KRIYA FF: Tum jo aye zindagi mein Update part 1 of 20 pg 34 - Page 21

Part 16

It was Monday afternoon. Krishna had gone out an hour back she had briefly seen him. "I'm back" he came into the hall and rushed through to her, sitting on the sofa in her coral salvar, "Listen I have a surprise for you" she looked up caught by surprise.

"hmm?" she replied completely unexpected, a surprise for her what could it possibly be? Her mind reflected, he waved his hand for her to stand up, she got up from the sofa, "yah close your eyes"

"ok" she closed them, as he told her to, "ok now you can open them" he said with a tinge of enthusiasm in his own voice.

"didi!" said two cute voices.. Pratigya knew those innocent voices all to well.

"oh my god.. she smiled. Seeing her two brothers standing infront of her eyes. Really they are here? She was astonished how did Krishna do this?. "Kirtan, Mohan my darlings what are you both doing here, she said as they ran to her, hugging her waist. She looked up at Krishna as her patted their backs looking down at them with a full smile, her attention went to the mysterious yet totally gorgeous man " you? how did you?" he could clearly see on her face that she was very happy to see them.

"didi Krishna bhaiya came to get us" said Kirtan.

"and maa was fine with it because krishna bhaiya is." Krishna raced to stop Mohan saying any further. "Mohan and Kritan if you talk then less time to play right?" Pratigya noticed Mohan was made to be quiet what are they keeping from her. "boys play with sir for a little while she heard the baby monitor go off. "I have to settle Siya ok?" they nodded. Kirtan went to get something from his bag.

"Chalo didi is busy, get your ball we will have a kick around outside come." He said taking each ones hand. He brushed passed Pratigya. She was grinning it was so nice to see her brothers over, but something was bugging her what did Mohan want to say. As Krishna got outside, he turned to Mohan. "Mohan beta, didi is worried enough right so why don't we keep this as our secret?" Mohan knew secrets were not good, having a di like Pratigya whilst growing up always taught both boys what's right from wrong. Luckily kids were bribed easily with a sweet tooth.

"Look here comes icecream" he said as Sangam bought out 3 bowls. "ok bhaiya I won't tell didi" he smiled and both boys ran to grab a bowl and spoon, he sat them both down on the deck chairs, to enjoy the icecream. Shortly Pratigya bought Siya outside to get some fresh air. She didn't make her presence known, they were busy now throwing the ball around and it might hit Siya so it was better to stay out of sight, she could see them really enjoying the ball game with sir and with a smile she went back inside. Shortly she placed Siya for a nap upstairs, and came back down stairs. She heard her brother's voices and Sir's too.. "Boys no shouting please, ok enough games, lets do some studying bring your book here and sit with me." they both groaned "your didi is right come on listen to her,we will play again later ok?" Kirtan whispered something in Mohan's ear. He nodded to his brother. "I need the toilet" he yelled. "come I''ll take you" said Krishna. "no I can find myself" he replied feeling all grown up. Pratigya looked to Mohan.

"beta let sir take you, it's a big house you won't be able to find it na..

"no Krishna bhaiya we will find it please" pleaded Kirtan.. Krishna wasn't sure what to say he looked to Pratigya and she nodded to tell him it's fine for them to go find it.

"yah fine ok the bathroom is upstairs" both boys looked at each other and took the stairs..

"but keep noise level down Siya is sleeping" she called as she got off the sofa.

"ok di" they said in unison.. she shook her head.. "they can be so stubborn sometimes" she commented folding her arms she came and stood in front of him. "by the way how did you manage to get them to come, as far as I know my step mum she hates me so..

"Hey, hate is a strong word, and to associate hate and you in the same sentence is a no in my book" he ended with a gentle smile, and she returned a sweet subtle one back.. "I guess its your charm that did it?"

"no.. really you think I'm charming?" she looked down and laughed to herself, before she could answer that question, his phone buzzed interrupting the conversation.. he took it out and looked at it, it flashed Mona' "it's work I have to take it, she nodded. "I won't be too long, he said patting her upper left arm for a split second. Then he was off to attend the call.. "Yes Mona... he said as he walked off. Her and Krishna were becoming close friends and it felt great.

