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Preeta was emotional, when she stepped down the plane and looked around to see that she had landed in her country.

The decision was not easy for her to leave her own country and to settle down in another country because of her personal reasons.

The two years were neither special nor made her happy.The only thing she did was to suffer-work and repeat on Loop.

But now it's different, she felt home after years and she twitched her lips as her heart beat rose as soon as her mind ran back to him.

She knew he was here!

Is he single? Yes he should be!

Does he still Love me?

Yes! How can he forget me?

Her mind replied causing a smile to adore her face, but it faded listening to the voice.

"Preeta mam"She came back to senses listening to their driver's voice and nodded to him as he took her luggage.

"Take me to the hospital first"She said after sitting inside and looked outside the window to breath in the air peacefully.

After another half and hour she reached the hospital and ran inside.Their manager came to her and took her to the room where her father was admitted.

Her eyes moistened seeing him laying on the bed.She had never seen her father like this.She saw him working, making business trips without getting tired.

This ached her heart and she took slow steps before reaching him.

"Dad"She whispered sitting on the chair not wanting to disturb his sleep.

But listening to her meek voice, her father woke up and slowly turned his head to look at her.

"Princess"He whispered in surprise and looked at her.

"Kya kar liya hai apne.Kaise hua ye sab haa? Why dad?"Preeta sobbed as tears slid down her eyes seeing the saline attached to his wrist.

"Kuch nahi hai, I am fine Princess.Abh tum aa gayi ho toh mein thik ho jaunga"Anand said causing Preeta to look at him with tears.

He tried to sit and Preeta shook her head.

"No aap aise hi raho"She stopped.

"I am fine.Help me"He said causing Preeta to hold him.He sat as Preeta placed a pillow behind his back and smiled at her.

"Kuch nahi tum mere paas nahi thi toh, I was feeling sick.Abb tum aa gayi ho toh mein sach mein thik ho jaunga"He said causing Preeta to sob more.

"Dad"Preeta whispered shaking her head.

"I know Preeta.Meine tumhe bohot baar akela choda hai.I mean mein bas business trips ke naam se bahar hi rehta tha.And jab tum mujhse dur gayi toh I started realising what daughter's absence feels like.I am sorry if I hurt you Princess"Anand said causing Preeta sit on the bed and hug him.

She placed her head on his shoulder and started to cry.She had so much pain in her heart and she didn't even know for what reason she was crying.It was like all together and she was a crying mess.

"I am sorry for leaving you alone dad.I am sorry"She whispered while crying and her father caressed her hair before making her look at him.

He wiped her tears and Preeta slightly smiled looking at him.

"Abb tum yahi rahogi hmm"Her father said and Preeta nodded confirming him.

"I will"She replied with a smile and lowered her head.

"Abb app rest kijiye, I am sorry for disturbing your sleep"Preeta said with a pout.

"Nahi, I am totally fine and Aaj shaam ko mein discharge bhi ho jaunga.I can't stay here"Her father said causing Preeta to join her brows.

"Dad, mein doctor se baat karungi and then we will decide.Aap so jao abhi.Mein yahi rahungi"Preeta said that Anand shook his head.

"No, tum Ghar jao.I know tum direct yahi aayi ho and you look so tired.And you look so thin too Princess.Kaise ho tum waha? mere mana karne ke baad bhi waha gayi and now see.Tum thik se waha khati bhi nahi hongi right? Abb se tum kahi nahi jaogi and there are lot's of people who will handle our work there"Anand said holding her face and Preeta gulped down her throat before lowering her head.

"I am fine dad.Abb mera chodo, you are the one who is sick here.Rest karo aap"Preeta said.

"Hmm, lekin tum Ghar jake fresh up hone ke baad, kuch kha ke aao"Anand informed her.

"Hmm"Preeta nodded and stood up.

"Bye, take care"She said and her father nodded assuring her.

Thank God that her father was fine.She was hell tensed thinking about his condition.

She decided to talk to the doctor and got to know that it happened because of stress.She knew her father's emotional pain and also the stress related to work.

Though she denies he won't stop working and Preeta now decided to make him rest at home.She would handle everything from now.

The doctor had informed her not to let him take any kind of stress and stay healthy by maintaining proper diet.He prescribed the daily tablet and informed her that he can get discharge the next day.

Preeta was worried but she decided to take care of her father's health.Driving home she took a shower taking her time and wore her clothes.

Eating some food, she again drove back to hospital taking food for her father.The day passed with her staying in the hospital as she wasn't ready to leave him and sleep at home peacefully.

