KRIYA FF: Tum jo aye zindagi mein Update part 1 of 20 pg 34 - Page 11

Part 9 of 1

"Preeti wait I will tell you I don't want the police involved!" He stopped her opening the door, and hated that she had power of this situation.

"fine speak" she folded her arms. "Open the door it's the police!!" Krishna ran his hand threw his hair in tension. "I will fix this.." she opened the door "sorry it's a misunderstanding, there was no need for the visit". She told them, they were not happy but Preeti wormed her way out of it. She then shut the door.

"There gone now tell me what happened" Krishna looked at her not sure what to say. "Not now when Pratigya goes home then I will tell you.. right now I have to go I'm late for a video conference. "

"Krishna you liar! you weren't going to tell me anything! She fumed with anger. He couldn't help but smile at the thought of Preeti losing sleep over not knowing anything that happened. She always needed to be in the circle, part of the loop or she felt restless. "Fine! Be like that!" she heard Krishna's office door shut clearly he didn't hear her rant on. If Krishna won't tell me, then why worry Pratigya is still upstairs I will just get it out of her" she smiled smugly, but she didn't need to make the trip up the stairs, Pratigya was half way down the stairs. She looked up and saw Preeti, immediately she felt nervous, she climbed down the last step and saw Preeti in front of her.

"Pratigya..sweetheart, I hear your leaving the job so suddenly?" Pratigya didn't know what to say.. she was blank.

"Siya likes your company and ...stay and put the incident behind you.

"um.. ma'am I.. I can't.. I... incident?" Pratigya played dumb.

"haan of course, Krishna told me everything" Pratigya was surprised Krishna told her everything but why do I get the vibe sir doesn't trust her?. Preeti stood with a plastic sympathy smile.. come on you silly girl tell me what happened already'

"hmm so um.. I have to go now.. excuse me" she wanted to make a swift exit. She walked pass Preeti. she won't tell me anything ughh.. fine if she doesn't tell me anything at least I can have some fun at her expense do kodi ki ladki!'

"really so your not even interested in knowing about Ketan's condition?" Pratigya turned. "condition.. ketan? Krishna sir said he is fine." Preeti could see her face look worried just on hearing Ketan's name. "hmm.. if you call fighting between life and death fine"..

"What!" she said in a panicky high pitch voice. "life and death?" she repeated. Preeti came close to her. "yeah Pratigya, his poor parents have been at his bed side all night" she circulated her making her nervous. "but Krishna sir said.."

"that he is fine?.. of course he would,. he didn't want you to leave this job na"

"the truth is he is extremely critical in a coma and.."

"and?" Pratigya waited Preeti to go on and hope some positive news is there. hah she's lost all colour on her face my job here is done!' "hmm? oh is that the time I need to make an important phone call.. excuse me" she faked a smile and left for the stairs.

"but ma'am?" Preeti didn't glance back. Pratigya stood there, her mind racing, with a million thoughts going through her mind. "why did Krishna sir lie to me.. oh my god if Ketan dies then..what shall I do?, I must ask Krishna why he did this. She walked over to his office, from the window she could see he was on the phone but she needed answers she was going out of her mind. She stepped in and shut the door. He looked up from his desk. She didn't say anything was quiet looking a little lost. "I will call you back and come later..yeah that's great..bye! he cut the call. "Pratigya.. I thought you went home long ago" she didn't respond she just stood at the door staring into space, like she was there physically but mentally not there, he kept staring back at her. "everything ok?" he said in a soft tone taking off his ear piece, still no response just silence. She had this whole speech prepared to ask him why he lied to her, but nothing came out. The thought she may have killed someone was making her sick, she didn't want to cry but that's exactly what she did, she bought her palms to her face covering them, and sniffled . Krishna saw and rushed to her. "what's wrong?" but she didn't respond. "Pratigya?..did something happen?" he tried to remove her palms away so she would face him but she was reluctant and moved like a little child. "Pratigya" he held her around the shoulders, now the sniffles became louder. "It's over" she mumbled. He didn't quite catch what she said but atleast she was responding."Hey..hey shhh.. tell me what's wrong" he pulled her forward wrapping his arms around her, she leaned on him, her shoulder resting on his chest as she stood side ways... with palms still on her face. "you can tell.. come on..hmm?" he said softly whilst removing her palms and this time he managed to. "Now calm down" her lifted her from him so she was facing him. "what happened?"

"Krishna I'm..i'm not ready to go jail" she cried, tears rolled down her cheeks.

"huh? jail? who said such a thing?" she didn't say anything. He held her shoulders once again "tell me?" he said in a serious tone. "Preeti ma'am said Ketan is critical and.." she cried more. "and I...". I'm going to kill her' he thought. "no Pratigya"..

