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Chapter 70
A good night’s sleep.
Lying in his bed, Karthik kept going over the events of the day. Sleep was far from his eyes. Eventually, he sat up leaning against the headboard and wondered what to do . Then he heard his room’s door open. Surprised he looked and saw her standing there , looking at him nervously.
“I am unable to sleep. Can I sit with you for some time ?!! ” asked Naira. Karthik nodded his head.
Naira walked over to the left side of the bed and sat down at the edge. Then slowly she put her feet up and leaned against the headboard and sat adjacent to Karthik without touching him. They sat like that for a while, quietly.
“Thanks.” Karthik said, breaking the silence.
“For what ?!!” asked Naira.
“ For giving US a second chance.” Karthik said looking deeply into her eyes.
“Because I love you.” Naira stated.
Karthik stopped breathing for a moment. He was afraid to move, to speak, or even to breathe for the fear of breaking this spell because the atmosphere felt magical and unreal.
“It’s no secret that I love you. I realized it before I left, before you brought the divorce papers, before the night of misunderstanding. The uncertainty of what comes next is scaring me too so I wanted you to know it today because no matter what I decide tomorrow, this fact will not change.” Naira said softly.
Karthik hadn’t thought he was capable of loving her anymore than he already did but he fell in love with her a little more in that moment. And he knew that if she stayed, she would keep making him do the same till his last breath.
He turned to her and simply said, “We have a hard day tomorrow. Let’s sleep”
Saying that , he lay down and outstretched his left hand. Naira lay down on her right side facing him and rested her head in the nook of his shoulder and chest . She raised her free hand, put it across his chest, and hugged him lightly. Both turned their faces to look at each other.
Karthik touched her cheek with his right hand and caressed it for a few seconds. Then, together, they moved forward and kissed each other deeply.
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Karthik woke up feeling completely rested. It took him a second to remember the reason behind his happy state. He looked around but his Reason was nowhere to be seen. Where was she ?!! Where had she disappeared ?!!
He then saw her walk into his room, all showered and changed into a new pair of clothes. She came and sat down on his bed.
He sat down next to her. Then he held both her hands in his and looked down at them.
“Let’s get it over with. I want to tell you why I became so rude to you after that night.” He said.
She nodded at him looking afraid. Karthik let go of her hands and ran his right palm through his hair and then rubbed it nervously over his mouth. Then with his hands clasped and resting over his knees he started.
“That night after our dance and the fall out with your father, you excused yourself and so I sat at the bar. Your father came upto me and said some nasty stuff about you having buried you claws deep into me. That’s when Rithvik entered the hall and your dad addressed him as his Ex son in law. I asked him what he meant. He started telling me that you and Rithvik were Childhood sweethearts and that both of you wanted to marry each other and I came up in between. I didn’t believe him at first but then you went upto him and hugged him. You were all talking and laughing with him and it made me feel left out. I thought it was all real and that was the only reason why you would push me away whenever I tried to come close. I know I was an idiot to believe your father again when he had lied to me before. But I was all caught up in this emotional blunder. I am soo sorry, Naira” Karthik ended his long reasoning.
Suddenly Karthik realized that he had heard no response, protest, or questions from her. He turned to look at her and found her sitting like a stone, her face drenched in tears. Karthik felt as if a knife had been twisted in his chest.
Afraid to touch her, he whispered “Naira, please forgive me”
“Why didn’t you come and ask me ?!!!”she asked quietly.
“ Well I wanted to but then we had this big fight that night. I was all messed up in my head. The divorce papers were already ready and I played this gamble with you. I thought you wouldn’t sign them but then you did and I thought that you really loved Rithvik. I had signed on the papers way back, even before our marriage as it was how I had planned the contract to be. But then you happened and changed everything. I never wanted to divorce you, Naira.” Karthik said and swallowed back his tears.
Naira wept quietly without making a single sobbing sound. Karthik felt like a man whose breath was gradually leaving him.
“ What if tomorrow my dad or someone else comes up and says another nasty thing about me, which would drive you crazy. You would again believe them and not trust me.Then what ?!!” she asked him softly.
Karthik was completely broken by now. He just covered his face with his hands and cried. He felt like life was being sucked out of him.
“How do I convince her to trust me with her future after what I have done with her in the past.” he thought.
“ This time I will have you and I will not be that frustrated idiot also I have learnt my lessons well. And the past one year has taught me two unforgettable lessons. To never doubt you and that I cannot live without you. I will always trust you and if any doubt ever raises again, you will be the first person I’ll come to. I only have words to convince you. No hard evidence. But I beg you to take a chance on me. To take a chance on us.” Karthik said desperately.
Having said that, he took a deep breath and looked at her. She was still weeping. She raised her hand at instances to wipe her tears. Karthik hated himself in that moment. He wanted to hold her but was scared of what her reaction would be.
“Please forgive me. I love you. I cant live without you. I promise I will always trust you.” Karthik said again.
Finally Naira stopped crying and said calmly, “I need to think. I need to get away from you and think about this. I promise I will come back. But for now, I need some space. I still love you Karthik.” She added sadly.
Then she got up, unlocked the door, and walked out of the room.
Precap : Loads of drama !!
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Hope you all liked this Chapter. The next one will be full of drama’s and dhamaka’s. Also the upcoming post will be looong Chapter.
Kaira reunion in next two Chapters and then the vivah !!
Also this is the 70th Chapter. Another milestone !! All thanks to you people !!
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