Though she tried to sleep, it wasn't even near to her.The only thing she did whole night was think, think and think.

Her fingers ached to type his number and call him.But she didn't had a guts to do that.She did not had any face to show him after what she did.She was guilty and sorry for hurting him.

The next day morning, her father was discharged and they took him home after doing all the procedures and taking the advice of doctor.

"Preeta"Anand called her and Preeta nodded.

"Ha dad"She said while walking towards him.

"Ek important meeting aaj.Actually a deal to join with them in a big project.Mr.Mehra had appointment a new CEO go their company and the meeting is with him.I can't go there.Toh I am thinking tumhe hi uss meeting ko attend karna chahiye.waise bhi abb sab tum hi handle karogi toh you will get to know about it"Her father said and Preeta sighed.

She had some others plans for a day.She wanted to meet Karan.She wanted to see him.She wanted to talk to him.

"Um..Dad meeting postpone kar sakte hai na"She denied.

"Seriously? Ye tum keh rahi ho? No this shouldn't be your behaviour.Tum yaha ho toh tumhe meeting waha jake attend karni padegi.They are so important clients.So your Presence is important.And don't think about me.I am all fine and I will take rest"Her father said making Preeta to think for a few seconds.

"Okay dad.Mein attend karungi"She nodded.

"Thank you.Meeting is at eleven.Tum jaldi se naha ke ready ho jao.Baki sab Mera PA tumhe inform kar dega jate waqt"Anand informed her and Preeta nodded before walking out of the room.

After an hour Preeta was all ready in a formal attire, wearing a black pencil skirt and white shirt.Tying her hair in a pony tail she picked her belongings and walked out of the room.

The time was already ten and Preeta quickly Informed her father before heading outside where their driver and her father's PA was waiting for her.

"Let's go"She said sitting inside the car and opened the file to go through it.

It took them more than an hour to reach because of the traffic and Preeta groaned looking at the Time annoyingly.They were half an hour late and Preeta twitched her lips before fastening her speed.

The Manager of company welcomed them and took them towards the meeting hall.Preeta stood straight and waited for the door of meeting hall to open.

"Excuse me mam"The Manager walked inside exclusing himself and Preeta nodded there gazing at the time again and again.

If possible she wanted to complete the meeting soon, so that she could get time to meet Karan while going back.

But to her fate, the moment she entered inside, her steps halted and her breath stuck in her throat as soon as her eyes landed on him.

Karan!

She gulped down her to throat and looked at him with a shocked expressions.The look he gave made her body shiver and her fingers fisted as she started at his expressionless face.

"Mam, please come"She heard the manager's voice and averted her gaze before meeting his eyes again.

She was not ready to believe he is here!

How could he be here?

Was she imagining him again?

Her heart was beating like a mad and her legs were trembling as she took steps towards him.

But when he lowered his gaze without showing any expressions over his face, her heart clenched and she lowered her eyes before sitting on the chair.

"Sir, Ms.Arora.She is here on behalf of Anand sir to attend the meeting"The Manager informed Karan.

"And Mam, Karan Luthra, CEO of this branch"The Manager informed causing Preeta to narrow her eyes and look at him in astonishment.

She couldn't believe he is working in this company, not only working but maintaining the whole company as a CEO and she couldn't believe that he achieved this much in these two years.

She didn't know what to speak, She didn't know how to look at him with the emotions flowing through her body seeing him, she didn't know how to initiate because he was neither looking at her nor he seemed to initiate any conversation.

"Hi..Hii"she whispered with a lack of confidence causing Karan to look at the manager ignore her greeting.

"Mr.Harsh, Didn't I informed you to not let them in.I won't tolerate or like to deal with the people who doesn't know how to do their work on time.How can you be so irresponsible?"Karan asked firmly while gazing at him and sighed before calling someone.

"In the meeting hall"He said before hanging up and Preeta just looked at him blankly.

"Excuse me"She interrupted after whatever he said.

"Tell them to go Mr.Harsh.We are not doing any deals with them"Karan informed again gazing at their Manager.

Harsh was hell confused and frowned seeing the behaviour of Karan.He never behaved this Harsh with anyone.He was always calm and it's the rare case whenever he behaves irrational.

"Sir but.."Harsh tried to interrupt but was cut off by the person who entered the meeting hall causing Preeta's heart to drop.

"Sir"She said while heading towards him.

"Riya! Didn't I informed you that I don't want to do any deals with AGC.How can you forget?"He asked gazing at her and Preeta's heartbeat was raising with each passing second seeing the woman infront of her, that too talking with Karan.

What is she doing here?

He even called by her name?

