Part 2
'Is everything under control?' shailendra asked Bakshi through gritted teeth while he smiled for the camera….. 'yes , sir…. But Gayatri devi ji is yet to arrive ……….' Answered Bakshi , not moving his lips much……… 'wonder why she asked us to wait till she arrives ? do u think she got the files?' durjjan can't contain the excitement in his voice……….'I don't know………..I hope so durjjan….. but why did she ask me to bring that silly sari Pratigya wore when she was back?' hissed Shailendra at durjjan….. Durjjan shrugged, confused ………….. They watched as the media slowly filled up the room, looking up at them expectantly ……………
Sakthi stood at the door , his eyes wandering over the female reporters , while manu elbowed him sharply , cutting his phone 'oh no, someone attacked one of our men at the northern market , while he was at royal last night………….they say that he is in coma n his condition is serious….!' Sakthi cursed …… their father was going to fry them …………….. 'find out who did it !' he hissed back at manu…………….. 'it looks like a drunken brawl , but the injuries r ….deep….brutal…apparently someone stamped on his face…..' said manu , keeping his voice low……….. 'hmmm…we will find out more about it later…first lets finish this…oh I can't wait to see his face once this is over!' said Sakthi leeringly n jealously………… 'some one said he is here' murmured manu , his eyes scanning the crowd , trying to hide his fear……….'what?' Sakthi looked around , tensed …………
just then Gayatri Devi's car came to a halt before the building n durjjan caught Sakthi's eye , nodding at Bakshi ………………. Sakthi withdrew , pulling manu by hand as durjjan too walked back , leaving Shailendra n Bakshi n some politicians on the dais ………. Shailendra seated himself, clearing his throat , while silence fell in the room………..'I know that u have many questions to ask….' He flattered as he saw Bakshi hurrying out to the corridor outside n after a round 2 of throat clearing he continued 'I know that u have many questions to ask my daughter , but before that I need to announce certain new political stands …..' he went on playing his election camphaign card…………….
************************************* '3 Minutes Chandu….count down' Krishna smiled , his eyes still on Pratigya as she stumbled backwards in shock ……………Krishna entered the room n closed it , his back to the door , while Pratigya blinked frantically n realising what's happening rushed forward her right hand trying to open the door………….krishna caught her hands n twisted them gently behind her back n pushed her roughly against the wall his right hand over her mouth as she opened her mouth to shout……………her hands struggled in his behind them, against the wall as Krishna pushed in his body flush against hers , his face inches from hers, his hand covering her mouth expertly as her wide fearful n angry eyes stared at his amused ones………….. she writhed trying to get free n he chuckled against his hand covering her mouth ……………. He so wanted to remove his hand n claim her lips which were pressing against his palm , but he felt he won't be able to stop once he started….. 3 mins will be soon becoming 3 hrs or more…….. eternity , may be…………… he clicked his tongue , wondering why was he feeling like this way about her …………..
Pratigya was feeling feverish ………… angry ………………fearful n frustrated …………..his hand over her lips did nothing but to make her struggle for breath …………expected …..but in a most unacceptable way……… she was feeling dizzy, his eyes doing tricks to her…………..'shh…..not a sound…… I just thought of reminding of ur ……ahem…. Position from tonight onwards…………..' Krishna whispered , his eyes piercing hers….. 'n now that u r set out to play this little game of urs I would like to help u …..u know, play along….' He smiled at her …………….Pratigya writhed , trying to stamp down on him n Krishna pushed in more ……… making her gasp against his hand ……… 'comfortable?' he enquired , cocking his head to her right side …………pratigya stared at him angrily………'so ! although u r playing this game there r certain rules about which only I know about ………….. what was that reporter asking u? how long I kept u up that night? ………….did I really rape u? ….etc..etc…. don't u want the answers ? I mean I don't want u to look like a fool in front of them….' his voice was menacing , his eyes still amused………….
