After being discharged from the hospital, Karishma was at the wheel while Haseena provided directions to a mysterious place, unknown to Karishma.
"Giraffe... Sach kaho tum kahan le jaa rahi ho?" Karishma glanced at her briefly before returning her focus to the road.
"Hum ne tumhe kidnap kar liya hai Bakri... Ab tumhe ek sunsaan jagah par le jayenge aur tumhara game over..." Haseena's voice carried a chilling whisper.
"Pehli apni halat dekho... Tute haath aur itne saare injuries ke saath ye humara game over karogi..." A playful scoff responded with light smirk.
"Humari majboori hai warna hum khud drive karte. Isliye chup chap gaadi chalo aur aage se left lena." Haseena's voice remained eerily calm.
"Ye rasta toh shehar ke bahar jata hai. Kya chal raha hai? Sach batao tumare chote se dimag mein kya chal raha hai?" Suspicion colored Karishma's voice, a skeptical eyebrow raised.
"Haan par chudail ke mukabale humare pas zyada hai." A smirk played on Haseena's lips, confidence evident.
"Sar par ek aur bandage chahiye?" Karishma's playful threat carried a mischievous glint.
"Agar ek aur bandage ka option hai toh hum usse hum tumhare muh pe prefer karenge. Bahut zyada bolti ho." Haseena's irritation laced her swift response.
"Tum kyu bhul jati ho... Hum tumhare doctor, neighbor, and most importantly, your girlfriend. Tumara game over hum kar sakte hai. Wo bhi full and final wala." Karishma's tone shifted, affection and warning blended.
"Aage jakar gaadi rok dena... Aur tum mat bhoolna hum kya karte sakte hain tumhare saath iss sunsaan jagah par. You are in danger! Poor Bakri!" Haseena's words held chilling undertones, anticipation grew.
"Hey Shivji! Aap ko bhi puri duniya mein yehi mili thi jis se hum ko pyaar hota. Kahan phasa diya aap ne..." Karishma's playful prayer to God echoed.
"Ya Allah hume bhi iss chudail se pyaar hua. Koi achi khoobsurat, shaant, samjhdar, pyaari ladki se pyaar karwate. Hume kahan phasa diya aap ne..." Haseena's mocking imitation of Karishma's prayer followed.
"Tumara sar sach mein phodenge Giraffe! Khabardar agar kisi aur ke baare mein soucha bhi," Karishma threatened and warned.
"Hum kisiko souche itni achi kismat kahan... Uff kya hi bole hum." Haseena sighed in disappointment.
"Haan haan tumara sab pata hai... Wo Tina... Sab se pehle uska bhoot nikalenge," Karishma continued to caution.
"Chiii wo! Hume chipku log bilkul nai pasand. Aur wo Tina bahut chipakti hai," Haseena expressed her disdain.
"Kya matlab hai tumara? Agar wo chipku nai hoti toh tum..." Karishma shot a pointed remark.
Haseena interrupts her immediately and joins her broken and injured hands "Maafi maate maafi... Kuch nai karenge. Rok dijiye please aage hum."
Karishma's skeptical gaze met Haseena's, as she stopped the car. Misri and Mira approached the car, and Haseena stepped out. Karishma was surprised to see them there.
"Misri... Mira! Tum dono idar? Kya kar rahe ho?" Karishma's surprise was evident in her query.
"Bakri can you shut up for 2 minutes?" Haseena's annoyance was palpable.
"Sab ready hai hai. Tu ne jaisa kaha tha. Take care!" Misri whispered to Haseena, excitement in her voice.
"Karu hum chalte hai," Mira said, coming towards Karishma."Best of luck!"
In seconds, Misri and Mira disappeared from view. Karishma stood there in confusion and puzzlement, unable to comprehend what was happening. She joined Haseena's side as they moved towards their destination.
"Hasu what's going on? Kuch toh kaho," Karishma's voice held confusion.
As they reached the place, Karishma's confusion persisted. It was the same sunset point where Haseena had proposed to be her girlfriend, but after a year, the place seemed transformed. The whole place was decorated with fairy tales, ribbons across the tress, connecting two trees. And with other stuff like balloons neon lights and stand holding a bottle of campaign.
A smile crept on Karishma's face remembering the memories as well as seeing this scenery with as usual stunning view of the cityline. She spun around taking a look a around the place. Coming to the original spot she found Haseena on her knee, holding the ring.
Yet another surprise to Karishma, for a moment she didn't know how to react but as soon as she comes out of the surprising state, Karishma bends to make Haseena stand but she doesn't.
"Hasu what are you doing!? Tumhe chot lagi hai!" Karishma's worry was evident.
"I can tolerate any pain for you. Ye kuch nai bakri," Haseena's conviction shone through her words. She continued, "Aaj se theek 10 din pehle hume realize hua... You are the one with whom I want to spend the rest of my life. My soulmate. Wo peechle 16 saal se humare saath hai aur hume pata tak nai. Aur agar shayad, Mr. Mallik ka sach samne nai aata toh hume shayad realize bhi nai hota, I want to marry you. I did propose you before, par wo instant tha and you deserve the world bakri. And the most beautiful proposal. Isliye aaj hum tumse phir se puch rahe hai. Will you marry me, Bakri?"
