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As soon as Kavya's eyes landed on Karan standing at the doorway, her face lit up like a thousand suns. "Papa!" she squealed.

Karan dropped to one knee, arms wide open, ready to catch his little tornado. She dashed into him with a giggle, wrapping her tiny arms around his neck and squeezing tightly. "I missed you, Papa!" she said, her voice muffled as she buried her face into his shoulder.

Karan held her close, a smile spreading across his face as he stroked her hair. "I missed you too, my princess. "

Kavya pulled back slightly, her big eyes shining as she nodded enthusiastically. " Papa! Nanu muje stories bata rahe the..princess moana ki  aur Rey muje kheer khila raha tha....!" She pointed  towards her nanu and Rey ,

Karan's eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced at Reyansh. "Acha??" he said, raising an eyebrow. 

Before he could say more, Kavya's gaze shifted to Karan's dad, standing just behind him. Her smile faltered, her little face falling into a look of shock and confusion. Her parents had always told her that Karan's family didn't know she was his daughter. She looked back at Karan, her voice dropping to a whisper 

Kavya -  "Papa, aapke dad yaha kya kar rahe hai? aur unke samne toh muje aapko uncle bolna tha na..? maine papa bol diya...aab kya hoga???"  ( fully tensed )

Karan chuckled softly, glancing over  his father. 

karan- " Kavu...aapke dadu ko pata hai ki aap meri beti ho;....unko mera , mumma aur aapka real relation pata hai......."

kavya: " sach?? "

Karan nodded, giving her an encouraging smile. "Ha, sweetheart.  aao..Hello bolo unhe"

Kavya's wide eyes darted between her  papa and her Dadu, her little hands clutching Karan's shirt tightly .

Karan's dad took a hesitant step forward, his usual dramatic demeanor replaced with a softness that none had seen before. His eyes, full with emotion, stayed locked on Kavya, who still stood by Karan, clutching his hand tightly. He crouched down slowly to her level, his stern features melting into a tender smile.

Kavya peeked at him cautiously, her small fingers curling tighter around Karan's. "Dadu?" she whispered, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

"Yes, baby...," he said, his voice thick with emotion as he stretched his arms out slowly. "Your Dadu." His smile wavered, tears threatening to spill as he took in her delicate features—so much like Karan's. 

Kavya hesitated for a moment, glancing up at Karan, who gave her a small nod of encouragement. With a tentative step, she let go of her papa's hand and moved toward her grandfather. Karan's dad let out a shaky breath as she finally came closer, and the moment her tiny arms wrapped around his neck, he pulled her into a tight embrace.

"My little princess," he whispered, his voice breaking slightly as he cradled her small frame against his chest.  " sorry beta..Dadu ko pata hi nhi tha ki aap ho ..mere karan ki beti....i have missed so much..sorry beta" 

Kavya, sensing his genuine warmth, relaxed into his hug and smiled softly. "It's okay, Dadu," she said in her sweet voice, patting his shoulder like she was comforting him. "aab toh aap jante ho na muje...."

Her innocent words broke through his composure, and a tear finally escaped down his cheek. "Haan," he murmured, his hand gently stroking her hair. "Karan..Teju....ye toh sach mai bohot pyaari hai...."

Kavya pulled back slightly to look at him, her big eyes sparkling with curiosity.  " Dadu..aap bhi muje stories sunaoge? jaise Nanu sunate hai?"

Her Dadu chuckled through his tears, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "Stories?  aare..bohot sari stories aati hai muje...aapke Nanu ko tough competition dene wala hu mai....."

Karan, standing nearby, felt a lump in his throat as he watched his father and daughter share this emotional moment.

karan wrapped his arms into teju;s waist

karan- " teju....aaj...dad ko aaisa dekh ke..bohot acha lag raha hai.....muje hamesha maarne wale, gaaliya dene wale...hamari beti ke sath kitne pyaar se baate kar rahe hai

tejasswi: " poti hai na vo unki....mere aai baba bhi same hai...."

As Karan's dad rose to his feet, still holding Kavya's hand protectively, his eyes locked onto Prakash, who had been standing nearby, watching the emotional reunion. The moment their gazes met, the air shifted—not with tension, but with the undeniable rivalry of two long-time, competitive best friends.

