Room Pragya:Hai mom.Our presentation went well.We are going to the party in the evening to attend the wedding anniversary celebration of our client. Sarla:Your presentation went well that's all I want to know.Enjoy the party dear. Pragya:Mom where is papa I couldn't reach his phone. Sarla:He went out because of some business matters.Will be back tomorrow. Pragaya:Ok mom,bye,take care. Sarla:Bye. Abhi has entered the washroom to get ready first. Pragya:Its been 30 minutes still he had not come out,is he getting ready for a party or shadi.Sir its getting late come out soon I have to change too. After sometimes he comes out. Abhi:You won't even let me dress in peace. Pragya:We are only going for a party not shadi,you have been in there for 30 minutes. Abhi:So what I am a designer people notices me where ever I go not like you.So I have to look perfect.
Pragya:(rolls her eyes)Its no use talking to you,I am going to get ready. Abhi has ordered a juice and is waiting for it,when Rahul calls. Abhi:Hey Rahul,how are you?have you been that busy that you have not call your friend?(holding the juice in his hand) Rahul:Sorry ya got busy but I am angry at you,how could you go to Delhi without even informing me,I went to your house today.
Abhi:Had a meeting with a client,will be back tomorrow night. Abhi turns around and bumps into Pragya,who has just come out of the washroom as a result spills the juice on her.
Abhi:I am sorry Pragya,I didn't see you. Rahul:Pragya,who is she?what is going on bro. Abhi:Hey Rahul I will call you after sometime ok,bye. Pragya:You ruined my dress,now what am I going to wear to the party. Abhi:Wait a minute I have a solution. Abhi gets the sari he designed for her from his bag and gives it to her. Pragya:Wow its so beautiful,by the way what are you doing with this sari? Abhi:You leave all that,get ready for the party we are already getting late. Pragya:Its because of you we are getting late. Abhi:Ok ok I made a mistake,now will you please get ready for the party. After 15 minutes she comes out of the washoom.It is first time he is seeing her wearing a sari.The red color along with black border highlights her creamy skin.She wore light makeup and lens instead of her specks.He stood spell bound by her beauty which more enhanced by her eyes today.He couldn't tear his eyes of her face.Her cheeks turns red due to his gaze upon her face. Pragya:Why are you staring at me like this,is there a problem? Abhi:(he quickly averts his face)No everything is perfectly fine infact you look beautiful. Pragya:Thanks(blushes even more)shall we go. Abhi:Yes come,(in his mind)Are you mad Abhi why are you starring at her like a fool what will she think of you.
Car Pragya:Please stop near a gift shop on the way. Abhi:Why are we stopping near the gift shop? Pragya:We have to give wedding anniversary gift right. Abhi:I forget about that. Gift Shop After looking at several gifts she finally selects a photo frame. Pragya:Pack this. Abhi:No pack this. Pragya:Sir that frame is not nice,the color is so dull. Abhi:No it is perfect,your frame is not good,see how old fashioned the designs are. Pragya:This is good,your is not good. Shop keeper looks back and forth between them.Sir which frame should I pack or should I pack both frames(adds immediately seeing that they were about to fight again) Abhi:Good idea bro pack both of them. Pragya:Its is not a good idea it is such a waste of money,but quiets down seeing his angry glare. After 10 minutes the reach Mr.Malhothra's house. Malhothra's House Raj:Welcome Mr.Mehra,Miss.Arora.Neeha didn't come. Abhi:No she had some urgent work at home hence couldn't come.Happy anniversary sir. Raj:Thanks Mr.Mehra.Come I will introduce you my wife. After the cake was cut by the couples,they feed each other.Few minutes later couple dance was announced.Abhi and Pragya stays back watching the rest of them dance.After few minutes Raj comes there along with his wife. Raj:What is this Mr.Mehra,both of you are standing here silently.This is not fare you both have to dance.
Abhi:No sir we are fine. Raj:Come on Mr.Mehra be a sport do dance for us. They move to the dance floor,while Ankon mai teri song plays in the background. He held one of her hand while his other hand rest on her waist.She hesitantly places her hand on his shoulder.They slowly moves according to the music,soon they were lost in each other eyes that they didn't even realize how close they where dancing.It is as if all they could see is each other and everyone else has faded away.They come back to their senses hearing everyone clapping at the end of the dance. Realising how close they are they move away from eachother.After saying good bye to Raj they return to their hotel room.
Room
After changing she was sitting in the bed when she receives Prasanth's call. Pragya:Hai papa how are you?I called you in the evening but your phone was unreachable. Prasanth:I had some work,how was your presentation?
Pragya:It went well papa.
Prasanth:Pragya where are right now and where is Abhi?
Pragya:I am in my room papa,he is in his room.Papa do you want to talk to him. Prasanth:No just asked,that's all,bye.
Pragya:Bye papa(in her mind)why did papa ask such a question?and it sounds as if he is angry at me.No Pragya you are just imagining things why would he be angry with you. She hears the washroom door opening,immediately pretends to sleep as she don't want to talk to him right now.Abhi was relieved to see that she is sleeping as he didn't know what to say to her.
Next Day
After breakfast they begin their journey.After sometime she gets a call. Pragya:Yes papa we have started from here will reach home tonight.
Prasanth:Ok dear,bye see you soon.
Pragya:Bye papa.
Abhi:If you don't mind can I ask you something Pragya.
Pragya:Go ahead sir.
Abhi:Don't you miss your sister I know she made a mistake but still don't you miss her? Pragya:Yes I miss her,I know she made a mistake but she is not solely responsible,papa too was responsible for it to some extend.She always used to support me in everything,but when I needed her the most she is not able to be with me because of papa.even after Aarav's bith he won't let anyone see or talk to her.I feel bad for mom he won't let her see her grandson. Abhi:Have you guys not tried to see her once?
