Vanraj informs Anupamaa that he is still unhappy after two weddings and that she, too, would never be happy; her marriage will never work. Anuj doesn’t have a family, but she does have a family with Baa, Bapuji, and children, and she can’t get out of their responsibilities forever, or her relationship will suffocate and die one day; their relationship is very old, with children and soon grandchildren, and he will be with her forever, and his shadow will be on her happiness forever; Anuj has to be under his shadow forever and attend each family gathering. Anuj will apply vermillion to her hairline, turning it into the ash of their relationship; she won’t be able to leave the Shah family even if she wanted to because she is bonded to Hasmukh and has to see Vanraj’s face every day. He keeps harassing and manipulating her in his head.
Anupamaa begs him not to look at her happiness, then asks if he thinks she’ll say that, those days are gone, if he thinks he can sow a seed of doubt in her mind, seeds are sown in soil, not stone, and her mind is the biggest stone for him, he can never break her and Anuj’s trust in each other, and not even lakhs like him can stop their love. She claims that he can be jealous of her and that it doesn’t bother her because she and Anuj are and will always be happy; their marriage and love weren’t intended to make him jealous, but if he wants, she can’t stop him; she was learning English stories to tell her grandchildren and that it helped her.
He can be jealous, shout, feel frustrated, or do whatever he wants, she doesn’t care; he always complains that Anuj and Anupamaa ruined his life, but they haven’t done anything yet, and if he looks at her happiness again, she will ruin his life in such a way that he will be born in the next life with his head bowed in shame. She claims that her family is her strength, and she now has Anuj’s help. He inquires as to how long he has. She claims he can put up with her grinding her teeth and blabbering about how he’ll ruin her life, etc., but she claims she doesn’t have time for all of this and doesn’t want to waste her time on a noob like him. It’s a second engagement and second-hand happiness, he teases back. She responds that it is her second, but Anuj’s first, that it is the engagement of a world’s perfect couple, Maan’s engagement. She inquires as to whether he will attend her engagement or if she should keep something delicious for him. Anu, he exclaims.
She yells out at Vanraj, warning him that if he tries to ruin her engagement, she would forget he is the father of her children. She takes a step away from the situation. He grins and believes that if he continues to pound Anupamaa’s weak spot, she will eventually collapse. Anupamaa walks down the street, irritated with Vanraj, remembering every word he says. She reassures herself that nothing bad will happen because Kanhaji is constantly beside her and Anuj. She then notices Anuj who has taken a step back. Anuj claims he wasn’t following her and had come to surprise her, but when he saw her and Vanraj together, he stood aside and was unable to return home. She explains that he is unable to accompany her because he wishes to purchase tea for her and that she has not had breakfast or tea with Vanraj and is hungry now.
When the Shahs learn that Anupamaa is with Vanraj, they become concerned for her safety. Leela inquires as to why they are weeping when Anupamaa is with Vanraj like a sheep with a beast. Jignesh claims that they share the same sentiments. Leela scolds him and invites Kinjal to breakfast for the sake of her baby. Kinjal receives a message from Anupamaa, informing her that she is now with Anuj and that they should all finish their breakfast. Pakhi assures them that they do not need to be concerned at this time. On the opposite side, Anupamaa tells Anuj that the tea tastes better in his company. She remembers Vanraj’s remarks and decides not to tell Anuj about it. Anuj notices her agitation and inquires about Vanraj’s words. She describes how Vanraj tried to mislead her and persuade her that her responsibilities would take precedence over her second marriage. Vanraj’s life would be better, according to Anuj, if he focused on his and Kavya’s marriage rather than disturbing others. It’s pointless to try to persuade him otherwise.
Anupamaa and Anuj talk about how they will always support and respect each other, no matter what. Anuj claims he owes Vanraj gratitude for bringing her here and allowing him to spend time with her. Before their engagement tonight, he gets romantic and claims he wants to kiss her hand. She expresses her shyness by asking him to let go of her hand. He kisses her hand as he kneels. She is self-conscious. In the background, the song Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahi plays.
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