I also agreed to remarry only for Ayaan to get a father.

Karan:I was still worried if my second wife can love Anjali like a mother or will my Anjali will suffer more in the hands of her step mother.I had told my family that only if I can make sure that the woman they find for me can love Anjali I will marry her.So i am relieved.I am happy that I am going to marry my dearest friend and I am sure that you will love Anjali like your own daughter.
Preeta smiled:And I am also sure that Ayaan will get a father in you.
Preeta and Karan held each other's hand.
Preeta:I will marry you Karan.
Karan smiled:Yes..we will get married and we will be the best parents to our children.Now onwards Ayaan is my son.
Preeta:And Anjali is my daughter.

Karan cupped her face:I promise you that I will not let Ayaan miss his father.


Preeta:I also promise Karan.
They smiled.
Anjali came there running.
Karan:Anjali..you...?
Anjali:Sorry papa..I could'nt wait anymore to see my mumma.
Preeta smiled:You are Anjali.
Anjali smiled at her:Yes.Are you my mumma?
Preeta caressed her face:Yes..I am your mumma.
Anjali:Wow..mumma is so beautiful papa.
Karan smiled.
Preeta:You are also very pretty Anjali.
She smiled.
Karan:Preeta...where is Ayaan?
Preeta:He has gone for tuition. It's time for him to come back.
Suddenly Ayaan came running to the room.
Ayaan hugged Preeta:Mumma...
Preeta hugged him back.
Preeta:Beta...you look who all are here.
Ayaan looked at Anjali and got surprised:Anjali..you?
Anjali:What a surprise Ayaan!
Karan:You both know each other?
Anjali:Yes papa.I always tell you about my best friend Ayaan.Right?It's him.
Preeta and Karan were surprised:You both are best friends?
Anjali and Ayaan nodded smiling.
Preeta:Ayaan..now onwards Anjali is your sister also.

Ayaan:Sister?
Preeta:Yes.
Preeta showed Karan to Ayaan.
Preeta:This is Anjali's father.He is soon going to be your father too.
Ayaan was surpised:Really?Is this my papa Nani was talking about?
Preeta:Yes.
Ayaan:Wow..papa...
Karan held him closer:I am not only your father,but your friend too.Not only Anjali..but I also will be your best friend.
Ayaan:That's so cool buddy.
They did high five.
Preeta smiled.
Anjali:It will be so nice when we both live together as siblings in the same house.

Ayaan:Yes.It will be so much of fun,
Karan-Preeta smiled.
They all came to the main hall.
All the family members were anxious.
Karan:We are ready to get married.
All were very happy.
Ayaan:Nanu..Nani...this is my best friend Anjali.
Antara asked with surprise:This is your best friend Anjali?

Rohit:What a surprise!
Shobha:That's so nice that you both are best friends.

Vikram:You both will be the best siblings too.

They all smiled.
Karan:One more thing is that not only Ayaan and Anjali..but Preeta and I are also friends.We know each other since college though after college we lost touch with each other.
All were surprised.
Sameer:This became double dhamal.Now I remember seeing Preeta during the celebration party post your foot ball match.
Rishab:Even I have met Preeta at the success bash,but could'nt recall her face.
Shrishti:If Karan bhaiyya's marriage is happening with his best friend that's the best thing.

Soumya:You are lucky Karan bhaiyya.

Shobha:If Karan and Preeta are best friends they will be the most understanding couple too,
Vikram:Very few people get such luck.
Karan and Preeta smiled.
Both the families started to think of a grand wedding.But Karan and Preeta were not happy with it.
Preeta:I need to talk to Karan about it.Hope he does'nt mind.
Preeta rang up Karan.Karan attended the call while driving.
Karan:Hi Preeta...
Preeta:Hello Karan...
Karan:Whats up Preeta?
Preeta:I wanted to tell you something if you don't feel bad.
Karan:It's ok..you say..

Preeta:Our families are thinking of grand wedding.But can we make it a simple wedding?Please don't get me wrong.Our wedding is not a real wedding.We are not a proper couple.We are just marrying for the sake of our children.
Karan:I understand you point of view Preeta.Though we are getting married still by heart we are married to our ex spouse who are still alive in our mind.We already had grand wedding with them as we loved them.But we are just friends.So it will be difficult to think of a grand wedding for both of us.
Preeta:Thank God..you understood me Karan.
Karan:Because I also had the same thoughts about this wedding Preeta.
She smiled.
Preeta:By the way what are you doing now?
Karan:Actually I am driving.
Preeta:Oh no..you are talking to me while driving.It's not safe.I will cut the call.
Karan:You are the same person who is over conscious about safety.
Preeta became upset:I have to be.I lost my Anshuman in a car accident.
Karan felt sad for her.To divert her attention He asked her:Hey Preeta..do you remember that we used to go for long drives during college days?
Both Karan and Preeta remembered those moments.
Flash back...
Karan-Preeta were in the car.
Preeta:Long drive is a fun.
Karan:I will increase the fun.
He drove the car faster.
Preeta started screaming:Stop it Karan.
He stopped the car laughing.
Karan:See..how scared you are.
Preeta:It was so dangerous and you are making fun of me?
She started hitting him.
Karan:Oh baby doll.Cool down.
Preeta:I can't.
Karan:But I know how to cool your brain.
Karan drove to an ice cream parlour.
There was a man who playing piano in the back ground.
Preeta:It's so beautiful.Really peaceful.