Pragya:Yes I am in contact with her,I talk to her once a week but papa don't know about it.Once when papa went away for some business matter I took mom to see aarav and di.She was so happy that day,I really wish everything was back to normal then she could spent as much time as she want with them.Aarav is an adorable kid,if papa saw him once all his anger will evaporate. Abhi:I know how you feel,I can understand uncle's feeling too.It is very difficult to overcome the pain given by someone closer to your heart,but I don't understand one thing why is he against your happiness,what is your mistake in all this.
Pragya:You are mistaken sir,papa is not against my happiness,he is just concerned for me that's all. Abhi:But why won't he trust you?You are his daughter after all. Pragya:You too didn't trust mom,that is why you didn't talk to her.
Abhi:After a minute of silence.Our situation was different Pragya,when my bad time came there was no one with me except my dadi,rest of them either avoided me or talk to me out of pity.when Badi Ma didn't come to see me I assumed that she too won't talk to me,hence I stopped talking to her because I don't want to see pity for me in her eyes too.But uncle situation was different you guys where all there with him even though all of you where sad,then how come he won't trust you? Pragya lowered her head and remained silent.
Abhi:I am sorry Pragya I didn't mean to hurt your feelings,I am really sorry for interrupting in your personal matters.
Pragya:Its alright sir.I am used to his behavior by now.I understand that all my wishes will not come true,I have learned to be happy with what ever I get in my life. Abhi:I am really happy that I met a person like you Pragya,you care about everyone else happiness over yours.I am proud of you.
Pragya:I am not that selfless sir,sometimes I too become selfish.
Abhi just smiles at her.They laps into silence after that.The rest of the journey continued with light banter.After several hours they drift off to peaceful sleep.They where jerked out of their sleep,when the car came to a abrupt halt all of sudden.
Abhi:Ramu what happened.
Ramu:I don't know what is the problem with the car,I will check and tell you. Abhi too gets out of the car.
Ramu:Sir both the front tires are punctured and we only have one spare tire. Abhi:Is there a bus stop or taxi stand near by?
Ramu:Sir there is one 2 km away but you won't get anything at this time. Abhi:Ok is there a workshop near by.
Ramu:I have seen one km before but I am not sure we will get a mechanic at this time. Abhi:Do one thing Ramu try to get a mechanic from there ,we will wait hear for you. Ramu:Ok sir.
He gets in the car
Pragya:What happened?
Abhi:Front tires punctured(call someone)uncle we will be late our car tires is punctured,I have sent the Ramu to get a mechanic.
Prasanth:Where are you guys?
Abhi:We are 2 km away from the NH road this place is so deserted and I don't like it. Prasanth:Don't worry,I am near the place you mentioned I will be there in 15 minutes. Abhi:That is great uncle,bye.
Prasanth:Bye.
Abhi:Your dad will be here in 15 minutes.
Pragya nods.Abhi don't know why he is feeling uneasy with each passing minutes,his uneasiness increased.Pragya steps out of the car.
Abhi:Pragya where are you going?get back in the car.
Pragya:I am tired of sitting for so long,I am going for a walk.
The minute she stepped out of the car his uneasiness increases tenfolds. Abhi:Pragya if you want to exercise your legs you can do after you reach your home ok,there is no lights over there so don't go(goes behind her) Hearing the rustling sound coming from one of the near by bushes.Abhi immediately pulls Pragya back in time when the dragger zipped past her narrowly missing her throat.He pushes her behind his back on seeing a person wearing a mask is standing there with a dragger in his hand. Abhi:(wispers)Pragya get back in the car now(without taking his of the goon)
Pragya:I won't leave you alone Abhi.
Abhi:(losing his cool)I said get in the car now damit.
She runs from there to reach the car,just then the goon lungs after her.Abhi grabs his hand and twist it behind his back with such a force that he screams in pain and drops his dragger.Hekicks it out of the reach and kick him behind his legs making him fall to his knees.When he was about to tear his mask away,he hears her scream.He turns and sees one of the goons holding her by throat while the other held a dragger.When she is struggling to free herself he bangs the goon's face to the ground and runs to help her.He holds his hand when he is about to stab her.He pulls him away from her and twist his hand behind his back giving his hand one more twist to make him let go of his dragger.Seeing the headlight of a vehicle approaching them at the distance,the goon kicks his leg and tries to runaway form there.Abhi runs after him but he escapes in a waiting car.He turns to go back,but notices a cell phone lying there,he picks it up.
Abhi goes Pragya and gently touched her shoulder.Are you alright Abhi?she runs her hand frantically over his arms to check if he is hurt. He cups her face,relax I am perfectly fine nothing happened to me,hey don't cry gently wipes her tears.She hugs him tightly crying continuously seeing that she is shaking like a leaf he too hugs her back while gently rubs her back.It is alright Pragya nothing will happen to you,I am there for you relax,pats her head after few minutes she finally controls herself and pulls back from his arm.He wipes off the remnant of tears from her face.You are alright Pragya,he didn't hurt you right.I am fine Abhi.You won't cry anymore right.No I won't.That's like a good girl,gives a small peck on her forehead.
Hearing the sound of foot step, they turn around to face Prasanth standing few feet away from them.Papa,moves forward to meet him but receives a tight slap from him.She was about to fall when Abhi catches her.Uncle what,before he could finish his sentence he too receives a slap from him.Both of them him shocked and confused as to why did he slap them.
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