Recap: Akshara had a successful teaser launch event. Maya's truth comes to light and she sees a lot of negativity about her online. She breaks down and her condition guts Kunal.

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The director wasn't wrong in his predictions when he said that anything sells better with a story. Akshara's voice on its own was great but with the backstory like hers, it blew up like a cracker factory on fire. She went viral!

 Her teaser got shared many times and she was all over news. Many people sympathized with her while some found it fishy as well. This was until the hotel collaborators of the event got their hands on the backstage video and leaked a footage of Kunal bringing Akshara backstage and giving her a mike. Maya goes on stage and Akshara starts singing. Maya comes back out after Akshara stops singing. Kunal is seen giving cash to someone and leave with the two.

It was obvious that someone from the competition organizers was getting paid. Why else would anyone let unauthorized people backstage and give them mikes that were connected? It really reflected badly on competition organizers but nothing much could be done. They resented this whole story but thankfully Maya had not won with Akshara's voice or it would been a bigger mess.

This story had the internet in a twist and people were pressing Akshara for interviews. There were people at Birla house, hospital and even in front of her academy. Akshara was the key of all events. She knew it would soon die down and singers thankfully can enjoy a slightly normal life over other entertainers but she wished it would die down sooner.

Abhimanyu loved the fact that Akshara got the ownership of her voice back. She was getting recognition and credit but he also knew Akshara was overwhelmed by the sudden media situation. He would try his best to keep things normal around her. As Akshara's story was completely out it the open with all proofs, there was no doubting that Maya was a fraud and had used Akshara. Soon and thankfully, things went back to normal.

Well, as normal as it could. There were her fan pages and people would walk over to her to talk to her. That she could handle. She was polite and friendly. That made everyone like her more.

Another person feelings exactly same as Akshara was Arohi. She hated the spot light on Akshara and was super glad when it dimmed a little. However, she was unable to digest that Akshara was getting known by all.

Arohi: Jisse dekho puchne lgta hai ki aap Akshara ji ki behen ho kya? Meri apni koi identity hai ki nahi!?!?! Aur to aur ab iss Birla house pr bhi thappa lg gaya hai...'Akshara- the singer ka ghar!' Ugh!!!!....

Her envy was extremely obvious, the only person clueless to it all was her husband Neil. Abhira had mastered the art of ignoring the delusional soul mates. Akshara had already recorded for the song and given her press release. The director now instructed her to keep a low profile.

Director: Too much available bhi nahi hona hai. Remember this okay? Your work it now done. Facts are already out in open and we've promoted enough. Now rest, relax and let your work talk.

Akshara took to his advise and focused on her academy in the meantime. This all happened in a course of a week.

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One week later-

Akshara was painting her nails when her husband entered their room.

Abhimanyu: Akshu!?

Akshara: Abhi!!!!

Abhimanyu: (looks at her angry pout) Kya hua?

Akshara: Tum normally nahi aa skte kya? Hr baar dara dete ho aur mera kaam kharab kr dete ho! Ab dekho meri nail polish kharab ho gayi...

She pointed at her toes.

Abhimanyu: tumhe lgta hai tumhari iss pyaari si shakal ke aage koi tumhare pair dekhta hai?

Akshara: so? Mai khud ke liye lagati hoon na Abhi....kitne concentration se kr rahi thi mai..

She whined.

AbhimanyuL: accha baba, idhr lao...

He sat on a stool besides her and kept her feet on his lap. She got shy and tried to pull it back but he kept a firm hand on her ankle, restricting him from pulling out.

Abhimanyu: shh...hillo mt..

Akshara: Abhi, pr tum mera pair! Rehne do na...

Abhimanyu: Akshu, let me do my work.

He took the remover and removed the paint off the nail that was ruined. He wiped it with clean pad and then reapplied it on her nail.

Abhimanyu: Ek minute bs...

He pulled out a marker by stretching his hands towards the table and made a smilie on her first toes. Akshara giggled and thanked him. All of a sudden, her smile vanished and she pulled her feet off his lap.

Akshara: Abhi!

Abhimanyu: Kya hua?

Akshara: Tumne dinner kiya? Dekho tum abhi aaye aur mai ye sb krne baith gayi...

Abhimanyu now sat near her and used his fingers to ease her frown.

Abhimanyu: I ate at the hospital jaan. You only sent my dinner, bhool gayi kya?

Akshara: arey haan, sorry bhool gayi thi..

Abhimanyu: Khud dinner krna toh nahi bhooli na?

Akshara: Na baba na, tum meri class laga dete wrna..

Abhimanyu: Good! Mera ye darr bana rehna chahiye...

Akshara: Tum chahte ho mai tumse daru? Haw!!! Nirdayi pati!

Abhimanyu: ab jo bhi bolo, agar healthy khane ke mamle me tum mujhse darti ho toh mujhe manzoor hai...

Akshara hit him jokingly and pretended to be angry. Abhimanyu poked her puffed up cheeks and kissed her till she giggled and forgave him. He changed out of his day clothes and they both relaxed in bed- cuddling and talking about their day.

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The next day, Abhira woke up and getting ready for their day. Abhimanyu was arranging his files when he saw his wife put earrings to complete her look. She applied some balm and smacked her lips.

Akshara: Abhi, I am ready. Chale?

Abhimanyu: Ek second Akshu..

He picked up her kohl pencil and put a black dot behind her ears.

Abhimanyu: Done! Ab hui tum ready..

