Sacrifices

Prarthana rush into the hospital asking the nurses about Mrs Agni Randhawa which one answered she was in ward 57

Don't worry your grandmother will be fine

Thank you doctor" Shivansh said

Prarthana bumped into the doctor asking him about Agni

Her grandson is with her but she shouldn't be disturbed

Ok " Prarthana exhaled pushing into the room surprised to see Shivansh sitting beside Mrs Agni

Mr Shivansh what are you doing here?

What do you mean, why are you here ? Let's talk outside I don't want to disturb grandma

Grandma!!! " Prarthana lowered her voice almost in a whisper

Yes , she is my grandmother

Is she the grandmother you told me about?"

Yes she is my only true family but what are you doing here? "

My sister , she ... Prarthana narrates everything to him

Everything is fine, the doctor said her heart attack could be deadly if it occurs again

Oh ! Can I .... Can we still lie about being a couple, I didn't know that grandma will be so hurt by my response I only told her I was engaged I didn't know it will hurt her so much , grandma loves me a lot and she doesn't deserve this"

Shivansh holds back himself from consoling her deeply pained that his supposed lie turned out to be truth , he can't lose his grandmother

So let's pretend for grandma once she is out of danger we will tell her the truth " Prarthana stare at Agni from the door " grandma once fell seriously ill she had to sign her up for her own surgery , no one from her family came for her , she was strong alone so strong "

Shivansh eyes glistened with tears he couldn't believe his grandmother suffered so much alone and he wasn't aware of it , he didn't care for her.

Some minutes later, Agni Randhawa had woken up ,smiling to see Prarthana beside her

Grandma , why did you have to think so much , I am really sorry " points at Shivansh " grandma he is my boyfriend the one I told you about when I rushed in I couldn't believe he is your grandson "

Grandma, you almost gave me a heart attack , how are you now this is my girlfriend grandma she is miss Prarthana Parikh " he smiled nervously

Really you are his girlfriend?

Prarthana nodded ignoring her eyes

How did you both meet Prarthana and when ?"

Prarthana quickly glance at Shivansh who understood her predicament

Actually almost two weeks ,right baby? She was looking so beautiful I had to ask her out " another nervous smile played on his face

Reallyyy !!" Agni raised her brows turning to Prarthana do you like my grandson?

Yes, yes very much, grandma, the doctor said you can be discharged today "

Ok that's good because I hate the smell of hospital " softly reach out to Prarthana's face" don't blame yourself so much , Shivansh take her home"

Grandma, Prarthana can head home herself, right Prarthana?

Yes Mr Shiv.... Shivansh immediately pinch her erm sorry about that grandma I just saw my sister's mentor from the door he works here,

Ok Shivansh take her home"

Grandma don't bother, Shiv is right I will go home myself, I have been doing that and I will continue to do so"

You are a woman and you shouldn't walk home alone at nights , go together I will call the driver" she retorted

Anything you want grandma, I will take my baby home ". Shivansh and Prarthana let out a heavy sigh as they stepped out of the hospital

Thank you Prarthana, my grandmother was very pleased"

Can you not call me baby , it sounds too intimate " Prarthana's voice was a bit cold

Are you getting affected already? Why are you worried about me calling you baby? I am certain grandma still have doubts, do you want her to find out ?"

No I am not affected , I am engaged remember and Raunak is one in a million I won't look at you twice "

You just did , if we were talking about some other guy I would have objected but since it's my brother I am good . So little woman shall we ? " Prarthana angrily step on his feet

She felt good doing that and even better as he helped dramatically, it was like a burden was lifted up her shoulders, he deserved it alright after all who almost destroyed her peaceful home

What about Raunak ? "

Didn't he tell you he went abroad a week ago for a business , seems like you are really not close to anyone", she mumbled

What did you say?"

Nothing"

Shivansh opened the car door for Prarthana showering praises on himself and how he is a gentleman, this got Prarthana laughing hard she couldn't comprehend why he talked for over twenty minutes and how he was worthy of praises. They equally agreed to sign a contract so no one fails in their part.

The next morning, Prarthana got ready to meet Agni . Seema stopped her at the door blessing her on her new work . Infact the whole family was happy they wished her good luck , as long as the person is Mrs Agni's grand child her father was at peace.

Prarthana quietly cover Agni's eyes as she watered her garden

Prarthana, I know it's you

Grandma, you always know how are you now let's go in

Ok

Grandma I brought you fruits mum also got you something, tada !! another fruits

Agni stifled in a laugh " Thank you dear it's good you are here , Shivansh is just about to leave"

My little woman !, " Shivansh appear from behind back hugging Prarthana, she got stunned

Sh.... Shiv grandma is here "she stuttered

No don't worry about me I have shut my eyes " Agni dramatically covered her eyes , stealing this chance Prarthana drag Shivansh to a corner

Didn't I tell you yesterday....

"You said I shouldn't call you baby which I didn't, grandma asked me a lot of questions yesterday so she is not fully convinced, how will she believe us If we don't act properly " he sounded convincing

Fine maybe you are right but don't touch me like that except if required ,don't hold me don't ....

Shhh.. I understand" he rolled his eyes "take care of my grandmother I will be back early so we could sign the agreement"

I will , go already "