Two weeks had passed since Adiraj's scandalous proposal to Ekantika, and though time seemed to fly for everyone else, she felt trapped in a still frame of anxiety and obligation.

While Adishesh spent the days with Avantika, Ekantika found herself cornered by Adiraj’s relentless pursuit. His charming demeanor twisted into something darker, and she dreaded each encounter, feeling like a pawn in a game she never wanted to play. Adiraj's insistence on spending time together rattled her, and she knew that refusing him could lead to disastrous consequences for her family.