Tum Mere Ho (RTMC FF) Part69 on Pg153 - Page 4

Originally posted by: sweetshera

Awesome update dear

wow 3 cheers for Prithvi n Nandini

Awe! He took the ointment frm Nandini

offcourse after all his princess bought it.

how cud he dissapoint her.

God! I feel like poisoning these bauji n biji. wierdos.

Yayyy! Tit for tat for Silvi.

Awe Nandini is frightened even with the thought of Prithvi getting hurt.

Cho Chweet.

update soon.

Thanks for appreciating...will update soon...:)

Part 7

Huge crowd gathered in the college premises as the inter college activities had started. There were two auditoriums. One had all the dances and singing programs and the other had all the sports and games.

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Nandini hurriedly went as it was her no and all her friends were sitting to cheer her. She was about to sing when some boys from other college started whistling and she got nervous...she saw Prithvi standing near the entry door and walked slowly towards her ...looked into her eyes and raised up his thumb to encourage her. She smiled and felt tremendously happy inside...closed her eyes and started singing. When she opened her eyes he was standing there and applauding. She could here so many students applauding. She felt happy.

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Richa and Sneha came back stage and appreciated her voice. They wanted to talk to Nandini but her eyes were looking around for someone else and she excused her friends to look around for Prithvi.

She was crossing the garden to reach the other auditorium where Prihvi will be having his match. She stood still and she felt someone behind her and as she looked she she saw Prithvi standing behind..he was looking into her eyes "are you looking for me?"

Nandini startled by what he said and looked nervously around "no I ….i was ..." and he came closer before she could complete. He came so closer and touched her shoulder with his hand "you sang very well...i know you will win"...she was happy the way he appreciated her and said "thanks...if you..would not have come than...i..." she stopped looking at him...He asked "what …..what did I do ?..." asked surprisingly.

She got embarrassed and changed the topic "when is your match starting ?" ….he pulled himself little away and looked at his watch "in another two hours I think"..said casually...Nandini started thinking ...he is just not worried and taking it so casually...how could he not get scared of hitting someone ...or...even thinking...he's talking it so lightly... and suddenly she heard "i better leave now...my coach must be waiting for me".

Nandini looked at him and said "boxing...is..is very dangerous game...i..i...think...if you get hurt then ?" Prithvi's little frown turned into smile at what she was asking... and started laughing...

Nandini got surprised...she had never seen him laugh...he looked so handsome...she smiled and asked "why...why are you laughing?"...

Prithvi smiled and took a long breath... "i will catch you later...i better leave now" and Nandini kept on looking at him as he was going towards the hall. He turned once and waved his hand...She too waved her hand but than realised she could have wished him good luck. She thought of going after him but than she thought of he friends waiting for her. She quickly went back.

Vinod was coming down the stairs when Bauji questioned him "where do you think you are going?"

Vinod kept silent and he knew that all his family will not let her innocent daughter study. "when are you going to get Nandini back?..i have to answer to boy's family."

Vinod hesitantly "i am going soon...she will come in two weeks...but...can we just let her study ..."

Bauji did not listen to his last words and went off from there.

Biji was siting in the kitchen supervising what all the daughter in laws are doing.

She said "hurry up its time for lunch...you all are lazy bones..." and kept on muttering "Oh God what wrong did I do in my past life that I had to have such daughter in laws...all of them useless...and you Brinda you had to produce only one daughter?...couldn't you give me a grandson." and kept her hand on her head.

Brinda kept quiet and thought of Nandini. She knew her daughter must be happy as far as she is away from this house. She was worried for daughter and prayed that she must get a right boy in her life who will keep her daughter happy.

Prithvi was all getting ready for his match. Sunil was a good boxer and it was hard to knock him down but Prithvi always liked his tough competitors. Everyone in the hall was cheering up for both these guys. Last year Prithvi had won the match against Rohan who was also a good boxer.