"Didi I missed you doing chumpy" Pratigya turned around to the staircase, "oh so that's..why.. you both want a hair oil massge that's why you wanted to go to the bathroom to find it roght?" she walked to both of them. "but guys I don't have any oil with me" Just then Krishna walked back into the hall, with a black file he was going through the pages.

"bhaiya you must have" they both turned to Krishna. He looked up "hmm?"

"Hair oil, they want me to give them a oil massage" she said filling him in.

"yah bhaiya didi gives best massage" said a excited Mohan. He looked to Pratigya. "Is that so?" he said impressed.

"guy I don'thave but I can arrange it.. Pratigya shook her head, gesturing its fine, they don't really need it don't take on all their demands., he nodded its fine and left from there.

"ok come here both of you.. I haven't even given you a proper hug" she squeezed them lovingly. she pulled Mohan onto her lap and he made space for his brother. they both sat on her lap, her arms around their waists. "Mohan what's this your becoming motu hmm?" she teased. Mohan just laughed at his didi's words. "how is school you both studying hard I hope" both nodded "hmm di"

"good..tell me how is papa?"

"maa said better.. come home didi" said Kirtan.

"we miss you" said Mohan, both cute innocent faces now facing her, Pratigya didn't know what to say luckily Krishna came with hair oil bottle. They both ran to him. "yay" both said together, it was a good escape otherwise she would've ended up in tears, seeing them emotional easily broke her. "Me first, no me first" both argued. "who is elder should go first" said Krishna. "That's me" yelled Kirtan and sat down in front of Pratigya, Mohan didn't argue further he sat down next to his didi. Krishna saw her start to oil Kirtan's hair, and she asked questions on school.. he left them to it.

"Hmm hogaya" she said after she finished Mohan's hair.

"Didi thank you I misse you doing chumpy" he said getting up from the sitting position.. Just then Krishna comes into the hall again both boys turn and see Krishna come "do for Krishna bhaiya too" said Kirtan. Krishna looks up from his file. "I think he is busy right now" she said looking at him.

"no he isn't said Mohan. "haina bhaiya, do chumpy like us" he said touching his oily hair. "Leave him alone Mohan he is busy. She repeated "no chumpy chumy" both boys said in unison. Getting louder and louder.

"boys!" said Pratigya. But they didn't listen. "calm down, I will get chumpy done by your didi khush?" he said making them smile.

"only if your didi doesn't mind?" he said looking at her.

"yeah sure um.. we can do at the table.. before she knew it Krishan sat down in front of her just like her brother's did. This felt weird. "Sir they are young but you don't have to sit on the floor like this I would prefer..

"its fine, anyway this is the correct way to get a head massage right guys?"

"yes, yes" they replied running out of the hall. "Kirtan Mohan where are you both.. she trailed off as they didn't listen. "I love my brothers but sometimes they have no manners" she muttered. "I just hope they don't break anything.."

"no its fine they are probably playing in the garden...

"hmm" she replied.. she paid attention back to what she was doing right chumpy.. she took the oil bottle and poured a little bit on her palm then rubbed them together. She looked down, and felt nervous all of a sudden and how to tell him.. "ahem sir come a little bit behind I can't reach you need to come forward to me I mean.." he knew what she meant and shifted backwards, she realised if he comes more forward his back will be touching the sofa and her legs will be on both sides of his shoulder, as he shifted back she took he legs up and crossed them. She began to gently apply the oil in his hair, running her fingers through his thick locks. stop acting nervous it's just a hair oil, just relax' she told herself to stop acting silly. But it's him not just some random guy, its sir. Her fingers gently started to massage the oil into the scalp. "oh.." he moaned "wow this is just wow" he commented closing his eyes, feeling her hands work his hair, she smiled at his reaction and she went on, massaging the oil he felt her thumbs brush against his earlobs. He sighed, he was feeling very pleasant and relaxed then she bought her hands back up and finished by combing it a little. "there you go sir its done" His eyes were still closed. "Your brother's are right you have magic in these hands." And before she knew it he grabbed each of her wrists playfully, it was so unexpected which made her jerk forward, her head directly on top of his, his head almost leaning on her lap. His eyes stil shut, she couldn't help but admire his face, as she was he slowly opened his eyes, her hair strands brushed against his cheek and lips tickling him. what's happening?' her mind questioned.. she sighed when he involunteerig licked his bottom lip to stop the itch that the flowing hair strand left. His eyes, were inviting, he tilted his head more back getting closer. what are you doing Krishna, your in such a crazy situation you forgot you are still married, but Pratigya she's..' he pulled her gently, lost in a trance, she lower herself to him. She could feel his hand release her wrists, and gently come to her neck, slowly, gently.., her own hands were were leaning on his strong shoulders and..

