Hearing her sister's cry and words made Preeta realize that killing herself wasn't the best way to solve her problems. Her mum may be dead and Karan may have left her but that didn't mean she was alone. She still had her unborn child, Shrishti, Jhanki, her grandma and Sophia's family who love her unconditionally. And then there was Rishabh who surprised her by being here but again she wasn't so surprised because he's among the few Luthras who has never really judged her and that made her happy. She still had people who cared.

When Shrishti asked for her hand, she was giving it to her but then slipped and fell in water that was running so fast. This isn't what she wanted; she had decided to live and not die. She didn't wanna leave her sister and family it perhaps this was destiny.
As she fell, she called out her sister to help her but it was too late. She  was scared and tried to fight but the water was too much. She felt like her lungs were pressing down that suddenly needed to breathe more than ever before; she was confused and disoriented of shattered light through water. Neither did she see nor breathe and didn't know which way is up and down. She knew she was going to die because the vision at the edge of her sight seemed to turn black flecks, her lungs were burning and she felt like her chest was being pressed right in the centre by the giant fist and pulled apart at the same time. She felt a sense of nausea and her whole body felt tingly and rigid, her ears throbbing and she could hear her own heartbeat and her lat few pulses.
It was cold, but she was also numb, tingly. Her limbs felt dead, heavy and had no control over them. As her vision went black eventually, but also a little flashes of sparks as her eyes move, trying to find light.
After fighting so much she finally accepted that this was it because there was no surviving and no one to help her. She hoped that one day her family forgives her and try to be happy. She couldn't breathe anymore and only inhaled water as silence took over and there was nothing to be done as her body was swept away by running water to God knows where.

Shrishti had forwarded her hand for Preeta and she saw that sister was gonna hold her her but then a few seconds later she watched horrifying as her sister slipped and fell as she heard her call out to help to her. Shrishti panicked and was shocked at what just happened. She tried to call Preeta but nothing and couldn't see her either. She shouted at people to help get her sister but everyone was in shock and some were talking about how her sister has just committed suicide, others wondered why a beautiful girl would wanna kill herself however there was no one to answer those questions.

Sophia and Sam came and held her tried to calm her down but they weren't helping because they were both in the same situation.  Sophia never thought that this is how she would lose her best friend and Shrishti didn't think she would lose both her mom and sister in the such a small time and it was so saddening. She was never gonna see those beautiful smiles and laughters, the tears they shed together. She remembered the good times, celebrations, tears, the hugs and also when she stood up for her form people, the silly jokes they made and above all the sacrifices Preeta  made for her only made her cry even more. This isn't how it was supposed to end. They had so much dreams to fulfil and now those dreams were gone because her sister is gone.
She then Rishabh standing by and the anger just increased, she attacked him but Rishabh like the rest of them was still in shock especially with what he has just heard and seen. He got shocked to know that Sarla was dead and that she died after learning about Preeta's pregnancy which happens to be Karan's and he's sure none from his family know about these events.

Rishabh always suspected that something was going on between Preeta and Karan but didn't know it went this far that a baby was involved. He always had these feelings for Preeta but took a set back and instead started to see Preeta as a sister and family. He always admired the way she carried herself but witnessing her die only brought heart ache, anguish, sadness among other things. He couldn't even feel Shrishti's attacks or curses until he felt slaps land on his chest but even then he couldn't do anything because Shrishti was right.

"This is your fault and your family; my mum and sister are dead because of Karan and everyone in your family. He broke her and she couldn't take it and my mum she had a heart attack because of what Karan did to my sister. I will never forgive you or anyone in your family. You are murders and hurt less people; am going to make sure that everyone gets to know who Luthras really are; that's a promise. Karan....he... ha..s.. ki..lled her.

When Rishabh heard those words, he couldn't do or say anything because Shrishti's accusations were true; his family destroyed this poor family. They are to blame for the deaths of both Preeta and Sarla. Auroras were always there for them through think and thick but how did they repay them back?, he felt guilty for not helping where he could, for not listening where he needed to and now it's too late.

"Am sorry Shrishti", he said innocently.

" Saying sorry is never gonna bring them back so I suggest you leave and never show your face again. Get lost from here and congratulate Karan for me. Now leave".

Rishabh didn't want to leave but due to much persuasion from Sophia he left feeling so heartbroken. He has lost his friends and he doesn't think Aroras will ever forgive them for what has happened because whelther they like it or not they are to blame. His brother messed up big time and now he has to hear from him; actually his family has to hear from him.

