I think this sicko Naveen has basically succeeded in disturbing the status quo of ten years of platonic acquaintanceship between Anurag and Prerna. AT least Anurag has been forced to see Prerna as a desirable woman. And Prerna, having yoked her fate to a nasty old man, will definitely see the contrast, the goodness, honesty and youth that Anurag offers. For this we have to thank the machinations of Naveen and Mohini. Otherwise left to themselves, Anu-Pre would have carried on their
passive, polite and platonic relationship for ever. (wow those were 3 Ps)
That does not mean they will fall in love with each other right away. Right now, Anurag finds her motivations intriguing and also feels pity, sympathy for her state, but there is no spark of attraction. Prerna, on the other hand, is too messed up in her head. But in the midst of the emotional upheaval in her life when her family is not speaking with her and the creepy N forcing his evil intentions, Anurag is emerging as the sole voice of concern and reason. She is so tied up in her warped logic (that only her sacrifice can save her family) that it is only Anurag's relentless questioning of her, his rejection of her act, which is cutting through all her pretenses. I think she will derive strength that at least he is able to see through her pretense, will see the fault in her own logic and be able to kick N's ass. But this will still not be enough for them to fall in love. I think after this Naveen track there will need to be something else, some other crisis, which will spark the attraction between them.