"what game you both playing?" Pratigya snapped her head up and saw Mohan with an confused expression.. Krishna caught on fast and was on his feet. "Nothing, look even I have done chumpy too see" he said diverting his mind. ,Mohan smiled walking towards him "where is your brother, come I want to show you both something really cool" he carried Mohan up. "He is in the garden"

"great lets go get him, then go to the outer house there is something cool"

"wow really?" Krishna nodded looking at Pratigya.

"Yeah you 3 go enjoy I will just be in the kitchen, Siya will need her milk and..

"your didi can join in too if she wants.. Pratigya was silent, she didn't know what to say. "how long do you want me to keep this in for?" he asked She turned to him.. keep what?.. oh the oil, um, 30 mins or so"

"great, I will wash it out in 30 minutes, come I know you will like this surprise" he said smiling to the little boy as he went into the garden. Without Preeti around Krishna's behaviour had indeed changed and that change was visible very much today.

*

As much as she loved her brother's she knew her step mum's attitude too.. won't maa be angry if Krishna brings them home late?" she said looking at the time. Maybe I should go see, what is going on.. she went over and saw the outer house, she entered inside and saw how grand it was.. "so this is the surprise. "she saw a huge basketball court.. she saw through the glass windows all were enjoying, but what's this.. she opened the door.

"what's this all are half naked.." she said seeing all 3 with only shorts on and no t-shirt just the vest. "yes didi this is what real sport feels like" said Kirtan in a strong tone as if he were a real player.. Krishna had changed his clothes into sports where and had even washed his hair already.

"ok but now it's getting late, sir I think now they should be dropped home na.. I don't want maa to be angry."

" di relax no ma won't be angry.. and I know sir I won't tell didi that ma is allowing you to see us because you are paying papa's medical bill" Pratigya eyes widened by this news.. Kirtan smacked his own head.. at his brother's mistake. " oops" he said looking at Krishna.. he looked up at Pratigya. "Sir your paying for papa's bills?" he could read her expression she was not pleased..

"hmm.. but its.."

"It's getting late I think you should drop them home" she said.. "boys get ready ma will be waiting, put your t-shirts back on come on" she deligated being the older sister. Krishna for the first time could see this was not a clever move on his part. "come on hurry up" she took them both out of the room but not before turning back at Krishna, she didn't say anything but she didn't have to he could tell.. she left the outer house and came back to the main.. "get your things together, sir will drop you both home, they got their bags. "come here" she hugged them both. "Now maybe I won't see you for a while but I love you very much." Krishna was in smart wear again he walked in seeing her embracing and talking with her brother's he was feelng bad. She got up from their level and turned around "Pratigya listen I just..

"Didi are you angry with sir?" said Mohan.. she looked at down to him. "Mohan your too young to understand, this is adults matter ok bade ke beech mein nai bolte".

"guys your ready?" they nodded to him "ok be good boys and wait for me near the front I just want a word with your didi. They nodded and left them too it.

" I have to attend to see Siya.. she went to walk passed him, he held her wrist and turned her to face him. "Listen.. just what I have to say for a minute ok?"

"ok" she said folding her arms keeping a distance.

"I know that you have money issues, but I'm doing this for you only I know what your papa means to you ..to them, you can't afford his treatment alone, ok think of it as a loan and.."

"you think I m angry because of the medical bills?"

"yes.. aren't you?"

