"Haan ok rakhti hu" Kartik was still in shock

"Kartik beta that was Naira's dadi on the line she said Rahul ka dehant hogaya ek car accident mein"

"Naira woh kesi hai maa?" He asked

"Kese hogi bechari dadi didn't say except the funeral was done today"

"I have to go back she doesn't have anyone else there to look after her or to see her state and his family woh..

"Beta get Naira and bring her back with you we will look after her"

"Yes maa" he hugged her "maa accident kab hua?"

"Shaadi ke din pata nai what taunt she must have to hear about this..people are not kind on this type of thing same day as wedding husband ki death I am glad we don't have that type of stupid narrow minded thinking"

"Me too I'll just check the flights and see if there are any available" he said

"Kartik beta call her up atleast you should speak with her and see where she is staying"

"Mumma I tried but phone switched off araha hai mein sidha waha jake milta hu"

"What's going on why are you all looking tense?" Said Manish

"Papa mumma will fill you in I have a call to make.." Kartik excused himself and booked a flight for today luckily there is one available for the afternoon he did his packing and then left for the airport.

"Come on sherni pick up." He said but she didnt so he cut the call and a few minutes later boarded his flight he tried to sleep but his mind kept over thinking..

'This is good Kartik now you have a clear path to marry Naira accha hua' he woke up to that thought and asked the air hostess for a glass of water.. shortly he landed in Jaipur.

"Home sweet home" he said pushing his key through the door the house was still theirs and his car was still in the drive way he decided to not sell it yet.. he went and knocked on her door.

"Kartik beta tum yaha?"

"Mausi Naira ko milna hai" he said coming in the house

"Beta she is at her husband's house today was the funeral.."

"I know when is she coming back home? she can't stay there now koi reason nai hai aur dadi woh gaye hai?" He asked

"Dadi gaye thi par ab woh chachu ke ghar gaye hai after Naitik Saab's demise she stays there most of the time today is my last day working here"

"Toh Naira uska khayal.. actually mausi Rahul ka ghar ka address hai aapke paas I need it please"

"Haan beta ruko mein lati hu" she went to the kitchen and wrote it on a piece of paper.

"Here you go" Kartik took it and then drove off in his car soon he arrived at the 'Malhotra villa' he rang the doorbell.

"Yes may I help you?" Said a lady

"Yeah I um am looking for Arunaben?" He said before jumping straight to Naira's name.

"Woh ghar pe nai hai sab uske chota beta Rahul ke memorial mein gaye hai"

"Oh I see..to sab gaye koi ghar pe nai hai.. it's ok I'll come another time.

"Sab nai choti bahu Rahul ki patni woh uppar hai room mein" she said

"haan uska kaam hai mujhe maine abhi suna iss hadse ke bare mein..

"Hmm ok come inside and wait here I'll call her" she said Kartik tapped his finger on the table as he waited for her..

"Ahem tum yaha kya Kar rahe ho?" He looked up from the table.

"Naira tum ese sari mein I can't see you like this" he got up seeing her in white.

"It was his funeral and a woman lost her son."

"But you lost?"

"Absolutely nothing Yeah it's sad but I didn't feel anything the most what I felt was that aunty lost a kid and that is horrible no one should go through that by the way do you want tea or anything?"

"I'm good but I am worried about you" he said

"No need..

"You can't stay here now you have to move back home"

"Choti bahu I'm going my shift is over" said the woman.

"Haan ok.." Naira replied the lady left once she was out of sight Kartik took a step forward.

"Naira.." he took her into his arms "I'll take care of you" he hugged her but he felt no response.

"Hey cuddles you listening?" he held her shoulders

"Kya hai?" She asked "itna udas chehra kyu?"

"Mein..

"I'm free from this fake relationship let's celebrate" she jumped and put her lips on his.

"Yay freedom from this crap" she danced Kartik analysed her she was disturbed but about what ese kyu kare rahi hai.. his thoughts were interrupted when she pulled at his hand.

"Let's get married" he blurted

"What?" She let go of his hand.

"Yeah that is what was suppose to happen" he replied "your still wearing my chain"
she giggled at his comment "wah mendak great plan" she clapped her hands.

