Continued.

She turns and Karan is shocked to see her miserable state. Her eyes were red and her face was full of tears. It was more than crying, it was the kind of desolate sobbing that comes from a person drained of all hope. She sank to her knees. Her tears mingled and her gasping wails echoed around the room. The pain that flowed from her was as palpable as was the frigid fall wind and soon the only person at her side was her love, struggling to keep his tears silent.

A single tear slid down from his warm, chocolate-brown eyes, followed by another one, and another one, until soon, a steady stream of salty tears flowed it's way down his pale cheek, releasing the sadness and sorrow that has been held inside of him for all this time but still he did not make a sound. At the same time, a girl with deep, black eyes, let out a heart wrenching wail, that was followed by a series of blatant tears. 

She sobbed into his chest unceasingly, hands clutching at his overcoat. He held her in silence, rocking her slowly as her tears soaked his chest. A tiny lapse let her pull away, blinking lashes heavy with tears, before she collapsed again, her howls of misery worsening. The pain must have come in waves, minutes of sobbing broken apart by short pauses for recovering breaths, before hurling her back into the outstretched arms of his grief.

Karan (controlling his tears): Kya hua babydoll...

Preeta: Bohot darr lag raha hai Karan...bohot zyaada...

Karan rubs her back to calm her down.

Preeta (crying): Aisa lag raha hai jaise...jaise tum mujhe...ch...chod ke...

Karan: Kabhi nahi jaunga!! Never!!

Preeta: Phir bhi...

He breaks the hug and cups her face, wiping her tears with his thumb.

Karan: Mein samajh sakta hu...tumhari aankhon mein woh darr aur woh dard dikhai de raha hai mujhe...jo itne samay se tumhare andar hai... par mujhe pyaar bhi nazar aa raha hai...woh pyaar jo shayad tum mujhe de sakti agar yeh ghaav na hote toh...babydoll, I am not perfect, yet I love you aur mein jaanta hu pyaar ka matlab kya hota hai...mujhe ek mauka do aur mein tumhe yeh prove kar dunga...Let me join you in that pain, walk with you, feel the same torture I know you bare. And one day I'll find just the right way to bring you home, my love...

Preeta smiles.

Preeta: I don't want you to prove anything to me...just find me and bring me back home... please...

Karan (smiles): I will...

Preeta smiles and hugs him, feeling safe and comfortable in his arms. He closes his eyes and smiles. He wrapped an arm around her shoulders and pulled her close, gently rubbing her arm. Despite the heaviness in her stomach, it fluttered at the feeling of her body pressed against his. She sunk into the warmth of his side, appreciative of the simple gesture. The hug was a simple enough gesture - affection, perhaps the fragile beginnings of love. The arms that held her were soft, yet strong. The feel of her body so close to his, soothed him more than he had expected.

Karan (with eyes still closed): Chale??

Preeta (still in his embrace, with eyes closed): Hmmm...

Later.

Preeta and Karan come downstairs, her hand wrapped around his arm, both smiling.

Everybody looked in awe at the beautiful couple in front of them. The best anyone could have ever seen. Shrishti looks at Sameer and both smile. Kritika and Ayaan hand over the rings to them. Karan forwards his hand for her and she keeps her left hand in his, smiling. He makes her wear the ring. Everybody claps. Preeta too makes Karan wear the ring. Both look at their rings and smile, promising each other to be together for eternity.

Sameer: Aaj ke special couple ki taraf se ek special dance toh banta hai!!

Everybody cheers for them. Preeta and Karan look at each other. Karan bends on his knees, shocking Preeta.

Karan (smiles): May I have the honour of dancing with you, pretty lady??

Everybody: Say yes!!!

Preeta blushes and gives her hand in his.

Preeta (smiles): Yes...

Everybody hoots. Karan stands up and takes her to the dance floor. The lights are dimmed and the spotlight focuses on the lovely couple.

Karan:

Na jiya zindagi ek pal bhi 
Tujhse hoke judaa sun zara

Preeta:
 
Bin tere mujhse naaraaz tha dil 
Tu mila hai toh hai keh raha

Karan and Preeta start with a to and fro motion. The people around them disappear. They can only see each other, hear the music and feel love.

Karan:

Main toh tere rang mein 
Rang chuka hoon 
Bas tera ban chuka hoon 
Mera mujhme kuch nahi sab tera...

He swirls her and gently makes her fall in his arms. He mouths the lyrics for her. She smiles.

Preeta:

Main toh tere dhang mein 
Dhal chuki hoon 
Bas teri ban chuki hoon 
Mera mujhme kuch nahi 
Sab tera, sab tera
Sab tera, sab tera...

She sings the lyrics and comes behind him, back hugging him. He smiles.

Karan:

Phir dil ke raaston pe 
Teri aahat jo hui 
Har dhadkan jashan mein hai 
Yeh inaayat jo hui...

He holds her hand and brings her in front. He keeps her hand on the left side of his chest and dances with her.

Preeta:

Main toh tujhe milke jee uthi hoon 
Teri dhadkan mein chhupi hoon 
Mera mujhme kuch nahin 
Sab tera, sab tera
Sab tera, sab tera...

She wraps her hand around his neck and he holds her close by her waist. They join their foreheads.

Karan:

Jis pal tu saath mere 
Uss pal mein zindagi hai 
Tujhe paake paaya sab kuch 
Koi khwahish ab nahi hai...

He takes her hands and lifts her in the air. He twirls her and back hugs her, resting his chin on her shoulder.

Preeran (together):

Mmm.. main toh bas tujhse hi bani hoon 
Tere bin main bewajah hoon 
Mera mujhe kuch bhi nahi 
Sab tera, sab tera
Sab tera, sab tera..

She turns and joins her forehead with his. She then keeps her head on his chest and smiles. He holds her waist and they gently move to and fro, only feeling each other.

Sab tera, sab tera
Sab tera, sab tera...

Everybody claps for them, bringing them back to their senses. They look at each other and then at their entangled hands. Both smile. Preeta tries to free her hand, but he doesn't let her do so.

Karan (in mind): Ab nahi babydoll...kabhi nahi...ab mein tumhe apne aap se dur jaane nahi dunga...

The engagement gets over and everybody returns to their home.
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Precap:-
Spending some time together.