Part 11 – Hearts Begin to Change

SYDNEY

Days passed.

Sameer had slowly begun to take an interest in the family business. Though he still joked around, Jayprakash noticed that his grandson had become more responsible.

One afternoon, Jayprakash entered Sameer's cabin.

Jayprakash: You've changed.

Sameer: Really?

Jayprakash: Earlier, you left work. Now you finish your meetings before lunch.

Sameer: Don't get emotional, Dadu. I'm still the same Sameer.

Jayprakash smiled.

Jayprakash: No... you're changing. And I think I know the reason.

Sameer looked away.

Sameer: Don't start.

Jayprakash: Is her name... Naina?

Sameer nearly choked on his coffee.

Sameer: Dadu!

Jayprakash laughed loudly.

Meanwhile...

Naina and Anand were arranging photographs for Anand's wildlife exhibition.

Sameer arrived carrying a large camera bag.

Sameer: Permission to disturb?

Anand: Always.

Naina: We need someone to arrange these photographs.

Sameer: That's easy.

Within an hour, Sameer transformed the gallery beautifully.

Anand looked impressed.

Anand: Your eye for photography is excellent.

Sameer: Business pays my bills. Photography keeps me alive.

Anand smiled knowingly.

MUMBAI

Munna and Swati had become very close friends.

They met almost every day for coffee, shopping, and long walks on Marine Drive.

One evening...

Swati was laughing uncontrollably after Munna narrated one of his embarrassing Goa stories.

Swati: You're impossible!

Munna: Everyone says that.

Swati: That's because it's true.

Both burst into laughter.

For the first time, Munna wasn't flirting with any girl passing by.

He was looking only at Swati.

Ratan and Diya

Ratan continued helping Diya gather evidence against Abhay.

One afternoon, they met Diya's old lawyer.

The lawyer studied the documents.

Lawyer: These hospital reports prove Diya was drugged before the custody hearing.

Diya: Does that mean...

Lawyer: We can reopen the custody case.

Diya became emotional.

She looked at Ratan.

Diya: Thank you...

Ratan: Don't thank me yet.

Diya: Why?

Ratan: I'll thank myself only after Amaya comes back to you.

Diya smiled through tears.

Sydney Harbor Festival

Anand insisted everyone attend the city's cultural festival.

The entire evening was filled with music, lights, and fireworks.

Naina stood looking at the harbor.

Sameer quietly came beside her.

For a few moments...

Neither spoke.

Finally...

Sameer: Strange.

Naina: What?

Sameer: Earlier, the silence made me uncomfortable.

Now...

I don't mind being silent... if you're beside me.

Naina looked at him.

She smiled gently.

The orchestra began playing.

Song: "Tanhayee"

Unlike the original sad context, the song became a reflective montage.

Tanhaayee... Tanhaayee...

Sameer walked alone along the harbor after dropping Naina home.

For the first time...

He realized he actually missed someone.

Tanhaayee... Dil ke raaste mein...

He remembered—

• Naina laughing on the flight.
• Their debates.
• The roller coaster.
• Her teasing him.
• Her rose.

Meanwhile...

Munna sat on Marine Drive thinking about Swati.

Instead of sadness...

he smiled.

He whispered,

Munna: I think... this is love.

At the same time...

Ratan sat in his studio looking at Diya's portrait.

He painted one more detail—

A smile.

The song ended.

The Next Morning

Sameer reached Anand's house carrying breakfast.

Naina opened the door.

Naina: You're here this early?

Sameer: Yes.

Naina: Why?

Sameer: Because I couldn't sleep.

Naina: Business tension?

Sameer: No...

You.

Naina became speechless.

Sameer immediately corrected himself.

Sameer: I mean...

Yesterday's discussion.

Naina laughed.

Naina: Nice save.

Anand entered.

Anand: Good morning, Sameer.

Sameer: Good morning.

Anand: Today we're going to the Blue Mountains for photography.

Interested?

Sameer's eyes lit up.

Sameer: Absolutely!

Blue Mountains

The three spent the entire day clicking photographs.

Sameer and Naina unknowingly kept photographing each other instead of nature.

Anand secretly noticed it.

He smiled.

MUMBAI

Munna finally decided.

He reached Swati's office.

Swati came outside.

Swati: Munna! What happened?

Munna: Can we go somewhere?

They reached the beach.

Munna nervously looked at the sea.

Swati: You look serious.

Munna: Because...

I don't want to lose you.

Swati looked at him carefully.

Munna continued,

Munna: I don't know when it happened.

I don't know how it happened.

For the first time...

I don't want to flirt.

I don't want anyone else.

I just...

want to spend my life with you.

Swati remained silent.

Munna smiled sadly.

Munna: You don't have to answer now.

Take your time.

He walked away slowly.

Swati watched him leave, her heart racing.

Diya's Custody Case

The family court officially accepted Diya's petition for reopening Amaya's custody case.

Abhay received the notice.

He became furious.

Abhay: Who reopened this case?

His lawyer replied,

Lawyer: Someone has collected fresh evidence against us.

Abhay clenched his fists.

Abhay: It must be that photographer...

Ratan.

Sydney

That evening...

Sharad unexpectedly arrived in Sydney.

Naina was shocked.

Naina: Sharad! You didn't tell me you were coming!

Sharad hugged her.

Then his eyes fell on Sameer standing beside Anand.

His expression immediately hardened.

Sharad: So...

you're still meeting him.

Sameer understood another confrontation was about to begin.

Naina looked worried.

The atmosphere became tense as Sharad and Sameer faced each other once again.