She took a few steps and stood behind him.Her hands shivered to touch him but she fisted her fingers and fenced her arms around his waist from him before closing her eyes tightly.

"I missed you"These were the words which came to her mind as she snuggled on his back startling him to the core.

He was shocked to react to anything.His heartbeat rose as soon as he felt her hugging him from behind.

For a moment he didn't get what to do but when he did, he instantly jerked her hands and moved away from her before turning to stare at her in utmost Anger.

Does she think of him as a joker of her life?

"How dare you to touch me"He said fisting his fingers and Preeta shook her head like a baby again stepping closer to him.

"Karan.I am.."He cut her off and moved away maintaining the safe distance between them.

"Just tell me why are you here and get out of my house"He spoke harshly that Preeta calmed down before reaching him again.

"I am sorry Please"She said with a straight face and he looked away controlling his anger.

Preeta sighed at his anger and tried to hold his hand that he lifted it shaking his head.

"Don't dare you touch me.Don't! Just tell me with what intentions you are here and what is cooking in your mind this time"He questioned gazing at her in anger.

"Noo..Koi intention nahi hai.I just want to clear you about why I did like that"Preeta said and her hands weren't stopping from trying to touch him.

She didn't know how but his warning made her stand still and she frowned looking at his lack of concentration on her.

"But I don't want to hear anything and I am not even interested to know anything about you.So please leave me alone just like you did before two years and never come back again.I don't want to see your face ever again"He said pointing his fingers at her face and her heart ached listening to him.

How could he say that?

"You are lying.I know you still love me"She said that Karan yelled making her flinch.

"Just shut up and leave"He said pulling her through shoulders and Preeta's eyes brimmed with tears.

She didn't know how to talk to him at first and another thing she never learnt how to apologise or convince someone.It felt so difficult for her but still she was trying.But her words were making him angrier making her weak.

"Karan..I am sorry.Please don't even think about marrying that bitch.You know I hate her right?"She said while slightly stammering seeing his anger and placed her palm over his chest feeling her heart heavy at the sight of him.

"Mind your language and talk about her.And I have already said that I am marrying her and you are no one to suggest me.We love eachother and are getting married.Tumhari tarah fake wala pyaar nahi.It's true and Stay away from us for god sake"He spoke before leaving her harshly and she felt burning sensation on her arm due to his tight grip.

Tears gathered in her eyes and she breathed heavily listening to him.Her love wasn't fake.It wasn't.

"It wasn't fake"she whispered with a slightly broken voice that Karan chuckled listening to her.

"Oh please, I am not interested in listening to your fake words again.So please jao yaha se.I have other things to do"He said ignoring her teary eyes.

"Think whatever you want.But You can't marry her.I am here for you and I won't let that happen.I can't see you with her.I can't Karan"She said feeling angry at him and pulled his vest making him look at her.

He gazed at her fingers which were gripping his vest and placed his hand above her's and gripped it feeling her touch while looking at her in a range.She winced at his tight grip on her and looked into his eyes while flaring her nose.

Her heart skipped at beat though his gaze was anger filled.She could still imagine those love filled orbs.His intense gaze and mischievous smirk.

His soft yet playful touches, his tender yet passionate kisses, His heart melting hugs and his never ending care.

But everything was totally opposite of that.His grip was harsh making her wince in pain, his stare was filled with Anger and she missed all of that.She terribly missed that Karan who used to talk and listen to her without getting bored.

"Stop with your drama and I am getting married to Riya, that too soon.Because you know we truly love eachother and Don't worry.If you want you can attend the wedding.Invitation aa jayega.Now get lost"He whispered jerking her hand and Preeta joined her brows.

"Noo, You don't love her.You can't love her.Tumne kaha tha that you won't marry anyone even if we part our ways.You said It was always me and it will be me.You are a lier"She yelled with tears and Karan's anger reched it's peak listening to her words.

"Great Ms.Arora.I don't know whether you felt a bit of shame while saying these words or not.The one who lied her whole life to me, is the one saying me that I lied.And about me, I have every right to be happy and enjoy my life than remembering the girl who broke my heart by putting allegations on me.She was my past and like that I have learnt from my past mistakes and finding my happiness now and I don't regret what I am doing because she never deserved my love.The only girl who deserves my love is Riya, so now she will be my present and future"He said showing her how much hate he carries for her and her tears started to roll down listening to him.

"Noo..you don't love her.She doesn't deserve anything.I hate her.I hate her and you can't marry her Karan"Preeta yelled and was about to hit his chest that he caught her hand and pushed her back with a force.