It was a tough competition between Prithvi and Sunil. Both kept on boxing until

Prithvi punched Sunil badly and Sunil could not get up. He just gave one tight punch on Sunil right side and he was knocked down completely. Prithvi gathered himself with little difficulty but finally won the match.

It was a pride for the college as it was consecutively third time since college won the the boxing match. Prithvi's coach held him and made him stand up as he was too exhausted.

Sneha had been watching the match and thought of going to Nandini and telling her. She went to the hostel room where Nandini was praying in front of God, her eyes were closed and hands folded and tears were rolling down her eyes.

Sneha saw her and said "Nandini..."

Nandini looked at her and asked her "what happen???"

Sneha smiled and said "Prithvi has won the match"

Nandini kept still and than asked "is he alright"

Sneha "yes ...he's fine but got hurt"

Nandini rushed towards the college...she was smiling and tears were rolling down her eyes...she could have been with him but she didn't had that much courage to see him hurt...she went inside the hall and saw people cheering Prithvi. She was standing near the door...there were so many students around Prithvi ...who were congratulating him...he saw Nandini standing at the gate and came towards her...He saw her eyes full of tears and she was smiling "Prithvi are you alright" she asked. Prithvi simply nodded his head...and she could see some bruises around his eyes and mouth.

Prithvi came out of the shower and saw his phone ringing. It was Nandini "hi Prithvi...can I meet you today if you are free"

Prithvi "can you come at the college canteen"

Nandini "yes I will come in half an hour"

Prithvi thought it must be something urgent if she was calling him to meet. Nandini was waiting near the canteen when she saw Prithvi coming from the gate. He still had some marks of the bruise from boxing match.

Prithvi "yes what is it ? Something important?"

Nandini kept looking at him and tears started rolling her eyes. Prithvi looked at her and came closer and wiped her tears with his thumb. Prithvi was a bit surprised and shocked at why Nandini was crying.

Prithvi "what happened Nandini? ...please tell me"

Nandini smiled and wiped her face "nothing...when are you leaving for your place?"

Prithvi "tomorrow"

Nandini looked down and very sad. "Prithvi may be I won't be able to meet you again, but I will always remember you in my life" and hide her face with her hands and started crying miserably.

Prithvi felt something was surely wrong and he tried asking her "Please tell me what's going on with you" .

Prithvi thought it may not be a place to discuss any matters with her as other students started starring at them. He said "can you wait outside the gate, I will be right back" and went towards the hostel to pick up his car.

Nandini sat with him next to the driver's seat. He drove away from the college and till they reached a beautiful garden..he stopped the car and looked towards her..."now tell me what's going on"

Nandini kept on crying and said while he was looking at her "i know you don't like me...i know...i...i...its all from my side...i don't want to go away from you...i...really...can't say...my family..." and starting sobbing.

Prithvi looked at her and touched her hand and made her come closer...she looked at him and put her hands around his neck and hide her face in his chest. He put his arms around her waist and his fingers rubbed her hair. She cried out and said "i...i know...please don't think I am wrong...i...can't .live...without..you...and..don't know..."

Prithvi embraced her more closer...after some moments he pulled back a little to look at her and said "i am not taking you wrong"

Nandini looked at him surprisingly as the words she heard from him were far more than she had expected. He came closer and kissed on her forehead. She looked towards the button on his shirt and said "i...i am going back tomorrow morning...can..i be with you today...please"

Prithvi kissed on her rosy cheek and she felt embarrassed but deep inside she was feeling...if Prithvi did not liked her...why is she with him when she doesn't even know about his feelings...she must ask him...and clear all her doubts...she thought...

"Prithvi do you like me" she asked. Prithvi caressed his hand into her beautiful hair "i would not have been here, if I did not"

She looked at him and smiled shyly...he came closer to her and kissed her lips gently...than embraced her. Both were in each other's arms until it was evening and...

great up ... plzz continue.

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Part 8

..dusk was approaching near.

