Hate Turned into Love

Chapter 4

Kartik's POV

I was sitting on the couch in the living room. My eyes gazed continuously on the floor. Naisha's words were hovering in my mind. Those words literally stabbed me. I just couldn't accept the fact that my little girl had started hating me. But why? What did I do? I love Naira and she loves me too. She was the one who made me smile after Aarushi's death. I did not want my little girl to spend a motherless childhood. That's why I married Naira. I am damn sure she will make everything alright. I trust her more than myself. But what about  Naisha? Will she hate me forever?

I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was Naira's. I hugged her from waist. She was caressing my hair.

'What happened hubby?', she asked me releasing the hug and cupping my face.

'Naisha hates me ', I said on verge of tears.

' No she doesn't and she will never. '

She said her voice clothed with faith, wiping my tears which had made their way out of my eyes.

I looked at her.

' She is very small Kartik. She will take time to understand. We need to have patience. One day she is gonna love us and that day isn't too far', she said with smiling lips, her eyes glistening with faith.

'Promise - '

' Promise ', she said kissing my forehead.

Naisha's POV

' We're home! ', Aadhira exclaimed as we walked into the living room through the front door. Today has been very hectic. Well I will talk about it later.

Aadhira rushed towards dad and he instantly picked her up and kissed her cheek. He looked at me. Wait! Why were his eyes wet? Had he been crying? But why am I so concerned?

Dad put Aadhira down. She hugged Naira. I started walking towards my bedroom when dad called me from behind.

'Naisha - '

I turned back. He gestured me to come to him. I did so. Hey! Don't judge me. I didn't want to hurt him any more. It was evident from his eyes that he was guilty. So I walked towards him.

' Aadhira, come let's get you freshen up', Naira said and took Aadhira to her bedroom.

I walked towards dad. He instantly gave me a bone crushing hug.

'I love you princess, I love you more than anything ',

He kept saying this until I ran out of breath.

' Daddy, I can't breathe. '

He instantly released the hug.

' I am sorry - '

' It's okay',I said

Dad cupped my face

'I love you more than anything princess. You are my reason to live. Don't ever say that. I can never forget you and your mom. I still love your mom, Princess. I can never forget her because she has given me you Naisha. Do you get that? And please don't hate me. Dad will die then prince-'

Before he could complete his sentence, I hugged him.

'I love you dad', I said, tears rolling down my cheeks. I can't be upset with him. He was my dad. I love him no matter what.

'Sorry for disobeying you',  I said finally releasing the hug. He kissed my forehead.

'I will always stand by you princess until my last breath. No one can replace you.  You not only have a special place in my heart but you own it'.

He said taking me into a tight hug. I hugged him back. I love you dad.