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wat does Pratigya want?🤔

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Just then Pratigya got out of the bathroom across the courtyard, handing over her wet change to Malini, she crossed the yard coming towards Krishna, Rudra left trying to look busy, calling out for his wife and children.

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Bhanu was closing his shop for the afternoon, today Krishna did not show up, it was learnt the friend turned out to be a girl and that too the daughter of Shyamji Saxena, of course the bazaar was buzz with the news and people were saying so the rumour was true, Krishna was indeed quite close to Udit's daughter…as Bhanu locked the shop, the face of Malini came in front of him, his neighbour, he did have a soft corner for her but his mother was not willing, apne mata-pita ko kha gayi, you are my only son, indeed an unlucky girl, Bhanu started his scooter, as he came out of the market he was Agasthya SUV standing in one corner, his right hand speaking to the owner of the shop next to his.

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The whole Lakhimpur village soon saw Krishna carrying a lady behind his bike and showing her his farm and land….

My my what a man now flaunting his girl friend in front of us, Agasthya observed as he watched them drive away….

Bahut jaida bakta hai, trying to be over smart with me, should put a bullet into her, let her father pull up Krishna by his collar….

Nehi Agasthya bhaiya it will not be an intelligent move, bekar bekar jhamela morne se kya faida, as it is their coffer is empty, the grains this year is yet to get desired prices, next year where will they get money to farm and with Rudra's addiction how much will the family rally behind him….

Shyamji Saxena is still with Krishna, Agasthya reminded his chela….

So he is but will he like to see his daughter becoming Krishna's 2nd wife? And Shyamji Saxena is not known for his charities…..

Nirupama toh apni jaban kholti nehi, I would like to know what is their sleeping arrangement….

This is not difficult to know, Rudra hai na, tota ki tarah bolta hai, just two rounds he has to win…..

Agasthya laughed aloud….

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As they drove through the village, Krishna saw Malini going towards her grandparents' house, standing aside letting them pass, looking the other way, Pratigya was sitting with her legs on either side and her mouth near his ears, she usually sat much more cozier normally back in the city but here well she was showing some amount of respect…..

She too must have seen Malini as Pratigya asked well you did not introduce your wife to me….

Krishna watched Malini waiting for them to pass, must be going to her grandparents to report, you wanted to speak to me about something important, what is it….

I have seen all the open fields, the land you have etc etc, what about a closed area where I can have a few moments of privacy with you….Pratigya purred…

Like? Krishna asked….

Hey whats wrong with you, earlier you could not wait for us to be alone and now, you are so formal now, whats the matter with you too afraid of your mother or you don't want me anymore…

Krishna increased the speed and drove towards his favourite spot…

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Nirupama entered her mother's house, as she entered the courtyard she felt soothing, her nerves calmed down automatically. As usual the house was quiet nevertheless it felt like own. Riddhi / Siddhi came running on seeing her, hugging her legs, she looked towards the swing, it was empty, her mother was sitting on a chair next to the kitchen, after returning the hugs, Nirupama went to and sat next to her mother pulling a stool forward…

She sat quietly looking at the house, if her father would have been here now, his cheerful voice would have welcomed her, asking her about her wellbeing etc etc…

Her mother sighed, Nirupama looked at he, Agasthya was his sarcastic best today, saying in such a short time Krishna has already showed his girlfriend to all….

Hmmmm

They are roaming around shamelessly, Nirupama's voice quivered….she tried not to inform her mother about her domestic issues, but sometimes things did come out. Krishna was her favourite sibling and non stop complaints and rebukes from Agasthya, she knew he loved to exaggerate but then the news of his friend turning out to a female that too somebody so highly placed is disturbing…

Your elder sister never had time for me after she got married, you have your problems but then you do keep in touch, I thought my sons will give me peace, pata nehi achanak Rudra badal gaya, I wanted to tie down Krishna but then Krishna is finding this village too small to make it his playing field…

Matlab….

Your brother was very active in college politics, he had a future there, idhar except running to the police station and going through the bank statement what else does he have?

Malini?

Agar Malini hoti I am sure you would have come today to share your concern….

Where is she….

Gone to meet her grandparents, I think gone to take some oxygen….

Oxygen?

Like you have come here….Ma was looking straight…

I am thankful to god, I still have a place to come…what about you Ma? Mamaji did want to you to go over and spend a few days with his family…

With my burden? Does he have any less that I will share mine with him?

But Ma….

