Part 7 – Woven Fates

Samiksha’s mom entered the living room to find the smiling faces of her daughter and Karan. She sensed the joy on Samiksha’s face and asked,
“Um Karan, did you see the rose Samiksha received in the morning? It’s a beautiful one. Certainly, whoever is the sender admires her. Do you have any idea who might be the sender?”
“I sent it, Aunty. To your loving, doted, responsible daughter.” Looking into Samiksha’s eyes, Karan replied without any inhibition to Samiksha’s mother, thereby proving his clear and genuine heart.

“I am so happy for you both. It takes a clear conscience to open your heart, Karan. I am glad Samiksha chose you.”
Samiksha sprang up from the sofa to hug her mother tightly.
“I know, Aunty. We both have been acquainted for a very short period, but still.”
“Karan, years of togetherness fail to bring life and love into relationships. Sometimes, the best relationship is the one that your heart and soul approve of instantly. There are no questions, no doubts. Your heart just says ‘yes. ‘”
“May I take your daughter out for some time?”

Samiksha eyed her mom,

with curiosity.
“Yes dear, why not? Um, can you have lunch and then go?”
“Actually, I promised Dad we would have lunch together. Next time, for sure. One more thing: Thank you.” Karan hugged her mom.
In the evening, Karan and Samiksha left for their first outing. As soon as they sat in the car, Karan noticed Samiksha’s nervousness.
“Hmm, when I came here this morning, I was full of doubts and worried, too.”
“You and worried? Doesn’t go well”, she replied with a smirk.

“Madam, your approval was pending. How will my heart not worry, ha?” he took her hand carefully and continued, “I was terrified, Samiksha. The way you left my office after our first meeting created some clouds of panic, but as soon as I saw your face, those disappeared.”
Samiksha was still under the sweet impact of his newly declared love for her. She looked at him and tried to put words together.
“I was rude that day. I took it too personally. When people applaud and praise your work, accepting criticism with grace is difficult.”
She rested her head on his shoulder and kept her hand on his chest, feeling his heartbeats.

Karan was happy

when Samiksha showed him this gesture of trust.
“Let us go. I want to show you a beautiful place.”
He drove the car towards a calm, pleasant destination. It was called The Mayem Lake.
The joy on Samiksha’s face was not hidden from Karan. He opened his car door and gave his hand to her to get her out.

The view was eye-pleasing and divine. It looked like a fairy tale was coming to life near the lovely Mayem Lake, one more time after many years.

The duo walked hand in hand towards the lake. The soothing breeze and the mixed red, yellow, and orange shades of the sky added to the beauty of that moment.

They sat on a bench and observed the calm, serene beauty of the spot. Samiksha looked at him and said,
“You know what, Karan? My mom knows this place very well. She used to come here many years ago, along with the love of her life.”
“Your dad ha.”
“No. She was in love with a boy when she was young. They were madly in love, but he betrayed her.”
Karan glanced at her in anticipation.
“Their family was against their relationship. They decided to elope and marry. But the boy did not turn up at the last moment. My mom waited for him for a long time but was heartbroken and devastated. Love at a tender age can hurt Karan, especially if it doesn’t work out. It’s challenging to overcome that state. Luckily, I haven’t experienced that trauma.”
“And you never will.”

Karan interrupted her.

“Sorry, I spoke in between.”
“It’s OK, Karan. I love the way you speak your heart out and keep it free from cobwebs of unspoken thoughts. Um, that is all I know about this place.”
“Coincidentally, even my father shared a story of his youthful years and told me about the true love of his life. And you know what? She wasn’t my mom. She was the girl he had met years before and truly worshipped. But things did not work out as planned.”

He giggled and continued.
“Samar Khanna, he had everything, yet he could not marry the love of his life. I pray to the universe that we stay together as long as we live.”
Samiksha smiled.
“What?”
“Mr. Karan, I never knew you were a poetic lover.”
“Hmm, then you don’t know this chef at all.”

Saying this, he cupped her face in his palms and looked deep into her eyes.
“I love you, Samiksha.”
She touched his and whispered, “I love you, Karan.”
He kissed her in the beautiful backdrop of a setting sun amid a reddish yellow, calm sky.

To be continued/-

https://blogbyhema.com/2021/02/19/my-collection-of-poems/

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