Recap: Akshara is feeling insecure that she is not worthy of love and care. Samarthya and Akshara have an outing. They buy her clothes, eat and spend quality time together. Samarthya's words ease Akshara's insecurities. Finally, he confesses to her that he loves her still but is not expecting an answer in return. Akshara feels grateful that she has a person like him in her life.

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Samarthya entered his room and let out a breath. It had been a great day. He spent so much time with Akshara yet he did not get bored, even for a second. He loved her deeply and any time spent with her was time spent well. He got changed into comfortable clothes and got in bed. He thought about the day and an automatic smile made its way on his face.

His traitorous mind went on the curve of her lips, the feeling of his hands of her warm, soft stomach. He shook his head and thought how he did the right thing by telling her about his feelings. His felt glad that he heed to what Neelam had advised and told Akshara about his love. Now, he felt light and happy.

Samarthya: She took it quite well.

He said to no one in particular as he remembered Akshara's stunned expressions. Her doe eyes widened, probably wondering how can someone love her. If only she saw herself through his eyes! Then, as he continued to speak, he could see her easing up. At the end, she even gave him a small, grateful smile.

Again, his traitorous heart took it as a sign, a flicker of hope. He had to force those thoughts out of his mind but he could not help but give that hope to his heart. He sighed.

Samarthya: The ball is in your court Shorty, whatever you decide. Mujhe sab manzoor hoga...

Close by, in a different room; Akshara tossed and turned. While Samarthya felt light post confession, she got plagued with endless thoughts. She was tired but sleep seemed to have left her. Her mind kept replaying what Samarthya had told her. That she was worth it, that he loved her! HER! Without knowing, he had answered all her fears.

Akshara: Sammy mujhse pyaar krta tha, pr aaj bhi? Aaj bhi karta hai! Pr mai...?

Akshara thought about love and a face flashed before her eyes. Her first love, a heart surgeon who was currently miles away in Udaipur. But the emotional distance between them felt more that the physical distance. Their love felt like a distant memory. He seemed like a stranger.

But, that is what he was. Abhimanyu WAS a stranger. Even when he seemed familiar to her heart, he was a stranger to her. She met him accidently at a festival and liked him. At that time, she was not ready for marriage but the feelings she got after seeing him were special. Her family went against her wishes to match her and he, without talking to her first, bought an alliance for her. Then, the confusion.

In all honesty, Akshara had still not realized her love for him. It wasn't until when Ruby tried to tarnish his reputation that she realized that Abhimanyu meant something really special to her. Akshara, who was a very shy, reserved person did not mind fighting for him. Seeing him stuck in the fire made her realise her true emotions- LOVE! Yet, the very next minute he got an alliance for Arohi. In his defence, it was because his mother wanted him to move on and he couldn't deny her.

Akshara: Pr aisa kon krta hai. Jis ladki se move on krna hai, ussi ki behen se shaadi krke koi kabhi move on kr skta hai?! Arohi duniya ki akhri doctor nahi hai. Birlas toh bade ghamand se kehte they ki unhone kayi ladkiya reject ki for their son kyunki those girls were 'just an MBBS'. Fir 'Just an MBBS' Arohi ke liye rishta le aye?!...nothing made sense!

Akshara thought. She had written him a letter, asking for time to take their relationship forward. He chose to deny her. Then, when Arohi's lies came out, he wanted her but just few words from her badepapa, he was ready to give up on her.

Akshara: Ye kaisa pyaar hai? Kabhi apni maa ke liye, kabhi badepapa ke kehne se...mai itni hi replaceable hoon uske liye?!?!

Akshara then thought about Samarthya who always loved her, since childhood. Never pressured her into anything, understood and supported her, still loves her- loads! She could see it in his eyes.

Akshara: But, Abhimanyu aur mere halat galat they pr...pr pyaar toh tha...zyada-km, sahi-galat....nahi pata! Kya mai Sammy se bhi waise hi pyaar krti hoon? Is it possible to love again? I read first love is never forgettable. Abhimanyu ke pass hone ka ehsas hota tha mujhko...kya wahi sb mai Sammy ke sath...? I-...Sammy is special. He cares for me so much. I do too, but love?

Akshara was really conflicted between her feelings.

Akshara: Sammy...he. He loves me. But can I? Can I return those feelings? He said he does not expect an answer but kahin na kahin uska mann toh hoga na jaane ka....It is not fair to him to just ignore his confession. Pr mai kya kahun...

Akshara's head and heart were at war, unable to decide and that is how she spent the night- tossing, turning and wrapped in feelings; wondering if love can happen twice.

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While Samarthya and Akshara were wrapped up in their feelings and emotions, someone else was going through a huge turmoil as well. Miles away in Udaipur.

Birla House

Abhimanyu Birla was sitting on the floor, a crushed piece of paper in his hands. His eyes were red with unshed tears. His brother was moving around him, rather frantically. He was panicking ever since his brother found this letter in his files a few minutes ago.

Neil: I am sorry bhai. Mai bhi bohot shock ho gaya tha.....pr mai chupana nahi chahta tha...vo maa ne kaha tha...ye mujhe kuch days pehle hi milla tha, Akshara ke jane ke kuch time baad...ye hospital ke shredder me fasa hua tha...bhai....bhai aap sun rahe ho na??

But Abhimanyu Birla could not hear a word his brother was saying. All his mind could replay were the last words written on the crumpled paper.

'Wait for me Abhi? Yours, Akshu'

Akshara loved him! She wanted him! She asked him to wait for her!! She only wanted a little bit of time and patience but in his hurry to make her his, he lost her! But did he lose her forever?

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