Did Abhimanyu really tell Akshara that he'll not forgive her if Manjiri cried? Did he really ask Neil to be angry with Harshvardhan only??

I want to know what are these writers even planning? Is Abhimanyu really that much of a mother-worshipper that he cannot see anything beyond. This scares me for Akshara's future. What if one day Manjiri has a tiff with Akshu, will Abhi leave her? In that case, Akshu's relationship is just a ticking time bomb!

Neil is correct in his POV. He has every right to be mad at Manju but Abhi cannot see this simple thing? He knows Manju cannot see beyond HB, at least that should have made him think that Manju can do wrong to protect HB's petty ego and nonexistent feelings.

I wish happy vibes returned on the show. Yrkkh needs a happy track after this but Idk if makers will have sense to do so.

Anyways, enjoy the chapter. This story is getting longer than expected but I'll try wrap it up with one more part.

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Kairav and Abhimanyu were in the car following Rudra and Arohi. As Kairav drove at a safe distance, Abhimanyu kept trying Akshara's number.

Life is strange! He had all day to call her but he chose to ignore her and now he wanted to call her desperately but it won't connect. His heart kept sinking thinking of the possibilities. The odds didn't feel like in his favour. He called Neil to check at the community centre as well as check Akshara's mails on his laptop as she might have left it logged in there to see if she made payments at any hotel.

Abhimanyu: Ye apki behen bhi ek number ki troublemaker hai. Akshu ko dhoonda hai- pta nahi kahan h aur ye nikal padi hai isske saath. Isse bhi akele nahi chor skte..

Inside the car, Rudra had tactfully set a trap. He did not start the air conditioner claiming it was broken and the window button wasn't working either. Arohi taunted him for picking her up in such a beat up car but Rudra kept mum. Then he offered Arohi water. Irritated by the heat, she drank the spiked water. She felt numbness spread in her body but shrugged it off. Rudra parked the car in front of an isolated cottage.

Arohi: Ye kaise farmhouse h? And yahan lagta toh nahi ki koi party hai...

Rudra: Party to tumhare ane se hogi na meri jaan- private party..

Arohi: What nonsense!! Dekho- (her vision blurred a little) mujhe kya ho raha h?

Rudra: Mera nasha ho raha ...

Arohi: Shut up! kya diya hai tumne mujhe...

Rudra: Sirf thoda sa nasha.....aur ab doonga dher sara pyaar...

He tried to kiss her but she resisted. Angry, he caught her jaw.

Rudra: Abey khud ko lucky samajh!..Rudra itna wait kissi ladki ka nahi krta, itna soch kr jaal nahi bichata pr kya hai na tere uss jija ne dhamki di thi mujhe tujhse door rehne ki...toh us dhamki ki toh bajani hi thi...

Arohi: Abhimanyu??

Rudra: Haan...mujhe bolo raha tha meri wife ki sister h...buri nazar se mt dekho...arey tum jaise ladkiyan to khud jholi me girti hai...

He laughed and then got down. He opened the car's door to pull Arohi out but as soon as he opened that door, Kairav smacked his face hard.

Rudra: Saa-

He got another punch in the gut by Abhimanyu. Rudra was no match for them and rushed in his cottage to find his friends but before he could come out, Kairav and Abhimanyu left with Arohi. They could have fought them all but Arohi looked delicate and they were yet to find Akshara. Arohi started to blabber in her sleep.

Arohi: Mai kitni ghadi hoon..mai...mai baaton me aa gayi....sorry Abhiiiimanyuu..mujhe laga tum mujhse growth ki opportu-nityyy cheen rahe ho...

Abhimanyu paid no heed to her. He called Neil to find out that Akshara had not used her cards and she wasn't at the community centre either. He asked Neil to meet them at a point and handed him Arohi so that they could go look for Akshara. The moment Arohi saw Neil, her guilt returned.

