[bineeshm]

Hi RCF,

To answer the third issue first, I'm quite certain Krish fathered Meera's child.  I've noted the technical points others have raised, so have attempted to convince myself that way.

Regarding the first issue, I don't see Meera as impulsive.  She's had affairs before, believes Krish is fine with her continuing her relationship with Desai, and only felt stifled by the idea of being under Krish's watch in their home.  That's why she sought a separate space, enjoyed her time with Desai, and then went to work. I believe she would have continued this affair, despite some lingering fear of discovery, had something not intervened to force her to face reality.  I introduced Maitrei to make Meera realize she'd already lost Krish & wake up to the true nature of Desai and his own set of adventures. Only such a harsh awakening could explain her extreme reaction so soon after a pleasant encounter with Desai.

As for Desai's seemingly easy departure, I disagree. He's a highly competitive businessman who pursued Meera for two years while both Krish & Meera were hostile to him.  He's significantly older than her and has limited time for romance & steamy sex before age catches up eventually.  His elderly parents likely know about Meera, and he wouldn't easily accept losing her, especially after she is offered in platter & her apparent acceptance of him. He was just short of proposing and she accepting - otherwise she is all form him to lose. He'd fight back, using every tactic – persuasion, gifts, division, and even force – to win her back.  He wouldn't give up so easily, especially not with the weak explanation Meera provided.  That part of the story felt rushed, unconvincing & thinnest.  Desai, whether villainous or reformed, deserved a more substantial conclusion.

Finally, I wanted to provide closure for Nidhi and confirm she's moved on from Desai.  The imagined meeting between Meera and Nidhi served this purpose.  Both gained valuable information and clarity about their future actions, effectively solidifying their respective paths forward.