Early morning Shaurya and Mehak went for their usual jogging which always contains some humor, leg pulling and Mehak's showing her cute antics. They returned to their chalet to freshen up and gets ready. Shaurya wore his business formal wear in dark grey paired with maroon tie. Mehak adjusted his tie. She was wearing dark blue long flowing dress type tunic top paired with a cigarette cut pants. She covered herself with a shawl as it's kind of cold too. Both went to have breakfast and before he leaves Mehak wished him all the best as it's the finale shooting. He kissed her forehead and asked her to enjoy well as night she will have to join him for the gala dinner. She continued reading her feedback received in her channels and time went by as she update her new post with the video taken around the trekking and waterfall. She posted only the nature related post omitting all with hers and Shaurya's as she knows Shaurya don't like to post all their personal photographs in social media. Then she was quietly staring at a photo taken where he was making a cheeky face near the falls yesterday.

Mr & Mrs Bhatt coming into the café and saw Mehak on another table they approached her she quickly gets up to greet them and asked them to sit down. They sat together and ordered some freshly made masala chai and had some pastries together chit chatting about the show coming to an end and today they will announce the Cooking star. As they were chit chatting Mr Bhatt's mobile ringed and interrupted their conversation, it was from the crew member who went to Mangalore Airport to pick up the famous blogger for the finale, their car broke down on their way and driver was not able to fix it on time. Mr Bhatt perplexed and asked whtr he can get a lift from any vehicle passing by that area because in a short while the guest celebrity need to make their appearance to judge the food, or else their effort taken for the past 4 months will be wasted. Crew member said he will try but he don't know what can be done, Mr Bhatt said he will arrange a rental car from the resort to their location in the meantime. He hung up the call but it was obvious that his face expression didn't seems to be good. He is much tensed about the guest celebrity who were supposed to fly in a day earlier but due to circumstances he only can make it on the next day and now even with a rental car to fetch him from their location they cannot make it on time. Its only last 1 hour and he need to make a decision now. Mrs Bhatt were calming him and Mehak also said some calming words for him. She keep saying there must a way, and can be solved, she was wondering what will Shaurya and the fellow judges reaction knowing the last minute incident and how the show will end it good note too as its Shaurya's wish for this contest. Mrs Bhatt exclaimed I have an idea, Mehak for this I have to ask you a favor please beta don't say no, to me, Mehak was unclear as what Mrs Bhatt is saying and said what favor aunty please let me know, if I can do I will do them. Mrs Bhatt sit next to Mehak and slowly said, beta you also have participated in cooking competition and was the 1st runner up. Yes auntieji, you also manage restaurant's at Delhi and also a renowned chef and now growing food blogger with your own channel in YouTube. You have recipe book as well. Besides that you are Mrs Shaurya Khanna, the famous celebrity chef's wife. So you are the most suitable person now to become the celebrity judge now to judge their food she laid her point. Mehak was speechless hearing out Mrs Bhatt and now Mr Bhatt also sat next to her, yes beta she is right at this point only you can help us by saving the show's name and fame. We are running out of time and please beta say yes to us. Both the elderly pleaded Mehak don't know what to say she keep pacifying them not to say like that as she is not talented as Shaurya or others she is still learning and how if she made a wrong decision and what will happen etc. She is a vegetarian and she only knows well about desi meals all the western dishes she have no much knowledge even though Shaurya has coached her but she is only comfortable in her own territory. Mr Bhatt assured her all will be fine and they will be with her so nothing will go wrong. Then her thought went to Shaurya, she asked how about Shaurya, I am afraid what is his reaction will be. Mr Bhatt said he will be fine beta, we will talk to him later, and you don't worry in fact he will be surprised in good way and he is going to love it, I assure you that. Mehak was still anxious about Shaurya, she was biting her nails and saying uncleji auntieji you both don't know about Shaurya's anger. If he gets mad that's it, he will blow up. Shall we ask him first she said? Mrs Bhatt wrapped her hand around her shoulder and said, Shaurya won't say anything he will be happy trust us, we don't simply want to make this decision but its needed to be done now. Rest we assure you it will be fine and this will be a hit too.