Prithvi said "you should go back now"

Nandini scared of even the feeling of going back and grasped him more tightly towards her. Prithvi with his hand tugging into her hair and lifted her face up to look into her eyes, he could only see damp and passionate eyes looking at him as if waiting to hear something.

Nandini wanted to tell him about her family background but she stopped and thought what will he think...he may not even think about her if he gets to know about her background...her violent family will try to kill him if they get a clue about her relation with Prithvi...even if its one sided...they might harm him...and suddenly the thought made her pulled back.

"we should go" and she adjusted her hair and was waiting for Prithvi to drive off.

But Prithvi got shocked and asked her "now what ?" … "can you elaborate the reason for this sudden change"

she got scared...even thinking about her family made her sweat...and she realised she was taking a wrong step...she should move back before she gets too weak... she cannot see even a scratch on Prithvi.

She tried to take off her hand from Prithvi's warm hands when he held her hands more tightly and came closer to her with just an inch difference between his and her lips and said "i will always be with you and nobody on this planet can even touch my Nandini" ….she looked at him as he wiped her tear with his thumb touching her lovely cheek. "and any one who makes you cry...will cry for his entire life..."

She looked at him lovingly and felt satisfied while touching a strong shoulder. Nandini whispered while her arms around his neck "i...i get scared even by a little thought of separation from you...what if...something happens...and..." Prithvi kept his finger on her lips and said "there isn't anybody on this earth who can separate you from Prithvi".

She looked at him passionately...when he leaned towards her seat and lowered her seat backwards to come on top of her while she closed her eyes and lay on the seat. He kissed her on the forehead and slowly his hand moved towards her waist and he kissed her eyelids, she got red hot and a feeling of passion was running down her body. She opened her eyes to see Prithvi on top of her and his head bent down to kiss her lips...he grasped her waist tightly as she lay her arms around his neck.

He kissed her lips gently...as she touched his hair...he went down a little to kiss her throat..it was wild this time and she could easily feel the love that he was giving her...she ran her fingers into his hair...she was lying down as if she got drowned in his ocean of love and passion.

He moved her duppatta sideways to explore her throat and kept on kissing her... her eyes were closed...she could experience the touch of his tongue and lips on her throat and around her ears, his one hand was touching her chest and other hand tightly grasped her waist …. his hands were exploring her body... He touched her beautiful and fair body and kissed passionately.

She could feel her body lifting up and a strange but wonderful feeling running down her entire body.

She felt it electrifying, she never imagined Prithvi would be so passionate about her, she loved the way he kissed her wildly and she could see the passion in the way he kissed her.

She loved the way he touched her body...she got carried away so easily and can give up her entire life in his arms. She trusted him more than anyone else in her life now.

Long moments had passed when he lifted his head almost out of breath... and kissed her lips gently...then he put her duppatta back at its place...kissed her forehead and moved back to his seat..making her comfortably getting up.

Nandini thought for a while and respected him for that...as he did control himself and moved back...she couldn't control herself and would have drowned herself completely as Prithvi was so loving that it made her forget everything else in the world.

Prithvi was sweating a little and he saw Nandini's hands and face were burning hot.

Nandini saw it was getting dark outside and the moment she thought about going back to the hostel she felt sad. Prithvi looked at her and put his hands around her face and said "i always want you happy"... "you are mine Nandini...remember this"

He hugged her tightly as if never wanting to separate her from himself.

Richa was packing her stuff when she knocked the door of the bathroom second time and called out "Nandini please come out fast...we need to pack our stuff" Nandini was sitting under the shower and thinking about the changes that happened in her life some hours back. She was thinking about her future with her Prithvi...how is really loves her...protects her...she was thinking when "Nandini come fast ….phone for you"

Nandini asked "who is it"

Richa "who else..hmmm"

Nandini hurriedly came out in the towel and took the phone from Richa.

Richa "Nandini!!!! you came out in towel????"