"Your like and dislike doesn't matter to anyone.I like her, I love her and she loves me back.That's the only thing that matters here"He said and looked at her as she rubbed her wrists feeling pain.

Her heart was clenching in pain.The way he was saying that he loves Riya wasn't going well with her.She felt like killing that Riya for coming in his life.She felt enraged listening to his words.The way he was confessing that he loves someone else.

"I don't believe your words.And just be prepared because I was your past, I am your present and I am going to be your future and no one can change that Karan"Preeta said controlling her emotions and looked at him firmly.

Karan was shocked seeing her talking like this.For a moment he felt scared listening to her words.Because she was always like this.And he was scared for another heartbreak.Because didn't have trust in her.

He can never have after whatever happened between them.It was long gone.Now he scared thinking what her intentions might be.For what she might be trying to take revenge on him this time.

He didn't want that again.But also he knew he won't fall into her trap this time, because he knows how she is and how she thinks.

"And you too be prepared because, I will show you that I can be happy.And why are you even here? Tumhara badla abhi bhi pura nahi hua hai kya? But I am not that naive anymore to fall into your sweet words this time.If you keep interfering in my life again, It won't be good for you.Better tum jaha se aayi ho wahi wapas jao because I am peaceful and happy without you"He fumed at her.

Though his words were half lie he was feeling satisfied seeing her reaction.She did the same when he was crying in front of her that day.She threw him out of her life and can't he just vent his all Anger on her.

"Do you know what I have realised in these two years?"She asked him back that he flared his nose least interested in listening to her.

"That you are my happiness and do you think I am going to stay unhappy all my life without you.It's not gonna happen Karan.I want you back in my life and I will do anything to get you back"She said with a determination that he wanted to stop that mouth of hers from talking rubbish.

"I am not a toy and I very well know the real you.So just shut your mouth and get out of my house"He hissed showing the way his mood ruined listening to her words.

Whereas Preeta smiled listening to him and showed him the bracelet she was wearing.He looked at it and then her before taking a sharp breath.

She stood close to him and her heart danced when he didn't move away from her.Whereas Karan looked at her as his heartbeat rose noticing the bracelet in her hand.

But can his heart melt seeing that?

Though it melted a little, his mind didn't forget to remind him who she was and what she did to him?

"You are mine"Preeta whispered and lifted her hand to touch his face that he turned his face away causing her to sigh in annoyance.

"Your time is up Ms.Arora"Saying he was about to go that she caught his hand while stopping him.

"I haven't even started yet"She said that he turned and looked at her with a calculative gaze not at all understanding the choice of her words.

Though he understood what she was trying to say, he didn't even believe it a bit, because he knows how she is.

"We have a long way to go"She said getting closer to him and he just decided to ignore her words so that she will go when he stops responding to her.

"You were mine and you will always be mine"She smiled placing her palm over his chest and looked into his eyes while feeling his heartbeat.She knew her words might sound like she was an obsessive lover.But didn't care because she wanted him to know that she loves him.

"I think you have lost your mind and you don't know what the fuck you are saying.for God sake take your leave and let me leave in peace.I just feel disgusted with your presence right now"He said making her furious and her nose flared in anger listening to his words.

"It should be her presence which should make you feel disgusted, not mine and if you feel so I can't help because I am not going to back off though it makes you feel disgusting"Preeta said and leaned towards him.He looked at her as she leaned forward placing her palm over his chest feeling angry at him for saying those words.

His gulped down his throat as soon as her fragrance hit his nostrils and he didn't even get when his eyes got closed feeling her soft breathing against his neck.

"Did you feel disgusted that night, when we made love..hm?"She whispered against his ear and smirked noticing his body which turned stiff with her presence.

Whereas he shot open his eyes listening to her words.It felt like the whole night came rushing in his mind though he barely remembered whatever happened.He gripped her shoulder and pulled her back.

When she didn't love him, there was no point in love making! if that night was nothing to her then she shouldn't even talk about that.

"If you don't mean something, you shouldn't talk about that.And just like you feel, It was a mistake and I regret that"He whispered distancing herself from him and Preeta narrowed her eyes catching his lie.

She knew how he was.She knew it was all his anger.

"You are lying"She smiled at the choice of his words while shaking her head.

Karan's Anger rose listening to her and he just gripped her hand before taking her with him.

"Oh stop! I can go"She said removing his hand and he stopped on his way listening to her.

Preeta faced him and waved twitching her lips.

"See you soon"She said raising her brows and walking away not before giving him a look that clenched his heart.

