THE TEN TIMES KARAN WAS AFFECTED BY PREETA'S CLOSENESS-FINAL PART
The eighth time he was affected by Preeta's closeness with someone, was the day Rishab proposed to Preeta. Rishab had asked Karan for his help, justifying that Karan has had so much practice with girls, in regards to Malishka and Sofia. Karan tried to refuse, even staying away from Preeta was hard enough, and now his brother wanted his help to woo the girl that he was in love with. The world was really testing him. God, you really do hate me? Maine apka kya bhigaara tha, ki mujhe hi saaza mil rahi hai? After a lot of asking, into border line moping around by Rishab, Karan decided to help Rishab. Rishab was his elder brother and after all that Rishab had done for him, the least Karan could do was this tiny favor in comparison to his, even if the favor hurt Karan's every being to the core. Rishab didn't know how Karan really felt, therefore Karan couldn't really blame Rishab for asking himself for help. No one knew how he felt, except maybe Kritika. Not that he had told her, norhad Kritika said anything to him, but ever since Rishab's feeling were revealed to them, she did give him a sad look. A look of pity. Which made it all the more harder. But Karan was glad Rishab didn't suspect Karan's feelings. Rishab deserves happiness. So that's how he found himself in full view of the scene where Rishab finally declared his feelings to Preeta. Rishab's back turned towards him, meaning that all Karan could see was the one face that made him weak. He saw Preeta's facial expressions change, but he couldn't decipher them. She wasn't smiling, yet she wasn't frowning either. Her eyes found him once again, as she stood there being engulfed in a hug by Rishab. It was as if time stood still, and everything blurred, except the depth in her eyes. Karan forced himself to look away, to leave. He couldn't watch this anymore, he couldn't watch her hug him back. It hurt too bad.
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The ninth time he was affected by Preeta's closeness with someone, made him feel guilty. That he was having these thoughts on this day. Karan reprimanded himself, telling himself he shouldn't be jealous of his own brother. That Karan had no right to be. Not this day. Not on the day of the wedding. Preeta had walked upto the mandap and sat down, her lengha looking simple yet classically beautiful. Just like her. Not that Karan could see her of course. He, himself, was sitting down, his sehra covering his view, but he had seen Rishab help Shristi and Kritika bring Preeta down. Karan just felt guilty, that Rishab had no qualms bringing Preeta to the mandap to marry Karan. That his brother was and always will be a much better person than he was.
~~Rishab had slowly realized Karan and Preeta's feelings for each other. The longing looks, the change from constant bickering to just awkward silences that were almost deafening, the way they tried everything to not stare into each other's eyes and look somewhere else, anywhere else. Asking Kritika if she thought there was something wrong too, Kritika spilled the beans on Karan's feelings. It had been Rishab's turn to be heartbroken, not just because Karan loved Preeta, but because he was willing to sacrifice his love for Rishab without even letting Rishab know. Now was the part when Kritika and Rishab had to plan getting the love birds together, along with the help of Shristi and Sameer. Getting Karan to be heated enough to confess his feelings and his sacrifice in front of both Rishab and Preeta, was no walk in the park either, but Karan did, in which Preeta slapped Karan and walked away. Shocking everyone. Specially since Shristi had insisted to Rishab, Sameer and Kritika, that she too felt Preeta had feelings for Karan. When Karan went to Preeta the next day, to apologise, and promise her that he wouldn't annoy her with his feelings, that he would keep his distance, and how Preeta deserved the best, she finally blasted at him.
"Karan Luthra, tumhara kya haq hai, ki tum humare dono ki decision le sakte hon. You had feelings for me. Lekin main toh tumhare liye tumhari koi cricket ball ki tarah hoon. Oh, mere bhai koi yeh pasand hai, toh mai usko throw kar doonga. Preeta ka kya hai, usse toh poochna hi nahi hai, right? I'll even help Rishab propose and watch this game right? Now you understand Mr Karan Luthra, tumhara koi haq nahi ki tum kaho ki tum mujhse pyar karte hon. Jab main tumhare liye kuch feel karne lag rahi thi, tumne yeh sab kalwar kiya mera saath.Tum duniya ke last ladke bhi hoge na, aur no matter how much I love you, me phir bhi tumhare saath nahi aaongi," Preeta yelled the last part, but Karan pulled her from leaving. His mind stuck at the 3 words, 8 letters. He didn't say anything, just staring into her eyes, pleading her to give him a chance, to repeat those three words, that he regretted his mistake, that if he could take everything back he would. She stared back.~~
That brought them to this day, their wedding. After almost a year later. Karan thanked his lucky stars and thanked the world for giving him a brother that loved him so much...and a soon-to-be wife who forgave his stupidity.
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The tenth time he was affected by Preeta's closeness with someone, wasn't like the others. This time, it only made him love her more. It was one of the most beautiful sights in the world, and Karan thanked the world he got to see this one. There Preeta sat on the hospital bed, looking as beautiful as ever with his newly born son on her chest. He walked up to her, amidst all his family's antics with the flowers, the sweets and the excited chitter of their new-found relations to the baby. Whispering in her ear, "Preeta, ek bohot badi problem hogi hai," he paused to look at her tired apprehension upon his sombre act. "Kya hai?" she whispered back, a million things running through her mind.
"Ab mein, Karan Luthra, the super star cricketer, duniya ka most handsome ladka nahi raha. Iss chotu ne meri jaga le layi. How mean? Yeh tumhari saazish thi na? I knew it," Karan whispered in a mock serious tone, his smile increasing as his wife's did.
"Well Mr Luthra, mera pati sirf mera hai. Ab ladkiyan tumhare pe dhiyan bhi nahi daali gi. Mera beta ke cute dimples aur smile pe diyengi"
"Mujhe pata tha. Afterall tum meri crazy fan-cum-patni hon, itna toh karoongi," Karan exhaled.
The newly parents smiled at each other's light-hearted teasings. Everything felt right. Their small family, inside their larger one. Karan sat next to Preeta on her hospital bed, letting her head rest on his shoulder, and resting his own hand on the baby's back. Karan smiled at the feeling. Everything was perfect.
"Preeta?" Karan asked, breaking them from their momentary reverie.
"Hmmm... Preeta acknowledged his sudden impending question, not taking her head of his shoulder, instead, burying her head further into his chest.
"Mujhe ek beti bhi chahiye. Toh humare abb 27-77 ke safar complete family ke saath hon," he whispered lightly.
"Karan, sshhh! Koi sun layenge. Tum bilkul sochte nahi hon, na. Seeda zuban me hi lathe hon, kisi jaga pe bhi."
"Toh? Tumne Karan Luthra se shaadi ki hai. Meri pyari psycho, get used to it. Mera beta mujhse sundar hai toh kya, humari princess tumse bhi sundar hogi," Karan laughed, even harder when Preeta lightly hit his arm, trying to make sure no one else overheard their whispers.
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THE END
I hope you enjoyed this...three shot😆
I'm sorry if its a bit out character, I tried my best to keep them close enough to their personalities.
Hasn't been proof read, so please tell me if something doesn't make sense.
Edited by Affinity - 8 years ago
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