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With that, Karan's dad, having orchestrated his little scene perfectly, flashed a triumphant grin. "now..lets go princess!"

Teju and Karan exchanged looks, both knowing full well that this was just another one of his little tricks, but somehow, it was all part of the fun and chaos that made their lives interesting.

As Teju and Kavya climbed into the car, Karan's dad gave one last dramatic wave, and with a wink, he called out, "Have a great day, Kavya! ache se padhna aur thodi bohot shararat bhi karna...mai hu na...dont worry( hush tone)"

As Teju drove away with Kavya in the passenger seat, the chaotic scene outside her house slowly faded away. But the warmth, love, and subtle humor that came with it lingered, reminding them all that no matter what, family would always come together in the end.

As Karan drove down the road, the soft hum of the car engine filling the air, Teju sat beside him in the passenger seat while Kavya sat happily in the back, her eyes twinkling with excitement. The morning had already been filled with so much emotion and little adventures, and now, on the way to Kavya's new school, the little girl couldn't contain her thoughts.

Kavya, her voice sweet and full of admiration, looked up from the backseat and said, "Papa, dadu  kitne smart hai......."

Karan's grip on the steering wheel tightened just a little as he glanced at Teju with a smile, knowing exactly what his daughter meant. 

The truth was, Karan's dad had a way of getting things done with his own charm and a bit of cheekiness, like he had done this morning with the punctured tire and the 'coincidental' timing.

Teju turned her head slightly to smile at Kavya through the rearview mirror. " bilkul...aapke papa ko karan neeti aapke dadu ne hi sikhayi hai.."

karan rolled his eeys, " oye...karan neeti mera idea hai ..okay??"

teajsswi sarcastically says, " aapse toh ummed hi nhi thi muje mr.karan kundrra....papa ka idea hi  kaamm aaya na "

Kavya's innocent giggle echoed in the car as she leaned forward, resting her chin on the back of Teju's seat. "mai na dadu ko bolungi ki muje bhi thode tricks bataye..ki kaise mumma ke daat se bachu..hw se bachu.....!"

tejasswi fake glares her making her chuckle .

Karan smiled, the playful banter bringing a sense of ease to the drive. He felt proud of his daughter and secretly happy that his dad had formed such a special bond with her, despite everything.

The car continued its journey down the road, the lighthearted conversation filling the air and setting the tone for the day ahead. Despite the complexities of their lives, moments like these, filled with love and laughter, made everything feel simple and good.

As the car rolled to a stop in front of the brightly decorated gates of Kavya's new school, the little girl's excitement from earlier seemed to melt away, replaced by nervousness. Kavya's small hands fidgeted with the hem of her traditional school uniform as her wide eyes took in the bustling environment outside—kids running in, parents chatting, and teachers ushering everyone towards their classrooms.

Teju opened the car door and helped Kavya step out. Karan walked around to her side, his presence instantly reassuring, as he crouched down to her level.

"Kavya," Karan began softly, brushing a stray from her forehead, " aapko school mai bohot maza aayega....dont worry"

Kavya's eyes filled with worry as she clung tightly to his arm. " what if koi mujse baat nhi karega? waht if koi muje like nhi karega? what if......"

Karan gently cupped her cheeks, his warm eyes locking onto hers. "Hey, aaisa nhi sochte, okay? You are the bravest, smartest, and kindest little girl I know.  sab aapko pasand karenge..jaise mai aur mumma karte hai"

Teju knelt beside them, her calm, motherly presence adding another layer of comfort. She tucked a strand of hair behind Kavya's ear and held her small hands in her own. "Baby,  aapko darne ki zarurat nhi hai..vaise bhi . Reyansh is in your class, and you already know him....aur agar kuch hua bhi toh....... your mumma and papa are just a call away, okay? aapne teacher ko batana and she will call us immediately"

Kavya looked down at their joined hands, her lip quivering slightly. "Promise  aap dono aaoge agar call aaya toh?"

Teju kissed her forehead, a reassuring smile on her face. "I promise, baby...par muje oata hai aaisa hoga hi nhi...kyuki tumhe school mai bohot maza aayega."

That brought a small smile to Kavya's face, and she nodded hesitantly. "Okay..."

As they were speaking, a familiar voice called out, "Kavu!" It was Reyansh, waving enthusiastically as he came running toward them with Manik and Nandini following close behind.

