SS: Abhigya apart yet close - PART 10 (Last part) updated Pg11 - Page 6

Originally posted by: hailly

Amazing updates. loved it.
Continue soon plz.
Thanks for pm.

Originally posted by: jaydp59

Thanks for pm nive...it's good to see them opening up about their past and put their hearts out...i want to see this happening in the show...
Sorry if i offend u but u have to edit the chapter becoz some parts are typed double time..correct it...no offense

Originally posted by: nive_kb

Part 2:

The hotel room was comforting for her restless mind. She didn't know when she slept. Her phone rang. She picked it up while being half asleep. "Good Morning Fuggy" she heard Abhi say.

"My Handsome fiance, we are at different time zones. We can't have mornings together. Let me sleep." she said in a sleepy voice. "Pragya, it's afternoon for me. I said Good morning to you only. Come on wake up now. Did you go to London one day earlier just to sleep?" he said in a dominating voice. "Suniye, I am tired. Please". As soon as she said, she bite her lips. He started asking curiously, "What did you just say?". She had challenged Abhi that she won't call him Suniye but by name until marriage.She said nothing and told him that she will go, get ready.

She wore her favourite plain red Saree. It was her favourite not because it was her favourite color but she had wore it during two important moments in her life. She wore a brown overcoat to manage the cold climate. For the next 7 hours, she was like a professional tourist. Pragya never had taken much selfies. But today was a different day. She clicked a selfie and send it to selfie and Abhi's reply was about her dress. She blushed when he found out that she was wearing his jacket. She was clicking hundreds of selfies and sending it to Abhi. Abhi was sending quick flirty replies.

It was already 5 in the evening She returned to the hotel and found someone calling her Pragya. Who knew her name here, she thought. It was a young man with a gift wrapped parcel. The guy said it was from Abhi. Pragya called him and asked about the parcel. "Abhi has fans abroad too", he said. She opened it and saw her photos that she took today. But there was a change, Abhi was with her in all photos. She was amused. She asked him how. "Technology Pragya", he said. "But how fast is this? How did this just happen?". She was excited beyond anything. He again said Technology. She was blushing so much that he could hear her blushing. This stopped his thought of asking her about her dad. He thought she will tell when she is comfortable. She was about to open her room when she heard a voice of a lady screaming and things falling down.

It came from a nearby room. She went there. The room was not locked. It was just half closed. She asked, "Is there any problem? Do you need any help?". All she could hear was silence . She was hesitant. It was a new place but she couldn't leave. She opened the door with an embarrassed face. She saw a young girl lying down with few cardboard boxes over her. Abhi was still on the line. He asked whether there was any problem. She said she will call him later.

She informed the hotel staff. They were there in few minutes. It seemed that the girl just fainted seeing an insect and left the things in her hand. As Pragya went to her room, she could hear one of the hotel staff requesting the girl to talk to her father because he is making the presence of an insect a big issue.

Part 3

Originally posted by: nive_kb

Part 3:

Pragya
was revising her presentation for the next day's conference. She
heard someone at the door. After opening the door, she saw one of the
hotel staff introducing a man in his 40s as the girl's father. The
man thanked me for helping his daughter. Pragya said, "I just
called the hotel staff". The man said that he came to thank her
before leaving the hotel. Something made Pragya ask whether they are
leaving because of the insect issue. The man laughed, "No. The
issue was solved. The manager apologized and assured me that it won't
happen again. We are just leaving as planned earlier."

"It
was nice meeting you", she said. He thanked her again and went.
Pragya sinked into her presentation again. She woke up earlier the
next day. Abhi called her and wished her for her big day. "Professor
ji can be free today without my calls", he mocked her. Pragya was
silent. Abhi said, "I am helping you. If your hot boyfriend keeps
calling you, how can you concentrate on the presentation?" Pragya
replied, "I get it now. Just like how can you promote your upcoming
music album if you were on the phone most of the time talking to your
irresistibly beautiful girlfriend". The phone call ended with big
smiles on both of their faces. They both had busy schedules that day.
So this phone call was to make sure that they don't miss each
other.

