PREM : Dosti Aur Dil Series Book #1

11. Am I not your friend?

Karan's pov

I stopped her before she could Denie. She gave up and sat in the car with Tara.

Tara was fast asleep in her embrace. I have to drop her off at the orphanage too.

I first dropped Tara to the orphanage and gave everyone gifts. After that it was the right time to ask Ridhima as we were alone now.

"What do you want to say Ridhima. I have been noticing it since the evening that you want to say something." I asked her directly.

She looked at me shocked. But then decided to tell me.

"Yeahh actually I wanted to tell you thank you for fighting for me Karan." she said sweetly and genuinely.

"You took soo much time to say that? Your welcome Ridhima." I asked amazed.

Is she that shy. I don't think so. Is it something else.

"Umm actually I brought a gift for you to thank you." she said hesitantly.

I brutly stopped the car and she fell forward.

"Oh shi- are you okay Ridhima I did not mean to do that I was just shocked." I said immediately checking on her.

"It's okay I am completely fine. I know you did not mean it at all." she replied.

"Thank god. Btw Ridhima there was no need for a gift. I already told you it's my duty and I would do the same if it was someone else too. Everyone deserves respect." I told her denieing the gift .

I want to buy her a gift first. I can't take a gift from her for doing the duty of a common citizen.

"I know but please accept this gift Karan. I am giving it to you as a friend." she said sweetly.

"Friend?" I asked shocked. Only friend. I mean obviously we just met one week ago what do I expect.

"Yeahh. Am I not your friend Karan?" she asked with puppy eyes.

Now who could denie those puppy eyes. I definitely cannot. So like a good friend I accepted the gift.

"Ofcourse you are my friend Ridhima. If you insist soo much then fine I accept your gift." I said with a smile.

She gave me a wide smile before giving me a box covered in golden wrapper.

I wonder what she gave me. I really wanted to open it but manners are more important.

"Won't you open it?" She asked excitedly.

"I will but first let's drop you home because it's very late already." I reminded her.

She remembered that it is late night and nodded instantly forgetting about the gift.

She gets distracted soo easily. But I have seen her focus during the work. Its different.

Ridhima's pov

Oh no I totally forgot I was getting late. Shit gauri di must be worried for me.

She is the bestest ever. She is just like my elder sister. She is very logical and calm all the time. Maybe it's because she is mahadev's bhakt.

Bestest se yaad aya that Karan is also soo sweet. He gave me a ride to my house.

Seriously he is a true gentleman. I enjoyed a lot today with him and Tara.

I wanted him to visit our house atleast once but never got the chance too.

I can't today also as it is very late and even he has to go home. His parents must be worried about him.

But he is such a big green flag. I mean he is good with kids dude.

I know it's out of topic and very sudden but focus on the emotion not its source. Wth did I just say?

After we reached I bid him goodbye and went inside. I was welcomed with gauri di sitting on the sofa.

"Why did you get late ridhu?You should have atleast informed me." she said calmly.

"Woh actually I met Karan in the way and then we went shopping so it got a little late. So sorry for not informing." I said genuinely.

"It's okay but next time tell me. Did you eat anything?" She asked.

"I did eat some snacks but I am still hungry. Even Karan offered for dinner but I denied." I said sheepishly.

"I saved some food for you. And if you want something don't be afraid to voice it out okay?" She said while smiling and went to serve food.

"Pakka I will and thank you soo much. I love you di." I said hugging her and sat to eat.

"I love you too. Now finish eating and go to sleep. Good night I am going." she said and went to sleep.

I looked at the clock and realised that I need to go to work tomorrow. It's already late. How will I wake up early???.

I quickly finished the food and washed the dishes. I ran to my bedroom and slept quickly.