I have decided bte, I will speak to Krishna, why he kept us in dark about Pratigya's arrival, friend alright but ….we did not deserve this, Malini did not deserve this….he has to take a decision, I cannot hurt Malini any more….

Naseeb apna apna ma…

True but I have daughters too and I know the feeling, I got a good husband but he was not an easy man to live with, he too had his way….but I adjusted as he never brought another woman or had any bad habits….except for his standing upright non relenting nature but now I wonder till the end if he could maintain it….

Just then Sapna came down holding a tray containing empty dishes, smiling she said, I should ask Pratigya to stay for a few days more, Rudra is curious and specially wants to know her as her father is always in news….he is at home, Sapna hummed as she went into the kitchen putting down the plates….

The mother and daughter stared at each other….

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Wowow …..Pratigya climbed down from behind the bike as Krishna stopped it, what a serene place she exclaimed as the ran down towards the pool.

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His mobile rang, Rudra tried not to look at it, holding the keys of the office and godown tightly. Krishna has given him charge, Krishna has to ask him or Sambhu Kaka for the keys, is Krishna really not controlling anything or just showing me…what is Pratigya to him…her father is very influential, it is important of have influential friends, rich too, Ma says there isn't much left, Babuji took a loan for the first time before he died….but Babuji did not believe in loan….Oh the mobile….why cannot they leave him in peace for a single day?

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Pratigya inhaled deeply, the waterfall was not very big, the pool crystal clear, the air pure, Krishna sat down half lying he remembered Malini's startled face seeing him in the water clutching her petticoat, Pratigya threw herself on his chest, kissing him deeply till she was breathless….

God I was dying for a kiss Krishna but what is wrong, why are you so stiff….

Krishna looked around….err actually people do tend to come here a lot……he stammered, which was not true as it was in the middle of their farm and quite far from the village except for the people like Malini or local people who happened to pass by….

What the hell….I mean you are scared, I never knew Krishna to be scared…..

Errrr not exactly but you see….

You have not consummated your marriage to that girl, have you?

Hmmmmm

And you don't intend to also…isn't it……

Pratigya it is like this….you know my mother is under tremendous pressure and mental trauma…

Your mother looked fine to me, ok I do understand the trauma part of it Krishna, I mean with your father murdered etc but then Krishna I am missing you, I hate to stay away from you and you have to take a decision now….it is not fair for that girl and it is very unfair for me….Pratigya cried…

Her name is Malini…..

Huh?

I mean my wife's name is Malini…..Krishna added

Of course I know it is Malini, though you did not want to say she is your wife but I guessed it, I am not that dumb but the question is does Malini know about me Krishna?

Though Krishna did not reply, he was feeling uneasy about the fact Malini was hiding in the kitchen till he called he out to meet Pratigya, she was sure hiding, he knows that look, when she is upset and hurt…so she knows….

Krishna ….you did not reply…Pratigya called out again….

What is there to reply Pratigya….she knows is all I can say….

Good it makes things a lot easier.....

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Krishna took out his kameez, and retied his dhoti, in this weather this was the most suitable dress now that he got used to it, comfortable and airy…the night was sultry, it was not raining but the air was heavy…

The sound of TV was coming out from different rooms, Sapna bhabi was today smiling from ear to ear, Rudra bhaiya happened to be at home, time to time I treated him with his favourite snacks and if he so desires I will not mind spending a few hours more in the kitchen….

Krishna watched as Rudra was chatting with Pratigya, was being very charming to her….what is he upto Krishna wondered…Rudra is not very calculative….kya baath ho gayi….

My father will definitely help you incase you need anything, after all you are a family…Krishna's elder brother….

Krishna noticed his mother darting a glance towards Malini…whose expression did not change….

But where is she today….after seeing off Pratigya to her bedroom, she went towards his mother's room, they watch TV for sometime and Riddhi/ Siddhi falls off to sleep, now they sleep with Ma….but she should have been by now….

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Pratigya looked at her room, simple, neat and clean with basic furniture….Malini showed her room, her clothes laid out, she was surprised to see it was her nightie lying on the chair and not any other dress, so she knows ..thanks to the TV of course…incase you want to use the toilet at night then go there, she showed a small room at the end of the corridor , it is clean don't worry, I have seen to it…

Pratigya wanted to have a chat with her, but she so busy to please her, if it rains in the night, you better close the window as it gets chili, of course I have kept a comforter…is the pillow good enough for you…do you want a thinner one etc etc…till Krishna's mother called Malini to have dinner… Krishna says she knows, does she know and if she knows why is she still here?