The trio walked slowly inside the resort heading to the venue where the cooking competition is going on. Mehak's tummy was having summersault as she have only been a cooking show participant not a judge and this is a huge responsibilities. They reached behind the stage. The crew members were panic as they also get the news the blogger couldn't make it and the time will end in 45minutes for this round. Mr Bhatt signaled the makeup assistant to touch up some powder and fix Mehak's hair Mrs Bhatt was telling Mehak beta all will be fine don't worry we all are here, we will help you. Mehak stays calm and told herself you can do it Mehak stay focused. We have seen even worst situation, now this is small issue stay calm. The host for the event made announcement that the guest blogger for this finale will be a surprise to someone here. She has started her new cooking channel in YouTube, runs her own food truck and manages a high end restaurant and also the 1st runner up of India Super Cook held in Delhi, presenting Mrs Mehak Shaurya Khanna. Shaurya who was busy with other judges didn't pay attention the host announcement earlier but till when he said 1st runner up of India Super Cook his mind caught and before he could react the host announced Mehak's name and she was walking slowly making her entry into the stage. His lips sprouted his signature smile and he gets up and walks to her and welcomed her with a side hug as he kissed her temple. What a surprise Mrs Khanna he whispered between her hair she blushed as she heard clapping sound and some where whistling at them. He held her fingers gently bring her to the judge's stand. Mrs Bhavna and Mr Venkatesh greeted Mehak. By then a message has been sent to both of them by the crew so they know why Mehak is here. Mrs Bhavna side hugged Mehak and slowly said don't worry all will be fine we will help you. Looking at the contestants they were pretty shocked that Shaurya is married and Mehak was the girl they saw when he was jogging or he was spending time at the restaurant. Shaurya loudly announced an additional 5 minutes will be given in for now. Mr Venkatesh suggested that Mehak should go and visit each contestant counter and observe their method and their dishes as well. Shaurya agreed and all 4 judges move to the contestant's counter. Mehak asked the first contestant for the name and asked about the dishes they are preparing what is the method used and ingredients etc. Then she made some notes as she move to others as well to get to know about their dishes, Later they proceeded back to the judge's stand and sat there , Mehak sat next to Mrs Bhavna and Shaurya sent her a message don't worry all will be okay , she replied with an finger crossed emoji and continued to chit chat with Mrs Bhavna and Mr Venkatesh to gather more knowledge about the contestants although she have watched all episodes of Bangalore Cooking Star and she pretty much knows about some of the contestant's background but seeing in real facing them live like this was totally different experience. The additional 5 minutes time count down starts as they ask all to dish out and start to arrange the food in the serving plate.

Soon they press the buzzer to ask them to stop working to indicate time has ended. Contestants stopped working and they were called randomly to bring their meals to the judge's stand. Mehak asked question to them on the dishes and whichever non vegetarian dishes she just used her smell sensory from there she comments and tell them the spices they added in the dish. Judges and fellow contestants equally amazed how she can knows all the ingredients maybe 90% of them added in the dish without being there. Shaurya was feeling sense of proud as his other half was there sharing the stage today. After each and every contestant leave from the stand they will note down the points individually in the score card. One or two participant's dish were had burnt smell as they cook in high flame which cause the base ingredient to overcook, so Mehak told them you have to be careful with flame control while preparing dishes as when in hurry and high flame it can ruin the dish nevertheless is a good try. One of the participant dish had a uncooked as temperature were not set on the right level to cook the vegetable pilau rice dish the rice grains were only 70% percent cooked and the aroma of the spices didn't absorb into the dish. All the score cards were recorded and passed to the host for result calculations. The host announced that's all for now, the result will be announced during the gala dinner. The cameras were turned off and the crew immediately gets into work to clear the area.

While the contestants anxiously gathered around the judges to thank them and to take selfie with them. Most of them crowded around Mehak to ask questions about she and Shaurya how they started to fall in love, is it Shaurya who proposed first, they were so eager to know about their love story. Mehak only able to blush hearing it and smile at them it between looking at Shaurya who was busy giving instruction to the crew for the evening dinner. He gives his signature grin which only she understand the meaning. His each facial expression, his behavior, his smirks, his gesture will be clueless to others but it's a sign to her and she very well know how to decipher them. Later Mr & Mrs Bhatt also join them and excused all the contestants to have their meals and rest well as tonight is going to be a big night. Mrs Bhatt side hugged Mehak and thanked her as because of her the show ended well. Mehak said you are elder than me don't thank me, but it's an opportunity for me too. From being only a participant now I am promoted for being a judge. Mrs Bhavna and Mr Venkatesh joined them and said yes and we need to celebrate them tonight. Let's go for lunch now and rest well later. Shaurya walked towards them and joined their conversation. Mr & Mrs Bhatt told Shaurya, hope you don't mind we have to involve Mehak in this Shaurya, the blogger couldn't make it on time as his car was faulty on the way and we need to find a solution and we were with Mehak in the cafe when receive the call from crew so it was Mrs Bhatt idea for making Mehak into the guest judge for this round. Shaurya shakes his head off and said absolutely I am fine with this. I have no problem for Mehak being the guest judge. It was very right to do then. They all moved from the venue for the private area for lunch while Mehak walking with Mrs Bhavna she gets a call and excused Mehak asked her to carry on and she will go first, but a hand suddenly pulled her behind a pillar and caged her closely her eyes grows wide with the sudden move, her heart raced against his proximity as he looked intently at her. She looked at him and raised her eyebrows asking what, he only smiled combing her hair as the wind blows them. She pouted at him and slowly asked are you going to talk or stare at me all day long, or else let me go I am hungry now she said and pushing him. But he came even closer to her and said, well today your surprise entry in my show as a guest judge is going to be a hit trust me Mrs Khanna. You were doing a fabulous job there, I was totally amazed, my Paranthe Wale Gali biwi who runs away when sees camera and not used to be with strangers crowd today managed all well I am very proud husband today. Mehak blushed hearing his praise and naughtily said well my boyfriend helped me to overcome all my fear so I am not scared of anyone now, are you sure he asked in his husky voice you are not scared of anyone. Mehak felt the dominance in his voice as his lips were coming to hers, his eyes closed coming closer to capture hers, she tactfully tricked him and pushed away and runs from him. She shows her tongue out and said you won't get it easily boyfriend he looked at her antics and smiled widely and walks behind her to join the others at lunch.

