Lakshmi has already been declared dead while Rishi and Lakshmi are separated now. Rishi has hope to see Lakshmi but he is unable to face the situation.
Lakshmi and Rishi continue on with their suffering. Malishka will not allow Laxmi and Rishi to lead happy lives. The show is currently planning a six-year jump, after which Rishi and Lakshmi will be shown to be apart.
Rishi saves Lakshmi, by throwing her dupatta away which already caught fire. She pointed to Malishka who had wrapped her in firecrackers when asked to her.
In spite of Neelam and Malishka's opposition, Rishi and Lakshmi got married. Neelam decides to not give a lot of importance to Rishi's decision to live with Lakshmi.