The moment Karan saw the setup Teja had prepared, he was completely shocked.
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Kk: Wow...
Teja smiled nervously.
Teja: I'm sorry. I couldn't arrange many things. There wasn't much time.
Kk looked around once again.
Kk: Are you serious? This is beautiful. And nothing matters more than the effort and love I can see you've put into it.
Teja's smile widened.
Karan walked ahead and pulled out a chair for her like a perfect gentleman.
Kk: Mrs. Kundra...
Teja giggled and sat down.
Only after making sure she was comfortable did he take his own seat.
As soon as his eyes fell on the food, his face lit up.
Kk: Wow! You made all my favorites. You know, I was actually craving this.
Teja: I'm happy that you liked it.
Kk: Liked it? I loved it... just like...
He immediately stopped himself.
Teja looked up.
Teja: Hmm? Just like what?
Kk: Nothing. Nothing at all.
Teja narrowed her eyes suspiciously, but Karan quickly looked away and started eating.
Kk (to himself): What the hell are you doing, Karan? "I loved it just like you?" Seriously? Have you gone mad? But... I think I really do love her. Should I tell her? No... first I need to know what she feels.
Teja's voice pulled him back.
Teja: Karan...
Kk: Haan?
Teja: Where were you lost?
Kk: Nowhere. Why?
Teja: Because you were staring at your plate and not eating.
Kk: Oh... yeah. Sorry.
He immediately started eating again, making Teja laugh.
The dinner went beautifully.
They talked, laughed, and teased each other between every few bites.
For both of them, it felt less like a date and more like home.
After finishing dinner, they spent some more time in the garden before finally heading back to their room.
Soon, they fell asleep.
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The next morning, Karan woke up first.
He got fresh and asked the helpers to send tea to their room.
When the tea arrived, he walked over to the bed.
Teja was sleeping peacefully, hugging her pillow.
Kk smiled.
Kk: Teja... Teja... wake up.
Teja: Ahh... five more minutes...
Kk: No. Get up fast.
Teja: Karan...
Kk: Nope. No excuses.
After a lot of convincing, Teja finally got up and went to freshen up.
Soon they were sitting in their favorite place—the balcony—with cups of tea in their hands.
The morning breeze, the swing, and each other's company had become their daily comfort.
After tea, Teja started studying.
The entire day passed in a similar way.
Teja studied.
Karan worked.
In between, he made sure she ate on time, drank enough water, and took breaks.
And every time she got irritated, he simply smiled and continued taking care of her.
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It was late at night.
Teja was still sitting with her books.
Karan looked at the clock and frowned.
Kk: Teja, stop now.
Teja: Hmm?
Kk: Enough studying. Come. Let's have dinner.
Teja didn't even look up.
Teja: You eat. I'll have it later.
Karan immediately understood she was planning to continue studying.
Kk: Teja...
No response.
Kk: Tejaaaa!
His loud voice made her jump.
Teja: What?!
Kk: Keep the books aside and come have dinner.
Teja made a face.
Teja: Karan...
Kk: No arguments.
Teja sighed dramatically.
Teja: You're very strict.
Kk: Thank you.
Teja: That wasn't a compliment.
Kk: It sounded like one.
Teja rolled her eyes.
Finally, she closed her books and got up.
A few minutes later, both of them were having dinner together.
After dinner, Karan made sure she didn't open her books again.
And by the end of the day, both of them were asleep
