A heartfelt gesture- Kaira about Akshara- OS

Karthik tiptoed into his room at their ancestral haveli without being noticed. He had just come from meeting Naira; the last time as his girlfriend and grinned about the special romantic moments they had shared. Ready to spend a night with sweet dreams about her and to get ready for their big day tomorrow, he decided to call it a day and slumped on his bed when his mobile beeped. He smiled; he knew it was her." Come to the garden quick" read the message.

"What madam, you did not want to meet me one hour back; now we have not even spent ten minutes without each other? I am feeling sleepy; I cannot come; you also sleep; we have a long day tomorrow" he replied back and chuckled to himself; when she called again.

"Karthik" she spoke in a whisper; her voice failing to hide the quiver and choked emotion

"Naira?" Karthik called out but heard only sobs in return "Stay right there; I am coming in 2 minutes" he told hurriedly and rushed to the garden.

She was sitting in the garden with a photo in her hands. Her head was low as her body was shivering. Karthik understood instantly as he went and sat behind her, put an arm around her. Naira lost her control completely as she sobbed uncontrollably on his chest. She had tried to hide it the entire day from everyone and was tired of pretending. Also, she did not want to ruin anyone's mood by crying.

Karthik let her cry; she needed to cry; controlling emotions was not going to work. He held her shoulder firmly, trying to compose himself as memories of the person whom he considered like his mother hit him hard. While she continued to weep on his shoulders; he broke down himself. He also wished that had that person been there; the day would have been better; there would not have been the vacuum.

It was a good quarter of an hour before which they regained control. Naira looked at his teary eyes

"I am sorry Karthik; I did not mean to break down like that; I could not control; I made you cry also"; she held his face and wiped his tears.

"Stupid Ladki, why should you be sorry? I am there for you; always"

"Karthik, had mumma been there, this day would have been much much special. She would have taken care of everything; every problem that had come in the way of our marriage till now would have been solved in her magical way. I miss her Karthik; I miss her so much today"

"Naira, I know; I also miss her along with my own Mumma. My mother would have pampered you a lot Naira; unlike my family who have only hurt you at every possible instance. But Naira, both of them are with us; they are watching us; blessing us for each and every function. It is because of their blessing that despite all the hurdles, we are going to get married happily tomorrow. Akshara Mam is with us Naira.

Naira hugged him tight "How are you so good Karthik? Especially after her death; whatever I did to you was a betrayal; accusing you; sending you to jail and you still love me like ever."

Karthik cupped her face wiped her tears "Naira listen to me carefully. What you did was not wrong; you were in that situation. Whatever happened is over. This is the last time we are talking about that phase which separated us."

Naira broke down once again "Why did mumma leave us Karthik?"

"I cannot answer that Naira; I can only tell you that she has not left us. She is still with us; within us. In fact she would be watching us now and do you think she will be happy to see her daughter crying on the night before her wedding?"

He looked into her eyes "I want you to smile now; you know right? I cannot see tears in my Naira's eyes"

Naira tried to smile; Karthik looked at her and said "Are you going to smile now or shall I do what I did in that resort during Ananya's birthday. Remember how I burnt out the candles by my hand"

Naira giggled weakly "I told that Mendak is looking like a prince that day"

"Hmmm.. your prince is now becoming your king" Karthik told cheekily as he pulled her closer.

"No, not know frog price; wait till tomorrow "Naira said and pushed him away

"Why not" Karthik sulked

"You told my mom will be watching us; she will not be happy watching her daughter romance on the night before her wedding" as she burst out laughing.

"Hey not fair; you cannot use my own words again me" he told as he continued to sulk

All is fair in love and war... she retorted with a pout and stuck oit her tongue at him..

"My lines again.." Karthik told sulking even more..

"Then this is yours too" she declared and planted a small kiss on his cheek; enough to leave him in a trance for the rest of the night as she ran away

"Hey reach your room safe and message me" he called out.

Karthik looked at the photo he had taken from her and ran his hands over it " I shall take care of Naira. She is now my responsibility" I promise." Just bless us always" he said and looked up at the sky; where it was all written.

Seriously this was impromptu and not proof read- awaiting your comments on this please