Anupama sat alone, lost in thought, as memories of her first Valentine’s Day with Anuj flooded her mind. The ache of his absence weighed heavily on her heart. She whispered her love for him, recalling how he once promised to grow old by her side. But now, that promise felt broken. With tears brimming in her eyes, she resolved to confront him when they met again. Despite the pain, she held onto the belief that Anuj was still with her in spirit. “I’m still waiting for you,” she murmured, her voice trembling with longing. Yet, beneath her patience lay a deep hurt—Anupama felt betrayed. She pleaded silently, asking Anuj to return to her.
Elsewhere, Rahi curiously asked Prem why they were visiting their new flat. With a warm smile, Prem explained that he wanted them to become familiar with their future home before the wedding. Rahi, however, couldn’t shake off Khyati’s request that weighed on her mind. Turning serious, she asked Prem if he would stand by her even if disagreements arose between them. Without hesitation, Prem promised to always support her, no matter what. Just then, Rahi’s phone rang—it was Anupama. Sensing urgency in the call, she decided to return home.
Back at the Shah house, anticipation filled the air as they prepared to welcome the Kotharis for the first time since the alliance was fixed. Anupama prayed earnestly, asking God to ensure everything went smoothly. Hasmuk playfully helped Leela dye her hair, while Pakhi, as usual, voiced her complaints. She questioned why they were hosting the Kotharis when they couldn’t match their lavish standards. Anupama, however, stood firm, reminding Pakhi that their worth wasn’t defined by wealth—they would host the way they always had, with love and dignity. Meanwhile, Leela’s neighbor decided to support Rahi’s marriage, and Leela proudly declared that Vasundhara Kothari was an old friend of hers.
Amidst the preparations, Rahi and Prem shared a moment of excitement as they discussed how much their lives had changed since the alliance was fixed. In another corner, tension brewed between Raja and Ishani. Ishani, clearly annoyed, couldn’t hide her irritation. Kinjal, however, noticed something more troubling—Pakhi’s subtle attempts to push Ishani toward Raja. Confronting her, Kinjal accused Pakhi of wrongdoing. But Pakhi brushed off her concerns, instead taking a jab at Kinjal by suggesting she focus on her daughter Pari’s weight rather than interfering in her plans. When Kinjal warned her not to hide things from Anupama, Pakhi scoffed, claiming Anupama would find out on her own.
Meanwhile, Parag hesitated about joining the lunch, questioning its necessity. But Baa insisted—she wanted to ensure Anupama could handle the catering responsibilities flawlessly. As the Shahs welcomed the Kotharis, the atmosphere buzzed with both excitement and tension. Anupama, ever the gracious host, invited the Kotharis to join them for a prayer. While the festivities unfolded, Prem’s mind was elsewhere—he was searching for Rahi.
Amid the chatter, Baa handed a list to Anupama. Curiously, Prem asked about it, only to be met with Anupama’s sharp retort—why did he need to know everything? Sensing his impatience, Pari suggested he go meet Rahi directly. Taking her advice, Prem sought out Rahi, and when they finally met, the world around them seemed to fade as they spent precious moments together.
Precap: Rahi entrusts Pari with a message for Prem. However, fate intervenes when Parag receives the message instead—his face darkens with anger.