UNLIKELY ALLIES || KarEena

✨ Forging Bonds ✨

Suddenly, Karishma stopped laughing and made a stern face again, which confused and frustrated Haseena even more because of her hunger. "Here we won't get Earth-like food. So manage this only," Karishma said, taking the plate from her and continuing to eat.

"Urgggggggghhhh... You were laughing a few seconds before and now you’re back to your sadu face. You are not Karishma anymore; you are sadu," Haseena said, her frustration evident.

Karishma smiled at her, and once again, the flowers in the room bloomed, filling the air with a sweet aroma. This made Haseena even more shocked. "Hey, mai sadu nahi hu," Karishma said, still smiling.

"You can understand Hindi?" Haseena asked, astonished.

"Haa, mai sab samajh sakti hu. Aur tumhe kya lagta hai, hamare planet ki technology itni slow hai ki utni der me main sirf ek language sikhungi? I know each and every language of Earth that's in my database."

Haseena realized yet another amazing thing about Karishma. "Aur tumhare emotions?" she asked, still trying to piece everything together.

"Ab bhi nahi samjhi... Sach me buddhu ho tum, Haseena," Karishma teased, her tone light yet cryptic.

Haseena felt irked by Karishma's teasing as she seemed to be increasing the suspense without providing any solutions. "Mujhe pareshan karna band karo and explain me everything," she demanded, her frustration evident.

Karishma sighed, finally relenting. "Acha baba, explain karti hu... To suno." She took a deep breath, preparing to reveal the truth. "Mujhe jab ye pata chala ki tum Earth se ho, to maine tumhe samajhne ke liye Earth ki language sikhna chaha. Lekin uss waqt mujhe ye pata chala ki Earth par bahut si bhashaye hain aur mujhe ye nahi pata tha ki tumhe kaun si aati hai, to maine sari bhashaye sikh li."

Haseena's eyes widened as she listened, trying to comprehend the magnitude of what Karishma was saying.

"Aur rahi baat emotions ki," Karishma continued, her voice softening slightly, "haa, hum apni bhawnayein nahi dikhate. Kyunki is ajeeb si dikhne wali duniya mein hamare emotions yaha ki hawao mein, flowers mein dikhte hain." She gestured to the blooming flowers around them, their vibrant colors shifting subtly as she spoke. "Agar ye samne wale ne dekh liya to usse hamare man ki kayi baatein pata chal jayegi, isiliye hum emotions nahi dikhate."

Haseena looked around, noticing for the first time how the flowers seemed to respond to Karishma's mood. The petals shimmered with a delicate glow, the air thick with the fragrance of blooming lavender.

Karishma continued, her expression thoughtful. "Kehne ko to ye duniya bahut alag hai, par yaha bhi jhooth, dhokha, fareb, pyaar, dosti tumhari duniya se alag nahi hai. Satta ki lalach yaha bhi hai..." Her voice was steady, but Haseena could sense the weight of her words.

The room seemed to shift with Karishma's emotions. The lavender flowers that bloomed with her laughter now swayed gently, their hues deepening with her serious tone. The walls, previously metallic and cold, seemed to warm and pulse with a soft, rhythmic light.

"Ab mujhe lagta hai ki tumhare sabhi sawalon ka jawab mil gaya hoga tumhe," Karishma concluded, a rare, soft smile playing on her lips.

Haseena was mesmerized. The revelations left her speechless. She saw Karishma not just as a stern protector but as a complex being with emotions and secrets. The room, with its ever-changing atmosphere, mirrored the complexities of Karishma's inner world.

"To kya ab ham dono ek dusre ke dost ban sakte hai?" Haseena asked with hopeful eyes.

Karishma's smile faded, her face returning to its usual stern expression. Haseena's heart sank, her face falling in disappointment. But before she could react, Karishma extended her hand for a handshake. Haseena's face lit up again, and they shared a firm, meaningful handshake.