Nandini did not notice what Richa said and quickly placed the phone near her ear to listen his voice "Hi...i was thinking about you" she said smiling...

Prithvi said "what are you wearing now ??"

Nandini got embarrassed and said "so you must have heard what Richa said"

Prithvi laughed and she could hear him " what time are you leaving tomorrow?"

Nandini "my train is at 10am so will leave around 9:30am in the morning."

Prithvi "ok..now go to sleep...and don't think too much".

Nandini just smiled and happily said "goodnight".

But deep inside she was scared of loosing something...she loved him more than her life and she knew she has given invitation to a big storm...she tried not to think...and then tears came rolling down her eyes as she slept.

Next Day

Prithvi was in deep sleep when his phone kept on ringing, but the vibration of his phone did not help him get up. Angad came in after couple of minutes "Prithvi get up...we have to leave now..." but Prithvi was sleeping peacefully. Angad thought he might be awake all night and now he's sleeping, its almost 11am.

Piyush rushed in shouting "lets move quickly...otherwise we'll miss our train"

and than saw Prithvi still sleeping "he's still sleeping!!!!!!", "Prithvi!!!! get up now" he screamed in his ear" Prithvi woke up and saw Piyush shouting in his ear and was about to give him a punch when Angad said "its late, we have to leave now"

Prithvi looked at his watch, it was 11:00am...shocked he got up and checked his phone... "30 missed calls!!!!!..." "how could I sleep for long" ….

Angad and Piyush looked at him "don't worry our train is at 12:30pm"

Prithvi "i am not worried about my train...you idiot" ….Angad "then what????"

Prithvi tried calling Nandini but her phone was not reachable...

All the boys were ready to leave the hostel when Sneha came running towards Piyush "hey...do give me a call in these holidays" and took out a letter "here Prithvi ...thats for you" .Piyush looked at her "what is this ????...you are giving a letter to Prithvi!!!!??? how could you do that Sneha ???"

Sneha said "you really don't have any brains...this is from Nandini" and Prithvi immediately took it and started looking at the letter that said

"Prithvi...by the time you will be reading this letter I must have reached quite far from you but my heart will always be with you...i feel happy when I think about you...please don't feel bad that we haven't met each other before leaving...you are my strength Prithvi...i will be waiting for the day when we will meet again...and I will try not to cry...

love you

Nandini"

He closed the letter and kept in his pocket.

Angad looking at him "hmm...so you will be writing love letter to each other now..."

Prithvi "i hope you don't want to break your legs before getting into the train..." said angrily.

They all simply started walking towards the taxi stand to reach the station...Piyush, Angad and Prithvi all lived in around Delhi ….they booked their tickets together...they knew each other since many years now.

They all had booked a compartment for them since it was one day and one night long journey.

While sitting in the train Piyush waved towards Sneha "will miss you my darling..." meet you soon, will come to Mumbai" and smiled at her. Sneha gave him her number and asked him to come soon to meet her.

Train started moving and Prithvi took out a book to read while Angad smiling wickedly towards Piyush and said "Piyush you are a rascal...do you know that"

Piyush "i know ...and thanks for telling me".

Angad "so what about those sexy girls in Delhi???"

Piyush "what about them ? I can handle Delhi and Mumbai together...you don't have to worry dear Angad" ..."i am not like Prithvi...keeping my foor only on one platform." and started laughing.

Prithvi starred at him angrily and saw Piyush's smile vanishing slowly "stop being a nuisance all the time"

Angad "so Prithvi are you serious about Nandini?"

Prithvi did not look up and said "no more questions about Nandini...and don't disturb me"

Angad "you always want to keep mystery about her...fine I won't ask you again"

Piyush "let him...how does it matter to you... lets talk about Sneha...She is damn sexy...and her body..."

Prithvi "get out if you want to talk filth...you ass"

Piyush kept quite and took his laptop and started playing games while Angad was just sitting and looking outside the window.

