The next morning, the alarm started ringing, causing both Teja and Karan to wake up.
Kk: Wow... now come on, give me my surprise.
Teja: Okay, get up first.
Teja helped him sit up from the bed.
Teja: Now close your eyes. And no cheating!
Kk: Okay, okay.
Holding his hand carefully, she led him towards the balcony.
Teja: Now open your eyes
Kk slowly opened them.
Kk: What is this... our balcony?
He looked around and was completely speechless.
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Kk: Teja... this is sooo beautiful... wow...
Teja smiled nervously.
Teja: Come.
She guided him towards the swing and helped him sit. Karan adjusted himself and leaned back comfortably.
Kk: Come here.
He opened his left arm.
Teja smiled and lay down beside him. Karan wrapped his arm around her protectively.
Teja: Did you like it?
Kk: Like it? I didn't like it...
Teja immediately sat up.
Teja: What?
Kk laughed.
Kk: I loved it. No... not even loved it. I honestly don't have words to explain how beautiful you've made this place. It feels peaceful... warm... like home.
Teja's eyes softened.
Teja: I thought you wouldn't like it. I was actually scared.
Kk: Scared? Of what?
Teja: What if you didn't like it?
Kk gently tapped her forehead.
Kk: Teja... never be scared of me. And never doubt yourself. You have amazing taste. Thank you for making this place so beautiful.
Teja: Thank you for giving me a chance.
Kk smiled.
They continued talking, enjoying the cool morning breeze. Somewhere between their conversation and comfortable silence, both of them drifted off to sleep.
Around 8 a.m., the sunlight fell across their faces.
Karan slowly opened his eyes.
His gaze immediately landed on Teja, who had unconsciously hidden her face in the crook of his neck.
A smile appeared on his face.
Kk (to himself): She's so beautiful...
Kk: Teja...
Teja: Hmm...
Kk: Wake up, please.
Teja: Five more minutes...
Kk: Please, baby...
The moment she heard the word "baby," she sat up immediately.
Her cheeks turned bright red.
Kk couldn't stop smiling.
Kk: Good morning.
Teja: G-good morning.
Embarrassed, she quickly got up and ran towards the washroom.
After freshening up, she went downstairs to prepare tea while Karan got ready.
Teja (to herself): Ahh... he called me baby. Why did that feel so nice? What is happening to me? Maybe I should talk to Karan about it. He always helps me understand things.
A little later, she carried the tea upstairs.
As she entered the room, she froze.
Karan was standing there, struggling with his T-shirt.
Teja: What happened?
Kk: Somehow I managed to remove it... but now I'm unable to wear it with one hand.
Teja: Then why didn't you call me?
Kk: Because someone was feeling very shy and ran away earlier.
Teja immediately made a puppy face.
Teja: Karan...
Kk: What? I'm telling the truth.
Trying not to smile, Teja carefully helped him wear the T-shirt.
Their eyes met for a brief second before both quickly looked away.
Afterward, they sat together and had tea.
Once they finished, Teja carefully changed his dressing exactly the way he had taught her.
Kk: Doctor Tejasswi is improving day by day.
Teja: Obviously. I learned from the best doctor.
Kk: Oh really?
Teja: Yes, Dr. Karan Kundra.
Kk smiled proudly.
Looking at her happy face, he felt something warm settle in his heart.
And for the first time, neither of them tried to understand what they were feeling.