"no sir you don't have to lie to me please.. I just..um.. his laptop beeped, "conference time" he murmured.

"your busy anyway I have to.." Krishna saw her face all worried and scared.

"wait Pratigya, you have got this wrong, Preeti she made it up Ketan is fine believe me"

"sir you don't need to.."

"listen to me" he cupped her face. "he is fine I promise you" he wiped her tears with his thumbs.

"but ma'am said.." come here.. he gently gripped her shoulders and held her close to his chest. "Listen Preeti isn't being honest, I just spoke to Sunny Ketan is fine..infact he will be home in a week or two" Pratigya felt relief hearing this.

"thank god sir" She placed her arms around him too. He rubbed her head easing her tension. His laptop beeped again. he must answer it or he could lose a contract deal' uhhh" he said silently. Pratigya leaned up from him.

"I must attend that" he said. They released each other.

"ok.. now you feel better?" he asked making sure she did.

"yeah sir, I don't understand why Preeti ma'am did that" He knew exactly why but he couldn't say anything he suppose to have a blissful marriage in front of others.

"oh she probably wanted for you to tell her what happened.. don't worry I will handle it, it's best not to tell her anything" he smiled reassuring her.

"Sir she seems... how did your marriage happen?" Krishna was stunned by her question.. "never mind that, you just concentrate on Siya hmm?.. he patted her right cheek. "now I must do this conference.. so you will stay on here?"

"I need the money I don't really have much of a choice"

"good option now if you'll excuse me" he went to his desk. Pratigya saw he was busy and left, she saw the empty hall and made a quick exit she did not want to bang into Preeti again. Krishna was in his conference.. when the others were talking his mind was thinking. Preeti the stupid woman how could she do this to a poor innocent girl. His conference had a break and he wanted to talk to Preeti.

"Preeti! Preeti! Where are you?" what the hell do you think your playing at" he shouted in the hall.

"Krishna.. beta why are you shouting" said Sargam.

"where is she?" the front door clicked.

"oh memsaab has just gone to the airport to receive someone she should be back now.."

"who she's gone to receive?"

"me?" said a chirpy voice. Krishna looked over and saw a woman a little older than Preeti.

"Urmilla you're here?

"Yes Krishna.. I missed her sister and I was in town for a wedding so I thought I will come spend sometimes with my sis. She hugged Preeti.. Krishna rolled his eyes. Urmilla was so loud and annoying she looked sweet but was quite bitchy too. Preeti and Urmilla were a headache he would like to avoid. He wished he could tell her she can't stay but that would mean talking to Preeti and he didn't want to..one way it was good she is pre-occupied with her sister, this means she won't even remember the Ketan situation. He plastered a fake smile. "Its great to see you..Ramu help Urmillaji with her bags"

"its great having her here right Krishna?" said Preeti.

"it sure is, I just have to head out but we will have dinner together once I'm back?"

"sure" both sisters said in unison. Krishna walked out of the house with his fake smile once out he rolled his eyes. great another headache in my house' he shook his head and went in his car.

*

"Ketan great to see your feeling better" he smiled sitting next to him on a chair.

"thanks Krishna I seriously thought it was the end you know" Krishna nodded.

"I'm just going to go get a coffee, Krishna you want?"

"no Sunny you go... I will jus sit and catch up with Ketan poor guy been through a rough few days. Sunny nodded "your right but my little bro is recovering he smiled at him and Ketan smiled back. Sunny left the room leaving just Krishna and Ketan.

"so you remember much about the accident?"

"a little but its hazy I do remember seeing that hot babe.. Krishna expression changed he was annoyed.

her name what was that soni kudi's name..Pr.pri?

"Pratigya!"

"that's right.. what happened with her, she.. ?

"I came and found you in a pool of blood you fell and hit your head"

"oh damn.. but now I'm better"

"you can't handle your drink then why drink so much?"

"forget it man, these things happen.. and I'm fine I didn't die. Ketan has no remorse after what he did the bast*rd! Krishna could just see Pratigya face with tears, fear, anxiety poor girl had been through hell!

"yeah why didn't you?" Krishna said with a serious look..Ketan looked at him. "excuse me?" he said . Krishna chuckled. "you everyone thinks you're the victim in all this. poor Ketan, you just worry your bro so much and he is decent but you.. and victim? Oh please! If anyone is a victim she is !" Ketan expressions changed like he had been found out. "oh but you already knew that"

"I think you should leave"

"You put my Siya's babysitter through hell, you tried to force yourself on her!" he was so tempted to say she should've finished him off but that would land her in trouble as it was an "accident"

"I can't remember..maybe and you know how I hurt?