During the lunch both sat down with all and Mrs Bhatt while eating telling them how they have to convince Mehak to be the guest judge all laughed and Mrs Bhatt said to Shaurya but I have to tell you she was saying must ask you first whtr you are okay or not or else your mood will be off. Shaurya's eyes went to meet Mehak she lowered her gaze. Mrs Bhatt your idea was fabulous I am very happy with your surprise entry by Mehak in the show he replied her. They continued their lunch and Shaurya asked Mehak to go back to chalet as he will have some discussion on the gala dinner will see her there, he kissed her cheek and she went back to chalet, she lie down on the bed thinking how was her experience being a judge she wanted to tell someone and she immediately takes her mobile to call PD. PD greeted her and asked how is Shaurya, Mehak asked wellbeing of all at home. Mehak told her about being the guest celebrity judge at the final episode and she was thrilled, scared, PD's mobile was in speaker and the entire Sharma's was hearing her conversation. One by one asking her questions about her experience and she was patiently answering them. Later all wished her for the dinner event and hang up, Kanta chachi said beta send us pictures okay and Mehak said will send in short while. After she hang up she rested on the bed and closed her eyes and smiled thinking about her experience. She remembered something and started to type them in her IPad immediately. Shaurya returned back to chalet and sees her being busy. He whistled at her to gain her attention she only replied hi boyfriend. He took off his coat and leave it on the couch and went to see her what is keeping her busy. He rested on the bed next to her seeing her busy replying her comments received there. He naughtily are these replying comments are more important than me he asked, she just said wait baba one more and I am done. He grew impatient and grab the IPad from her hand started to see what she have posted. Her post all are seems like very professional ones no one will believe she just started this few days back. She upload many videos including the surrounding of Chikmagalur and each and every places she sees during her trip. Seems like every day she have been posting from their outing, hers with Mrs Bhatt and to their mini trekking adventure and also surrounding of the resort with their special spice and herbs gardens. He reads them and ask her questions and she showed him more pictures as well, they were chit chatting with teasing each other time passed just like that till Shaurya checks his watch is times up for him to get ready for the dinner. He gets up from the bed to get showered. In the meantime Mehak made his coffee and started to prepare his clothes for dinner. He opted for black velvet type suit with crisp white shirt donned with bow. She prepared all and he came out from the shower, she pass his coffee to him and took the towel to wipe his hair gently. He like it when he was being pampered by her. He looked at her and ask her to get ready as well. She kissed his cheek and said she will joined him at the resort and ask him to go ahead first as he needs to overlook in the preparations. He said okay and gets ready for the dinner. Mehak was still in shower when he leave the chalet.

Mehak came out from the bathroom and check in the wardrobe what to wear, she have a long anarkali dress in black and pink works. As she was checking her wardrobe her eyes caught something, it was the saree that Shaurya gifted her for Valentine's day which she refuse to open she bring them all the way from Delhi to Bangalore and here to Chikmagalur. She opened the gift back it was elegant black net and gold work type saree with gold blouse. She check the saree on herself in front of the mirror and she decided to wear this and surprise Shaurya at the gala dinner, she was singing to herself as she gets ready, She set her long hair into wavy at the end. Wearing only minimal makeup and her eyes accentuated with the winged eye liner with a light pink base lipstick. She paired it up with a large chandbali earring which shined and moved left and right when Mehak moves. She checks herself in front of the mirror. She was thinking will Shaurya like it. Come let's go and surprise him she told herself and leave from the chalet with her mobile in hand.