"Sir it's not.. i.. how dare kashualiya use you, them, as long as you pay bills she will let them see me.. she is using you and I let it happen?.. I, I'm grateful for your help believe me I am but, my ma is using you and that hurts me.. that you are belittling yourself in front of her and . that's Siya.. I have to go.. " she was irritated more with the situation than him. His eyes followed her up the stairs, it was better to deal with this later, right now the boys need to be dropped home.

*

Krishna had come home it had been over an hour, she came down the stairs and bumped into dadi. "Dadi where is sir?"

"at the outerhouse, he is taking time off work and I have you to thank for that"

"Me?" dadi smiled with a nod "uh hmm, because of something you said my papu is taking care of himself and enjoying some free time, otherwise he is just drowining in his business.. I feel you are a good influence on him and on my Siya too.. good bless you beta" she said lovingly tapping the bottom of her chin. Pratigya smiled. She saw Ramu chacha taking a cold drink.. "Ramu chacha is that for sir?" he nodded.. "can I take it to him?" she said looking at dadi as if asking for permission dadi nodded "of course" Pratigya smiled and took the tray and went over to the outerhouse. It was huge, one room there was a gym, another had a indoor pool. She peered her head through the basketball court window. she saw him there shooting hoops in his shorts and vest.. he was pretty good at getting the ball in the basket at every throw. She opened the door and let herself in. She walked in with the tray. Just then he took off his vest as he was working up a sweat, he wiped himself with a towel.. she started to walk a little unsteadily when she saw him without the vest. he heard shoes clinking he turned around and saw her holding the tray.

"Thirsty?" he nodded "thanks" taking the glass he drank it in one go, her mouth fell half open as she watched him consume it in one go, but what was making her jaw drop was how damn attractive he was looking whilst drinking, so strong and masculine. The light bang of the glass on the tray brought her back..

"Ahem listen sir, I'm extremely sorry about earlier, I know you were only trying to help me, and I truly am graeful with everything you are doing for my papa, thank you so much" he heard the sincerity in her voice.

"hey we are friends no sorry no thank you from now on ok" he was so sweet and understanding. " ok" she smiled.. he grabbed the ball again and from the distance he threw it and it went in. "Yes, slam dunk ksr!" he yelled.. she smiled. ksr?"

"your good at that, did you play when you were in US ksr?"

"hmm mind reader, and ksr was my nick name, indeed I did when I had a day off uni me and a few friends use to go see live games. I love basketball." He smiled to her then went to grab the ball.. she stood with the tray watching him admiring the way he moved. He was about to throw the ball..then turned around to her?

hey you want to have a game?"

No sir I've never played before and ...

"rubbish come on" he took the tray from her and placed it aside " it's really easy you just have to get it in the hoop"

"oh come on na.." she could see he was persistant on this.. "sure why not" he twisted her arm.. and with a smile he handed her the ball "ok here take the ball and give me your best shot". She didn't want to sound like chicken and be boring so she took the ball and throw it.. "oh.. almost" he called as It almost went in.. "no problem" he grabbed the ball try again.. he handed it to her and got out of the way.. "Now remember concerntrate to the center and throw it" she held the ball up and threw it.. both of them looked on.. "oh! Almost" he called.

"See I told you I'm hopeless at this" he grabbed the ball " Listen you just need practice here I'll show you. He gave her the ball " see now.." he got behind her.. "no just hold it at air level" It was hard to concentrate on any words when his sweaty chest was rubbing against her salvar material which was quite thin anyway.. She could feel his upper shoulders brushed her outer arms, his skin against her felt hot, and that made her distracted.. he turned his face to her. "got it" after explaining she couldn't help but turn her face slightly to his, feeling his rough stubble against her left cheek.. "hmm" she replied in a quick nervous tone, then looked ahead at the ball in her hand.. "ok you will get this in trust me on three ok 1,2,3! He helped her with the throw with a hard push.. and they both watched .. the ball went through the basket.. "Yes.. yes I did it I can't believe it" in excitement and rush she turned around, seeing him smiling impressed with her work.. "I did it" she repeated, his expressions and warmth made her pull him in for a hug, but not just her as soon as he felt her come into his arms they enveloped her petite waist.

tbc

Lovely update 👏

Kriya's love story developing beautifully. 😳
Now with Preeti not there they are more relaxed and able to enjoy each other's company.

