The Second Chance

A Web of Emotions

Chapter: A Web of Emotions

The episode begins with Palki looking at Shaurya, her voice filled with a mix of amusement and seriousness.

"You should be happy," she says. "This marriage is happening because of you."

Shaurya’s mind replays Kriti’s words—her insistence that he should break this marriage with Palki right away. He looks at Palki, her innocent face oblivious to the storm raging within him.

"I’m trying to figure out what I want," he mutters.

Palki tilts her head. "Did you get the answer?" she asks, offering him a way out. "If you share your feelings with me, maybe I can help."

Shaurya is conflicted. Kriti had spoken the truth, yet he hadn't broken this marriage. If he didn’t love Kriti, then why did he feel bad when he heard about her marriage with Viraj? Why was everything so complicated?

Palki, unaware of his inner turmoil, assumes he is stressed about work. "Is this about business?" she asks. "I don’t know much about it, but I can try to ease your stress."

Shaurya raises an eyebrow. "And how will you do that?"

Palki smiles mischievously. "Don’t disturb me now. Just let me do what I want."

She steps closer, takes his hand, and closes her eyes. Then, she leans forward and rests her forehead against his.

Shaurya is taken aback. The warmth of her touch, the sincerity in her actions—everything makes his emotions even more tangled.

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Meanwhile, at the Luthra House

Preeta paces in the hallway, looking annoyed. "Karan, hit the thief!" she whispers urgently.

Karan hesitates. "If I hit him, he’ll hit me back. And if he hits me, I’ll die. And if I die, you’ll die of heartbreak."

Preeta rolls her eyes. "Stop talking nonsense!"

Just then, Raajveer, who is hiding nearby, makes a sound. "Meow."

Karan sighs in relief. "Oh, it’s just a cat."

Preeta frowns. "I’ll check myself." She moves forward, but Raajveer quickly hides, clinging to the wall.

Preeta scans the area. "There was someone here," she insists.

Karan acts casual. "I need water," he says, heading to the kitchen.

Preeta watches him suspiciously. There’s water in the room. Why does he need to go all the way to the kitchen?

Raajveer, still hanging onto the wall, sighs. This family is something else!

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Back to shaurya and palki

Shaurya stares at Palki, who still has her forehead pressed against his.

"What are you doing?" he asks.

She smiles. "I’ve taken all your tension from you and absorbed it into my mind."

Shaurya chuckles. "You say the weirdest things."

"But you’re laughing now, right?" she points out. "It means my trick worked!"

Shaurya shakes his head. Here I am, thinking about betraying her, and she’s trying to make me feel better.

"I feel lighter," he admits.

Palki beams and raises her hand. "High five!"

He slaps her hand gently. She grins. "Good. Now, get some rest."