Kavya's face lit up when she saw Reyansh, though her grip on Karan's arm remained firm. Manik smirked at Karan. "Looks like I'm just in time to save the day..........uff kya karu..muj mai talent hi hai ye..kaise correct time pe entry marna chahiye"( winked at teju)

Karan shot him a mock glare. "Back off, Malhotra.  na hi meri princess ko tere bete ki zarurat hai aur na hi meri ladoo ko tere flirting ki....."

Nandini rolled her eyes playfully. "yaha toh mat lado dono."

Reyansh reached out his small hand to Kavya, his eyes shining with encouragement. "Come on, Kavu.kuch nhi hoga..mai hu na tere sath ...hamesha...."

Kavya hesitated, glancing back at Teju and Karan. Teju stroked her cheek. "Go, baby. Reyansh hai na..aur aap toh vaise hi kitni strong ho..."

Karan added, his voice steady and full of love, "\ha toh..meri princess bohot strong hai...aur vo bilkul nhi royegi...haina???"

After a moment, Kavya nodded and  let go of Karan's arm and slipped her hand into Reyansh's. She looked up at both her parents one last time. "aap dono yaha hi ho na? aaoge na muje pick karne?"

" Pakka" Teju and Karan said in unison, their voices firm and reassuring.

Reyansh gave her a tug, and the two children started walking toward the gate. Kavya turned to wave, her nervousness fading into a small, determined smile. Teju and Karan waved back, their hearts swelling with pride and love.

As they watched the two kids disappear into the school building, Karan stood up and sighed deeply. " vo thik rahegi na?"

Teju leaned her head on his shoulder, her own emotions swirling. " bilku...hamari beti jo hai.....Khatro ke khiladi  Queen X Rodies King  ki mini version ."

Manik, standing nearby, chimed in with a grin. "And Reyansh's best friend....ye mat bhulo yaar...."

Karan and teju  chuckled softly. 

As they stood by the car outside Kavya's school, the morning air still buzzing with the excitement of parents and children, Karan casually turned to Teju, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Coffee date?"

Teju froze mid-step, her brows arching in both surprise and disbelief. "Coffee date?  sunny? paps hamare aage peeche ghumte hai..kisine dekh liya an toh kal ke news paper ke head lines honge, " Beheno ne kiya tha mana , phir bhi karan kundrra ho gaye tejasswi pe fana"

karan saw her with shock  , " ladoo...seriously?? itna drama..for a coffee date??

teju chuckled saying, " on a serious note..sunny..koi dekh lega toh pange ho jayenge"

Karan leaned against the car, crossing his arms with an exaggerated, smug grin. "You underestimate the brilliance of Karan Neeti, darling."

Teju rolled her eyes but couldn't hide the smile tugging at her lips. "Aur aab kya karega ye karan neeti?"

With a flourish, Karan opened the car door for her, bowing dramatically. "baithiye madam..sab pata chal jayega"

Still shaking her head but now intrigued, Teju slipped into the car. As Karan started driving, she peppered him with questions about their destination, but he remained tight-lipped, his grin widening with every query.

After a winding journey through less-traveled roads, they arrived at a secluded spot on the outskirts of the city. Nestled in a small clearing surrounded by trees was a quaint setup—a cozy table for two adorned with flowers, candles despite the daytime, and a small coffee machine on a side table. The soft hum of nature completed the serene atmosphere.

Teju gasped softly as she stepped out of the car, taking in the scene. "sunny..ye sab..... when did you—?"

Karan grinned, walking up behind her and wrapping his arms around her waist, " I had it set up last night........... aab itna acha mauka mai thodi na jane dene wala tha...toh i love my princess par vo school mai hai toh hume yaha 50 % koi distrub nhi karega"( wink)

teju chcukled saying, " aur baki 50 % ?"

karan raised his eeysbirws saying, " baki 50 % mai se 25 % goes to my stupid best friend..Manik malhotra..jo kaha bhi kabhi bhi tapak sakta hai..aur other 25 % is ur dad....jinhe pata nhi kaise par hamesha ye pata chal jata hai ki unki beti mere sath romance akr rahi hai..and damn..there's call of him...distrubing our moments ........always

Teju fake galres him with chuckle, "You're impossible, you know that?"

"And you love it," Karan shot back with a wink, leading her to the table.

