Chapter 3

Sanjana felt Heer is the one who blocks her from meeting Prem. She decided to sort out the matter. She came to meet Prem, who is busy and didn't pay any attention as usual. She acted smart and sat quietly in front of Prem. He is totally involved in his work. Heer didn't enter the cabin knowing that Sanjana is with Prem. After a long wait, Sanjana couldn't control herself. 'Prem, you are always busy. When are we going out for dinner?'

Prem 'Sanjana for the next two days I'm busy. Launching date is nearing. Its my dream project.'

Sanjana 'you are spending most of the time with you PS.'

Prem 'try to understand my situation.'

Sanjana 'after the project launch, can we visit your father and talk about our realtionship.'

Prem 'I introduced Heer as my girl friend. Dad accepted her. Sudden change will affect his health.'

Sanjana 'when are you going to introduce me to your family?'

Prem 'when I went to India with Heer, Dad..'

Sanjana interrupted with anger 'I don't want to hear Heer's name form your mouth again.' Prem tried to explain what happened in India. She is not ready to listen. 'Tell your father that I'm not ready for the marriage for another two years. I just want to show my face to him.'

Prem in angry 'stop it Sanjana. Listen to me. I married Heer.'

Sanjan is shocked 'what the hell are you talking about?'

Prem, in steady voice 'It was a total shock to us, but decided to accept for the sake of my Dad. We promised to each other that we will move on our own way after leaving India. Except my family members no one knows about our marriage. Here, she is my PS and I'm her boss. Now'

Sanjana interrupted 'is she living with you?'

Prem 'no.'

Sanjana is satisfied 'as for as you both are living away I don't have any problem. You give her some money and sent her out of our life.'

Prem clenched his fist in anger. He managed 'I cannot. What I will do, my family member visits in between. They will surely ask about Heer.'

Sanjana 'what are we going to do now?'

Prem 'Currently I'm occupied with the new project. I don't have time to think about it now.'

Sanjana 'But break the news to your father soon. After that I don't want to see Heer's face here. Just chase her out with some money.'

Prem didn't want to burst into anger. He camly 'now sanjana, please leave me to continue my job.' Sanjana left the room thinking 'I have to do something now.'

In the corridor she saw Heer coming towards Prem cabin. 'hi Ms. Heer, how are you? How is your new profession?' Heer stared at her with confusion.

Sanjana 'wife of Mr. Prem Juneja. You can't even dream about it but you got a chance to act as his wife.' Heer stood silently. Sanjana continued her words which irritated Heer 'remember that you are only acting as his wife. Don't try go beyond that.'

Heer didn't say anything but thought 'its true. I'm working for Prem.'

Sanjana 'you are a very good actress. You can try some more guys in the city after this contract. You will get more money. But stay away from my Prem.'

Heer eyes filled with tears. She bite her lips hard to hide her tears. Sanjana went away 'all the best for your next contract.'

Heer ran to her cabin. She sat on her chair and covered her face with her palm and cried. Heer wiped her tears. 'Prem won't like to see my tears.' she steadied herself and went to Prem's cabin. She didn't tell anything about Sanjana to Prem. Prem sensed something is wrong with Heer.

Prem 'Heer, are you alright? why are you crying?' he came closer to her.

Heer managed but she very well knows that he will not leave until he gets the reason 'just remembered Bapuji.'

He wiped her tears which came quickly out of her eyes and hugged her. 'Heer, I'm with you. don't cry. I cannot replace your father but I can promise you that I'll give you all the happiness your father wanted to give you.' Heer is confused about his statement but she is comfortable in his arms and she leaned on his shoulder.

In the night, Heer got ready to leave for the day. Prem came to her 'Come, I'll drop you at home.' Heer followed him without any word. Inside she is happy but she wants him to be with her tonight. She wanted to sleep in his arms. Prem parked the car in front of her flat. He quickly got down from the car and opened the door for Heer. Heer walked to the lift with doubt whether to call him in or not. To her surprise Prem too followed her quietly. She opened the door and let Prem in. Prem looked around the room 'nice.'

