Episode 101
Paid in Full
No, Buaji can't stop the seeds that have been planted from growing, instead she is watering them. Kushi and Shyam's marriage is to be fixed.
At the hospital Kushi is trying to explain to the cashier that she will take care of the bill when the girl says to her the bill has been paid in full. What, who paid the bill? He did, she says and points to the gentleman walking down the corridor. Wait! Kushi exclaims. He slowly turns around. Boyishly, almost embarrassed for what he has done, he looks at her. She looks away, gathers her courage and walks towards him. You paid this? Hah, yes, he replies. Q? (My English translation, lol) Why did you pay? I can take care of this bill. He says, he knows she can, but she was finding it difficult and he knew that the accountant deducted for the taxes so he decided to help by paying the bill in full. She tells him she doesn't need his help, she would figure it out. He agrees with her, he knows she could sort it out. She interrupts him saying why you are doing this I am just your employee, I am not your family member. Then why? She tells him she didn't know what came over her yesterday, she shouldn't have done that. She says don't try to be generous she won't be able to bear it. She tells him she doesn't need his money, she had a weak moment but don't think I want something from you or that I am begging you. Just let it be. She holds her head and asks God why she is behaving this way, she has gone crazy. You are trying to help and… She is beside herself and he sees this; she runs away.
Back home they are fixing a marriage and Payal and Akash talk on the phone.
Kushi has found a chair and has sat down and all she has been feeling flows out through her tears. She is releasing all these pent up emotions. It is hard to be a pillar of strength when your world is falling apart. He has followed her, sits down beside her,she senses he is near and looks up. She again is made to feel comfortable by him. He is her strength, her sounding board. She tells him ever since this happened she hasn't been able to think straight. She has already lost her parents and she can't bear it again. Placing her face in her hands, she sobs. He can't bear her pain and this time reaches out and places his hand on her head to comfort her. She is shocked, he looks away so does she. It is an awkward moment, hard to interpret by them. They look towards each other again sharing that moment again.
It is hard to share feelings, to want to be there and give support when some situations don't allow it to happen. Akash wants to be there for Payal but due to circumstances with his mother he can't be there and Payal won't allow him to come into her life due to those feelings of his mom. ASR and Kushi walk away from each other because they do not really understand the feelings they have for each other just yet. He can't comprehend why he would care for this kind of girl, let alone have any kind of feelings or emotions in his life and she just doesn't get why she should trust her rakshas/demon. How could this man behave so good and so bad at the same time? As they walk away they look back, first one and then the other, not seeing each otherlooking, until they turn the corner.
Kushi goes home and is approached by her Bua. She wants to talk with her. Kushi is worried that something has happened to her father but he is okay and sleeping. Both Bua and Garima want to talk serious about marriage. Kushi does not understand that it is for her and not Payal. A grave mistake is being made here. The seeds that have been planted by Shyam are continued to be watered by the elder women. Kushi's marriage is to be fixed with Shyam. Kushi is shocked. What? But Buaji…
Buaji just goes on praising Shyam and how he is perfect for her and cares for her a lot. Garima sees Kushi apprehension but Buaji nips it. Thank God for the burning lentils on the stove because that stops the conversation for now.
Kushi goes and talks with Shyam and he tells her to speak frankly but he turns around and snidely remarks they will be together soon anyway. She tells him she doesn't feel that way towards him and he is a good friend. He fakes his agreed answer telling her he doesn't want to get married either. Reassuring her, that he has only agreed because of her father's illness and he seems to want it but he will take care of the elders and explain. Kushi seems reassured and walks inside although she is feeling like she may be disappointing her father's wishes.
He gets a phone call and is asked if he wants the ring and he says ofcourse he does. He is getting married to Kushi! He will pay this bill in full and all things are going to go his way no matter what.
All bills have been paid in full now they will all prepare for Diwali. Will this festival bring light to the families or will there be a persistent darkness hanging about? We shall see, we shall see.
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