Part 10
Milind had entered his room a few minutes later to see Prachi sitting on the bed heaving uncontrollably her eyes were wet with tears as she sobbed. "That was quite a show" Milind had chuckled softly but when Prachi didn't answer or look at him he became worried. "Listen sop fretting over what you did she deserves this treatment if only uncle could've dealt her a few good ones while she was still a child none of us would've been so miserable" he had tried to console Prachi. "If she's bad doesn't mean I stoop as low as her Milind, I'm not like her and I don't wish to turn into a selfish creature like her" she had whimpered as he hugged her. "Who said you'r like her.... don't even think like that, you'r everything she's not. You'r a dream come true Prachi and I'm sure the guy you'll spend your life with would be truly blessed." He had carressed her hair gently stroking it as she lay against him loving her appraisal from his mouth. It sounded so genuine when he said it "You think so " she had inquired dubiously looking up at him and he had smiled. "I know so" he had replied pressing his lips against hers tenderly. Suddenly they heard a click beside them they both moved apart to see Mallika stand there smiling satanicly. "Wait till Baba sees this, the nurse with his son...." she had flashed the mobile in front of their faces. Panic had coursed through Milind he hadn't wanted to leave any proof of his fling with Prachi but here Mallika had it. He knew if he acted that he didn't care about it Mallika would be forced to drop the idea of blackmailing him with the picture. "Why don't you run it on national TV I'd love to be known nationwide" he had smiled cloyingly at her. "Damn you both" Mallika had stamped her foot in agony. "Close the door behind you I want to spend a wonderful night with Prachi here and I don't want you intruding on us again" he had instructed her as she stomped out of the room. "She's got our picture together" Prachi had muttered scared to the bone. "Let her I'll handle that" he had comforted a terrified Prachi he didn't want her getting worked up before her test. "You go study Karl Marx I'll see to that devil" he had squeezed her hand reassuringly. "Thanks Milind" Prachi had whispered with gratitude "I should be thanking you not the other way around" he had smiled at her as she rose to get her books.
Milind had asked Prachi to attend another party with him he really wanted to wrap this up fast now if only he could make Mallika believe Prachi was pregnant with his child she'd surely blow her fuse. But first he had to get rid of that picture in her cell for that purpose he had hired a goon to rip Mallika off her bag while she attended the party that night. Prachi's tests had finished rather well too as Milind had helped her with the preparation. It turned out he had fared quite well at the university and knew a few of her subjects assisting her with them at night. She had fallen in love with Milind completely and was hoping after he finished off with the Mallika chapter he would continue being friends with her. Prachi had worn a maroon evening gown and looked ethereal she'd curled her hair at the edges giving them more volume applying light makeup to accentuate her beauty. Milind couldn't take her eyes off her once she stood next to him "You know you look beautiful tonight" he had whispered in her ear. "I saw it in your eyes" she had whispered back Milind couldn't have looked more handsomer to her in his charcoal grey business suit. She wondered how many women she'd have to fend off him tonight. He was a charmer and she'd seen women eye him lustfully which had her cursing all of them. As they made it to the entrance they were ushered into the hotel ballroom by the waiter. "Ladies and gentlemen we're here to celebrate the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Sehgol please give them a big hand." The lights had shone on the elderly couple smiling at each other "Thirty years and still going strong" the announcer had spoken humorously causing a ripple of laughter to erupt in the room. The cake was cut and distributed the couples present had taken to the dance floor after that. "You know what Prachi I had wanted someone to share my life that way be with me, grow old with me" he had informed her as they stood swaying to the music. "Life's not finished Milind you can still find someone who'll be willing to be your soulmate" she had inspired hope in him. "You think so" he had asked "I know so" she had smiled causing him to smile back at her in jubilation.
