AbhiGya FF ~ Destiny's Children caught in a Web - COMPLETED - Page 2

A fresh start. Let's see what happens.

I have predicted something, thought of sharing it even though it isn't needed. [Abhi in despair need of attention from his wife meets Pragya, who is likely in the same condition as his and both had a one night stand leading to a 'No strings attached' relationship. Results getting caught in a web spun by spider, Destiny.]

The above prediction is just meant for fun. No Offense. [: D]

Curiosity is killing me. Continue really soon.

haha nice approah! yes a little bit of something from what you said Tupimanmus. But majorly different!

CHAPTER 1

THE TWO PROFESSORS

As she finished lining her eyes before the mirror with a kajal' and put her specs on, she heard a scooter honk impatiently from downstairs. She smiled a little at that as she quickly walked out of the bedroom into her hall, picked up her lunch box and hurried towards the door. The scooter honked again, this time twice. She quickly managed to put on her sandals and dashed out of her small two-bedroom apartment locking the door behind her. He will be irritated again thought an affectionate Pragya.

Suresh - How do you manage to get late every single day? We get up at the same time, but I always get ready before you.

Pragya - Arre! Who makes the tea for both of us? Who makes the bed? Who makes breakfast and lunch for the both of us? I have to manage all this before coming out in the morning Mr. Professor. Besides, to tell you the truth, I enjoy it when you get irritated by this two minutes delay and keep honking the scooter till I come down - chuckled Pragya.

They got up on Suresh's scooter, the new one he bought last to last year during their wedding. Soon they were on their way to the college. They were leading a complacent life. Suresh was a caring husband. He made sure he gave Pragya whatever she needed to lead a comfortable life. She in return turned his two bedroom apartment into a nice and cosy home where his mother and sister would often come to stay. She was the perfect daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and homemaker.

As they travelled down their neighbourhood bickering at each other every morning, anyone who saw them referred to them as the two professors' going to college. Strange..everybody knew they were married and in reality they lived a healthy married life, but they weren't the "couple" who went to college every day, they still were the two professors - like to two roommates sharing the same profession hence travelling together every day.

THE ROCKSTAR AND HIS SUPERMODEL

"Sir! Mam! One photo together now please? For the cover photo of tomorrows Page 3 supplement?"- said an enthusiastic photographer, and Abhi reluctantly turned around with his supermodel wife Tanu. She did a side profile, with her face towards the camera, flaunting her flawless figure with her one arm loosely clutching Abhi's shoulder and the other hand on her hip. Abhi casually faced the camera gently placing his one hand on her waist and the other deeply tucked inside his pocket.

"Such a perfect couple", admired the people around them. And Tanu basked in glory of hearing that. As they turned around to leave the event and get onto the car, Abhi turned to talk to Tanu.

Abhi - Tomorrow is daadi's 80^th birthday, taiji has arranged for a puja. She asked me to tell you that all family members need to be present then. After the puja, there will be a small cake cutting ceremony followed by a house lunch with a few near and dear ones. You can make it right?

Tanu - Aah Baby..of course I can make it. It's your daadi after all. She is so important for us both.

Abhi smiled to hear that, and Tanu continued.

Tanu - Even though I have a cover shoot tomorrow. It's okay I will cancel that. Yes, the producer may get a little upset with me, but I will manage. At most he will not work with me again, and cancel his contract with me. Or I will suffer a financial loss of a few crores and not to mention a bad reputation, but that's okay, at least daadi will be happy nah baby?

Abhi sighed.

Abhi - Tanu, no. Daadi won't be happy to learn all this. Her happiness lies in our happiness. If you're unhappy daadi won't be happy. You don't worry, you go ahead with your shoot, and I will handle daadi.