"oh look your head bandage is slipping" Ketan felt it was tight not lose. He looked at Krishna's eyes they looked fierce, now he felt a little scared.

"let me adjust it" he began to press it, "remember how you went in to the bathroom and took advantage of her ."he pressed it a little more, his expression becoming angry. Ketan's face went pale with pain. "Krishna stop" he tried to move his hand away.

"I'm sure she said the same thing but you didn't! Now say your sorry!" Krishna saw Ketan's pain and repeated his words. and felt pleased to see him suffering he had not felt sorry for what he did and that made Krishna mad. what are you doing Krishna stop if you finish him off then Pratigya will go down for it..Stop! his mind screamed and he did. "Sorry!" ketan shouted and Krishna let go. "good" "glad we understand each other" he tapped his face twice like well done but in a mocking way.

"now get this.. stay away from me you are not welcome in my house anymore!" Sunny came back. "guys I'm back" Krishna quickly sat back down.

"bro thanks for coming to see him"

"aree my pleasure sunny, I came to see how much care they are taking of Ketan, but now I have to leave" Krishna got up and Ketan sighed in relief.

But you know nowadays you hear one minute someone is in hospital.. and the next" he looked directly at Ketan. "there planning a funeral!" Ketan looked away.

"yeah.. lucky we found him when we did. Said Sunny in a sentimental tone.

"ok got to go bye.." he said to sunny. "bye Ketan remember what I said" Ketan nodded weakly, Krishna felt better after his indirect threat.

*

Two weeks passed. Pratigya was back at work again and the incident was forgotten about, Ketan has even been discharged from hospital.

"Krishna that was Mr Ahluwalia's phone call his 60^th birthday party is tomorrow night and it's the perfect opportunity for you to tell him about that deal?" Krishna took a sip of his coffee.

"yeah that will be ideal.. we will get Pratigya to babysit once again"

"who's Pratigya?"

"Siya's babysitter Urmilla you've not met her?.. ofcourse not your busy with your sister to notice" Urmilla ignored him.

"Krishna Mr Ahluwalia wants the whole family there including Siya.. and I can't do business and motherhood" yeah because your so motherly' thought Krishna sarcastically.

"so I was thinking we take Pratigya with us not as a guess.. she is just a babysitter but so she can manage Siya"

"ok ask her when she comes down.. I will be in my office." He got up from the seat Pratigya came down the stairs with Siya and stood just outside the kitchen.

"wait Krishna.. you know his party will be a big thing and many high class people will be there.. she isn't even on the radar of high class"

"you've got that right" laughed Urmilla. Pratigya came. And they all turned.

"I'm just getting her formula" they left her to it.

"Urmilla be quiet.. Preeti just get to the point will you what do you want to say?"

"well she doesn't dress rich and I doubt she can even afford any designer" Pratigya came back it became awkward.

"ok I'll just.. hey Pratigya we need you to work on weekend actually consider your lucky stars you will be coming with us to a high class party"

"I bet you never been to one of those in your life" Urmilla sniggered.

"do I have to?" she looked at Krishna.

"only if.. Preeti cut him off

"yes we are not asking we are telling you!" Pratigya went quiet.

"but i..

"that's settled! but you will need to wear some classy clothes, not your chawl type salvars, hmm have afternoon off and go buy a decent sari"

"yeah great idea.. said Urmilla.

"Krishna will take you, he doesn't have any conferences today right?" she looked at him.

"yeah I'm free this afternoon after a long time if we leave now we will beat the traffic"

"um..."

"go on Pratigya, Krishna will know which sari to get" Pratigya was confused everything decided for her all of a sudden. "give me her" she took Siya from her. "look Krishna is already waiting for you in the car hurry up go" she practically pushed her out of the door. Pratigya quickly rushed to the front door. Krishna is taking me shopping how will that be.. I'm feeling nervous, Krishna pressed the horn which brought her back to now. She walked over to the car and sat down.

"seat belt on?" she nodded.. "and off we go" he drove off. She wanted to make conversation with him but all the way there he was on calls from his hands free. They came to the big store, he parked up as he spoke on the phone. "you go I'll just come after completing this call. "ok" she nodded and got out. She quickly walked in and saw many people and different saris. wow there beautiful' she squealed. She saw some and touched the material. A sales lady came "can you not touch them" she looked Pratigya up to down. "they are not in your price range" Pratigya smiled dropped. "what rubbish you talking she's with me!" she turned around and saw Krishna placing his phone in his pocket. "oh sir its you of course.. ma'am you should've said you came with him" Krishna came and stood next to Pratigya. "come take a seat, would you like any cold drink or refreshments. They all started sucking up to her once they found out she was with him. She was hesitant and looked at him.