Akshara: Nope..

Abhimanyu raised a brow.

Akshara linked her arms around his shoulders and kissed him full on the mouth. Abhimanyu was stunned that she initiated it first. Usually it's the other way round. He quickly got over it though and reciprocated the kiss. His hands squeezed her tiny waist while his lips sucked on her lower lip. It started to get heated before Akshara managed to put some distance between them. She wiped the tint of his lip and gave him a sweet smile.

Akshara: Ab ready!

Abhimanyu: Ready for what?

Akshara: uff! Abhi!!

Abhimanyu: Kya? You started it meri jaan...

Akshara: Haan but we have to go to our work..

Abhimanyu: It can wait...

Akshara: I only wanted a kiss...

Abhimanyu: (in a husky tone) But now I want more...

Akshara: We'll be late..

Abhimanyu: So? We are both bosses at our work...

Akshara: (gasps as he slides her straps away from her shoulder) ye tum keh rahe ho?

Abhimanyu: hmm...kabhi kabhi chalta hai late hona...

He said and dipped down to suck at her shoulder. She moaned his name and tried to get away but Abhimanyu was quick. He pulled her close to his body and took her to bed to finish what she started.

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Akshara discarded her dress and pulled out another blue one to wear. Her husband's arms wrapped around her bare stomach but she jumped like his touch burned her.

Akshara: Nope! I know it...tum door raho Abhi...

Abhimanyu: Kyu tumse control nahi hota?

Akskara squinted her eyes.

Akshara: Mai self control dikhane pr ayi to apko bohot diqat ho jayegi Mr. Birla.

Abhimanyu laughed and raised his hands in surrender. He himself got dressed in a different shirt. Their initial clothes were all crumpled near the bed. He picked them up and folded them while Akshara combed the knots off her hair.

Akshara: ab chale? Already late ho gaye hai...

Abhira linked their hands together and Akshara pecked him before exiting.

Abhimanyu: ab tum aise krti ho to maine kaise control kru..

Akshara: (shakes her head) Beshrm Birla!

She pushed him and ran away laughing. The family members were done with their breakfast. Abhira ate together peacefully and left for work.

Abhimanyu: Aao mai tumhe drop kr deta hoon...

Akshara: Nahi tum already late ho gaye ho...mai chali jaungi...bye

Abhimanyu: Thik hai, aram se jana... Bye...

He pecked her forehead and left on his bike while she took the car.

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On a rather deserted road stood a man. His eyes were red with anger and unshed tears. He recalled the words of his only living family member. His sister- Maya.

Flashback

Maya couldn't sing without Akshara but she loved to go online on her fanpages to see the love she gets. With the recent revelations, that had changed completely. Sweet compliments had become harsh words. Heart emoticons had turned to snake and poop emoticons. Trends went from #singermaya to # fraudmaya. People were calling her names and she broke down.

Maya always wanted to be known as a singer and craved the limelight. She felt depressed when her voice got ruined and hurt that she will never be able to see her dream come true. She thought she had it bad but now, she thought this was much worse. Earlier she wasn't known but now she was known for the wrong reasons. Earlier, she wasn't known but now she is known as a fake!

As the week passed, her brother got calls from organizers who threatened to sue them for cheating. They switched off their cell phone and shut their gates to the world but whenever she gathered courage to check online, she'd find Akshara in limelight and herself in bad light. The last photo she saw of Akshara with Abhimanyu was her last straw. She cried and wailed in her brother's arms.

Maya: Ainhananan...Bhai!!! she is living my dream. MY DREAM!!! Mera sapna, vo awaz, vo limelight...sb le liya usne....bhai, mera crush bhi ab uske peeche pad gaya hai...

Kunal: Kon?

Maya pointed at the picture she found on the internet.

Kunal: Ye tera crush hai!? kbse? Maya, ye toh married hai..

Maya: What?!

Kunal: Haan, iski aur Akshara ki shadi ho chuki hai..

Maya: WHAT!? WHEN?

Kunal: I don't know when but it was before I met them.

Maya: Mtlb ...mtlb... (wails) Kyu bhai, mujhe Akshara ki life chahiye bhai...she has it all! SHE HAS IT ALL!! WHY CAN'T IT BE BE...WHY!!??...why bhai?!

That night Maya tried to kill herself. Kunal saved her last minute but she had slipped into coma. Angered by his sister's condition, he decided to take anger out on a person who actually did them no harm. 

Flashback ends

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While the man stood waiting on a rather secluded road of Udaipur, Akshara was driving her car. She saw her usual route was blocked. She stopped and was about to get off when a worker came near her.

Akshara: Kya hua?

Worker: Ma'am rasta aage band hai...

Akshara: Kyu?

Worker: vo kaam chal raha hai...

Akshara: But yahan toh koi kaam nahi dikh raha...

Worker: Kaam thoda age chalu hai but hum yahi roke rahe hai taki age se turn na karna pade, yahin se rasta badal le..

Akshara: (in mind) ye rasta toh aur lamba padega...Accha hua Abhi ko nahi layi mai...

She turned her car towards the longer route. As soon as her car disappeared from the view, the man removed the stop sign and messaged someone that his work was done.

Clueless to this Akshara was driving towards her work when she suddenly lost control of her car. There wasn't much time to understand what was happening as the car jerked forward causing her to bump her head against the steering wheel while the car got off the road.

A loud beep was all that was heard as she lost her consciousness leaving her defenseless and vulnerable.

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