Shrikant responded in a steady, indirect manner, "Vishwajeet, how can you ask me this when you know I was here with you?" We have no idea what happened. We do not even know the reason why that girl was sitting where Ratika was. It was also a shock to find her there. This must be the devilment of some foe that wants to prevent this wedding. Shashank, who was evidently angry, interjected at this, We do not want to hear excuses! Due to you people, the reputation of the Thakur family has been damaged. Her worthless girl was married off to Vikrant before the society, and Ratika was humiliated by her. Your son has disgraced the Thakur family. We will never forget this. Whoever that girl is, we will make her pay heavily to start off Ratika. Remember this! Had you or Vikrant been behind this, you cannot even guess how badly you are going to find yourself in this. Shashikala ji and Kishori ji were scared of the threats of Shashank. She was even apprehensive to look at Shashikala and Kishori, even the aunt of Vikrant, Sunidhi. Vikram, raging at the words of Shashank, walked up. Brother, you cannot even threaten us, because we have not said anything yet. We may express anger as well, yet we do nothing about it since probably it occurred because of our negligence. It does not imply that we were involved in this. That girl has brought not only the reputation of the family to the fore but also the family of Sikhawat. She will not go unpunished, and I will see to it justice is served. About the reputation of our families, we will do all possible to correct this. Vikram was talking when Vinay, who was laughing sarcastically, came up to him and said, "Fix everything?" The wedding is already done. What is left to fix? And honor—the girl did us the disgrace before society and fled. So that everything is ruined—then what you are talking about is fixing? Vikram gripped his fist at the words of Vinay, and he was about to reply when a deep voice spoke and broke in: "And nothing is yet ruined! All gazed at the door, on which Vikrant stood, raging with fury. He walked right into the hall and took the hand of Ratika and said, I will still marry Ratika because I am ignorant about that other girl. It does not matter what rituals I was able to conduct with her. Ratika smiled upon hearing this-- she longed desperately to have Vikrant of her own. The hall fell silent in shock. A few minutes ago Vikrant had eloped with another girl, and now he was making talk of marrying Ratika. And Shashikala ji, Sayra ji, Kishori ji, and Sunidhi ji all stared open-jawed with amazement. Vikrant took Ratika to the mandap and told the priest, "Resume the ritual of the wedding again. The priest was surprised, yet, on insisting on his part, Vikrantcame back to himself. Your son, you are already married. You become attached to that other girl in seven lives. Thou hast not remarried, or calamity will come upon thee. With this, Vikrant was furious. "I really do not care what happens," said Slim. I would like to get married to Ratika. And start the rituals, hush puppies, if you want to live. Nodding in terror, the priest gave a nod. Vikrant released his hold and caught Ratika by the hand, ready to place her once again at the mandap.