"Let Ria talk! She has been troublesome from the start. I'm actually angry that they talk to her like that," Sayem expressed his dissatisfaction.
Sohini sighed and said, "Seeing all this makes me feel bad too.
I keep telling her not to react. But she will never say anything against her mom or sister, and she won't tolerate anyone else saying anything either." Sayem cut the call. He saw Eshani had called. He wanted to call her back but didn't. He went downstairs.
Sitting in her room, Eshani kept thinking about Sayem. She kept looking at her phone and wondered, "Why aren't you receiving my call! Just listen to me once, I only want…"
"What do you want, Ishu?"
"You're misunderstanding Mom and Riya. They actually…" Before Eshani could finish, Sayem said, "I don't want any explanation, Ishu. I heard with my own ears what they said. I'm shocked that their behavior is that bad."
"Please don't talk like that. My mom is a very good person. And Riya is a bit short-tempered but she has a good heart." — Eshani
"Sohini was right about you. Listen Ishu, don't try to cover up their faults. I'll take care of this very soon." — Sayem
"What are you going to do! Please don't do anything out of anger…"
Meanwhile, inside the house they were worried whether Sayem came to complain about what he heard yesterday.
Riya was restlessly pacing around the kitchen, saying, "Mom, what will happen now! Will Sayem complain to Dad or has he planned something else?"
"I don't know, we'll have to see." — Bidisha Devi "See what! Dad has already closed the door and is talking to Sayem. Ugh, it's all because of that Ichchhe. Sayem now sees us as the bad ones. She did this on purpose, that girl is such a troublemaker," Riya muttered.
"Keep quiet. This is not the time to lose your temper. Think of what we should…"
"…do so the situation turns in our favor," Bidisha Devi said.
"How?" — Riya
"Silly girl, from now on you must behave like the nicest person in Sayem's eyes. You cannot anger him in any way." — Bidisha Devi
"How does that help me, Mom! He's obsessed with Eshani." — Riya
"Try to understand. Sayem thinks Eshani is very good, that's why he's obsessed with her. But if you become the good one in his eyes and Eshani becomes the bad one, then your problem is solved." After hearing this, Riya finally smiled.
After finishing the conversation with Mr. Souvik, Sayem…
…said to Eshani, "What are you doing?" At that moment Bidisha Devi appeared with a food tray. "Sit, Sayem. Today you cannot leave without eating."
Sayem was about to refuse when Eshani held his hand and signaled him to stay calm. He sighed and sat down.
Riya entered. "Icche, sister, can you stand in the kitchen for a bit? The stove is on."
Eshani quietly left. Riya signaled her mother, "Say something…"
"Yes, Sayem, actually we…"
"I have never thought of Icche as an outsider. I've always loved her like my own daughter. Riya also considers her an elder sister and respects her. They get along very well," Bidisha Devi said. As soon as she stopped, Riya added, "Yes, we are just like friends."
Seeing Sayem silent, both of them wondered if their plan was working or failing. Sayem finally smiled slightly and said, "I should leave now, I have to reach the nursing home."
"You heard what we said…" Bidisha Devi started.
"I heard everything," Sayem replied.
"Then you're not angry anymore, right? I know it's normal for you to be upset, but still I'm asking…"