Preeta sat down besides Shrishti to have her dinner, although she was genuinely happy for her sister her eyes wondered to the table next to them when the Luthra's sat to have dinner. She couldn't help but notice Karan playing with his food lost in thought.

"Putar tum khana kyun nahi kha rehe ho?" Bani asked her favourite grandson. The rest of the Luthra's looked at a startled Karan who became nervous with the attention he was suddenly getting.

"Nahi Dadi mein... mein kaha raha hoon" he said turning to get the attention of the nearest waiter to ask for some curry. He wasn't hungry - Preeta's words were ringing in his ears and he was so full of guilt that he wanted to be sick, but to distract his family he had to keep up pretences.

As the waiter moved away Karan smiled at his Dadi who was keeping a watch on him and raised his spoon and took a bite of the food. Something wasn't right his mind registered as he took a few more bites and as the thought came to mind he started coughing and feeling like his throat was closing up.

Before he could shout for water a glass appeared at his lips and he greedily drank the entire content of the glass but the coughing didn't stop. He looked up to see a worried looking Preeta, who turned to the waiter screaming for him to bring more water.

By this time his family had also surrounded him and began questioning him about what was wrong.

"Karan? Karan tum theek ho?" Rishabh asked his brother who had started to breath heavily. He turned to Preeta hoping for an answer "Preetaji yeh... yeh Karan ko kya huwa hai?"

"Mein... Mein abhi aiyi!" Preeta ran towards the door confusing everyone.

"Yeh sab..." Kareena began to blame Preeta but was stopped by Rakhee

"Didi yeh sab bekaar ki baate choriye aur Karan ko dekhiye!"

Preeta ran back into the hall carrying the first aid box, she pushed past Kareena and Rishabh to get to Karan and placing the box on the table began to rummage through it.

"Yeh tum kya kar rahi ho?" Bani Dadi asked but received no reply. Preeta finally found what she was looking for and looked at Rishabh

"Rishabhji App Karan ka jacket nikaal denge please"

"Lekin..."

"Bua please! Sameer..." Rishabh said firmly as he moved around Preeta and began to help Karan remove his jacket with Sameer's help.

Preeta carefully drew up the fluid into the syringe and moved closer to Karan who was still finding it difficult to breath. He began shaking his head at the injection in her hand, Preeta noticed his reaction and rolled her eyes

"Tum aapna saar hilana bandh karo! Aur shanti se baithe raho!" although in no state to argue with her he began to cover his arm to prevent her from giving him the injection. She quickly moved besides him and injected the medication into his outer thigh causing him to look at her in shock.

"Aise maat dekho yeh medicine haath pe nahi dete yahan dete hai!"

"Lekin Preetaji yeh?" Rishabh asked, he realised that Karan had, had an allergic reaction but was still a little confused as to the cause.

"Rishabhji, Karan ne gahti se mushrooms khaa liye the... tho yeh reaction"

"Mushroom? Lekin mushroom kahan se aiye the? Hum ne toh nahi kaaye?" Kareena said looking at the plates of food on the table

"Ha woh meine waiter se kaha tha ke aapke table pe mushroom curry na de kyun ke Karan ko mushroom se allergy hai, lekin Karan ne dusre waiter se galti se maang liye"

"Karan?" Rakhee looked at her son who, although a little embarrassed, was looking much better.

"Woh galti se..."

"What galti se Karan? Dhyaan kahan hai tumhara?" Rishabh reprimanded

"Rishabhiji galti hogayi, waise bhi usski tabiyat theek nahi hai toh rahene dejiye..." Preeta interrupted knowing full well what had distracted Karan.

"Preetaji yeh..." Rishabh protested but Rakhee held his hand and shook her head "Theek hai" Rishabh conceded.

"Tum theek ho?" she whispered turning to Karan. She had been watching him for some time and had realised that the waiter had served him mushroom curry. She had sprung out of her chair as fast as she could but the damage had already been done as Karan had taken a few mouthfuls by the time she reached him. For a moment seeing him coughing and starting to find it hard to breathe had frozen her in place but Rishabh's questions had broken her revive and she had sprung back into action.