Heer 'like to have coffee.'

Prem 'dinner is better.' He is removing his tie and coat. Heer quickly started preparing his favourite dish. He toured her flat. His eyes fell on the photo frame near her bed side, when he went inside the bedroom to place his coat. He picked it up and smiled 'you look so beautiful and comfortable in my arms.'

When she finished the cooking, she saw him sitting in front of the TV watching cricket.

Heer came to him 'Prem, dinner ready.' He pulled her down on to his lap. He looked into her eyes. Her hands shivered and touched his face. He moved his face to close the gap between their faces. She quickly buried her lips into his throat, which made him hug her tightly. she started breathing heavily. He pushed her away kissed her lips 'I'm hungry.'

Heer got up immediately and dragged him to dinning table. He sat on the chair. She is about to sit on the opposite side of the table 'Heer, I don't think you can reach my mouth from there.' He teased.

Heer 'why I should have len' she got his point and sat next to him. Both fed each other.

Prem 'Heer, it is very nice. Where did you learn all our traditional dishes?' with a teasing face 'you have ordered it from...'

With a fake angry face 'Bapuji always makes nice traditional items. I learnt it from him only.'

After the dinner she went to kitchen to clean the dishes, as he sat on the sofa again in front of the TV.

When she came out of the Kitchen, he is not in front of the TV. Her heart felt a pain. 'Prem left without telling me.' her eyes filled with tears 'I thought he will stay with me tonight. For the first time I wanted to sleep in his arms.' She sat in the sofa 'I don't have any rights on him. I'm expecting too much from him. What Sanjana told today is true. He is not mine. I'm a character in his play.'

With eyes full of tears she turned her face around to control her sorrow. Through her tears she noticed a faded image. Her heart jumped in joy when her eyes fell on his shirt, which is lying on the sofa. She wiped her tears. 'Prem is here. where is he? He must be inside.'

She jumped out of the sofa and quickly went to her bedroom and saw him sitting in the middle of the bed keeping his head on the board. His eyes are closed and hands folded across his chest. She quickly changed into her night suit and sat in the bed on his right side. She leaned her back on his chest keeping her head comfortably near his left shoulder. He smiled and wrapped his hand around her waist. He pulled her closer and kept his chin on her shoulder. He rubbed his lips on her cheek and kissed her. He buried his head into her throat touching with his lips. She bite his ear lobe. Her hand is caressing his cheek.

Prem 'you thought I went without telling, isn't it?' he tickled her neck with his fingers.

Heer with sorry face 'Prem... woh ...'

Prem interrupted 'I promised that I'll give you all the happiness your father wanted to give you.' he rubbed her cheek with his nose 'your father surely won't like a guy who brings tears in his daughter eyes.' she smiled. she kissed his throat and buried her face into his neck. He took her hand and kissed her palm.

They both slept hugging after spending some time in chatting about Heer's childhood days with her father in that house.

Heer woke up in the morning. He is still holding her in his arms and her head on his chest.

She thought 'he didn't leave me in the middle of the night. He respects our relationship.' She kissed his cheek thinking he is still sleeping. She went to washroom. He smiled and hugged the pillow. She went to kitchen to prepare breakfast for him.

They had the breakfast. He drove to Juneja mansion. Heer decided to wait for him downstairs. Lydia came to her 'Good Morning. Ms. Heer'.

Heer 'good morning, Ms. Lydia.'

Prem 'Heer, select a suit for me?' he ran upstairs.

Heer 'Ms. Lydia, prepare the pooja thali for pooja.'

She followed him to his bedroom. He went to washroom. Heer opened his closet and took one suit for him. She placed it neatly on the bed. She arranged the items on the dresser, which is a total mess. She turned to move out. She bumped on to Prem. He is standing closely behind her wearing only a towel around his waist. 'Premmm.'

His fresh bathed body smell made her almost faint. He wrapped her waist with his hands. She placed her hands on either side of his bare shoulder. He bent down to kiss her lips. She stopped him with her palm covering his lips 'Prem, we are getting late'. He kissed her palm. She kissed his cheek shyly before running out of his hand. Prem smiled and touched his cheek, where she kissed.