Karan:Right.To cut off your temper and make you peaceful only I brought you here.
She smiled.
They served them ice cream.While having it Karan asked her:Now I guess your temper has melted with the coll icecream.I made you cool.Right?
Preeta smiled:Karan..as usual you know how to manage my mood.
Karan:Of course yes.After all I am the best.
They giggled.
Both of them convinced their families for a simple wedding.Though not happy finally they agreed for a simple wedding.
Shrishti was about to go out.Sameer held her hand.
Sameer:Where are you going Shrishti?Please spend time with me.
Shrishti:When I ask your time you have no time for me.But now when I am busy you want me to be with you.

Sameer:Why are you busy?
Shrishti:Did you forget that Karan bhaiyya is getting married?I need to buy some stuffs for wedding preparations.Mummiji gave me a list.
Sameer:Oh no..I forgot.I was supposed to take care of the catering section.
Shrishti:No wonder that you forgot it as you always tend to forget the most important things..especially me.You always forget me.
Suddenly Sameer pulled her closer and looked at her eyes deeply:Whatever I forget don't tell me that I always forget you.I can never do that.Because you are the most important person in my life.
She blushed.He smiled.
Karan and Preeta were getting ready for wedding.
Karan looked at his and Simar's photograph emotionally.
Karan:I have always loved you Simar and I will love you till the end.Please don't misunderstand m decision.
Suddenly Simar appeared before him.
His eyes glowed.
Karan:Simar!
He embraced her.
Karan:I am sorry Simar for taking the decision of remarriage.But for our Anjali I need to accept Preeta as my wife.I assure you that our Anjali will be the most happiest daughter with Preeta.
Simar:I am very happy with your decision Karan as it's giving our Anjali a sweet mother.I support you in this decision.
He smiled with relief.He cupped her face in his hands lovingly.
Kuch kum roshan hai roshani,
kuchh kum gili hai baarishein
kuchh kum lehraati hai hawa,
kuchh kum hai dil mein khwaayishein
tham sa gaya hai yeh waqt aise,
tere liye hi thehra ho jaise
hmm hmm hmm hmm
Suddenly Simar disappeared making him realize that he was hallucinating Simar.
Preeta looked at her photograph with Anshuman.She burst into tears.
Preeta:Still I can't forget our wedding Anshuman.I can't believe that again I am becoming a bride for someone else.But I will be always your bride in my mind and heart.This wedding is only for our Ayaan's best future and happiness.
Suddenly Anshuman appeared.He wiped her tears with his fingers.
Anshuman:I told you that I don't like tears in your eyes.Your beautiful eyes should not carry tears.It does'nt match your eyes.
They both looked at each other emotionally.
Kuch kum roshan hai roshani,
kuchh kum gili hai baarishein
kuchh kum lehraati hai hawa,
kuchh kum hai dil mein khwaayishein
tham sa gaya hai yeh waqt aise,
tere liye hi thehra ho jaise
hmm hmm hmm hmm
Anshuman disappeared.
Preeta cried:Anshuman.
Antara came.She saw Preeta crying.She wiped Preeta's tears.
Antara:I understand your condition Preeta beta.But trust me.Once this day will be remembered as he most beautiful day of your life as this wedding will bring you unexpected happiness in your life.

Preeta kept silent as if she did'nt believe it.
Antara dressed her as a beautiful bride.
Rishab:I am so happy for you Karan.You are getting married to your best friend.Not everyone will get a second chance like you.
Karan:What about you Bhai?You would have got second chance.Still you opted to be single.
Rishab became dull:Let us not think about it Karan.Be happy with Preeta and your children.They are God's gift for you which everyone can't get.

Karan gave him a pale smile.
Karan-Preeta had a simple wedding.
They followed all the rituals and entered into the sacred bond of marriage.
Kyun meri saans bhi kuchh bhigi si hai
duriyon si huyi najdiki si hai
kyun meri saans bhi kuchh bhigi si hai
duriyon si huyi najdiki si hai
jaane kya yeh baat hai,
har subah abb raat hai
kuchh kum roshan hai roshani,
kuchh kum gili hai baarishein
kuchh kum lehraati hai hawa,
kuchh kum hai dil mein khwaayishein
tham sa gaya hai yeh waqt aise,
tere liye...(Dostana).
All were very happy.
But unknowingly Karan-Preeta's hearts pained as they were reminded of their first wedding.
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