A Difficult Choice

Shivansh glanced at Prarthana who stared blankly at him wondering why he would make such request even he wondered why his grandmother would only give him SKY if he accepts to be with Prarthana reminiscing their conversation

"What do you want Shivansh? You don't usually come to me"

I just want to spend time with you today grandma smile nervously handing her an apple , grandma do you remember the project I told you about?"

Which one exactly? "

I told you I wanted to acquire SKY"

Yes , so have you acquired it ? "

No grandma how can I acquire it when it's yours, would you pass it on to me? It's infrastructure is now a bit old I want to reconstruct it and expand it, what do you say ? It's in a good location and would be a nice place for foreigners to visit"

Is that why you came back? For Sky"

No grandma I came back because you told me to , but while I'm here why don't I gain something from you . Grandma everyone have what makes them happy and my happiness is in the business world , acquiring more wealth getting assured that I would be financially secured always' .

So only wealth gives you security?"

Yes grandma and you too " he chuckled

Chuckles " what about a good family? Someone you can lean on ? Having someone you can easily be vulnerable with ?"

I have you right ? Do I need someone else and grandma I just want to be more responsible"

What if I am not with you anymore? Who will put a smile on your face? Who will worry about you Shivansh?"

Grandma!!!!, you are not going anywhere you will do all that for me, right?"

I know you are like this because every faith you had in family got destroyed but don't stir up a fight between yourself and Harleen. I know you solely want to acquire SKY because she wants it too"

Are you going to give it to her ?"

Smiles caressing his hair " she knows the business you don't

Shivansh roll his eyes" she knows everything"

Agni chuckle

Grandma, she hurt me , she frustrated me and my father never believed my words because he danced to the tunes of her father's wealth . I want to show her that I am capable too"

Aren't you also the same, you are ready to marry Poonam because her father would give you benefits"

It's different grandma"

I won't give you SKY Shivansh, your father wants you to be with Poonam and I have someone else for you and you want SKY what would you do ? "

Shivansh eyes roamed around the room once more only to see Prarthana's photos on her bed side table he pretended not to have seen it walking out quietly before muttering "is grandma stalking Prarthana is she grandma's choice ? Smirk " wow Prarthana you are truly something not just Raunak but you are also connected to my grandmother

Mr Shivansh I am your brother's fiancee and I won't betray him" she turned away her face

You are betraying no one I just need your help my grandmother is seriously ill and she doesn't want to take any treatment only if she sees you beside me please help me "

No how can we lie to the old woman what if she learns the truth and dies of heart break , no just find a way to get her treated

Prarthana please just help me , I kind of pryed into your family and found out you are in debts , help me I will pay off everything

Mr Shivansh, I can't lie to your grandmother and also do you know our debts and how much , please stop saying such things."

You will payout debts ? Seema's voice underlined joy who are you son ? What do you want my daughter to do for you she will do it

Good day Aunt, I am Shivansh Randhawa

Oh ok, please sit, sit , Prarthana get him tea and yes I am Seema Parikh

No Aunt don't bother I don't want anything

If you say so , so what were you saying about debts, will you really pay it ?

Yes, actually Aunt my grandmother is I'll and needs medication but she doesn't want to receive treatment until she sees me with Prarthana, so that's why I am here troubling your daughter " Shivansh said feigning helplessness

No dear it's not troubling. You know our Prarthana is such a sweet child, every elderly likes her , she even worked for a beautiful grandma as her housekeeper, the grandma loves Prarthana so much"

Really, my grandmother would also need a housekeeper she is always lonely

That's fine Prarthana will help your grandmother

Shivansh smiled inwardly his plan was going quite easily , if he can tell his grandmother Prarthana was his girlfriend she would give him SKY since that was the deal

After some time Shivansh left

Maa !! , why would you accept and you even exchange contacts

Why won't I?, will you pay our debts ? Can you pay our debts ? She growled angrily

Maa , I am engaged to Raunak he..

Raunak!, Raunak! ,Raunak , have he paid our debts can he pay it? So why are you acting like you were asked to cheat on him? Girls these days have so many boyfriends though I wouldn't take that from you but we really ne d the help of that gentleman

Maa !!!!

I know, Seema softly touch Prarthana's " I raised you and loved you atleast I tried. Can't you do this for your father , the poor man works his butt out , do this for our family it's just a simple lie, just an innocent lie.

Maa, a lie is a lie...

Seema snap angrily, "Shut up , are you a saint ? Why can't you lie ? We are owing 5.5 lakh rupees or even more, if your grandmother had just died peacefully instead of being all sick would we have spent so much and also Gayu had to go to college and my Piya also

Am I not lying that you are my child ,yes Piya is a blessing to me a gift to me from the goddess after I lost my baby your grandmother gave me Piya but you, was it my choice to keep you?, yet I still did . Now Prarthana the great is terrified of lies . Prarthana doesn't want to marry she also don't want to help her parents ok let's say your marriage is excused since you are now engaged to that Raunak but what about helping us ?

Maa!!!

Shut it , sleep over it

That night the Parikh family had an argument with everyone choosing sides Prarthana had her father and Gayu on her side while Seema had Piya siding her

Sitted sadly on the bed Prarthana brought out a necklace from under her pillow it had Piya engraved on it, that very necklace was worn by Piya the day the accident occurred . It was a locket necklace, she quietly opened it smiling at the woman photo in the locket.

"Maa , what should I do, don't worry ma your girl is doing well I and Piya " her phone suddenly rang it was her former boss the woman she was a house keeper for .

Grandma, it's been so long I missed you her voice trembled with tears

I miss you too can I see you tomorrow?"

Without wasting a second she agreed

The next day she was at her home, Mrs Agni Randhawa was a bubbly woman with a nice personality she acted like a child most times but her words were enlightening, she just loved fun.

They had a good talk , everything that mattered and both those that didn't then suddenly Mrs Agni brought up a request

Would you meet my grandson? The one I told you about I like you Prarthana "

Prarthana gently pull back her hand from Agni's" I am sorry grandma but I am now engaged"

She walked out of Agni's home sad, and feeling bad for her she knew Mrs Agni never make requests but since sh suddenly did then she meant them

In an hour or two Gayatri called Prarthana informing her she saw Mrs Agni Randhawa being rushed into the hospital

What !, grandma?

Yes Prarthana.