He got ready and came down to attend pooja. Heer did the pooja. She is happy that Prem joined with her for pooja. They left to the office.

A man called Sanjana and informs 'Prem spend a night with Heer in her residence.'

Sanjana meets Rishab. 'Rishab, I'm doubting about Prem.'

Rishab 'I got information from some hotel staff. They are noticing some close movement between them after their return from India. Some even says they are in love.'

Sanjana 'Prem said he took her with him to play my role. I want to chase that Heer out of Prem's life.'

Rishab 'It is not so easy. He started falling for her. He never stayed with you in the night and never met you in private. But he went to her house and slept with her last night.'

Sanjana 'how can you sure that they slept together.'

Rishab 'it is a single bedroom flat. She is staying alone there. Do you think a guy can keep his emotions shut when a beautiful girl is sleeping in front of his eyes?'

Sanjana 'Prem is not that kind. He never touched me even after proposing me for marriage.'

Rishab 'I'm very much sure that Prem and Heer had relationship y'day night. Sanjana got angry.

Rishab 'I always told you to keep him with you atleast for nights. But you never did that.'

Sanjana 'his mobile always rings and disturbs our privacy. I hate that sound.'

Rishab 'that is his power and money. Now he has gone behind another girl for his need. He scolded you in front of that girl. Don't you remember that?'

Sanjana 'do something and finish that stupid?'

Rishab 'Only Y'day Prem told you about Heer. Something happens to Heer now then he will surely doubt you. We have to wait for few more days to take any move.'

Sanjana 'how long we have to wait?'

Rishab 'you try to keep him with you during nights.'

Sanjana 'that is not possible until the launch of his new project, which is t'row. He never allows anyone to come between his work.'

Rishab 'make sure from t'row night, he is staying with you. We have to trap him. Till now you don't have any proof that he proposed you. Not even a single picture.' smiled cheaply 'a big business man, but didn't even give you a ring. Even an ordinary man will try to give something for his girl friend. Till now you didn't receive a single rose from him.'

Sanjana in anger 'I thought he loves me madly. Juneja empire is bigger than this rings and roses. so I didn't give importance for that.'

Rishab 'its your fault. He never tried to touch you. So his feelings for you is not real. I don't know why he proposed you. I'm sure he is also confused about his proposal to you.'

Sanjana 'I never thought Heer will peep in my life.

Rishab 'it is your fate. Heers luck. Prem started notice the difference between you and Heer. Heer has catched a place in his heart by showing her love and respect to his family. You forgot to notice that he is an obedient son to his parent.'

Sanjana 'from T'row Prem will be with me in the nights.' she smiled 'Prem you are not going to be with that bitch anymore.'

Prem came to his cabin, where Heer is busy checking the arrangements over phone. He sat on the couch keeping his head back. Heer went to him and sat near to him. He pulled her closer by keeping his hands around her shoulder. She leaned on to his shoulder and kept her hand on his chest 'Prem, are you tensed about t'row, new project launch?'

Prem 'little bit nervous.' He took her hand from his chest and kissed her palm.

She turned his face towards her and placed her palm on his cheek 'Prem, go home and take rest. We will meet t'row morning.'

He cupped her face and touched her nose with his 't'row you have to stay with me through out the event.'

Heer nodded and kissed his cheek 'I'll be with you.' Heer got up to leave. Prem stopped her by holding her hands. She turned to him. He placed his head on her stomach. She kept her hands on his head and hugged him. Her hands are caressing his hair. She knelt before him and touched his forehead with hers. He cupped her face and gently rubbed her cheek with his lips. 'you are my strength, Heer.'

Part - 12

In the office, after the successful launch of the new project, Prem went to his cabin. Heer came to him with a cup of coffee. He took it from her with his right hand. she turned to leave.

