Destined to be Together

Chapter 66

In the early morning, a delightful aroma filled every part of the house, making it impossible to resist. Just then, Haseena entered the kitchen, her eyes shining with excitement as she inquired, "Kya baat hai, Pushpee? Pura ghar mehak gaya hai halwe ki khushboo se."

Pushpaji turned towards her, a gentle smile gracing her lips as she replied, "Woh bhog ka prasad bana rahi hoon, aaj Shiv ji ke mandir jana hai. Krishu ke thik hone ki mannat mangi thi."

"Waise, aapki Krishu kahan hai?" inquired Haseena as she settled into a chair by the dining table.

Pushpaji couldn't resist a playful tease as she retorted, "Acha toh sirf meri Krishu hai."

A soft blush spread across Haseena's cheeks, her heart racing with a mixture of shyness and happiness. Before she could formulate a response, Pushpaji loudly exclaimed, "Krishu." Her eyes widened, her mouth forming a perfect 'O' of shock and disbelief.

Startled by Pushpaji's reaction, Haseena quickly turned her gaze in the same direction. The sight before her was nothing short of breathtaking. Her own eyes widened, mirroring the astonishment she felt within. Her lips parted in silent awe, struggling to find words as her heart raced in tandem with the surreal scene unfolding in front of her.

Karishma entered the room, her eyebrow arched in curiosity, while she observed the reactions of the duo present. She was adorned in a wine-colored anarkali made from cotton silk, with the gathered sleeves and intricate front potlis on the bodice giving her a regal yet graceful appearance. Paired with embroidered hem palazzos and an elegantly embroidered dupatta, she looked like a vision of timeless beauty. She had opted for minimal makeup, but her natural radiance still shone through, making her presence nothing short of captivating. To complete her look, she wore a matching headband, concealing the injury on her head. The overall effect was an enchanting blend of elegance and beauty that left everyone in awe.

A sudden sound of whistle broke their trance, and Santosh chimed in, "Hayee, Karishma, ye aap hi ho na?"

"Nahi Karishma Kapoor hoon," replied Karishma sarcastically.

Taking the evil eye off, Pushpaji said overdramatically, "Hayee meri bachi kitni khubsurat lag rahi hai."

Karishma, feeling a bit awkward due to all the staring, casually shrugged and said, "Amma, aap hi ne kaha na mandir jana hai, taiyar ho ja."

"Mashallah, Khubsurat nahi Pushpee, behaad khusbsurat," said Haseena, her eyes sparkling with admiration, couldn't contain herself.

Karishma, caught off guard by the compliment, fumbled with her words, "Woh...... Woh," and a slight blush appeared on her face.

Santosh couldn't resist and quickly interjected, "Aaye Hayee, sharmate waqt toh qayamat dha rahi hai aap."

Karishma, her cheeks tinted with a rosy hue, attempted to explain herself, saying, "Dekho woh......woh Amma, hamesha bolti hai ki mandir jane ke liye kuch traditional pehen lo, isliye pehan liya."

"Agar aisa hai toh hum roz mandir jane k liye taiyar hai," said Haseena in flow, her resolute gaze fixed on Karishma.

"Kya?" Everyone looked at Haseena as she stumbled over her words, "Nahi woh hamara matlab hai, Krishu waqai mein bahut achi lag rahi hai."

"Ha ha, hum samajh rahe hain," said Pushpaji with a mischievous expression.

"Hayee yarr, main ladka hoti na toh aap se abhi shaadi kar leti," teased Santosh playfully, keeping her hand on her heart.

"Waise mujhe ladki se koi problem nahi hai, chalo mandir, wahi phere le lete hai," responded Karishma wittyly and winked at her.

"Ha aur hum Pree ko call karke aapke irade bata dete hai," taunted Haseena sternly while Karishma quickly excused herself to answer the call.