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Everyone is worried about Reema. Shehnaaz instructs Sidharth to be at home while she and Rudhra would go out searching for her. Sidharth however can't keep calm and he goes to search for her in disguise.

Rudhra gets a call from Naina who stayed at home in the afternoon informing him that Reema has returned and Rudhra inturn inform others. They all return home quickly.

Sidharth: Amma, where were you? Do you know, all of us were so much worried about you?

Reema: When I woke up even before the break of dawn, I panicked. I realised I am in a different place. It wasn't the same place which I had been waking up to since past 35 years. Everything which happened yesterday started running in my head. I was feeling suffocated here and then I realised that even you being my blood didn't think I was right because you weren't there.

Sidharth: Amma, I care for you..

Reema: Let me complete Sidharth. I sneaked out of the house not knowing where to go. I walked and walked until I was tired. I looked around and I was in the vicinity of a temple. I went and I sat on the stairs. Slowly devotees started arriving. I covered my face with the veil.

There was a huge line for darshan. I wondered if it was some festival today when I overheard people talking. They were here to celebrate your father's arrest. Each one had a story to tell and a heart wrenching story. They were happy and hoped that the court would punish him severely for his deeds.

I felt ashamed, ashamed of being his wife, ashamed of serving him blindly, ashamed of staying with a criminal and ashamed of enjoying benefits he earned by committing crimes. Staying inside the four walls and following his instructions, never allowed me to think anything besides him. When I stepped out, I realised my mistake.

Shehnaaz, I am sorry that I ignored you and acted wrong with you. What my son could understand, I failed to accept it. I failed to see your greatness that you continued with the relationship with my son even after being pained by his father. Failed to see that you truly cared for our safety.

Reema hugged Shehnaaz. Shehnaaz smiled through her tears. She was happy to have her back and being surrounded by all the loving people who loved her unconditionally.

Naina was moved by Reema's words. She hugged Rudhra and accepted her relationship with further no doubts.
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Shehnaaz: Sidharth, Our team has arranged for a small gathering to appreciate everyone involved in the success of the project. Rudhra bhaiyya and Naina bhabhi are also going. I don't know how you will feel hence I am in a dilemma if I should go or not. (She spoke hesitantly)

Sidharth: What's wrong in going there? You have worked hard, put your heart and soul in it and achieved this success. You aren't doing anything wrong. I suggest you should go.

Shehnaaz: (smiles) Really? (He nods) Will you join me?

Sidharth: What will I do there? I will stay back with Amma.

Shehnaaz: Hmm.. Okay.

Shehnaaz dials a number and speaks into the phone.

Shehnaaz: Hello Vikram, you've been bugging me with your messages since morning........(he speaks)... Yes Dum dum, I am coming with Rudhra bhaiyya and Naina tonight.... (He speaks)... Duffer!! I'll see you in the evening! Bye!

Sidharth was all ears to the conversation from the moment he heard the name Vikram.

Sidharth: Shehnaaz, Vikram is that Dhansukh guy right?

Shehnaaz: (giggles) Yes, my undercover and sting operation husband.

Sidharth: (cursed from inside) Haven't he ever played a role of your brother in sting operation?

Shehnaaz: Hmmm... No, for that my Rudhra bhaiyya is there right? (Laughs)

Sidharth: Is he married?

Shehnaaz: Of course he is.

Sidharth smiles.

Shehnaaz: You think he is in live-in with Naina bhabhi?

Sidharth: (confused) What? No, I'm talking about Vikram.

Shehnaaz: Oh!! We were talking about Rudhra bhaiyya before that question. No, Vikram is too young to be married. He is also 27 year old like me and guess what? We share our birthdays as well.

Sidharth pushed a fake smile on his face.

Shehnaaz: Okay, there is hardly an hour left. I need to get ready quickly for the event. Eat your dinner and sleep well, I will be late.

Sidharth: Shehnaaz.. what I was thinking.. wouldn't you be bored alone in the party? Rudhra bhaiyya will be with Naina, you see?

Shehnaaz: You don't know about my team yet. Vikram is super entertaining. With him around, I can never be bored.

Sidharth: Hmmm...

Shehnaaz opens the wardrobe and looks for her clothes. Sidharth was repenting as he rejected her offer to accompany her to the party.

He goes out and sits near Reema who was watching some daily soap on television. He pressed his hands erect on his either side on the sofa and rocked to and fro lost in his thoughts. Reema looked at him.

Reema: Sidharth, what happened? You seem to be disturbed. Did you had an argument with Shehnaaz?

Sidharth: Hmm.. No Amma! She is going for an event hosted by her colleagues along with Rudhra bhaiyya and Naina.

Reema: What about you? Aren't you going with them? If Naina can go even you could go right?

Sidharth: Hmmm.. Shehnaaz did call me but I refused, since you will be alone here.

Reema: Why are you worried about me? I am capable enough to stay at home alone. Anyways it's evening. In another hour this program will be over and I will have dinner and go to sleep. What's the need for you to stay back? If you want you can go with them.

Sidharth: Nevermind amma. Let her go, what will I do there?

Reema: Okay!

Reema gets busy in watching her serial. Sidharth goes back to his room and was stunned to find Shehnaaz dressed up for the party. She looked so pretty that he couldn't take off his eyes from her. She wore a maroon coloured bodycon dress which hugged her figure perfectly and flaunted her perfect curves.

Shehnaaz: How do I look?

She stood infront of him.

Sidharth: Stunning and super hot!

She twirled and what gave him chill was the slit behind the dress. He gulped thinking about her going alone to the party.

Sidharth: Shehnaaz.. I am getting so bored already. Amma is also watching her tele-drama.

Shehnaaz: (Frowned) You are telling me now after I spent so much time and put so much effort in getting ready. I would have stayed back that's why I asked you before itself.

She starts removing her earrings. He holds her hands to stop her.

Sidharth: When did I ask you to stay back baby? I was just thinking of coming with you. If you don't want me to come then no problem.

Shehnaaz: (plays with his buttons and speaks with a pouty face and lowered eyes) Then why can't you say it directly? What's the need to beat around the bush? And if I had any problem, I wouldn't have asked you before. You were the one who gave the reason of staying with Amma. How could I ask you to come with me by leaving amma alone?

Sidharth: (lifts her face up by pushing her chin with his finger and she looks into his eyes) Sorry, sweetheart. But now amma herself told me that I can go since she would go to bed after dinner.

Shehnaaz: Then don't waste time and get ready quickly. You wasted so much time. Bhaiyya is very punctual.

Sidharth dressed up quickly in no time earning a praise from his wife.

Rudhra and Naina were also ready to go to the party.

All four got into the car and drove to the venue.

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To be continued.. ❤️❤️