Arohi: Neil!!! Sorryyy yr....tera DNA wala sch waise batane ke liye..tujhe bura laga hoga na...Mujhe bs (points at Abhimanyu) isse badla lena tha pr ...pr mujhe wrong laga tha...Abhimanyu ne to mujhe bachane ke liye Rudra ko door rehne kaha mujhse...I thought wrong...maine socha ye sach explode hoga to Abhimanyu h-hurt hoga...sorry...Neil tere reports iss tarah se samne lane ke liyeee...

Abhimanyu and Kairav were shocked. Abhimanyu felt guilt settle in the pits of his stomach. He guided Neil to take Arohi away and gather evidences against Rudra. Kairav informed Vansh about Akshara's situation and Abhimanyu informed Parth. Together, the four men stepped out to look for Akshara.

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Kairav and Abhimanyu ran out of Akshara's favourite park. She wasn't there either. Just when they were about to leave, Kairav's phone rang.

Kairav: Haan Vansh bhaiya...nahi...KYA!? Are you sure???

Abhimanyu: Kya hua??

Kairav: Vansh bhaiya Akshu ka aas paas ke hospital me puchne gaye they, just to be sure....unko wahan unka ek friend milla ...

Abhimanyu: Kahin Akshu....?

Kairav: Nahi nahi...not that. Pr usne kaha that he saw Vatsal in Udaipur today...

Abhimanyu: Who? How is this even related??? Hume Akshu ko dhoodna hai...

Kairav: Vatsal!! And this is very much related kyunki agr Vatsal Udaipur aya hai toh vo Akshu se bina mile rahega nahi and if he has met her than we won't be able to meet her easily..

Abhimanyu: Meri Akshu ko mujhse koi door nahi rakh skta...aur waise kahan milega ye Vatsal??

Kairav: Ghar to aya nahi....pr I have an idea..

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Akshara came downstairs in her light blue suit. Naitik made her sit down and Vatsal bought her warm milk. Naitik started to massage her scalp.

Akshara: Nanu, bs kijiye ...aap ye sb..

Naitik: Chup! Mujhe mana krne layak tu hui nahi hai...

He told them that since everyone was tired, they should just sleep now. Specially Akshara as was exhausted. Akshara wanted to refuse but a yawn escaped her mouth. Naitik took her to Naira's old room. Akshara got emotional seeing her mother's pictures from all phases of her life and some of her Nani's as well. Naitik told her stories about Naira and OG Akshara. Soon Akshara drifted off to sleep.

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Vatsal set up some food on the couch along with some movies and games to entertain him since he would not be able to sleep for some time. He was about to put his headphones on when he heard the doorbell.

Vatsal: Iss time kon aa gaya???

He peeped through the door and saw Vansh. Vatsal was happy to see his brother so he opened the door. Vansh took him into a bone crushing hug.

Vansh: Itne saalo baad aya hai aur bade bhai se nahi milla?? Bhaav zyada nahi bhad gaye tere??

Vatsal: Broo...vo

Before Vatsal could reply Kairav came in with Parth and Abhimanyu. He did not know Parth but he recalled Abhimanyu from Akshara's wedding pictures. His mood instantly soured.

Kairav: Tu ghar kyu nahi aya Vatsal?

Vatsal: Ghar hi hoon..

He pointed at Singhania House.

Kairav: Dekh, mai ghuma kr nahi puchunga...Akshu kahan hai? Thik hai na vo?

Vatsal: You tell me...meri baat nahi hui usse...

He crossed his arms and glared at them.

Vansh: Hume tension ho rahi hai...bta de...

Kairav: and ye toh hum maan hi nahi skte ki tu India akr Akshu se nahi milla...

Abhimanyu looked at the old but majestic house with wonder. What was his wife doing here? He felt her close and looked at the three men bickering. Losing patience, he ran inside.

Abhimanyu: Akshuu......Akshuu...Ak-

His eyes fell on a table where Akshara's phone was charging. Others ran in behind him.

Vatsal: Aise besharmo jaise kahan jaa rahe ho...nahi h meri Akshu yahan!!!

Kairav: Chalo Abhimanyu, Akshu nahi hai yahan pr...

Abhimanyu showed him her phone. Vansh glared at Vatsal who was throwing daggers at Abhimanyu

Kairav: Tu jhoot bhi bolne laga hai...bolna kahan hai Akshu..