"hmm come" he held her hand so she felt relaxed.. they both sat down on the stools in front of the counter. "right we want to see your latest most expensive designs and .. he looked to her. "you want to drink or eat anything?" three people were surrounding them and she felt out of her comfort zone. "I'm ok sir" he turned to the man we will have 2 coconut waters and a plate of samosas. "coming up" said a man and left from there.

"ok so sari's?" he asked and the two women started to take some out. "ok this one is the latest design, and very popular. "hmm no this one most women are wearing show me another, Krishna and Pratigya looked for 20 minutes, Pratigya ate a samosa whilst listening to Krishna, she didn't have a preference so she decided to go along with what he said. "How much?" I have seen this exact design in Jaipur and its not this expensive either. Pratigya smiled to herself Krishna was business minded everywhere even for sari shopping. "Sir?"

"hmm?" he turned to her. "what about that one?" she pointed to the top shelf.

"yeah that one looks good.. pass that one"

"oh sir this is the one. The women placed a fuchsia pink sari on the counter. I think, its beautiful and she is fair complexion this will look very nice on her" Pratigya looked at it. "this one has swarovski crystal work on it and sir the border is this type said another woman. "Let me see" Krishna took the sari and placed it on her left shoulder.

" ok even I like this one very nice colour , try it on then you will know how it will feel on the day" "yeah come ma'am.." Pratigya got up from the stool and went with both women. Krishna took a sip of his coconut water whilst waiting. His phone rang "Sumit, yes.. that's right tomorrow night ." Pratigya finished draping the sari with the ladies and they pinned the pallu. "ok done you can go show him" said one lady. Pratigya looked at herself in the mirror and actually liked how she looked. She walked out of the changing area. Krishna was busy with his call. "What?" he called.. "wait yaar reception is cutting.." I'll just.. he turned to the front. and that was it he saw Pratigya adorned in this beautiful sari.

(what her sari looks like what kat is wearing) here

"Sumit I'll call you back" he cut the call. His mind fixated on her all he could see was her in this sari, he looked her from down to up. She turned to him.. besides her the women stood calling him over. He cleared his throat and nodded

"Sir how is this?" she asked him. He just starred. stop staring your looking weird said his mind. "Sir you ok?" she asked waving a hand in front of his face.

"Hmm, yes great choice pack this one then we have to leave" he said rather quickly.

"Ok, how much.." she spoke to the women and his eyes went back to her form how stunning she looked in this sari the colour really compliments her.

"sir I'll just go get changed?" he nodded. "sure I will just make payment and wait in the car"

"ok..?" what's up with him, probably some business call. She went back to the changing room. Krishna went and sat in the car.. why did I just leave her in there and come, what's wrong with me? His mind questioned. He heard the door click. "all done?" he asked her being casual. "hmm" she nodded.. "Listen sir its so expensive let me pay half..

"no, it's a gift from me got it, its your sari, you happy with it?" she nodded excitedly like a little child gets when they receive a new toy, she held the bag close to her chest with a big smile

"good that's all that matters" Pratigya you have such a beautiful smile' his mind reflected watching her hold the sari bag close. He found himself smiling too as her turned the steering wheel.

*

Krishna came back home. "Shopping done that was quick ? what have you bought" Preeti got up from the couch and saw Krishna with no bags.

"where is it?"

"with her, she just came to pick up her friends car and left, afternoon off remember?!

"yeah but Krishna you should've left the purchase here so I could have a look"

"no need you will see it tomorrow evening now if you'll excuse me" he walked off. Preeti was irritated with his attitude,

"chill sis tomorrow you will see mind you it seems he has paid I lot.. notice how he wouldn't say what he bought.

"Urmilla I will see before hand what she has bought after I make a little phone call. That afternoon Preeti called Pratigya and sweet talked her into coming 2 hours early so she could borrow her some accessories at first Pratigya insisted she will get changed at home but once she said Siya needs to be ready for tomorrow too she agreed to come early.

Next day Pratigya came it was around 5pm,

"Pratigya is that you? come to my room and bring your sari will help you drape it" Pratigya knew very well how to put on a sari. Pratigya got upstairs.

"Its no trouble I can do it myself" she said.

"Aree its fine we are here to help.. come Urmilla pulled her along to Preeti's room. "actually leave this here and go ready Siya her clothes are out on the bed" she handed her over to Pratigya.

"ok sure, Siya let's make you nice and even more pretty, hmm she kissed her cheek as she exited the room.