A radiantly smiling Tanu got into the car with an indifferent Abhi. He wasn't hurt at this, not that this was new. Tanu wasn't there next to him when he got his first international contract for performing at Ibiza. She was not even there next to her best friend Aaliya, when she had a heart break. When she couldn't find the time to come and see daadi in the hospital when she was admitted for an anginal pain in the middle of the night, how could he expect she could make it for her mere birthday party?

Abhi felt, he and Tanu didn't share life together. Tanu lived in a different world, and occasionally she would come out of it to meet Abhi. When she came, they were happy, they shared a great bonding, but only when she came. Mostly Abhi was on his own waiting for her to find the time.

CUPID'S TARGET - RABUL

"Mrs. Khanna, Dinner at 8. It's a date. Love, Purab" - As she read this text message on her phone for the hundredth time since afternoon, BB couldn't help blushing. Why do people say relationships change after marriage? She didn't see that happening. Her Purab was still the same. Sober, caring, loving and yes, romantic!

As she walked up to her boss's cabin to seek permission for leaving a little early, her path crossed Aaliya's who was coming out of the boss's cabin. She sneered at her and BB stepped back. Then Aaliya was about to walk away, when their boss came out of the cabin.

Abhi's tayaji - What happened BB beta? You needed something?

BB - Yes sir, I wanted to know, if I could leave a little early today, I had some personal work.

Tayaji - Aha, Purab has called? Of course of course, you are the newly marrieds, you shouldn't worry about office right now! He smiled understandingly.

BB was blushing red when she left. She was working at Mehra Industries, which was the media company belonging to rockstar Abhi. Even though Abhi himself stayed busy in performances, his uncle looked after the company along with his older son Raj and niece (Abhi's sister) Aaliya.

As BB left, she could feel Aaliya's glare, obviously she had heard what tayaji had said. She avoided looking at her.

ROCKSTAR ABHI'S SISTER

Oh so they are going out!' thought an infuriated Aaliya as she saw BB leave the office. After stepping on her heart like it was doormat, her Purab was romancing this down-market lower middle class girl BB? And BB? She had so much audacity? Wasn't she the fun loving colleague Aaliya once had, with whom she would hang out after office and go shopping? She thought BB was her friend. But these middle class girls, they are no one's friend thought Aaliya. They just have one ambition - to trap a rich guy and have a luxurious life ahead. Today when BB left, she completely ignored Aaliya, this enraged her more! There was no remorse or embarrassment in her face, BB had to pay for this.

She stormed out of the office and got into her car. Her fury was getting the better of her. She will kill that witch tonight. She drove out of the parking lot and saw BB driving ahead of her; she knew BB would take the by-pass to get home. A plan erupted in her mind. The by-pass usually had very less traffic and no buildings around. She will ambush her there. Aaliya took a left turn and drove on. As Aliya reached the by-pass junction, she saw BB car approaching. She glanced around; there was no other car in sight. She pulled her car on fifth gear and accelerated towards BB's car. She didn't want to live in a world where Purab didn't love her, but she would neither let that girl live, who brought this grief upon her.

THE IMPACT

Purab rushed into the hospital and enquired about her, they showed him the way. It was apparently an accident. It was his entire fault. Had he not called her she would have been safely sitting inside her office at this moment. He rushed towards the unit where she was being treated, but he stopped dead seeing Abhi and Raj bhai there. What were they doing there? How did they know?

Purab - Bhai? What are you doing here?

Abhi - Purab, you? How did you come to know?

Purab - They called me from the hospital bhai, but you?

Abhi - Yes, they called me too. Don't worry she is fine. Thankfully the cars didn't collide, they missed each other by inches and both hit trees. Come see, she is in this room.

Purab hurriedly walks towards the room when the nurse stops him.

Nurse - Why are you going there? Your wife is in this room

Abhi stared.

Abhi - Wife? BB? She is admitted here?

Purab - Bhai, yes! Then who were you talking about?

Abhi - I was talking about Aaliya, she has met with an accident with the patient admitted in that next room.

