Abhishek could sense hurt and hopelessness in Dev's voice. Abhishek and Dev reached the marriage venue and got busy with the innumerable little tasks which need handling and before Dev knew, some time had passed. Finally, the groom and his family were at the doorstep with all the band, baaja, and baraat. Dev was on his way to the bride's room to look for Namita when he noticed Bhumi coming towards him with Ashi, and Dev stopped in his tracks. Bhumi looked stunning in a red saree, cream colored netted blouse, matching ruby and diamond necklace, an outstanding hairdo and exquisite makeup. Dev had never seen Bhumi dressed up like that before, especially since Akash. Bhumi had always opted for simplicity. Dev's mouth looked for words to say, but his thoughts were too jumbled up to form a meaningful sentence, and his eyes could not leave Bhumi for a second, and before he realized she was standing in front of him saying something to him. Dev collected himself and replied to her. He didn't tell her how beautiful she looked or even how beautiful he thought she looked, and kept looking back until she was lost in the crowd.