The two sat down, the world around them fading as they talked and laughed over freshly brewed coffee. Karan teased her about Kavya's tantrum that morning, while Teju playfully chastised him for teaching their daughter his dramatic ways. They shared stories, dreams, and stolen glances, each moment making the world feel lighter.

As the coffee cups emptied, Karan reached across the table, taking her hand in his. "You know, ladoo," he began softly, his usual playfulness giving way to sincerity, " chahe kitne bhi problems and complex life ho hamari..tere sath ye moments muje bohot pasand hai........"

Teju smiled, her eyes glistening. " muje bhi...itne problems ke baad bhi hum sath hai.....and its because of our love for each other........" Her voice trailed off as she leaned closer, brushing her lips against his in a kiss that was tender yet full of the love they rarely got to express openly.

The two laughed softly, their foreheads resting together as they let the peace of the moment wash over them. Afterward, Karan playfully tried to teach Teju how to work the coffee machine, spilling more grounds than making coffee, which earned him a soft slap on the shoulder and another round of laughter.

The date ended with Karan taking out his phone to snap a selfie of them, both beaming and looking as carefree as they felt. "Proof of Karan Neeti success," he said cheekily.

Teju chuckled, resting her head on his shoulder. "Okay, Mr.  Karan Neeti...ye idea acha tha..but then too i am giving 10 on 10 to ur dad;s morning karan neeti "

and both chuckled 

As Karan and Teju cruised down the road toward Kavya's school, the hum of the car was soothing, but a sudden buzz from both of their phones broke the calm. Teju reached for hers first, glancing at the message. Karan's phone buzzed almost simultaneously, and both messages were from the same source: Musicana Label.

The offer was tempting: a music shoot in Goa, together. Teju and Karan exchanged a look, their thoughts mirroring each other. It had been six years since they last worked together, and the idea of being in the same space—especially in such a public setting—brought a weight of complications with it.

Teju bit her lip, considering. "A shoot together? In Goa?  itne saalon baad..vo bhi 6 saal pehel jo bhi hua uske baad? sunny..sabko lagta hai ki we are not together..so abhi ye?."

Karan kept his eyes on the road but could feel the tension rising between them. He knew this was going to be a tricky decision. "ladoo..hum hamesha toh chup ke nhi reh sakte na..and also  It's a professional project. We can say we're just working together—nothing more. Aur goa mai hum dono ko alone time bhi mil jayega "

Teju raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in her eyes despite the seriousness of the situation. "And the main question:  vo 2 din kavya kaha rahegi?? uska school aaj hi start hua hai..she cant miss it..vaise hi new hai ye sab uske liye"

Karan glanced at her, a sly smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "She'll stay at my house.  dad hai na..manage kar lenge."

Teju's expression shifted from curiosity to shock as she turned to him, almost incredulous. " reva aur shilpa kavya ko vaha rehene denge...come on sunny..unhe ye hi pata hai ki kavu meri beti hai..tumahri nhi......vo kaise rakhegi kavu ko vaha..i cant risk her sunny"

Karan sighed deeply, knowing she had a point.  " and u think mai Kavu se related koi risk lunga?? come on ladoo........I know. But Dad will be there. He'll manage.......Aai, Baba, and Pratik bhi shirdi gaye hai, and Manik and Nandini  bhi bahar jane wale hai aaj ...... reyansh khud nandini ke relatives ke yaha rukega........ so there's no one else who can help."

Teju looked at him, still uncertain but knowing deep down that Karan was right. There was no better place for Kavya to stay—especially with everyone else out of town.

After a moment of silence, Teju nodded reluctantly. "Alright. ..par kavu ko kon manayega? uss tufan se mai nhi baat karungi iss baare mai"

Karan chuckled softly. " dont worry hum hamari pyaari tufan ko mini vacation ki story bata denge""

Teju rolled her eyes. "A mini vacation?  sunny..she is our daughter....aaise hi baato mai nhi aayegi?? kabhi kabhi toh lagta hai hum dono ki amma banti hai ye "

Karan grinned. "dont  worry ladoo..hum manage kar lenge."

Teju gave him a small smile but then sighed. "hope so"

And they pulled into the school parking lot, Teju took a deep breath, her mind already racing with plans to convince Kavya. The most difficult task was still ahead.

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finally aab aayega -----  tejran moments in goa, kavya with karan;s mom and dad and dekhte hai karan ki mom ko aab sach kaise pata chalta hai aur uske baad karan ki kya halat hogi???? 😂😂