Preeran room

"Babydoll are you ready?" Karan asked, entering the room.

He stopped right in his track looking at the angel standing infront of the mirror. Preeta was putting on her necklace.

"Karan, can you tie it for me?" Preeta asked, oblivious to the fact that Karan was staring at her.

Not hearing his voice, Preeta turned around to see him standing at the door, his mouth agape and eyes not even blinking. Preeta sighed and walked towards him and shook him slightly. Karan came back to his sense.

"Wow I- Uh, my god, you look so damn beautiful. Like uh-umm what did you ask me?" Karan stuttered.

Preeta giggled at his amazed face. She gave him her necklace and turned round, pushing her hair on her shoulder. Karan tie the necklace and put a small kiss on her nape. Preeta shivered feeling his soft lips. Karan turned her towards him and brushed her hair behind her ear.

"Ready to go Mrs Luthra?" he asked. Preeta just smiled and held his hand.

The media turned their attention to the star couple of the night who have started descending the stairs. They looked as a power couple with a powerful aura around them.

The flashes of camera were making Preeta nervous but Karan presence and him squeezing her hand were comforting to her. Arriving downstairs, they posed more for the media and Karan started talking to them, with Preeta by his side. They were then joined by their family.

"Ananya-di, where is Veer?" Preeta asked.

"Don't worry, he is with Arhaan. They might be playing outside." Ananya replied.

Rakhi excused them and asked her daughters-in-law to come and meet some distant relatives. Shrishti rolled her eyes when she saw whom they were meeting. Preeta raised her eyebrows at her.

"This aunty-daughter duo are the worst. The woman was forcing Rakhi-ma to marry Karan with her daughter which obviously Rakhi-ma refused but still they didn't give up. Now they might hate you for stealing Karan." Shrishti explained.

"Don't worry, I know how to deal with people like them." Preeta said slowly as they joined the group of women.

Ananya, Preeta and Shrishti greeted them. Everyone congratulated Rakhi for her new daughter-in-law and praised Preeta for her beauty. They also congratulate Ananya for the birth of her daughter. Everyone was talking when Veer came there.

"Dadii, dadu is calling you too, he said he can't find his files."

"Ouf tumare dadu can't do anything without me and why is he even working today? Let's go." Rakhi told him, shaking her head.

"Ohh mumma, papa is searching you. He wants you to meet some other players. I met them, they are cool!" Veer said before going with Rakhi.

"Mumma? He is your son?" One of the guest asked Preeta.

"Yes, Karthik Veer Luthra." Preeta said smiling.

"Ohh Luthra already? Karan already adopted him?" The aunty asked. Preeta narrowed her eyes.

"Excuse me? What do you mean by that?"

"I mean who is the real father of your son. It can't be Karan, right? I mean you guys just got married. Is it your second wedding? Are you a divorcee or a widow?" The aunty asked one after the other, not letting Preeta replied.

"Veer is mine and Karan's son. Our biological son. Neither am I a divorcee nor a widow. I had only one man in my whole life and he is Karan. So beware of what you are insinuating." Preeta said strongly.

"Hey, you can't talk to my mother like this. She was just asking a question, right?" Her daughter defended.

"Questions that are insulting. Just because she has a child doesn't mean that she was married previously." Shrishti said.

"Are you saying that the child was born out of wedlock? Is it the reason why the Luthra family didn't want my daughter to marry Karan? Because he has a najayaz aulaad?" The aunty taunted.

By then, everyone nearby the group was watching them, especially the media who was hoping for some hot news. Preeta took a deep breath and tried to calm down.

"Listen, I'm trying to talk nice because you are elder than me. But I won't bear talk like this. My son isn't najayaz, get that right."

"Mom why are you tiring yourself with such woman. Who knows if the child is even Karan's? Maybe it's another man. I mean look at her clothes, it's a reception party for the introduction of Karan's wife and she shows up wearing such a dress. Doesn't she know daughter-in-law of Luthra should wear saris? She seems like a gold-digger."

"Mind your language miss else I won't hesitate to call the security and throw you and your mom out of this house." Ananya spoke up.

"Wow, now the bhabhi is defending. Aren't you ashamed? You are the eldest daughter-in-law of this family and you let your new sister-in-law dress like this?" The mother said.

"I don't see how is it your problem the way my wife dress. You aren't her mother-in-law." Karan said, standing next to Preeta.

Preeta looked at him with moist eyes. Karan nodded in no and wipe her tears. He then turned angrily towards the mother-daughter duo.

"How dare you, huh, HOW DARE YOU BOTH STAND HERE IN MY HOUSE AND INSULT MY WIFE!" Karan shouted angrily.

Preeta held his hand and nodded in no. Karan breathed in and out and calmed down. He then looked at everyone.

"Listen carefully, my son, no, our son isn't najayaz. Actually, my personal life isn't your business but since these women are questioning the identity of my son and the fidelity of wife, I think I should explain. I was thinking of revealing my truth to the world later but I'm forced to reveal it now.