Looking forward to the next update😛

Lovely update kriya love story develops

wow so kst is changing and he is happy 😳nice update and hope pratigya and krishna will confess their love bt what abt preeti i dnt want her being kabab mein haddi..

Hi,

Oh good update ... kriya love developing nicely

Nice updates !!! So K"s past is revealed..And Siya is not his daughter but his brother"s...Preeti wont be there for 2 months..wow..good news.story is moving nicely..now wanna read more more kriya love scenes..update soon!!

Hi,

Part 2 of 16

She patted and rubbed his bare back, her cheek leaning on his shoulder. She fitted perfectly in his arms. oh god what the hell am I doing..' she slowly released him.. "Ahem" he sensed the tension in her tone, as she looked here and there.

"hi5 partner" he said bringing the situation at ease as he hit both her palms with hi. "I tell you you're a natural a few more practices and you will be pro, maybe then we can have a head to head and maybe even the boys can join our game.

"maybe" she replied in a small voice.. "it's getting late I should g- go" she turned around to leave. He picked up the ball and began to dribble it on the spot.

"Pratigya, this was fun" he smiled.. she took a mini step forward "yeah for a second I forgot everything" she said walking back to him. "I hear you have taken some time off work?" he nodded. "yup I took your advice about people being priceless and all,its true, and some people are more priceless than others" he said winking at her before shooting the ball and getting it in the hoop. She pushed a loose strand behind her ear, "ok sir I will see you tomorrow"

"it's late I'll drop you home" he said putting the ball in the rack.. "No sir its fine, its not that late I will be ok" He didn't want to push it..

"ok but if you need anything let me know ok? just drop me an sms to say you've reached safely. He took a step forward.. looking down he mumbled."because you know I care about you" ended his words he looked up. she looked up and her eyes met his.

"me too" she replied, they didn't know when the moment became an eye lock moment.. " yeah so I will be sure to sms you" she replied. "see you tomorrow". Krishna was lost for a few seconds.. "yes- see you tomorrow" he waved and saw her leave the room. why do I feel like I need to say something more to her, oh forget it, I'm being silly'

Pratigya got home and remembered that she promised to sms him, she quickly pulled out her phone and punched the keys. Her mind reflected on what was happening. " Are me and sir getting closer, I didn't imagine the hug, he was hugging me back. Exactly Pratigya, it's obvious he is attracted to you, and if I didn't break away I think something more might've happened.. but no I can't allow this to happen, last time we did share a kiss how wrong things went, and who knows if he wants to or not, right now he is behaving close but what about when Preeti comes back where does that leave me?' I can't give myself any advice I will call someone who can.

*

"and then we played basketball, really close and ended up hugging but, I can't shake the feeling that, if I didn't stop, we maybe would've ending up kissing each other again and I can't allow that to happen. she got off the bed began pacing. "Oh and he did say he cares about me". Gauri studied her friends expressions closely.

" Oh so things have progressed a lot I see.. so what's the problem if he initiates an interest then what's the problem?"

"Hello Miss physiology you know the issues" Gauri sighed and got off the bed and went over to her best friend.

"Listen you have been in love with him since you guys met so why are you not?"

"I have but..but what about Preeti, if I allow myself to think of sir in my future then."

"Listen baby you are thinking too much into the future" Pratigya rollded her eyes she didn't like to be told by people, to psychoanalyse her, "I know you want to play it safe, but you trust Krishna right?" she nodded. "Yes very much"

"then there is your answer, life is too short I say go for it"

"there is nothing to go for really.. but I guess I am being too hard on myself, I mean I should be over the moon that he is hinting an interest."

"that's more like it.." she patted her friends cheeks playfully.

"ok I will let things happen naturally now, thank you Gauri i feel much better now" she smiled giving her best friend a hug. Now the feeling of seeing him tomorrow was exciting her. She came there as usual 10 mins early, she saw dadi in the hall but no sir. She didn't want to ask where he was.. so she got on with her work, Siya was wide awake in her cot when she came into her room. It was coming to 1pm.. she came back down after placing Siya for her afternoon nap. "Yes Pulkit, tonight?.." he turned around and saw her come off the last step .. "listen yaar I will call you back" Pratigya didn't see him, she took a turn towards the kitchen. "Hey Pratigya, um.. what you doing tonight?"

