Geetha came through Awadh greeting the all so familiar faces there with a beautiful smile while her mind is already guessing her best friend's rebukes for the delay.

She is late because she was occupied packing the luggage not just her's but her daughter's also & instructing the house helps to take care of her husband for the next few days. They are going for vacation at their hometown. Actually they planned to leave today but Lalitha will not spare if they skip the Navaratri Night this year too. And as it's festive time, Vijay had to be in Delhi for smooth celebrations.

But will her bestie understand all of this? Nah! Instead taunts her saying I am not important to you.

It's an everyday thing. Lalitha gets angry for little little things just like her daughter...Bunny. Right.

She often wonders whether Lord Brahma exchanged their daughters or what because they are quite opposite to their very own mothers. 

While Nandu and her are calm,composed ladies the other two are purely crazy and chaotic.

How could that be possible?

Might be because they spent too much time together during the pre natal period as both were pregnant nearly at the same time and Lalitha already had the experience of one. She mostly guided her well except for few wierd things but what Geetha couldn't see was that her crazy bestie was guiding her daughter in the tummy too.

"My Bad", she repents a lot of times but never regrets.

The thoughts put a warm smile on her as she steps inside the Opera House only for it to lessen when she saw no one from the family.

Actually from the time she got down the car, there's something tense in the atmosphere especially near the Opera House but nothing aloud.

She glances around once again when she spots Krishna & Teja at a pillar discussing among themselves.

Quietly reaching, she puts her hand on both their shoulders, totally alarming them.

"Mein hu.", Geetha assures not understanding why are they so frightened.

"Kya ma? Aap ne mujhe dara diya", Teja tries to relax.

"Ha Di", even Krishna felt the same.

"Tu darthi bhi hein?", Geetha reprises but comes back to the point glimpsing around, "Kya ho raha hein yaha?"

Her question bought an unseen excited realization in Teja.

A wide smile appeared on her face that it removed all the sadness in her eyes.

"Independence Day celebrations"

"What?"

"Sachi ma", Teja confirms with such wierd happiness that Geetha gets irritated,"Thum chup raho. Krishna thum bolo kya hua?"

He looks at Teja once & begins,"Di wo..",

He briefs her about the unanticipated engagement & it's repercussions.

Apparently, after disappearing for more than 20 mins which had put both the families on edge, Gautham called Kabir from a different number & asked him to pass the call to his father to let him know that Govt called for a surprise Income Tax raid on them, they had their officers at their palace in Rajasthan & their phones are being tapped which is the reason why he called to Kabir. It was shocking but when his father reminded him of the engagement, he brushed it off saying he would do it other day & instead hurried them to return as he's already on the way.

Income Tax calls for apprehension.They are clean but this is a blow to their name which needs to be taken care of asap.

By that time, both the families moved to the residence in Awadh making up an excuse to the guests.

Janaki Devi didn't like a bit of the conversation.

Dev's are admired & respected in Rajasthan for their intelligence and compassion which is why she even thought about the alliance but the groom's act showed his dumbness in work, negligence towards Nandana & mainly, disrespect to her family, the thing she's intolerable at.

Not a beat later, she cancelled the alliance then & there, politely showing them the way outside.

Krishna finished & saw her mother who seemed bolted.

Geetha couldn't imagine the entire scenario. More than the shocking events that occurred, she is scared to think about the consequences. Because she knew it's not just about today's decision but about  tomorrow's gossips. Not about the few people present here but the world which would question later.

She needed to talk to her best friend as she scurried to meet Lalitha.

Amidst this, no body wondered how there could be a sudden raid on them?

AWADH

A wave of disappointment flew over Senior Dehwaars. The night isn't supposed to end this way.

They are quite but somehow people got the hint & it doesn't take much time for the country to know. Thanks to the 5G net they brought.

After 3 hours, they are in the living room sending off the guests & relatives except Janaki Devi who's in her abode since she took the decision.

Lalitha couldn't be with her daughter because she need to be present as the host, as her mother in law & husband are preparing for the coming events like how to break the news to the media etc.

Her best friend took care of Nandana understanding her obligations.

She makes everything easy for her.

Relieved, she fulfilled all her duties & is now back with the family.

They still need to talk.

Everyone are in their own thoughts.

Denying is easy but the aftermath is not and for a name like them it is harder.

They need a precise plan and time to set things right but no one wanted Nandana to get indulge in the mess. She should be unaware.

But how to keep her in dark?

The question is answered by a statement from Geetha,

"Nandu ko mein leke Jana chahti hu"

All of them looked at her in surprise.

"Bahot time hua hein Nandu ko waha jake. Unse mil payegi aur holidays bhi enjoy kar payegi", she reasons warmly.

Though Lalitha is happy at the idea but she's sure that nobody would agree to her so she herself is about to deny but halts hearing somebody's reply, "Theekey."

It's from her husband, Kabir.

"Kab ja rahe ho?", he politely asks Geetha to which she replies, "Tomorrow morning"

He nods in no, "Aaj raat hi jayiye. Fahad sab kuch ready karega."

Lalitha is shocked so are others but they decipher he doesn't want Nandu to face tomorrow from here.

Though it's not their plan, Geetha agrees for early departure because of Nandana & thinks to inform Vijay about the change of events.

Looking at the boys, Kabir also adds, "Adhvik aur Arshad thum log bhi jao unke saath. It's been a long time since you both took a break.Consider this as a holiday."

They didn't want to but still agree to him.

"Good. The jet will be here in an hour anything else Fahad will take care.Ok?Take care of yourselves.Have a safe journey"

Glancing at Nandana once, he leaves from there dialing his secretary Fahad & thinking on how to convince his mother while his daughter looks at him in longing.

Throughout the night, only one soul has been so happy & excited, who is Tejasswi.

She subtly moved aside to the lawn of Awadh.

What she thought would be a special party turned into much awaited memorable night just for her.

So many good things happened.

Nandu got independence, they are gonna spend their holidays together that too at Nani's...omg!

That's too much.

Unable to contain her excitement, she dances a little giggling to herself until the gust of cool air calms her a bit.

"This 1 week is going to be so good. I can't wait."

Just that thought makes her giggle again when she remembers that she need to help her mother.

Before leaving, she murmurs peeking at the thick clouds in the dark empty sky,

"Hey Khule aasman.. Kashmir ki waadiyan ko bolo...ki ham aa rahe hein"

Chuckling, she runs away and a cracker bursts into the dark sky illuminating it with bright colors marking the beginning of the festival.

Picture tho baaki hein mera dost..!

Happy New Year & Happy Makar Sankranti!🔥🤩

Let's meet in Kashmir...again!