Yes I have a son. I don't need a DNA test to prove that he is mine. My wife and I have been together since nearly a decade. We were lovers since our university days. Our family knows about our relationship. I just didn't see it necessary to tell the world.

It was an unplanned pregnancy, I admit, but our family was very supportive. We were happy even though we were still young. My son was the missing part of the puzzle that complete my small family. We decided to concentrate on our career first then we tied the knot. That is it."

"But sir, we never saw your wife with you in these last 5 years and you never mentioned your son also, why did you decided to reveal it now?" A media person asked.

Preeta froze at this question. She didn't like how Karan lied but she trust him. She knows that he is fulfilling his promise of protecting their family especially KV. Preeta hold his hand and smiled when Karan squeezed it in reassurance.

"I wanted my son to stay away from a celebrity life. I wanted him to have a normal childhood before he became victim of the paparazzi. In order for that to happen, I stay away from them.

My wife was in London during these 5 years. My son was born there. We had some complications in the pregnancy and we were advised to go to London for the betterment of our child. We decided that my wife settled there temporarily to overview my son's treatment. We waited that my son is perfectly fine before they come back to India for good.

I hope I answered every questions you have in head. I request you all to not bother my family, especially my wife and watch carefully what you are saying. I won't be forgiving the next time. " Karan said the last part looking at the mother-daughter duo.

They looked at Karan angrily, faces red with embarrassment. They were on the point to go when Ananya stopped them.

"I think you forget to do something. Apologize to my sister right now." Ananya ordered. They looked at her shockingly.

"What, got a shock ? You guys eyes are really bad. I mean how didn't you see the resemblance between Preeta and Ananya? The same for Karan-KV, his son is exactly his carbon copy." Shrishti taunted.

"What are you waiting? Apologize to my little sister and my brother-in-law now!" Ananya again said loudly.

"Sorry." The mother-daughter said quietly.

"I don't think my children heard your apologies." Rakhi said, walking there.

Preeran looked at her surprisingly. Rakhi looked at them and blinked her eyes in reassurance.

"Rakhi-ji I--" The aunty started but Rakhi raised her hand.

"Stop I don't want to listen to anything. I heard everything you said to my daughter-in-law and about my son and you even dare to scold my eldest bahu.

I invited you just because you are my cousin's widow and that's how you repay me? By insulting my family? Let me remind you that we are related by marriage. You don't have a right to question my family's decision.

I make a mistake; I should have stop inviting you the day you continue trying to set up my son with your daughter even though I refused. But I didn't because I was scared about what the society will say.

Not anymore, today you crossed all limits of shameless. Being a woman yourself, how can you say such things? Shii, and your daughter, you didn't teach her how to talk. Thank god I didn't make her my bahu else I would have lost face infront of my own mother-in-law.

Apologize to my children and never come back."

"Sorry!" Both women said loudly, looking down in shame and left the party.

"Maa, I'm sorry. Because of me you got insulted. First day as bahu and I already caused drama." Preeta apologized.

"No, I'm sorry. Mahesh-ji warned me several times about them but I didn't pay heed." Preeta nodded in no and hugged her.

"Vaise mom, you rock! Omg their faces. They were so red in embarrassment. Your entry was sooo awesome also." Karan joked, trying to light up the atmosphere.

Rakhi slapped him slightly, "Idiot, let's go. It's already time for dinner. Come Ananya, Shrishti." Both nodded and Rakhi left from there.

"Are you okay pihu?" Ananya asked concerningly.

"I'm okay dii. You know I'm a strong girl. I won't let comments like this affect me. Also, I have my husband with me, he won't let anything happen to me." Preeta replied, looking up at Karan.

Karan smiled softly at her and kissed her on her forehead. Ananya and Shrishti smiled at them.

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"Hello everybody and welcome to this special party of my bestfriends now officially in-laws, our power couple PreeRan." Shrishti introduced.

Everyone started hooting and clapping while Preeran were red but still smiling wholeheartedly.

"Who would have thought that this couple, who spent most of their days fighting and pranking each other, end up married and have a son together." Shrishti continued while everyone laughed.

"I remember the very first day when they met. Their meet was such a magical and bollywood type one. The main female character bumped into the main male character and he held her, preventing her from falling down and bam, eye lock. That's what happen on Preeta's first day of university. Their meet happen in the middle of the hallway. Imagine around 15 students trying to get to their class but was blocked by a couple romancing in the middle of their path. Yes it was my Karan bhai and bhabhi. " Sameer continued.

Karan and Preeta looked at each other, their first meet playing in their mind. They turned their attention back to Sameer who continued.

"But unlike in films, my brother snap at her instead of asking her if she was alright, can you believe that!" Sameer said dramatically.

The guests laughed while Karan rolled his eyes at his brother exaggeration. Preeta also chuckled, remembering how she gave him a befitting reply.

"But Preeta, she didn't back down. She insulted my brother, not knowing that Karan was consider as a king in our university. You guys should have seen his face, he was so shocked a girl was talking back to him. He was so used to girls flirting and fawning at him. "

Karan shook his head, hiding his face in his hand. Sameer was enjoying seeing his condition. It was a payback for how Karan teased him and revealed his secrets during his and Shrishti wedding reception.

