Hello people,
So sorry for updating so late but what can I say. Exams are right around the corner and well I could not find the time to write.
A fair warning though, no AbhiGya in this update. It is actually a filler for the next one. More like a build up for it. Hope you will like it.
Love
Nitya.
Part - 5
Next morning
Abhi was doing last minute changes in the decorations as they had to merge Mehendi and Sangeet in one as they had to postpone Sangeet because of what happened to him the previous day. He was still sore but he wanted to work, just any reason to be with Pragya. He was still reeling under fear of what Purab had said yesterday. He knew Purab would never do Pragya or her family any harm on purpose but the fear was not going away, no matter how much he assured himself. There was a nagging feeling that something was not right.
As soon as he was done he saw his entire family standing at the entrance of the hall. He knew they were going to come but he was not ready to face Aliya, at least until he fixes things between him and Pragya. He saw his daadi move towards him and he almost ran to her and hugged her. He had missed her so much in these days. Even though they were always in touch but he was so used to having her around that 10 days without her seemed like an eternity. He was still hugging daadi when he saw Pragya come inside and then Aliya started moving towards her. Scared that Aliya might say something to her he took Daadi's hand and moved towards them. Daadi too was worried because ever since Abhi left Aliya had started to behave very weird. She would stay all alone and the look in her eyes always scared her. As they reached Pragya and Aliya they heard her say the one thing which they never thought they'll live to hear from her, "I am so sorry Pragya Bhabhi. I have really misbehaved with you over the past few days. I didn't realize that I was blaming you for something that wasn't even your fault. Please forgive me." Abhi and daadi were surprised by this. Abhi could not believe that this was happening. All these days he used to wonder what would happen when Pragya decides to come home with him. How would he make sure Aliya was civil with her? But now maybe everything will be great. All three most important people in his life might finally be cordial and he could have the life he had been dreaming of. He looked at Pragya and saw her contemplating whether or not to forgive Aliya. He knew she would have her fears and inhibitions because of how they behaved with her but he knew his wife. If Aliya was willing to take a step then she would forgive her, no matter what she did, that golden heart of hers doesn't let her hold grudges against the worst people. He was right. The next moment he saw her smile at Aliya and she said, " Its ok, I understand that you were in pain. I am glad you realized everything." Abhi's happiness knew no bounds, he just wanted Aliya to be civil with Pragya but now seeing Aliya realize her mistakes and ask for forgiveness, he was sure that his happiness is just around the corner.
The mehendi cum Sangeet ceremony went very well with all his near and dear ones around. And when they wrote his name on Pragya's palm, he felt bliss wash over him. The small smile on her lips and the rose colour of her cheeks told him he wasn't the only one.
Later that night.
Abhi was lying on the bed thinking about the past few days, the happiness he felt during his stay here and the excitement of taking Pragya back home as his wife, a small smile tugging on his lips when he heard a knock. He wondered who it was, Pragya was not coming as she wanted to spend the night with Bulbul. He made his way to the door to see Aliya. "What happened Aliya? Is everything ok?" "Yes bhai, I just want to talk to you. Can I come in?" "You know you don't have to ask Aliya." He said smiling and Aliya smiled back before entering the room. She looked at Abhi as if contemplating whether or not to tell him and then said, "Bhai, I think what you did to Tannu was unfair." Abhi started to interrupt when she cut him off and said, " I am not saying get back with her but bhai what you did.." She took a long breath and continued, "You didn't even meet her or even call or text her to break up with her. You just passed a message to me bhai. Isn't that unfair?" Abhi was silent. He knew it was a bit unfair but at that time all he wanted was to get out of all the complications in his life, to be with Pragya, to have a chance of having the most beautiful and precious girl as his wife forever. He wasn't as angry at Tannu, he knew she was the kind of person who did such petty things to "get back" at people, he just didn't want to deal with her anymore. He knew it was selfish but he just couldn't help it. But now when Aliya was here, making him see what he actually did, he felt very bad. So he decided that he was going to meet Tannu and apologize to her, do this the right way. He didn't want anything on his or Pragya's mind before they started over.
"You're right. I should meet her. Let me call her." Aliya smiled and left. She stood outside the room and thought, "It is the right thing to do bhai. I am doing all this so you come out of that bitch's clutches. I won't let anyone take advantage of you bhai."