The moment she stepped down the stairs Karan's mom looked at her.Preeta noticed her but didn't get whether she should say something or not.But her mood was already spoiled by Karan's words and she walked out from his house while gritting her teeth.

Karan heaved a deep breath and closed his eyes before leaning to the wall behind him.

"Why God?"He questioned remembering her words and shook his head.

"I know that you are here with another intention.I don't know how she can think that I will fall for her once again.I can never repeat the same mistake.And for that I very well know what I need to do"He said with a nod and walked inside.

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The Next day Karan was nervous yet scared to share the news.He had come to a conclusion but still he didn't know why his heart was aching whenever he thought about his future.

That was not what he wanted, she wasn't the one whom he wanted in his life.She isn't the one whom he loves and wants to marry.He can't imagine a love life with her.

But,

His male ego was at its peak making him take such a decision.It was Preeta's words which provoked him to do so and he was adamant to show her many things.

And also a part of him was scared to break again.So he had decided to move on from her. Completely!

And moreover her dislike towards Riya was making him do so.He didn't know what would happen later.He wasn't thinking about his future with her.

But his only intention was to marry and show Preeta that he had moved on from her.That he didn't love her anymore.

It's fucking wrong!

He knew.It's wrong to marry someone like this.He can't break someone's hopes and dreams like this.She was a good friend of him and she was even sweet and caring.

But that's not enough, at least not for her when he was not ready to take any such responsibilities.But he was not even ready to sit silent when Preeta had said so many things.

"I..it's fine"He calmed himself and nodded.

"Mom likes her, Sanvi likes her and even I do like her as a friend.She is good.Arrainge marriage is not a bad thing.I think I will get adjusted to it afterwards,To her.YES..i will and I can try..yeah I can try"He nodded to himself though he had taken a decision after thinking for twenty four hours about marrying Riya.

It was dinner time and he wanted to share this news with his family.He was about to move out and his phone started ringing.

It was an unknown number.

"Hello"He said while walking down the stairs.

"Hey"A female voice made him halt on his steps and he gritted his teeth.

Why the hell is she behind me?

He instantly cut the call recognising Preeta's voice and walked towards the dining table.

His phone started ringing again making him groan in frustration.Again!

He cut the call and put it on silent before calling his mother for the dinner.Even Sanvi came after a few minutes and his gaze went on the phone which was flashing with a call again and again though he wasn't receiving.

'hey, I want to talk to you'

He read the message and groaned before flipping his phone not wanting to see her notification or calls.

"Mom"He gained their attention and composed himself and took a deep breath before saying.

"Haa"Rakhi nodded while eating.

"I..I wan..want to marry Riya"He announced clenching his fists opposite to his heart's wish.

But why would he listen to it.It was the one who made him fall for a wrong one and made him regret and heartbroken.He had decided not to listen to it whatever the situation maybe.

"What?"Sanvi gasped in shock as her eyes shined listening to his words.

"Sach?"Rakhi asked wanting to confirm.

"Yes and that too soon"He said gulping his saliva and Rakhi looked at him.

"Tumne soch samajh ke decision liya hai na?"She noticed his expressions.

"Ha mom.She is nice and my friend too.Toh no other girl can be better than her"He explained with a small smile and Sanvi squealed listening to him.

"Oh god! I am the happiest one here.It's gonna be amazing"Sanvi shared her views with a wide smile and kissed Karan's cheek in excitement.

"Toh mein baat Karu Riya ke parents ke saath?"Rakhi asked with a smile.

No, you don't want to do this!

He thought for a second but ignored it instantly.

"Hmm"He nodded holding his breath and smiled at Sanvi.

She can surely read his state of mind that he was hurt and sad after taking such a decision.She knew he wanted a love marriage with the girl he loves immensely.

He had many dreams about marriage but she knew he didn't love Riya.She knew he still wasn't able to come of that pain.Though he says he has moved on, she knew somewhere in his heart Preeta was there making him sad and depressed whenever he remembers about the days he spent with her.

"Mein kal subha he baat karungi"Rakhi said in excitement and they started with their planning and everything making Karan worried.

The way his sister was excited for all their rituals of marriage, his heart ached knowing he had to do all of them with the girl he doesn't love, It had already started to pain him imagining Riya with him.

It was not like every marriages are love marriage.But when he was already heartbroken, it was so difficult for him to digest everything and he knew that.

At night when he was sitting in their balcony while gazing at the sky he wasn't feeling fine.He was stressed, worried and everything seemed complicated to him.

"Bhaww"He startled all of a sudden listening to Sanvi's voice and glared at her.