She
was travelling to the conference venue by
taxi. She got Sarla Maa's call. Sarla Maa gave her blessings and
then told that she is angry with her for not talking to her after
reaching London. Pragya realized that she didn't. Her unexpected
meeting with her father, touring London the next day, Abhi's
surprise and the presentation had her full attention. She held her
ears while supporting her phone with shoulder and apologized.
Rockstar Daadi took the phone from Maa and told Maa not to spoil
Pragya's mood before the conference. She wished Pragya and asked
her to bring her some cough syrup bottles.

Her
presentation was supposed to be after the lunch but someone who is
supposed to give the third presentation couldn't come. So Pragya
was asked to give her presentation two hours earlier. Her excitement
turned into stress. However, the presentation came out well and was
appreciated even though she stammered due to nervousness few times.
While returning to the hotel, she remembered that she put her mobile
on silent mode. She took it and felt glad that there were no missed
calls.

As
soon as she reached her room, she fell on the bed as the presentation
stress had exhausted her. She thought that she could go to the
conference tension free for the next two days. She decided to have
dinner at the table instead of her room. She was seeing the menu card
for almost 15 minutes as she couldn't decide which new dish she
should try this time. She finally decided to give vegetarian
Agnolotti a try. Her eyes were wandering and her mind was thinking
about the new place and people. He saw him again. He was formally
dressed and seemed to be giving orders to some people around him. He
was giving orders to the hotel staff.

Does
he work here? If yes, is he settled in London? Does he have anyone
here? Is this why he left us? Questions were continuously arising in
her mind. She asked one of the hotel staff, "Who is he?". The
staff replied that he is the hotel's manager. She couldn't ask
the staff further. She decided to ask her dad directly. She went to
him. He asked, "What can I do for you, Madam?". Madam. Is he
mocking me? She thought. She then convinced herself that he didn't
recognize her at the airport. How can he now? After all he left them 17 years ago, she has changed much. His appearance was also changed. He was not like the bearded skinny man she saw in childhood. But she had a small hope that he would still recognize her just like how she recognized him.

He
got a phone call. He attended it and told, "Hello!". After a
minute, "How many times should I tell you not to call me at this
time?".After
few minutes he turned back to talk but she was not there. Pragya was in
her room reliving her childhood moments. She took her phone and
called Maa.

Part 4 - Look few posts below

Originally posted by: nive_kb

Part 4:

Sarla Maa attended the phone. "Maa" said Pragya. "Beta, How are you? How was the presentation? Did you have dinner?" Sarla Maa fired questions. Then she realized that she didn't allow Pragya to speak. Pragya said everything was good. "I miss you Maa", she added. Sarla Maa replied that she went there just three days ago and now she started missing her. Pragya said, "I want to talk to you ma. I wish you were here". Sarla Maa felt that Pragya was home sick and she started telling what happened in the marriage hall and other neighbourhood stories. After some time, she couldn't hear any reply from Pragya. Sarla Maa realized that Pragya had slept. She smiled and ended the call.

One day later -

Abhi was coming down the stairs and he saw Bunty sitting in the hall alone. Abhi asked him why was he sitting alone. Bunty sadly explained that Bubbly started going to dance class and he feels bored. He said everyone is busy. Abhi sat on the sofa and took him in his lap. Abhi suggested him to go and play with friends. Bunty showed his leg injury and told that his mom won't allow him to go out until it heals. Abhi asked what game does he want to play with his Chachu. Bunty replied "Ludo. No, chess. No, Snakes and Ladders. No, Carrom. No, hide and seek" Abhi said, "No problem man. We can play all games one by one.".

Pragya on the way to airport kept calling Abhi twice. Abhi's phone was on the table near sofa. He was playing with Bunty and doesn't notice it. Pragya boarded the flight. Abhi came to his room tired and noticed that his phone is missing. He asked Robin to look for his phone. Robin searched for the phone and a message notification sound makes him see Abhi's phone. He went to Abhi's room and gave him the phone. Abhi saw two missed calls from Pragya. He saw a message.

"I am returning to India"

It was from Pragya. He called her immediately. Her phone was switched off.