Prakash crossed his arms, a smug grin spreading across his face.  " so...finally tum meri natin se mil hi gaye  he said, emphasizing meri with a playful edge. " but..too late Kundrra , She already loves her Nanu."

Karan's dad narrowed his eyes, pulling Kavya slightly closer as if staking his claim. " aare aare..itni chinta meri..dont u worry prakash....aab ye meri doll hai..aapne dadu ki doll.......aur iska favorite bhi ban jaunga...."

Prakash huffed, taking a step forward.  " oye....favorite ban jaunga  wale...( mimicking him)  maie aur Kavu day 1 se best friends hai okay.....toh hamara bond atut hai....haina Kavu?

Kavya looked between the two older men, her wide eyes sparkling with amusement as she giggled softly at their antics.

Karan's dad scoffed, his hand dramatically going to his chest. " praksh..tu na sirf boring stories hi suna sakta hai.like rabbit turtle stories aur vo bear wala stories.......ek baar doll mujse meri legendary stories sun toh le...phir dekhte hai"

Prakash rolled his eyes, stepping closer. " Legendary stories?? acha..vo stories jaha pe college mai professors tuje class se bahar nikal dete the...vo vali??? haina..."

karan;s dad glares him , " teri tohhh"

Karan, standing off to the side, pinched the bridge of his nose. "Here we go," he muttered under his breath, watching the two men square off like teenagers fighting over a new friend.

Teju leaned toward him, whispering with a chuckle, " muje pata tha aaisa kuch hoga."

Meanwhile, Kavya, holding onto both men's hands now, looked up at them with a cheeky smile. " aab mere pass nanu aur dadu dono hai...matlab...double gifts...hamesha...wowwwwww"

and she ran to reyansh to play 

Both men froze, blinking down at her seeing her smartness , before turning to glare at each other. "She gets that from your side of the family," they said in unison, pointing fingers at one another, before rolling their eyes in perfect synchronization. 

Karan groaned, shaking his head while Teju burst into laughter, enjoying the chaotic competition unfolding before her.

Reyansh and Kavya sat cross-legged on the living room floor, a heap of toys scattered around them. Kavya was enthusiastically showing Reyansh her favorite doll . 

"Aur ye hai " Kavya said dramatically, holding up the doll, "is Barbie hai.....  isse na tea parties pasand hai.....!"

Reyansh  saw her and says, " aur ye hai Ken..barbie ka best friend...jo uske sath hamesha reheta hai..jaise ki mai tere sath reheta hai"

Kavya tilted her head, considering for a moment, before nodding. " okay...toh..inhe hum kavya and reyansh hi naam dete hai......"

Karan, who had been silently observing the interaction from across the room, narrowed his eyes. His jaw clenched as Reyansh leaned a little too close to Kavya.

" kya chal raha hai yaha?" Karan's voice rang out as he approached with long, purposeful strides. His eyes were locked on Reyansh like a hawk eyeing its prey.

Reyansh  looked up at Karan with an innocent smile though with a smirk. " chachu..kavu ne muje uske doll ke baare mai bata rahi thi.....ye doll hai kavya..aur ye male doll hai reyansh...yani ki maiii "

" acha??" Karan muttered, crossing his arms as he towered over the two kids. "Reyansh ....beta..kuch zyada hi najdeek nhi baithe ho tum dono?"

Kavya blinked, tilting her head.  and before reyansh could answer she asked,..."par papa..hum khel rahe hai..dur baithenge toh khelenge kaise?"

teju laughed out loud, karan glares him

tejasswi- " haye...bilkul muj pe gayi hai ye..."

karan- " tujse toh baad mai badla lunga mai..( muttering under his breath)

Karan   gently pulled Kavya toward him. "Princess...papa ke sath aaoke baith jao thodi der"

Kavya pouted. "par papa...tea party chal rahi hai doll kavya aur doll reyansh ki"

Reyansh - " ha..chachhu..agar aapko sofa pe baithna hai toh baith jao..mai kavu ka khayal rakh lunga

" oh...wow..tu khayal rakhega meri princess ka...?" Karan's voice was light, but his eyes darted toward the boy with mock suspicion. " thats my job...okay..."

reyansh- " muje laga aapka job acting hai chachu.."

teju laughed again saying, " manik ka beta..in true sense"

karan: " ladoo..tu kya beech beech mai commentary de rahi hai??" ( he went to her and sat with his ladoo "

tejasswi: " trust me sunny..bohot maza aa raha hai mujeeee"

 Karan had one arm draped casually around Teju's shoulders, pulling her into his side .. Teju's soft giggles filled the room as Karan leaned down, brushing his nose lightly against hers.