Train was moving fast passing by the beautiful surroundings...

o god wat an update wonderful nadini said confessed now it is prithvi turn ... great going plz continue soon

hey nice update...nandini is so worried ...hmm ...lets see wat Prithvi can do for his love...thnxx for pm..n plzzz update soon...lov u

'there isn;t anybody on this earth who can seprate you from prithvi'

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Part 9

He got down from the taxi and the electronic gates of the bungalow opened as Prithvi entered. Renuka came running towards his son "you should have informed us...we could have picked you up from the station"...Prithvi hugged his mother "you know ma...i feel like …." and his mother said "ya ya ...i know ...you like to come by yourself.."

The Bungalow was huge and built in a wider area near Delhi. It was far more beautiful and exquisite with expensive furniture and decoration done inside. It had huge garden full of beautiful flowers and a big shower right in the middle of the garden. With ten huge bedrooms, the bungalow was made by Prithvi's great grandfather who belonged to a royal family in Rajasthan and then rebuilt by his Father. Though being one of the richest boy Prithvi behaved very down to earth and kind.

Renuka " I have made your favorite dishes, now freshen up and come fast...i am waiting"

Prithvi "ok mom...where's dad ?"

Renuka "he's about to come ….so hurry up now..." said happily...she loved her only son, who was her life...she never wanted Prithvi to go away from her but Prithvi's Father insisted as he too studied from the same college. She was excited to see her son back home. She went running up to Prithvi's room to check if he's ok with everything.

She arranged a lavish lunch for his Son and called over their close family friends to join.

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Esha was a pretty daughter of Manmohan Malhotra and Kadambari. She studied in Delhi and was very outgoing and loved parties and had huge social network. Though she had so many friends but she only liked Prithvi who was her Father's best friend Rajveer Singh's only son.

Prithvi and Esha had a very nice bond of friendship between them. Both the families were very close to each other. She was all excited as Prithvi had come and she was getting ready to go to his house.

Esha was standing neat the car outside a huge Bungalow and her eyes inside the house...

"dad...lets go...we are getting late"

Mr Malhotra " yes my daughter...lets go" came out adjusting his coat...

Kadambari "are you going to wear this short skirt???" her Mother said annoyingly as she looked at her while holding her expensive purse.

Esha "yes...what's wrong with it ?" said cooly...

Kadambari "use some sense..this is not your night out party...wear something sensible..."

Esha didn't care to what her mother said and simply sat with her dad in the car. Kadambari made a annoying face at her while sitting at the back seat of the car.

Once they reached the bungalow, Esha rushed inside and went straight to Prithvi's room after saying a quick hello to Renuka. Renuka came out smiling "oh these kids" and went to greet Kadambari and Manmohan who were just entering inside.

Esha knocked the door as it was bolted from inside.

Prithvi said annoyingly "who's that?" and quickly kept the letter Nandini gave to him in his cupboard.

Esha "its me..Esha...c'mmon open the door".

He quickly opened the door "i knew it must be you..i was missing to see your face" said sarcastically.

Esha felt overjoyed "really...did you miss me???...well thats certainly not possible mr Boxer"

Prithvi said coldly "have you applied something on your face"

Esha "why?..do I look more pretty?"

Prithvi "doesn't matter, witches look always the same." and grinned at her as she frowned.

"Esha ...Prithvi come downstairs" Renuka was calling them.

Prithvi "yes mom..coming"

Esha "i will beat you...ok" and went rushing towards Prithvi while he was running downstairs.

Kadambari "they have grown up but still behave like kids" said smilingly while Prithvi came towards Manmohan and Kadambari to greet them..

A big car stopped in the drive way and Prithvi saw his dad Rajveer Singh and went outside to meet him... his Father turned came out of the car as the driver opened the door and saw Prithvi " hello Prithvi ..my son ...how are you ?" Prithvi overjoyed and happy "dad" and hugged him tightly.

