The episode, titled “The Thaw of the Heart,” follows Nawab as he grapples with his guilt and Heer’s resilience.
Nawab’s Sincere Apology
The episode begins with Nawab feeling extremely restless after the claustrophobic attack he suffered in the storeroom. He realizes that while he was busy playing pranks, Heer was the one who sang, danced, and stayed awake just to keep him conscious. For the first time, Nawab’s “wealthy brat” persona cracks. He approaches Heer in the college corridor and, in front of several students, says a quiet but sincere “I’m sorry.” Heer is stunned, as is the rest of the college, but she simply nods and tells him that “sorry doesn’t fix a ruined scholarship.”
Tina’s Sinister Plan
Tina, seeing Nawab apologize to Heer, is consumed by rage. She feels her “grip” on Nawab slipping. In a secret meeting with her friends, Tina decides to stop playing minor pranks. She discovers that Heer has been working on a highly confidential research project for a prestigious competition. Tina plans to “leak” the project under Arjun’s name, knowing it would not only disqualify Heer but also ignite a permanent war between Nawab and Arjun.
The Note Discovery
While looking for his cricket gear, Nawab finds a discarded note in the locker room that Arjun had written to Heer (which Arjun previously mentioned sending by mistake). The note contains a warning about Tina’s past behaviors. Nawab begins to realize that Arjun might actually be looking out for Heer, whereas he—Heer’s own “unwanted” husband—has only been a source of trouble. This revelation causes Nawab to distance himself from Tina, further fueling her anger.
The Family Pressure
Back at the house, Gulab is seen plotting with Dilip. Gulab is frustrated that Heer’s father is still lurking around the city, threatening to expose the “Jatt-Juliet” marriage secret. She decides that the only way to get rid of the problem is to frame Heer for a “character scandal” in college so she is expelled and sent back to her village. The episode ends with a cliffhanger: a mysterious photographer is seen following Heer and Nawab, taking photos of them in a seemingly intimate conversation.
Major Highlights
- The Public Apology: Nawab humbles himself and apologizes to Heer for his past behavior.
- The Growing Rift: Nawab realizes Tina’s true nature and begins to pull away from her.
- The Sabotage: Tina plans to steal Heer’s academic work and credit it to Arjun.
- The Scandal Plot: Gulab hires a photographer to frame Heer and Nawab, hoping to end Heer’s college career.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Nawab finds out about Tina’s plan to leak the project and manages to stop the upload just in time. However, in the process, he accidentally reveals to Heer that he knows more about her “secret” than he let on. Meanwhile, Heer’s father reaches the college gates, ready to announce Nawab as his son-in-law.