As Haseena completed her heartfelt proposal, Karishma was in tears. She went down to Haseena's level and hugged her tightly.
"Of course yes! Tum hazar baar bhi puchogi toh bhi humara jawab haan hi hoga," Karishma cried in Haseena's embrace.
After a while, both stood up and admired their surroundings, the environment, and most importantly, their love. Haseena lovingly held Karishma's left hand and slid the ring onto the third finger. Karishma looked at the two rings on her finger. One was given by Haseena before their relationship, and now the other, a symbol of their impending marriage.
At the very same place where they had accepted each other into their lives, they now accepted each other as life partners. Haseena gently held Karishma's neck for a slow, tender kiss. Karishma closed her eyes, feeling the love between them, and responded with equal passion, her arms wrapping around Haseena's waist. The slow kiss intensified into a passionate one, both unwilling to let go. Haseena's grip around Karishma's neck tightened as she pulled her closer. Karishma, lost in the moment of pleasure and love, clung to Haseena's t-shirt, kissing and savoring her warm lips. Under the moonlight, on the hilltop, they began a new chapter of their life. Short of breath, they finally broke the kiss, their faces flushed with desire.
Karishma took the bottle of champagne, shook it well, and sprayed it into the air, celebrating their love-filled moment.
"Toh Misri aur Mira issi wajah se yahan aaye the?" Karishma asked as she held the bottle to Haseena's lips.
Haseena took a sip and then turned the bottle towards Karishma, inviting her to drink. "Haan! Hum khud karna chahte the par humari aisi halat nai hai. Aur dost issi din ke liye hote hai"
After thoroughly enjoying the moment of love for a while, Karishma reminds herself they need to be back home."Giraffe ghar chalte hai... Sab wait kar rahe hain," Karishma said, taking the bottle away from Haseena.
"Bakri! Hum pee rahe the!" Haseena retorted.
"Enough for the month! Abhi iss condition mein bilkul nai. Medication chal rahi hai... Baad mein hum bar khareed lenge tumare liye." Karishma scolded, but her tone was filled with affection.
Haseena tried to protest, "But-"
Karishma interrupted, her tone resolute, "No 'ifs' and 'buts.' Hume sab ko batana bhi hai. Jaldi ghar chalo!"
"Aaj hi?" Haseena questioned, her confusion evident.
"Toh kya agle janam mein? Of course, abhi! Apna dimag uss Tina ke paas chhod ke aayi ho?" Karishma quipped sarcastically, walking down the hill while firmly holding Haseena's hand.
Haseena followed her, a hint of amusement in her voice, "Ab Tina kahan se aagayi?"
"Haan, tum kyu sunogi uske khilaf," Karishma rolled her eyes playfully, her tone laced with a touch of jealousy.
"Abhi humne itne pyaar se propose kiya... Phir bhi iss bakri ki sui uss bechari ke paas atki hai. Ya Allah, uss masoom ko bacha lena iss chudail ke haatho," Haseena prayed to God, her tone light and playful.
"Yehi chhod ke chale jayenge tumhe ye sab bakwas humare samne ki toh!" Karishma warned her.
They reached the car and drove home, where the entire family was eagerly waiting to welcome Haseena after a week of her absence.
The Mallik house was adorned with a colorful 'welcome back' banner, balloons, and various festive decorations. The entire family eagerly awaited Haseena's arrival, their excitement palpable.
As Haseena and Karishma entered, Cheetah and Billu sprung into action, enthusiastically popping party poppers, filling the air with colorful confetti. Laughter and cheers filled the room.
Haseena's first stop was her mother, Noor Jahan. They shared a heartfelt hug that spoke volumes of their emotions. Noor Jahan's eyes were filled with tears as she asked, "Theek hai na humari bachi?"
Haseena smiled warmly, reassured by her mother's concern, kissing her cheek. "Of course, ammi... Aapke samne ek dum fit and fine hoon."
Pushpa was next in line, and she enveloped Haseena in a tight hug. "Humne humari best friend ko bahut miss kiya. Aur Karu itna tang karti thi kya bataye..."
Returning the embrace, Haseena chuckled, "Ye Dayan toh hai hi aisi! Sab ka khoon peeti hai. Aur ab aap pareshaan mat hoiye. Ab hum sab handle kar lenge."
"Hasu di, aapko sabse zyada hum ne miss kiya," Santu said as she came over and gave her sister a warm side hug.
"Par tum dono ko itni der kyu hogayi?" Aayan asked, his concern evident.
Haseena replied, "Wo hum aapko bataenge. Pehle sabse milne toh dijiye."
Aayan smiled warmly and headed toward the kitchen. "Juice banaya hai humne humari behan ke liye. Bahut healthy hai."
Cheetah couldn't contain her curiosity. "Di, aap ko pata hai kya-kya hua?"
"Oye cheete, hum batayenge!" Santu chimed in.
