Thaltej, Ahmedabad

The serene early morning sunrays hit his face and Samar stirred in his sleep. spoke Samar in a raspy voice which woke up Anuj. He rushed to Samar, gave him water, and checked his temperature. asked Anuj to which Samar nodded his head in acceptance which led to a bout of pain in his forehead. Samar winced a bit. answered Anuj softly. spoke Samar as he took a look at the unfamiliar surroundings. He laid down back on the bed and fell asleep again. The fever was still there. Anuj rushed out of the room and requested Sheela to prepare the soup. The conversation had awakened Vikram. The sight had him enamored. He went ahead to check on Samar. He was okay but the gash was a concern. He video-called Anupama. she questioned through her eyes and Vikram turned the camera towards Samar. and with that, he hung up. Vikram walked out of the room.

GK had the tea prepared for his boys knowing that they badly needed it as they came and sat at the dining table. inquired Anuj to which Vikram nodded in approval when he spotted a dressing on Anuj's head and hand. counter questioned Vikram. Anuj sighed. The statement gave an inkling of the event that had transpired last night. Vikram's hold on the cup got tighter which was seen by Anuj and GK. He was trying to reign his temper when Sheela brought the soup. Anuj thanked her and left with the soup to towards the guest room along with GK.

Anuj gently woke up Samar and spoke in a soft voice, Samar woke up albeit disoriented. The weakness made him fumble so Anuj made him have the soup. Samar obeyed as at the door was standing a figure who clearly looked cross which was seen by Sam from the corner of his eyes. GK left after asking about his well-being. The soup gave Samar gave some energy. He sat on the bed keeping his head on the headrest while Anuj handed over the tray to Mohan. questioned Anuj. Samar coughed a bit and said in a hoarse voice when he spotted Vikram entering the room. Samar averted his gaze which made Anuj turn. asked Anuj. spoke Vikram in a stern voice. The statement surprised Anuj. The closeness left Anuj confused. answered Samar looking down. spoke Vikram seriously. muttered Samar under his breath which was audible to Anuj. counterattacked Vikram. Anuj intervened, Vikram took a deep breath and looked away. spoke Vikram in a disheartened voice as he left the room after looking at him.

Satellite, Ahmedabad

Anupama barely slept. She kept glancing at the frames on the wall in Samar's room. She was so used to having Samar by her side. She was so lost in the memories and ultimately caught a wink of sleep when the sun rays hit her face and she stirred. It was morning. She woke up and found a hold over a hand. The figure snuggled into her as she tried to entangle herself. She gently removed the hands and covered the sleeping figure with a blanket.

Soon she stepped into the hall when the aroma of tea hit her nostrils. Devika who had just transferred the tea to the cups looked at her. She took the tray and kept it on the coffee table of the balcony. She dragged Anupama with her and coaxed her to take care of herself. Anupama had just taken a sip when her phone rang. It was Vikram. It was a video call. Devika stood up and went near her so that she could have a glimpse at Samar while Anupama answered it. Devika initiated the conversation whereas Anupama kept on looking at her son who was sleeping. The injury scared her but her inhibitions were put to rest as Vikram assured her who had understood her silence very well.

The warmth was missing and so Kinjal along with Nandini who had stayed back woke up with a start. They both were surprised to see Anupama wide awake. They both went to the hall to check on her when they found her sitting on the balcony. Kinjal and Nandini made their way to the balcony when they heard about Samar. The news brought relief to both the young girls. inquired Kinjal as she and Nandini hugged her. Anu nodded her head in agreement.

Thaltej, Ahmedabad

The cold war between Vikram and Samar left Anuj baffled. He turned to look at Samar who looked gloomy. He took Samar's hands into his and spoke affectionately, The warm gesture made his heart swell. Samar was basking in the blanket of love and protection. The humbleness and modesty made him shed his apprehensions as he recognized Anuj, so he spoke with uncertainty, Anuj gave a smile and said, finished Anuj as he ruffled Samar's hair. The unknown connection and attachment had left Anuj emotional. He controlled himself and walked out of the room towards Vikram.

Anuj grabbed Vikram by his hand and pulled him into his room. , asked Anuj in a furious yet toned-down voice. finished Vikram, with his own voice faltering and a tear threatening to fall down his eye. Anuj engulfed Vikram in a hug, knowing where this was coming from. Anuj raised the question as he separated himself from the hug. , exclaimed Vikram. Anuj was exasperated. , answered Anuj as he went away to get ready. Vikram stood there for a moment and then went away to change.