Just as Karan was about to whisper something sweet, the door burst open. Manik and Nandini came  in  their voices carrying as they laughed about something.

Karan's head shot up, his moment ruined, and he groaned audibly. "Of course," he muttered, reaching for a nearby cushion. " hamesha ye malhotra mere romance ke beech aajata hai...." Without hesitation, he hurled the pillow straight at Manik.

Manik dodged with a smirk, catching the pillow mid-air. "aab tu hamesha romantic reheta hai toh meri kya galti?" he teased, tossing the pillow back onto the sofa. " aur vaise bhi .....I only interrupt it because you don't let my son have his romance with his girl"

Karan's brows furrowed in mock outrage as he sat up straighter. "Your son? seriously , Manik. He's five!  usse kisike sath bhi romance karne ki zarurat nhi hai....., especially meri  beti se toh bilkul nhi...."

Manik stepped closer, arms crossed and a mischievous grin on his face. " oh..so tum jante ho ki vo 5 saal ka hai...nhi vo kya hai na..jaise tu usse daratha hai...muje laga ki tere sapne mai vo teri princess ko bhaga le jata hai

"malhotra...dont u dare....!" Karan shot back, grabbing another pillow as a makeshift weapon. He looked over at Teju for backup, but she was covering her mouth, trying (and failing) to suppress  her laughter.

Nandini sighed, rolling her eyes . "Manik, stop provoking him. reyansh na bilkul tum pe gaya haiii."

"Thank you, Nandini! kam se kam koi toh meri side hai" Karan said dramatically, throwing his free hand up in mock relief.

But Manik wasn't done. He leaned down, resting his elbows on the back of the sofa, and looked Karan straight in the eye.  " chal na kundrra....admit it...tuje pata hai ki kavu ka future reyansh hi hoga......u are scared....ki reyansh uska dil jeet lega..."

"Scared?!" Karan bellowed, throwing the second pillow at Manik, who ducked just in time. " malhotra....kavya ka dil koi nhi jeet sakta..kyuki uske pass world ke best papa hai jo uske standards itne high kar dega na ki tera beta usse pata hi nhi payega....."

Manik chuckled, brushing invisible lint off his jacket. "Sure, sure.  ...tu aapna khayali pulao banata reh...... mera beta aur teir beti..tere peeth ke peeche aur ek bowl of kheel share karke kha lenge.......

"Manik!" Karan leapt to his feet, pointing an accusing finger at his best friend. " mai na tuje yaha se ban kar dunga..i swear..."

Teju finally broke into laughter, clutching her stomach , " guys..for god sake..ruk jao....dono bache 5 saal ke hai yaar...chill.."

Nandini shook her head with a fond smile. " reyansh aur kavya bade ho jayenge..par ye dono nhi......"

Meanwhile, Karan and Manik were still bickering, their voices overlapping chaotically as Karan declared, " tere bete ko bol meri princess se dur rahe !" while Manik taunted, " chal na....mera beta aur teir beti ..yahi hone wala hai..likh ke le le tu!"

The chaos of Karan and Manik's playful bickering was suddenly interrupted by the sound of small feet running into the room. Kavya and Reyansh dashed in, their laughter echoing off the walls. Reyansh immediately ran to his parents, throwing his arms around Manik and Nandini, while Kavya climbed onto the sofa and plopped herself right between Karan and Teju.

