The pattern of Virat coming to pick up Sai is now a regular occurrence… he patiently waits for her everyday be it early morning or late evenings… and on the days he cannot, promptly sends her a message about his inability to come.

A new ritual that they have started is Virat taking Sai to eat whatever she feels like on that particular day. Chaat and icecreams being hot favourites… although Sai has also started to enjoy continental food which she didn't like earlier. The first time she asked for a lasagna, Virat was confused and asked her again for confirmation but then eager to please her, took her to an Italian restaurant where she had her fill.

One of the days, when Sai is a bit cranky than usual, Virat asks her why she is upset. At first, Sai is unsure whether to tell him but later mentions that she is getting fat and none of her clothes fit her anymore. 
Virat chuckles with laughter which irritates her more and she grumpily turns her face away… but then to pacify her he takes her shopping. 
Sai purposely selects all flowy dresses and suits and while Virat shows her a form fitting dress, she denies it. Virat is a bit disheartened but then she selects another one in the same colour as a truce. 

As they sit in the car, Virat pulls Sai slightly and turns her around. Sai is wondering why he did that, when he pulls her cheeks and whispers,
"Ye tum golu polu cute lag rahi ho vaise. This weight agrees with you"
Sai blushes profusely and turns her face to the other side where Virat sees her reflection in the window. Taking it as a positive sign, Virat decides on this tactic to win Sai back.

It's been a month like this when Virat broaches the subject of her moving to Chavan Niwas again. But Sai denies it, disturbing Virat. Seeing him morose though, Sai gently offers a hug. 
Mentally cursing her hormones for getting too emotional but happy for the familiar warmth, Sai leans a bit longer but then quickly leaves him. 
Virat is ecstatic. It's been the first instance that Sai has initiated a hug in as many months and he is delirious. For the life of him, he cannot wipe the grin off his face.
Flustered, Sai admonishes him,
"Itna khush hone ki jarurat nahi hai.. main vapas nahi aa rahi aapke saath… vo to bas aise hi"
Virat is disheartened again and moves away and as much as Sai wants to go to him, she convinces herself to be aloof, for the sake of the child.

Ashwini has called Sai to Chavan Niwas for a ritual and has made sure that Virat won't know about it. 

Sai reaches Chavan Niwas and Ashwini takes her to her room. Mansi is already there. Ninad has been sent on an errand so that he too is unaware of it. 
Ashwini makes her sit on the chaurang and does the ritual with Mansi doing the honours. Sai is given a green saree, bangles and oti. Sai happily accepts and asks Ashwini of the significance of it. 

Ashwini explains that it's called 'Chor choli'. It happens in the third month of pregnancy and post this the pregnancy is officially declared to near and dear ones. The green is symbolic of the new sprout that is growing in the mother's womb. 
Happy tears form in Sai's eyes and with this ritual Mansi has also officially taken up the role of Sai's mother. 

They all come out of the room and Sai is observing the shifted dynamics of the house. The absence of Bhavani Kaku and Pakhi has created a beautiful peace and everyone seems to be more relaxed in their whole demeanour. Karishma has now started working and walks in carrying the bag of groceries she is supposed to pick up. 
Seeing Sai, she happily comes to her and hugs her. 
Ashwini and Mansi too join in and the ladies enjoy a fun gossip session on the dining table, a relaxed environment compared to the usual stuffy settings. 

Virat has walked in straight home as Sai had informed him that he does not need to pick her up today. He is about to go directly to his room when the peals of laughter and especially a sound that is music to his ears makes him turn around and follow it. 
He is pleasantly surprised to see Sai sitting there enjoying her evening and cannot help but lean in and unabashedly stare at her. 
Karishma sees it and clears her throat bringing him out of his stupor. 

That makes everyone look around and Sai sees Virat staring at her. She blushes uncontrollably. 
"Sai tum yaha??? Tumne to kaha tha ki tum apne dosto se milne ja rahi ho??"
Sai is a bit in a fix but quickly recovering, waves her arms around and says,
"Haan to dosto se hi to milne aai hun… "
Ashwini and Mansi smile at her quick thinking and the smart Karishma guesses what is happening. 

She sides with Sai and replies,
"Haan to aapke alawa aur bhi log hai iss ghar main jo Sai bhabhi se pyaar karte hai"
Virat tries desperately hard to hide his face and so does Sai at this. 
Chuckling, Karishma drags Sai to the terrace and Virat follows them. Sai instinctively puts her hand across her tummy and asks Karishma to slow down. She does and they spend a few minutes chatting until Karishma has enough of Virat's stare and says,
"Thik hai Virat Dada, ja rahi hun… ghooriye mat"

Virat and Sai suddenly feel an uncomfortable silence and sit quietly remembering their green tea dates. 
Virat finally speaks up,
"To tum kab aa rahi ho Sai? Kuch decide Kiya?"
Sai doesn't speak but shakes her head in denial.
Virat walks to her and holding her hands in his says,
"Sai … I now realise main kitna galat tha… O should have listened to you.. but I can never make up the lost time and all those times when I should have been with you. I am sorry for all that. Shayad kitne bhi sorry kam hi padenge… but please… I miss you… I miss us… I miss all those times when I could talk to you, spend time with you. Please maaf kardo aur vapas aajao na… please"

Sai is overcome with emotions, her hormones playing havoc in her mind but also willing to not give in so easily, she says,
"I know… I miss that all too… but just a few days more. Aaj yaha aake aur is badle hue mahol ko dekh ke acchha laga. Feeling much better. So I will think about it. Tab tak can I have a look at our room?"
Virat is stunned, because he can see her relenting but her wish to see 'their room' pleases him more. 
As Sai walks in, the familiarity warms her and she realises she misses this space. For a long time, it was her space, her only space in the whole house. As she moves around, she looks surprised that the bed is impeccably set, as if no one has slept on it and she notices the comforter on the armchair. 

Virat is observing her movements, how she is gently running her hand over the chair and her favourite desk, touching the leaves of the bamboo plant and then the photo frames on the shelf. She moves to the cupboard and takes out her copy of the photo frame, keeps it in her bag and passes a smile to Virat.

Overcome with relief, Virat hugs her and kisses her forehead. As he is about to tighten the hug, he feels her shifting but the call from Ashwini makes them move apart. 
Sai goes downstairs and Virat stands still for a few moments more, reliving the hug that has happened just now. 

Coming downstairs a few minutes later, he sees Sai ready to go and half heartedly, he takes Mansi bua and Sai to their other home.