"tonight?"..

"yeah any plans.. or you are free?" she didn't know what to say.. why was he asking? Her mind questioned duh babysitting off course'

"I..

"My friend Pulkit just called he got married in Italy last month and tonight is his wedding reception I completely forgot about it.. and also my other friends from uni have come from all the way from US. You want to accompany me? You should come it will be a change from babysitting what say?"

"um..." she wasm't expecting that at all. She looked at him, whilst fiddling with the baby bottle on the counter.

"come on.. I could do with the company please" to a wedding reception where I don't know anyone then agan its for sir he is really insisting I don't want to disappoint him?. "ok sure why not" she replied the words were out of her mouth.. "Awesome i'll just let them know we are coming" he said with a excited tone.. "you know I haven't seen these guys since 2 yrs" he said taking his phone out. "Pul, yes I'm in." he shortly ended the call. "Sir?"

"Pratigya I know your worried on what clothes to wear but don't worry, I'm taking you shopping right now get your things together we are leaving in 10 minutes.". he said walking off.. Krishna she is not your pa, or just a random person in your office, how rude you just ordered her to get ready without even asking if she wants to go shopping with yiu or not maybe she wants to take Gauri.' He scrunched up his face turning. "Look at me , and my manners, I'm so use to deligating tasks.. um.. do you want to go shopping with me.. or perhaps you will you want to take Gauri?" she looked up at his face, he was expecting an answer.. what shall I say? Yes or no if I say yes then maybe I'm looking despo.. but then no I keep making him think I'm disinterested.. And taking Gauri she will scold me for missing this chance off getting to know him better.' She was taking long to answer I think I'm making her uncomfortable.. Ahem if its.."

"Sir I'll just get my things together, are you also buying something new?" she said walking to him. "Exactly, and I need a woman's opinion what looks good on me" he said with a smile.. "Sure I will jus grab my bag." He nodded. "I'll just let dadi know" they passed each other.. "Dadi will you be ok to look after Siya, I'm taking Pratigya shopping for something to wear tonight and it will be good change, I know she doesn't say anything but I'm sure she is worried about her papa and this wedding reception will take her mind off everything" dadi smiled admiring her papu. " and you are worrying about her.. hmm?" he looked up.. "yeah she is good person, and I like her company and I ..

"and papu, ?" said dadi getting up from her seat to hear his full answer.. "and she's..

"I'm ready shall we go?" both of them turned to see Pratigya in the hall.. "Yes we should hurry before stores shut" he said looking back and fourth at her and dadi.. "bye dadi" he kissed her cheek and walked towards Pratigya."bye dadi" waved Pratigya. "bye beta" she waved to both as they exited the hall. "papu seems more happy and relaxed and I know its' this girl, she is changing him for the better and I know my papu he doesn't realise but he is slowing falling for her."with a pleased smile she went upstairs to check on Siya.

*

It was quiet in the car, he looked over she was in deep thought.

"Did you enjoy having the boys overs yesterday?" she snapped out of her thoughts.

"Yes , that was a really nice thing you did for them " he shook his head "It was mainly for you" she looked up at him "and um they are terrifc boys they are welcome anytime.." she smiled. How thoughtful he was being, just for her he bought them around, can he get any sweeter? She said admiring him as he drove. Shortly they were there. He held the door open "Ladies first" she smiled and walked in, he followed behind "Seema" he called. "Krishna, hey its Krishna get him a chair and bring a tray of cold drinks and snacks, "Sir you're here for a private buy?" he nodded. They vacanted everyone out of the store..

"Right show me your best evening wear range" he nodded. .and took them to a diffent section of the store, a lot of different style dresses were on the racks. he turned to Pratigya "you like any?" Pratigya looked around at the bunch of store people,. "um you both choose decide what you all want to buy and press the bell once you have made a choice. Krishna nodded.. "Now everthing fell silent. "Where did they go?"

"It's a private sale, right now this store is your oyster, you can take all the time you want to pick out anything ok?" wow Krishna arranged this for me..'