Haseena continued to mingle with the rest of the family, while Karishma stood nearby, adoring her beautiful family with a heart full of emotions. Barbie, noticing the unfading smile on Karishma's face since her return, couldn't help but be curious.
Barbie tapped Karishma's shoulder playfully. "Humari behna ki muskurahat ki wajah kya hai?"
Karishma was startled by the sudden action. "Di! Aise koun daraata hai?"
"Barbie Singh!" Barbie declared proudly.
Karishma rolled her eyes in mock irritation. "Hume aap ka naam pata hai. Aur Mallik lagana bhul gayi."
Barbie playfully held up Karishma's left hand, displaying it to her sister. "Ab batao iske peeche kya raaz hai? Aur ek ungli mein do rings?"
Karishma's eyes sparkled with excitement as she reminisced about one of the most beautiful moments of her life, one that had just occurred barely an hour ago. She took a deep breath and shared her excitement.
"Giraffe ne phir se humse shaadi ke liye propose kiya," Karishma revealed, her voice filled with delight.
"Phir se?" Barbie asked, clearly puzzled.
"Haan...! Proper proposal. Pehle toh call par kiya tha aur uske baad..." Karishma stopped herself mid-sentence, the memory still somewhat painful. "Hume aapko video dekhate hain!" She eagerly showed Barbie the video of the breathtaking proposal and the beautiful arrangements that Haseena had made.
Barbie was genuinely happy for her sister, but she couldn't help but be concerned about how their family, especially Aayan, Amma, and Ammi, would react to the news. She voiced her worries, "Karu, hum sach mein bahut khush hain tum dono ke liye ki tumne shaadi jaisa itna bada faisla liya hai. Par Aayan, Amma, aur Ammi ko batana bhi zaroori hai. Wo kab batana hai?"
Karishma nodded, her face reflecting a mix of joy and apprehension. "Haan Di, humne iss baat ko seriously liya hai aur aaj hi sabko batane ka faisla liya hai. Giraffe was still not in favor of disclosing it, but I somehow convinced her. Ek taraf hume aaj itni badi khushi mili hai aur dusri taraf humko dar lag raha hai ki Amma aur Ammi kya karenge," she shared her worries and emotions.
Barbie gently placed her palm on Karishma's face, her expression filled with sisterly love and support. "Jo bhi hoga, hum tumhare saath hain. Mana lenge kisi tarah se. Par tum dono ko strong rehna padega, aur specially tumhe, kyunki abhi bhi Mr. Mallik ka asar hai, phir Haseena ka accident, aur ab tum dono ka shaadi ka faisla. Sabse zaroori baat yeh hai ki Hasu abhi bhi physically and mentally iss sab ko heal kar rahi hai," she encouraged her sister.
Karishma nodded in agreement, gratitude in her eyes. "Ji Di, hum sambhal lenge. Aapki wajah se toh hum ne itna bada faisla liya hai. Agar aap na hoti toh hume itni himmat nai milti."
Barbie smiled warmly. "Abhi dinner kar lo. Uske baad situation dekh kar batana. Hasu se bhi hum baat karenge." Her tone changed into playful one. "Waise yeh nooru aunty se Ammi kab transfer hua? Hospital mein notice kiya tha par situation nai thi ki hum kuch puch sake! Proposal ke baad yeh change aaya hai ya... Hasu...", Nudging her shoulder to Karishma's shoulder.
Karishma's cheeks instantly turns red as tomato. "Kuch bhi bakwas mat kariye!"
Karishma runs away from there to avoid a more embarrassing scene. With their sisterly bond and support, Karishma felt more confident about facing the challenges and decisions that lay ahead. At the dining table, Noor Jahan lovingly fed her daughter, mindful of the plaster on Haseena's arm. The family enjoyed a hearty dinner, and after the meal, they gathered in the living area to savor dessert. However, the atmosphere suddenly shifted as they witnessed an unexpected scene, causing them to stop eating and stare in astonishment.
"Nooru, hume chuti toh katna... Hume humari aankhon par bharosa nai ho raha hai," Pushpa exclaimed, her eyes wide with disbelief.
"Nai Pushpee... Lagta hai hume chashme ka number bahut badh gaya hai," Noor Jahan responded, mirroring Pushpa's bewildered expression.
Aayan joined in, his face reflecting the same incredulity. "Nai... Nai... Hum sab ek hi sapna dekh rahe hain."
Even Cheetah, maintaining the same shocked expression, added, "Navela aur Snaap ki itni gheri dosti ki kheer khilayi ja rahi hai..."
Meanwhile, Santu and Barbie, hidden in the kitchen, couldn't contain their laughter as they watched the scene unfold. They were laughing uncontrollably.
"Barbie di... Hume vishwas nahi hota!" Santu said, her laughter infectious.
"Pyar Santu... Pyar! Pyar andha hota hai," Barbie laughed heartily.
"Unko hosh tak nahi hai wo sab ke beech hai..." Santu remarked, still giggling.
On the other side of the room, Karishma and Haseena were seated at the dining table, with Karishma playfully feeding kheer to Haseena. On one side, four family members couldn't believe their eyes, while on the other side, two sisters were having a good laugh at the delightful chaos caused by love.