"She's gone and lets see what Krishna has gone and bought for her" she took the sari out of the bag it was in cellophane wrap. "wow that must've cost a bomb" said Urmilla. "It's even better than the one your going to wear"

"oh my god you know what this is the exact type Monica was looking for, I can't believe this idiot Krishna for buying such a expensive sari for that girl, she'd only dream to wear something grand like this.

"hmm you know she will outshine you tonight" Urmilla just provoked her further.

Originally posted by: Snigdha_Khanam

Awesome update kroopa.Loved Krishna's attitude.I had read one scene again n again that u wrote P went to ask K why did he lie,the way he consoled her , made her believe n she trusted his words aw awesomw bonding❤️I could imagine watching that scene live!!As usual very well written.Wasn't Preeti just too much n enough??Now what her sis is doing here😡??waiting for the next update !!!

Part 9 of 2

In the other room Pratigya had finished getting Siya ready.. "chalo lets go show everyone how pretty you look in this dress you know baby my sari and your dress matches" she smiled and lifted her up in her arms. She went over with her back to Preeti's room,

"Siya is ready and.. she said excitedly but when she looked up and saw Preeti dressed in her sari she trailed off.

"wow Siya you and mum are matching" said Urmilla taking Siya from Pratigya.

"Pratigya you too should get ready here.." Pratigya felt upset she had her heart set on wearing this sari but what could she say, she had no status in front of people like Preeti, she just had to bite her tongue, the sari she handed was golden beige type also beautiful.

"how is this sari looking on me..great na.." "ma'am I...?"

"aree you still here, take this sari get changed in Siya room Krishna will be here very soon! Siya come to mummy" Urmilla gave her to Preeti.

"Didi click mine and Siya photo we both matching" she smiled. "of course?" Urmilla went to click

"ma'am the blouse is quite revealing" "what?" come on Pratigya you are young all girls wear it nowadays its not big deal..stop making a fuss and get changed!

"smile for the camera" said Urmilla as she clicked Siya and Preeti, all ignoring Pratigya. She took the sari and went to get changed. "I'm alittle shocked you gave that sari for her to wear its not exactly cheap"

"sis I gave but it's the cheap knock off not to mention it's easily ripped" she smiled cunningly.

Shortly Krishna came looking handsome in a black suit.

"Ladies ready? come on we are running late!" he said taking a glance at his watch, everyone was in the kitchen. "we are coming" said Preeti. Pratigya into the hall wearing a gold sari...holding Siya and saw him he looked so gorgeous in the blazer,but Krishna looked at her confused, she looked stunning in the gold but..

"what's this.. where is the sari I bought you?"

(Pratigya sari and blouse look like this)

sari (here)

blouse

"Here" Preeti came from behind followed by Urmilla.

"It suits me better don't you think and Siya has the tendency of being sick so its better she wears this sari and I wear this na" Krishna rolled his eyes.. he was very irritated with Preeti's attitude. "whatever get in the car where getting late" Krishna glanced at Pratigya, her hair left out as it usually is but this time a side parting. Her makeup was done perfectly, with eye liner enhancing her beautiful eyes, some blush and magenta colour lipstick but something was missing "wait where is your jewellery.. Preeti what's this you didn't borrow her?"

"what I'm not responsible for her, if your so concern you deal with it" Krishna ran his hand through his hair. Its fine sir" she replied she didn't want to cause any trouble.

"its not he mumbled" Pratigya started to walk passed him with Siya. "wait" he stopped her Preeti take her" he took Siya from Pratigya. " in the car..."

"but I.." Preeti tried to protest but Krishna wasn't interested.

Just do it! She took Siya. "And you" he held Pratigya's hand. "Come with me" he ignored the others and pulled her hand roughly.. "sir I.. "but he didn't listen, he made her climb the stairs she tried to keep at his paced but being in a sari it was difficult as it kept coming under her feet. She almost slipped reaching the top, her hand clung to his shoulder at the fear of falling. He noticed and instantly wrapped his right arm around her waist and pulled her up with his upper body strength lifted her off her feet .skipping the 2 steps, then he placed her back on the floor. He held her hand again. "come" he didn't look at her once, he took her to Preeti's room shut the door and turned to her.

"why did you let Preeti wear the sari?"

"well.. i.. what could I say.. she?" she looked down.. He sighed shaking his head.

"sir you said na to keep out of her way, she wore it what could I possibly say" she shrugged her shoulders.

"I guess your right, I'm sorry I know you wanted to wear that sari" "its ok, this one is nice too"

"your right it is, but if the person wearing it is beautiful then it just enhances the beauty and Pratigya you look lovely in everything, even this sari looks nice he smiled. wow he just said I look beautiful eek!' he mind thought. She smiled to herself.. he held her hands "ok sit here" he made her to sit at the edge of the bed and come out of dream world.

