The next morning seemed very much strange. Every year on Sanjot's birthday, instead of Sanjot, Dilpreet is the one who used to be the happiest being but today, everything seemed dull and usual. Like some ordinary day, Sanjot woke up, did her chores and went in the kitchen to do some preps for the breakfast. Both Sanjot & Nimrit made the breakfast silently, without even uttering a single word. Everything was ready and was assembled on the table and that's when Rana came rushing. 

Rana (hugging Sanjot) - Happy birthday Beeji! Tainu janamdin di lakh-lakh vadhaiyaan!

Sanjot reciprocated Rana's hug and gave him a very dull smile. Though she was happy seeing Rana's love for her, but something was eating her from inside. Today on her birthday, the apple of her eyes isn't with her despite being in the same locality. Seeing the dullness on her face, Rana was worried, but Nimrit was just irritated. 

Nimrit (in her mind) - Beeji ko sirf Karan bhaisahab ki hi fikar hai, humari koi kadar hi nahi!

Sanjot looked here and there, searching for Dilpreet but he was nowhere to be seen. In her mind, she had thought of all the possibilities where he could've been and thought to enquire the topmost one. She hurriedly called her friend Parminder and as soon as she picked up the call, Sanjot started with her storm of questions.

Sanjot - Param, ye..ye Rana ke Daarji tere ghar vich hain ki? Subah se kahi dikhe ni, mainu chinta si ho rahi hai! Sardarji, mere janamdin wale din kaha ja sakte hain?!

Parminder - Sanju behenji, Sanju behenji! Break lagao apne sawalon ki gaad naal! Bhaisahab aaye to thhe magar inke (Harmanpreet) ke saath kahi chale gaye. Ye to nahi pata ki kaha gaye magar keh rahe thhe kuchh zaroori kaam hai. 

That was the moment when Sanjot's heart got a bit of relief as she finally got to know about her Sardarji's whereabouts. No matter how tough situations get, her love for him will always be tougher. Nimrit heard the whole conversation and thought to polish her image, and she hurriedly came to Sanjot with Rana.

Nimrit - A..Beeji, main kya kar rahi thi, Daarji to hain nahi to kyu na aap apna birthday humare saath manalo?

Sanjot - Tch, kya bacho wali baatein kar rahi hai tu Nimrit. Iss umar mein ye janamdin vagera..hatt!

Sanjot was about to go back to the kitchen when Rana pulled her back and encircled his arm around her neck.

Rana - Oh ho Beeji, tussi avi kaha buddhe hue ho, tussi ta abhi-bhi javaan ho!

Parminder - Oh bilkul Rane puttar, isliye to tere Daarji ki nazar hat ti hi nahi teri Beeji se.

Parminder who had just entered made this teasing remark and Sanjot immediately rushed to her while blushing slightly and laughing.

Sanjot - Param, kya tu bhi inn dono ka saath de rahi hai. Tu mainu ae dass, Sardarji ne kuchh bataya tha kab tak aayenge?

Parminder - Na, aisa to kuchh nahi kaha tha unhone.

Sanjot gave an understanding nod and the ladies proceeded towards the chairs to sit and have some random conversation while sipping onto some delicious ginger tea. Nimrit and Rana too headed towards their respective works and got fully engrossed in them.

On the other side, Harmanpreet and Dilpreet stood in front of the grand hotel where Karan and Monami were staying and Dilpreet kept staring at that building being sceptical while Harmanpreet stared at Dilpreet being confused.

Harmanpreet - Oye Preeto, assi aithe ki karne aaye hain?!

Dilpreet (without looking at him) - Nyota dene!

Harmanpreet was utter confused at Dilpreet's answer as he kept staring at that hotel building with something unknown in his eyes. The stiffness in his eyes was due to the hurts and insults he had endured ever since Karan has left Amritsar, but the little shine was enough to tell about his heart. Though he will never forgive Karan, but he cannot let go off the fact that Karan is his own blood and how much he himself & Sanjot loves Karan. Without saying anything, Dilpreet moved inside, being followed by Harmanpreet.

In MoRan's room, Monami had just come out after taking a relaxing bath and her face immediately fell when she saw Karan packing all their stuff back in the bags. She already knows about his decision of leaving the pind again, to run away from all the daily insults and taunts and never ever look back in this side of his world. She's very well aware of how much this place matters to him and how a huge part of his world resides here and seeing him leaving everything behind, hurts her more than him. 

Monami went closer and back hugged Karan, surprising him. Without saying anything, Karan caressed Monami's hands that were on his torso and stood there, with a gorgeous smile. After a few minutes, Karan turned and took Monami in his embrace and she too clutched him more with her eyes closed. While caressing her gorgeous hair, Karan bent a bit and smelled the intoxicating scent of her wet hair that drives him crazy. 