Prithvi "i am good as usual"

Rajveer "i know my boxer, and congratulations for winning the match again...i am so proud of you"

He then saw some bruises on his face but they were very little.

Esha "hey uncle...now should we plan something...since this boxer is here for one month...we should spend some time with him together or Prithvi you can come with me then.."

Prithvi laughed "with you!!!.." Esha looked at him surprisingly "why are you laughing?..was it that funny?"

Renuka "Prithvi stop teasing her now... and eat your food"

all were talking and Esha telling about her social stories... everyone congratulated Prithvi for his success. All of them decided to organize a small party for Prithvi's success.

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Some days later...

Prithvi was reading a book when Renuka came to him "Prithvi your friends have come to see you"

Prithvi was surprised and he went downstairs. Piyush and Angad were sitting in the launge. "hey you two here...what happen" Renuka went to get something to eat.

Piyush looked at him seriously "Why your phone is switched off?" Prithvi realised he did not charged her phone since he had come and said "oh ..yes I forgot...went out with family friends for few days...and had this function at home... didn't realise." and then thought for a moment and looked up at his friends "why?..what happen?"

Piyush "Nothing..we thought we'll go camping...how about that"

Prithvi thought about Nandini...he should have called her once...

Prithvi went to the phone and dialed Nandini's no but it was switched off. He thought something Then he tried Richa's no

Richa picked up "hello"

Prithvi "hi Richa...this is Prithvi"

Richa "hi..."she said

Prithvi "how is Nandini ?"

Richa "i don't know as I am not in the town...i am reaching next Monday...don't worry she should be alright"

Prithvi "can you ask her to call me"

Richa "yes sure...once I reach back home ...will go to her house first...she must be fine...she was happy when I met her last week..."

Prithvi "thanks Richa" and got relieved that Nandini must be fine.

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The room was big with huge bed , dressing table and a couch. A young girl was crying sitting next to the bed. She was sitting in dark room when the door of the room opened and someone switched on the light.

"so have you made up your mind or not?" Biji asked her

Nandini got scared and was sweating because of the harsh treatment she has been receiving ever since she came back from her hostel...

Biji continued "and if not then I know how to prepare your mind" "get red hot coal from the kitchen" she said to one of the servants.

Brinda begged in front of Biji to spare her daughter but Biji did not listen to anybody. All the other ladies in the house were looking at each other but no one could speak anything in front of their Mother in law.

The servant got the hot coal in a big vessel and kept it in the room.

Biji walked towards Nandini and pulled her from her arm "either pick up the coal or say yes"

Nandini looked down and kept on crying. Biji "i am not going to wait whole day here...pick up the coal or say yes you are ready for the marriage"

Nandini thought and moved towards the vessel to pick up the coal. Brinda cried and begged Biji "she's still too young ...please don't punish her...let her study for sometime..."

Nandini picked up the red hot coal with her hand and closed her eyes in pain...tears rolling down her beautiful eyes...but she did not utter a word...

Her Mother saw this and felt the pain inside...she kept on crying loudly and asked Biji to not let Nandini burn her hand. Biji starred at Nandini and said "ok so you won't marry...than I have much bigger punishment for you"

Vinod saw this and came running towards his daughter and dropped the coal from her burnt hand. He could feel the pain his daughter was going through and just for he sake of his daughter's life he had to commit and said while tears in his eyes... "yes ...yes...Biji she will marry...now leave her" Biji smiled wickedly "that should be yes now..i don't want to delay"

Nandini looked at her Father who was crying "Nandini why don't you say yes...i will see what I can do" Nandini kept on crying with pain.

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All the celebrations were done nicely in Mehra Palace. Biji ans Bauji were happy as their Grand Daughter had agreed to marry.

But Vinod begged them to let her study and Bauji agreed only on one condition that Nandini will get engaged now and than she can study for one year, after that she will get married. Vinod was satisfied ..all he wanted his daughter to study..and he decided he will talk to the Boy as well to let her daughter study even after marriage.