Preeta's blood boiled as her anger rushed through her veins when she saw the smirk playing on Riya's face.

"Um..Sorry sir.I just forget to cancel the meeting"She apologised making Preeta to grit her teeth feeling enraged.

"Be quick and send them out.I have so many things to do and Mr.Harsh go to the HR and collect the information about the project we had discussed yesterday"He said looking at Harsh and then at Riya, who nodded instantly.

That was it and Preeta couldn't swallow whatever was happening around her.He was looking everywhere except her and that was enough for her heart to ache.

"Karan"she broke her silence knowing what he was trying to do.She got to know he might be angry at her for whatever she did.

"Mam, the meeting is cancelled and you may leave now"Riya said looking at Preeta.

Preeta shot a glare at her and turned her gaze back to Karan.

"Karan.what is she doing here?"She asked directly making Riya to roll her eyes.

"Mam, Sir is busy and you may leave now"Riya said again but Preeta gazed at Karan for some expressions over his face.

When she found none and saw him reading some silly file ignoring her.She couldn't control the anger building inside her body.

Taking a step ahead she was about to go towards him that Riya caught her arm and stopped her.

"Bahar ka rasta waha hai mam.If you want I will show you"Riya said pulling Preeta back.

"How dare you to touch me"Preeta yelled before pushing her hand harshly causing Riya to stumble and look at her in anger.

"Ms.Arora"Karan yelled before gazing at Riya as she stumbled and held the chair for support.

"Aapko Hindi aur English samjh mein aati hai right? Please you may leave.The meeting is cancelled"Karan said controlling his anger still looking away from her that Preeta's eyes burned i
feeling enraged.

"Why?"She asked standing infront of him as her nose flared at his behaviour.

He was acting as if he didn't know her.He was worried for that Riya which made her heart to burn in jealousy.

"I am not answerable to you.You may leave now"Saying he was about to walk away that She gripped his hand and stopped him.

Karan clenched his fists and gritted his teeth before taking his hand with a force.He corrected his blazer and walked out of the room leaving her in shock.

"Karan"Preeta called and was about to go behind him that Riya stopped her instantly.

"Ms.Arora apko samajh mein nahi aata.Karan ne aapko bahar Jane keliye kaha hai.So please leave..and he is not even free to talk to a cheaters and selfi.."Before she could complete Preeta slapped her hard feeling furious at her.

"You don't have any rights to call him with his name.It's sir for you"Preeta said pointing a finger at her.

Riya burned in anger and looked at her clenching her fists.

"Suna nahi Karan ne mujhe Riya keh kar bulaya? And when he allows me to call him by his name, who the hell are you to stop me from calling him by his name? And also let me tell you a good news"Riya fumed in anger because of the slap she gave and smirked before announcing something which made Preeta to stumble.

"We are getting married and we have every right to call eachother by the names we want.I am his present and future.So don't ever think that he considers you something in his life.You are no where and it's better you leave now"Riya said making Preeta to shook her head and rush out of the cabin.

Noo!

He can't do this!

He can't marry her!

Her breathing stopped as her mind kept reminding her the words of Riya.

We are getting married!

"He can't"She whispered rushing around the corridor to find where he was.

She wanted to talk to him.

He didn't even glanced at her.

He ignored her!

As soon as her eyes fell on the board outside the cabin.she sighed in relief.

CEO, Karan Luthra.

She opened the door immediately and rushed inside.Her eyes turned moist seeing him sitting over the chair while talking to someone over the call.

He looked so handsome, More than before and she only wanted to keep staring at him.

"Karan"She gasped rushing towards him and that is when he snapped his eyes at her in shock.

He didn't know how did she enter here!

Was no one there outside his cabin to Stop her?

Before he could think further,Preeta stood infront of him and looked at his face emotionally.

"Karan"Riya entered the cabin followed by Preeta and looked at them.

Preeta's anger reached at it's peak listening to her voice.She lifted her hand and held the hem of his blazer while breathing hard.

"I want to talk to you"She whispered staring at his face that he was gazing at Riya not wanting to look at her.

"Karan, I informed her to go, but in return she slapped me for calling you by your name"Riya complained glaring at Preeta in anger.

That is when he turned his gaze and looked at Preeta causing her heart to ache in pain.Her grip on his blazer tightened and she looked into his eyes before muttering.

"I want to talk to you...se..send her out"She whispered in anger that Karan held her hand and jerked them away from him.

"Ms.Arora.This is my cabin and you don't have any rights to tell me, to whom should I send out.Without creating any drama you are informed to leave my cabin"He said hiding his anger but Preeta could see it.