Then the realization dawned on both of them, as they realized it was Aaliya and BB in the two cars that collided.

The doctor said, they both had injuries but they weren't major. Aaliya was less injured compared to BB who had a slight head injury and was sedated for the night.

Purab thought that now since all was well, BB's maternal family needed to be informed.

AND THEY MET LIKE ICE ON FIRE

It was early morning, Purab and Abhi both had decided to stay the night at the hospital. Both were dozing on their respective benches across each other when Suresh and Pragya rushed in and faced Purab. Purab and Abhi awoke with a start

Pragya - Purab what happened to my sister? Is she fine? You said she is fine then why wasn't she discharged? How did it all happen?

Purab - Calm down Pragya di, your BB is fine, she needed rest so the doctor kept her in observation. Even Aaliya is fine; it was her car that collided with BB's.

Suresh - Aaliya? that rich brat sister of your rockstar friend? She must have done this purposely. Those people, they just cannot see beyond what they want. Rich spoilt brat. That Aakash ruined my Raccho's life and now this one is after you and BB.

Pragya - Suresh, please calm down, I understand you're upset but"

Abhi - Excuse me? How dare you talk about my family like that Mr. Double batteried long pants?

They all turned around and saw Abhi standing behind them looking visibly angered at Suresh's accusation.

Purab - Bhai please calm down. Suresh bhaiya, I understand your're upset with Aakash, but Aaliya"

Pragya - Excuse me Mr. Rockstar! How dare you call my husband such names?

She was looking at him with fury in her eyes. He stared, he saw the fierce protective feeling she had for Suresh and almost felt jealous for a second. He never saw Tanu defending him like that.

"How dare your husband accuse----" mumbled Abhi, but never finished, he just kept looking into that rage in her eyes.

There was something about this woman thought Abhi. He had noticed her during Purab and BB's wedding too. She was calm and docile, she seemed to care for everyone around. When his daadi was having difficulty in getting down from the mandap that day after Purab's wedding she came forward before Abhi could and guided her down, took her to a couch and offered her water. Tanu was standing next to them, but she was busy with her phone. When a furious Suresh had come to complain about Akash's deeds, she had come in between to say that, it was more important to sort the issue then play the blame game...but today when someone pointed a finger at her husband, she was furious and protective like a lioness...she was sensible, matured and caring and protective..She was what Abhi always wanted Tanu to be.

fantastic and nice update I love it... pls update soon

Yay! New story! Love the premise and the first chapter. I personally hope it's not short! 😉

Yayyy Aafrah!!! New story!! And what a great beginning! Already in love with this one! Waiting for more!!😃

I loved their interaction, can't wait to see how it progresses. Continue soon.

Originally posted by: Lkb79

Yay! New story! Love the premise and the first chapter. I personally hope it's not short! 😉

Brillant story I like how Abhi sees Pragya as such nice and caring person Aww Suresh as always he is right Aaliyah did it on purpose lets home they all believe him soon, can't wait to read the next chapter

Hi Guys! thanks for your lovely words of appreciation! I am still not sure about the length of this story, i think I will go with the flow!

In the meanwhile, happy reading and please please please do comment on the exert! I would love to hear more from you guys!

Hope you enjoy this!

Much love! 😊

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CHAPTER 2

ROADSIDE ROCKSTAR

A few days after the hospital incident, Abhi was driving back from a meeting with one of his sponsors when Akash called.

Akash - Bhai, there are some international clientele I was meeting to crack an international rock concert at Tomorrowland this year! But they want to meet you in person to discuss this. Bhai, I know you don't like being a part of these negotiations, but this one is a huge deal, will you please come?

Abhi - Akash this is Tomorrowland! Of course I will come.

Akash - Great bhai! Come fast then, they are in a bit of a hurry, they will leave in half an hour.

