As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting Delhi's skyline in hues of orange and pink, life seemed to be taking two drastically different courses. On one hand, Ramakanth and Sanyuktha found solace in the steady progress of their lives; on the other, Ramesh and Sakshi's world was spiraling into chaos. For a week now, the air between them had been heavy with unspoken words and simmering tension. Ramesh's earlier decisions had placed him in an unforgivable position, and neither Sakshi nor Akhilesh could look at him without a shadow of disappointment. To make matters worse, the truth about the false saint Vish had come to light, leaving the villagers burdened with guilt for trusting him over the Thakur family.
Ramakanth had emerged as a guiding light amidst this turmoil. He taught the villagers how to purify water by boiling it, turning a once gullible community into one with newfound awareness. Yet, for Ramesh, these victories felt hollow against the backdrop of his strained family relationships.
Two weeks Before at the Railway station
Ramesh and Arvind arrived at the Railway station before Sanyuktha. Sanyuktha also arrived at the station and was shocked to see Ramesh in the railway station. She heard the conversation of Arvind and Ramesh and understood that they came to protect Aarav from the villagers. She gathered her belongings and gathered her courage to speak with Ramesh. At the Railway station Sanyuktha tucked the children into her arms and sat on the bench. The moon cast a silvery glow, highlighting the tension etched on her face.
"Ramesh" she began hesitantly, "why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Ramesh's eyes widened in surprise. "Tell you what, Sanyuktha?"
She turned to face him, her expression a mix of hurt and curiosity. "About your connection to me. About who you really are." Ramesh said," I was very hesitant to say that I belong to the rich family in Jabalpur. I was a coward to speak up. A person like me should hide his identity if I reveal it then it causes a chaotic situation in my family. I was really loving you and wanted to marry you but my family rejected the proposal. Sanyuktha's voice softened. "Why didn't you come to me sooner?"
"I was afraid you'd reject me," Ramesh admitted. "But when I saw how much you've endured and how strong you've become, I knew I couldn't stay away any longer." Alarmed, Ramesh and Sanyuktha exchanged glances. They stepped out to find a group of men led by Akhilesh, Sanyuktha's estranged uncle. He was furious, his face red with anger. In the conversation Aarav was his son and he wanted to protect him from villagers so my elder brother sacrificed his son Arvind to protect my son because villagers are in our Haveli protesting to kill my son. I came here to send both the children to the safest place.
Sanyuktha also said the same thing," She told about the dance performance of hers in Delhi also about the Sanya but she did not reveal the truth that the child is of Ramesh. Ramesh expresses that he is a coward who cannot protect family.
Moved by her determination, Ramesh found a sliver of courage. "Sanyuktha," he said, "you're the only one I trust to protect them. I'll return home to face whatever comes, but I need you to promise me you'll keep them safe."
Sanyuktha nodded, her resolve unwavering. "I promise." With that, Ramesh watched as Sanyuktha boarded the train, taking his son and nephew to safety. The sight of the departing train left him with a mix of relief and heartache.
Seeing his situation Sanyuktha assured him that she will take care of Arvind and Aarav so that he can protect his family courageously. Hearing this Ramesh left the station after Sanyuktha boarded the train.
The chaos at the Haveli reached its peak as the mob demanded justice. Ramesh returned to find his brother and father struggling to calm the enraged villagers. Using quick thinking, the family devised a plan to deceive the crowd. They burned a doll stuffed with hay, disguising it as a body, and declared that the guilty party had been punished. The sight appeased the villagers, who dispersed, albeit reluctantly.
But the peace was short-lived. The truth about Vish's heinous crimes came to light—twenty children had lost their lives to his deception. The Thakur family's reputation, already tarnished, now bore the weight of these tragedies. When Ramakanth arrived in Jabalpur, he vowed to expose Vish and bring justice to the victims.
Meanwhile, at home, tensions ran high. Ramesh recounted the events at the railway station, only to face the wrath of his family.
"How dare you send my grandson with a stranger?" Pratap Thakur bellowed, his voice shaking with anger.
Before Ramesh could respond, Akhilesh stepped forward, his small frame exuding determination. "Papa ji, Sanyuktha isn't a stranger. She's family. She's Ramesh's friend."
Sakshi seized the moment to add, "Uncle, Sanyuktha has been helping us all along. Please don't misunderstand her."
Though Akhilesh's pride kept him from admitting fault outright, he grudgingly softened his stance. "Family or not, you should have informed me."
That evening, as the family gathered, the air of tension slowly began to dissipate. Old wounds were acknowledged, if not healed, and Ramesh's presence brought a sense of unity that had long been missing.
Later that night, as the household settled into an uneasy calm, Sakshi lay awake, her mind racing. She missed her son, Aarav, terribly but consoled herself with the thought that he was in safe hands. Yet, a nagging doubt persisted. Who was Sanyuktha? And why had Ramesh entrusted Aarav to her?
Unable to shake her suspicions, Sakshi confronted Ramesh the next morning. "Who is Sanyuktha?" she asked, her voice steady but probing. "Are you sure she's trustworthy? What's your connection to her?" Ramesh hesitated, his face betraying his internal struggle. Finally, he spoke. "Sakshi, I'll tell you everything, but you must promise not to be angry and to trust me."
Akhilesh's gaze softened momentarily as he looked at his brave brother. Sakshi seized the moment to explain. "Uncle, Sanyuktha is my friend, she is my friend too. She has been helping us all along. Please don't misunderstand her." Akhilesh's expression wavered, but his pride wouldn't let him admit fault. Instead, he grumbled, "Family or not, you should have informed me." The tension eased as he reassured his father, but the incident left a lasting impression. That night, as the family sat together, old wounds began to heal. Ramesh's presence brought a sense of completeness that Sakshi hadn't realized Ramesh was hiding .
When they were ready to sleep Sakshi missed his son Aarav but calmed herself that he is in safer hands but she wants to know who Sanyuktha is because Ramesh is innocent but he is not a fool to handover his son to the unknown person. So Sakshi suspected that he had some relation with Sanyuktha. Sakshi gathered courage and asked Ramesh," Dear, who is Sanyuktha, are you sure that she is a trustworthy person? What is your relation with her? Ramesh in the beginning hesitated to speak but gathered courage and said," My dear I will tell you who she is but you should promise me that you should not be angry and you should trust me.
After that Ramesh revealed the relation with Sanyuktha to Sakshi that she is a dancer and staying in Haveli and I loved her very much but we cannot stay together but now you are only in my heart . I sent Aarav with her because I trust her and one day I believe she will bring our son and we will bring him back after the chaotic situation will pass. Sakshi got the
The next day, Sanyuktha's performance captivated the audience. As she danced, her movements told a story of resilience and unity, drawing from her own experiences. Among the crowd, Ramakanth Rane watched with admiration. Inspired by her strength, he knew she could be an ally in his mission.
After the performance, Ramakanth approached Sanyukta and shared his plan to expose Vish. Intrigued and moved by his determination, she agreed to help. Together, they decided to rally the villagers and reveal the truth behind Vish's facade.
As the chapter ended, the stage was set for a confrontation that would not only unmask Vish but also bring the community together against fear and superstition. And for Sanyuktha, it marked the beginning of a new journey – one where she would stand as a beacon of hope and courage for her family and her people.