It was night by now and still ram and ishita didn't reached home. Raj and mukbhi were already home and were surprised to see the younger clan already present there. They all had so much fun together but now everyone was getting worried cause ram and ishita's phones are switched off too.

Manik with Karan and cabir went out to find them while mrudula was on verge of tears. Girls and Nandini was holding her or else she would have lost it by now.

Aarav ,Abhi and Varun were trying to get some info about them through their colleagues business partners and relatives.

That's when a bell rang and everyone took a sigh of relief thinking they are back. Navya ran to opened the door but was shocked seeing the scenario in front of them.

A loud shout broke from her mouth and as soon as she moves away from door mrudula stumble back and fall down with the thud.

Karan,Manik and cabir were holding 2 dead bodies and their eyes were blood shot red indicating how much they have cried already. Some police officers too were with them.

A shock would be a small word for all of them. They were just too numb.

All men ran towards them.
karan, aarav , varun and one police officer carried ishita's dead body inside the house while manik,cabir,Abhi and raj were carrying ram.

Abhi-(shockingly) Manik? How did this happened?

Manik-(tearly) when we went out to search for them, after few hrs officer called me from ram's phone. He told us that owner of this phone has met with an accident. Ram died on the spot while ishita bhabhi was taken to hospital. We were just too shocked. By the time we reached hospital, we get to know even she lost her battle. Accident was brutal. Their car met with a high speeding truck. Even the driver of that truck died on the spot. Local people took Ishita bhabhi and ram out of the car at correct time cause even car blast after exact three mins of accident.

Mrudula ran towards ishita and ram and started shouting, crying badly, screaming holding them both together.

Mrudula-(keeping her head on ishita's chest) maaa, papaa!!!!

She was continuasly calling them while nandini,mukti and navya were trying to calm her down. Diya ran inside to get water for her while aradhya and myrah were hugging each other crying bitterly seeing their soul sister and best friend so broken.

Seeing her getting out of control, karan ran towards her and took her in his arms forcefully. She started beating him, crying out loud but he didn't left her and let her beat him as much as she wants.

Mrudula-(shouting and punching his chest) chodhoo mujhee, mujhee papa-mumma ko uthana Hai karan...chodhoo...

( Leave me Karan, I want to wake up mom dad, leavee me)

Karan-(tearly) they won't wake up now Jaan...they are in sleep...deep deep sleep.

Mrudula-(shouting) shutup! Kuch bhi bakwass mat kroo....jaane do na mujhee... please

( Don't talk rubbish, let me go na please)

Everyone present there had tears in there eyes. They never expected this, everyone was thinking how happy they will become once they will see younger clan. Ram was dying to see mrudula and ishita was learning so many new dishes to make for karan but neither he could meet her princess nor ishita could make her prince eat her dishes.

Karan-( whispering in Mrudula's ears) please calm down Jaan, please shaant hojaao. Aapki tabiyat kharab hojayegi bachaa. Please listen to me na.
( Please calm down na love, you will fall ill baby)

Mrudula-( holding his shirt in her fist+ hiccuping badly) karan...Karan...maa...papa...I wan...want...them...back...ka...ran..

Karan too had tears in his eyes, he pulls her more closer and continue Patting her head.

Nandini looked back at Manik, who immediately came forward and sat down Infront of Mrudula and karan with tears falling from his eyes.

Manik-(slowly) kiddo

Mrudula who was hiccuping and sobbing in Karan's arms, got silent for few seconds and turned to look at Manik.

Next second she was in Manik's arms crying out loud while manik was holding her like a small baby who just woke up after a really bad nightmare.

Nandini went and sat beside Manik, kissing Mrudula's head while rubbing her back to make her little calm.

Abhi came and placed hands on Karan's shoulder making him look up.

Abhi-(softly) we have to call their relatives and friends too beta. Some people will come in an hour or so only, we have to make arrangements for them too.

Karan knew he needs to be strong but he can't do all that alone right now. He just looked at aarav and in next seconds aarav was there holding him tight.

Araav-you just call their relatives and friends as you know them better or give their numbers to Varun. I'll make all the arrangements..okay?

Karan-(slowly) thank you.

Aarav-(hugging him) you never have to thank me buddy. Just don't loose yourself. You have to handle mrudula too.

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It was around 2:30am and half of the house were filled with their relatives. Mansion was filled with cries and prayers. Some relatives were genuinely sorry about Mrudula's loss while some were their with some really bad motives.

Aarav, varun and karan were making sure everything is arranged. Karan gathered himself after seeing people coming in. He knew aarav and varun can have problem handling things alone so he joined in and was making sure things are going right.

Mrudula was just numb. She even stopped crying and now she was looking at her parents dead bodies with longing in her eyes. Relatives were coming and hugging her crying out loudly but she showed no response.

Manik asked Nandini to be with mrudula no matter what and not to leave her with her relatives alone as he knows to what extent some people can go for which Nandini immediately agrees.

Manik,cabir and abhi were handling guests and calling all other relatives friends business partners. News channels too started showing their news and media were present outside of the house trying to get glimpse of ram and ishita for one last time.

Aarav came towards karan who was trying to call priest for puja tomorrow.

Aarav- what happened? Did you get time for tomorrow?

Karan-not yet. Abhi uncle told me this priest works in temple at night, I don't know why he is not picking up my calls.

Aarav- try for few more times or else we will go to temple only.

Karan nodded still busy in his phone when aarav's phone ringed. He picked it up and after talking with them, he told karan.