Abhi took a U-turn and was flying down fast to the location; his mind was reeling in excitement, and the opportunities this deal can bring. He has to crack this one! But suddenly his car did a jolt and stopped. He started the engine and slowly released the clutch to accelerate, but no. His car just stood there limp. He looked around in irritation. He had taken a short cut to reach the venue, so he was in some residential area. There were buildings on both sides. A few cars parked by the pavement. But there was no way he could get help! Other than a few guards, there was no one in sight! He knew he didn't have time to call the mechanic, fix his car and go, he had to reach in another twenty odd minutes. He looked around desperately for some conveyance, when his eyes fell on the gate of the apartment on his right. A lady was coming out of the gate in a scooty. She was a skinny thin lady with a slight frame. She was wearing a light blue salwar suit, as she busied herself in tying up her hair before leaving; a soft curl came out of her grip and playfully touched her cheek. This irritated her, and she made a cute angry face and took that curl back in her firm grip and tied it up too. Abhi stared at her with mild attraction..he had momentarily forgotten he was in a hurry and was looking for help. Suddenly she turned to her left and saw Abhi looking at her from his car. Abhi realized he knew this woman, it was BB's older sister Pragya!

Pragya had recognized him too. She put her scooty on the stand and walked across the road and came to him. She looked through the window saw Abhi still looking at her, lost in his thoughts.Pragya felt annoyed. She remembered how rudely he had spoken to Suresh just a few days back

Pragya - You? What are you doing here?

Abhi had suddenly forgotten why he was there, he stammered for a second and then replied.

Abhi - Actually, I was in a bit of a hurry, so I was taking the shortcut through the market place ahead, but my car broke down here so..

Pragya - Oh. Don't worry I will give you a mechanics number, you can ask him to come here and fix it for you.

Abhi - Actually I need to be at this meeting in another fifteen minutes, I am not sure if I can wait for the mechanic. And this place is too far from my house, so for a car to come and pick me up - that won't work either. If it is not a big trouble for you, can you drop me to the nearest public transport point?

Pragya looked taken aback at the request; she thought for a moment and before she replied, he quickly apologized for his rudeness with Suresh the other day. Pragya felt if she decline to help, he would think she didn't forgive him so replied in agreement. But then she remembered, it was a local transport strike that day.

Pragya - I guess I will drop you at the venue itself because it is a local transport strike today and you will not get commutation otherwise.

Abhi - Thanks a lot! But wont you get late for your work?

Pragya - No today is Thursday, I don't have lectures on Thursday and Friday, I was only going to the market place to buy vegetables.

Abhi locked his car and went and sat behind her. She seemed to struggle for a moment to find her balance now with Abhi behind him. And Abhi realized there was very little space in there in anyway. His body touched her back. He felt her body stiffen a bit, but she didn't say anything, he realized she understood the problem. On the other hand, his body became extremely sensitive at every point he was touching her, he could feel the soft tension of her muscles. Once again he wondered how easily this woman understood his problem and didn't need to be explained. His Tanu needed him to explain the tiniest of the things.

But after going a few paces ahead she stopped again.

Abhi - Arre you are so fast! Be careful, what if Flash hears about this and feels insecure?

Pragya - Flash? Who Flash? And listen don't need to be so sarcastic! I stopped for your benefit. In the market place if people saw Abhi the rockstar, you think you can go ahead without commotion and delay?

Abhi realized she had a point. But he couldn't see how to avoid the public eye today. But before he could respond, he saw her unpinning her dupatta.

Abhi - Aee..Aee.. you chashmish! Stop! Stop! Aren't you ashamed of yourself! Don't you have male members in your family? Having found a helpless rockstar by the roadside, you want to take advantage of me? You want to rape me?

Pragya stared at him in surprise! Rape him? She? What? She didn't probe further. She just unpinned her dupatta and gave it to him. He looked surprised.