Karan - Kya baat hai Rani Sahiba, bada pyaar aa raha hai?

Monami (with closed eyes) - Mhm..pyaar to tum par roz aata hai, humesha aata hai lekin jab tum kabhi-kabhi ainvayi wali baatein karte ho na, bus..fir pyaar ko thoda set back karna padta hai. 

Karan was amused by Monami's words and with scrunched eyebrows, he thought to question her about what she wants to say. Making a bit of difference between them and holding Monami by her shoulders, Karan looked straight in Monami's eyes and figured out that there's something else behind her words. 

Karan (seriously) - Monami, kya hua hai? Kuchh hai jo tum kehna chahti ho?

Monami - Hm..Karan, humara yaha se jaana zaroori hai kya? Tum hi kehte ho na ki hume problems se bhagna nahi chahiye, balki solve karne ki koshish karni chahiye. Aur ab tum khud hi sab chhodkar jaana chahte ho..ye to doglapan hai na!

Karan was stunned at Monami's words and for once, his mind drifted towards the fact that whatever she is saying, is absolutely true. He's only the one who has trained his cadets to not to run from any sort of severe circumstances and rather fight with it with all your might.

Karan sighed deeply and sat on the bed and pulled Monami in his lap. He encircled her waist from both his arms and kept his head on her chest. Understanding what dilemma he's going through, Monami started caressing his hair slowly, providing him with the much-needed comfort and love.

Karan - Monami, main samajh raha hoon ki tum kya keh rahi ho magar...main majboor hoon! Main bhi yaha rehna chahta hoon, apne pind mein, apne apno ke beech. Lekin kya tumne Daarji ka gussa nahi dekha tha?! Main futi aankho nahi suhaata unhe, nafrat karte hain vo mujhse. Do you really think ki jaane ke alawa koi option hai humare paas?!

Monami's tongue tied at Karan's question, and he was absolutely right. Dilpreet would never like Karan's presence, and he is already much tempered due to his return and any further stay would just ruin thing more. Except leaving the pind, they do not have any other option left. But Monami's heart wasn't convinced as she cannot fail in her Mission Family. Before they could do anything further, a loud knock was heard on their hotel room's door, startling them. Karan got a bit frustrated as to lighten up their mood, he was about to use his romantic tactics but the person on that side of the door, just disturbed them. Lifting Monami off his lap and making her sit on the bed, Karan went and opened the door in a very rough mood and without looking, just blurted something which he shouldn't have. 

Karan (without looking) - Kaun hai be?!

Dilpreet (in a very strong voice) - Tere baap ka bhi baap hoon be!

Though Karan blurted without looking but what Dilpreet replied, was a complete reflex which he regretted immediately as at any cost, he didn't even want to look at him but accidentally, spoke with him. Behind him, Harmanpreet chuckled inaudibly knowing how much Dilpreet tried to deny, but he too misses being with Karan. The moment Karan realized who was in front of him, his eyes widened, and shoulders slouched, and he started looking here and there. Seeing Karan standing without saying anything, Monami too came at the door and saw that Dilpreet and Harmanpreet are there. An unknown wave of happiness ran through her, and she immediately invited them in. 

Monami - Arre Daarji, uncleji..please aaiye, andar aaiye na!

Both Karan and Monami made a place for Dilpreet and Harmanpreet to sit and they too easily accepted her offer and settled themselves. Harmanpreet smiled looking at Karan and Monami while Dilpreet rolled his eyes all over the room as if inspecting something. The open luggage bag, the skincare on the dressing, the organized way of clothes was somewhat making his dount stronger. Both Monami and Karan noticed Dilpreet but didn't dare to say something. Monami nudged Karan to say or greet but he was just too stubborn, so Monami took the lead. 

Monami - D..Daarji, uncleji..aap dono, itni subah-subah yaha? Kuchh kaam tha? I mean, hume bula liya hota. 

Dilpreet (sternly) - Ji, tuaddi subah hoti hogi 10 baje, saddi ta 4 baje hi ho jaandi hai. 

Monami lowered a bit, and a little awkwardness prevailed in the atmosphere as Dilpreet taunted Monami about her question and the mentioning of her morning timings. Not being able to control when things come to his Rani Sahiba, Karan thought to intervene and blurt the truth. 

Karan (without looking at Dilpreet) - Hum fauji hain Shergill sahab, humare liye kya din, kya subah..jab jise jaha zaroorat pad jaati hai, hume vahi mil jaate hain. Lekin kabhi-kabar hum bhi normal routine deserve karte hi hain. 