Kavya looked up at her parents with a radiant smile, her small hands tugging at Karan's sleeve. "Papa, aap manik chachu ke sath argue ki cheese pe kar rahe the?" she asked innocently, her wide eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Teju giggled and kissed the top of her daughter's head. " betu..tere papa aur chachu na bina arguement ke koi baat nhi kar sakte...aaise hi ye dono"

" dekho toh inhe" Karan's dad said, shaking his head with a dramatic sigh. "bichari meri poti..inn dono nalayako ke beech phas gayi ( karan manik)"

Prakash smirked, crossing his legs. " acha hai...kavu ko samajdari meri beti se aayi hai..aur na ki tere bete se"

Karan's dad  glared at Prakash, leaning forward slightly. "oye...jeko insan....kavu ko mere bete ki karan neeti aayi hai"

Before Prakash could respond, Kavya tilted her head and asked, "Dadu karan neeti  matlab?"

karan;s dad saw karan and then kavya saying, " karan neeti vo technique hai beta..jo aapke papa ne use kiya..itne saal tak..taki aap mujse dur..i mean aapke papa ki family se dur reh kar bhi aapke papa ke close the.."

karan rolls his eyes saying, " come on dad...vapis ye taunting session nhi"

karan's dad saw him , " maarne ka session chalega?"

all laughed

Admist the fun, Kavya suddenly turned to Karan, her tone curious and innocent. "Papa?"

"Yes, Princess?" Karan asked, his voice softening as he looked at his daughter.

"dadu ko mere baare mai pata chal gaya.....," Kavya began, her gaze shifting to Karan's dad, " dadi ko kab pata chalega?"

The room fell silent for a moment as all eyes turned to Karan. He froze, his eyes widening slightly as he stared at his daughter. "Uh..." He scratched the back of his head awkwardly before muttering under his breath, " princess....jab bhi aapki dadi ko pata chalega..tab sirf ye pray karna ki mai zinda bach jau"

Teju snorted, trying to stifle her laughter, while Karan's dad burst out laughing, slapping his knee. "Beta, jab bhi teri maa ko sach pata chalega.....uss din toh tuje bas rab ji bacha sakte hai....!"

all laughed 

Karan's dad glanced at his watch, then turned to Karan with a serious expression. "chale karan? sab ghar pohochte honge"

Karan nodded, his mood shifting slightly. He stood up, pulling Kavya gently off his lap. However, before he could move, Kavya clung to him tightly, her little arms wrapping around his neck.

"Papa," she said in a small, almost pleading voice, her face buried in his chest, " hum kab sath mai rahenge..aapne bola tha na ki atleast mai aur mumma aapki society mai rahenge....lekin kab?"

Karan's heart ached at her words. He exchanged a glance with Teju, who was standing beside him, her face softening with love and sadness. Teju crouched down beside Kavya, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face.

"Soon, betu," Teju said, her voice gentle and soothing. " papa ne aapka ghar ready akrwa diya hai....bas thoda kaam baki hai"

Karan smiled down at Kavya, ruffling her hair. " vo kaam jaise hi khatam hoga vaise hi aap aur mumma vaha sift ho jana," he repeated, kneeling down to her level. " and then..aap papa ko roj dekh sakte ho..jab bhi aap chaho...one call and papa will be with u"

Kavya's eyes lit up at the thought, her small hands releasing their grip on Karan as she looked up at him with hope. " sachi papa??"

"sachiii," Karan confirmed, pulling her into a tight hug. "aur pata hai..papa ne unki princess ka room bohot acha banwaya hai...aur meri queen ka bhi..uska dream room."( seeing teju who smiled)

Teju, watching the bond between father and daughter, reached out to give Karan's hand a quick, reassuring squeeze. Karan looked up at her, his eyes softening as she smiled at him, before turning back to Kavya.

"princess room?" Kavya asked excitedly, bouncing on her feet. "Yay! I want a pink room with butterflies!"

Karan laughed, ruffling her hair once more. "Of course, Princess.  yaad hai muje..meri butterfly..."

karan stood up hugging teju 

karan- " tera room bhi dream room  jaisa hi hoga ladoo"

tejasswi - " mera dream room toh vahi hai  jaha mera sunny hai..."

he kissed her forehead.....

With that, Karan, his dad, and Teju made their way to the door. As Karan bent down to give Kavya one last kiss on the forehead, she hugged him tightly again.

"I love you, Papa," she whispered.

