New Normal

PART:18

Naira ran to get out of Kartik's grip only to be holded by someone. She bumped into him and was about to fall back when he caught her. She was shocked to see him when she raised her face to say sorry. She immaediately came out his grip while kartik also stopped by them.

Naira: I am sorry I didn't intentionally
Kartik(interrupting her): hey! Rishabh
Rishabh(awkwardly): umm hii guys
Kartik: I suppose tum kal aane wale the
Rishabh: haa lekin my plans got changed and here I am.
Kartik: its great,(turning towards naira) you fine right
Naira: hmm well see guys later bye

Naira was in no mood to carry forward this conversation the moment she realised Rishabh didn't even looked at her once. She just bid bye and left both alone to continue.

Once Naira left Rishabh turned to Kartik and ask him why were they running.

Rishabh: I suppose you were quite busy playing.
Kartik: nhi voh bas mujhe chidha rhi thi and
Rishabh(interrupting him): you people were hanging out together.
Kartik: yeah
Rishabh: oh see you tomorrow kartik. I am quite tired now
Kartik: yeah sure Good Night
Rishabh: Good Night

With that Rishabh walked away while just then Kartik realised something. He just forgot about the tension between Rishabh and Naira. He sensed the disappointed in Rishabh's tone when he asked about them hanging out.

Kartik's POV

Mai bhi pagal hu yaar. I just forgot about them and told him about us hanging out together. He must have felt as bad as I used to. Oh God! Kartik Goenka you are messing it up. You can't do this to your brother. (Realising) but I also can't live without her being around.

Kartik felt bad for Rishabh but not guilty. He can't be guilty anymore as neither he was doing something wrong nor they both were together. It was not guilty but sympathy. He realised he just need to settle the things between his brother and friend. He was lost when he realised that if Rishabh has left being upset no doubt naira would be upset too.

Naira being upset too and spoiling her mood was the least thing he wanted right now. He just couldn't afford for her to think about Rishabh anymore as he has given her so many memories earlier this Night. He was not at all interested for her to think about Rishabh forgetting about him.

You wanna say him being jealous/insecure/possessive/self obsessed or anything you may but you can't say he was wrong in doing so. As much as pleased he wanted to keep Rishabh and Naira, he equally wanted himself to be the same.

IN A CORRIDOR

Naira took her time to manage her mind up and was moving towards her room. She really didn't want to go back but had no other option.

Naira's POV

It was going so good pta nhi Rishabh kahan se aa gya. I just hope agar ignore karna hai kare lekin mujhe kuch aisa vaisa na kahe. I can clearly feel that he was disappointed seeing me along with kartik. Why it is so complicated?

She was about to open the door when kartik came and pulled her back before she could twist the door knock open. Her hands landed on his chest while his slid on her waist.

Naira(freaked): kartikkk
Kartik: I am sorry I didn't mean to scare you. But can we talk?
Naira: can we talk later I really need to change now and I think you too need to change.
Kartik(realising): oh yeah, we can talk tomorrow then
Naira: yeah sure

Kartik sighed sadly and was about to leave. He knew they really need to change as their clothes were wet and A.C. was on too. The moment he turned Naira pulled him and continued with a emotional tone.

Naira: All I want to say is thank you for this Night. You know I had barely laugh ever since my parents left. And here you are, you are the one who made me laugh and enjoy all myself. It really means a lot. I will never forget this and trust me I will surely pay you this Night in much more better way
Kartik: your welcome and I will be waiting.
Naira: Good Night
Kartik: same goes to you

As soon as Naira thanked him he couldn't help but smile and admire her. He was again about to move when naira raised to his height and placed a gentle kiss on his cheeks.

Naira(teasing): I thought I should start this from the kiss you gave me in the flight right.

Before Kartik could register her action Naira went to her room. She had no more courage to face him.

Kartik just caressed his cheek with his finger and was able to register the things. He didn't know she was awake and knew about it. He thought she would have brought up the topic if she would know. He couldn't help but smile like an idiot.

IN NAIRA'S ROOM

Mishti was sleeping when Naira came in. She thanked God that she was sleeping as she knew mishti would have asked her numerous questions. She just got clothes for her and made her way towards the bathroom. Once she was inside and was removing her makeup she saw herself blushing.

Naira's POV

NO! This is not happening. I am not blushing right. Hey Bhagwan, naira what the hell you did. It would have better if you had controlled your actions. I was not supposed to kiss him. Mai ose kal face kaise karugi. Lekin jo bhi I am not going to ignore him aur na hi ose karne dungi. I just can't let him go. I know its normal to kiss in friends. Log tao lips pe karte and we just kiss on cheeks right
(Realising and bashing herself) so now you want to kiss on his lips or what?

She got herself changed lost in her thoughts and cursing her. She really don't know what took over her and kiss him. It was not that she regretted it but she was scared how she is going to face him. She didn't realise but it really made herself forgot about Rishabh. All her sole focus was on Kartik. She slept thinking about him with a smiled on her face.

IN KARTIK'S ROOM

Kartik was all smiling like a fool on his way. He did not feel embarrassed or anything that naira was awake when he kissed her. On top of it, her action just made him more than satisfied. Shubham was sleeping when he came so he just got himself change and slid under his quilt.

Kartik's POV

I thought you would be upset naira lekin tum tao. You are full of surprises Miss. Naira. Everyday I just get to see a new side of yours and I love it. Oh Wait Kartik Goenka tomorrow you will need to answer her why the hell you kissed her back then. Oh No I can't mai kya kahuga that I like you Naira. How I am going to face you? Lekin jo marzi ho I am not going to ignore you abhi tao yeh shuruwat hai humare beech abhi tao aur bohat kuch hoga madam. Chalo ko bhi I was the last person in her mind and I am happy with it baki jo hoga dekha jaiga.

Kartik too slept with a big smile on his face while motivating himself. He was so happy that she didn't react the other way for which he was scared of. All he wanted to do right now is to go to her and hug her. He was really happy with the fact that he plays an important role in her life and that was enough to make him fall and love her more.

Both of them slept thinking about each other. It was no big deal to kiss each other on cheeks but it was for them. Specially if they are so new to each other. They are in the initial stage of friendship. They were not much frank with each other but comfortable. They didn't know much about each other but cared for each other. They really wanted to take the things to some another level but didn't realise. They both respected their friendship and didn't want to rush into the things for which they will have regret later specially Kartik.

Unknown to both of them, the next day was going to bring a lot more than expected. But one thing is sure they are gonna have great time together during the wedding and maybe making them realise their feelings for each other. Maybe both or one but surely someone.

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PRECAP: SANGEET PREPARATIONS.

Well I wasn't planning to write anything as I am still yet to decide plot for this story. I still can't believe I am missing my family function to write I am obsessed with writing. Well this wasn't plan so can't say it is good or bad.  Its just a first step for their relationship and I am sure you will love it. It is going to be slow but worth reading.

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