'So rahi hai ...'

Kairav looked up and got shocked to see Naitik coming downstairs.

Kairav: Nanu!!!..aap? (runs to him and hugs him) Aap to India saalo se nahi aaye..

Naitik: Baccho ke liye kuch bhi...

Abhimanyu looked at the man, Kairav's Nanu meaning Akshara's nanu too. He moved forward to touch his feet but Naitik backed away.

Naitik: No need for all this....I know tum sb yahan kyu aye ho...Akshara yahin hai, safe hai aur so rahi hai...ab jao..

Kairav: Nanu ek baar mil lete-

Naitik: Aur neend disturb kr doge? No..kl mil lena..

Abhimanyu: Mai usse..vo ghar le jaane-

Naitik: To ye ussi ka ghar hai...Yahin hai ...kahan na kl..bs ab..

Naitik shooed them all away and warned them to not come before lunch time or disturb early morning. Then he sat playing video games with Vatsal before they both dozed off.

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The next morning,

Abhimanyu had been awake all night, drowning in guilt for hurting his wife. He wanted nothing more than to take her in arms and beg her till she forgives him but he couldn't. Not when she was away from him.

'suits you right for demanding space..' his inner voice mocked at him.

As the sunrays peeped through the window into his lonely room, he went downstairs. Arohi had stayed the night at Birlas in Nishtha's room. Neil had gotten late after getting her checked at a clinic so he took her to Birla house knowing others might still be looking for Akshara and he'd have no one to sneak Arohi into Goenka house. Arohi had felt very heavy in her head at first but then fear flooded her senses. She felt bad for all that she did but she feared the consequences more. She went downstairs to see Birlas look at her with surprise.

Manjiri: Arohi???

Mahima: Ye yahan kya kr rahi hai??

Abhimanyu: Patience taiji...Goenkas ko ane dijiye...

Soon enough, Kairav came with the Goenkas. They were confused and later shocked to see Arohi looking down.

Akhilesh: Aru??? Tu yahan kya kr rahi hai?

Abhimanyu: Mai batata hoon...

Arohi begged them with her eyes to not tell about her deeds. Abhimanyu ignored her looks. Kairav hated to see her like this but then he remembered how she manipulated him and the family as well so he looked away too. Arohi knew the only person who could help her would be Akshara but she wasn't there.

Abhimanyu told everything to the family who were shocked. Then he forced details out of Arohi. Neil admitted that Arohi told her to take the file from Akshara as Harshvardhan had asked for it and later, bumped into him, causing him to spill the contents. Arohi now had no choice but to come clean as Harshvardhan denied asking for the file. Manjiri sat down shocked with tears in her eyes.

Manish: Sharam ani chahiye tumhe..hum sbse bhi jhoot kaha tumne??

Suhasini: Chi!! Kitni buri baat hai...tumhari behen ki shaadi ko ek hafta nahi hua aur tumne uske sasural me ye sb...

Arohi: Mimi, Badepapa...trust me ...mai Akshu ko hurt nahi krna chahti thi....

Kairav: Pr hurt to kiya na tune Aru...

Akhilesh: Kyu kiya tune aise beta?

Abhimanyu: Mujhse badla lene ke liye...

Manish: What? Why?

Abhimanyu: Kyunki maine ek patient se kaha tha ki vo Dr. Arohi se door rahe..

Arohi: Badepapa...believe me...Rudra ne mujhe job offer ki thi......he told me Abhimanyu badmouthed me..... and he told me to work at his hospital..

Abhimanyu: Daaru ke theke chalane wale apni line of business change kr rahe hai kya??

Arohi looked at him shocked.

Abhimanyu: Vo kitna accha hai ye baat un nurses se jaakr puchna jinhe usne harass kiya hai...I heard him talk to his friend about you...tum Akshu ki behen ho, mere hospital me kaam krti hoo...moral responsibility samajh kr I tried to protect you aur tumne badle me mere hi rishton me aag laga di...ghar..hospital, sb barbaad krna chaha..