Pragya - I hope you have enough brains to realize that if I wanted to rape you, I would undress you not my own self! And yes Mr. Rockstar, I am a married woman who has no interest in your noisy music. Just take this dupatta and wrap it around your face so that no one can see you as we cross the market place!

Abhi was about to retort to her for calling him brainless but he stopped, he needed her help now! As she drove past the crowded market place, Abhi sat behind her. He inhaled deeply and felt a certain fragrance from the dupatta. It was a soothing one. He kept bickering with her all the way! He complained about how slow she drove, how uncomfortable the scooty was etc. And to his surprise, she responded to each remark with a sharp sarcasm that he found very cute! He realized he was enjoying this - bickering with her and making fun of her..it was innocent fun..this woman Pragya - no chashmish' he thought and chuckled! He was going to call her that from now, it irritated her! - was a sweet person, she was making him feel comfortable, nice and strangely, even happy.

A boyish idea came to him! He gave her directions for a longer route to the venue and bought himself a little more time with her!

When they reached the venue, Abhi got off the scooty and was about to say something to Pragya but before he could his eyes fell on Akash and a small group of people leaving from right next to him. Abhi realized his clients were leaving, he instinctively reached out for them and tried to stop them, but they were not ready. Abhi realized he had taken an hour to come and they weren't happy about it. He stood there as they were leaving and he had a sinking feeling as his first chance at Tomorrowland was gone from him. But then something unexpected happened. He saw Pragya walk towards his clients. He walked towards them in confusion.

Pragya told the men that Abhi was late because there was an accident on the road and an old lady was injured. He had lent his car so that she could be taken to the hospital and he himself was stranded for long before he borrowed a ride from her. She told them that he was not only a celebrity but a kind man and he didn't deserve this in return for his kindness.

Abhi stared at her. She was lying through her teeth. Why? But at the same time, he couldn't help feeling that sense of content inside him when he saw that today she was back to her defensive protective shade - only today she was defending him. Today she was fighting for him not against.

The men agreed for another meeting with him that evening. As they left with Akash, Abhi turned to Pragya, but she was leaving too. He rushed to her and thanked her. She smiled in return.

Abhi - Now that super woman chashmish has saved the day one more time, will she have some time to have a cup of coffee with me so I can thank her better?

Pragya - Really that won't be necessary. You are welcome anyway.

Abhi - I insist, please?

So they went to a nearby posh caf and sat.

Abhi - I was wondering, why on earth did you help me out today? Both times?

Pragya - I didn't see why I shouldn't! I saw you there stuck with a problem where I could help, so I did. In any case, it is only Thursdays and Fridays I am at home at that hour, otherwise you really wouldn't have made it today! And the second time I lied for you because, you got late because of my scooty. I know I am not a great rider - actually I just started so...and you got further delayed because of me.

Abhi felt guilty. He couldn't tell her that it was his fault really, he had made her take the longer route and as a result they were late not because of her. She continued asking about Aaliya's health and daadi's. Abhi was surprised and touched when she enquired about daadi. He didn't expect it, because she had met her only once in Purab's wedding.

He kept on teasing her about her specs and her dislike for his music, he found out she loved reading and made some more fun of that, she kept switching between frowning at his jokes on her and laughing afterward. They spoke genially for some more time before she said she needed to leave. Abhi didn't want her to leave, and this knowledge took him by surprise. But he didn't say anything and she left.

Sitting alone in the caf, Abhi reeled back in his mind to the morning. He realized he had betted on his chances of performing at Tomorrowland for this Pragya? As he realized this he felt perplexed. He had hardly ever spoken to Pragya before, the one time he did, she was screaming at him for insulting her husband, and for that woman he forgot about such a huge career opportunity? Something didn't feel right. But then he thought, around her this morning, everything somehow did feel right. He decided he will dismiss today's incident from his mind. It is not that he sees her regularly, and in all probability he won't see her again in any other place than family functions - so he wasn't worried. But he decided to not share this incident with anyone. It felt strangely personal.