At Karan's intervention, Dilpreet was about to reply something when Harmanpreet thought to speak in between otherwise this dada-pota duo would start a verbal world war right here itself. 

Harmanpreet - Ae o sab chhaddo, Preeto..tu main gal kar na!

Monami sighed in relief at Harmanpreet's intervening and thanked him through her eyes. Monami held Karan's hand secretively as if conveying it to him to not to unnecessarily create a scene and worsen the things that are already at their borderline of getting destructed. Dilpreet nodded at Harmanpreet's suggestion. Taking a deep breath and gathering himself, without looking at Karan or Monami, he thought to say what he wanted to and leave from her ASAP.

Dilpreet - Dekho ji, aaj meri votti da janamdin hai aur uski bus ek hi ichha hai, aur vo tuannu pata hai. (Standing up) Shaam ko ek chhota sa jashn hai, jise aapke sheher mein party kehte hain. Main Rana ko bhej dunga aap dono ko laane ke liye. (Joining his hands) Meri votti da dil firse na dukhana ji!

Saying so, Dilpreet simply walked out of the room and Harmanpreet had to follow him. Monami and Karan were shocked to the core, but Monami came out of the trance soon and looked at Karan, who was staring at the door with eyes filled with unreadable feelings. She really couldn't believe her ears, but the way Karan's expressions changed, everything that fell in her ear seem true. After a minute, Karan looked at Monami as if confirming that whatever just happened was true or a mere hallucination but Monami's nod with that wide smile was enough for Karan to believe the truth. 

Karan - M..Monami, D..Daarji ne sachme hume invite kiya?!

Monami nodded hastily and both immediately hugged each other with their eyes filled with tears and heart filled with profound happiness. Though Dilpreet didn't even spare a glance at Karan but his request for Sanjot's happiness to include Karan and Monami also in their celebration was more than enough for Karan. Not being able to contain the happiness, Karan picked up Monami in his arms and twirled her in the air. 

Monami (laughing) - haha..ahh..Karan, put me down!

Karan chuckled and made Monami land on her feet and again hugged her tightly. For Monami, Dilpreet's visit was more than just an invite but was also a wish come true. Since last night, she's been silently praying for some miracle to happen that could change Karan's decision of going back to Deolali. 

Monami looked straight into Karan's eyes and found something which was missing since quite a few days. That shine of happiness in his eyes was superior to any worldly joy for her and she made a silent prayer to God to protect it.

Karan - Monami, I really can't believe ki...ki..Daarji ne sachme hume invite kiya!

It was all true but whatever Karan has seen in the past, Dilpreet's anger and hatred has made him question his ears multiple times. He couldn't express what he was feeling at that moment but it seem as if this time, things will go right.

Monami - Ab to tumne Deolali jaane ka faisla badal diya na?

Karan - Arre, kabka meri jaan..hum vapis nahi jayenge, hum Beeji ki birthday party mein jayenge!

Both smiled wide at each other and got engrossed in doing some preparations for the evening like selecting their outfits and stuff. Dilpreet and Harmanpreet went to Harmanpreet's house and had called Nimrit and Rana also there.

Rana - D..Daarji, aapne bulaya?

Nimrit - Daarji, tussi subah se kaha thhe? Pata hai Beeji pareshaan ho rahi thi aapke liye.

Dilpreet and Harmanpreet shared a look and conveyed to each other to not to spit the truth about their whereabouts right now.

Dilpreet - O haan, vo kuchh kaam tha mainnu. Achha Rane sun, aaj raat ko yaha, Preeto ke ghar vich jashn hoga, teri Beeji ke janamdin ka. Hum teeno milke badhiya sa intezaam kar lete hain, theek? Aur Nimrit, tu zara khane ka aur ye ful-patte vagera ka dekh lena, theek?!

Rana and Nimrit were stunned at what Dilpreet said. They didn't expect him to celebrate Sanjot's birthday in such a grand manner after what had happened yesterday. But without any questions, they simply nodded. Dilpreet was about to go but immediately turned back as if he forgot something important.

Dilpreet - Oh, sabto vaddi gal ta main bhul hi gaya! Koi vi Sanjot ko iss jashn ke baare mein nahi batayega. Aur Rane, tune ek aur kaam karna hain. Sadde ek bahot khaas mehmaan hain, unhe lekar vi aana hai, main pata bata dunga tujhe.

Saying so, Dilpreet went along with Harmanpreet to get things booked for the party and here, Rana and Nimrit shared a surprised yet confused look.

