KAREENA: A Love Story

26. Priyatama❤️

It was both amazing and fearsome how life could take a complete about-turn, in the blink of an eye.

Haseena Mallik's day had begun with a nightmare showing her worst fear— losing Karishma Singh. And by the end of that same day however, Haseena Mallik was secretly engaged to said Karishma Singh.

She still had to pinch herself, hardly able to believe it, even when the cold metal of the diamond encrusted platinum band against her skin told her that this happiness was very real. She was not dreaming this.

'Tere bina nahi, meri shaam guzar payegi... Lele mujhe baahon mein... raat sanwar jayegi...' Haseena hummed softly.

Haseena was on the terrace of Pushpa Ji's house; it was freezing cold on a February night in Lucknow; but she was feeling warm and fuzzy inside. A feeling that increased when she felt a pair of arms wrap themselves around her waist from behind. And Karishma placed her chin on Haseena's shoulder.

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Some time earlier, Pushpa Ji and Karishma Singh had got into an argument about whose turn it was to take down the clothes from the terrace that had been left to dry. Pushpa Ji pretended her knees were aching so Karishma had to agree grudgingly...
... A grudge that had instantly transformed into delight when Haseena Mallik offered to accompany her to "help".

So here they were... jointly gazing at the moon and gently swaying to Haseena's humming...

'Socha nahi kabhi ke tu paas chali aayegi... Hota nahi yakeen, lage jaan nikal jayegi...'

(Ahem... the clothes lay forgotten).

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Karishma pulled the collar of Haseena's sweater away with one hand and slowly planted a soft kiss on the newly exposed shoulder. Haseena's breath hitched and she gripped Karishma's hands on her own tummy. Karishma paused before placing another kiss, this time moving up along Haseena's neck. Haseena stopped humming and shut her eyes. A third kiss was dropped at the crux of her neck.

Haseena's body sagged into Karishma's, but aloud she said, '... Mhmm... kya karne ki koshish ho rahi hain?'

'Wohi jo aapne abhi kaha... Lele mujhe baahon mein raat sanwar jayegi... toh hum aapki raat sanwaar rahe hain!' Karishma whispered into Haseena's skin.

Haseena's knees felt weak. She bit her lip. They had made out before but Karishma hadn't kissed her on the neck before this. But as anticipatory as the moment was, Haseena still had apprehensions.

'Koi aa jayega...' she whispered.

'Uhu... chhat ka darwaja locked hain,' Karishma whispered back, her breath fanning Haseena's pulse point, making the woman shiver (and not because of the cold).

'Arrey, phir toh aur bhi danger hain!' exclaimed Haseena, turning her head a little to try and look at Karishma's face. 'Koi aa gaya aur puchha darwaza kyun lock kiya toh kya jawab denge?'

'Uff... darwaje ki kundi mein kayi dino se problem ho rahi hain. Apne aap lock ho jata hain kabhi kabhi agar hawa mein jor se bandh ho jaye toh. Kisiko koi shaq nahin hoga.'

Haseena raised her eyebrows and turned around to face Karishma, staying within the embrace. She looped her arms loosely around Karishma's shoulders and gave her an amused look. 'Karishma Singh... humne jitna socha tha aap toh usse bhi zyada pohochi huyi cheez nikli!'

Karishma gave her a naughty look, drawing Haseena closer and tightening her hold. 'Haseena Madam... aap mauka de kar toh dekhiye... hum kanha kanha pahuch jaate hain...' She wagged her eyebrows suggestively.