Satellite, Ahmedabad

Devika cajoled Anupama to eat something right after the call had ended and she had to do it begrudgingly. Devika looked at the idol and prayed. She was grateful as Samar was safe and that's what mattered. Samar is special and she would walk an extra mile for him but this was an act of disappointment. The incident almost scared the life out of her. Samar could be reckless at times. Though the only sanity was that he chose to walk away being driven by extreme anger which was a wise move enough to have a saving grace of a relationship. She had seen a flicker of rage in Anupama's eyes when Vikram had video called early in the morning. Samar was surely going to have a hard time today. She understood a mother's sentiments for Anupama was right in her place neither was Samar. It was the situation that had gone wrong.

She came out of her reverie when the ringtone hit her ears. It was Anuj. Anuj gave a pause and spoke, Devika smiled and said, , and with that Devika hung up.

Anupama had been exhausted. She was clearly not in the mood to go to the office but was in a dilemma. The last night's incident had taken a toll on her. She was all by herself as Bapuji had gone home along with Kinjal on her insistence whereas Devika was working on a presentation in her room. Silence had always been deafening for her but today she felt a different kind of solace. The stillness was welcoming as it gave her the time to reflect back and introspect. She was deeply thinking about Samar and Nandini's relationship as she glanced through the photographs of Samar's engagement when Devika called out to her. Anupama had almost fallen asleep when the call went unheard. Devika nudged her gently and gestured for her to take some rest. murmured Anupama. answered Devika as she kept the tab aside. Anupama went to her room. She kept on tossing and turning on the bed. Her sleep vanished as soon as her thoughts went to Samar and thus she went to freshen up.

Thaltej, Ahmedabad

Vikram had gotten dressed up for the day. He wore an off-white kurta pyjama with his basic essential, his smartwatch. He was going to the study when he stopped to have a glance at Samar, who was sleeping due to medicine. He walked into the room and sat down on the sofa looking at Samar's pale face. He caressed Samar's hair lovingly and checked his temperature. The fever had subsided unknown to the fact that the moment had been captured by Anuj. He brought his laptop and worked there in the room. Anuj was having difficulty due to the injury on his hand and forehead. He somehow managed to get dressed up in a white kurta pyjama. The conversation between him and Devika had put his worries at bay. Anupama's dedication and commitment that he had heard from Vikram when it came to work gave him a sense of pride. He was glad that Anupama did have Devika around her. He walked into the kitchen and asked Sheela to prepare a fresh soup again while he looked at the tab reading the tender.

A little later he called up Saveer albeit being late. Anuj inhaled a deep breath and switched the call to a video. Saveer gasped on seeing a bandaid on the forehead and even before he could speak up Anuj answered him, They talked about random things as Anuj walked towards the guest room not before telling Sheela to bring the soup to the room. The sight made his heart swell and so secretly took a snap of it as he turned the camera towards Saveer. He looked on astonished. Saveer as an instant urge, asked in a low voice,, and Anuj nodded his head in harmony. , and with that, the call hung.

Anuj knew his boy well. Saveer is protective as well as possessive when it comes to family. Thus, the change of expressions worried him. He would have shed off Saveer's inhibitions had he known about the family but he was clueless as Vikram seemed to be lost and consumed by anger even before he could put forth that question. It was a natural reaction coming from Saveer. A human tendency. He sighed and took over the tray from Sheela as he entered the room. Anuj cleared his throat and Vikram looked up from the laptop. Vikram was all upset but he had to stay knowing the stubborn boy that Samar was. He had grown to care and look out for Samar, protecting him.

Anuj kept the tray and gently woke up Samar who looked disheveled yet cute. Samar straightened up the second he spotted Vikram who had his eyes fixed on the screen of the laptop. spoke up Anuj who was seated on the bed. Whilst having the soup Samar noticed the bandaid on Anuj's forehead and hand. He was shocked and guilty so he spoke in a low voice, , as he lovingly held Anuj's injured hand. A tear drop fell on it. Anuj wiped off his tears and kissed his forehead. Samar had been lost in a different world that was known to Vikram. A father's love was doing its magic. A little later soup was long finished and Anuj walked out of the room. spoke up Anuj before leaving the room as he gestured to the clothes that had been laid on the duvet. Samar was about to refute when a hard look from Vikram shut him up. Samar got up to get ready but as soon as he got up he felt a bit giddy and was held by Vikram. mumbled Samar and Vikram engulfed him in a hug. Anuj had knowingly stayed outside the room and captured the moment. He smiled and made his way to the hallway awaiting the partners. Vikram gestured for Samar to get ready and went aside to call up Devika informing her about their arrival.

