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CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR

'And I forgive you... I forgive you and I could maybe understand that you two had unresolved issues that you needed to sort out, so for sleeping with her, Pratik I forgive you. But that you needed to sleep with her to test whether or not you loved me more, I can't forgive you for that...''

'It is you and her Pratik, it changed a lot of things between us and I won't be the villain in your love story... My sobriety means everything with me and I can't trust you to help me keep it. It will not be your job but your support would go a long way. Me loving you while I watch you care for another woman will break me and I know that will kill me... Am sorry but you need to go...''

'Just go...'' She said in almost a whisper as she looked down unable to look into his eyes anymore

This had been the memory that kept on showing in Pratik's mind since he last saw Priya and it was becoming more and more painful. He had a lot of regret wishing he had done things differently. He missed her very much and yet he did everything in his power to forget her but it all went in vain.

He wanted to just drown his pain in alcohol but each time he went out to the bar or even bought a bottle of scotch, he never could really drink it. It always felt like he was betraying her somehow which was ridiculous and he knew it but logic had ceased to exist in his life.

He did the only thing he knew and that was work. He took on so much juts to avoid going home to Simmi. He knew it was ridiculous but he blamed her and he didn't want to be mean because she had no place to go. So he avoided her, he would get in very late and leave very early having them see each other something that just happened by chance.

It was going to be especially difficult because the launch party was that night and he had to come home and prepare. He kept on telling himself he had to be there to handle business but in the back of his mind he knew he just wanted to see her.

He got out of the car grabbing his new tailored suit as he made it to the door of his house and he could hear voices inside. It was a bit strange because he never really had people around anymore and Simmi never got visitors, at least until now.

'What the hell is going on...?'' He said as he walked in seeing who was seated in his Livingroom

'Pratik hey... What are you doing here?'' Said Simmi as she stood up startled

'This is my house... Where else would you expect me to be...'' Said Pratik

'No... What I mean what are you doing here at this time...'' Said Simmi who was clearly uncomfortable about something

'I have a launching to go to... What is going on?'' Said Pratik who tried to stay as cool as he could

'Hey Man... Chill...'' Said Jai

'Excuse me...'' Said Pratik who was getting angry

'Pratik look it is not what you are thinking right now...'' Said Simmi fidgeting

'Isn't it... Because it looks like I am looking at the man who almost got your sister killed and almost drove your brother's business into the drain...'' Said Pratik angrily

'It isn't that simple...'' Said Simmi

'It really is that simple Simmi...'' Said Pratik angrily as he began making a realization

'Chill out... My God what the hell is the matter with you lately... He is my guest and once we are done he will leave. Listen he has been in jail for close to three weeks now and he needs a place to stay so just for a few days...'' Simmi began but at that point Pratik had zoned out as he looked at her not believing it.

He scoffed realizing he had given up on Priya for a friendship that may never had existed because she was just using him the entire time.

'You brought this thing in my house and you are asking me to chill...'' He yelled angrily

'Pra... ' Said Simmi as she stepped back worried

'GET OUT...'' Said Pratik angrily as he put his coat down and grabbed her hand

'Wait... Hold on what...'' She began

'Let her be...'' Said Jai as he tried to grab Pratik but he pushed her aside

'My God Simmi what the hell happened to you? When did you become this vindictive and hateful person'' Said Pratik

'What... I do not even know why...'' She began but he cut her off

'I heard you talk about Raman... What are you going to do today...'' He asked causing Simmi to look at him like she was caught in a lie

'What are you going to do'' He asked again

'I do not have to tell you anything and stop minding my business...'' Said Simmi

'Wow... I can't believe this... I can't believe I stood up for you... My God I am such an idiot...'' Said Pratik with regret

'I never forced you to do that... It was your call...'' Said Simmi and Pratik just turned looking at her as he said

'Just get out... Leave my house and do not show me your face ever again... Leave before I lose my patience...'' He said disheartened grabbing his coat as he walked up stairs leaving them there

'Come on Jai let's go... I am not going to need him anymore anyway'' Said Simmi not concerned

'Where are you going to stay... I have no money to do anything, my father cut me off and...'' Jai began

'Oh will you relax... Our wild card comes into play tonight... I have worked so hard on this to have it just fall apart...'' Said Simmi

'Is she ready...'' Said Jai

'We have been working on this for 6 months... Trust me... She is ready...'' Said Simmi confidently as she grabbed her purse and walked out

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LAUNCH PARTY

Raman stood anxiously as he waited for Ishita to show up also he was trying hard to keep his composure. People had begun coming in and everything had been set. Reporters were waiting but she still had not come. Pratik had already briefed Raman what had happened and they were on high alert because they knew Simmi was most definitely up to something.

