I too want a love story - KarEena

19. Not a Goodbye

The marriage is going in full swing, KarEena making sure to tease the blushing bride and groom. The day began with them receiving scoldings from their mothers as usual, thanks to the Pandit Ji for an evening muhrat just before sunset, and the sun was kind enough to mellow down after noon, the cool ocean breeze softly dancing around.

The first look of the bride brought tons of tears from Pushpa Ji and Karishma, but most importantly from Cheeta who shed the most compared to the two of them combined. The marriage was completed with them taking blessings from everyone, as they prepared themselves for a goodbye, Santosh was adamant about taking the sunset pictures, which took them 2 more hours to complete the task.

Karishma stood in the parking of the villa, while Santosh and Cheeta came hand in hand as the driver loaded the luggage. Ammi and Pushpa Ji accompanied by Haseena came bidding Goodbye to each other. Karishma's blank face conveyed the turmoil she was going through.

"So, when is your fight?" Karishma asked as soon as she saw a layer of tears in Santosh's eyes

"Tomorrow night," Santosh sniffed trying hard not to cry

"We'll be leaving for our house now, Ammi and Hasu are coming with us," Cheeta added, "And be ready, tomorrow morning we all are coming in for breakfast and lunch, we'll be leaving for the airport directly from there," Cheeta said to bring ease to their wretched hearts which are silently crying at the separation

"Wah! Cheetu, already acting like a husband. Or are you too excited for your honeymoon?" Haseena said slapping his back, bringing a chuckle to everyone present

"Karu" Santosh went to Karishma pulling her into a tight hug, that was all that was needed for Karishma to break her resolve, they stood crying on each other shoulder

"This is not a goodbye, Santu" Karishma sniffed breaking the hug

"I know. I am scared to live away from you" Santosh's lips shivered as she tried to stop the falling tears

"Mein ethina bi bura nehi hu Santu Ji" Cheeta pouted, earning a giggle from both of the weeping beauties

"Santu, I'll miss you. Aur honeymoon enjoy karke jaldi ajana" they once again hugged

Santosh nodded and went to bid goodbye to Pushpa Ji, Karishma stood in a corner wiping off her tears which again erupted seeing Pushpa Ji and Santosh crying.

"Are you okay, Mi Amor?" Haseena whispered standing beside her as she side-hugged her

"Hmm..." Karishma sniffed leaning more into Haseena

"Don't worry, I'll disturb you more than Santu ever did" Haseena pecked her temple.

"That you already do" Karishma chuckled

"Now this smile is what I want to see," Haseena pulled her more into her, "you see, there are only two things that look good on your lips, one is this smile and the other one is me" Haseena whispered in her ear.

Karishma stared at her wide-eyed as the heat rose to her cheeks, painting her in a red tint, the goosebumps soon followed. Haseena was so sure that if they were not in the presence of their mothers she would prove the second one in a heartbeat, she sighed trying to control herself looking at the most alluring version of Karishma.

"If you guys are done, then let's leave" Ammi shouted walking to the car.

That's when they notice that everyone already settled in the cars. Haseena hugged Karishma turning towards her away from their family eyes, quickly pecking her lips, Haseena ran to the car. Karishma stood bewildered as she sensed the warmth of Haseena's lips on hers but couldn't find Haseena before her. As Pushpa Ji shouted from the car she moved in a daze towards the car, smiling at Haseena's antics, she took the wheel and started towards their home.