Part 11
Milind and Prachi had returned home to see Mallika talking to a policeman. "How long ago did the theft take place?" he had asked "an hour ago I was at a party at the Blue Lagoon. The thief probably followed me from there and as I was about to enter my home he took my bag and cell at gun point" she had informed the officer. Milind couldn't help but feel pleased making his way inside leaving Mallika to deal with the officers. As they stepped in the bedroom Milind had locked it behind him falling on the bed laughing. "What's there to laugh Milind she lost her mobile and cards" Prachi had chided him she was a clear hearted person and was genuinely sad at Mallika's loss. "You'll see " Milind had smiled dialling the goon's number. "Good job dude now take the mobile and go to the picture gallery there's a picture of and me my wife together yeah she's the one who's very beautiful delete that and yes you can keep the mobile" clicking the phone shut he had winked at Prachi. "You got it swiped Milind.... smart I must say. Why did you ask him to delete a picture of you and Mallika?" she had asked confused. "I asked him to delete our picture he knows the difference between ugly and beautiful" Milind had replied happily. "So am I your wife?" Prachi had laughed taking her nightgown from the stand. "You will be " Milind had answered pulling her to him kissing her on the mouth. Pulling apart unwillingly Prachi had left to change "You ain't studying tonight?" he had asked to see her make a beeline for the bed... "I don't feel like it I'm tired of Socrates I need a break" she had made a face at him. "Well then we can read Shakespeare you need to clear your exam now get your books out. I'm not letting you sleep till you study something atleast... gosh woman you'r so lazy" he had scolded her. He had made her go through her syllabus for the Lit exam she had in a few days before picking up his pillow and lying on the carpet. To Mallika it seemed they spent nights making love but he had clearly maintained his distance from Prachi letting her occupy the bed while he slept on the floor. He was used to sleeping like that having had to sleep that way on hot sultry nights in his childhood when there'd be a power cut at his chawl. Besides Milind had always adapted to situations and circumstances whatever the need be never letting his principles alter though, he was a man true to his word. Prachi had seen him go to sleep before she tiptoed over to him bending down she had kissed him lightly on his lips. "Good night Milind" she had whispered smiling before returning to the bed.
Baba had returned the next day and Prachi had started sleeping in the guest room their purpose had been served. Mallika thought Milind had had a nice time knocking Prachi in his father's absence though the truth was quite the opposite. Peace prevailed in the household for a few weeks Prachi was busy with her exams, Milind with an important project and Mallika with her photo shoots. The day Prachi's exams had finished Milind had taken her to a candle light dinner at his farmhouse they had spent a wonderful evening together. He had bought her a diamond necklace and had gifted it to her "But the results aren't in yet Milind I don't even know if I passed the exam" she had remarked with shining eyes. "Ofcourse you'll pass I tutored you... you have to pass" Milind had reinforced his belief in her before putting it on her. "There now looks perfect " he had kissed her on the cheek before turning her to face the mirror. Tears had glistened in her eyes as she kissed his mouth with love "I love you so much Milind" she had whispered. "I love you too darling just a few more days and we'll be together forever I promise" he had vowed pulling her to himself kissing her on the tip of her nose. The final act had to be played now recently Mallika had started feeling ill she despised food and would vomit often. Milind suspected her of carrying Ranbir's child and if that was the case he couldn't be more happier.
Late one evening as they dined together Baba had informed them of a party Mr Raichand Mallika's father had invited them to. It was in celebration of his Mumbai based hotel's twenty fifth anniversary. "I think it's been a long time since we met Mr Raichand " Baba had told Milind who quietly supped his soup. "Yes Baba" he had assented "It's time we paid him a visit I'm sure he'd like to meet his daughter" he had cast an awry look at Mallika who glared at him across the table. Mallika did not meet her father often because he was not as patient as Milind. He told her off the minute she started any off her banter the reason she hadn't complained to him about Milind yet. Suddenly Prachi had gotten up from her seat in a hurry placing her hand over her mouth she ran to her room. "What's wrong with her?" Baba had asked "I hope she's feeling alright, she's been studying too hard for her exam I hope it hasn't affected her health." The truth was Prachi had acted in that manner because Milind had asked her to he wanted to get over with this farce of a relationship he had with Mallika as soon as possible. Mallika had called up the doctor under the pretext of sympathising with Prachi in reality she wanted to have Prachi examined. If indeed Prachi were pregnant with Milind's child she'd break off the relationship with Milind. It was clear to her she didn't mean anything to him but she needed a reason for separation from him else her father would never approve of her decision. Raichand loved Milind more than his daughter he knew she was a first class idiot but Milind was a true gentleman the reason she hated Milind all the more. The doctor had given Prachi some medicine asking her to meet him the next day for a complete check up and Prachi had willingly assented.Edited by blind horizon - 16 years ago
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