Scene 1: Lakshmiโs New Rules and Adjustments
The day began with Lakshmi addressing Mukta about a serious matter. โRemind your children that the money Mohit used to give us for luxuries is gone now,โ she said firmly. Her tone made it clear that things were changing around the house. Later, Lakshmi declared, โI will not give up my bed for anyone.โ Aditi quickly stepped in, trying to ease the tension. โYou can sleep on the bed, Lakshmi. We will manage on the floor,โ she offered kindly. Lakshmi raised an eyebrow at her. โWhy donโt you sleep on the bed with me?โ she suggested. Aditi hesitated, replying, โI still have a little shame left.โ She then added, โIโll sleep with these people.โ Aditi turned to Teju and asked, โCan you adjust and sleep on the floor just for today?โ Teju nodded without hesitation. โYes, I can,โ she replied softly. Lakshmi couldnโt help but comment on their willingness to compromise.
Scene 2: Chores and Responsibilities
Lakshmi continued setting new rules. โFrom tomorrow, Mukta and Teju will handle the house chores. I wonโt do them anymore,โ she announced. Sonali, who had been listening quietly, spoke up. โWeโll do it,โ she assured Lakshmi. Turning to Mukta, Sonali added, โYou need to understand weโre not rich anymore. Whatever chores there are, weโll do them together.โ Lakshmi glanced at Teju, who hadnโt said much yet. โSonali is saying this, but you havenโt said a word,โ Lakshmi pointed out. Teju responded calmly, โIโll help my mother with the chores. If I donโt know how to do something, Iโll learn.โ Aditi chimed in, offering her support. โTeju, Iโll teach you how to handle the household tasks,โ she promised. With that, Sonali excused herself, leaving the others to figure out their sleeping arrangements. Mukta, her children, and Aditi settled down to sleep on the floor.
Scene 3: Vedantโs Pillow Request
As everyone tried to get comfortable on the hard floor, Vedant broke the silence. โCan I have a pillow?โ he asked innocently. Teju looked at him and smiled gently. โCan you adjust for today? Iโll buy you a pillow tomorrow, I promise,โ she reassured him. Vedant thought for a moment before nodding. โOkay, Iโll manage,โ he agreed. The room grew quiet again as everyone attempted to rest. However, Aditi lay awake, her mind filled with thoughts of Mohit. She became emotional, regretting that she hadnโt seen his face one last time. Her quiet sobs caught Lakshmiโs attention. โShut up and go to sleep!โ Lakshmi snapped at her. Despite her harsh words, Lakshmi herself stayed awake, thinking about Mohit. Alone with her thoughts, she cried silently, overwhelmed by memories of him.
Scene 4: Sneaking into Neilโs Room
Meanwhile, Amai, Nandini, Prachi, and Yash decided to sneak into Neilโs room. They found him sitting alone, staring intently at his phone. As they entered, Yash tripped and fell onto the floor, making a loud noise. Startled, Neil quickly hid his phone. The group gathered around him, noticing his troubled expression. โWhatโs wrong with you?โ Amai asked. โEver since you returned from Amaravati, youโve seemed upset.โ Neil shook his head. โThereโs nothing wrong,โ he insisted. Nandini pressed further. โLeena told us you went to visit someoneโs family after their father passed away. Who are the members of that family?โ Neil hesitated before answering, โA lady and two children.โ Confused, he asked, โWhy are you asking all this?โ Amai explained, โWeโre worried about that family and how theyโll manage everything.โ
Scene 5: Neilโs Outburst About Marriage
Neil grew defensive. โDonโt make a joke out of this,โ he warned them. Changing the topic, Nandini asked, โAre you ready to check out wedding outfits tomorrow?โ The question triggered an unexpected reaction from Neil. He burst out angrily, โIโm so tired of hearing the word โmarriageโ! Is there nothing else in life besides marriage?โ His outburst shocked Nandini. โIโm sorry for asking,โ she stammered, preparing to leave the room. Realizing he had overreacted, Neil apologized. โIโm sorry too. I didnโt mean to snap at you,โ he said sincerely. Amai tried one last time to get through to him. โTell us whatโs bothering you,โ she urged. But Neil remained silent, unwilling to share his struggles.