"Let's see" he took some boxes out of Preeti's cupboard. And placed them on the bed and quickly went through them, he opened one and looked at her to see if it matches her sari, some he put away. "aha, this one will work it's a match " he took the necklace out of the box. And sat down in front of her "let's try this one" he held it up in up it was a diamond pendant with a raindrop shape.

"hold your hair up" she did as he said holding her hair up at the back of her neck . "He opened the necklace, the cold pendant touched the dip of her neck, she felt the warmth of his finger tips brush her nape, she sighed but tried to not make it obvious he was making her feel hot and cold at the same time, I just want to hug him' her mind screamed. "sorry its being difficult to close" the next thing she felt was his chin on her bare shoulder as he leaned over. "I'll just adjust this" he took the piece in his mouth trying to opened it so in went on the hole. She gripped the bed tightly trying not to faint as she felt his breath fan her almost bare back. If someone where to walk into the room right now and see this sight it would look like they were being intimate. "done" he replied, bringing her out of her dream land. He adjusted the pendant facing her again "these are the ear-rings" and here are the bangles put them on and we will leave hmm?"

"hmm she nodded.. "ok.. uh Preeti calling again" she quickly put the ear-rings on and slipped on the bangles whilst he attended to the call.

"yes I know we are coming! He cut her off. He saw Pratigya she was all ready she looked stunning, he swallowed hard, "ahem.. lovely" he smiled "lets go" he said taking the lead and she followed, she quickly put on sandles. They got to the car. She opened the back door and Preeti saw her set adorned on her neck. she's wearing my set!'

"Pratigya sit in the front Preeti will look after Siya right now" "ok" she shut the back door and went to the front of the car and opened the door, they both sat down and closed the doors.

"isn't that the set from?" Said Urmilla, Preeti nodded annoyed.

"Krishna.. you borrowed her that set" Preeti couldn't hide her envy. Pratigya felt a little awkward.

"why problem..?" he smirked knowing how annoyed she would feel but he was enjoying this. "'I bet now you wished you didn't switch the sari' he smiled and drove away.

*

They reached the 5 star hotel, everyone got out of the car. It was beautiful, Pratigya looked around she'd never seen anything like it, there were water fountain everywhere just the outside looked grand. They reached inside it had beautiful interior. Krishna walked with her, hands in his pockets. Whilst Urmilla and Preeti walked in front. Pratigya looked around. "its nice na" he said to her and she smiled and their was a brief glance. 'her eyes are pretty and her..' Preeti saw some familiar business faces.. "Krishna now we should walk together" Preeti pulled him abruptly. interrupting his thoughts.. Pratigya take her and stand behind us" Pratigya held Siya, she adored the little cutie it was always a pleasure to look after her. They all walked and Krishna and Preeti were greeted by many people. Pratigya felt a little out of place, Krishna was completely in business mode, exchanging hand shakes and talking to Preeti with a smile, looking like the perfect couple. Siya cried.. "what's wrong baby" she tried to settle her she took her to the other side. "Look there its pretty designs na" she said and Siya went quite, trying to touch the wall. "no" she took her little hand in hers and kissed it. "Mr ahluwalia Happy birthday here is a little something" Krishna handed him a gift saying it from him and Preeti. Mr Raman Alluhwalia looked old, he was almost bald and a little fat.

"no need for this Krishna, Preeti lovely to see you again. where is the little princess I said to bring her"

"don't worry she is here.. Krishna looked around and spotted Pratigya in the corner entertaining Siya, holding her swaying side to side.

"she's there Sir" he pointed He looked at her and "I see. who is that fine young girl with her?" "Pratigya come" he waved.

"no one important she is her babysitter.. we had to bring her with I'm sorry" But he couldn't stop looking in her direction.

"don't be the more the merrier" he said. Pratigya came with Siya.

"Namaste uncle happy birthday"

"uncle.. what's she like, I don't look that old do I?" he chuckled. And so did Preeti and Krishna.

"she is just joking right?" said Krishna.. and looked at her, he seems like an uncle her mind thought, but some important factor in Krishna's business "of course not I was just joking" she replied, he smiled at her nodded thank god she got it.

"ah hahaha funny girl.. I will have a dance with you later" he winked. She smiled back untill he left. of course she will" yelled Preeti trying her best to suck up "no she won't" protested Krishna shaking his head. He turned to Pratigya. "that is our table you go relax there with Siya ok. And don't take to heart what he said, you don't have to do anything like that"

"ok" she replied with a smile. Krishna always seemed to rescue the situation. She went with Siya to the table he directed her too. Preeti was feeling hyper at Krishna for not seeing this as a good opportunity.