"you did this for me?" she said shyly. "yup, I only do this for people who are important to me people" he walked forward, hands in his pockets.. she was lost for words, "thanks" .."no thanks no sorry, he picked a dress from the rack. "how is this?" she nodded "its nice"

" you want to go try it on?" she nodded. He walked over with her to the changing room area. "its just there" he said she went over and closed door as she changed. He waited for her to come out but it was taking sometime.. he called in a low yet strong tone "Pratigya, everything ok?" she pulled but couldn't get the zipper undone. "Yup I will be out in a minute" hearing that he replied "ok" another 5 minutes went passed, he checked his watch, something isn't right.. its been 15mins and she went in with just one outfit to try. what shall I say I feel stupid he thinks I'm taking this long to try on the same outfit but I can't remove it' she cursed trying to pull the zipper again. He hoped she was ok in there, he thought whether to knock or not.. just then the door opened. He walked over.. and she came out in a long strapless black dress. She was looking down, then slowly looked up "do you like it?" he asked. She shook her head. "no problem you can try plenty of others come" but she didn't move with him. This was odd, "sir this um zipper its stuck, I can't take off the dress"

"oh.. that's why.."

"I was taking forever to try it on yes" she finished the sentence.

"hmm.. he said scratching the side of his head.. "um if you don't mind then would you um.. let me to try?" her head snapped up. oh no I said something wrong' he thought. Silly Krishna go get someone for her' "actually wait there I will just get someone" he turned around feeling embarrassed and..

"no don't um" he turned around.. "um can you come in here and help? I feel a bit exposed out here" she replied, looking around as they were stood outside the changing rooms. "ahem he cleared his throat "sure" she nodded walking forward and she felt him follow behind, he walked with his hands in his jeans pocket. she had a very feminine walk her hips swaying side to side, , her upper back exposed to him. "ok" she replied as she reached into side the room, she took her loose hair to the front of her right shoulder giving him access. Stood closely behnid he removed his hands from his pockets. His palms were sweating, maybe I should go get someone else.. stop it Krishna stop acting like a shy boy, she trusts you just chill!' "ok here we go" he placed one hand on her right shoulder. She sighed feeling his hand in such deep contact with her skin, don't pass out Pratigya concerntrate!' he his other hand he tugged at the zipper, it was stiff, he pulled at it once more followed by a few more attempts.. all this pulling made her grip the wall for balance. "this is a stubborn thing" he cursed.. "now one last try" she saw he was concerntrating so much on undoing the zipper. he had let go of her shoulder and that arm was drapped around her waist pulling her up against his chest. Her senses were all over the place, she could feel her skin burn through the material against his strong masculine body through his shirt, she didn't know when she started to sweat.. All in her thoughts snapped and so did the zipper. Krishna looked and it was in his hand detached. "oh shit" he cursed as the realisation made him jump back and the dress started to slip off Pratigya quickly held it before it fell of her chest, she didn't have the courage to turn around "sorry, sorry" he said closing his eyes and exited the room. She turned around to see he was gone. There were no words, he was feeling nervous.. she must be mad at me for breaking the zipper.' The door clicked. She came out in her salvar, holding the dress. Not saying a word she walked towards "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to you know, don't worry about the dress I will fix this. You just come and try some more on ok and then?" he turned around to leave, but felt her grip his wrist to stop him. He turned around confused.

"sir calm down, its ok, chill na these things happen" she replied now slipping her hand in his. "oh that's a relief" he smiled giving her hand a gentle squeeze seeing his face she could see he was genuinely sorry and he was a true gentlemen she knew that and loved that about him. Still holding her hand he pulled her along with him "I'll sort this dress don't worry, you just try some more on" these two are the ones you picked right?" she nodded. And if it gets stuck then I'll call a lady out to help you"

"sir It wasn't your fault please don't blame on yourself" she said rubbing his arm reassuring him. "if It does get stuck I will call you only" she joked. They both smiled at the situation now it seemed funny "good I would prefer it be me only." They unknowly flirted. Luckily the next dress did not get stuck. And she found a beautiful dress. "this one fitted perfect, I will get this one" great he said taking it from her, he paid for her and instead of one he ended up buying her all three dresses she tried on he didn't tell her the price, but said he will take it from her pay cheque, he could tell she really liked them. Little did she know if she did pay him back for them she would be in his debt forever but he just wanted her to enjoy herself tonight. He also tried to convince her to get ready at his place but she insisted all her makeup and everything was at her house so that made sense. The house was quite empty, the servants had their days off and dadi had take Siya out for the evening. Krishna raced down at attend the door. It was Pratigya.

