha hai. Agar infection ho gaya toh kya hoga? Mujhe tumhare sawaal ka jawab nahi dena (Just keep quiet! Your hand is bleeding. What if it gets infected? I'm not answering your questions.)"

Esha: That's our chikchiki! 🥺

Tum the ke thi koi ujli kiran

Tum the ya koi kali muskayi thi

(Was it you or a ray of light

Was it you or a smiling flowerbud)

She pulls him towards the chair and makes him sit down. Quickly grabbing a first aid kit from the nearby table, she begins to clean the wound.

Tum the ya sapnon ka tha saawan

Tum the ke khushiyon ki ghata chayi thi

(Was it you or the rain of dreams

Was it you or the clouds of joy spread)

Ranbir (watching her, his voice softens): "Prachi, main theek ho jaunga. Tum yeh sab kyun kar rahi ho(Prachi, I'll be fine. Why are you doing all this?)"

Tum the ke tha koi phool khila

Tum the ya mila tha mujhe naya jahaan

(Was it you or a blossomed flower

Was it you or I found a new world)

Prachi (teary-eyed, trying to mask her emotions): "Ranbir, tumhare liye yeh sab karna mera farz hai. Aur agar tum khud ka dhyan nahi rakh sakte, toh mujhe karna padega(Ranbir, it's my duty to do this for you. And if you can't take care of yourself, I'll have to do it.)"

Esha: Yah mujhe us pal ki yaad dilata hai jab woh balcony mein cheekh raha tha aur usane usaki dekhbhal ki thi(This reminds me of that moment he was sneezing in the balcony and she took care of him!)😭

Do pal ruka

Khwaabon ka caravan

(It stopped for a couple of moments

This caravan of dreams)

Ranbir (with a faint smile, his eyes glistening): "Farz? Ya kuch aur, Prachi? Tum abhi bhi mujhe apna nahi maanti ho(Duty? Or something else, Prachi? Do you still not think of me as yours?)"

Aur phir chal diye

Tum kahan hum kahan

(And then we left

In separate directions)

Prachi pauses for a moment, her hands trembling slightly as she wraps the bandage around his hand. Memories flood her mind—moments of love, laughter, and the bond they once shared.

Esha: Please un kshanon ko wapas lao yaar... aap logon ko bhi iske liye taiyaar rehna hoga Author ji ke liye(Please bring back those moments man...you guys need to be willing for this Author ji too!)🤧😩

Do pal ki thi

Yeh dilon ki daastan

(It lasted for a couple of moments

This story of our love)

Ranbir (softly, almost whispering): "Yaad hai jab tumhari sandal toot gayi thi aur maine tumhare liye boots kharide the? Tumhari aankhon mein woh gussa aur sharmaana... aaj bhi yaad hai mujhe(Remember when your sandal broke, and I bought boots for you? The anger and shyness in your eyes... I still remember it.)"

Aur phir chal diye

Tum kahan hum kahan

(And then we left

In separate directions)

Prachi (quickly looking away, fighting back tears): "Woh sab purani baatein hain, Ranbir. Ab woh sab kuch nahi hai(That's all in the past, Ranbir. None of it matters now.)"

Tum the ya khushboo hawaon mein thi

Tum the ya rang sari dishaon mein the

(Was it you or the fragrance in the air

Was it you or the colours everywhere)

Ranbir (with pain in his voice): "Par mere liye toh sab kuch wahi hai, Prachi. Tum badal gayi ho, par mera pyaar nahi badla(But for me, everything is still the same, Prachi. You may have changed, but my love hasn't.)"

Tum the ya roshni raahon mein thi

Tum the ya geet goonje fizaon mein the

(Was it you or the light in the paths

Was it you or songs echoing in the air)

Prachi finishes bandaging his hand and abruptly stands up. She avoids his gaze, her own emotions threatening to break through.

Tum the mile ya mili thi manzilein

Tum the ke tha jaadu bhara koi samaa

(Was it you or did I find the destination

Was it you or a magical atmosphere)

Prachi (firmly): "Bas, Ranbir. Apna khayal rakhna seekho. Mujhe aur kuch nahi sunna(Enough, Ranbir. Learn to take care of yourself. I don't want to hear anything more.)"

Do pal ruka

Khwaabon ka caravan

(It stopped for a couple of moments

This caravan of dreams)

She turns to leave, but Ranbir grabs her wrist gently, his voice desperate.

Esha: The way he pulls her back! 😘😏

Aur phir chal diye

Tum kahan hum kahan

(And then we left

In separate directions)

Ranbir: "Prachi, kyun bhaag rahi ho mujhse? Ek baar dil se batao, kya tumhare dil mein mere liye kuch nahi bacha(Prachi, why are you running away from me? Just tell me honestly—don't you feel anything for me anymore?)"

Do pal ki thi

Yeh dilon ki daastan

(It lasted for a couple of moments

This story of our love)

Prachi (pulling her hand away, her voice breaking): "Ranbir, tum deserve karte ho... kisi aur ko. Main ab woh Prachi nahi hoon. Aur jaan len ki aap ko Dhavani ke prati vaphaadaar rehne ki jaroorat hai kyunki aap usase shadi karne ja rahe hain. Anyatha Suraj uncle bhi khush nahi honge(Ranbir, you deserve... someone else. I'm not that Prachi anymore. And know that you need to stay loyal to Dhavani because you are going to marry her. Suraj uncle won't be happy otherwise either.)"

Esha: Woh tumhare baare mein poochh raha hai(He is asking about you!)😫😤

Aur phir chal diye

Tum kahan hum kahan

(And then we left

In separate directions)

Without looking back, she rushes out of the room, leaving Ranbir sitting there, shattered and alone, with her words echoing in his mind.

Aur phir chal diye

Tum kahan hum kahan

(And then we left

In separate directions)

Ranbir looks down at his bandaged hand, a tear escaping his eye. The pain in his heart is far greater than any physical wound.

Esha: Our Baklu is crying! 😭

Aur phir chal diye

Tum kahan hum kahan

(And then we left

In separate directions)