FALLING IN LOVE

part-45(i love u dam it)

As KK reached their room, he saw that it was completely dark.

His heart started racing.

He quickly switched on the lights.

The moment his eyes fell on Teja, his heart broke.

She was sleeping on the bed, and dried tear marks were clearly visible on her cheeks.

Seeing her like that hurt him more than anything.

Slowly, he walked towards her and sat beside her.

He gently placed his hand on her head.

The guilt, fear, and pain he had been carrying since the helper mentioned Shamita finally overwhelmed him.

Tears started falling from his eyes.

One of his tears landed on Teja's face.

Teja slowly opened her eyes.

The first thing she saw was KK sitting beside her with tears in his eyes.

Teja: Karan... you? What happened? Why are you crying?

KK remained silent.

Teja immediately sat up.

Teja: Karan, say something. What happened? Why are you crying?

KK finally spoke.

KK: I can't lose you, jaan...

Teja looked at him in confusion.

Teja: Hm...?

KK: I got to know Shamita came here... and I'm sure she hurt you. But please... trust us, not her. Please.

His voice broke.

KK: I beg you... please. I can't lose you, love. I can't...

Teja looked at him with tears in her eyes.

Teja: But why can't you lose me, Karan? I'm just a burden on you...

KK immediately pulled back.

KK: What are you saying, Teja?

His eyes widened.

KK: And when the hell did I ever make you feel like you're a burden?

He was hurt.

KK: Do you seriously think that?

Fresh tears rolled down his cheeks.

KK: For me, you are my life. Without you... I can't even imagine being alive.

Teja stared at him.

Teja: Why...?

KK finally lost control.

KK: Because I love you, damn it!

The words escaped before he could stop them.

KK: I love you.

Teja froze.

She had never seen him like this before.

His voice was shaking.

His eyes were full of fear.

Fear of losing her.

The sudden outburst scared her for a moment.

Without thinking, she immediately hugged him tightly.

And deep inside...

She was happier than she had ever been.

Teja to herself: What was this...?

A small smile appeared on her face.

Teja to herself: This is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Fresh tears escaped her eyes.

Teja to herself: And I was stupid enough to think that he could never love me.

She tightened her hold around him.

Teja to herself: I was even planning to stay away from him...

A small laugh escaped through her tears.

Teja to herself: Not now. Not ever.

She closed her eyes.

Teja to herself: He is mine... and I am his.

But then Shamita's words flashed through her mind again.

Meanwhile, KK was equally shocked.

KK to himself: What?

His eyes widened.

KK to himself: Did I really just tell her that I love her?

He closed his eyes.

KK to himself: Shit.

His heart started racing.

KK to himself: What must she be thinking about me now?

Then another thought hit him.

KK to himself: And why the hell did she call herself a burden?

His jaw clenched.

KK to himself: It hurt me hearing that.

He slowly pulled back and looked at Teja.

KK: Teja...

Teja: Hmm...

KK: What exactly did she say?

Teja looked at him for a few seconds.

Then she softly asked,

Teja: Karan... can I ask you something?

KK: Haan, ask.

Teja: Who is she?

A tear rolled down her cheek.

Teja: And what is all this?

KK remained silent.

Teja continued,

Teja: First, I used to see her troubling Bhai... and now this.

Teja: What is it, Karan?

KK knew she deserved answers.

But he also knew she needed to calm down first.

KK: Teja...

He gently wiped her tears.

KK: First, go and freshen up.

Teja immediately shook her head.

Teja: No.

KK: Teja...

Teja: No. First tell me.

KK held both her hands.

KK: Just go and freshen up.

He looked into her eyes.

KK: I promise... I will tell you everything.

Teja studied his face for a few seconds.

Finally, she nodded.

Teja: Hmm...

KK kissed her forehead softly.

KK: Good girl.

With that, Teja got up and walked towards the washroom.

And KK sat there, staring at the door.

Because he knew...

The truth he was about to tell her would change everything.