Mihika walked in with Shlok and Varun greeting a few people as they made their way in. Raman's heart sunk thinking Ishita was not so far but she wasn't their yet.

'Hey...'' Said Mihika as she walked to where they were hugging Romi

'Hey...'' Said Pratik and Raman

'Hey...'' Said Romi putting his arms around her

'This actually looks pretty cool...'' Said Mihika as she turned looking around

'Yeah...? ' Said Romi looking at her

'Yes... You did a good job...'' Said Priya

'Raman... Romi ...'' Said Shlok acknowledging them and they reciprocated

'So when is this thing beginning...'' Said Shlok

'Well everything else has been handled except we are waiting for Ishita for the interviews to begin...'' Said Romi

'Ahhh... She will be here...She had a few things to handle...'' Said Shlok

'Oh alright... Is everything okay...'' Raman asked concerned but Shlok just turned looking at him and didn't reply

'She said she will be here... She will be here... '' Said Varun rudely

'Dude... Come on...'' Said Mihika as she looked at him

'I need a drink...'' Said Varun as he walked away and Shlok followed

'Wow... They really like me...'' Said Raman sarcastically

'Don't sweat it... It will be fine...'' Said Mihika

'On a serious not... Why isn't she here yet...'' Said Raman and Mihika turned

'She had a kind of family emergency but am sure she will be here in a few...'' She said hesitantly

'Meaning...'' Said Raman curious

'This is coming out tomorrow anyway... Abhishek is being arraigned tomorrow... He is going to plead guilty and Raina is going down with him...'' Said Mihika in one breath

'What do you mean'' Said Romi

'Ishu is... let us just, say: is doing right by her mom in the only way she knows how...'' Said Mihika turning as she added

'That is all I can say...''

Raman dropped it knowing there was no way he was getting anymore from Mihika but that didn't mean he worried for her. He kept on watching the door in anticipation of when she would walk ib hoping he got a chance to talk to her and explain to her how sorry he was.

'Mr. Bhalla... We are getting late... The interview is about to begin...'' Said the PR

'Oh can we hold off a little while... We are waiting for Ms. Iyer...'' Said Raman

'Uhh she is already there... They are waiting for you...'' Said the PR

'What...'' Said Raman as he turned and Ishita was sitting at the podium in a black gown looking down at her phone while she talked to Priya who was next to her

'Excuse me gentlemen...'' Said Mihika as she walked away making her way to where they were

Raman looked at her and his heart sunk to his knees, he was so nervous one would think this was his first interview. She was just sitting there so calmly like she was meant to do this, and to top it all off, she looked unbelievably glorious.

'Raman...'' Romi called him

'Yeah... Yes...'' He replied coming back from his stance

'The interview...'' Said Romi

'Right...'' He said taking a deep breath as he began making his way their

The reporters began gathering whole Priya and Mihika walked off going leaving Ishita and Raman there. Priya did everything she could to avoid Pratik's gaze, she didn't want him to see her, she didn't want him to know she was weak and missing him. She needed to be strong and that is what she was going to do.

Everyone involved in the project was sat in the same place and Mihika made it a point to ensure Pratik got his chance so she sat him next to Priya. Priya and Ishita had always helped her when she was having man problems and she only figured she do the same. Besides Priya and Pratik had not even began exploring what their relationship was before it completely fell apart. She turned to Pratik leaning in as she whispered

'Make this count...'' Before she stood up and walked away taking the seat next to Romi

'Ha... Mimi I am going to kill you...'' Priya muffled under her breath as Pratik took the seat

'Hey...'' He said but she didn't reply

'You look really good...'' He added but she still didn't say anything

'I mi...'' He began again but she cut him off

'Are you going to be talking the whole time? I need to be listening in on that...'' Said Priya turning to him for a second before she looked away again

'Am sorry...'' He sat and he sat back keeping quiet

'Ayi Ya... Ya... Pratik come on...'' Said Romi who was watching them

'Isn't he the more talkative one...'' Said Mihika

'Well... Everyman has than one woman that is like a throne in his spine. Makes you so uncomfortable that you wouldn't be able to do things that you normally do ...'' Said Romi

'Am not so sure that is a compliment. That kind of woman sounds crazy...'' Said Mihika chuckling and Romi did as well

'Hey Pratik... Can I get you a drink...'' Romi said trying to lighten the mood

'No... Thank you...'' He said

'Since when do you say No to alcohol...'' Said Romi

'Since it cost me the most important thing in my life...'' Said Pratik looking at Priya but She wasn't barging

Mihika and Romi just chuckled and yet felt sorry for him at the same time. Priya was a very hard woman to crack and it seems the more she closed the harder it was to open up again