There was no airconditioning, though it was not hot really, but Pratigya was not feeling sleepy, the night was quiet, too quiet to be precise except for a TV sound as there was no other noise, the TV was switched off, here people slept early it seems, now in the city she would be going out with friends…Pratigya came out of her room quietly, into the darkened passage, where is Krishna's room, isn't it that one, she had seen him enter that room couple of times and the door was also open, light coming out….she stood deciding….

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But where is she today….after seeing off Pratigya to her bedroom, she went towards his mother's room, they watch TV for sometime and Riddhi/ Siddhi falls off to sleep, now they sleep with Ma….but she should have been by now….

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Pratigya looked at her room, simple, neat and clean with basic furniture….Malini showed her room, her clothes laid out, she was surprised to see it was her nightie lying on the chair and not any other dress, so she knows ..thanks to the TV of course…incase you want to use the toilet at night then go there, she showed a small room at the end of the corridor , it is clean don't worry, I have seen to it…

Pratigya wanted to have a chat with her, but she so busy to please her, if it rains in the night, you better close the window as it gets chili, of course I have kept a comforter…is the pillow good enough for you…do you want a thinner one etc etc…till Krishna's mother called Malini to have dinner… Krishna says she knows, does she know and if she knows why is she still here?

There was no airconditioning, though it was not hot really, but Pratigya was not feeling sleepy, the night was quiet, too quiet to be precise except for a TV sound as there was no other noise, the TV was switched off, here people slept early it seems, now in the city she would be going out with friends…Pratigya came out of her room quietly, into the darkened passage, where is Krishna's room, isn't it that one, she had seen him enter that room couple of times and the door was also open, light coming out….she stood deciding….

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During their college days, many girls were after Krishna, not only because he was the General Secretary of the Union but also he had his animal like energy, carefree attitude, daredevil antics, they fell for his carefree charm, inspite of Pratigya, many girls under slightest pretext took the opportunity to kiss him, he too returned them very willingly, Pratigya did not mind as she knew he was hers at the end of the day and it would make it up to her later, let the girls have their fill some consolation prize…but today Pratigya felt something is missing or something not there, Krishna was putting up all his guard, she initially had thought as he was amongst his family, the village was different from the city but then they went out on exploration, he somewhat became easy till he took her to that spot, suddenly during the kiss, he became stiff, he did say the place is not very private or is it something else…Pratigya wondered watching his room, taking a deep breath she was about to step out when she saw Krishna coming out, wearing his dhoti, top as if looking for someone, after going down the passage he peeped into his mother's room and went down the stairs, Pratigya smiled, good, she thought, opening her slippers she ran softly after him, Krishna reached the corridor below, moonlight was flooding the area… on the swing Malini was lying, Krishna went and stood infront of her and cleared his throat…Pratigya froze on the landing….

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I know you are not sleeping, Krishna said …….Malini clenched her jaws and got up, hurdled into sitting position, Krishna sat down next to her….

So what is the new trick your grandmother taught you….

What do you mean she kept her voice as normal as possible….

When you went to report about me….

I went for my daily visit and I did not need to report, the whole world has seen it and my grandparents are neither deaf nor dumb….

Krishna looked at her, the girl's behaviour is somewhat erratic at times childish and at time like a grown up….her head was bowed, she was not looking at him….

So they told you…..Krishna commented….

She looked up staring into eyes for the first time, I have my own eyes, I saw the moment she stepped into the house….

So he was right, she guessed it…..

It was so obvious is it? He asked….

She giggled of course even Riddhi /Siddhi knew….

Ouch…that is too much….don't exaggerate …so why are you sleeping on the swing?

There was no reply…..

Krishna sighed….he looked at her, she was watching her toes with her head on her knees…come to bed, Krishna said softly….Pratigya is in her room and I am not going to her's nor she is ……

She looked up, her eyes were hurt, filled with unshed tears…..He kept his hand on her head….we need to speak but believe me I never asked Pratigya to come down, I don't blame her though….come see the cloud is covering the moon, it will start raining and you will catch the chill…Krishna got up, stood till Malini got up after a bit of hesitation….