Satellite, Ahmedabad

Anupama wore a black blouse and a cream-beige saree with her hair loosely braided. The lunch was a silent affair as she looked at the empty chair. spoke Anupama as she finally vent out her feelings. She let her tears fall freely. Devika gave her a comforting hug. Anu later walked to Samar's room and held the photo frame that was placed on the wooden panel close to her heart. She was about to call Vikram when Devika knocked on the door and said, Anupama finally smiled. A full-blown smile. She had been satisfied with the fact that at least Samar was with Vikram. That had put her apprehensions to rest yet a part of her was worried for her son. A piece of her heart. She had been sitting on the sofa with her eyes darted at the door. Devika knew her best friend's habit. She sighed and passed her a glass of water. The moment of the wait was wearing off Anu's patience. " spoke Devika softly.

Thaltej, Ahmedabad

GK had noticed the exchange of emotions and this situation had been overwhelming for him. He had seen his boys going protective about the young lad. A strange yet homely connection. Thus, he decided to tag along. Moreover, they had to perform veneration as well. Vikram walked in with Samar and soon they left the penthouse. The drive to the Anupama's posh yet sophisticated penthouse was a facetious affair as Anuj discovered the child-like personality of Samar who was unusually silent as he was scared and worried. Vikram was driving the car when Samar showed him puppy eyes through the mirror. , answered Vikram. , spoke Samar as he made a cute face. Vikram clutched the steering tighter. spoke Vikram, his voice laced with anger. Vikram exhaled sharply and spoke softly,The childish antics left Anuj amused yet the facts were rightly placed before him and so he looked at Samar who sighed and looked away at the window. Anuj held Samar's hands and spoke, Samar smiled and asked, Anuj nodded as Samar kept his head over Anuj's shoulder.

Seene mein hai dil

Dil mein hai mushkil

Mushkil mein hai mai aur tu

Jeena gamaon ki mehfil hai

Iss mehfil mein hai main aur tu

Akeley hote yaar toh shayad kho bhi sakte the

par kisika dil hai paas hamare

aur iss dil mein hai main aur tu

Zindagi bahut gam deti hai

par gamon se bhagne ki izzajat nahi deti hai

Zindagi hamari toh hoti hai

par iss zindagi pe unka bhi haq hota hai jo humse pyaar karta hai

Satellite, Ahmedabad

Satellite is said to be the second posh area after Thaltej. The familiar locality surprised Anuj and as far as he knew it was Devika who had her penthouse here. He wondered who could it be. He followed Vikram cluelessly as they entered the posh lobby of the Greenwoods Highrise apartment. The elevator chimed as they reached the 8th floor. However, a few moments later he was rendered speechless as he read the nameplate which read, "Anupama's Ashiyana - Anupama Joshi." He realized that Samar was Anupama's son. Anuj and GK exchanged looks at each other. The untold conversation was well understood. Surely it was unexpected for him and so he looked up at the sky.

The bell rang and Anupama got up to open the door with Devika in tow. Anupama was zapped to find Anuj at her doorstep. She welcomed them in. Vikram along with Anuj and Samar followed by GK entered the serene earthy abode. Anupama took a look at Samar who was looking down. She gently caressed the gash that had been bandaged well and cupped his face giving a forehead kiss. Devika engulfed him in a bone-crushing hug and spoke, Anupama gestured for him to sit down on the sofa. Samar pulled Devika with him and sat down to which Anuj and Vikram chortled. Anupama rushed to the kitchen and brought the dried chilies in hand and removed the evil eye. Samar spoke up, Samar hugged Anupama tightly and Anu muttered under her breath "Pagal Chokra" which was audible enough to everyone. She separated herself from the hug.

It was a blissful scene. Anupama turned to Anuj and spoke up, She spotted the bandaged forehead and hand of Anuj who simply smiled and said, The statement left Anupama emotional so she replied gently Samar was being given the respect that he deserved. Anuj paused for a second and further continued, he side-hugged him. She moved ahead and sought GK's blessings. requested Anupama softly yet she was unsure. GK nodded and spoke up Anupama in an instant embraced Anuj in a hug and wished him, they followed her to the simple pooja room.