He hugged her from behind with his left hand. Keeping his hand on her stomach and chin on her shoulder, he whispered into her ear 'you always know what I wanted.' He kissed her cheek. 'thanks Heer. you helped me to launch the project successfully in time.'

Heer smiled 'I didn't do anything. It's a reward for your hard work.'

Prem moved his lips to her earlobes and gently rubbed 'Heer, will you be with me always like this?'

She arched her neck back and rested on his shoulder when his lips moved down to her throat. Her hands moved to touch his cheek. Her eyes closed. 'ha Prem, I'll be with you always.' He kissed her throat, which made Heer whisper 'Premmm.'

Prem mobile rang. He placed the cup down still holding Heer in his arm, he picked up the phone and saw Sanjana's name flashing on it. He put the mobile in silent and hugged Heer with his both hands.

Heer 'answer the call.'

Prem 'it is not important.'

He is kissing her cheek. He slowly turned her towards him. He placed his hand behind her head. She bent her head back. That gave signal to him to kiss on her throat. He moved down to her neck kissing gently on throat. They broke apart hearing the door opening sound.

Preet peeped in 'hi PB'. He turned to other side. 'oh sorry. I came in at wrong time.'

Heer buried her face into Prem's chest. Prem kissed her forehead. She slowly hides behind Prem. 'Preet, what a surprise.' he stood putting his hands into his pocket.

Preet 'ha PB, I wanted to give you surprise first then to Bhabi. but you both are here.' Preet walked in.

Prem went to Preet and hugged him. Preet whispered to Prem 'PB, why can't you close the door properly while you are romancing with Bhabi.'

Preet touched Heer feets. Prem phone rang. She picked it up and answered the call. Preet with confusion 'Bhabi..'

Prem 'my PS too.'

Preet winked at Prem 'ho 24X7 romantic couple.'

Prem 'how is Dad and Ma?'

Preet ' They are fine. My friend Raj is getting married to his girl friend Meera. She is also our batch mate. So I cannot avoid their marriage.'

Prem 'okay. We'll go home.' Preet started walking towards the door. Heer looked at Prem with questioning face. Prem stretched his one hand towards Heer. She quickly came into his hand. 'shall we move.' He kissed her cheek. She nodded. As soon as they stepped out of the room they walked normally as if they are boss and PS. Preet didn't notice that, as he is walking ahead of them and busy with his mobile.

On the way home, Prem parked the vehicle in front of Heer's flat.

Preet 'PB, why you stopped the car here?'

Prem 'Heer stayed here before marriage. We didn't take things completely. She needs some things for her. You stay here in the car. We'll be back in few minutes.'

Preet 'okay. Come fast. Don't start romancing there. ' Prem and Heer went to her flat.

Prem 'Heer pack your things.'

Heer 'how long I have to stay there?' Prem sat in the sofa.

Prem without thinking 'rest of your life.'

Heer without thinking 'okay.' Then they realised what they said, both looked at each other and smiled. Prem moved near to Heer 'I want you to be with me always.' He hugged her.

Heer with a smile 'I'll be.' Teasingly she 'Now, will you allow me to pack? Otherwise Preet .' he released her from his arms. Heer started packing her things. Prem is happy 'Heer is staying with me'.

As soon as they reached juneja mansion, Heer quickly changed and went to prepare the table for dinner. Preet and Prem joined her in the table. Preet is continuously teasing Prem and Heer.

Heer is silent and smiling. Prem gave angry look to Preet for teasing Heer too much.

Heer suddenly 'Preet, how is Megher?' Preet became silent. Prem looked at Heer and then Preet 'Who is Megher?'

Heer 'Preet Juneja's would be wife.' Prem with surprise looked at Preet 'you didn't say anything about her.' Prem is thinking 'she knows my family members heart.'

Preet silently went to his room after dinner to escape from Heer's teasing.

In the bedroom Heer picked up a pillow and went to Couch. Prem looked at her with confusion. 'Heer, whenever we are together, we always slept hugging. I missed you very badly.' Heer looked at him.

Prem with a puppy face 'I didn't even sleep properly without you.' Heer kept her hands on her waist and gave fake angry look.

