Veena, sensing her chance, stepped forward, voice filled with conviction. "You are not a monster, Vihaan. You are my son, and I love you."
Vihaan's face contorted, eyes flashing with inner turmoil. He let out a mighty roar, and his body shook violently. Suddenly, he lunged toward the wall, slamming into it with incredible force.
But instead of crashing, his body began to stick, merging with the wall in a gecko-like shape. The room fell silent, everyone staring in shock.
Veena's eyes widened in horror, struggling to comprehend what she was witnessing. "Vihaan…my son…what's happening to you?" she whispered, trembling with fear.
Meanwhile outside the mansion
Gauri stood before the grand Kothari Mansion, her heart pounding with anxiety. She had decided to return Vihaan's bracelet, hoping to put the awkward encounter behind her.
She reached out and rang the doorbell, noticing that the door was slightly ajar. She hoped someone would answer, allowing her to hand over the bracelet without entering the mansion.
As she waited, Gauri thought to herself, "If I go in, Vihaan's mom will definitely scold me… she's so strict and mean. She never liked me because of my work at the bar. I don't want to face her wrath again."
"I'll just wait until someone comes to answer the door," she decided, holding the bracelet tightly in her hand. "I'll give it to them and leave. No need to enter the mansion."
Unaware of the chaos unfolding inside, Gauri stood patiently, waiting for someone to answer.
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Inside the mansion, Vihaan, overwhelmed by his Sarvansh powers, began levitating furniture with his hands. Objects flew toward the family members, who ducked and dodged to avoid the projectiles.
Despite their efforts, some objects still hit them, causing minor injuries. Veena cried out as a vase struck her shoulder, while Shyom clutched his head after a flying book.
The room erupted into chaos, screams echoing with each crash. Gauri, still outside, frowned.
"Something's wrong," she thought.
Without thinking, Gauri pushed open the door and stepped inside. She froze at the scene: furniture scattered everywhere, family members cowering, and Vihaan suspended in the air, eyes blazing with otherworldly energy.
Her scream escaped instantly. She fell to the floor, hands covering her mouth, staring in horror.
The family was too stunned by Vihaan's transformation to acknowledge her. Dadi and Urvashi were wide-eyed, Yug, Raani, and Shyom frozen. Veena's face reflected a mix of terror and worry—she loved her son fiercely but despised Gauri for being a bar dancer.
Vihaan detached himself from the wall and landed in front of Gauri, his gaze fixed on her with unnerving intensity.
Veena shouted, voice shaking, "Vihaan! Control yourself!"
But Vihaan raised his hand, and an unseen force rooted everyone to the spot.
His eyes gleamed with malevolence as he reached for Gauri, lifting her off the ground. Gauri trembled, eyes wide with terror.
Veena cried out, "Gauri! Stay back!" —her voice sharp, but underneath it was pure fear for her son.
Yug, Raani, Shyom, and Urvashi pleaded with Vihaan.
"Please, Vihaan, don't hurt her!" Urvashi cried.
But Vihaan didn't listen. His grip on Gauri tightened, and she struggled to breathe.
Just as Gauri's vision began to blur, she was suddenly flooded with flashes of Vihaan's childhood memories. She saw an eight-year-old Vihaan, powers out of control, accidentally hurting Veena with flying furniture. Veena, strict and harsh with Gauri, lovingly placed a silver bracelet on him:
"My dear, never take this off. It's the only thing that can keep your powers at bay," Veena had said.
The vision faded. Despite her weakened state, Gauri reached behind her and pulled out the bracelet from her bag.
With a surge of adrenaline, she wrapped the bracelet around Vihaan's wrist. Instantly, the bracelet's magic surged through him, suppressing the Sarvansh powers. Vihaan's grip on Gauri loosened, and she collapsed to the floor, gasping for air.
The family watched in stunned silence as Vihaan returned to human form. He looked around, taking in the destruction he had caused, and his eyes widened in horror.
Veena's stern gaze softened slightly as she saw her son back to normal. Dadi and Urvashi exhaled in relief, while Yug, Raani, and Shyom stayed tense but unharmed.
Vihaan's gaze fell on Gauri, lying on the floor. He bent down, gently cradling her head and whispering softly, erasing the traumatic memories. Gauri's eyes fluttered closed as she fainted.
Vihaan carefully lifted her and placed her on the nearby sofa, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. His expression was a mix of concern and guilt. Veena, though strict and mean toward Gauri, could only watch, relieved her son was safe.