Part 24

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Throughout the flight, Ragini's thoughts were consumed by Karanveer. She couldn't shake the feeling that she was just as much to blame for their recent issues. Yes, Karanveer had spoken harshly, but she had been the one who distanced herself first, letting her fears and insecurities drive a wedge between them.

She stared out the window at the endless clouds, sighing heavily. If only I had tried harder that day, she thought. Maybe, instead of giving in to her emotions, she could've forced him listen, not let him leave that day and explained everything clearly.

If she had used even a fraction of the energy she spent fighting with him over the past few days on that day, maybe they wouldn't be in this situation.

She pressed her forehead in frustration, even after everything she left for kolkata just like that, she shouldn't have listened to chachi ji, should have informed him and then left. With all these thoughts hours passed.

As the plane touched down in Kolkata around 4 pm, her mind and heart were still back in Mumbai. Several times she thought about calling or sending a text but always hesitated.

The moment she arrived, the Gadodia family greeted her warmly, and while she smiled and hugged them, a part of her wasn't entirely present.

Frustrated, she decided to call him, but the number was switched off. She sighed in annoyance. After an hour Sharmistha called her for dinner, and she reluctantly left her phone aside to join the family.

As the family gathered, Ragini's thoughts drifted back to Karanveer. He must have come home by now, she reasoned. He should've noticed I'm not there. He'll call soon, won't he? She ate dinner quietly, her phone close by, waiting for his call, but it never came.

Throughout the meal, she was distracted, constantly glancing at her phone, hoping to see Karanveer's name light up on the screen.

After dinner, anxiety gnawed at her. She dialed his number again, and once more, it was switched off. This time, worry started to creep in. Where could he be? Unable to bear the uncertainty, she called Arjun.

"Ha bhabhi, you reached? How's everyone?" Arjun asked cheerfully.

"Yes, I reached around 4 pm. Everyone's good here. How's Dadaji? I hope he hasn't forgotten to take his meds."

"Don't worry, bhabhi, Maa is taking care of him, and we're all keeping an eye on him too," he reassured.

"Okay." Ragini hesitated before finally asking the question that had been on her mind. "Woh... where is he?"

"Who?" Arjun teased, knowing exactly who she meant.

"Your brother. Where is Karanveer?"

"Oh, Karanveer bhaiya? He left for a party with Akash bhai," Arjun said casually.

Ragini's grip on the phone tightened in frustration. Here I am, worrying, and he's out partying? She finished the conversation with Arjun, keeping her tone light despite the anger bubbling inside her. After hanging up, she muttered aloud, "Was he just waiting for me to leave so he could party?"

Arjun laughed out ending the call, "why are you laughing" Manvi asked "its fun to tease bhaiya bhabhi" he replied still laughing

Arjun laughed out ending the call, "why are you laughing" Manvi asked "its fun to tease bhaiya bhabhi" he replied still laughing

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