Arohi: Sorry!! Sobs* I didn't know..

Kairav: Pta hota to bhi kya Aru? Chal maan le Abhimanyu ne sach me tere khilaf bola hota toh kya tu usse badla lene ke liye itni lives of barbaad kr skti hai??

Manish: Aur to aur hume bhi manipulate kiya isne....itni chalak ho tum Arohi aur hum humari baachii ko seedha smjhte thi..

Swarna: Ye galat kiya tumne Aru...sbse choti ho toh sb tumhari baat maante h pr tumne uska aisa use kiya...

Manish: Tumse to hum ghar jaakr baat karenge..

He then proceeds to apologize to Birlas for Arohi's deeds. Manjiri didn't know how to react. Everything she thought and did with Akshara danced before her eyes while Mahima glared at Arohi as if she could chew her. Even Harshvardhan seemed done with her.

Anand: We have given Dr. Arohi far too many chances!! Is baar bhi she misused her position. DNA reports were confidential but you deliberately used them for your cunning intentions. Regarding your future at Birlas, we'll decide post committee meeting.

Mahima: She should be out! Ek intern ho tum..INTERN!! Just an MBBS...waise toh itni smart ho aur itni akal nahi lagai ki bina ek saal ki compulsory mandate ke konsa hospital tumhe head bana dega??...Life me shortcuts nahi hote...

Harshvardhan: I thought you were committed to the hospital and your work but you- you want to leave the first opportunity you see, without seeing if its genuine or not...aisa hai toh abhi chor do..

Manish: Abhimanyu, we are very sorry but humne apni bacchii ke saath bhi bohot galat kiya hai...please usse bulaa do...usse bhi maafi mangni hai hume..

Mahima: What do you mean? Akshara apke yahan hi toh hai...mujhse pooch kr gayi thi..

Manish: Pr we sent her back...

Kairav: Badepapa, Akshu yahan nahi hai...

Manish: Then..

Kairav: Vo...Singhania Sadan...

Suhasini: (shocked) Hey bhagwan!

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Akshara woke up and looked around the unfamiliar room before realization came upon her. she freshened up and came downstairs to see her nanu and Vatsal asleep on the couch. She shut the gaming set up and cleared the food packets before ordering some breakfast since the kitchen didn't have anything to prep.

As she was free and alone, she started to roam around Singhania house looking through tons of pictures on the wall. It was her maternal family that Goenkas never let her meet. She even saw her pictures from when she was a baby with Singhanias and Maheshwaris. She smiled sadly, thinking of how her life would have turned out if her mother never left or Goenkas had given her to Singhanias. Vatsal told her that they really tried to take her custody.

Finally, her breakfast parcel arrived. She ate some and kept the rest of Naitik and Vatsal who were still asleep. She went through her mothers' things that were arranged neatly in her room and came across her ghungroos. She touched them and felt emotional thinking how much they would have meant to her mother. She found a CD marked as Naira and went to get Vatsal's laptop. Realising that it contained Naira's dance videos, Akshara got engrossed in her mothers' magnetic performances.

Soon, the clock struck 12. Naitik and Vatsal woke up finally and saw Akshara lost in Naira's videos. They freshened up quickly and came near her. Vatsal kept a hand on her shoulder.

Akshara: AAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!....(Looks) Vatsal!!!...

He started to laugh. Akshara complained to Naitik who himself was trying to hide a smile. Akshara pouted at them and sat with her face away. Vatsal held his ears and asked for forgiveness. Akshara made a face but then Naitik held his ears too and she couldn't be mad anymore. She hugged her nanu.

Naitik: Accha chalo...abhi hum lunch ke liye bahar chalte hai....I want to see if my favourite places are still running in Udaipur..

Vatsal looked at him with question while Akshara nodded, excited to show her nanu the changed yet familiar city.

Akshara: Mai bs mera phone lekr aayi...kb se aise hi pada hai...switch on bhi nahi kiya shyd maine..

As she left, Vatsal turned to Naitik.

Vatsal: Pr lunch ke baad to shyd vo log ayenge....