Karan's heart swelled with emotion as he kissed her gently on the cheek. "I love you too, Princess. "

Karan stopped at the door, glancing back at Teju with a mischievous smile. "ladoo," he said, leaning casually against the frame, "I think mai na mera phone tere room mai bhul gaya"

Teju raised a skeptical brow, crossing her arms. "Oh really? Mere room mai?"

Karan nodded earnestly, though the glint in his eye betrayed his real intent. "ha..tere room mai..aake dhundh de na...pls"

Teju shook her head with a small laugh. "Fine,,,,aao" she said, leading the way as Karan followed close behind. As they entered the room, Teju closed the door behind them with a soft click.

Meanwhile, in the living room, Kavya tugged at her Nanu's sleeve, looking up at him with wide, curious eyes. "Nanu," she said, holding up Karan's phone ., " papa ka phone toh mere pass hai..unhone hi diya tha....toh vo konsa phone dhundhne gaye hai vo bhi mumma ke room mai...jabki jabse aap aur papa yaha aaye ho vo ek bhi baar mumma ke room mai nhi gaye....."

Her innocent question caused Teju's mom, dad, and Karan's dad to exchange amused glances before bursting into laughter. Karan's dad scooped Kavya up in his arms, his own laughter booming. " aare meri doll..kitna sochti hai tu..my smart girl...," he said, pressing a kiss to her forehead, " mumma papa bade hai na...unke kuch secrets hote hai..rehene do...vo broing secrets jan ke hume kya karna hai? haina?"

Kavya frowned slightly but nodded, still a little confused. Karan's dad grinned and added, " chalo..hum selfies lete hai..dadu ke sath toh aapke pics hi nhi hai..aajao"

Back in the room, Karan leaned casually against the door, his eyes locked on Teju as she stood near the dresser. "So," he began, his voice dropping to a low, playful tone, " locking the door ladoo??? ye kyu? tere irade nek nhi lag rahe hai......u know right..i am abla mard yaar...."

Teju turned, placing her hands on her hips, pretending to look annoyed. "Abla mard? Mr.kudnrra..tumne hi bahana banaya tha na ki tumhara phone yaha hai...aur muje taane de rahe ho??

Karan smirked, stepping closer to her. " ha toh..aab meri ladoo ke sath thoda aur time spend karna toh banta hai na"

Teju tried to keep up her teasing annoyance, but blushed , "You're impossible" she said, her voice softening.

"Impossible?" Karan echoed, now standing right in front of her. He reached up to brush a strand of hair behind her ear, his fingers lingering on her cheek. " and you married impossible, sweetheart."

Teju's breath hitched as his touch sent a shiver down her spine. "We're not married yet," she whispered, tilting her head slightly to meet his gaze little sad...

"married or not...," Karan  says, " tum meri hi ho..teri permanent booking mere sath hi ho gayi hai....aur iss booking ka receipt bhi hai hamare pass...hamari beti."

Before she could respond, Karan cupped her face gently, leaning in to press a tender kiss to her lips. It started soft and slow, but the intensity grew as Teju responded, her hands resting on his chest, clutching his shirt.

When they finally pulled apart, both slightly breathless, Teju rested her forehead against his. " tum na...sab kya soch rahe honge?" she teased, her voice a mix of amusement and affection.

"yahi ki hum dono kitne romantic hai" Karan replied with a grin, stealing another quick kiss.

Teju laughed softly, her fingers tracing the edges of his collar. " tum jante ho na ki mom ( karan;s mom) ko jab ye pata chalega tab kya tandav hoga?? dad toh jaldi maan gaye ..par vo.."

Karan groaned dramatically, wrapping his arms around her. "Don't remind me...jis bhi din unhe pata chalega uss din ghar se bahar nikal degi vo muje...i guess muej bags pack kar lena chahiye..vo din dur nhi hai..i guess.."

Teju chuckled, " jo bhi hoga..sath mai deal kar lenge...i mean..mai packing mai help kar dungi"

karan chuckles saying . " nod oubt kavu tuj pe gayi hai...chal aab"

With that, they left the room hand in hand..........promising each other that they will be together no matter what.......!!!!!!!

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