Originally posted by: tirchinazar
This is my theory which I posted yesterday night
Vedika exits KM without being revealed as an antagonist in front of Raya. Priya will not know she is Ram's ex. Ram makes Vedika exits because he feels Priya is insecure in her presence and also due to her interference in Akki and Shivina's marriage, the latest being the kangan kaand.
Ram clarifies to Priya about "no-love" deal. They have a moment during Holikaand - saree dye moment. The next day, Priya and Shivi leave for Holi much before Ram (maybe he goes to office). At the Holi party, Shivi has a slip of tongue and she mentions Ram and Vedika's past. She is made to drink by Sara and Brinda. Ram arrives. He sees Priya drunk and also sees Neeraj standing next to her. He thinks that Neeraj is behind Priya's state. He hits him
I think Ram hitting Neeraj happens after the celebrations and dance,
 I feel Neeraj insults/taunts Sood family, especially Maitri, didn’t Ram say before that he would hit Neeraj if not for the rishta?