Naitik just gave him a knowing look and shouted- 'Chalen? Meri princess ki princess!'

Akshara came and linked their arms together. 'Chaliye, choti princess ke nanu...'

Vatsal wanted to laugh at Naitik's antics but controlled and followed them out.

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Manish was in a car with Swarna and Suhasini. Kairav was driving the car. Akhilesh had taken Arohi back to Goenka house. Vansh was on his bike. Manjiri, Harshvardhan, Neil and Parth were following their car in another while Abhimanyu was also on his bike.

Manish: Naitik ji yahan hai..aur Akshu unke saath hai...vo hume kabhi maaf nahi karenge maa...aur na humari bacchii ko humse milne denge..

Suhasini: Unhone humse Akshu ki custody ki kitni zidd ki thi...na milne pr saare rishte tk tor diye...aur ab jb unhe pata chalega humne usse ghar me nahi aane diya toh vo humse kyu hi baat karenge..

Swarna: Aap log chinta mt kijiye...Akshu bohot samjhdaar hai...vo humari baat ek baar zarur sunegi..

Kairav snorted.

Manish: Kya hai? Kuch kehna hai..

Kairav: I find it funny ki aap sb Akshu se humesha umeed krte ho sunne ki pr uski koi nahi sunta..

Manish had no reply and looked away in shame. In the other car, Manjiri was feeling remorseful about how she treated Akshara while Harshvardhan only tagged along because he was trying to come in good books of his family again but as they approached the house, he was shocked by how majestic it stood.

The families got down and were shocked to see the door locked. Upon enquiry a guard told them that they had gone out but he knew nothing else.

Kairav: kahan gaye Nanu..unhone to lunch ke baad ka kaha tha...

Manish: Hume pehle samjhna chahiye tha...Naitik ji Akshu se milne nahi denge hume...asani se toh bilkul nahi...koi baat nahi...hum bhi dheet hai..

He sat in his car, waiting for the trio that was busy eating in a different corner of the city. Abhimanyu sighed. It had been so long that he had not seen his wife nor heard her voice. He wanted to pleed with her and apologize but this distance was killing him. He said near the porch, feeling defeated.

Harshvardhan: chalo baad me ayenge phir..

Everyone gave him an angry look and he sat down quietly.

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Akshara: Bs nanu pet bhar gaya mera..

Akshara said as Naitik offered to stop at yet another stall. It was getting late and the night was almost upon them. After lunch, Naitik had requested to visit the temple his mother and wife used to often visit. Akshara couldn't say no. After spending some time there, Naitik went on an eating spree. His stopped at every stall claiming he missed it and ate a lot of things.

At first Akshara joined him but now she was exhausted. Vatsal murmured in his ear.

Vatsal: (to Naitik) bs ho gaya mera..apke delay krne ke chakkr me mai fatt jaunga...kl ki subah toh mujhe washroom me abhi se dikh rahi h...

Naitik: chup!...chal ghar hi chalte hai..waise bhi itne ghante ho gaye abhi tk thodi ruke honge..

Vatsal: Kb tk rok loge?

Naitik: Bohot tang hai meri bacchii ko, thoda toh tang hone do..

Elsewhere, Abhimanyu still sat on the porch of Singhania house, waiting. Harsh had started to complain earlier and left with Parth. Manish requested them to drop Suhasini on their way as it was nearing her time to take medicine. This waiting wasn't ideal for her old body.

Vansh: Mai kuch khane ko mangwa loon?

Manish: Nahi, ab toh seedha dinner hoga, vo bhi humari Akshu ke saath..

They all were sitting in the car and turned to see Neil and Abhimanyu sitting.

Abhimanyu: (in mind) Bohot dukh diya hai na tumare Abhi ne tumhe? Sorry Akshu...pr aaj mai tumse bina mile, bina maafi mange kahin nahi jaane wala...kahin bhi nahi...

He vowed to wait, regardless of the hours. His wife had suffered his silence for long and alone. What he was feeling was nothing compared to what he made her feel. He didn't back down in anger so how can he now- in love?

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Thoughts so far?

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