As the danced happily Mallika had sneered standing in a corner she simply could not forget the tight slap Prachi had dealt her the previous night everytime she thought about it her blood started boiling. She had asked one of her friend's to ask Prachi to dance with him and he had readily consented. Milind had felt a slight tap on his shoulder turning around he saw a young handsome man. "May I have the next dance please" he had requested and Milind had nodded his head handing Prachi to him. Walking off the dance floor he called up the goon he had hired "How long will it take?" he had asked secretively. "Twenty minutes" the man had replied before cutting the call off. Everything seemed fine he could see Mallika smirk sipping at her drink he had grinned broadly waving to her. Extending his champagne glass in her direction he had mouthed "Cheers" to her before putting it to his lips. As the track changed his eyes sought Prachi but she was nowhere to be found, he stepped on the dance floor but there were no traces of her or the guy she was dancing with. Fear suddenly gripped his insides as he searched for her frantically just then he saw her disappearing in a door near the exit. "Leave me alone you jerk" Prachi had kicked the man she was dancing with in the shin. Throughout their dance she had tried to remain as far away from him as possible but he kept pulling her back to him feeling her assets making her squirm. Pachi had tried to leave when he had followed her outside "What's your problem babes ain't you pleasing that Mishra too how much does he pay you per night? I'll pay you double the amount" he had cried thoroughly piqued at her denial to let him touch her. "I'm not a bloody bimbo you freak get your hands off me" Prachi had screamed in vexation it had hurt her to think that people considered her characterless. "Don't tell me you'r not sleeping with him now" he had sneered in mock disbelief pinning Prachi to the wall behind her when he had felt someone wrench him off Prachi in a mad rage. Turning around he was surprised to see Milind standing there his eyes dark with anger before he could utter a single word Milind had punched him square in the jaw. Prachi stayed put watching Milind kick and punch him till he was pulp. "Dare you touch her again and I'll break off all you fingers you b*****d" Milind had howled kicking him in his stomach.
Taking Prachi by the hand he had walked outside made her sit in the car and had driven off to a lonely spot on the beach. Once there he had taken her out and seating himself on the car's hood had made her sit in his lap smoothing her hair gently kissing her forehead. "I'm sorry hun" he whispered "It's all my fault I should've known Mallika would not sit quiet. That was probably her plan to get even." Prachi had felt too upset to say or do anything she was visibly shaken by the man's comments and could not help feeling low about herself. "What wrong did he say I'm here for your pleasure and you'r paying me for it" she had sobbed covering her face with her palms. "I am what he says, a characterless woman...." she cried hysterically when he had taken her face in his hands making her look at him him. "Stop crying you'r not characterless and you know that. I won't let some pathetic whacko make you think you'r worthless because you'r not." He had lashed out at her irritated to see her make herself miserable over the incident. "Well then who would think I'm not all that if we continue with this facade" she had whispered making him think over it. "I know " he had sighed. "But I promise I'll make it up to you" he had assured her before gently guiding his lips to hers she sat motionless at first but couldn't control herself when his advances grew more passionate. He lay back against the windscreen making her lay by his side gently planting soft kisses on her exposed skin letting her revel in his tender carresses. "Milind" she had called out to him "Hmm" he had answered not in a mood for conversation as his lips worked on her driving deeper into her mouth. His hands pulling her closer a slight urgency in his hold that had made Prachi shiver as she reciprocated with equal impatience. Trailing his lips down her neck he pulled away a strap of her gown kissing her bare shoulder his warmth welcoming against the chilly sea breeze. Prachi had let him slip off her other strap too roving his mouth on her bosom tenderly wishing the night never ended. "Do you love me Milind?" Prachi had asked him as he played with her strands loving their softness in his hands. There was something in her voice that made him stop hugging her to him. Drawing back from her he had run his hand through his curls "I think so " he had replied after contemplating on it for a few moments. She had smiled at him simply "I know you don't like women" she had informed him "because of what Mallika did to you. But all women aren't the same. I'm not like her Milind" she had told him watching him with gentle eyes. "I like you very much Prachi I really can't get enough of you" he had confessed laying his head on her chest smelling her exquisite fragrance as she kissed his forehead softly. "Will you stay with me Prachi.... after all this is over?" he had asked unsure of her answer. "Yes I will Milind because I love you" Prachi had promised lifting his face up pulling him close placing her soft lips on his smiling as he deepened the kiss.
Edited by blind horizon - 16 years ago
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