He called Tannu up and told her to meet him, she said she wants it to be someplace private so they can talk so she asked him to come over to her place. He was reluctant at first but then agreed thinking that even he wouldn't want anybody to see or hear what they are going to talk about. He was on his way out when he saw His daadi sitting with Rockstar daadi and Sarla maa in the living room talking. Daadi looked up to him and asked him where he was headed to so late. He couldn't tell her so lied, "Kuch kaam hai Daadi, album ka isliye jaa raha Hu." Just then Pragya came to the room looking for something, "Lo bhai, ab to tumhaari biwi aa gai, use hi batao ke kaun si album ka kaam hai." Daadi teased and all three of them giggled. He looked at her and she smiled, "I'll be back in an hour." He said and she just nodded smiling at him. "Bas tumne hi bigaad rakha hai ise Pragya, patiyo ko aise nahi chodte." Daadi said, she just smiled and went back to her room. She was too happy these days to complain anyway. He was treating her so nicely, it seemed that he actually wanted their marriage to work. She wasn't sure if she wanted that but was happy that she doesn't need to be scared for her mother and his Daadi knowing the truth.
Abhi reached Tannu's house around 9:00. She was waiting for him in the living room. As soon as she saw him, she ran up to him and hugged him and started crying. Abhi felt guilty and put his arms around her and held her while she cried. He knew he should let her go but he felt he was the reason for her tears and the least he could do was lend her a shoulder. After a minute he felt her arms creep up to his neck as she parted away from him. She looked up at him and then she kissed him with all her might. Abhi was too flabbergasted to react initially and when he did he held her arms to push her away. He decided that he needed to sit her down to talk to her. He held her hand and led her to the couch. As soon as he sat down with her, Tannu moved closer to him and grabbed his face. "Why did you do this Abhi? Where did I go wrong? If you want I'll even apologize to Pragya's mother but please, please don't break up with me. I can't live without you. I love you Abhi and I know you love me to, that's why you were with me even when you were married to that Pragya. Hell, you spent your Suhaagraat with me Abhi, then what happened baby? Our plan was going fine, you married Pragya because we thought Purab loved her. We didn't know he loved Bulbul. We tortured her everyday because you wanted it. You wanted to avenge your sister's broken heart. Otherwise you would have never married that behenji.." "Tannu please don't.." "No Abhi, you said so yourself, so many times, even to her that she was not your type, that she was just a gold digger, Aliya, you and I did so much to make her life living hell then what happened suddenly? What do you want now Abhi? Tell me.. I'll do anything you want me to.. Please don't leave me.." Abhi was about to speak when she interrupted again, " You know what, I did so much for you and your sister, Pragya had nothing to do with me and still I was so mean to her because you hated her Abhi. You hated her so much, so I did too, not because of who she is but because she hurt our Aliya and she hurt you Abhi. Does it not count? Our love meant the world to you Abhi then what happened. I trusted you so much Abhi. After your marriage we had so less time together and still you'd make me feel so loved. I meant the world for you Abhi, did something change? Did I do something wrong Abhi? Tell me I'll change.. I'll do anything for you Abhi. Please.. " "No Tannu, you didn't do anything. I loved you so much and yes, I married Pragya for all the wrong reasons. It was a misunderstanding. She didn't even know what happened. And bore everything, but Tannu it wasn't for money it was because of her mother Tannu. She .." "Oh stop it Abhi. You loved me and suddenly you don't all because you think that bloody Chashmish?" "Tannu!" Don't bring her into this. She doesn't have anything to do with this." Tannu looked up at him and began sobbing loudly. Abhi regretted yelling at her. He just held her while she cried her heart out.
He had no idea that he had been there for 4 hours until he looked up at the clock. Seeing that Tannu had fallen asleep in his arms. He just picked her up and carried her to the bedroom and left home. He didn't want to face Pragya tonight. All his old deeds were going on in his mind and facing her tonight would be painful so he decided he would go to his place and since nobody was there there will be no one asking him any questions.
So that was part 5. Hope you all like it. The next part will be a bang bang one. It will reveal the circumstances that led to Sarla's death. Until then, keep liking and commenting.. :)
P.S. I am a Goldie now!! Don't know what that means though, anyway I am so excited!! Haha..
Edited by Nitya_Suresh - 10 years ago
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