With both Choti and Raj gone, Kriti was left with Sunil as her only potential ally. She still felt that she needed to be careful what she confided in him. True to his word, he was staying home each night, sharing their bed. He hadn't initiated sex since the night his father had angered him so. Kriti waited, not sure how to approach him.

The Thakur also had left her alone for an unusual stretch of days. He seemed preoccupied with the business although Sunil wasn't sure why, which troubled him.