Here guys... finally the Epilogue of Blank is here. I appreciate all of your support and love for this story. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
On this note, I'll leave you to enjoy the final chapter of Blank and with the news that my new SMZS fan fiction is on it's way shortly, keep an eye out on my account for it. :)
BLANK::Kartik/Aman
Chapter IX: Naina More Taras Gaye Aaja Balam Pardesi
A year later
Kartik wakes up to find himself completely wrapped around Aman, placing a kiss on his forehead Kartik frees himself without waking him up. It's weekend so Kartik decides to let Aman rest for bit longer and prepare special breakfast for him, Aman's favourite: Pancakes. It's been a year and Kartik's memories still haven't returned and looking back he can see they managed just fine without his memories. Of course, it hasn't been an easy road for either of them. Kartik remembers the beginning how difficult it was for either of them to accept that and try to move on from it.
But Aman's unconditional love and support of entire Tripathi family managed to help Kartik and Aman both overcome each road block on their way. Kartik still had bad days where he would end up in dark mood cursing himself for not having his memories but as Aman promised they have been creating their new memories as they embark on new journey to rediscover each other, their love for each other. Aman was right that his mind may he forgotten but his heart, his body, his soul remembers Aman in every way and Kartik falls in love with Aman all over again.
Aman, he can wax poetry about this man and it still will never be enough. Being with this man for a year Kartik can imagine why he would have fallen for him in the first place as he hopelessly falls head over heels for the second time. He always always there with him, especially on his bad days and never letting him feel for a second that he is alone.
Kartik hums quietly feeling content as he prepares breakfast. He doesn't know what tune it is but he can feel the words are on tip of his tongue. He uses the batter to add face on the pancake and his hand moves on its own and instead of smiley face he wrote 'MLTKH'. He looks down at his has hands and the letters. It's weird but he knows what they mean its on tip of his tongue he just need to say them out loud. He looks at the letters closely.
"Mere liye tum kaafi ho." He whispers to himself. As soon those words leave his tongue something clicks. 'Mere liye tum kaafi ho, Aman.' 'Cheesy.' 'Arre pyaar ka izhaar karna cheesy kabse hogaya?' Aman's laughter, their kiss, Kartik covered in batter mix. Suddenly something unlocks in his mind and all of his memories come flooding in, all at once, every memory hitting him with such a force that his body nearly gives out.
Aman wakes up to a something crashing in the kitchen causing him to jump out of bed and rushing to kitchen. He is shocked to find Kartik almost bent over on kitchen top having difficulty breathing.
"Kartik, kya howa?" Aman rushes to him, putting hands on his shoulder. Kartik doesn't reply and stays like that for bit longer and Aman hugs him from behind trying to sooth him. Once calm, Kartik turns around in his arms and looks at Aman with his eyes welled up.
"Kartik?"
"I remember." And suddenly Aman forgets how to breathe. Kartik holds Aman's face in his hands and laughs.
"I remember, Aman. I remember, everything!" With this Kartik hugs him tightly as for Aman who is still standing there frozen, finally unfreezes.
"What?"
"I remember." Kartik whispers in his ears and the pure joy in his voice is enough to convince Aman. Breaking away from hug Aman looks in Kartik's eyes; his eyes well up seeing the familiarity in his eyes. He remembers.
"You remember." Finally it dawns to Aman and Kartik nods.
"Mere liye tum kaafi ho." With this Kartik drags Aman in for a kiss which turns more passionate. Pancakes completely forgotten as Kartik drags Aman back to bed planning on not leaving it anytime soon.