Pallavi acts good and lies to Rudra. He asks Jhanak to go and get ready. She leaves. He scolds Pallavi and walks away. Anirudh tells Arshi that they won’t think about Jhanak anymore and assures her that she is the one who matters. He asks Appu to go to her room. Appu cries and leaves. Rudra and Jhanak arrive at the dance show. He asks her if everything is fine. She replies yes. He offers her some food.
A man approaches them and says their team is in the parking lot and wants to make a docu-drama. He asks if they can shoot it now. Rudra agrees and wishes Jhanak all the best before leaving. Meanwhile, Anirudh brings Arshi to his room. She notices the candle and flower decorations and asks if he is interested in the ritual. He questions whether she doubts him. She responds that she wants to know the truth. He says they can stay happy forever if they want to. An argument ensues between them.
Abhijeet approaches Jhanak and warns her to be careful because people often act helpful but don’t mean it. Shaina arrives and asks Jhanak if she can get her boyfriend back. Jhanak defends herself, saying she hasn’t done anything wrong and that he came to talk to her. Shaina accuses Jhanak of flirting with him and stealing him away. She further alleges that Jhanak targets even married men, including their Guruji, Rudra Pratap.
Jhanak stands her ground, refusing to tolerate any insult against Rudra. Shaina challenges her, asking what she will do about it. Elsewhere, Arshi asks Anirudh what he is thinking. He dismisses it as nothing and encourages her to recover soon so she can participate in the show and regain her confidence. She demands her gift—the truth. He assures her he always speaks the truth.
Arshi confronts him, saying he doesn’t tell the whole truth and questions whether he loves only her. Anirudh insists he loves her and his family. Arshi presses him further, asking if there is another girl he loves. A peon informs Mrinalini that Choton has come to meet her. Choton walks in and tells her the committee will decide about the book order. She reminds him that she didn’t summon him for that reason.
He apologizes on behalf of his father. She coldly asks if he came just for his father’s sake. Choton admits he knows he did wrong and is genuinely sorry. Meanwhile, a man scolds Jhanak, accusing her of creating a scene. Shaina claims Jhanak held Abhijeet’s hand and tried to hit her. Jhanak denies the accusations, but the man dismisses her, accusing her of fighting. He sarcastically suggests she focus on making tea and warns she won’t get a job after leaving this place.
Back in Anirudh’s room, Arshi demands he look into her eyes and tell the truth—whether there is someone else he loves. She insists she wants this truth as her gift. Anirudh thinks of Jhanak but denies it, saying he only loves Arshi. She accuses him of lying and declares she knows he loves Jhanak. The man continues to berate Jhanak, asking her to remove her name and leave if she wants to fight.
Shaina taunts Jhanak with a smirk. Jhanak sees Shaina smiling maliciously and realizes she is behind the trouble. Arshi confronts Anirudh again, saying she knows he can’t leave her but is still in love with Jhanak. Anirudh argues that they are almost married. She counters, saying “almost” isn’t good enough and blames him for their predicament.
He tries to deny it, but Arshi accuses him of intentionally creating this situation. Their argument escalates. Choton tells Mrinalini he isn’t a bad person. She refuses to believe him, saying her perception won’t change and asks him to leave. He remarks that she seems unwell, which irritates her further.
He says he hasn’t committed any sin, so there’s no need for her hatred. She retorts that she doesn’t have to show affection either. Choton offers help if she ever needs it, but she declines. He insists he isn’t scared of her. Mrinalini, softening slightly, asks if he would like some tea. Arshi continues scolding Anirudh, shouting that she hates him. Anirudh looks at her, shocked.
