Love's Renewal

Chapter 25

Haseena came back from the office and she searched the house from top to bottom, her heels clicking on the marble floors as she called out Karishma's name. But there was only silence. She checked the living room, the kitchen, even the garden, but Karishma was nowhere to be found.

"Kaha hai aap karishma?" Haseena wondered aloud, a hint of worry creeping into her voice.

"She said she wanted to talk to me about something... I hope everything is okay."

She checked her phone for any missed messages or calls, but there was nothing.

Just as Haseena was starting to get really concerned, she heard a faint noise coming from the terrace. She walked towards the sound,and that's when she saw Karishma, sitting on the terrace, waiting for her...
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Karishma sat on the terrace, lost in contemplation, her mind replaying the conversation she had with Noor just three hours ago.

3 hours ago.....

Karishma had been pacing around, her excitement and curiosity evident in her rapid footsteps, when Noor approached her with a discerning gaze.

"Are you nervous beta??" Noor asked, her voice gentle yet perceptive.

"Haan, Ammi, sirf nervous nahi dar bhi lag raha hai ki haseena kaise react hongi agar unhe sach baata diya toh," Karishma admitted, her brow furrowed in concern.

"Jaha tak humari beti ko hum jaante  hai
Hame Haseena ka reaction ka tho nahi pata lekin wo saboot zaroor maangegi"
Noor replied

Karishma's face fell, her eyes widening in realization. She hadn't thought of that. She didn't have any concrete evidence to back up her words. The only proof she had was her own conviction, and she wasn't sure if that would be enough to sway Haseena.

"Ammi, Hmare pass koi bhi proofs nahi hai abhi ke liye, What should I do? Should I postpone this conversation until I acquire the necessary. evidence?" Karishma said, her voice laced with worry and a hint of desperation

Noor's expression turned wise and compassionate.
"Karishma agar tu haseena ko sach batana chahti hai, toh tujhe pehle uss sach ko khud haseena ke nazariye se dekhna padega, agar tu haseena hothi toh kya tu yakeen kar paati wo sab jo kuch bhi tu haseena ko baatane ja rahi hai?? Toh kya hai tere paas jo haseena ko tujhpe yakeen karne pe majboor karde???"

Karishma took a deep breath, pondering Noor's words of wisdom. She knew her mother was right; she needed to think about how Haseena would perceive her words and whether she would be willing to listen without concrete evidence. Karishma's mind raced as she tried to come up with a solution. She couldn't delay the conversation indefinitely, but she also couldn't afford to approach it unprepared.

As she sat there, lost in thought,
she heard the sound of Haseena's heels clicking on the floor, signaling her return from the office. Karishma's heart raced with anticipation, knowing that the conversation she had been dreading was now inevitable.

"Karishma ap yaha hai, hum poora ghar dhund rahe the apke liye" haseena asked with a mix of relief and curiosity

"Hum bas yuhi, i mean i was just sitting here, it's so peaceful" karishma said

"Toh kahiye, kya kehna chah rahi thi ap?? Come on spill the beans"  haseena said and she made her way to karishma and sat beside her.

"Haseena?" Karishma said, her voice was low .

"Hmmm" Haseena replied.

"I'm a bit tired today, can we talk tomorrow?" Karishma said.

Haseena's expression turned concerned. "Ap theek hai, Karishma? What happened? Are you not feeling well? Let's go see a doctor," she said, her voice laced with worry.