On July 30, 2024, “Bhagya Lakshmi” aired a dramatic episode. The show opened with Lakshmi standing in the kitchen, lost in thought. She was thinking about Rishi. She wondered why he was behaving so strangely. He had been distant and cold for the past few days.
Suddenly, Malishka entered the kitchen. She saw Lakshmi and smirked. “Are you daydreaming about Rishi?” she asked. Lakshmi ignored her and continued chopping vegetables. Malishka walked closer and said, “You should know that Rishi doesn’t care about you. He only married you because of his family’s pressure.”
Lakshmi felt a pang of hurt but kept her composure. “Rishi is my husband,” she said firmly. “And I believe he cares for me.”
Malishka laughed. “You are so naive, Lakshmi. Open your eyes and see the truth.”
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Just then, Rishi entered the kitchen. He saw the tension between the two women and frowned. “What’s going on here?” he asked.
Malishka quickly changed her expression to one of innocence. “Nothing, Rishi. I was just chatting with Lakshmi.”
Rishi looked at Lakshmi, who remained silent. He sensed something was wrong but decided not to press the issue. “Alright, let’s all go to the dining room. Dinner is ready,” he said.
At the dining table, the Oberoi family gathered. Everyone started eating, but the atmosphere was tense. Rishi’s mother, Neelam, noticed the strained silence and decided to lighten the mood. “Lakshmi, you have cooked a wonderful meal. As always, it is delicious,” she praised.
Lakshmi smiled and thanked her. She glanced at Rishi, hoping for some acknowledgment from him, but he was busy on his phone. Lakshmi’s heart sank. She wondered what was keeping Rishi so preoccupied.
After dinner, Lakshmi went to her room. She sat on the bed, feeling lonely. She missed the days when Rishi used to be loving and caring. She wondered if Malishka’s words were true. Did Rishi really not care about her anymore?
Just then, Rishi entered the room. He looked at Lakshmi and could see the sadness in her eyes. He felt guilty for ignoring her but didn’t know how to make things right. “Lakshmi, are you okay?” he asked softly.
Lakshmi looked up at him, her eyes filled with unshed tears. “Rishi, do you still care about me?” she asked.
Rishi was taken aback by her question. “Of course, I care about you, Lakshmi. Why would you think otherwise?” he said.
Lakshmi sighed. “You have been so distant lately. I feel like you are not the same person anymore.”
Rishi felt a lump in his throat. He knew he had been neglecting Lakshmi, but he didn’t know how to explain his behavior. “I’m sorry, Lakshmi. I have been under a lot of stress at work. But I promise I will try to be better,” he said.
Lakshmi nodded, but she was not entirely convinced. She hoped Rishi would keep his promise. She didn’t want their marriage to fall apart.
Meanwhile, Malishka was in her room, scheming. She was determined to break Rishi and Lakshmi’s marriage. She couldn’t stand seeing them together. She decided to create more misunderstandings between them.
The next morning, Lakshmi woke up early. She wanted to prepare breakfast for the family. She went to the kitchen and started cooking. As she was working, Malishka entered the kitchen. She pretended to be helpful and started assisting Lakshmi.
“Let me help you with that,” Malishka said, taking the knife from Lakshmi’s hand.
Lakshmi smiled politely. “Thank you, Malishka. But I can manage.”
Malishka ignored her and continued chopping vegetables. “I just want to make things easier for you,” she said with a fake smile.
As they worked together, Malishka started planting seeds of doubt in Lakshmi’s mind. “You know, Rishi and I have been friends for a long time. We understand each other so well,” she said casually.
Lakshmi felt a knot in her stomach. She didn’t like the way Malishka talked about Rishi. “I know Rishi values your friendship,” she said, trying to keep her voice steady.
Malishka smirked inwardly. She could see that her words were affecting Lakshmi. “Yes, we share a special bond. Sometimes I feel like Rishi is more comfortable with me than with anyone else,” she said.
