Naman is shocked to learn that his mother has suffered a heart attack. He reaches the hospital, where his sister-in-law assures him and sends him home with her daughter. The little girl loves Naman a lot and respects him in the same way she used to respect her father. He has made sure that this girl feels the void left by her father. Now that his mom wants him to marry Diya, Naman is shocked. He doesn't know what to do.

Naman makes Seher sleep and covers her with the duvet while he lies alongside her, patting her head. Many things are bubbling in his mind, but he has no answer. He has tried calling Ishika, but she has yelled at him. She's right at her place; she only wants him and his love. While he's unable to express his feelings. Ishika's words echo in his ears.

"I don't want to become your dirty secret, Naman!"

"I just want you to marry me. You said you would marry me once you settled down. And it's been a year of your promise, Naman."

"Agar tumhare pas mere sawalon ka jawab nahi hain toh mat aao mere paas. Mujhe tumse koi baat nahi karni hain."

"Forget me, Naman! Because you are not understanding me."

With all these thoughts, Naman falls asleep. He has to find a solution to all these problems, and he has to prove his love for Ishika.

*****
Ishika is lying on the bed. Her eyes are red due to excessive crying. Her tears have dried, but Naman's words are still fresh in her mind.

"I need time!"

"I cannot make the decision in an instant."

"Ishika, please try to understand. Main maa se baat karunga. I haven't told her anything."

"I will find a solution. Please try to understand my situation."

Ishika opens her eyes with a jerk. She sits on the bed, composing herself. They've been in a relationship for three years, ever since they started their professional journey. It's been a year since they settled into the business world.

As per their plan, Ishika has been asking him to talk to his mother about their relationship. She feels that his mother might have some problems due to her status, as she comes from a middle-class family. She thinks that this is the reason that Naman is hesitant to talk to his mom. But she's oblivious to his inner turmoil. However, Naman isn't sharing it with her, so that's not her mistake.

She takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She hops off the bed and fills a glass of water for herself. She gulps down the water in a huge sip and sighs deeply. She's unable to forget all that happened between her and Naman. But she needs to sleep. She can't take it anymore. She turns off her phone and goes to sleep. She needs some peace of mind to rethink her decision.

*****
The next morning, Naman wakes up early and finds Seher sleeping. He hears some noises from outside, and he rushes out only to find that Diya is home.

"Bhabhi! Is everything okay? Maa kaisi hain? Aur aapne mujhe phone kyun nahi kiya?" He asks.

"Relax, Naman! Maa is fine. Unhe aaj bhi observation mein rakha jayega. Wahan doctors hain, wo dhyan rakhenge." Diya tries to calm him.

"Okay, good to hear that. Aap fresh ho jaiye,main breakfast ki taiyari karta hoon. Uske baad main hospital jaunga, aap rest kijiyega." Naman says, trying to sound normal.

"Ruko, Naman! Mujhe tumse kuch baat karni hain." Diya says, keeping her hand on his shoulder.

"Kya hua, Bhabhi? Sab thik hain na?" Naman asks; he's ecstatic at the moment.

"Naman, main 2 din se dekh rahi hoon ki tum kuch pareshan ho. Koi baat hai kya? Tum mujhe bata sakte ho?" Diya asks gently.

" Nahi, Bhabhi. Sab thik hain. Bas office stress! Aap chinta mat kijiye." Naman smiles at her.

"Tum sach keh rahe ho na?" She looks at him; she's unsure that he's telling the truth.

"Ji bhabhi. Main aapse jhooth kyun kahunga. You're my only friend. Jisse main koi bhi baat kar sakta hoon." He smiles softly.

"Toh phir kaho! Kuch kehte kyun nahi ho? I mean, main ache se jaanti hoon ki tum pareshan ho. Aur shayad wajah bhi jaanti hoon." Diya says, leaving Naman confused.

"Jaanti hain? Kaise? Don't tell me Ma talked to you about the same." He stares at her, and she smiles.

Diya makes him sit on the couch, and the words that leave her mouth in the next instant leave him astounded.

*****
Ishika wakes up in the morning and gets busy with her morning routine. She's still thinking about Naman. She loves him with all her heart, but his actions speak otherwise. She doesn't know how to respond to Naman and talk to him about their relationship.

The other day, he left without any explanation. He didn't give any reason for not talking to his mother.

Why? Why is he not talking to her? Isn't she worthy of him, or is he just using her?

She comes out of her trance when the phone rings. She picks up the call, and she's surprised to hear the news that is given to her. She jumps merrily and assures the caller that she will meet them in an hour.

She's happy at the moment, and she hopes that things will fall into place eventually.

To Be Continued.

What did Diya say? And what's the news given to Ishika?

Stay tuned.