She is supposed to be attending conference now. Why is she leaving London? Is she in any problem? She spoke very happily yesterday. What happened today? She has been online 3 minutes before. Why has she switched off her phone? Has she boarded the flight already? His mind was going wild with reasons for her message. He called Purab and asked him to check for Pragya's name in the passenger list of flights departing from London. He was right. Pragya's name was there in a flight. He decided he shouldn't tell anyone about Pragya's early arrival before knowing the reason. How did she get flight tickets at the last minute? What was the urge to leave from London one day earlier? He was thinking while waiting for her at Mumbai Airport. He went three hours early to the Airport.

Finally he saw here but she didn't see him. She was walking like someone sucked her energy up-to last drop. He called her "Pragya". She turned and saw him. Her helpless face had a relief. She came to Abhi quickly and stood for few seconds. He couldn't understand her. She hugged him. She didn't cry. Not even a single drop of tear came from her eyes. But he could feel that she was in pain. He asked, "What happened?" She didn't utter a word. She hugged him more tightly.

She just said "She shouldn't hate me". Abhi asked "Who?"

Part 5

Originally posted by: nive_kb

Part 5

It was getting dark. Abhi and Pragya were sitting in a bench near a road side tea stall. Abhi said, "You just met your father. Why would Maa hate you? You are thinking too much Pragya". His mouth said those words but he knew that she was affected very much. It was more than meeting her father.

Flashback

Pragya's dad felt it weird that a young lady came to talk to him but left in a jiffy. He got suspicious. He wanted to see the camera recordings. He saw that the lady didn't go outside the restaurant but went inside. He told the person in the monitoring room to get details of the lady as she must be staying in the restaurant or must have come to visit someone in the restaurant. One of the hotel staff identified her, told him that her name is Pragya Arora and her room number was found. His eyes had hope instead of doubt now.

He knocked her room the next day morning. She didn't see his face after opening the door as she was hurrying up for the conference. She felt awkward to see him. He said, "Madam, you wanted to talk to me yesterday."

"Yes, but I have to go now." she said abruptly.

"Would you mind 10 minutes at the lounge before you go?" he asked in a pleasing voice.

She couldn't say no. She nodded yes slightly.

"I will be waiting for you Ms. Pragya Adora", he left saying this.

They sat on a table near the glass window with a pool view. He asked, "Your mom's name is Sarla, right?". I know why he was asking that and replied yes. "Do you know who I am? I am your dad". How weird it is to hear your dad introducing himself as your dad when you are at your 30s! She had mixed feelings. He was so happy seeing her. He took out something from a bag. It was a small photo of two kids. He had a photo of Bulbul and her. She was touched when he told her about the childhood moments of her with him. She didn't even remember them but he did. She was lost in his talks about how she wanted to become a pilot one day. After few weeks, she would want to be an astronaut. He laughed while saying how she switched careers within weeks.

He asked about Bulbul. When he came to know that Bulbul is no more., he went out and sat by the pool and covered his face with his hands. Pragya's phone rang. It was Abhi. She said in a husky voice, "I will call you back later". He could know that she was talking happily even in that low voice. He asked what was the matter. She said, "Please, I will you tell later. You are my baby na? Bye"

He accused Sarla Maa. He added that Maa had brought up us like herself. If it was someone else, she wouldn't have tolerated any accusations against her Maa. But she was mum.

She hesitated but she decided to ask him. "Why did you.."

"leave your Maa?" he finished her sentence. He was silent for few moments. She put her hands on his hands on the table.

"I had an affair"

She took her hands off. "I don't want to hide any fact from you. I know I made a mistake. I apologized her. I said sorry for more than 100 times. People make mistakes. But I apologized. She started treating me like I was a criminal. She didn't talk to me for 2 months. My mom she behaved as if I was invisible to her. I thought why should I be there? Why should I work hard and earn for people who treat me like trash? So I left one day. But I didn't elope. I told Sarla about my decision. She slapped me. I didn't see her after that. I came to London 10 years ago", he continued.

He could see that Pragya had a disgusted look on her face. "Beta, you don't get it. I am not saying I m right. I accepted my mistakes. But she humiliated me. She belonged to the old school. She is not broad minded." he told Pragya. Pragya started leaving. He tried to stop her.

