CHAPTER 9

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Last night, after Haseena had a conversation with Karishma, she didn't explain anything and just went back to her room. The next morning, when Haseena came downstairs, Noor Jahan, Karishma, and Shivani were already present in the living area.

Karishma was still confused. She couldn't decide if Haseena truly had a problem with her mind or if she was telling a made-up story to hide something bigger. Seeing Haseena coming down the stairs reminded Karishma of the very first time she saw her and how strangely their story starts. It made her feel like she was seeing the same scene all over again, which added to her uncertainty about what was going on with Haseena.

FLASHBACK

Karishma was on a date with Aditya in a five-star restaurant, having dinner. For the past one year, Karishma only felt unsafe and uncomfortable with him, his behaviour was getting toxic with every passing day. Even today, Aditya forced the 19 year old, Karishma for a date, just because he wants intimacy. Karishma clearly knew about his intentions but as a mere teenager she was scared.

"Adi..." Karishma nervously spoke, fiddling with her fork.

Aditya, engrossed in checking out other girls, responded, "Kya hua?"

Anxious, Karishma stammered, "I need to go home... Amma ne kaha hai... 9 baje tak ghar wapis aa jana."

Aditya's instant anger startled her as he slammed his fist on the table, frightening her, "Maine bola tha aaj raat hum saath rehenge. Don't you trust me...! Isliye mujhe haath bhi lagne nai deti? Am I an idiot jo itni preparations ki hai? Hotel mein room book kardiya hai."

Tears welled up in Karishma's eyes as she tried to explain, "Nai... Aisa nai hai. Hum tum se bahut pyaar karte hai. I trust you. Par abhi hum bahut chote hai iss sab ke liye. Hum nai karna chahte aur Amma... Unhe hum dhoka nai de sakte."

Aditya's shout drew the attention of people around them,"You are a bloody adult. 18+ ho, graduation karne wali ho aur tum apne hi decisions nai le sakti. Kaisi darpok ho tum."

Hearing this Karishma's tears fell on the table. Seeing this, Aditya realized his plan might not proceed as he'd hoped.

Attempting to manipulate her, he softly held Karishma's hand, "Sorry... Par tumhe samjhna chahiye. Tum koi choti baachi nai ho jo haar cheez apni maa se pucho. I love you, you know this?"

Karishma nodded with a forced smile, "I love you too. Par hume time chahiye."

Aditya agreed, manipulating the situation further, "Okay... Dinner khatam karne ka waqt hai. Uske baad hum issi hotel mein rukenge. Apni maa ko boldo kisi dost ghar ruk rahi ho aur agar tum nai ruki toh aaj hi humara break up hoga."

The manipulation and emotional pressure escalated as Aditya attempted to force Karishma into a situation she wasn't ready for, leaving her emotionally torn and conflicted between her feelings for him and her discomfort with the situation.

As Haseena entered the restaurant, the atmosphere seemed to pause for a moment. Her presence demanded attention as she made a dashing entry from the upstairs wearing simple denim pants with a baby pink tshirt, exuding confidence with every step. Karishma, amidst her distressing situation with Aditya, noticed Haseena's entrance and couldn't help but be drawn to the intriguing aura she carried.

Karishma's gaze lingered on Haseena for a moment before she redirected her attention back to Aditya, trying to navigate the challenging conversation at hand.

Meanwhile, Haseena settled herself at a table with an air of poise. Just as she was about to order, her friend Misri, joins her.

Haseena flashed a warm smile at Misri, "You finally made it! Warna hum toh akele khana khane wale the.

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