Abhishek Batra was an industrialist and quite old for Nandini's age but her family wanted her to marry Abhi as the family background matters a lot to them.

….Finally an early date was fixed for the engagement...so that Nandini could go back to her hostel after the engagement to study...

Biji strictly instructed no one to enter Nandini's room without her permission. No one was allowed to see her until engagement.

Nandini was crying in her room when her aunts and Mother came with her dress and advised her to wear the dress and get ready.

Mehur one of her eldest aunt said "Nandini its your engagement don't cry...after your engagement you can go back and study for one year."

Bella her another aunt said "even after marriage...you can ask your husband to let you study..." and smiled..."so you are lucky..."

But Nandini was thinking something else in her mind...

She thought of informing Prithvi...if Prithvi knew her condition he would have come to save her by now...but how should she inform him... she thought as her aunts were helping her to get ready. But it was too late...she will get engaged in another one hour...she kept on thinking about him...

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It was bright day...Prithvi was sitting in his garden and reading his book when...

Esha came to Prithvi "you are so boring...lets go out ...we can enjoy."

Prithvi "i hate your parties...let me stay alive here..."

Esha "no I don't know anything...you have to come"

Prithvi "you can't force me...now leave me alone...and let me read"

Esha "so rude of you!!!... ok atleast tell me when you are going back"

Prithvi "so you want to throw a party after I leave...good...soon"

Esha "i pity on the girl who will marry you...oh..she will be the most unluckiest girl on this earth"

Prithvi "why are you worried about her??"

Esha "i am leaving...ok"

Prithvi "bye"

Esha made a big frown and was about to leave when Renuka called her "Esha..where are you going beta?...come have lunch with us."

Esha "no aunty...i have eaten so much" and left annoyingly

Renuka turned towards Prithvi who was reading a book "did you said something to her??"

Prithvi "no mom...why will I...she's stupid and gives me headache"

Renuka smiling "ok ok...now come and have lunch..i made your favorite dishes"

both went inside...

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She looked extremely beautiful in golden lehnga and choli with heavy red duppatta, she wore exclusive ornaments that made her looked like heavenly damsel. Her eyes looked dull as she had been crying throughout.

She thought only about her love and how she will explain her condition to him...no one can understand her in this stone hearted family...she was thinking and did not even looked up at the boy who was sitting next to her...she thought herself as if she no longer exists...its only her body here...but her mind and heart were already with Prithvi...

Ceremony started and Nandini did not lift her hand up ….then one of her aunts and her mother lifted her hand for the ring towards Abhishek...similarly handed over the ring to Nandini who did not hold the ring in her hand first and was literally forced by her aunt to put in Abhishek's finger...

The rings were exchanged and everybody congratulated them and offered sweets to Nandini but she stopped them...and asked her mother "is everything over ????...can I leave ...i am not well" her mother looked at Biji who said "its fine...let her go...all the ceremony is done..." and smiled at Nandini who only felt anger inside her...she wanted to yell and shout at everyone for ruining her life..but she couldn't and swallowed the pain she was given from everybody around her...

Nandini went up to her room and threw away the ring from her finger and cried out loudly... she took off her jewellery and duppatta...and cried out "Prithvi ….please come and take me from here..." and kept on crying in pain.

Abishek wanted to talk to Nandini but Biji said "sorry son we don't have this tradition...to let you talk now face to face...you can talk on the phone..."

Abhishek respected but felt bad ..as he always liked Nandini and was dying for this day to come and now he couldn't even talk to her.

After the ceremony Brinda came with a huge plate in her hand happily going towards Nandini's room and said "Nandini I know you are not happy with this engagement but we have done for your good. Abhishek is a good boy and he will let you study further. Your dad has already spoken to him and he happily agreed. We have one year to prepare for your wedding now. Now you should accept Abhishek as your would be husband. Do talk to him sometime on the phone...you will feel good" and left the room leaving Nandini sitting and frustrating about the whole thing.