Pratigya's eyes widened in shock n fear……… she was sweating now………. 'so the answer to the first question ….. ' Krishna said , tilting his head down to her left side of her neck n inhaling her deeply , fighting the urge to touch her as pratigya tensed , goosebumps erupting all over her body……….. 'which u r soon going to find out, I intend to keep u all ur life... ' he breathed against the crook of her neck, his eyes closed feeling that stupid feeling of being alive truly ... Pratigya shuddered as his warm breath caressed her now heated skin , his scent drugging her, her eyes fluttering close for a moment...'hmmm...the second one...u know the answer ...don't u? pratigya?' Krishna asked looking straight into her eyes... 'I don't need to rape u... u r so...sooo willing to please me, rn't u? Pratigya?' he whispered her name liking the way it sounded , coming from his throat... Pratigya stared at him , her eyes locked on to his... she felt a flutter in her heart when she heard him call her name ... unknown... incomprehensible stupid flutter... 'which again , u r going to find out tonight...' smiled Krishna teasingly ...
Pratigya tried to free her mouth , shaking her head in anger... 'would u like a small teaser now, Pratigya?' asked Krishna huskily 'a solid proof to present before the media , that u r mine?' he continued , abruptly cupping her chin roughly so that her mouth was now free but inches from his , his eyes darting from her lips to her eyes as Pratigya panted , trying to slacken her jaw from under his grip, although she could feel a curious fearful anticipation n excitement , just as she felt in her dream...
*************************************** Meanwhile, chandu stood staring at the closed door ... his mind full of what the bodyguard had said ... 'she won't escape even if the door is opened' ! ...what did that mean? Why would she want to escape from here...? she wanted this , right? No! The question was why they thought she might escape? Did they fear she might change her plan the last moment ? or was she an unwilling participant in their plan? Chandu's mind reeled with questions... ofcourse that could be it! He was positive that Pratigya would never willingly go through such disgusting circus...
**************************************** Bakshi hurried from the hall to the corridor seeing the bodyguard ... 'what the hell r u doing here? Where is Pratigya?' he asked the bodyguard in anger ... 'she is still there...ur party convener is guarding her... didn't the minister wanted to see me?' he asked confused ... 'what? No...not at all... oh God ! u were tricked u fool! ' Bakshi started running along the corridor ...the bodyguard followed closely behind him, frightened ...
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'krishna!' hissed Chandu , suddenly tensed as he heard foot steps... Krishna n Pratigya jerked their faces towards the door , krishna's grip slackening a bit... Pratigya pushed him off her , instinctively , panting for breath...n moved back, putting as much distance as she could between him n her, her head reeling...krishna's eyes raked her flushed face n shivering body as they faced each other...pratigya's angry eyes became soft n concerned as she felt a sudden sharp feeling of emotion when her eyes fell on his injured hand...she almost opened her mouth to ask him what happened to his hand when she caught herself ...what the hell is happening to her?!!!!... n then his eyes met hers , as he said teasingly 'get a good nap after u go to ur home... i want u completely rested for I intend to keep u up the whole night... ' he winked at her n opened the door ...
Pratigya snarled in anger...krishna said, his eyes burning.. 'oh...I liked that...my wild cat... n yeah...don't forget ur answers ...' he paused ...'n u have still time to decide where u would sleep...in my room ...or in the servant quarters?... n I will be sending Chandu to get u... be ready... for me' he sneered at her as he motioned at Chandu , who was frantically gesturing Krishna to come out , an apologetic look on his face as he looked at Pratigya... 'out!' hissed pratigya , trembling in anger , willing her body to stop feeling weird at the loss of his contact... 'Come Krishna!' Chandu said pleadingly , pulling him out n closing the door ... they just crossed over to their room n was about to close it when they saw Gayatri coming from the opposite direction along the corridor ... Krishna n Chandu exchanged confused looks ...
