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Mumbai

It was a normal day at Luthra house. Karan had returned from practice. He went towards the kitchen for water. He also felt hungry and he was looking for food but found none.

His tummy began to grumble.

"Oh God,I am very hungry", he said with a weird expression.

He called Suhani but there was no answer.

Karan: Where did they go?

He tried calling her again but yet there was no answer. He went to his bedroom to put down his gear. Then he got a call from Sameer on the phone.

Karan: Hello Sameer, where is everyone?

Sameer: Bhai, we are at the city hospital.

Karan: what? Is everything okay?

Sameer: Dadi had a heart attack.

The floor slip off his feet. He ran quickly outside and drove straight to the hospital. As he entered he went to the receptionist and asked about Dadi. karan went to the direction and found all the Luthras sitting down. They all were devastated and Rakhi was crying uncontrollably. Karan rushed towards her and hugged her to console her. Suhani came towards him and told him that she might take her last breath as she is in a critical state.

Soon, the doctor came out and asked who is Karan. Karan confirmed whom he was and the doctor told him that dadi had gain conscious and she wanted to see him.

Doctor: Also, since she has this disease the possibilities are very low of saving her.

Sameer: Doctor can you not try at least.

Doctor: We have tried our best but she is not responding to any sort of treatment.

Suhani: Can we meet her?

Doctor: Yes,but she specifically asked her Karan, I will take your leave now.

Karan went inside the room and saw dadi weakly lying on the bed with machines attached to her.

Karan: Da...Dadi

Dadi: Karan Promise me.

Karan: Dadi, i promise.

Dadi(breathing heavily): Karan, pro...mise me th...that you w...ill marry and make my so..ul re..st in peace.

Karan: Don't say that dadi, nothing will happen. You are strong.

She was having difficulty breathing. Karan saw this and panicked.

Karan: Doctor!

They rushed to her. Dadi's words were echoing in his ears and he held his head in frustration. The doctor came out of the room and bowed his.

Rishabh: Doctor,is she alright?

"I am sorry Mr. Luthra but we lost her", the doctor broke the news to them.

Karan fell with a thud. He recalled his moments with Dadi. She was so modern and joyful and was the best grandmother. Suhani went towards him and puts her hand on his shoulder. He immediately hugged her tightly. Suhani caressed his hair and tried to calm him down.

"She is gone", he said to himself.

He wiped his tears and went inside the room. Karan looked at her and said,

"I will Fulfill your wish, Dadi, this is my promise", Karan looked at her with determination.

Karan took the sheet and put it over her face. He then went outside and told Rakhi and Mahesh that they will keep her funeral at Dadi's home town Nasik.

He left along with the rest of his family. Everyone began to pack for Nasik.

Nasik

Anjali was riding her motorcycle 🏍️ . She was heading for Preeta's home. As she arrived she got off and went inside with her laptop. Preeta was making food in the kitchen then whilst Sarla and Beeji were sitting in the living room. Anjali walked in and greeted Sarla and Beeji.

Anjali: Sarla aunty, I heard that Preeta is lonely these days, why don't we fix her wedding.

Sarla: I tried to convince her but she denied every time I asked.

Beeji: I have an idea.

Anjali/Sarla: tell us

" Just wait and watch what I do", Beeji smirked.

Anjali and Sarla were looking at her confusingly. Beeji began to breathe heavily. Anjali and Sarla were looking at her worriedly.

Anjali: Dadi, are you ok?

Beeji: Beta I think the time has come. He's calling me.

Preeta was standing there and heard what Beeji said.

Preeta: What happened ?

Beeji: He's calling me.

Preeta: Who is calling you?

Beeji: Arre voh.

Preeta: Kaun voh?

Beeji: Kya, you want me to leave with you now?

Sarla: Beeji, who are you talking to?

Beeji: Arre voh.

All: Kaun hai voh.

Beeji: bhagwanji is calling me.

Anjali: Why?

Beeji: To take me with him.

Anjali noticed Beeji winking at her. She then understood what she was doing.

Anjali: Of coarse he will take you,after all your only granddaughter is not ready for marriage.

Preeta: You all know I will get married one day but not right now so stop this drama, I am going to look for a job so good b.....

Before she could complete Anjali's phone interrupted them. It was a notification from the site Preeta applied for the job. Anjali looked at her phone and jumped with excited.

Both Anjali and Preeta went towards laptop to check the notification properly. Preeta was asked to come for a short interview in Mumbai.

Anjali/Preeta: Mumbai?

Sarla: What happened?

Anjali: Aunty, Preeta applied for a job as a lyric composer but now she is called for an interview in Mumbai.

Sarla: Then go

Preeta: But Maa, it is in Mumbai and I can not leave you here alone. Please try to understand.

Anjali: Am I not here Preeta?

Beeji: Anjali will take care of us,don't worry.

Preeta: I am sorry but I can not take any risk.

Preeta left for her room with the thought of not going to Mumbai. Anjali barges in her room and was trying to explain to Preeta.

Anjali: Preeta, try to understand, you need this money and with out it your family will starve. Just this once Preeta, listen to me.

Preeta: Fine, I will go. I will get this job and send the money when I am paid. I have to think for the well being of this family.

"Now that's like my Preeta", Anjali jumps in excitement.

Both heard a sound in the living room and ran there a quickly. Beeji had dropped the phone in shock.

Preeta: Dadi, what happened?

Beeji: Preeta, one of my closest friend Bani had passed away. We were best of friends. We had attended one school together. Her family is coming to Nasik to do her funeral as this is her home town.

Beeji was crying and Preeta and Anjali were consoling her. Beeji asked Preeta if she agreed to go for the interview and Preeta nodded. Sarla told her to leave tomorrow.

At night Preeta was packing her luggage. Anjali came and hugged her saying that she will miss her.

Mumbai
Luthra Mansion

A little girl ran in Karan's bedroom and hugged him from back. Karan bent and cupped her face.

"Hey Princess, you are back already?" He asked smilingly.

The little girl was revealed to be Suhasini, Rishabh and Suhani's daughter. She was the girl in Dadi's room that day. Rishabh had sent her to Suhani's mom for a couple days before Dadi had passed away.

She looked at him with a smile .

Suhasini noticed his eyes,which were red.

Suhasini: Were you crying Cha chu?

Karan: No Princess, why do you think I was crying.

Suhasini: Come on Cha chu, The Karan Luthra can lie better.

Karan bowed his head and was in tears. Suhasini wiped his tears.

Suhasini: Cha chu, no tears, your Suhasini is very strong but her Cha chu is stronger. Now get rid of those tears from your cheek and prove me right. 🙂

Karan laughed seeing her antics and he hugged her. Rishabh came there and saw the duo and smiled.

Rishabh: You met your Cha chu and forgot your dad, very bad.

Suhasini turned around and saw Rishabh. She happily ran towards him and both shared a warm hug.

Suhasini: Oh my jealous Papa ji, how was work?

Rishabh: I did not go today but leave that,tell me, how are you back so early?

Suhasini cups his face and then hugged him tearfully.

Suhasini: I heard about the death in our family dad, why are you hiding this from me?

Both brothers hugged Suhasini. She is the youngest of the family but sometimes she feels as if she is the eldest.

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Another chapter completed. I hope you readers will continue supporting me throughout the rest of chapters and your opinion matters to me. Preeran meet will happen soon don't worry😁. Their meeting is gonna be strange. Also I took a few chapters to introduce the characters properly, but Preeran will meet soon. 30 votes for the next chapter. There I am asking for a little amount of votes. Do leave a word in the comments.

~Devi Singh 🌹