"Krishna he will only sign the deal if she dances with him.. you know him come on think business just a dance and she will be your deal signed over" He turned to Preeti his face slightly angered but keeping his cool.

"Preeti I'm not selling her out now don't push at this again, she is here for Siya that's it!" he walked away. "We will see about that" she said folding her arms. 2hrs passed Siya went to sleep and she placed her in a stroller they provided at the lobby. Krishna had been networking and finally came and sat down.

"oh.. she's a sleep?" "hmm.." she replied "here eat something" he held a pakoda to her mouth"

"sir its ok I'm not hungry much"

"I have been noticing your not eating any food something wrong?"

"no" she replied.. "that's great" he turned to some one " hey you we need two plates here " he nodded and turned back to her. "we can eat together" he smiled. "Ok sure" she replied. He only said this so she would not feel nervous and eat. The plates came quite quickly and they both ate, once he saw Pratigya eating he got up and made some excuse. "I will just be back will get some water"she nodded, now enjoying the food.

"Preeti that sari.." said one woman

"you like it" she smiled to her sister who stood next to her.

"its ok but the one she is wearing, the girl on the table with Siya, that one is absolutely stunning. Preeti rolled her eyes. "Ketki actually she is.."

"Very pretty.. she married? Who is she? relative of yours or something like that?"

"why do you ask?"

"I think she would be great for my son, what age is she?" the woman admired her from afar.

"she's 23yrs and Ketki she's not my relative she is from a poor family.. she lives in a chawl , she is only Siya's babysitter she wouldn't even match your son's status.

"oh how disgusting, thanks for the warning Preeti, what was I thinking. She is very beautiful still but I won't be making that mistake" Preeti and Urmilla exchanged a look. They saw Krishna walking with 2 small plates.

"Krishna you know what just happened,Ketki asked for Pratigya's hand"

"what for that waste of space.!"

" yeah but the funny bit is she rejected once she found out she is from poor family" said laughed Preeti.

"Siddarth is a drunken idiot, I bet she doesn't have a clue what he gets up to in those clubs.

"what..krishna acting like you were so perfect, like you weren't at all like that in Harvard hmm?. Krishna shot her a don't' go there' look "ok..listen not seeing the point"

"what? About the deal again right.. Preeti sighed.. "it's a good idea, if you say then she will do it"

" I'm not changing my mind about this, I'm not pushing Pratigya into arms of that pervert end of story!" He walked off. "Ughhh damn you! Pratigya was eating her rice and daal and almost finished. He sat down opposite her placing two small plates down "Your food is getting cold" she said looking at his almost full plate.

"yeah I'm not very hungry.. but I bought some cake" he smiled. "Here" he gave her the plate.

"its chocolate my favourite" she picked up the plate and took a spoonful "but first you have some here" she held the spoon to his mouth. He saw her hands adorn with magenta nail polish and her fingers holding the spoon, she has such lovely fingers,very elegant. He looked up and saw her expression "have"

"sure" Krishna opened his mouth to take it in. "Mr Krishna" said a man. Pratigya turned and put the plate down. Krishna got up.

"Mr Shukla" he shook his hand. "I'm leaving now I just wanted to talk to you about the contract, if you want we can make a deal now saves you coming to the office on tuesday" Pratigya smiled this was great news he is getting another contract which means a happier Krishna. "Sure sir that would be great" Pratigya watched him talk it's funny he was only two years older than her but he was so mature for his age and well mannered and mixed well with all people who seemed so much senior age wise than him. "Come lets go" he didn't even glance back at her, but she knew this was important to him.

*

"Thank you everyone for attending my birthday" Mr ahluwalia gave his speech, Pratigya listened but not really paying much attention.

"Now as I usually do this time to I would like to honour someone to dance with me and this time I will choose my candidate" everyone cheered and whistled. "Obviously first I will dance with my dear wife" He smiled and they started to dance. 10 minutes later. Preeti was talking with Mr Ahluwalia and pointing. Preeti nodded. She rushed over to Pratigya with her sister in tow "Pratigya come with me" she pulled her up "but Siya.." she ignored her question.

"I'm here go with Preeti" said Urmilla sitting on her seat.

"what where are we going ma'am" where is Krishna, haven't seen him since he bought me desert" since then she had been washroom, fixed her hair and Krishna still wasn't back.

"Here she is Sir " she held Pratigya's hand up, she looked up and saw Mr ahluwalia on the center of the stage.

"Pratigya it is?.. I chose to dance with you today" he smiled. "she's a lucky girl how handsome was Raman in his youth" said a woman. "he still is said another woman giggling. "Sir I ..."

