TejRan - Arranged Love

🔅CHAPTER 29🔅

Finally back with writing. Sorry for not updating people, have been busy with studies. Happy reading 📖.

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The crowd slowly started to disperse, some still smiling at the romantic reunion they had just witnessed. Tejasswi and Karan, slightly embarrassed but hearts full, walked back into the hospital together. Their fingers brushed once, then interlocked silently.

As they stepped into Abhi's room, the atmosphere shifted.

Abhi was half-sitting on the bed now, supported by pillows. His eyes immediately fell on their joined hands, and a peaceful smile tugged at his lips. Pragya, seated beside him, noticed too. Aditi and Ranbir stood by the window, while Vikram and Prachi quietly entered behind TejRan.

Tejasswi slowly walked to the bed and sat beside her father. She didn't speak, just reached for his hand and held it tight.

Abhi looked into her eyes, "Laddoo... finally, I can breathe."

Tejasswi's eyes welled up. She gently placed her head on his shoulder. "I'm sorry, Papa... I never meant to hurt you. I... I didn't know you were worrying so much."

Abhi kissed her head. "You never needed to say anything, Teju. A father always knows when his daughter is not okay. But seeing you two like this..." He looked at Karan, "...makes me feel like everything will be okay now."

Karan stepped forward and bent down slightly, "I promise you, Papa... from today, no more drama. No more tests. Just real, honest love. I'll take care of her - your Laddoo - with all my heart."

Abhi smiled. "That's all I ever wanted."

Pragya wiped a tear and chuckled softly, "Finally, peace in this house. Let's keep it that way now."

Ranbir looked at Aditi and smirked. "So much drama for nothing, huh?" Aditi elbowed him. "Shut up and be happy they're together!"

The room was filled with soft laughter, warmth, and a feeling of a family finally healing.

As the teasing and cheering faded, Akshara stepped forward with a playful smile. "Well, since they're finally united again... I think it's time we arrange a proper suhagraat for them."

Karan blushed furiously, looking at the floor, scratching the back of his head like a shy schoolboy. The family broke into giggles and light chuckles.

But Tejasswi's eyes widened. "No!" she blurted, a bit too loudly.

Everyone turned toward her, flinching slightly at her sudden reaction. The smile on Karan's face faded instantly, his eyes clouding with confusion and hurt.

Pragya stepped forward gently. "Laddoo... what happened?"

Tejasswi looked around at everyone, then back at Karan. Her voice was calm now, but firm. "I don't want a suhagraat. Not now."

Ranbir, ever the mischief maker, threw his arm over Aditi's shoulder and teased, "Of course not now, didu. It's daytime. At night only, no?" He burst into laughter, joined by Aditi, Vikram, and Prachi.

The elders chuckled at the banter while Karan managed a small smile, though the hurt still lingered in his eyes.

Tejasswi rolled her eyes at Ranbir. "Bad joke, chotu."

Akshara stepped in, her tone still gentle but concerned. "But beta, you both are finally together. Why not now?"

Tejasswi took a breath and looked directly at Karan. "Because... I want to take it slow."