Kaira- We are one forever!!!

Kaira time- Surprise

Naira had a scrumptious breakfast with her parents, brother, Karthik and Keerthi. Naira felt a sense of satisfaction in her heart. She did not care for money, wealth or a comfortable life. She wanted to live a happy peaceful life with her loved ones. The years she lived in Rishikesh had taught her lessons for life that the having people who loved you was the greatest wealth one could have in life. She kept looking at Karthik who understood every one of these things except his own family.

"Keerthi, can I ask you something" asked Akshara, breaking the silence

"Yes aunty why unnecessary formalities between us" Keerthi told surprised.

"I am sorry to ask this, but If Karthik is like my son, you are also like my child. I am asking in that right, please do not mistake me" Akshara told and continued "You have been alone for long. Why don't you think of a new life for yourself? You deserve that happiness"

Everyone was taken aback. Keerthi dropped the food she was holding in her handing "Aunty no wrong in you asking this. But I don't want to venture into the marriage chapter again. That chapter is over in my life."

Naira watched Karthiks reaction of he was hurt with what her mom had said. He seemed in agreement at least mentally to whatever Akshara was saying.

"No beta, don't get dejected in life like that" Akshara advised

"Aunty it is not easy to forget what he did to me. Being abused physically and mentally by him and his family is one thing, but him cheating on me with another woman, no I could not accept it and I started the long divorce fight which has finally ended. I am happy now aunty. I have a job I like; I have my brother and Naira with me always. This small world is enough for me. Do you think aunty that I am bad because I dress very modern, wear sleeveless clothes and hence you want me to marry?"

"No Keerthi, nothing like that. What has dressing got to do with it? I have never even thought about your dressing..I am sorry to hurt you" Akshara told

"Ma, why don't you understand others perspective? You do the same thing with me also. Marriage is not everything in life Ma. Keerthi, I agree with you. I was also cheated by the one I loved; I know what it is to be betrayed and how difficult it is to come out of it, you stay like this Keerthi, that's good. I am proud that being a woman, you are different" Naksh told.

Akshara looked really worried now that she had brought up a sensitive topic. Naksh seemed to be more upset "I am going now. I have work at Krishna he told" and left abruptly.

Karthik seemed to be angry now "Ma, everyone seems to be asking me to forgive my mother. The marriage trap my sister fell into was because of my father. He and my step mother emotionally blackmailed her to marry that guy just for more wealth and status. I can never ever forgive my father" He told angrily and walked away.

Akshara seemed on the verge of tears. Naitik took her hands and said everything will be OK.

"Ma, I shall take care." You don't worry. Naira told her mom

Akshara and Naitik left with a heavy heart, for causing unnecessary worry to the kids

Naira went to Keerthi "Di, I am sorry for what mumma asked. She did not mean bad but was just concerned about you. Please don't take her wrong Di" she requested, folding hr hands

"Naira, what is this? Is this what you have understood about me all these years? How will I take her wrong? You stop worrying about me and go and pacify the angry young man upstairs" she said and smiled.

"Haan de, aap teek hai" Naira told and went to see Karthik

Karthik was still angry looking out of the window "Naaraz ho kya" asked Naira from behind

"Not at you" he told her without looking at her.

"Then meri taraph dekho" she told him and turned him towards her. She was shocked to see that he was crying

"Karthik? You are crying? Why? What happened? Karthik, please tell me. I can't see you like this" Naira cupped his face and started crying herself as she tried to wipe off his tears.

"Naira, I am reminded of my mother. I miss her so much. Why did God take her away from me? I loved her so much Naira. I miss her, I miss her" Karthik totally lost control and sat on the floor breaking down completely.

"Karthik," Naira told sitting down near him as well. "She is with us Karthik,. She is always watching over you, watching over us, protecting us"

Karthik continued to sob. Naira took his head and placed it on her lap. She ran her hand over his face lovingly." Cry Karthik" she told him. "Cry harder if it is going to ease the heaviness in your heart. Cry how much ever u want. I am there for you always" she told him breaking down herself as he continued crying and finally slept in her lap. Fatigue of the previous days emotional turmoil and physical tiredness from not sleeping the entire night took over his entire senses.

Naira continued to pat his forehead, she sat in that position for how long, she didn't know. All she knew was she was looking at his tear stained face, the eyes which bore so much pain which was often hid from everyone.She wanted to take away all the pain he had, just like how he had always removed all her pain, keeping her protected. All she knew was that she loved the man on her lap. Being the sherni she was, she would fight with him always but beyond all that, she loved him with all her heart.

It was finally three and a half hours later that Karthik woke up and he saw that he was on Naira's lap and got worried." Naira, you were sitting down for so long? Why didn't you wake me up? Arey why did you take so much stress for me?

"Karthik, I love you. I love you so much. It pained me to see you cry. Waise bhi, doctor never told I should not sit down. So stop doing too much drama and come, lets have lunch. Your princess is asking for food"

"Naira, I love you. You'll not leave me na? I cannot live without you Naira" Karthik told, taking her hand.

"Karthik, I can't leave you. I will not leave you. This is a promise" Naira told looking into his eyes.

The day passed by with spending quality time with Keerthi.

It was dark and the night. Naira was seeping sound, secure that her Karthik was with her. She woke up, thanks to a kick by her princess and was startled to see that Karthik was not there. Karthik? She called out.. No response. She walked out of the room and was nearing the stairs when someone closed her eyes with a cloth.

"Just be silent and come with me. I was supposed to come and wake you up according to the plan. Who asked you to wake up idiot" Karthik whispered in her ears and led her carefully down the stairs.

Slowly he opened the blindfold and she saw a cake in the middle of the hall.

"Happy birthday honey" He kissed her on the cheeks.

"How do you like my surprise? See, this time no blunder in my surprise planning. Come, cut the cake"

Keerth di? Naira asked?

"O yeah, I totally forgot? Karthik blushed and went and called Keerthi..

"Naira, happy birthday sweetie" Keerthi came and gave her a big hug.

Thanks di, Naira told hugging her back

Come Naira, cut your cake

Naira cut the cake and fed it to Karthik and Keerthi who in turn fed her.

As they went back to bed Naira could not thank all the gods enough for granting her a wonderful life and such loved ones. She even wondered if she deserved to be so lucky.

"Thank you Bhagwanji' she sent out a prayer to God

Sneak Peak into next part : Danger times ahead