Recap: Kunal and Maya's scam came to light. Maya gets thrown out of competition and Kunal gets jailed. Akshara faints under stress and panic. After hospitalizing her, Abhimanyu learns that she was not in good health. While Akshara is still unconscious, Parth involves the Birla which leads to the senior Birlas coming to Jaipur. Abhimanyu tell them what he knows. As Akshara wasn't awake to tell the story herself, Birlas were going by the assumption that Akshara did not know about Kairav and her disappearance was actually unrelated to that of her brothers.

Arohi informs Mahima that Kairav has returned home. Mahima also finds the proof and hides it. She leaves for Udaipur with Parth and calls the police on the way. Others, except Abhira also have left for Udaipur.

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Kairav Goenka was shivering and talking to his family but he wasn't in very good state to say everything. He was also worried about Akshara. He wanted to see her come home safe before saying anything. He was sitting with Suhasini when they heard loud noises. Their house's front door which was shut was broken open by police. Kairav gasped and hid behind Manish.

Manish: Ghar ke saare darwaze to band they, inhe kaise pata chala!?

He tried to talk to them but media came running inside and clicking pictures. Kairav was called names and asked questions. All this while, he was begging people to stop. The police dragged him away and then arrested Manish as well for helping a criminal hide. Arohi was shocked by this. She did not think Mahima would do this and also drag Manish into this. She called Mahima but the later was standing in front of their house and her own phone was the last thing on her mind.

Mahima: Finally!!!! Welcome back Kairav Goenka. Get ready to pay for your crimes.

Kairav: Maine kuch nahi kiya, I am innocent! Maine kuch nahi kiya....

Nobody heard the cries of the person who was the actual victim, caught between a girl's lies and her mother's ego. Manish looked around at the cameras flashing in his face and his head hung low. He could feel the shame and this stain on his reputation was very painful to him.

Manjiri, Anand, Harshvardhan and Shefali parked their car when they spotted all this. There were heading home and Goenka house was on their route. They stopped when they spotted Mahima.

Anand: Mahima?

Mahima: We did it Anand! We did it! finally humari beti ko insaaf milega...

She said with a broad smile while Harshvardhan and Manjiri exchanged looks. The strings between the families kept getting more and more tangled.

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While the storm named Mahima wrecked havoc in Udaipur, Abhira were away and unaware in Jaipur. Abhimanyu helped Akshara into the car. She had woken up a while ago. Her reports were okay, just recommendation of a lot of rest and better diet. Abhimanyu sat with her and they took off for Udaipur.

They both were very quiet. A lot had happened in the past 24 hours. They had met after months and Abhimanyu had discovered about Kheras and realized that his wife was tortured while he was blaming her. Akshara had hoped for this day but now that it had arrived, she was speechless. She wanted to pour out her heart to him. He knew what happened but she wanted to walk over the details with him and at the same did not. She wanted to rant about the world to him and also hide quietly in his arms at the same time.

Akshara: Abhi

Abhimanyu: Akshu

They said at the same time and paused. Their eyes met and spoke volumes! Abhimanyu put his hand over hers. The small gesture meaning the world to her.

Akshara: I missed you...

She whispered and a single tear fell down her cheek. Abhimanyu eyes went on the driver in front seat. Therefore, instead of kissing it away, he settled on wiping it. Akshara closed her eyes, feeling his touch.

Abhimanyu: Maine bhi- bohot miss kiya tumhe. Tumhare bina jaan hi nikal gayi thi meri.....Kyu chali gayi thi? Socha bhi nahi ki apne dil ke bina kaisa zinda rahunga mai?

Akshara: Socha na, tbhi apna dil tumhare pass chodkr gayi thi...

He pulled her closer to him and she rested her head on his chest. She pulled back and her tiny fingers traced the bags underneath his eyes. He did not even remember when he had slept last! Ever since meeting her, he had been tensed and at war- with others and himself.