The police was called but even then, they couldn't do anything since it was now dark however with how the water was running, they told Shrishti that no one can survive such water hence Preeta was declared dead and the police will look for her body the following day. Shrishti cried uncontrollably, she felt heartbroken because the other piece of her is dead. The love she had for her sister was incomparable; she would go to the ends of the earth for her and do anything for her and vice versa. She can't believe that both the people she loves the most are now dead. How was she gonna live without them?. And how was she gonna break the news of Preeta's death to the people they left at home?. Life was so unfair and so was God.

At Luthra house, the mood there was of guilt, shame, regret and sadness. They trusted the very people who wanted to ruin their family and condemned the innocent Aroras. They regretted how mistrusful and how they treated Preeta and her family, the accusations made against them was all haunting them especially Karan. When he decided to take revenge, he didn't care how he felt; he just wanted to hurt the person who had hurt his dad even if it was the woman he loves. He remembered how she pleaded to him to not leave her behind but he didn't listen and now every time he closes his eyes it's that pleading and crying face he sees. He regrets it and doesn't even know how he's gonna rightfy his wrongs especially if he was ready to marry another one.  He felt like he was suffocating and felt a heavy feeling in his chest and scared too. He was feeling like something was wrong, his hurt was pumping so heavy but didn't know why. He also felt very very sad and maybe it was because he hurt his love but what he didn't know that something terrible had happened to his love. He was sweating and selfloathing, muttering to himself because guilt was eating him up however his chest was hurting too much and didn't understand it. He should've done better, he should've believed her but he made her believe that he had trusted her and then lied and betrayed her.

Since he was feeling too much; he decided to take a long drive and cool off whatever feelings he was feeling at the time but when he reached at the door way Rishabh was preparing to knock. They starred at each other however Rishsbh had that look of anguish while Karan had both guilt and anguish. He remembered how Rishabh told him all the time that he believed Preeta, that she was innocent and couldn't hurt anyone but he was one of the people he got angry with for trusting Preeta and even accused of being in love with Preeta which was true but Karan didn't know that. For Rishabh looking at Karan only brought back the memories of what he has just learned and seen. Knowing he hurt Preeta and his child only angered Rishabh.

Karan tried leaving but Rishabh blocked his way.

"What's your problem?, Can't you see that I want to go somewhere and your blocking me?".

"Your not going anywhere until you hear what I have to say?"

On top of the guilt, Karan was also angry hence he pushed Rishabh away of the way but instead he got a punch from Rishabh that he fell down. Others who were sitting had to get up and see what was happening.

"What the hell man? What was that for? Karan hit Rishabh too and then a fight began however Rahki came and ordered them to stop.

"He started it", Karan said pointing at Rishabh.

"Its because you deserve it. Everything started with you when you ruined innocent lives".

The rest wondered how Rishabh got to know what happened with Sheilyn and Mahira because he wasn't here when they got exposed.

"What are you talking about?" Karan asked

"What am I talking about? Are you that stupid that you don't know what you did? Oh my bad, I forgot that you are the Karan Luthra and let me congratulate you on wedding; I bet you are now happy after taking your revenge".

"Rishabh stop, this is your brother your talking to and you can't treat him like that", Kareena told him.

"You've got no right to say anything because this is your fault as much as its his. You always let him and encouraged his behaviours towards the Aroras and let me applaud for that because your revenge got results. You've got no idea the kind of damage you inflicted on that poor family. You wanted to hurt and break them?, you did it brother"

"Are the Aroras fine?", Sammy asked worriedly especially after how Shrishti left from their house.

However Rishabh ignored Sammy's question and instead asked Karan a few of them.

"Did you ever wonder what consequences would come from taking revenge on that family? Or what may happen as a result? "

Karan didn't say anything because he didn't know

"Since you can't answer that I guess you didn't". He then turned and looked at his aunt and grandma the other two people who hated Preeta and said.

"You must be thrilled and happy that your dearest nephew and grandson finally got married to the woman you chose for him. You have your two daughters-in-laws.  Isn't that what you wanted (Rishabh isn't aware that sheilyn and mahira were exposed). I have to congratulate you on your win. He then sat down and started crying uncontrollably.

His mother was concerned and asked what the matter is and Rishabh tomorrow morning we shall go to Sarla and ask for forgiveness from her and her daughters.

"It too late mum, apologises won't fix the damage and they will never forgive us because both Aunt..Sar...la and Pre..e..ta are....dead so is your unborn child Karan because she was pregnant or are you going to denay it as well"

"What?"

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