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Dear Friends,
I do not see any comments for the last 2-3 parts, do let me know how you feel about this story otherwise as a fanfic writer it is very difficult to continue...Love Tin
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heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy plsss dooo continue!!!!
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Chapter 18

She looked up, her eyes were hurt, filled with unshed tears…..He kept his hand on her head….we need to speak but believe me I never asked Pratigya to come down, I don't blame her though….come see the cloud is covering the moon, it will start raining and you will catch the chill…Krishna got up, stood till Malini got up after a bit of hesitation….

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Pratigya came back running to her room, he went down and called her….is it a nightly event? it did not seem like it, he was looking for her!!! Why? What was the need, they are not husband and wife even, Pratigya remembered Krishna following Malini into the bedroom and shutting the door…..I cannot let Krishna go, I will not let him go, I always got what I wanted in life….

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The chirping of birds woke Malini, as she opened her eyes fell on the profile of her husband sleeping, she stared trying to recollect….

Yes when he closed the door last night, Malini looked under the bed to pull out her mat, it was not there, she looked here and there, under the almirah etc., Krishna asked what was the problem, Malini told him…

Well no issues, you sleep on the bed, you turn that side and I will keep to my side…

But the mat….

God knows I was not at home, maybe Riddhi Siddhi have taken it somewhere, they are always playing with things they are not suppose to touch….

For the first time they shared one bed while Krishna turned to his side, Malini remained awake watching the ceiling, the feeling was queer and she knew Krishna too was not sleeping but then she was too tongue tied to start a conversation….

Malini got up, as she stepped down from the bed she realized her pallu was caught her Krishna's weight, she tried to pull it out slowly when Krishna's eyes opened staring at her partly open blouse….

After a bit of hesitation, Malini muttered…Ji mera pallu….

Krishna turned over releasing her pallu and closing his eyes once again….

As she opened the door and got out, pulling the door shut quietly, Krishna watched her retreating back….

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As Malini came down she found Pratigya sitting with Ma on her mat in front of the kitchen and having tea…..

I could not sleep, new place, I have this peculiar problem….

Malini greeted her as Ma asked her to take Krishna's tea…tell him to get ready fast, we will have breakfast together, Rudra came greeting them, calling out his wife and sitting on the mat to wait for his tea.

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Pratigya watched Krishna coming out of his room after a while, he stood watching the surroundings quietly, he looked so different thought Pratigya, no longer waves but still and deep water, Malini came out, handing him a light shawl, he wrapped it around, not satisfied, Malini adjusted it on him as he looked on…once satisfied he climbed down to join them.

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Pratigya's plan was ready, as the breakfast was ready, Pratigya now dressed in a crisp sari, freshly bathed started narrating about their college days, Krishna's many escapades and of course her father's plan for him, my father has made all plans for Krishna to be made as the Youth President of the party wing of the state…he will become direct successor of my father….

Rudra was listening to Pratigya wide mouthed.

Infact my father has sent me to say that he can take uncleji's murder to CBI but Krishna…

Nehi beta the local police is capable enough, they just need sometime…

Yes of course but make sure they do not get time to relax, you know how police is…

They are interested we only have some issues for which we are unable to come out clearly, Krishna spoke atlast….

Why Krishna? What is stopping you after all this is the case of your father….

Hmmm Krishna looked at Rudra….who was nodding his head vigorously, no nothing will delay things now he was saying….Krishna observed him before returning to his food

Good, you see Auntie, Krishna's greatest asset is his decision making capabilities, his willing to lead from the front…these are rare qualities…..

Malini moved away to the kitchen, she did not know her husband and Krishna did want to speak to her, obviously she does not belong to their world, she cannot fit into it…

My god, did you hear, what Pratigya had to say, Sapna entered the kitchen, the girl is real god sent, she has brought business proposals, handing over the files prepared by her father, the man is also ready to sponsor....I am sure if Rudra has something interesting to do he will not go to those places again….hey bhagwan aapne mere sun li….

Sapna was so happy, obviously more concerned about her husband than to care what Malini might be thinking, why does Pratigya's father want to help Krishna, the answer was very obvious …..

Rudra bhaiya come lets sit and discuss the projects, I need to know a few details from you, since you always remained here you can help me more….

Malini watched Pratigya leading the brothers towards the office room while Sapna looked very happy, Ma's expression could not be read, ……

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They waved Pratigya goodbye, it was not easy, Ma was not feeling comfortable, Sapna was disappointed with Ma's feelings, Pratigya should leave now, too much rumours, Ma muttered…..

Our house why should we care what others she can stay for a day or two, Rudhra would have stayed at home, my life would have been in peace….

But this cannot be the solution, can it? Ma could not hide her displeasure….

