Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai written update December 18, 2017: Raghav manipulates Kartik

In the latest episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Suwarna tries jewelry as Manish looks at her. He tells Dadi he'd be busy during the day due to meetings. Just then, he receives a call where someone informs him that his meetings have been canceled. Naira is happy Kartik isn't going to work and they smile.
Naksh finds Bhabhimaa unwell. Kirti, who is going out to shop with Naira a nd Kartik, offers to stay at home.Naksh tells her they are all there and would call if they need help. Meanwhile, Suwarna collides with Aryan while she is climbing stairs. Manish holds her when she is about to fall and asks Aryan to be careful.

While Naira and Kirti are busy shopping for jewelry, Kartik spots Raghav in the market. He gets uncomfortable. But Raghav is happy that his plan is finally working. Back home, Aryan decides to call all his friends at his parents' anniversary bash, Dadi asks him not to. He argues with her and says he will do as he likes. She leaves.
Kirti returns home and shows gifts to Naksh. They had an argument when Naksh tells her he will go and give milk to Bhabhima. Naira and Kartik, too, talk about their past and Kartik decide to find out the truth.
Suwarna's brother, Akash calls Manish and tells him that Shubham will stay with them. The latter refuses to pay any attention to him Naira and Kartik feel their plan to bring Suwarna and Manish together is succeeding.