"What will you do if your son in law cheats your daughter?", she asked. He left her hand. She said, "You belong to the old school. Different rules for daughter and wife. Guys like you want your daughter to be independent, confident and have all the luxuries. But when it comes to wife, you want her to tolerate whatever you do."

Part 6

Originally posted by: nive_kb

Part 6:
Pragya heard a thud and turned back only to see him falling on the floor. The chair behind him had made him slip. She called for help and the hotel staff came to rescue. She was waiting in the hospital corridor. She got a call. She attended it and it was from a fellow participant in the conference venue. He was very impressed with her presentation so that he had thought of publishing a paper with her. So he had got her number from the conference organizer with much difficulty since she couldn't be seen at the conference. How could she forget about the conference! She scolded herself. She thanked Mr. Arjun and was about to reply when she saw the doctor there. She told him that she will talk to him in a few minutes. The doctor told her that he had just
suffered a minor head injury and there won't be any problem.

She was waiting beside her dad for almost half an hour. He was sleeping. Her phone rang and the hospital staff asked her not to use mobile phone as it will disturb the patients. She cut the call and texted Arjun that she is with her dad in hospital and will be coming late to the conference. After 15 more minutes, he opened his eyes. She said she just wanted to bid goodbye to him and stood up to go. He asked, "You are lying. You couldn't leave me. That's why you accompanied me to the hospital. You wanted to be sure that I am fine. That's why you have been waiting for me wake". She replied, "I am not lying. Yes, I wanted to be sure you are alright because you are a person, not because you are my dad. Infact, I hate you. It's the humanity that my mom taught me that made to wait here. Good Bye" She had silly thoughts. She wanted to forget that day. She even thought that the dark pink saree always brings her bad luck.

When she reached the conference venue, it was past lunch. She no longer felt curious about her dad. She focused herself on the conference. She didn't know when she returned to the hotel and slept. The next morning was a fresh start. She took her phone only to get terrified. She didn't send the text to Arjun but Sarla Maa. She checked the delivery status and it was delivered. Her fingers stumbled to call Sarla Maa. Maa didn't pick up. She called her Daadi. Daadi picked up the phone. She asked about Maa with a shivering voice. Daadi said she went to the market and asked "What happened to you? Why is your voice shaking?". She replied, "Nothing Daadi. Woke up from a bad dream". Daadi murmured, "What happened to both mother and daughter? Both are behaving weird." Pragya was quick to ask "What did Maa do?". Daadi said, "She is not talking properly. She must have been worrying about you. Does she want a reason to worry? She always gets some reason. Leave that. How is your conference going on?"

"It is going well. I have to go now, Daadi. Bye", she said as she ended the call.

Maa is behaving weird. What did she think after seeing the message? What will she think about me now? Why is she not attending my calls? Pragya couldn't think anything beside these questions. She couldn't stay in London anymore. She decided that she should see Maa as soon as possible.

Now

Abhi assured Pragya, "I know Maa very well. She would not be angry on you if you tell her what happened. She would be proud of you. Don't be a cry baby. Let's go home now". Pragya wanted to go home, but she didn't want to. Abhi asked her in a teasing tone, "If you don't want to go home,
may be we could go on a night date." She went and sat in his car. Abhi dropped her at her house. Maa was sitting near the door lost in thoughts. She didn't see them. Pragya went near her and shooked her. Maa was shocked to see her. "How are you here? When did you come? When did you start from London? Why didn't you talk to me?" she went on asking and hugged her.

She was angry on Pragya like a kid. Pragya said she tried talking to her, but she didn't pick up her calls. Maa said that her phone got repaired yesterday and she went to the market today to give it for repair. Pragya looked at Abhi who was standing near his car. Abhi and Pragyed smiled like maniacs. Pragya kissed her Maa and said, "Thank you so much". Sarla Maa was puzzled. But she was happy to see her daughter back that she didn't think about Pragya's behaviour. She saw Abhi standing and welcomed him inside. It was indeed a happy dinner.

The next day, as soon as she sat on her table in the staff room, the clerk came and told her
that the Principal wanted to see her immediately.

Part 7