Sapna grumbled and growled, why cannot people see me happy, at last Rudra is taking interest in something, she glared at her mother-in-law when Agasthya Garodia decided to pay his inlaws a visit….

Mr Saxena's daughter is here and I thought why not invite her to our house for a small get-together…

She is returning in a while, Ma is just packing something for her to take on the way, Krishna said loud and clear, taking everybody by surprise including Pratigya, being smart she recovered fast but did not counter Krishna…

Agasthya was his sarcastic best, of course, I understand, such powerful friends, and Krishna got entangled in the mess, otherwise we would have taken the baraat to Saxenaji's house, iske liye naseeb hona chahiye, which of course my brothers-in-law does not have, neither in cards nor in cash….

With my father around…Pratigya was about to say something when Krishna pulled her up, come Pratigya get ready

While Ma ran to please her son-in-law others got busy making arrangement for Pratigya's departure….Malini took her change which was now washed and pressed alongwith the presents Ma had got, local sari and some fruits and sweets…but stopped outside the door, Pratigya and Krishna were talking…she wanted to walk away but then saw Agasthya was looking up with great interest…she knew everybody in the family was wry about Agasthya, so Malini remained rooted on the spot….

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I understand Krishna that you are not too fond of your brother-in-law but that is no reason to chase me out of this house….

I am sorry Pratigya, this is a village, you know, please forgive me but yes my brother-in-law is someone whom I do not want you get friendly to…..

I am happy Krishna that you are thinking this about me, Pratigya replied huskily….oh My God Krishna when do I see you next….

We are making slow progress on my father's case but then….

Oh Krishna please solve your marriage issue too, I mean that girl can give you nothing, I am not saying she is a bad girl but then she is not meant for you, cut out to support you in your political ambition, your brother and mother should not stop you….

Noone is stopping me Pratigya it is just that I am…you know I am tied with too many things….

I understand you honey and remember I am always by your side…..

It was followed by a kissing sound, Malini could no longer stand, she cleared her voice and walked get into the room to see Krishna looking flustered and Pratigya smiling gleefully….

Ma has sent these things for you to take back home….she kept the things on the bed and walked out….going down to see Rudra shuttering his replies to Agasthya who was literally making mincemeat of him and Ma and Sapna running around to serve him something which will divert his attention from Rudra…

Malini crept out of the house she was feeling like an intruder, going towards her favourite spot….

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Malini crept out of the house she was feeling like an intruder, going towards her favourite spot….

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She knew she was not the world's luckiest girl, her marriage was a fiasco but hearing the same with your own ears is not pleasant, it was the truth but harsh truth, she wanted her grandparents to have a happy life which it seemed was not possible in this life…..she had become road block in somebody's life, she could see the expression on her grandparent's face, she knew though they have been hearing and guessing many things but still they hoped everything will be ok soon….

The rustle of leaves told her she was no longer alone, the shadow fell on her, it was Krishna, her husband?

Why did you come away…He asked….

For you to say goodbye to your girlfriend properly…she replied….

She was your guest and you should not have left, she was looking for you…..

She is my guest or am I her guest, Malini replied looking upto him

Krishna stared back, she must have heard more than he thought, see Malini it is like this….

Please take pity on me, don't you think I have seen and heard enough, you have a big man with a fat purse and a beautiful daughter waiting for you, I understand you are here as Ma wants you but are you here really? I know my grandparents are indebted to your family, I know I should keep my mouth shut and bear it with a smile, lekin….she got up to leave checking her tears….

Krishna pulled her down trying to stop her, she fell on him instead losing balance, immediately trying to break free…

I am sorry, Krishna said looking into her eyes…..Ma will not forgive me for hurting you but I am truly sorry….

She wiped her tears with the back of her hand, trying to control herself failing to do so….Krishna bent and kissed her on her lips….

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She was lying on his chest, trying to hide her face in his shoulders, Krishna looked down, today he did what he never did before, making love in the open air in broad day light and losing his self control, as her legs went around him, looking into her passion filled eyes, he thought he never had seen such a desirable face….