Lakshmi’s hands trembled slightly as she stirred the pot. She didn’t want to believe Malishka, but doubt was creeping into her mind.
After breakfast, Rishi left for work. Lakshmi tried to keep herself busy with household chores, but her mind kept drifting back to Malishka’s words. She decided to talk to Neelam about her concerns.
“Neelam aunty, can I talk to you?” Lakshmi asked hesitantly.
Neelam looked up from her book and smiled. “Of course, Lakshmi. What is it?”
Lakshmi took a deep breath. “I feel like Rishi is drifting away from me. And Malishka keeps saying things that make me doubt his feelings.”
Neelam frowned. “What has Malishka been saying?”
Lakshmi explained the conversations she had with Malishka. Neelam listened carefully. “Lakshmi, you need to trust Rishi. Malishka is trying to create problems between you two. Don’t let her succeed,” she advised.
Lakshmi nodded. “I will try, aunty. But it’s hard.”
Neelam patted her hand. “I understand, dear. But you must stay strong. Rishi loves you. I am sure of it.”
Later that evening, Rishi returned home. He looked exhausted. Lakshmi decided to cheer him up. She prepared his favorite meal and set the table beautifully.
When Rishi saw the effort Lakshmi had put in, he felt a surge of affection for her. “Lakshmi, this looks amazing. Thank you,” he said with a genuine smile.
Lakshmi felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe things could go back to the way they were. They sat down to eat, and for the first time in days, they had a pleasant conversation.
Just as they were finishing dinner, Malishka walked in. She saw Rishi and Lakshmi laughing together and felt a surge of jealousy. She decided to interrupt their moment.
“Rishi, I need to talk to you about something important,” she said, looking serious.
Rishi frowned. “Can’t it wait, Malishka? I am spending time with Lakshmi.”
Malishka shook her head. “It’s urgent.”
Rishi sighed and looked at Lakshmi apologetically. “I’ll be back in a minute,” he said, getting up from the table.
Lakshmi watched as Rishi and Malishka walked away. She felt the familiar ache of doubt return. She wondered what was so important that Malishka had to interrupt their dinner.
In the living room, Malishka pretended to be upset. “Rishi, I am sorry to disturb you, but I need your help with a personal issue,” she said.
Rishi looked concerned. “What is it, Malishka?”
Malishka fabricated a story about having problems with her family. She knew Rishi would be sympathetic. “I don’t know who else to turn to,” she said, wiping fake tears from her eyes.
Rishi felt sorry for Malishka. He assured her that he would help in any way he could. As he comforted her, Lakshmi watched from a distance. She felt like an outsider in her own home.
The next few days followed a similar pattern. Malishka kept finding excuses to spend time with Rishi. Lakshmi tried to stay positive, but her insecurities grew stronger.
One evening, as Rishi was leaving for a meeting, Lakshmi decided to confront him. “Rishi, we need to talk,” she said.
Rishi looked at her, surprised. “What is it, Lakshmi?”
Lakshmi took a deep breath. “I feel like you are not being honest with me. Malishka keeps coming between us, and I don’t know how to handle it.”
Rishi felt frustrated. He didn’t want to argue with Lakshmi, but he knew she was right. “I am sorry, Lakshmi. I know I have been distant. But Malishka is going through a tough time, and I am just trying to help her.”
Lakshmi nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. “I understand, Rishi. But I need you too. I need to know that you still care about me.”
Rishi felt a wave of guilt. He realized he had been neglecting Lakshmi. He hugged her tightly. “I am sorry, Lakshmi. I promise I will make things right. I love you.”
Lakshmi hugged him back, feeling a glimmer of hope. She hoped that this time, Rishi would keep his promise.
As the episode ended, viewers were left wondering what would happen next. Would Rishi and Lakshmi’s relationship survive Malishka’s schemes? Only time would tell.