"They left with the promise of never crossing path again but alas, destiny had another plan; Karan met Preeta again, the very first day, where? Well at her house. But why was he here in the first place? Because our older brother lost his heart to Preeta's older sister, right Rishabh bhai ? "

Rishabh enclosed his fist and fake punch Sameer while Ananya was blushing hard. Preeran laughed looking at their siblings' reaction.

"That's how their story started. Enemies to friends to lovers. Your typical love story, my siblings' partners' siblings. Seeing them fight on the doorstep of Preeta's house, I already knew that they were going to end up together and see, they did." Sameer said, wiping a small tear.

"Excuse my husband, he became a bit emotional. But yaar seriously, we were rooting for you guys since the first day. I joined your group later but the first time I saw you, I thought you guys were a couple. You remember what I say, Sameer and their reaction? " Shrishti said.

"Omg I can never forget their repulsive face. They both looked like they were going to vomit and damn I never laughed so much in my entire life like I laughed that day." Sameer replied.

Preeran also laughed along with the guests. It was such a nice feeling to hear their past stories. They have come a long way since then.

"Preeta, Karan... You guys were dumb, I must admit. Everyone knew you guys were made for each other, even your families knew that. We all bet that you guys would be dating by the end of your university. But you guys turned out to be smarter than us.

I just want to say that I'm happy. After all the troubles you guys have gone through, it was time for your happiness. God put your love to test and you guys passed it with flying colors. After nearly a decade, all of us, all our dreams come true.

Preeta, or should I say, Preeta bhabhi. I know you already consider us as your family, we are relatives after all thanks to Ananya-di and Rishabh-ji but still Welcome to our family, to the Luthra Family, Mrs Preeta Karan Luthra. " Shrishti concluded.

Everyone clapped their hand while Preeta sent a flying kiss to Shrishti. Karan looked at Preeta mesmerized. Preeta was literally glowing, making his own heart swelled with happiness. God he can't describe how much in love he is with her!

"Now now, this party won't be completed without a dance from the couple in honor. So please, clap your hands for our newly wedded couple." Sameer said.

Karan held Preeta's hand and brought her to the centre. He sat on his knees and looked up at her.

"There is no need to tell you how much of a jerk I was at the start. If not then I think Sameer remind us well, thank you my brother," Karan said sarcastically, looking at him.

Sameer just bowed at him while Preeta chuckled. Karan looked at her lovingly.

"God I love your laugh," Preeta blushed while the guests let out a huge 'awe', "The first time I met you, when my eyes met yours well..." Karan clapped his hand and the light goes off, then it was focused on Karan who was still on his knees.

Teri kaali ankhiyon se jind meri jaage

Karan slowly stood up, maintaining the eye contact.

Dhadkan se tej daudu, sapno se aagey

Karan placed his hand on his heart, signing his rapid heartbeat.

Ab jaan lutt jaaye, ye jahaan chhut jaaye
Sang pyaar rahe, main rahun na rahun

Karan hold her hands and kissed them. He then looked in her eyes, lip-singing the song. Preeta nodded in no.

Sajda tera sajda,
Din reain karoon na hi chain karoon

Karan twirled her and bowed infront of her. His eyes shining with emotion. This song reflected his feelings towards her.

Sajda tera sajda
Rak vaar karoon meri jaan lut doon

Preeta nodded in no and make him stood up. She held his face, bringing it closer to her.

Ab jaan lutt jaaye, ye jahaan chhut jaaye
Sang pyaar rahe, main rahun na rahun

Preeta also lip-singed the song, wrapping her arms around him. Karan held her waist and slowly swung side by side.

Sajda tera sajda,
(karun mein tera sajda)
Din reain karoon na hi chain karoon

Karan twirled her again and backhugged her, discreetly kissing her earlobe. Preeta smiled and closed her eyes.

Sajda tera sajda
(karun mein tera sajda)
Rak vaar karoon meri jaan lut doon

Karan turned her and make her fall in arms. Preeta continued to look in his eyes as Karan slowly brought her up, not breaking their eye contact.

Sajdaaa....

This song was their song. The song that represents their beauty of their relationship. The song that describe them. Truly they would 'sajdaa' each other.

"I love you" Preeran said together and hugged each other tightly.

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Heya I know, it's been a while since I updated. So busy with school. I'm in my last year and the end of year exams will determine my future so I'm preparing for it.

This chapter wasn't much. I had written this chapter since a long time ago and kind of forgot about it. I will try to publish the other chapter soon but till them I hope you enjoy it.

A small fact about the dance : i was planning to use the song Raatan Lambiyaan from Shershah (btw any sidkiara fan? Im so happy they are married (ikr I'm late) they are so cute)  but then I decided to use sajda instead because sajda is their song! It represents preeran and I feel it fits more than any other song. What do you guys think?

Don't forget to vote and leave your views on it. See you soon and thank you for your love ❤️

11/04/2023