Anupama brings Dimple outside and asks Malti Devi to see her
Episode begins: Anupama enters the Shah house, her face etched with worry. Vanraj sits in the living room, a newspaper crumpled in his hands. Leela is pacing nervously, and Pakhi and Samar exchange concerned glances.
Anupama: (Voice trembling) I went to the orphanage… but Maya was gone.
The news hits everyone like a bombshell. Vanraj slams his fist on the table, Leela gasps, and Pakhi bursts into tears. Samar steps forward, his eyes blazing with anger.
Samar: What do you mean gone? How could she just take Choti Anu and disappear?
Anupama: I don’t know, beta. There was a note, but it didn’t say anything. Just that… that she was taking Choti back to America.
Vanraj scoffs. Vanraj: America? Like we’ll believe that! She must be hiding somewhere around here, playing some twisted game.
Leela: (Wailing) My Chikku… My little Anarkali… Where is she? What has that woman done?
Anupama rushes to Leela, trying to console her. The atmosphere in the house is thick with despair and helplessness.
Flashback:
We see Maya packing her bags frantically, a manic glint in her eyes. Choti Anu sleeps soundly in her crib, oblivious to the storm brewing around her. Maya scoops her up, whispering promises of a new life, a life away from the Shahs.
Present:
Kavya enters the house, drawn by the commotion. She takes in the scene, her lips forming a silent ‘oh no’. Hastily, she approaches Vanraj and whispers something in his ear.
Vanraj: (Eyes widening) You think she might be at…
Kavya: It’s worth a shot.
Vanraj nods curtly, a determined glint in his eyes. He turns to Anupama.
Vanraj: We need to act fast. I have an idea where Maya might be. Come on.
At the Kapadia mansion:
Anuj is working in his study when he hears a knock on the door. He opens it to find Vanraj and Anupama standing on the threshold, their faces grim.
Vanraj: Anuj, we need your help. Maya took Choti Anu.
Anuj’s blood runs cold. He ushers them in, a deep concern etching his features. He listens intently as Vanraj explains their suspicions about Maya’s possible whereabouts.
Anuj: (Voice firm) Don’t worry. We’ll find Choti Anu. I’ll contact my security team, and we’ll search every corner of this city.
Anupama: (Eyes filled with tears) Thank you, Anuj. You’re our only hope.
Meanwhile, at a secluded apartment:
Maya paces the room like a caged tigress, Choti Anu asleep in her arms. She keeps checking her phone, her anxiety growing with each passing minute. Just then, the doorbell rings. Maya’s heart leaps into her throat. Could it be the Shahs?
She cautiously opens the door, her grip tightening around Choti Anu. Standing before her is a tall, imposing man in a black suit.
Man: Ms. Maya Chopra? I’m Mr. Kapadia’s security chief. We need to talk about your… guest.
Maya’s face drains of color. She stammers, trying to explain, but the man cuts her off.
Man: I suggest you cooperate, Ms. Chopra. It’ll be in your best interest.
Back at the Shah house:
The hours crawl by as the Shahs and Kapadias wait for news. The tension is unbearable, the silence punctuated only by Leela’s choked sobs. Finally, Anuj’s phone rings.
Anuj: (Eyes widening) Yes… We’re on our way!
He hangs up, a relieved smile spreading across his face.
Anupama: (Voice trembling) Anuj? What is it? Did you find Choti?
Anuj: Come, Anupama. We need to go.
Without further explanation, Anuj leads them out of the house. Hope flickers in their eyes, a fragile flame against the darkness of uncertainty.
Episode ends:
The scene fades to black, leaving the viewers on the edge of their seats. Will Anupama and the Shahs be reunited with Choti Anu? Will Maya’s plan crumble under the weight of their determination? Tune in to the next episode to find out!