She fucking can see that he was burning in anger seeing her and she also knew the reason very well.

"If you don't, then I know how to send you out"Riya said making Preeta to clench her fists.

"Pl..please send her out Karan.I want to talk to you.ple...please..pleaseee"Her voice came a little pleasing this time and she again clutched his dress in her fists nearing him.

He stopped breathing as her fragrance hit his nostrils and pushed her away.Preeta stumbled due to her heels but held the table before looking at him with a hurtful gaze.

"Don't touch me again and Just leave my cabin"He ordered her angryly because of her behaviour.

How dare she to come near him?

She didn't had any rights!

"I think she is crazy Karan"Riya said that Preeta glanced at her.

"Shut up and get lost from here.I want to talk to him"She repeated her words in frustrated that Karan groaned seeing her.

"Ms.Arora you shut up and get lost from my cabin.She is my PA and you are not the one to order or raise your voice at her"Karan yelled.

Riya smiled listening to him and Preeta joined her brows before taking a step back to reach her.

Preeta pushed her instantly causing Karan to widen his eyes.Riya stumbled, that Preeta pushed her again making her fall down.

"You bitch.Tumne Karan ko nahi choda right.You didn't leave him.I was right.I was right Karan.She was behind you since then and when she got a chance she just trapped you.She got a chance and she took it"Preeta said causing Riya to widen her eyes and stare at her in anger.

Riya stood up and slapped Preeta back causing Karan to rush towards them.

"Stopp"He yelled in frustration and pulled Riya back.He looked at her hand which had got a scratch due to her push and rubbed her arm holding her from behind.

Preeta's breath hitched seeing them.She gulped the bile forming in her throat as it felt difficult for her to breath normally.

"Yo..you are ma..marry...marrying her?"She asked with tears in her eyes controlling the ache of her heart.

Karan frowned listening to her question but didn't showed it on his face.He thought for a second as Riya lifted her head and turned to look at him.

He made an eye contact with her causing Preeta feel like swallowing in earth before looking at them.She felt like pushing him away from her.

But the way he was holding and caring for her made Preeta weak.

"That's none of your business"He replied dryly.

I hate you!

I want you to suffer!

I wanted to take my revenge on you!

I wanted to see you crying!

You are not worth marrying me!

"Actually, Yes! So you are no one to call her by filthy names, And you are not even allowed to touch her.She is the only girl who deserves my love, so we are getting married and you are most welcome"Karan said breaking all the hopes Preeta was building and entwined his fingers with Riya causing Preeta to fist her fingers.

His love?

He loves her?

She didn't had anything to talk now.She didn't even know what to say.She felt her heart breaking apart seeing the way he is holding her hand and protecting Riya from her.

She felt sick and broken.Her heart was unable to load this much of pain she was bearing.Gulping down her throat she looked at him with a painful gaze and then their entwined hands before taking a step back to rush out of the cabin.

Her head started to spin in pain as she felt her whole body paining listening to his words.The thought of him marrying her was her biggest heartbreak.

She thought he was true when he said he won't marry anyone when she asked about their separation.She was in a wrong assumption that he won't love another girl other than her.

She was fucking wrong.She knew she didn't deserve his love but whatever it was they had a thing and she was still hoping for that like a crazy thinking he would stick to his words.

But he didn't and she knew it's all because of Riya.For a second she thought she shouldn't have left the country.She didn't even know what was happening in his life.

The whole ride to home felt like years and she ran inside her room and locked it before rushing towards the bed.She fell on her stomach and broke down in tears.

"I hate youu"She whispered clutching the bedsheet in her fists and snuggled her face while wailing hard.

"I hate you soo much"She whispered while hiccuping as her stomach clenched in pain remembering the way he was holding her close.

"You can't touch her like that"She shook her head repeatedly in pain.

"Yo..you can't love her"She whispered twitching her lips remembering the way he proposed her that day.

Then how can he love Riya?

How can he give his heart to someone else?

She questioned to no one and cried more imagining them together.

"You can't marry her"She yelled throwing the pillow in anger.

"You are mine, you can't marry her"She whispered feeling weak and sobbed not able to control the pain of her heart.

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To be continued

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Pheww✨How was the chapter lovely people 🙊.

So what do you think about Karan? Is he still our sweet Karan🙁 or it's only for her he is not anymore 💔.

So, Riya again 😉.

Preeta is in pain and who knows what's waiting for her further?🤷‍♀️.

Well, I hope you all liked the chapter and enjoyed it❤️.

So, meet you all in the next chapter ✨

Bye!