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Gayatri tried to hide her fear n shock as she saw Krishna getting inside a room at the opposite end ... she took a long breath , as she walked , not giving away that she had noticed them... it was time to play the first round of her game... she frantically knocked on Pratigya's room ... Pratigya , who was leaning against the wall , tried to find her bearings , willing her tears to stop as she forced everything him away from her mind to be filled by her mother... she tensed as she heard the knock ...the door swung open n she saw Gayatri standing outside ...she looked frantic ... confused , Pratigya walked to her, stepping outside the room in full view of Krishna n Chandu from the other end, through their window ... gayatri held Pratigya's hand in a surprisingly strong grip n leaned forward , fully knowing that Krishna n Chandu can see them but not hear them ... Pratigya looked confused 'what...what do u want?' she asked feeling odd... 'Oh I don't know what kind of black magic u did on Krishna , but seems like he won't rest until he had u...! ' hissed gayatri in anger ... Pratigya looked at her, still confused ...'now I can't have his lust destroy our family ... he intends to 'kidnap' u again this time directly from ur house ...or wants ur father to willingly send u as his mistress!... imagine the consequences !... he is adamant ! we can't make him discard what he wants ! ... so there is only one way ...! ' gayatri sighed dramatically ... Pratigya was about to ask 'what ...' when bakshi n the bodyguard almost ran into the corridor ... 'oh...Pratigya madam... ur father wants u to enter the hall n meet the media, now! ...' said Bakshi , trying to hide his tension , walking gently towards her...'n what r u doing here, gayatri ji?' he asked Gayatri , while the bodyguard looked along the corridor for Chandu...
Pratigya completely forgot about Krishna n Gayatri as she heard bakshi's words ...the conference...!... she walked forward as if in a dream as Bakshi prompted her , while gayatri tried to stammer a response ... ur mother, Pratigya! Said a clear voice inside Pratigya's head... tell the lie n escape with ur mother...u don't want to be his slave !... he will get u even if u tried to escape ... said another voice inside her mind... n did u forget? Ur mother will kill herself if u lie... Pratigya stumbled at the door of the corridor , her head waiting to explode ...'don't lie...Pratigya... don't fail ur mother...' said her mother's voice from her heart ... she took a deep breath ...
****************************** 'what is she doing here?' asked Krishna sharply to chandu ...'n what was she talking to her?' he continued as chandu shook his head in confusion...just then they heard the minister's voice say ' now my daughter will talk to u' ...krishna smiled , while Chandu tensed ... they came out of the room, walking towards the hall...
************************************** Pratigya stepped into the hall, amidst flashing lenses , her face drained of every emotion n colour ... she walked blindly to the chair provided for her as Shailendra hissed at her 'u know what to do!' as he smiled at the media ... questions were hurled against her even before she sat down properly ...'r u dating?' 'how's he like?' 'when did u meet?' 'did he kidnap u?' 'r u helping ur father win sympathy votes?' 'we heard that u were not well till this morning?' 'is the spice garden tour story a lie?' ... Pratigya stared straight ahead , her mind a buzz... Shailendra stepped to the front ...'pls ask individually... she is not going to go anywhere before answering ur questions...' one of the reporters asked 'were u with Mr. KST two nights before?' ...Pratigya stared , feeling nauseated...she desperately clung to her mother's image in her mind... 'yes' she whispered ... 'did he rape u or tried to rape u as the speculations r suggesting?' another one asked, just as geetha asked , her voice filled with excitement 'u r 2 dating?' ... Pratigya closed her eyes , praying for her mother ... Krishna leaned in , at one of the side doors along the hall , a crooked smile on his lips , his eyes roving the other end of the hall, piercing into Sakthi's ... Sakthi stared back in anger ... Chandu looked tensed, his eyes on Pratigya ...
Pratigya opened her eyes , n her eyes met krishna's who had turned to watch her... she shivered involuntarily as krishna's smile widened , eyes glinting in naked desire...Just as Pratigya was about to answer, wrenching her eyes away from his, Gayatri entered the hall... the media people began murmuring n whispering as Shailebdra stood up confused ... Pratigya n Krishna looked at her, shocked , while Chandu gasped... sakthi's n durjjan's eyes narrowed in confusion... . Gayatri faced the media as she said clearly ' oh... on behalf of the kids , I would like to make an announcement ... they r extremely sorry to keep u in dark all these days ... n pls defense minister, i think u will have to keep ur differences at bay for the sake of ur daughter now... I have extreme pleasure in announcing the engagement of Mr. KST n Pratigya saxena ...today evening , at the Royal...'
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