A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.
Only enemies speak the truth; friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty.
NNever forget that a half truth is a whole lie.
Anonymous
Deceiving others. That is what the world calls a romance. --- Oscar Wilde
ANOTHER WINNER, A MUST SEE FOR THE SHEER BEAUTY OF ASHLOK.
Shlok goes with Kavya to see what his wife needs and baba looks on after him, with a smile on his face as always and something else. Is he mentally saying enjoy the company of your beautiful wife, my bachha while it lasts. It was as though Shlok could not wait to get away from baba's presence, esp when his wife's name was mentioned. He is definitely uncomfortable when Aastha is even mentioned in front of baba and does not want her to be in the spotlight in baba's presence, all with good reason I suppose.
The magnificent Haldi mixing scene in the Kitchen by Ashlok. Both are scrumptious to look at and can't help but steal glances at each other and look away when the other catches them looking. Their hands are doing their own dance of love and so are their eyes, helplessly drawn to each other. The song Mahiya in bg was telling as it described Shlok's feelings perfectly. Aastha is his sanity and also the cause of his restlessness and also his need which were conveyed to perfection by Avinash Sachdev. His dreamy voice when he tells her that it is Tai's wedding haldi and not theirs or what is their relation that they are asked to perform this ritual together was outstanding. This ritual is going to bind together even more, a reaffirmation of their love. Aastha playfully applies some haldi on his cheeks and makes good her escape and pathidev promises to apply some on her before the day is over. Never one to back down from a challenge. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A beautiful and emotional haldi ceremony wherein all the married women apply haldi to Jyoti and bless her, this time with real heartfelt emotions by Anjali, Aastha and Sojal. Kavya too wanted to participate and she was told to do so lovingly. The 2 brothers are watching the festivities and the glow on their Tai's face; they can't resist the pull and apply haldi to their Tai. It was so moving and real. Anjali eyes filed to the brim on seeing her 3 children bond and expressing their affection. Shlok could not contain his tears at his Tai's happiness and it was a mind-blowing act again by Avinash here. Varad is also happy. Everyone playfully apply haldi on each other and Aastha does not allow anyone to apply on her and she evades them. She is hurt, sad and insecure that she is not able to enjoy the moment with Shlok and their eyes are constantly searching out for each other. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ria approaches her and asks her if that is her husband Shlok to which she says yes, that is Shlok but not that Shlok. This little white lie uttered in jest should not come to bite her later and she unknowingly erred big time. She agrees with Ria that he is HOT LOOKING and also commits another blunder by saying he is UNMARRIED. Ria is a smart cookie and she told Aastha not to pull her legs in jest. Hope she knows the truth and does not fall for him hard and have her heart broken in the bargain.
Aastha goes away with the bowl of haldi and her pallu is pulled by none other than Shlok, who has come for her. He has made a promise to himself to apply haldi to her, colour her with his name on it and then dips his left hand and applies on the right cheek. Dips his right hand and lovingly and tenderly applies haldi on her left cheek. Aastha is trembling with need, thrilled beyond words that he actually came for her and is overwhelmed by her love for him. Earlier Kavya applied haldi on his nose and now Shlok leans into her, brings his face closer and closer together. Aastha, who usually turns her face away from his kiss, closes her eyes and leans in, the game making her acknowledge her want and need of her akdu's hot kisses and lovemaking. Shlok gives her the ESKIMO KISS, RUBBING THEIR NOSES TOGETHER AND TRANSFERS SOME OF THE HALDI ONTO HER NOSE. THE INSECURITY OF AASTHA RISES TO THE FORE WHEREBY SHE ASKS HOW HE COULD DO THIS TO A STRANGER AND STAND SO CLOSELY TO HER. SHLOK REPLIES THAT ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR AND SHE WAS THE ONE TO SOUND THE TRUMPET BY APPLYING HALDI TO HIM. SHE WANTS TO KNOW IF HE HAS DECLARED WAR AND HE SAYS NO, WANTS TO KNOW IF HE HAS FALLEN IN LOVE WITH HER TO WHICH HE SAYS NO, JUST APPLYING COLOURS AS SHE DID. 😃
THE SHLOK AGNIHOTRI EVEN SPOUTS SOME SHAYARI HERE. AFRAID OF THE STIGMA OR BADNAMI, SHE DID NOT LOVE HIM(BCOZ OF THAT) BUT IT IS TRUE THAT, THAT LOVE HAS MADE HIM STRONGER. IT IS TRUE THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF GIRLS CHASING HIM, UNSPOKEN AND UNSAID THAT THE ONE HE WANTS IS BEFORE HIM. HE IS TOTALLY BEWITCHED BY HER, HER ANTICS, HER LAUGHTER, HER DARES , HIS OWN PERSONAL MADCAP. AASTHA YELLS OUT FOR THE OTHERS AND DISMAYED BY HER CALLING HIS BLUFF, LETS HER GO. HE PROMISES THAT HE WILL NEVER LEAVE HER; AFTER ALL HE IS SHLOK AGNIHOTRI. THE EGO IS INTACT AND VERY MUCH PRESENT IN HIS LIFE. IT HAS BEEN TAMPED DOWN BUT IS EMERGING IN THIS GAME OF STRANGERS AND WHO WILL SURRENDER FIRST OR QUITS. 👍🏼
The extortion call from Pawar comes and Hot daddy is fuming and at a loss of words when he sees his nemesis choti bahu Aastha outside his study. Not losing his aplomb nor betraying his anxiety by a flicker of his eyelashes, proceeds to compliment her on the great job she has been doing on the wedding arrangements and leaves her looking after him in bewilderment. She finally picks on the fact that baba has been singing her praises one too many times and is curious as to the whys. Also notices that baba is a worried man. She goes down to see her akdu with RIA where both are having a convo. Her green horn pops out and she looks at them with fire in her eyes. 😡😡😡😡 YOU MADE YOUR BED, NOW LIE IN IT AASTHA. STEW, CHOMP, STOMP YOUR FEET, NOTHING WILL STOP YOUR AKDU FROM EXACTING HIS SWEET REVENGE.
Ria on her way home after the festivities, notices hot Shlok and strikes up a convo with him is merely polite to her. Ria blurts out what Aastha had said earlier about him, that he is sort of like a devar to her. Our man's affected by these words and decides to teach a fitting lesson. Aastha baby your goose is good as cooked. Have to bear the consequences of your untruths even when said in jest. Looking super hot and sexy in a red kurta now. Uuufff.
AVINASH WAS JUST BRILLIANT WITH HIS EXPRESSIONS, VOICE MODULATION ETC. EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM WAS JUST PERFECT, FLAWLESS PERFORMANCE BY HIM. HIS EYES WERE SMOULDERING AND INDICATED HIS FEELINGS FOR AASTHA. HE IS FALLING IN LOVE WITH HER DEEPLY THIS TIME AROUND; HIS HEART CANNOT BE CONTAINED AND IS MESMERIZED BY HER SPIRITEDNESS, HER BEAUTY, AND HER LAUGHTER. WAH WAH WAH TAALIYAN, TAALIYAN. 👏
Precap - Aastha goes shopping, loses her mangalsutra, Mansi finds it and returns it to her and comes along with her to AM. Varad sees her and is stunned, Sojal slips on the stairs, Varad supports her. An omen of things to come, good or bad, time will tell.
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