Part 6
Pratigya arrived. after parking it in front of the mansion.. she quickly raced to the front door at the same time taking a glance at her watch. I'm not late that's good' she quickly pushed the bell.. the door opened " Pratigya come come.. take her I just need to grab something from the kitchen.. He gave Siya to her, without glancing at her once. "Hi Siya" she held the baby supporting one hand at the back, and Siya chubby legs wrapped around her waist, Siya smiled seeing Pratigya as she was a familiar face to her now. Krishna came out of the kitchen looking at his phone at he walked and then slipped it in his pocket.
"now I won't be too long".. he was looking down and adjusting his shirt collars.. "ok sir" she replied steadying the baby in her arms.. He continued making his way to them so he could reach the front door. He finally looked up, he saw her but today she looked different, from all the days she'd been coming. He stopped in his tracks and watched her.. She didn't notice him staring.. He eyed her from down to up, from her black high heels, black leggings her black just above the thighs skirt with a white design across it, a white top inside he couldn't quite see what type but he could see the black small waist coat of shoulder length a little puffy that supported it, she had a bracelet on her right hand that was supporting Siya' little leg. He was at a stand still, he didn't know why and he didn't know what his mind was thinking but she looked really good in this outfit, Shifting the focus from Siya as she was busy playing with her chain, Pratigya saw Krishna from the corner of her eye, him just standing there, "why was he standing isn't he getting late" she looked up at him, and no it wasn't her imagination, his eyes were on her. hmm awkward moment Pratigya.. her mind thought. Finally she had to say something.
"Sir something wrong?"
"Hmm?.. he replied. "you ok sir?" she walked a little to him, trying to see where his mind was.
"ahem.. just I um your outfit.. Pratigya looked down.. oh no I completely forgot to change and now he must think I am a fool dressed like this.. her mind scolded at her thoughts.
"oh no its bad.. sorry I didn't get chance to change.. you called so suddenly that I .. Krishna with his hands in his trouser pockets walked closer to her, she was confused his face was in a half smile. ok now I am the prize joke.. she looked down feeling embarrassed. He said
"looking bad are you kidding me?" "you look really good infact, you should dress like this everyday"
"really?
"hmm.. he bent his head slightly as if he was admiring her face.." but you know salvar makes you look very desi which enhances ones beauty" he winked What are you saying Krishna do you even know" his expression became puzzled, There was a silence in the room and she was lost for words. He quickly took a step back not wanting to get in her personal space.. Finally she said something.
"I don't.. he held his index finger at her as he attended his ringing phone.
"yes I'm on my way leaving now.." he waved to her and patted Siya's head then he walked away whilst on his phone making his direction towards the front door, Pratigya was baffled... she heard the front door slam, he just said I look nice and even more in salvar, did we just have a moment or .. Pratigya come on he said enhances ones beauty he didn't say you. Now stop reading into these silly ideas and do what your paid for' her mind brought her back to reality.
"Hmm Krishna what would he see in me, this is just silly" her mind thought she shook the thoughts away.
"Siya enough of the chain you are hungry let's go get you a bottle..hmm? Siya cooed and Pratigya kissed her cheek despite her thoughts for this man, she genuinely loved looking after Siya.
*
"Well I'm very impressed Krishna" Mr Khanna smiled and got up, all other 5 men on the big table got confused.. Mr Khanna had a sarcastic personality that one didn't know when he was being serious.. But once he signed the contract everyone sighed in relieve and all the members of eight..Six men and two women got up as the meeting was coming to an end.
"Well done Krishna we are really pleased to do business with you"
"thanks Mr Khanna" both men shook hands and had a little chit chat and then he along with 3 men left the room with a smile on their faces.
"Krishna you did it"
"I know man I'm relieved.. he ran his fingers through his hair. "if I didn't come today then I would've lost out to Lakshmi enterprises" the thought made him shudder.
"but you did it buddy" Kaushan patted his shoulder.
"I know" he smiled at his best friend and business partner.
"now let's go celebrate this new contract more money will be coming"
"Let's go" said Krishna. As he went to exit the room his secretary came in.
"Hey congrats Krishna"
"thanks Tara" she smiled at him kind of blocking his way.