"she'd be honoured" Preeti said like a supportive friend standing behind Pratigya palms on either sides of her shoulders. "Hey listen, behave otherwise you will mess this up for Krishna now go".. she pushed her with force pushing her right into the old man's arms, Pratigya jerked alittle ,Preeti had stepped on the sari "oh steady you ok dear" he said trying to make her stand, Preeti laughed she saw her damaged to the sari. Pratigya tried to keep her distance when dancing. She felt uncomfortable. "so you are working for Krishna?" he tried to make conversation. "hmm" she nodded slightly looking down. Krishna came back into the hall, he smiled it felt great, an adrenaline rush every time he made a deal. Another deal in my bag, I'm good' he boasted to tell himself. He wanted to apologise to Pratigya for taking so long he went to the table, but she wasn't there. "Umrilla.. you?.. where is Pratigya?"

"um.." Preeti came once she saw Krishna coming her way he grabbed her hand pulling her " look I know your angry Krishna but its for you" "thanks, let's dance" and on purpose he pulled her with him on the stage just behind Pratigya, he tried to get her attention. she looks so uncomfortable. He roughly pulled Preeti up, making it look part of the dance. "could you be gentle your going to break my neck" but he didn't listen. "why should I listen when you don't!"

Pratigya saw Krishna and Preeti dancing, she felt confused. "something wrong?" he asked. So far he was being a gentlemen. Krishna kept a look out for her. "she's fine what's your problem?" "Preeti smile people are watching" and both faked smiles. A few seconds or so passed and some of disco lights were shining on Pratigya's direction, Krishna eyes widened, he had to do something. The sari material had ripped.. Krishna saw from the angle. great Krishna has noticed Preeti rolled her eyes. Pratigya she obviously didn't notice he quickly moved in.. "what the hell you doing!" he ignored her completely."sorry sir let's switch for a minute.. can I just move in".. he took over, taking her hands in his, her fingers intertwined with his fast, and he was allowed to put his hand on her bare, waist unlike Mr ahluwalia who she kept away. "everything ok?" she asked him,

"Not exactly" said Krishna

He pretended to dance with her Pratigya was confused on him all of a sudden cutting in,she couldn't deny the fact that she was happy feeling his hand resting on her hip and her hand in his but why abruptly. His mouth went close to her ear and whispered. "pretend to faint"

"what?" she replied in confused, then a breeze on her tummy, she looked down and saw her pallu slipping by itself Krishna quickly pushed it back up on her shoulder he couldn't hold it for too long, and the music was almost coming to an end and the lights would come back on, and if anyone saw her like this it would be really bad.

"Faint otherwise you will be humiliated.. trust me I'm helping you" it was then that she realised her sari was ripped from a place which could reveal her in front of everyone. She looked up at Krishna in panic but she saw the trust in his eyes and she closed her eyes, whilst dancing she flopped her head on his chest, he tried his best to adjust the pallu so it stayed like that for a few seconds, he tried to tuck it in her blouse a little harshly at the panic. but that was a worse idea, he felt the blouse bids break. oh shit I broke the blouse!' he thought. oh no the beads are falling off is the blouse damaged too?' her mind raced, she really wanted to open her eyes. Before she knew it Krishna took of his suite jacket and draped her with it the back way so her chest was covered, he then bent down slightly so he could carry her up. Holding her very close to his chest, so she could hold the blazer without it looking obvious she fake fainted. Being this close was distracting, her,her right cheek in direct contact with his exposed neck and he smelt so yummy. Mr ahluwalia looked at them confused. "His wife stood besides him.

"Is she ok" Mr ahluwalia asked.

"she will be fine" he made sure to hold her sari and his blazer in place so she was covered and he took her out amongst the crowd out of the hall. Everyone outside and the hall looked around.

"is she ok.. can we do anything" asked one staff member.

"she'll be fine I just need to borrow a room really quickly"

"yes sir this way" Krishna climbed a few steps holding her close, the blazer began to slip, but luckily she held it close to her. The boy guided Krishna to an empty hotel room and quickly opened the door and let him in closing it shut. Once in the room it was a relief it was just the two of them. "ok the coast is clear" he told her. "thanks" when she opened her eyes. She met his dreamy ones looking straight at her.

Precap:

She was hesitant whilst he was turned to the other side but she had to say something she really didn't know what else to do all she could feel her fingers gripping at empty air.. "Sir um.. I can't reach the string of the blouse?.. could you please um possibly direct me please?" He turned around he looked down first and saw her blouse string on floor 'oh no her blouse string has come apart' His eyes then scanned up her.. and he saw her there with her hair resting on her right side shoulder, from her waist up she was almost naked apart from the blouse beads which weren't very strong. She was waiting for an answer and he couldn't even take a step forward he was feeling quite flushed.

tbc 😳