The episode is a race against time as the poisoned cake is brought to the center stage of the celebrations.
The Poisoned Cake Dilemma
The episode begins with the family gathered around the table for the cake-cutting ceremony. Shaoli stands in the corner, her eyes fixed on the slice intended for Surjo. She is convinced that once Surjo consumes the rat poison, he will fall ill, and she will use that vulnerability to “nurse” him back to health and claim her place in his life.
As Surjo picks up the knife to cut the cake, Noyon feels an overwhelming sense of dread. The priest’s warning from the previous day echoes in her mind. Her hand trembles as she tries to stop him, but the family members, thinking she is just being emotional, encourage them to proceed.
The Supernatural Intervention
Just as Surjo is about to take the first bite, the spirit of Hasiram (Noyon’s spiritual guide/ghost ally) intervenes. Suddenly, the lights in the room begin to flicker violently, and a gust of wind knocks over the juice glasses on the table. In the confusion, the plate with the poisoned slice falls to the floor.
While the family is distracted by the “bad omen,” the household dog approaches the fallen cake. Noyon screams and pulls the dog away just in time. She realizes that the “accident” was actually a divine intervention to save Surjo.
Shaoli’s Frustration and Noyon’s Suspicion
Seeing her plan fail, Shaoli is visibly frustrated. Her expressions don’t go unnoticed by Noyon. Noyon observes that while everyone else was worried about the lights and the mess, Shaoli was only staring at the cake on the floor.
Noyon picks up a piece of the fallen cake and notices a strange, pungent smell. She secretly wraps a portion of it in a tissue, deciding to get it tested. She now suspects that the danger to Surjo’s life isn’t just a “prophecy”—it is a living, breathing person inside their home.
Surjo’s Dismissive Attitude
Despite the strange events, Surjo remains a man of science. He comforts a crying Noyon, telling her that the wind and the flickering lights were just due to the weather. He tries to make light of the situation to keep the party mood alive, but Noyon’s fear only grows. She decides that from this moment on, she will personally taste every meal served to Surjo.
Major Highlights
- The Near Miss: A supernatural “accident” prevents Surjo from eating the poisoned cake.
- The Clue: Noyon notices the strange smell of the cake and Shaoli’s suspicious reaction.
- The Vow: Noyon becomes Surjo’s “human shield,” vowing to protect him from the hidden enemy.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Noyon takes the cake sample to a lab, but Shaoli follows her to stop the reports from reaching the family. Meanwhile, Choti Maa finds the empty bottle of rat poison in Shaoli’s room and confronts her.