"something you want?" he asked in a polite manner, he was nice to all his staff members and everyone was sort of in awe of him.
"yeah can I have a word".. Krishna shook his head with a smile then turned to his buddy "Kaushan you go I will catch you up later"
"yeah meet you at the car" He left them to it.
"hmm what can I do for you?"
"actually its what I can do for you.." she shut the door.. Krishna turned to her confused
"excuse me?" he replied.
"oh come on sir everyone's knows your marriage is a sham.." Krishna didn't know but really was it that obvious did he really look available to others.
"well your wrong.. now if you excuse me"
"Sir.. don't deny it, and don't think everyone doesn't know what you got up to in US.. we all know you are not a one woman man.." she traced a finger on his jaw line.. he held her wrist aggressively which excited her.. he looked down and chuckled..
"well then let me tell you another thing people don't know about me.. she looked at him eagerly.
"do tell Krishna.
I don't do desperate".. he pushed her wrist away, he was a little angry. She looked at him a little shocked.
"stop being pathetic, and stop going after a married man.. and even if I wanted to be with someone you just don't cut it your just not my type Tara I'm sorry" he opened the door and walked out. Kaushan waited by the car patiently.
"kya Krishna I was just about to call you, your cutting it fine"
"yeah sorry.. let's go"
"what happened was it Tara did she try the moves on you again?" he chuckled.
"Kush shut up and yeah she did you know her.. she's cracked in the head"
"totally she knows you're a married man with a kid.. and .." Kid.. oh shit I am suppose be home in 3 hours I ruined her plans and now I'm going to go and have fun with my friend? Kush looked at his friend.
"seriously your not all here.. where is your mind"
"hmm.. can we take a rain check I just realised I left Siya with her babysitter I promised I would only be 3 hrs maxed and its already been over that"
"oh you want to get to her babysitter and do a private celebration.. he winked.
"don't be ridiculous Pratigya works for us"
"chill I'm just kidding, just one question is she hot?"
"what?"
"you heard you said she's not too much younger than us and ..
"Kush I can discuss this with you but its just a waste of time, I don't see her that way, in fact I don't see her much I'm always busy in video conferences she's Siya's babysitter that's it"
"ok fine, go I will catch you tomorrow" said Kush
"wait we came in my car, let me drop you off then I will go"
"thanks bro"
"come on would I leave my bro stranded waiting for a auto" Kushan smiled at Krishna.
*
Pratigya just put Siya down for her nap she placed her on the couch with a blanket covering her, the couch was wide and big it may as well be a bed she sat down besides Siya her head slightly leaning on the couch, she didn't sleep, she patted Siya to sleep, shortly Siya fell asleep. Pratigya looked at her watch, then she heard the door, the sound of keys rattling. Finally he is here and I can go home' Krishna came in.. the car was awfully hot, he took his blazer of and held it on his arm, at the same time he unbuttoned his collar and 3 other buttons down.. "that's better" he mumbled to himself. I did It another contract to my company' he smiled to himself looking down, he threw his blazer to the other couch in the room, she heard movement behind her and got up from the couch, he's here her heart sang.. ok just turn around its normal he's your boss.. and omg he has his shirt buttons open.. don't faint Pratigya be normal.. she turned to him but her gaze fell on slightly exposed chest.
"How was she?" he asked. "hmm?" he means Siya come on the perfect distraction say something and stop staring at him.
"Siya yeah you know good as gold"
"good.." he smiled.. They were both standing opposite each other in the drawing room. There was a silence.. come on ask him something anything. your just staring at him!
"ok!" she said.
"huh ok?" he asked.. Pratigya looked directly at him. well done now you have got all his attention do say something sensible.
"ok..how was the meeting you got it?"
"yep in the bag" he smiled it felt so good.
"that's great i'm really happy for you" she smiled. He smiled "I'll just come" and then walked pass her, ok where is he going.' She looked at the kitchen direction, a few seconds later he emerged walking back to her with a bottle of wine and two glasses.
"care to join me in our victory" he sat down on the smaller couch. "our victory?" she questioned.
"yeah of course had you not come and babysat then I would not have gotten this contract at all. it was really dependant on whether I could get someone to look after Siya" He stood up putting the glasses and champagne down on the table.
