Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin: Neil gifts Teju a ring on their FIRST NIGHT, she wears it

In Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Teju's once-stable life turned turbulent after her father's death. Though initially met with hostility at the Chavan house, she gradually found acceptance—until Juhi fled her wedding, leading Teju to marry Neil and enter the Pradhan household. Now, instead of peace, she faces fresh challenges from Leena and Rituraj, who make her new journey even more difficult.

In the ongoing track of the show, Neil is emotionally wrecked after accidentally overhearing a private conversation between Teju and Rituraj. During the exchange, Teju confesses that she once harboured feelings for Rituraj and had even dreamt of marrying him, but he turned her down. This confession deeply wounds Neil, leaving him heartbroken.

Meanwhile, Juhi, who has returned home, opens up to Aditi and shares the actual reason behind her sudden decision to call off the wedding. The truth eventually surfaces during the Gondhal ceremony, catching Teju completely off guard and leaving her shattered.

Following the Gondhal Ceremony, it marks the couple's first night after marriage. However, with the marriage being forced on Teju against her wishes, the night is expected to be tense and confrontational. Teju sits quietly in a room beautifully decorated for the occasion, waiting. Neil's cousins, with a playful attitude, gives him a gentle push into the room, calling it his lucky night and trying to lighten the mood.

Once they are alone, the atmosphere shifts. Teju initiates a serious conversation, asking Neil why he never confessed his feelings for her to his family before agreeing to the arranged marriage with Juhi. Neil opens up honestly, explaining that back when his family asked about his interest in marriage, he hadn't met anyone special. It was only after meeting Teju that he began to feel differently. But by that time, his family had already taken steps toward arranging the match with Juhi. He admits that once he realised his feelings for Teju and wanted to speak up, it was already too late as the preparations were underway.

As the conversation ends, Neil offers her a ring he had bought for his wife. He acknowledges that she might not be ready to accept such a gesture, but since he had already purchased it with this moment in mind, he gently suggests she keep it with her. He also clarifies that wearing it is entirely her choice and that he understands if she doesn't wish to.

Teju takes the ring from him, not rejecting the gesture but keeping her distance emotionally. She then says she's feeling tired and has a headache, indicating she wants to rest. Neil, trying to be thoughtful, tells her to rest on the bed while he takes the sofa. He reasons that if he sleeps outside the room, it will raise suspicions and likely trigger blame from the family members, especially towards Teju, which he doesn't want. So, he decides to stay inside and sleep on the couch instead.

Just then, there's a knock on the door — it's Rituraj, who brings medicine for Teju's headache. His arrival implies attentiveness, suggesting that he picked up on her discomfort even without her directly saying anything. This, in contrast, subtly points to how Neil failed to notice her pain. Neil, however, responds by saying the headache is just due to exhaustion and doesn't require medication, advising her to simply rest.

After Rituraj exits, Neil encourages Teju to relax. As he prepares to place the ring in her cupboard, Teju suddenly asks whether his family is aware that he bought the ring. When Neil confirms that they are, she decides to wear it. Her decision seems more practical than emotional — knowing that not wearing the ring might raise unnecessary questions, she eventually puts it on.

Seeing Teju wear the ring, Neil is unable to hide his emotions. He compliments her, expressing that she looks really good wearing it. However, before that, he gently adds that she shouldn’t misunderstand his words, making it clear that he isn’t trying to overstep any boundaries.