SYLLABUS OF LOVE

CLASHES OF HEARTS

Karishma shrugged playfully. "Yeh humara grand welcome! Kaisi lagi humari family ki hospitality? Welcome to the Singh's!"

Haseena groaned dramatically as another spoonful of curry and rice was thrust in her mouth. "Aap ki hospitality hume hospital pouncha degi! We need to talk!!" She struggled to swallow, staring at Karishma, her mouth already filled with food. "You know I don't have heavy breakfast. Help me!"

Karishma with a smirk walked to her mother and said wickedly, "Amma ko pata hai... Hasu breakfast toh bilkul bhi nai karti. Yahan aane se pehle bhi sirf black coffee pee hai."

Haseena's eyes widened in shock, her mouth still bulging with food like a puffer fish. "Aap ko kaise pata hum ne sirf black coffee pee hai?" She asked in disbelief.

Pushpa in concerning surprise, said, "Hasu yeh kitni galat baat hai? Ab tum humare pariwar ka hissa ho aur tum ne yeh cheez hume nai batayi. Apni pushpee ko? Nashta nai kiya?"

Karishma stops everyone who was feeding haseena and makes her drink some water. Haseena took a relief breath as Karishma continued, "Aur aap ko pata hai... Wo ghar akeli reh hai. Koi nai hai unka khayal rakhne ke liye!"

Pushpa got even more surprised, "Kya? Tum ghar akeli ho? Par kyu beta?"

Karishma placed a hand on Haseena's shoulder and explained, "Kyuki ammi ghar par nai hai. Kanpur gayi hai apne abbu ke pas. 2 din baad aayengi."

Haseena's jaw dropped as Karishma told the exact details. "Aap ko kaise pata hai mumma ghar par nai hai... Wo kanpur gayi hai do din ke liye?"

Karishma smiled at her and pulled her cheek, "Hume tumari sab khabar hoti hai... Baby!" She said lovingly.

Pushpa declared, "Aaj se tum yehi rahogi jab tak tumari ammi nai aati. Aur hum nashta lekar aate hai. Bechari ne subah se kuch nai khaya."

Haseena immediately held Pushpa's arm, "Please pushpee... Aur nai! Aap ne itne pyaar se itna sab khila diya. Hum ek hafte tak kuch nai kha sakte. Ek aur dana bhi nai." She looked at Karishma with a puppy face. "Please... Hume bachayi. I promise koi badmashi nai karenge."

One of the relatives, pulls Haseena's cheeks, "Kya badmashi? Very naughty huh?!"

Haseena joined her palms, "Nai karenge badmashi... Sorry. Karishma m-"

Karishma intervenes immediately knowing Haseena was about say ma'am, "Acha theek hai. Don't worry... Ab koi kuch khilayega. Amma baad mein lunch karenge. Hum Hasu se kuch baat karle?"

Pushpa with a big smile, replied, "Bilkul... Jao apna room dekhao. Aur beta isse apna hi ghar samhjna."

Haseena quickly stood up and nodded with smile. Karishma led Haseena upstair as Haseena followed her like a puppy behind his owner. Her hands were stuffed in the pockets, trying to compose herself from the big breakfast chaos. She had never felt so full in her entire life. Meanwhile Pushpa and family, whispered as they left with amused glances. Karishma opens the door and let's Haseena step in. The room was simple but cozy, with pastel-colored walls, a neatly made bed, a study table near the balcony, a bookshelf with nearly arranged books and a window draped with off white curtains that allowed a gentle breeze to filter through. Haseena stepped in cautiously, her eyes scanning the space.

"So this is cinderalla's room...", Haseena analysing the room.

Karishma step in and closed the door behind them. "Ab do din ke liye yehi tumara room hai."

Haseena in surprise turned around, "No way! You are taking pudhpee's words seriously. Kuch der mein hum ghar jaa rahe hai."

Without warning, Haseena gently grabbed Karishma's wrist and pinned her against the wall beside the door. She ensured Karishma wasn't hurt and placed her palm behind Karishma's head for support while her other arm leaned against the wall, effectively caging her. Haseena's intense gaze locked with Karishma's. In that moment, both the hearts desired the drama downstairs to become true. Karishma on the other hand, realised how much she loves Haseena but the courage seemed to fade away as she wanted to confess she wanted this drama to be true.