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19th Feb 2020, Panjim, Goa.Karan headed towards his office in a hurry as he was running late. Of course, this was rare, as punctuality was one of his virtues. Likewise, his co-workers appreciated his work culture, as he was a man of no excuses. At 30, he had accomplished quite a lot. A head chef … Read more
The first crush of my life was an absolute charmer.He made the lonely nights of my teenage years dreamy and warmer.His first glance took away the beat of my heart.I thought my romantic journey was going to start.Towards the roads of passion, my heart drove.But he declared it was friendship, not love. I wondered how … Read more
The silence in the room disturbed everyone: Karan, his mother Sheela, Madhu, and Samiksha. His grandma decided to go inside and rest, inspecting the tense atmosphere there. Karan sat next to Samiksha. Despite the current phase both were going through, the fact still prevailed. Karan and Samiksha loved each other unconditionally and truly. “When did … Read more
Events in life do not occur as we wish. Madhu’s life turned upside down when her sister’s daughter hurt her, forgetting all her sacrifices. She had lost two people that night. One was her daughter, and the second was the love of her life. Karan had decided to set everything right for Madhu and Samiksha, … Read more
Karan had assured Madhu he would handle the matter. Later, on his way back to the hospital, he was pondering the same. It was not in his nature to make idle promises to anyone, and he meant to fulfil this one, too. After rendering his duties at the hospital, he was back home, lying on … Read more
Karan stood up quickly from his chair. “Madhu Kapoor?” Karan asked Rajeev, shocking him with his reaction. Karan took a minute to come out of this revelation. “Rajeev, can I ask you a favour?”“Please go ahead.”“I personally know Madhu. She is related to one of my former patients. Please handle this matter very, very delicately … Read more
Certainly, Madhu left no stone unturned in pampering Samiksha after her return from the hospital. She attended to her minutest need.“I missed you so much, my baby. Don’t ever leave me like this.”“No mum, I won’t but . . .”“But?”“If someone takes me away, forever, I mean, with love and care.”Nevertheless, Madhu caught her meaning … Read more
There was a knock on the door at around 1 p.m. Madhu opened it to find Dr. Karan at the doorstep. He smiled at her but at the same time asked,“Why did you open the door? You are not keeping well. Isn’t there anyone else with you?”Correspondingly, Madhu smiled and took him inside by hand.“First, … Read more
It was around 10 a.m. when Karan heard a man enquiring about Samiksha’s ward.“Thank you, sister.”Raj Sinha thanked the nurse for the information and proceeded through the corridors towards Samiksha’s ward.“Who was he asking for?” Karan clarified his doubt upon hearing her name.“Sir, he was asking for Samiksha. He is a friend from her college.”Even … Read more
“How is my princess?” Mahesh asked Samiksha, caressing her hair.“Good Dad. I missed you,” Samiksha hugged her father, and Madhu was teary-eyed during the emotional meeting of the father-daughter duo. Karan interrupted the chat after some time. “Dad, meet Karan. I mean Dr. Jaiswal. He is a very, very good doctor. Not only that, he … Read more