Aarav- The priest who will do funeral preparation, he called. We have to go to crematory ground by 2 O' clock. So we have to get done with Puja before 2.

Karan-okay.

They were busy in talking when they heard loud shout of Nandini which made them turn back. A sight Infront of them took away Karan's breath.

Karan-(shouting) mrudula!

Aarav-(murmuring) shit.

Both of them ran towards mrudula who was unconscious by now and little blood was coming out from her nose.

Karan took her in his arms and make her look in upper direction to stop the blood flow.

Nandini-(hurriedly) aradhya, baby go and bring my medical kit from room.

Aradhya nodded and ran towards manan's room while manik gave nandini his handkerchief so that she can place it near her nose to stop the blood flow.

Karan-(worriedly) maa what happened to her? Why her nose is bleeding?

Nandini- (trying to stop blood flow) don't worry bacha it happens sometimes cause of excessive stress. Navya, please go and get something healthy for her to eat. Juice, fruits anything.

Navya ran towards kitchen and starts cutting apples while mukti too came inside and hurriedly started pouring juice in a glass.

Manik sprinkle some water on her face making her whince in little bit pain. She was going to get up but karan didn't let her.

Karan-(softly) wait Jaan, don't get up. Your nose is bleeding love, stay like this for few minutes.

Mrudula didn't said anything but half snuggles in him while Nandini continued treating her.

Seeing her so close to Karan and karan using endearment for her made many of her relatives burn. Ram always used to tell Manik how he has only few good relatives while other are with him cause of his status and power. Proving him right, those people has only come either to get some properties or take mrudula away while some were now eyeing karan or aarav as they are well settled, handsome men but what they don't know is Malhotra's won't let any evil thing touch their angel.

That's when one lady who was Mrudula's chachi spoke making a disgusted face.

Lady-( angrily ) what are you doing mrudula? Your parents bodies are here in front of you and you are snuggling in some boy's arms. That's what they teach you?

Mrudula was really embarassed now as chachi spoke so loudly that everyone's attention was on her. This angered Karan to no extent. He looked at her in a murderous way which made that lady scared.

Karan-(in a dead serious tone) don't tell her what she should do what she shouldn't. Can't you see she is ill dammit?

Chacha- you can't speak to my wife like that. We are her relatives. Who are you to her? A friend? That's it

Karan-(loudly) I'm her to be husband. I'm going to get married to her. Anything else?

Everyone was shocked hearing him. All those who came to get money or to get mrudula and Karan for their son and daughter respectively were burning in pure jealousy.

Mrudula looked at Karan in a shocked way while everyone else in the family was having that proud look on their face seeing karan standing for his girl.

Nandini-(glaring) if you are done,can you please go back to your place?

Both chacha-chachi made bad face and moved back to their place.

Manik came towards cabir and whispered in his ears- keep an eye on them cabir, make sure they don't create any chaos. Kiddo needs rest and karan won't stay silent if they will again do something.

Cabir-(blinking his eyes in assurance) don't worry I'll handle it.

Aarav-buddy take mrudula to your room. She can rest for awhile.

Karan was going to pick her up but she stopped him.

Mrudula-(lowly) I want to stay here only Karan... please?

Karan-(pecking her head) you don't need to Request bachaa.

Mrudula didn't said anything and sat straight while mukti and navya brought fruits and juice for her which she with very difficulty had.

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Whole night passed away in pure sadness and shock in Malhotra mansion. It was morning now and more people were coming for last rituals of Ram and Ishita kapoor. Their journey was coming to an end. They fulfill their promise of staying together till the vary end.

Mrudula was sitting there all numb. She has stopped responding and was just starting at her parents dead bodies while all other girls were trying their best to make her respond. Everyone was still in shock, how did this even happen? It was like they were there Infront of them but in next second they both went away, far far away.

Elders and boys of the house were busy in making arrangements. Karan wanted to be with mrudula but knew right now this is not possible. Ram and ishita wanted him to give fire to their bodies, so as per their wish he is going to do that. Mukti and navya were busy in looking after last minute preparations while Nandini was looking after puja preparations.

Nandini was getting all things which priest asked her to bring when Manik walked in kitchen.

Manik-(softly) Nandini, is it possible if someone else can do all this work and you can stay with kiddo?

Nandini-( tearly) manik I can't let servants do puja preparations and mukti navya are busy looking after guest, girls don't know that much about these rituals yet. Even I want to stay with my baby but right now all these things are becoming chaos.

Manik was just going to break down, few tears slipped from his eyes and he looked down trying to hide it. Nandini cupped his face with both of her hands and made him look at her.

Nandini-(softly) let it out manii.

Manik-(whispering tone) what just happened nandini? They were right here...with all of us...how can they leave just like that? What about kiddo? I can't see her breaking and crying like this Jaan. She is no less than myrah to me.

Nandini- I know Manik, but let her cry.. it's important for her to let it all out. She has lost both of her parents manii, we need to be strong, strong for her. You saw her relatives too na? We have to protect her from them as well.

Manik-(little angrily) I'll fucking bury them alive if they even eye my kiddo with bad intentions.

Nandini holds her shoulder and said- manik please calm down, it bhaiya and ishita's death ceremony, please don't creat any scene right now. Let them go peacefully.

Manik just nodded his head in positive, that's when cabir called him so he again went out and nandini continued doing her work.

How was it?
Little dull? Ik even I felt that but bear this please 🥺

Shocked?
One word for mrudula.
Manan's conversation.
Karan standing up for mrudula.
What do you guys want in further updates regarding this scene..let me know ❤️🤧