Face to Face

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At the time, the Luthras were discussing about the wedding, Shristi was busy playing with Akshara in the bedroom. She left her to go check on what was going on downstairs. She got shocked when she heard them talking about Karan's marriage.

Shristi: what is going on here Rakhi maa?

Kareena: Has anyone asked for your opinion? Kept quiet and let the elders  speak, you insolent girl.

Sameer: bua what is wrong with her question? You don't have to insult her.

Rakhi: haan, didi. You should not have shut her up. She is our daughter in law. She deserves respect. Anyway sorry beta, we were talking about Karan's marriage to Deeepika.

Shristi: kya!!! Aur jiju is fine with it.

Kareena: yes now let us discuss the wedding in peace.

Shristi did not say anything, tears started rolling, she immediately went inside the bedroom with Sameer following her. Shristi locked herself in her bathroom. That was the first time Shristi actually realized that Preeta was never coming back. She along with Karan also thought her sister was gonna come back after all. But for the first time,she believed that Preeta was dead. She felt angry, disappointed and miserable. How could the Luthras replace Preeta with one of her own best friends. She felt angry at Karan, she started holding him responsible for Preeta's death . Shristi cried her eyes out. She missed her sister, how Preeta supported her, scolded her and showered her with so much love. Sameer also kept banging on the door.

Sameer: Shristi please open the door. Please don't do anything stupid, please. Open the door!!!

Shristi: leave me alone Sammy. You are exactly like your family members , traitors. My sister did a lot for your family, but you didn't think twice before replacing her. I hate you. I just want to go to my sister.

Sameer: what are you saying?

Shristi: haan, I am right Sammy. Ek minute, what is the guarantee that you will not leave me for another woman.

Sameer: what is wrong with you, yaar? What are you saying?

Shristi: yes, I am right. It's been three years since we married and still no babies. Kritika got married and within a year,  she had twins. I am still childless, your bua might  force you to marry another woman and you will  agree. So just let me go to my mother's house.

Sameer: what are you saying? Shristi I love you a lot and I don't care whether you give birth or not. Let's just pray and keep praying, God will surely answer us. We have to be patient. Please think about me, I will die without you, please. Please come out and let's discuss this please. Think about me.

Shristi: no Sammy just leave me alone, I want to be alone please let me be.

Sameer: Shristi, I ...

Shristi: JUST LEAVE ME ALONE SAMEER!!!

Sameer just gave up and left, he went to Karan's room to confront him.

Sameer: bhai, Shristi is very angry with your decision, please talk to her.

Karan went to the room to talk to Shristi.

Karan: Shristi I ...

Shristi: oh so you finally came. How could I forget that you always betrayed her and gave her pain. You couldn't even wait for her. What if you marry today and we find Preeta tomorrow.

Karan: Shristi please come out and let's talk about it. Listen to the truth just once.

Shristi: Lies, lies and only lies.

Karan: no please come out, listen and decide for yourself.

Shristi came out and continued glaring at him.

Shristi: haan, speak.

Karan: Shristi Preeta is alive...

Shristi was shocked when Karan told her everything. She did not believe initially but Karan showed proofs.

Shristi: really jiju, pakka?

Karan: haan, pakka. But please don't tell anyone, I need the plan to work, okay .

Shristi agreed and they hugged each other.

Sameer: arre kya hua. Shristi you are no longer angry.

Shristi: oh shut up shorty, jiju explained to me how Akshara needs a mom. He is right, di would have also wanted Akshara's happiness and wellbeing.

Karan: okay you two romance, I have to meet someone urgently, bye. ( He winked at Shristi. She understood why).

Shristi: bye jiju.

Karan decided to go to Sonia's house, he wanted to see Preeta too. Karan saw Sonia outside and the two sat in the garden discussing their plan. Meanwhile Preeta was in the kitchen cooking, she peeped through the window and saw Sonia with a guy. She immediately thought they were dating. But she looked closer and saw that the man looked familiar . She realised that it was Karan Luthra, the famous cricketer. She suddenly remembered what happened at the hotel the other day and thought of apologising to him for hurting his child.

She switched off the stove and made her way to the garden . Karan's back was turned to Preeta so he didn't see her coming. Sonia saw her and stood  up.

Sonia : Preeta , what are you doing here? Do you need anything? I can help you, don't worry, come.

Karan turned and met Preeta. They shared a deep eyelock . Karan kept recalling their moments while Preeta had unclear flashes of her past. They kept staring until Preeta spoke.

Preeta (softly): Karan...

Karan: haan.

Preeta: kaise ho aap?

Karan: huh, Preeta do you remember me?

Preeta:haan, of course.

Karan: really, I am very happy. You actually remember, thank God.

Preeta: yes I remember you, you are the Karan Luthra, the cricketer and the one whose daughter I hit with my car. I am very sorry, I didn't intend for that happened. Please forgive me. I came downstairs to apologize. I hope she's fine.

Something crushed inside Karan, he felt disappointed, he thought for a second that Preeta regained her memory and remembered their life and love. He felt miserable. Tears welled up in his eyes. He smiled and said...

Karan: yes, she's fine, she told me about you. I decided to look for you and thank you for helping her. Thanks.

Preeta: oh it's nothing. Your daughter is very loveable . I felt a connection with her.

Karan: so friends?

Karan said and held out his hand to her's. Preeta smiled and shook it...

Preeta: yes friends.

They both felt like not leaving each other's hands.  But they finally left each other's hands. Preeta smiled and left for the kitchen. Karan kept looking at her as she left. Karan turned to Sonia to listen to her plan.

Sonia's POV.
Listen Karan I have a plan. We will blackmail Mahira to speak the truth. We will use a private number to call her and tell her that we know every crime she has committed. We will scare her using Preeta's fake ghost. She will speak the truth out of fear.

POV Ends.

Karan: really would it work, I mean isn't it too complicated.

Sonia : Karan no it's not complicated. Besides Deepika is coming next week, she's fully rehabilitated. She will help us. Don't worry, everything will be fine.

Karan: okay I am leaving,bye.

Meanwhile Preeta keeps getting flashes. A name comes in her mind.

Preeta: Shristi, yes, yes Shristi's my sister. I remember her. Oh God , where might she  be. I have to find her.

Guys this is it, please 🙏 🙏🙏 vote and comment. I am losing the motivation, please

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