13 - The Unexpected Love

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Special Changes: Veyoshma are unmarried, Pushpaji is Karishma's mother

Extra Characters: none

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Pushpaji followed her daughter from one corner of the house to the other as she grabbed her things and bolted out the front door in excitement. Pushpaji followed, breathing heavily, and continued pestering her daughter for answers on where she was going and why.

PS: Arre bata ke toh jaao kahan jaa rahi ho!!

KS: Shaadi mein (climbing on her bike)

PS: Kiski shaadi mein?

KS: Humko kaa malum

PS: Toh jaa kyun rahi ho? Naa toh tumhe bulaya hai naa toh tum dulha-dulhan ko jaanti ho, phir shaadi mein jaake karogi kya?

KS: Ghoomenge, phirenge, naachenge, gaayenge, aish karenge, aur kya?

PS: Kiske saath?

KS: Aapke daamad ke saath (starting the bike)

PS: Kya?! Hey Shivji! (overacting)

KS: Chill karo amma, Haseena ke saath jaa rahe hai hum

PS: Yeh tum aur tumhari Haseena, kab sudhroge dono?

KS: Kabhi nahi, ab jaane ki aagya dengi yaa aise hi sar pe chadh ke hamara interview lengi aap?

PS (twisting her ear) : Tameez se! Tameez se baat kar nalayak!

KS: Owwww! Sorry sorry sorry, meri pyaari, bholi, masoom, jawaan, jahaan, sundar amma please mujhe chhod do (making puppy eyes)

PS: Haan theek hai theek hai, jaao (frowning) Aur 12 bajne se pehle tu apne kamre mein dikhni chahiye nahi toh tere 12 baja denge hum

Karishma blew a flying kiss to her mother and zoomed out of their street. She reached Haseena's house to see that she and Santosh were already choosing outfits. Karishma joined in, and in no time the three girls weere ready to attend the wedding.

KS: Waise shaadi hai kiski?

HM: Hai koi door ke rishtedaar (dismissively) par hume kahan fark padta hai? Hum toh naachne jaa rahe hai

KS: Aur pet bhar ke khaana khaane (dreamily)

SS: Aur apna future saiyyaan dhundne (dreamily)

KarEena (in unison): Tera phir breakup hogaya?

SS: Ab kya bataye iss zaalim duniya ke baare mein (sniffles)

HM: Haan bass, samajh gaye. Waise humne Ammi ko blackmail karke taiyyar kar diya hai. Woh hum teeno ko apni betiyaan batayegi aur Amar ko dost ka beta-

KS: Dost ka beta kaahe? Teen bacche hosakte hai toh chaar kyun nahi?

HM: Nahi...ho sakte hai...par...thoda unrealistic lagta haina..isliye bass

SS: Adopted bata deti, yeh dost kahan se aaya beechme?

HM: Haan par...ab bata diya hai toh...change nahi karna..

KS: Ama oh, seedha seedha bol de naa tu usse pasand karti hai

HM (hiding her blush): Nahi, main...shutupp yaar tum dono makeup karo chup chaap!

The girls finished getting ready and left for the wedding with Ammi and Amar. They reached the hall and began having the time of their lives dancing, eating, laughing, and just having fun. Not long after, the hustle and bustle queited down a little as the priest began performing the marriage rituals. Santosh suggested they get front seats for the best view and best chance of photobombing wedding album pictures. Karishma was hesitant, but her friends didn't give her time to think about it.

They found seats in the front and saw the bride and groom for the first time during the wedding (lol). Old memories flooded Karishma's mind as she saw the couple smiling at each other and being happily married.

Flashback:

D: Hi i'm Dhruv, dance karogi mere saath?

Dhruv took Karishma's hand politely and took her to the dance floor. Both had fun dancing and in the end, were lost in each other's eyes.

(scene shifts)

Karishma was studying for exams when she heard some noise in the tree outside her window. She opened the window to see Dhruv smiling at her.

D: Hii sweetie

KS: Ama tum yahan kaa kar rahe ho? (trying to hide his smile) Chup jaao jaldi, amma dekh legi

(scene shifts)

KS: Dhruv, kuch kehna tha tumse...I-I really love you, boyfriend banoge mera?

D: Of course! And guess what, main tumhe aaj shaam propose hi karne waala tha

Karishma covers her mouth in happiness and the two hug in the joy of starting a new journey together.

(scene shifts)

Karishma and Dhruv are sitting under a tree, gazing at starts together.

D: Tumhe pata hai, bachpan mein maine inn taaron ko apne khaas logon ke naam diye the...aaj iss taare ko main tumhara naam deta hoon

KS: Aur uske baaju waale ko hum tumhara naam dete hai taaki hum dono saath rahe

D: Hum hamesha saath rahenge, I promise. College ke baad hum apne parents ko apne rishte ke baare mein batayenge, phir kuch saal baad shaadi karenge. Mujhe toh soch ke itni khushi ho rahi hai main bata nahi sakta. Karishma, main tumhe kabhi chhodkar nahi jaaunga

He leaned over to kiss her and Karishma responded with a smile.