It started drizzling, Malini move, Krishna tickled her, making her giggle, it is raining she squeaked, so what…....Krishna replied rolling over and entering her once again…

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Prabha Devi stood in front of her husband's portrait, since his death or to be precise his murder, today she had a satisfied look, staring at his big portrait which hung on the wall, she murmured, it worked, she smiled, I wish only the girl came earlier, no you don't tell me it is all my fault, in a bid to protect my children, I overlooked the need of another…you were always blaming me by saying see beyond your children, think beyond your family, the only thing I always replied to you, since you are looking so much beyond, I need to keep an eye on my children…today I made the most unhappy one happy, I will not take any credit for it but then she used to cover it very well, with her childish behaviour, unconcerned attitude she used to mislead her onlookers but I am a mother and I saw how unhappy she was, as if losing her parents was not enough then straddled into a marriage where she was not wanted….thank god Pratigya came, I guess she was god sent in a way….



Lighting some incense stick Ma went around the room, showing it to her gods…..when Pratigya stepped into the courtyard she knew who she could be to Krishna, she also knew Malini must have guessed and Krishna was in a fix, though he did not inform them precisely who this friend was but as a mother she knew he did not know what to do, he was in a fix. While Pratigya was showing how cool she was, she was nervous and excited, Malini insecured, unhappy and trying her best to live upto being his wife…which she was not in true sense of the word. Oh yes Prabha knew, she knew as she happened to pass one day their room when she noticed Malini was folding the mat after getting up. Her son was not prepared for marriage alright but then he cannot be that saint that he would not use her for his carnal desires…since the expression of Malini's face did not change, Ma was getting puzzled till Pratigya arrived…..



Seeing Pratigya the pulses of the family members increased for various reasons…Prabha Devi too was not liking her presence too much, the family was not ready to welcome guest with inquisitive questions but then she did one thing, she sent Riddhi Siddhi on a secret mission. The girls were excited when their dadima asked them to bring the mat from Chachu's room and keep it under their bed and not to tell anybody, the desired result she got as little ago Krishna and Malini returned sitting on the bike, completely drenched, but glowing, Malini was blushing frequently while Krishna after changing his clothes sat on the swing sipping tea and observing her as she carried on her chores.

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Rudra came and stood in front of Krishna, you know what though I hated Agasthya arrival and invitation but you should not have chased Pratigya away….she could have stayed a few more days, have you seen the files her father has sent?

Not yet, have you?

Yes very good proposals, cement plants, brick factory, even …..

Krishna saw their mother frowning, their babuji was a proud farmer, I feed people he used to say…

Rudrabhaiya, very good you are taking interest, read the files carefully and then we can discuss but then two things, one you will not discuss it with anyone, nobody should know outside this house, Krishna observed Rudra was already looking a wee bit guilty so he must have already shared it with his pals and another thing what business does Bali do, I mean I do not recall to have seen him before, he does not belong to this area.

You know Bali, you met him? Rudra asked already looking uncomfortable….

Not really he came to the market the other day so somebody introduced us, casually, hi hello….but he has got a money it seems, brought a lot of stuff and paid by cash, wears gold all over….

Well he is into trading….

Hmmm trading of what….

Goods mainly…..

Hmmm outsider but runs gambling business here…Krishna added thoughtfully

Who …I mean who told you he runs the gambling business…

Well that is his real business or is it trading, Krishna asked….

I don't know, I don't need to know but why are you so much interested in Bali suddenly…

Has it ever struck you that an outsider doing gambling business here cannot do so without strong local contact? Have you ever thought about it?

NO, I have never because I have better things to do, you spend hours in the market why? Have I asked you why?

No you have not but you can ask….I am planning to buy a shop….

Shop? You want to become a shopkeeper and where is the money…..Ma is always crying bank is empty, Rudra looked towards his mother…

So it is…we are indeed living on buffer….

And you want to buy a shop….

Yes so that Malini and Sapna Bhabi can be self reliant….

What you mean they will run the shop….what experience they have…where is the money to buy the shop….

Krishna saw alongwith Ma now both Malini and Sapna were listening to their conversation…

He took out a piece of paper from his kurta pocket, this I think you dropped, your handwriting….the calculations shows that you are in debt again, now we have no money to pay, you will land up in jail, me too will have to follow you as they will be after me, so it is better the girls become self reliant…get something to support themselves….the bank offers special loans to women…

Kyu dara rahe ho….why will you go to jail, there is Saxenaji he will help you….

Saxenaji is first of all a politician, too scared to tarnish his name, he will help us till the point it suits him….anyway since you are interested in the project we have give it a try, study well the files and see what can be done……I will be waiting for your input and …guidance….Krishna added it as an after thought….giving one glance to the ladies he went upto his room.

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Posted: 15 years ago
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Ooops now what will Pratigya do?😕

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