Ketki frantically calls Payal: “Prarthna’s here – handle this!” before hanging up abruptly. Rocky notices Payal’s troubled expression and questions her. She reminds him of his own words – that she’d never truly be his. Rocky admits this but warns her to brace for what’s coming.
Payal confronts Prarthna directly. “Did you have a past relationship?” Prarthna demands. “Does Raunak know?” Payal confesses her history with Rocky but argues everyone has pasts. She admits falling for him but realized his abusive nature. Begging Prarthna to stay silent, Payal fears this truth could destroy her marriage. Prarthna agrees but extracts a promise – Payal must always care for Raunak’s family. Payal solemnly vows.
Meanwhile, Bhavesh desperately pleads with Raunak not to expose him to Prarthna’s family. Raunak coldly walks away. Later, Payal thanks Prarthna for keeping her secret but adds with a sly smile, “I’ll still act cold toward you to avoid suspicion,” before leaving.
Raunak warns Prarthna against marrying Bhavesh, calling him unworthy. Prarthna insists she’ll only marry her family’s choice. Bhavesh overhears before Seema whisks Prarthna away.
During rituals, a mysterious Sadhu appears. Staring at Prarthna, she declares: “Your marriage to Bhavesh will never happen.” To Smita, she proclaims: “This girl is destined to join your family.” When furious Smita demands her removal, priests refuse, claiming the Sadhu has divine sight. The woman leaves with a cryptic warning for Smita.
As ceremonies continue, the priest gives Smita sindoor for the future bride. A sudden wind blows it onto Prarthna’s forehead. Bhavesh’s mother panics at this “bad omen,” but the priest calls it a divine sign. Smita storms off, calling it nonsense.
At home, Kishan tells Seema he believes the Sadhu’s prophecy, sensing supernatural truth. Later, Bhavesh delivers Prarthna’s wedding clothes. Elsewhere, Mayank tells Raunak: “That Sadhu saw right into your heart.”