She took a seat beside him on the swing and looked at him with a smile.

"I know kya soch rahe ho!"Sanvi raised her brows.

"Kya?"He asked.

"Yahi ki Mera decision sahi hai ya nahi"Sanvi said and Karan smiled shaking his head.

"I know you bhai.But let me tell you.Ye decision bilkul sahi liya hai.I know it's difficult.I know it pains but time ke saath sab sahi ho jata hai.Once you are married to Riya you will forget everything and your life will start revolving around her"Her words hit him hard and he closed his eyes as the only face came to his mind was Preeta's.

He can never forget her.

He can't do that!

It felt so painful!

Whatever she did it was from her side, but his love was true and it was so difficult to imagine someone else in place of her.

He didn't want to give that place to anyone.He never wanted to marry, but the situation was like that making him take such decisions.

Especially when she was back in his life.Back to ruin and break him again, then how can he let her play with him again.

Can he?

"Riya likes you and I believe she has feelings for you.she cares for you.And she will be the best wife.This decision is much needed.You need to completely move on from her, when especially she is back again.Even I am worried after whatever she said that day.We can't let her win again.Show her that you are not single to play with your feelings or life again.She will herself go once you are married"Sanvi said with a smile.

Karan looked at her and nodded twitching his lips.

"Don't worry.Riya will change your life and I have belief in her.It's not like every love will succeed.Bohot sare logon ke brekup hone ke baad woh bhi move on hote hai right.Just like that your only mind set should be to accept her as your wife"Sanvi said and Karan hummed with a heavy heart.

"I will"He nodded preparing himself for the future he was deciding for himself.

"That's great and I am happy for you so much.waise pehle shaadi toh tumhari hi ho rahi hai.So I win"Sanvi giggled and Karan looked at her narrowing his eyes.

"If you want, we can start seeing men for you.Pehle tumhari fir meri"Karan teased her.

"Oh god..No.You know right I have a wish to spend my few years with bhabhi and your cute little kids.Uske baad meri"She giggled causing Karan's smile to falter.

"I am not even married yet and don't stress me saying something like that"Karan squeezed his eyes annoyingly.

"Ok ok sorry! And first try to get close to her personally.Office mein toh usse kuch personal baat karne nahi deto ho.Now call her and talk to her.Abhi se start karoge toh shaadi Tak you will get adjusted to her and I am sure you will feel good"Sanvi said and Karan heaved a sigh before nodding.

"Hmm"He hummed.

"What hmm? Call her.I am going now, good night"Saying she made him hold his phone and went inside.

The moment he gazed at the screen it started flashing with a call and his eyes widened seeing her numerous missed calls.

He cut the call again that he saw few messages of her.

'pick up the call'

'I need to talk to you, something important'

'please Karan'

He read and sighed in frustration.

He was about to delete the messages that his phone started ringing again.

She won't let me live in peace!

He whispered to himself before hitting the green button.

He didn't talk, he just waited for her to speak.

"Oh god Karan"He heard her voice and he knew she was tired of calling him again and again.

"Kab se tumhe call kar rahi hu.Can't you recieve?"He could sense her frustration.

"Abb kuch bologe bhi?"She said further causing Karan to groan feeling irritated.

She said there was something important and now she was saying useless making him annoyed.

"If you are done talking something important then, I am hanging up"He said firmly.

"Hey No..No"Preeta said from the other side making him huff.

"I wanted to say that, I want to meet you.I want to talk to you personally with no disturbance.Please..don't say No"She requested.

"No"He replied dryly.

"It's a request Karan.I want to meet you.Only two of us.Please"She asked again and Karan shook his head.

"No, I am not free and even if I am free, I am neither interested in seeing you, talking to you or listening to your lies.So please don't try to contact me or call me again Because it irritates me"He said harshly and cut the call in anger.

What the hell she want's to talk.

On the other side, Preeta threw her mobile on the bed and groaned in anger listening to his words.

"I am trying and he is not even ready to listen to me.How it's gonna work then?"She fumed feeling frustrated and twitched her lips.

"Whatever it is, I am not gonna let him go.I can't give up on him and I won't.Not in this life.I know he is angry at me and he still thinks I am here with some intentions.But I will prove him wrong.He can't marry that Bitch.Marrying her is too far Karan, I won't even let her come near you"Preeta whispered in determination and controlled her anger when she imagined them together.

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To be continued.

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What do you all think? His decision of Marriage is right from his pov?

And do you think Preeta will sit quietly, seeing him with Riya?😬.

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