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Chapter 69
The talk !!
One week Later.
It had been a week since Naira and her mumma had moved to Delhi along with Karthik. Naira had been working from home since the last week. She had instructors who worked for her at her Udaipur dance academy, but then supervision was needed.
She mostly used to stay in her room all day and used Karthik’s study whenever she required computer or printer. She had been staying with her mumma in the bedroom which used to be her’s before she left it a year ago. While Karthik slept in his own room.
Naira observed that the room was just like she had left. Not a single thing was moved from its place. All of her clothes and accessories were in the same place. Only her dairy was missing and she feared if he had found it and read what was written in it.
Naira had become a silent person, completely opposite to the talkative self that she was. On the other hand Karthik had become more jolly and lively as compared to the dull self that he was. It was as if they had some kind of a role reversal.
Karthik had lessened his work load and was home most of the time working from his study intending to spend more time with Naira and convincing her that he truly loved her and trusted her now. Naira also observed all the efforts that he put in to gain her forgiveness, but her hurt was not lessening.
She also observed the efforts he made towards her mother as well. He had been trying to bond with her. Whenever Naira used to enter the kitchen she used to find both of them laughing and cooking something together. She had never seen her mumma so happy before.
She remembered how much she had come to trust and respect him much before she had realized that she was attracted to him and even loved him.How he had broken every belief she had about his character. And he was doing it all over again.
Being nice, soft, and picture of a good understanding person. How long until he did an about turn and started to ill-treat her again ?!! She needed to find out what made him become so brutal towards her ?!! From being kind, supportive, caring why did he go to being a heartless beast ?!! And then he flipped back again. Why ?!! What had the misunderstanding been ?!!
Naira’s head ached with confusion and conflicting ideas. Finally she resolved, that she needed to talk to him and ask him some questions, if she wants this relationship to last.
Her head still ached so she went to the kitchen to get herself a cup of coffee. When she saw Karthik there, she did an about turn to go back .
“Naira” Karthik called out.
“Did you need anything ?!!!” He asked her.
“I just needed a cup of coffee . But I will come back later.” Naira said and left while Karthik looked at her leaving.
Naira sat at the dinning table attending her calls when Karthik came there with two large cups. He set one in front of her and sat down with the other cup in his hand in the chair next to her. She nodded and continued with her work. He sat and gazed at her for a while.
After a couple of minutes, he picked up his cup and walked away to his room. Naira felt bad for not addressing him properly. She let go of her breath and followed him to his room.
As she entered into his room, she saw him sitting by the window and sipping his coffee. She went and sat next to him, and stared at him, just like he had done a couple of minutes ago.
“ You have been here for almost a week now. But we haven’t even spoken to each other properly yet. We need to discuss some issues. Ignoring them won’t help. I know I did wrong but then talking would surely sort it out.” Karthik said still looking out of the window.
“ I know. We have a lot of talking to do.” Naira said sternly.
“I know I have made horrible mistakes. Unforgivable maybe. But Naira, I am telling the truth now. I love you like crazy. Which is why I just couldn’t accept the facts that were put in front of me. I am sorry Naira. I deeply am.” Karthik Said almost sobbing now.
Naira could not speak up when she saw his watering eyes. He would cry any moment now and she could not bear to see him in such a defeated state.
“There is a difference between breathing and living. I was alive for the past one year but not living. The life I lead without you was devoid of any happiness. It was just an existence. Naira, people make mistakes. If we love them, and if they love us, we must give them a chance or we might miss out on the best relationships of our lives. Please give US a chance.” Karthik pleaded her now.
A tear escaped her eyes.
“ I have a couple of questions for you that have bothered me. If I ask them will you answer honestly ?!!” Naira asked. Karthik just nodded.
Just as Naira was about to ask her first question, her mumma screamed from downstairs calling both of them for dinner.
“ I’ll ask them tomorrow. Let’s clean up our faces. I don’t want her to know that we have been crying.” Naira said.
Karthik nodded again. Naira went to freshen up in his bathroom. While Karthik sat there with his fingers crossed !!
Naira freshened up and came out of the bathroom. Her eyes still looked puffy and red but at least the tear stains were gone and her face looked fresh. Karthik was sitting on the couch and was just thinking quietly. He was resting both of his elbows on his either thigh and his hands clasped together. He looked very tensed.
Naira felt a stirring in her heart. In that moment she forgave him for all that he had done. In that moment, her love for him became unconditional knowing fully well that tomorrow he might say things that would hurt her again. She knew that when she asked him what misunderstanding about her made his attitude towards her so brutal , his answer might again fill her with pain.
He had obviously believed something very bad about her and he obviously went through hell when he realized how wrong he was.
At that moment, standing in his room and looking at him, she craved to set free the love she had for him. Especially, because of the uncertainty of tomorrow, she felt a desperation to gather as much happiness as possible.
Naira walked up to him and caressed his hair with her right hand. He moved his face more into her hand. Naira sat down beside him on the couch and pulled him towards her. She hugged him tightly expressing that she never wanted to let go off him. They remained in each others arms for quite a while.
Naira then got up to leave, but she turned around and bent down , and kissed him lightly on his forehead, both his eyes, and then very briefly on his lips. She then started to walk away when he held on to her hand unwilling to let her go. Then with a heavy sigh he got up, gathered her in his arms, and kissed her gently on her lips.
Precap : A good night’s sleep and finally the confrontation of the misunderstanding !!
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Loads of drama and dhamaka coming your way in the upcoming Chapters. Also there will be the return of Mr. Singhania !!
Also I asked you about which couples should be a part of Kaira vivah in this FF. So according to the majority of comments I would include Naksh – Keerti, Gayu – vivaan, Anika – Shivaay, Ishana – Om and Rudra – Soumya.
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