Prem with a smile 'I'm sleepy. Are you coming are not? Prem carried her to the bed and placed gently on the bed. 'You always wanted me to carry to the bed.' he slipped next to her and hugged her. She hugged him back.

Prem 'I'll not leave you today.' Heer looked at him with the expression 'what are you going to do?'

Prem rolled on top of her. 'I'm going to celebrate the success of our project launch.' Heer eyes wide open. He moved his face down to hers. Her lips parted when his lips touched hers. He gently rubbed his lips on hers. Her hands are around his neck. He kissed the corner of her lips. His phone rang. Prem grinned while she giggled. He attended the call. Lalit and Gaya3 spoke to Heer first then Prem. Lalit asked every bit about the project Launch.

When Prem hang up the phone, Heer is already asleep. She is keeping her head on his chest. Prem smiled and wrapped his hand around her waist and switched off the light.

Next day, Sanjana came to the office. Heer is busy in Prem cabin. Prem is not there. Sanjana stromed in 'Ms.Heer, Where is Prem?'

Heer 'he is in the Press conference. You wait here. He will be back soon.'

Sanjana sat in the sofa and picked up the magazine. Heer is busy in her work. After half an hour Sanjana asked Heer to inform about her to Prem.

Heer 'Ms. Sanjana, it is not possible. It is a live coverage.'

Sanjana 'I cannot wait. Inform him that I'm here.'

Heer 'Reporters will start enquire about you. That will put Mr. Prem in difficult situation.'

Sanjana 'you are trying to take my place. You are afraid that he will announce me as his would be wife.'

Heer looked at her with angry 'what are you talking about?'

Sanjana 'Ms. Heer don't cross your limit. You went to India as an actress to save Prem's father life. Remember, your character part is over. Stay away from Prem.'

Heer 'Ms. Sanjana, you misunderstood me.'

Sanjana 'you are planning to trap him. you took him with you to your residence y'day.'

Heer 'you are blaming me unnecessarily.'

Sanjana 'shut up. I know, you are behind his money. You will be paid for your acting. I'll not allow you to come in between us. Prem is only for me. I'll finish you today. From today he will be with me.' victorious smile 'every night.'

Heer is angry. Sanjana argued with Heer. Heer blocked her way out to room so that she cannot go to the room, where Prem is answering media. Sanjana slapped Heer.

Prem came in after finishing the meeting and saw Sanjana and Heer exchanging angry look. Before Heer open her mouth,

Sanjana 'Prem, Heer should have told me to wait for you instead she slapped me.'

Prem looked at Heer with anger. Heer stood there with shock. Sanjana grabbed Prem hand dragged him out with her. Before leaving, She gave a victory smile to Heer. Heer felt someone is hitting her heart with a heavy hammer. She shattered and sat on the sofa with tears.

In juneja Mansion in the night, Heer is looking at the sky and thinking about Sanjana. 'Prem believed Sanjana's words and went with her. Why he is treating me like this? I have to talk to him today and finalise it.'

Preet went to his friend marriage and staying out with his friends today. So Heer thought this is the right time to discuss the matter with Prem.

Heer thought 'Prem is in love with Sanjana. Why he is behaving with me like this. Why I allowed him to touch me.'

Inner heart 'you are in love.'

Heer 'no. I know that I'm here for his Dad.'

Inner heart 'You are jealous. You fear that Sanjana will snatch Prem away.'

Heer 'no. I know my limits.'

Inner heart 'then why are you getting angry now? he is not yours, Sanjana's'

She is struggling with her thoughts 'What is my future after he sends me away out of his life?'

Prem came. His face showed happiness of his heart. She waited until he settled down. She picked up pillow from the bed and walked to couch.

Prem 'Heer, where are you going?'

Heer 'I'm going to sleep in the couch from today.'

Prem 'Heer, don't spoil my mood. I'm very happy today.'

Heer ignored him and lay down on the couch. Prem came to her and carried her to the bed. 'okay. You want me to carry.' She protested. He placed her down on the bed. She quickly moved to the other end of the bed and got out of the bed. Prem blocked her way. She pushed him aside. He tried to hug her. She protested and threw an angry look.