(scene shifts)

D: Dedo mujhe! Dedo apna ID! (growling)

KS: Main nahi de sakti! Tumhe sharab chahiye toh apne liscense pe lo

D: Nahi! Tum apna ID do warna main tumhe maar dunga! (grabbing her face harshly)

*people had started gathering around to see the commotion*

KS: Dhruv stop! Tumhe aisa abusive aur demanding hi banna tha toh pyaar kaahe kiya mujhse?!

D: Karishma!

Dhruv slapped her hard and the people gathered around captured it on video. Karishma looked at him in pain and anger and left the scene, not wanting this to go more public. Some time later, this video went viral on the internet and Dhruv was arrested for his abusive behaviour.

(scene shifts)

Karishma was walking home at night after football practice when a hand grabbed her roughly and pushed her against the brick wall of a building. The streetlight was enough to illuminate his face and she was shocked to see it.

KS: Dhruv?! What the hell, chhodo mujhe!

D: Tumne woh video viral karke meri izzat utaari thi naa, aaj meri baari hai

KS: Thappad maarne se pehle sochna chahiye tha naa, tum haath nahi uthate toh log dilchasbi leke video nahi banate

D: Sab tumhara kiya dhara hai, I know it! Tumne jaan bujhkar public place mein mujhse jhagda kiya aur apni zidd ke liye mujhe jail bhej diya?! (growling angrily and tightening his grip on her)

KS: Chhod mujhe!

D: Pehle thode maze toh le lu tumhare saath

He pulled a switchblade from his pocket and put it at Karishma's neck so she wouldn't dare to move, and began undressing her. Karishma moved her hand towards his back and pinched him hard enough for his grip to falter. She took advantage of that and snatched the blade from his hand. She threw it at his arm, enough to injure but not kill, and ran for dear life.

Flashback Ends


Karishma was shaken awake from these nightmares by the feeling of something wet on her face. She realised she had been crying and quickly fixed her look so no one would notice. She then excused herself and left the main hall to get some time to herself.

She walked quickly away from the joyful environment, as memories of all the false promises and fake love Dhruv had given her. She'd loved him and all he did in return was use her. Karishma was so lost in thoughts, she didn't notice her arm brush someone else's as she rushed by. Her bangle caught in the man's sleeve and both were pulled back from going ahead. Karishma turned around to untangle her bangle, and saw a familiar face looking back at her.

Karishma and Santosh knew Haseena since childhood and the three would often go to each other's family gatherings together (auntiyon se bachne ke liye). Veyom was a distant cousin of Haseena, so Karishma had known him since she was quite young and they had become friends over the years. She tried to muster a smile and moved her hands to where her bangle was stuck.

Veyom's hand moved at the same time and their hands touched, sending a feeling of warmth through Karishma's body. She pulled her hand back immediately, not sure of what to make of the reaction she had, as Veyom worked on untangling his sleeve. Karishma tried not to look straight at Veyom, but she couldn't help herself. She didn't know if it was because of the emotional turmoil currently inside her, or some hidden feelings she had never explored, Karishma's hands rested on his shoulders and before she knew it her lips were on his.

To be clear, Karishma was never one to die for guys to touch her or have one-night stands on every free weekend. But she had to admit, Veyom was a good kisser, and being honest, this was far better than the two years she spent with Dhruv. Suddenly, she became aware of the situation and jerked back. She may have liked the experience, but you couldn't just kiss anyone without permission. She felt genuinely guilty and began to apologise, but before she could say anything, Veyom pinned her to the wall and kissed her back.

Karishma's hands cupped his face, while Veyom's hands carressed her waist, making her sigh in pleasure in between the kiss. They kissed until they were out of breath, both fulfilling their desires. Yes, Veyom too. He had a crush on Karishma for as long as he could remember but never had the courage to propose her. They weren't really best friends, so there was no question of their friendship breaking, but the family gatherings were always more fun when she was around.

A sudden realisation washed over them both, and they jerked apart. They had neither asked each other for permission nor was there any history or anything between them that gave a good reason for the kiss. To avoid awkward apologies, Veyoshma took of in opposite directions and tried to stay away from each other throughout the wedding.

The next few days were taken up by the rest of the marriage functions, giving Karishma very less time to think of her actions and the possible consequences. One part of her couldn't wait to kiss him again and the other was genuinely guilty for not asking permission before interacting with Veyom. After spending night after night sorting out her feelings and debating what she really wanted to do, Karishma made up her mind to speak to Veyom during the Muh Dikhaayi Ceremony.

On that day, she spotted him at the same time he spotted her and they walked towards each other.

Veyoshma (at the same time): Mujhe tumse kuch baat karni hai *both chuckle*

KS: Bahar chalte hai, thoda ekaant milega

VS: Haan chalo

They exited the main area and found the only quiet spot outside the people-filled house. They took a deep breath and said at the same time

Veyoshma (together): We should start dating

They laughed at their telepathy as Veyom pulled her in for a soft kiss. They broke apart shortly, not wanting to attract attention from nosy aunties and smiled at each other. Karishma's heart had been healed with new love, and Veyom's one-sided love had been completed. 

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