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Next day

Richa was expecting she would reach by morning but it took her afternoon to reach home...she wanted to see Nandini as Prithvi had asked her to call her as soon as she meets Nandini.

She came out of the car when she saw huge decorations of lighting at the mehra palace.

She asked her Mother who was clueless. Her Father came out of the house happily as he was waiting for Richa and her Mother to come... and said "Nandini got engaged yesterday...they had such big function" ..and helped them pick up the luggage. Her mother said "oh...so that's why it is so beautifully decorated...who is the boy??...they didn't even informed...it was so quick!!!!"

Richa's father said "i don't know much but he is very rich...but not as good looking as Nandini...looks much older than her...yes they didn't plan before..they informed me day before yesterday" her Mother said ".hmmm...its upto the family...Lets go inside...come Richa"

Richa kept standing in shock...she felt bad for her friend...and was feeling guilty of herself as well...leaving Nandini alone ...how will she inform Prithvi who's so desperate to talk to Nandini...She felt bad and shocked and slowly moved into the house.

Richa asked her Mother... "we should visit Nandini...can we go now" .Her mother was Brinda's close friend and she was happy for Nandini. She said "yes ..yes we must go and congratulate her but after getting ready...we have just arrived...we'll go in the evening"

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In the evening

Richa went into the Mehra palace which was decorated...full of lights...and wished Biji and bauji who were happy and were sipping tea.

Richa went upstairs straight to Nandini's room as her Mother joined other family members downstairs.

Nandini was crying and she knocked the door "Nandini open the door..its me Richa".

Nandini opened and hugged her tightly "Richa I don't want to live anymore...you know...what happened" and kept on sobbing...

Richa made her calm down and closed the door and said "ok...please don't worry...i know what all happened shouldn't have happened...now please stop crying and talk to Prithvi... I will dial his no and you can talk to him."

She took out her phone and dialed Prithvi's no...gave it to Nandini and looked around to see if someone was coming.

Nandini did not speak and cut the phone. Richa looked at her astonishingly "why did you cut the phone?"

Nandini "no I shouldn't talk to him now...i am engaged to someone else...and I don't want to spoil Prithvi's life"

Richa "what are you talking about?...are you insane???"

Nandini "no Richa...i can't tell him anything..."

Richa's phone started ringing..."its Prithvi ...talk to him"

Nandini tried to stay normal as her heart beat increased and said "hello Prithvi...how are you?"

Prithvi " Is everything alright Nandini??" sensing something wrong with Nandini.

Nandini "Yes everything's fine...don't worry?" said smilingly

Prithvi "...so when are you going back to college?"

Nandini stammered "college..." then thought for a while to avoid this topic and lied to him "someone is coming...i will call you later" and cancelled the call...started crying again...

Richa saw this and asked "Nandini why the hell are you doing this to yourself?????... understand Prithvi loves you a lot and you too love him ...then whats the problem???"

Nandini "i am engaged...will get married next year...that is the biggest problem"

Richa "ok fine now when are you leaving for college...we have to leave by this weekend"

Nandini "no I wont go now...i don't think I can study anymore..."

Brinda was coming towards Nandini's room and heard the last words from her Daughter's mouth...and was shocked "Nandini why don't you want to study????"..."i sacrificed my life so I can help you to study further and your father keeps on begging for you...and you don't care for our feelings...now you don't want to study???..."

Nandini kept quiet and did not say anything when her Father came and heard the conversation "Nandini I want you to study ….i have asked Bauji to give you time to study...he has agreed for one year...and after that I will try and convince him for some more time..."

Nandini felt she cannot be selfish with her parents specially her Father and said "ok I will study"

Vinod "so when are you leaving" Nandini did not answer and was thinking something when

Richa said "uncle on Friday"

Vinod "alright...Brinda can you help Nandini pack up her stuff...i will get the train tickets for them"

Nandini looked at Richa and then thoughts going in her mind.

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