Prem 'Heer, what happened to you today?'

Heer 'you requested me to act as your wife and I accepted. That doesn't mean that we should behave as husband and wife even inside the four walls. My job is to act in front of your family members only.'

Prem got angry 'don't talk rubbish. I'm tired. Come.' He pulled her. She pushed him aside. He touched her shoulder. She shrugged it away. She went away from him and stood facing the wall. He went to her and hugged her behind. Rubbing his nose on her cheek he said 'Heer'.

She pushed him away with full force and turned towards him 'don't touch me. What are you thinking about me? 'you are playing with my emotion' with tears in her eyes 'you are using me for your'' he slapped her hard on her cheek. She fell down on the floor. He stormed out of the room to terrace.

In the terrace, Prem is restless. He hit his fist on the wall 'I hit her with this hand. Why I did like this? How can I do this to Heer?' he kicked his feet on the floor. 'I have to talk to Heer.' He went down after 5 minutes.

The scene he saw freeze him to death. Heer is still on the floor and there is no sign of conscious in her. He quickly grabbed her and placed on the bed. He pats her cheek 'Heer, Heer open your eyes.' He splashed water on her face. She didn't respond. He called the doctor.

Doctor checked up Heer. 'Mr.Prem, nothing to worry. I think she didn't eat anything from the morning. She will be okay. Give her something to eat as soon as she opens her eyes.' Prem went to Heer with tears in his eyes. Then only he remembered morning breakfast time discussion.

***Falsh back

Prem and Preet having their breakfast. 'Bhabi, you are not taking your breakfast?'

Heer 'no. today Karvachauth.'

Preet 'ho. Fasting for your dear husband. ' he turned to Prem 'Mr. Prem Juneja, don't drown in your office work today. Come home early and break your wife fasting.'

While leaving Preet whispered to Prem 'PB, don't forget to give bhabi gift that she likes.'

***End

Prem hit his head with fist 'I did a very big mistake.' he sat on the bed leaning his head on the board and took her head and placed on his chest. He wrapped her with his hands and looked at Heer. After few minutes she slowly opened her eyes.

Prem with tears 'Sorry Heer.'

Heer thinking 'what a lovely gift he is giving to me? sorry.' Prem helped her to sit on the bed.

Heer 'Prem, today Karvachauth. i..'

Prem closed her mouth with his hand. He took her to the terrace. She saw everything ready there.

Prem tried to cheer her up 'See, the moon is still waiting for you to finish the fast.'

She looked the moon through the sieve and then Prem face. He gave water to her. Then they both went down to have food. He fed her. She didn't talk to him. She ate with complete silent, which kills him.

After finishing dinner, he took her to their room. She silently slipped into the bed. He lay down next to her and pulled her on to his chest. He kissed her cheek where he slapped her earlier.

He pulled out something from his pocket. He opened his palm in front of her. She saw a pair of diamond earrings. He gently replaced her earrings with the one he bought. Heer eyes filled with tears. He wiped it and hugged her closely with him. 'Heer, t'row the drama will come to an end.'

Heer heart filled with sadness 't'row, he will throw me out of his life.'

Next day morning, Heer got up early. Prem is still sleeping. his hands around her waist. her head on his chest. Heer with tears placed a kiss on his forehead 'last kiss to my Prem.' with tears falling down her cheek, she ran fast to the washroom. She cried silently standing in front of the mirror. She remembered all the good times with him. Her eyes fell on the earrings. 'last gift from my Prem.' She quicky got ready and did the pooja. 'My last pooja in this house.' her eyes filled with tears. She went to their room, he is not in the bed. She placed the prasath on the table and note 'Prem, today I have lots of work to finish. So I'm going early to office.' and went to office.

When Prem came out of the washroom, he noticed the prasath and note on the table. 'why Heer left early? What work?' He went to office without even having breakfast. 'Heer, I'm coming. I have a big surprise for you.'