Bhalladeva- Koi bhi Garbhavati Nari sone chandi se jyada apne pati ka saath chahti hai. Bahu, Rajya ki dekh rekh mein itna doobe rehte ho ki Devsena ko samay nahi de paate. Isliye tumhe tumahre kartavyo se mukt karke, mein yeh Sethupati ko saupata hoon.

Everyone is shocked especially Devsena, Akanksh and Ayanika. Sivagammi feels sad whereas Bijjaladeva is enjoying the moment.

Amar- Jo agya Maharaj.

He goes near Sethupati before anyone could say anything and starts giving him everything. Ayanika starts thinking quickly. Devsena musters her courage, by seeing everyone quiet.

Devasena- (looking at Sivagammi) Infront of there is drama going on, but you are sitting here like a stone statue rajmata?

Sivagammi looks at her with shock. Before she could continue, Ayanika puts her hand on Devasena's shoulder.

Ayanika- (gives assuring look to Devsena) Rajmata, please forgive Sakhi as she never had anyone guide her on how to talk about her stand more respectfully. She meant to say that it is not right in taking away Amar Bhaiya's job just for her pregnancy.

Bhalla- But I am giving her a present, then she does not need to worry about her husband.

Ayanika- Maharaj your thought is really nice. You want that Amar Bhaiya looks after her in pregnancy and someone else does his job right?

Bhalla- yes.

Ayanika- So, we can do this a bit differently, Amar Bhaiya can still be the Senapati of Mahasena but he will not be in-charge of going to the borders and wars. Someone else can be in-charge under him. He still can train and discuss strategy with that person but wars and inspections at borders will not come under his jurisdiction. Do you agree with me Ma?

Everyone starts looking at Sivagammi. She thinks for sometime then looks at Ayanika with a smile.

Sivagammi- I agree with your plan. This is a good plan, in this way Amar will continue doing the job and he can take care of Devasena too. I am sure you have already thought about the person who is suitable for the job?

Ayanika- (smiles) Yes, Ma and that is Kattapa.

Kattapa looks at her in shock. Bhalla and Bijjaladeva glare at her. Akanksh just wanted to hug her. Rajmata smiles and gestures her to continue.

Ayanika- Ma, Kattapa is more experienced in this jurisdiction as he has fought numerous battles for Mahishmati Samrajya, and from a long time his clan is protecting the Royal Family of Mahishmati, so he will be able to spot the loopholes if any arises at borders. Therefore he is suitable for this position.

Sivagammi smiles and looks at Bhalladeva.

Bhalladeva- As you say Mata, Kattapa will be in-charge of Battles and protecting the borders and Bahubali will still continue being the Senapati.

Sethupati returns everything to Amar, and Amar goes and hugs Ayanika.

Amar- Ayu how do you do this every time?

Ayanika- Bhaiya you should focused more on political science and personality development then you would be like me. (laughs)

Everyone laughs along with her except for three people. Renuka goes near Bhalla and stands next to him. Bhalla notices her and smiles. He goes near Akanksh.

Bhalla- Akanksh, How is everything going in your kingdom?

Akanksh- everything is going fine Maharaj, thank you for asking.

Bhalla- Have you ever thought about marriage as your kingdom needs a queen.

Akanksh- (tight-lipped smile) I also think about it. I hope I find a girl of my liking who will be fit to the queen of my kingdom.

Bhalla- I know a girl who will be perfect to be your wife, your sehbhagini. (Gestures Renuka to come) She is Renuka Gajapati, Ayanika's best friend, and Shyam Gajapati's daughter.

Akanksh- I have met her already. She is a nice girl.

Bhalla- Will you accept her as your wife?

Akanksh- (hesitates) Please give me sometime, I will think about it and then tell you. (trying to escape)

Bhalla- I want the answer now (blocking his way)

Ayanika sees that and comes over there.

Ayanika- What happened Bhaiya?

Bhalla- He is not giving answer to my question.

Ayanika- And what is that?

Renuka- (holding Ayanika's hand) Yani, I love Akanksh from the time of Gurukul. I never got the chance to tell him about that. Now I got the courage to tell Bhalladeva as I consider him as my brother. So, Bhaiya is talking about my marriage with Akanksh and we are waiting for his answer.

Akanksh looks at Ayanika. She blinks her eyes to tell him yes.

Akanksh- Yes, I accept this relation.

Akanksh accepts the marriage proposal with heavy heart. Ayanika smiles but internally she starts breaking, which is understood by Akanksh. Before he could say anything more, Ayanika leaves from there and goes to her room.

In Ayanika's room,

Ayanika sits in front of Krishna statue. The tears starts falling from her eyes. She hugs the Krisha idol feets.

Ayanika- Kanha, why didn't you make my heart like a stone? Why did you make it like a feather? I knew this was going to be difficult but I never knew this was this difficult. Kanha, why do you take my test always? Why Kanha why?

Akanksh had quietly followed her to her room and saw her condition. Even though he wanted to console her, he knew he could not change her mind. He just stood at her door with his heart breaking into million of pieces, by seeing her in the helpless condition. Renuka was also sad seeing the entire scene infront of her but she knew in her heart, that her marriage with Akanksh was necessary.