I do not think you have to worry about Akash.
Durga has taken two years to put her plan in action and she has to have a reason for being photographed with Payal.
And moreover Akash has to give Shakshi some lead in Durga's activities or Akash will lose his job and his reason for being there in the first place.
I am sure Durga just as she made Baba pretend to be still blind will have a valid excuse for being seen with Payal.
But Cliffhangers like these make for good TRP's and keep our interest in the next episode.