The engagement day finally comes to an end, the mansion slowly exhaling after hours of celebration. Laughter fades into tired smiles, lights dim, and doors begin to close one by one.

Aviraj retreats to his room after finishing the small tasks Dadi had insisted he take care of. His steps are quiet, his mind still crowded with the day’s emotions. As he walks down the corridor, he slows near Trisha’s room, hesitation creeping in. Just to check on her, he tells himself. Nothing more.