"I forgot the cork screw be right back.."
"actually sir none for me"
"why" great now you have to say why.. come on don't tell him you don't drink he will think your lame he is an American return he must've tried all different drinks at uni.. just make up something.. or just have some its not like you have never tried it.. oh that was an awful experience I thought never again..
"come on you have to join me and I'm giving all credit goes to you" he smiled
"I would but I'm driving"
"oh yeah then best not too.. I'll have some later there is no hurry"
"no sir you enjoy na don't stop your celebrations.. anyway I should get going its late"
"ok really.. thank you.. he held her by shoulders.. "seriously if you didn't come then I would've lost this deal" he praised her, she smiled shyly.
"ok so I'll see you tomorrow then?" he let go of her.
"yeah. thanks again" He replied. She smiled and then went to take a step forward,
"oh careful.. said Krishna, the cylinder shaped blocks came under her heel and she tumbled forward, he tried to hold her steady but the force it happened so quick that she pushed him and they both fell to the ground, he broke her fall as she landed on top of him..both her hands were resting on his shoulders..just as the way she had fell on him. her silky soft strands were tickling his chin as her forehead was on the dip of his neck, her nose and lips were against his expose chest. oh god this is a dream.. but it feels too real, what shall I do. Krishna was still holding her shoulders.her was sprawled on him, their legs entangled.. this felt odd.. he didn't know what to think, but at the same time it felt incredible particularly, her face against his chest, he could feel her breath fan his chest area. ok what is going on.. shall I lift her up or.. he didn't know what to do, her hands were still around his neck, her fingers tips resting on his skin. He was about to lift her up but at the very instant. she raised her head up from the dip of his neck. and their eyes met, their faces quite close, both just stared at each other not saying a word.
"what's happening he is actually not moving away.." Krishna eyes traced her features she was so close she has beautiful eyes, and a cute mole on the corner of her nose and.. and she has a boyfriend what are you doing?' his mind scolded. so what I'm not interested like that.. his sane part said.
"ahem.. said Krishna.. "are you ok?"
"hmm?"
"you hurt" he asked, still holding her now his hands were releasing her when his mind registered...
"no.. are you?" she asked sweetly so innocently that it made him wonder what she was thinking.. just then the door slammed.
"Krishna..
" its Preeti" he got off her so fast panicked , at the same time helping her back on her feet but keeping a distance.
"Krishna you're here and pratigya still here?"
"forget her, where have you been?" he said taking the limelight off him.
"me.. what are you talking about.. and doesn't anyone clear around here.. she saw all the toys scattered on the floor. " oh.. Champagne I don't mind a glass can you get me one darling.
"sure" Krishna replied.
"bye Pratigya now I will spend some quality time with my husband" She smiled.. "I'll see you out.. Krishna poured a glass but he didn't say anything, Pratigya wanted him to say something after what just happened.
"yeah Preeti see Siya's babysitter out" he replied. This hurt her his tone had changed, or maybe she was reading way too much into this. He took a sip of the drink.
"Mmm this is a good one" he gulped it down.
"will join you just give me a minute" she walked Pratigya to the door
"see you tomorrow" she said and closed the front door, the rushed back to the drawing room.
"she saw Krishna drinking..
"where is my glass.."
"in the bottle..where the hell have you been?" he raised his voice, clearly pissed at her disappearing act.
Precap:
"Hi Prats.."
"guys what are you doing here.. and how do you know where I work?" she was rocking Siya in her arms.
"Aree chill yaar.." Gauri filled us in on everything and yesterday you did a disappearing act this is not done yaar. Pratigya looked lost..
"yeah but.. I'm working at the moment"
"come on yaar you won't even notice.." Sonia pushed her way in through the door, followed by Mihir.
"yeah baby chill" Ayush kissed her cheek and barged his way in with some beer cans,
"hey you can't bring.." she was cut off her sentence.
"Chill Pratigya we just was want to spend sometime with you.." said Maya with her sister. the last one to enters.
"yeah but.. Pratigya turned with Siya in her arms. Her friends all sat on the couch making themselves at home.. what if Preeti or Krishna come I will lose this job.
tbc
Anupamaa
Kumkum Bhagya
