During a post-wedding ritual, Sandhya and Mridul sit for the aarti as Babita carries out the ceremony. She instructs Vihaan to bring forward the bride, Gauri, though his anxiety is clear. Arjun encourages him to present Savita—who, unbeknownst to everyone, is actually Gauri disguised under a heavy veil. Struggling to walk in the disguise, Gauri is carefully supported by Harsh and Arjun. Babita grows suspicious and hands the shagun gift intended for Sandhya and Mridul, but Savita mistakenly hands it to the wrong person. Harsh and Arjun quickly cover up the mistake to prevent anyone from noticing.
At the same time, the witches gather secretly, planning to rescue Sunheri. This stirs unease among the elders. Veena and Baa notice the tension, urging everyone to speed up the rituals. Babita, sensing something unusual, decides to leave due to the odd weather conditions. As Rashmi attempts to usher Savita away, Babita insists on unveiling the bride’s face. Rashmi protests, citing bad timing, but Babita is determined.
When Babita finally removes the veil, the truth shocks everyone. Vihaan apologizes for keeping the secret and begs that the marriage remain intact. Gauri, however, diffuses the tension by reciting an impromptu poem, which earns the admiration of those around her. She speaks kindly of Vihaan’s character, winning over Babita’s favor. Charu attempts to bribe Gauri with ₹5 lakhs, but Gauri remains steadfast in her decision to uphold the family’s honor. Babita commends both Gauri and Veena and asks Vihaan to stand proudly next to his bride.
As the lights flicker and the nakshatra symbols start to glow, the witches, scaling the walls, reveal their presence. Vihaan, sensing danger, swiftly escorts Gauri to the room where Sunheri is imprisoned. Meanwhile, Rekha returns to her disheveled home and learns from Charu that Gauri had paid a visit.
Later, Vihaan and Gauri are asked to perform a couple’s dance by Babita’s in-laws. Despite the strain in their relationship, they go through with it. Gauri explains that she is only playing her part to protect the alliance for his sister. As the witches draw closer and the power fluctuates, the couple dances beneath the glowing nakshatra. The sealed door creaks open, and the witches begin to weaken. Vihaan finally confesses that he married Gauri to protect his family, but he vows to always shield her from any harm.
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Gauri looks at Vihaan, determination in her eyes. “I won’t be staying here,” she tells him, her voice firm yet filled with understanding. “But whenever you need me, I’ll return. I just can’t risk dealing with Charu and the mess she’s created.” She turns away, her heart heavy but resolute, knowing that her duty to protect him and his family might call her back at any moment. Vihaan watches her leave, torn between wanting to hold her back and understanding the weight of her decision.
