TejRan - Arranged Love

🔆CHAPTER 19🔆

Karan was walking in the corridor talking on his phone. It's a quarter past 7 in the night and people are having their dinner and enjoying the music, especially the youngsters. The elders are making sure all the things are ready for tomorrow's wedding.

After talking on his phone, he cuts it and puts it back in his pocket. He saw Ranbir walking towards him all smiley. Karan raised his eyebrows. Ranbir came and stood Infront of him.

Karan : How can I help you?

Ranbir : Jiju, Didu is waiting for you on terrace. She told you to come to the terrace.

Karan : Okay, thank you.

Ranbir nods his head and Karan left from there to terrace. Quickly, Ranbir sent a message to Tejasswi telling Karan is on his way. On the other hand, Tejasswi received the message and smiled.

Tejasswi stood on the terrace, her heart pounding with anticipation. Tomorrow was her wedding day, and she couldn't wait for her to confess what she is feeling for him. The moonlight bathed the terrace in a soft glow, and she felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

But as the minutes turned into hours, Tejasswi's excitement began to wane, replaced by a growing sense of unease. Karan had been gone for far too long. He should be meeting her on the terrace like an hour ago, and his absence was beginning to worry her. Could something be wrong?

Unable to wait any longer, Tejasswi decided to go in search of him. She descended the stairs of the terrace and walked through the dimly lit corridors of the Kesar Mahal. She finally reached the garden, where she spotted Karan standing beneath a large tree, engrossed in conversation with a woman and a young girl.

Her heart sank as she approached them. Karan looked up, surprise and guilt flashing across his face as he saw Tejasswi. The woman beside him turned to face Tejasswi, and her expression was a mix of surprise and discomfort.

Karan : Teja, this is Anoosha, my ex-girlfriend. Anoosha, this is Teja, my fiancee.

Tejasswi forced a smile and extended her hand to her.

Teja : Nice to meet you, Anoosha.

Anoosha shook her hand hesitantly, and Tejasswi couldn't help but notice the striking resemblance between Anoosha and Karan. It was as if they shared a secret that Tejasswi wasn't privy to.

Anoosha : And this is our daughter.

Anoosha introduced a little girl to her. Tejasswi's heart stopped for a moment as she looked at the innocent face of the little girl. She couldn't be more than seven years old, and yet, there was no denying the truth.

Teja : You meant your daughter. Right?

Tejasswi asked to be clear in what she heard. Anoosha shook her head negatively making Tejasswi nervouse and confused as hell.

Anoosha : She is my and Karan's daughter, Riya.

Tejasswi's mind raced, trying to process this revelation. Karan's ex-girlfriend, Anoosha, and their daughter? How was it possible that he had never mentioned them before? He mentioned he had ex-girlfriends and he had never once hinted at such a significant part of his life. Anoosha broke the tense silence, her voice filled with sadness.

Anoosha : Karan, I didn't plan for Tejasswi to find out like this. But I couldn't keep it a secret any longer.

Tears welled up in Tejasswi's eyes, and she turned to Karan, her voice shaking with anger and hurt.

Teja : How could you, Karan? How could you keep something like this from me?

Karan's face was a mask of anguish, and he reached out to hold Tejasswi's hand.