Rana - Daarji nu ho ki gaya hai?!

Nimrit - Mainnu ki pata! Chalo ji, kaam par lag jao, jashn hai ghar vich!

In a very exhausted manner, Nimrit left for her duties and Rana left for his. It was already dawn and here in the Shergill house, Parminder was dressing Sanjot while she was saying no to it again and again.

Sanjot - Arre Param, ki kar rahi hai tu? Kyu ye lali-lipstick laga rahi hai mere? Aur ye nava (new) suit kyu paane ko bola mainnu?

Parminder (smiling wide) - Oh ho Sanju behenji, thodi thand rakho..thodi der mein sab pata lag jayega.

Sanjot scoffed at the mystery of her getting ready but thought to keep mum. In MoRan's hotel room, Karan was already ready in his dashing all black look and was just putting on his shoes. He stood up and glanced at himself in the mirror for one last time and thought to look for Monami.

Karan - Aur kitna time Rani Sahiba?

Monami - Bus 2 minute Karan!

Karan (chuckling) - How nice, pichhle aadhe ghante se 2 minute hi khatam nahi ho rahe.

Karan just said it to himself as he couldn't dare to say so in front of his Rani Sahiba. After few more minutes of keeping Karan waiting, Monami finally came out of the washroom, draped in a beautiful elegant black saree that just hugged her curves like magic. She went in front of the mirror and started trying to tie it around her neck.

Her boyfriend who was completely clean bowled looking at his girlfriend and so wanted the time to stop as the goddess who's in front of him is trying to make him lose control over himself. Karan took a few steps towards Monami and stood extremely close behind her. Brushing her fingers with his, Karan took the neck piece from Monami and hooked it. But before she could react or turn, the loud kiss that Karan placed on her neck, made goosebumps rise on her skin.

Encircling both his arms around Monami's visible waist, Karan pulled Monami more close to him and nuzzled his nose in the crook of her neck. Monami threw her head over Karan's shoulder as Karan squeezed her waist and took some of her skin on her neck between his teeth.

Monami - K..Karan, late ho jayega. Chhodo bhi ab!

Seeing logic in what Monami said, Karan had to unwantedly keep aside the romance and just focus on leaving for the party. But before he could say something, Monami turned towards him and fixed his tie and also, complimented him with a kiss on his cheek.

Karan (pulling her closer) - Ab late nahi ho raha?

Monami - Ab koi itna handsome lagega to control kaise hoga?

Karan chuckled and looked at Monami from top to bottom and as always, once again, she stole his heart which already belongs to him.

Karan - Vaise, aaj saree kyu?

Monami - Arre, party mein pind ke sab log honge. Beeji ki hone wali bahu ko achha to dikhna padega na. Vaise kyu? Achhi nahi lag rahi main?!

Karan - Arre meri jaan, aisa kab kaha maine? Aapko dekhkar to bus aisa mann kar raha hai ki abhi sab chhod-chhadke, bahon mein bharlu tumhe, itne kareeb le aau ki hawa bhi na jaa sake aur tumhare saath, blanket ke andar....

Karan was about to complete the list of his desires when with widened eyes, Monami kept her palm on his mouth to prevent him from blurting out all his shameless thoughts. While she was blushing hard due to Karan, his words and his antics, she was also simultaneously glaring at him.

Monami - Control Mr. Besharam Shergill, control!

Before Karan could reply anything to Monami, Rana reached their hotel and knocked the door. As Karan opened the door for him, Rana entered with a wide smile and looked at Karan and Monami from top to bottom.

Rana - Waah waah bhaisahab, parjayiji...vadde sohne lagde ho aap dono to!

Monami and Karan smiled thankfully at Rana and they all headed towards the venue i.e., Harmanpreet's house.

Karan - Tujhe pata tha Rane ki Daarji hume invite karenge?

Rana - Na na paaji, mujhe to jab Daarji ne pata bataya tab pata chala ki sadde pra-parjayi vi aa rahe hain! Rab di saun parjayiji, main bata nahi sakda mainnu kitni khush ho rahi hai ye jaankar ki aap bhi jashn mein shaamil hoge!

Monami (with a wide smile) - Khushi ka to humari bhi koi thikana nahi hai Rana bhaisahab!

With random talks, in a few minutes, all the three reached Harmanpreet's house and both Monami and Karan were stunned to see the beautiful decoration. The lights lit up the whole house, the beautiful flowers decorated the whole pathway, and the hustle-bustle of the guests were enough to excite MoRan.

Taking a few deep breaths and gathering up all their courage, MoRan entered the house, hand in hand for their Beeji's birthday.

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