Karan sheepishly nodded and thanked her getting lost in the worry and care that reflected in her eyes. Preeta too became lost in his eyes.

Looking at the two Rakhee smiled, as did Rishabh, Sameer, Roo and Kritika. Dadi looked at the two confused and Kareena rolled her eyes and began to search for Mahira.

Where was this stupid girl when she was needed thought Kareena. Here Preeta was not only spending time trying to win over Karan but also impressing the family. Kareena didn't like it! Not one bit! But her hands were tied – she knew creating a scene in front of Rajveer who was standing close by, would yield consequences and so she remined silent.

Kareena however wasn't the only one not liking the situation. Sarla who had happily been having dinner with her family and her new relatives - the Shergill's, watched as her daughter fussed over Karan. Why was Preeta so kind she thought, why was she always going out of her way for people that didn't deserve her care?

Yes she herself was worried when she noticed Karan's condition but now he was better – why was Preeta still there by his side? Why? With that thought in mind she stepped forward.

"Wah ji wah isse khete hai perfect biwi!" Mrs Sharma who had approached the table with the other ladies when the commotion had started said aloud. "Kareenaji aab toh maan jaaiye..." she persisted "App log toh Karan ke parivaar wale hai aur aap sab neh yeh notice nahi kiya ke Karan ne kuch galat khaa liya hai aur issne..." she smiled and pointed towards Preeta "issne na sirf dekha bal ke Karan ilaaj bhi kiya...aa re mein toh kaheti hoon ke issne Karan ki jaan bachaee hai!"

"App theek kahe rahi hein!" Mrs Jha also agreed

"Aisi larkiya kismat se milti hai! Koi pagal hi hoga jo isse jaane de – Sona hai larki... Khara sona!" Mrs Ahluwalia praised patting Preeta's head in appreciation.

"Yeh kya bakwaas kar rahe hai app log? Meine kaha na mere Karan ki shadhi Mahira se ho rai hai! Mahira jo ke hamari pasand hai!" Kareena spat

"Kaun? Woh waiter ki beti?" Mrs Ahluwalia sniggered

"Mind yo..."

"Are Kareenaji yeh baat choriye aur yeh batiye hain kahan woh larki jisse aap ne 'pasand' kiya hai? Karan ke saath itna kuch hogaiya aur uski koi khabar hi nahi!" Mrs Jha interrupted not giving Kareena a chance to speak.

"Shaayad aapne Dad ki help kar rahi hogi" Laughed Mrs Ahluwalia at an embarrassed Kareena

"Preeta..."

Preeta turned around at the sound of her mothers voice slightly embarrassed at her own behaviour and the drama it had led to

"Ji Maa" she said

"Yeh aab theek hai!" she said gesturing towards Karan without once glancing at him "aab tu bhi chal aur aapna khana kha le!"

Preeta realised very quickly that her mother was upset and not impressed with the discussions happening in the group. She could tell that Sarla was trying very hard not to create a scene and to break up the conversation and so, she nodded her head and followed as Sarla moved away from the group. However, she had only taken a few steps when she felt a tug on her dupatta and was pulled backwards landing directly on Karan's lap! She looked at him in horror!

Karan was equally shocked at what happened but not in quiet the same way! He quickly realised that Preeta's dupatta had attached itself to his watch and when she moved, it had pulled her backwards!

"Lo ji lo isse kahete hai Rab di maarzi! Aisa lagta hai bhagwaan bhi in donon ko alaag nahi karna chaahate! Kareenaji app chaahe kuch bhi kaahe ya kuch bhi kar lekin yeh donon ek dusre ke Kundli Bhagiya hai aur yeh hamisha saath rehenge!" Mrs Sharma declared

Karan and Preeta looked at one another processing Mrs Sharma's words.