"hey come in, I thought you were getting changed at your house?" She stepped in I was but then I thought it will be easier to get ready here so I bought my things. She said. "Great idea, in that case you can help me select what to wear. He said holding her hand, which was becoming a habit with them, she held. "Sure why not" she said taking the stairs with him. They came to the entrance of his door.

"Come take a seat" she sat on the bed, he took a load of hangers with suits on them and placed it on his bed. "This one is my favourite" he said, she looked at all the suits and one caught her eye "I like this one and tie will match my dress. She said picking up the 2 piece suit. "hmm I haven't worn this in ages, good choice I wonder what time it is" he said looking at his watch almost 5:30pm you can go and get changed now at any of the rooms" she nodded. Taking her bag with her. He was changed in a jiffy, he looked in the mirror and adjusted his hair, then he sprayed some cologne. She went passed the room she was in, he was about to knock but then decided to give her time to get so he sprinted downstairs to his office to make a quick call. Pratigya, bent to unplugged the curling tong, seated in front of the dressing table. she looked up at the mirror adjusting her wavy hair, her make up looked great, she had smoky eyes, and lipstick shade matched her dresss. She was all ready, she opened the room door, and placed her clothes in her bag making the bed tidy again as it was when she entered the guest room. Krishna went passed the room, even though it was open he gave it a gentle knock. "come in" she called. He saw her from behind. As she was adjusting something on the bed. "just a minute" she called. He walked in gently. "Done" she turned around.

(pratigya's look)

wow.. she looks stunning, out of this world, and her smile, calm down you don't want to make her feel uneasy!' "oh wow, you completely transformed from a desi kudi to western goddess" he said in a casual tone complementing her. "I'm looking nice then?" he nodded "of course" he said keeping the comments sweet and at bay "

(krishna's look)

and your looking like a handsome prince" really she wanted to say a lot more but she didn't want to make the situation complicated either. "thank you darling, shall we go?" she nodded. "Yup" they exited the door. Taking the stairs, once he was at the bottom. He kept his hand out the palm facing outwards "princesses?" she smiled and took his hand. "Yes my prince?" she said playing along. they both smiled. As he gently took his hand making the 2 steps down with him. Handing hands they both exited the house.

*

They were there, and he parked up in the parking area of the 5 star hotel. "wait" he said before she opened the door. He raced over and opened it, helping her out she smiled taking his hand once again. They both walked out.. she held her clutch with both hands. He looked her down to up, she was looking like a real princesses how she transformed from a simple salvar to this. He found his hands idle, his hand was tempted to hold her around the waist he got as far at the back. what are you doing, she's not your date!' he scolded quickly taking his hand back."stop this" he mumbled "did you say something?" she said looking up. "hmm?" hmmm" he nodded. "we are here come my lady" he said placing his arm in a curv. She looked at that lovely smile of his and linked her arm with his. He was happy to see her react in a positive way. They walked towards the entry. Once they got there, she held her purse again whilst he gave his name to the reception area. "Krishna, aree he is family leave him come over here" Krishna looked to Pratigya and nodded to come with him.

"Hey its Krish" said someone, your right said a girl next to him, they got up from their tables and went over to him, a guy hugged him, and patted him on the back. "Long time man" Krishna was smiling, and the girls threw themselves at him, trying to get a good hug, Pratigya cleared her throat. "Sorry bhabhiji, we know he is taken" she giggled. Krishna looked to Pratigya. They were looking very much like a couple. "Wow Krish Preeti is stunning" said Aditya. His uni friends had never seen what Preeti looked like and they were impressed. "thank you she certain is beautiful I'm a very lucky guy" he said . Pratigya was surprised at his reaction she didn't know what to say..