"Is it yes" he took his out and fit it together with her one "they belong together we belong together kindred Spirits"

"But I am widowed I can't be married again" she took hers back.

"What bullshit you talking?" She took a step back stopping him coming close.

"Jo sab bol rahe hai vidva hu na by society ab kon karega use shaadi" I heard that one today .

"Jiska suhaag uske shaadi ke din cheen jaye usko manos kete hai" I heard too. She said in a broken voice.

"Baby please stop"

"Aur kitne sare Oh yes..she wiped her tears "chudail ho woh jo apne pati ko khagaye" she ran up the stairs "tum jao Kartik mujhe tumse kabhi nahi milna" she said but Kartik raced up and reached up before she managed to shut the door on him.

"Kartik move" he shook his head

"Nai I love you cuddles tum meri sherni ho I am taking you back to Delhi with me!" Naira listened and her grip loosened on the door in which he took the perfect opportunity to barge in.

"Your crazy" she said

"Yes and you know it" he gripped her waist "yeh nahi hosakta" he ignored and kept coming close she moved back and her back came near the be, she fell on it with him on top of her their proximity was very close he leaned in..

"Get off me" she pushed him off and sat up.

"Surely dadi wouldn't want you to stop living!" She turned to him and smiled "you think she said any different?" She stood up "Baby who cares what anyone thinks this is your life!"

"Mendak" she turned to him "what life I choose this everyone is right?"

"So you don't love me anymore?" He asked to which he got a long silence "ok then I'll leave" he said

"Kartik wait..I do you know love you but i-

"That's all I need to know bas ahead we can think kya karna but right now pack your stuff I'm taking you away from here" she nodded "ok your right what will I do here anyway" just then they heard the door click.

"Sab agaye?" She panicked and locked the door because if she is seen with Kartik then it can spell trouble for them both especially him and she won't tolerate that!

"Kartik you have to go" he shook his head "nai"

(Tut) "don't argue please" he pulled her towards him and kissed her she responded back kissing him too "I missed you mendak" she said looking into his eyes.

"I love you" he said kissing her lips passionately they were caressing each others back whilst kissing they clearly missed each other.

"ok I'll be right back" she said leaving the room she heard the front door shut. Kartik inhaled deeply just gathering his thoughts .

"Its ok koi nai hai jo tha woh phir se bahar chala gaya" she said then walked over to him.

"I love you snuggles" she broke down "and I miss papa so much ab mera koi nai hai" he pat her back lovingly. "Hey mein hu, mumma hai and papa too they all love you" she nodded.

"Haan I know.. she released him.

"Mein change karlo phir we will leave" she gathered her things and they left from there and came to his house where he made a quick call.

"Our flights are booked we should be at the airport in an hour and mumma papa are eagerly waiting for us" he backhugged her.

"But why am I feeling guilty" he turned her and cupped her face "because you are a good person" he kissed her temple.

"Kartik I am coming back with you for a few days bas then I have to come back and think what I should do about the house do I sell or..

"Sherni don't worry I'll be here to help you" she nodded

"ok your right I will just see my house quickly before we leave?" He nodded "ok baby" she opened the door then stopped "can you come with me?" He nodded with a subtle smile.

"Of course" he held her hand and then drove them over they reached quickly. He followed in after her.

"So many beautiful memories of papa, us" she wiped a escaping tear "he wasn't even that old he didn't deserve to die I will never hear my princess again" she sobbed and he took her into his arms.

'Bas Naira now are coming your happy days, our days as a couple where everyday I will fill your day with happiness and your nights with bliss I love you'

"I love you zindagi" she heard him say and hugged him tighter.

"I love you my lifeline" she said looking up at him and they kissed slowly then they left the house and he drove them to the airport, shortly the flight took off 2 hours passed.

"You ok?" He asked squeezing her hand lovingly "hmm" she replied " actually I am a bit sleepy" she turned away and pretended to sleep.

"ok I'll wake you when dinner comes sherni" he said

"Hmm ok.." she said in a low tone.

Tbc
Precap: Kartik vows to make Naira smile again and to accept his proposal

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