Akshara gave him a soft smile and made him relax, putting his head in her lap. She rubbed his scalp slowly, in soothing circles and began humming his favourite songs. In no time, Abhimanyu fell asleep.

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'Abhimanyu...'

'Abhi!'

'Abhi utho...'

Abhimanyu woke up to his name being called in the sweetest, softest voice. Akshara was looking at him timidly. He smiled and stretched his arms. He felt fresh. It was the best sleep he had in a long while- almost after a whole year!

Akshara: Udaipur aa gaye hai hum, city ke outskirts pr hi hai..

Abhimanyu nodded and looked outside at the milestones passing on the side of the road. He also understood the unsaid question. Where was she supposed to go? Goenka house or Birla house?

Well, he was certain that he did not want to let her go, especially when he had just met her again. He simply wasn't ready! He wanted to lock her with him in a room and throw the key off the balcony- shutting them away from the world. He saw Akshara peep at him with the question in his eyes but before he could form any words, she requested him to take her to Goenka house.

He wanted to protest but couldn't. He couldn't deny anything she asked for. Thus, he dropped her home.

Akshara: Tum andar nahi aoge?

She asked. She looked so innocent, so fragile that he wanted to hide her away in his arms, kiss her soft full lips till they double in size and become numb from his torture. Akshara gulped seeing the raw heat in his gaze.

Abhimanyu: Halat ab pehle jaise nahi hai Akshu. Tum jao, sabse milo. Mai kl aunga tumhe lene.

Akshara: Abhi-

Abhimanyu: Please jao. Isse pehle ki mai apna irada badal doon aur tumhe utha kr apne sath le jaun

Akshara: (gulps and nods) Vo-

She grabbed his large hands in her small ones. As they touched, both felt a sensation pass through their bodies. It felt good.

Akshara: Kairav bhaiya innocent hai. Mere pass proof hai.

Abhimanyu: Akshara...

He felt his mood dropping.

Akshara: Please. Mujhe mauka dena tumhe poori baat batane ka?

Abhimanyu recalled his sister's dead face and how her family grieved. He felt anger bubble but at the same time looked at the hope in his wife's eyes.

Abhimanyu: fine. We won't do anything to Kairav till you show whatever is that you want. Waise bhi tumhara bhai abhi tk mila nahi hai...

Akshara chose to stay quiet. It was very late at night. Tomorrow morning would be a fresh start for all of them as she will clear her brother's name.

Akshara offered him a small smile. She turned to leave and Abhimanyu watched her go. He saw her freeze and come back to him. He frowned, asking what she wants with his eyes. She shook her head and raised on her toes.

Akshara: (whispers) Goodnight Abhi, kl milte hai.

Her lips landed his cheeks. They brushed against his rough stubble and teased his skin. Abhimanyu closed his eyes. His nose could smell her fragrance and his skin had come alive with her touch. Soon, almost too soon, she pulled away. Abhimanyu sighed to hide the disappointment of losing her touch.

Abhimanyu saw her blush and pull back. She looked at him for a second before going in. The driver ran behind her with her small bag. She took it from him and turned to wave at Abhimanyu. This is when his trance broke.

Abhimanyu: Goodnight Akshu...

Akshara smiled and went inside. Abhimanyu ruffled his hair before getting in his car. The hollowness of his heart finally healing.

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Abhimanyu Birla entered his house and saw his family seated in the hall. Everyone was their except Shivansh who was probably asleep and Nishtha.

Abhimanyu: Aap sb? Itni late?

Mahima: Tumhara hi wait kr rahe the!!! Aaj bohot bada din hai Abhimanyu!!

Abhimanyu: I know Taiji, Akshu mil gayi-

Manjiri: Vo hai kahan beta?

Mahima: Tum dono bhi na. Baat Akshara ki nahi hai. Meri beti ki hai, Anisha ki hai. Finally use insaf mil gaya.

Abhimanyu: Ye aap..?

Anand: Kairav Goenka has been arrested Abhimanyu!

Abhimanyu: WHA-

'DR. ABHIMANYU BIRLA!!!!!!'

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