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At 11 pm, Abhi comes home. He sits on the sofa, stretching his legs tiredly, and closes his eyes. Pragya, who came to fetch some water, sees Abhi and went towards him. "Abhi." Abhi opened his eyes, hearing Pragya's voice. He gave a pale smile to her. "I think you had a hectic day."

"Exactly. Where are Rachana and others?"

"Rachana and Akash had gone to their bed. Ma is also sleeping."

"Didn't you sleep?"

"I was. Then I felt thirsty. So, I came to fill some water in this bottle," Pragya said, showing the water bottle in her hand, and Abhi nods. "Have you had your dinner?"

"Nope," Abhi said and looked at Pragya, who was glaring at him. "Why are you looking angry?"

"It's already 11 and you still didn't eat your dinner. Come, let me serve you." Pragya said, getting up and went to the kitchen.

Pragya kept all the food on the dining table and saw Abhi, sitting. She serves him and Abhi starts to eat. Pragya sat on the chair beside him. "You can go and sleep, Pragya. I can manage." Abhi said.

"It's ok." Pragya said and Abhi smiled. He continued to eat.

"Pragya."

"Han?"

"There is something I have to say?"

"What?" Pragya asked.

"After two days, I'm going to Banglore," Abhi said while eating.

Pragya was shocked, knowing that Abhi is going to Banglore, leaving her here. "Why Suddenly?" She asked controlling her emotion.

"I got a lead on Nikkil. The same organ trade is happening in Banglore also and I suspect that it could be Nikkil. So, I have to go. I thought of taking you with me, but you are safe here only." Abhi said and Pragya felt disappointed.

"How many days you are planning to stay in Banglore?"

"Don't know. Maybe weeks or months. Until I catch Nikkil. That's all I can say." Abhi said and Pragya felt her heartbroken. "I will tighten the security. And pray to god, once I get Nikkil, you would be free to go. You don't have to be house arrested." Abhi said chuckling and Pragya gave a light smile.

"Okay. I will go. I feel sleepy." Pragya said and Abhi nods.

Pragya came to her room and lies on the bed, beside Sarla. She doesn't know why, but her heart sank, knowing that she has to be away from Abhi. First, she was sad that Abhi is going to Banglore and she can't meet him for some days. And if Abhi catches Nikkil, then there is no need for Pragya to be in Abhi's house. She got more attached with all of them in the house and she doesn't want to leave them. More than others, Pragya got more attached to Abhi. She doesn't know how to explain this feeling, but it pains her in her heart knowing that she has to go away from Abhi one day or the other.

Next Morning

Pragya came out to the living room and got shocked, seeing Abhi standing at the entrance with his bags packed. Rachana, Akash, and Purab were standing in front of him angrily. "Don't you think that you have to share us about going to Banglore?"

"You are too bad bhai. I would have bunked my classes and would have come with you." Purab said, earning a beating from Abhi.

"You have your semester next month. Prepare for that." Abhi said in a stern voice.

"How can you decide without asking us?" Rachana asked.

"It is a sudden plan yaar. Yesterday night, I shared about it with Pragya. You were sleeping and that's why I was not been able to tell you about this." Abhi justified.

"But you said that you will be going after two days," Everyone turned towards Pragya, hearing her voice.

"I asked Ravi to book tickets after two days. But he booked it for today morning. Anyways, it's luck for me so that I can go and start my work there early." Abhi said.

"Shall I drop you, sir?" Akash asked.

"It's ok Akash. I already book a cab."

Pragya felt even sadder that Abhi is going today. "I have some instructions for you guys. I have tightened the security so that no one can enter unnecessarily. Don't allow strangers inside. And whenever you guys go outside, take two constables along with you. And Pragya, keep wearing the watch."

"Enough. Don't worry, we will take care of Pragya and us." Rachana said and Abhi nods. Rachana hugs him sadly. "I'm gonna miss you. Come soon."

"Sure," Abhi said happily. Then, his grace turned towards Pragya, who was standing with a pale face. Pragya saw Abhi pacing towards her and his next move made her dumbstruck. He wrapped his arm around her, hugging her lightly. Pragya didn't expect this move from Abhi. She felt her entire body coming alive due to his simple hug. "Take care and be careful," Abhi said and breaks the hug. Pragya nodded with a smile on her face.

Soon, Abhi's taxi came. Bidding adieu to everyone, Abhi got inside the cab and went from there. Pragya was kept on staring at the road longingly. It's gonna be very tough for her to spend the rest of the days without him.

At 9 pm

Pragya was kept on staring at her mobile. 'Should I call him or not? Will he speak to me if I call him? What if he is busy? Let me call afterward.' Pragya said and kept the phone aside. Then again, she felt restless. 'What if tomorrow he is busy? What is gonna happen in calling him? Let me call.'

Pragya took her mobile and dialed Abhi's number. She waited till the last ring but Abhi didn't attend the call. 'He might be busy.' Sighing sadly, Pragya kept her phone aside.

"Pragya, what are you doing?" Rachana said, sitting beside her.

"Nothing." Pragya lied and Rachana gave a suspicious look.

" What happened to you today? You were looking dull the entire day. Are you missing Abhi?" Rachana asked teasingly.

"Is it was obvious?" Pragya asked shocked and Rachana burst into a laugh.

"I figured it out by looking at your face."

"I don't know why I feel like this. Every day at least once I would see him. But knowing that I can't see him for months, makes me sad. I don't know how to describe this feeling. It's weird." Pragya said pouting.

"Maybe it's because you are falling in love with him," Rachana said and Pragya gave a disbelief look. "I have to say, you have fallen."

"Impossible. I think you have misunderstood it. Even Gauri said the same." Pragya said softly. "I can't fall in love with anyone after Viraj. He is my love, my everything. After him, I can't even imagine about love."

"Pragya, you are not lying to us. You are lying to yourself that you can't fall in love. But the truth is, you have already fallen. Try to accept it." Rachana said and went from there.

"I don't love him. I can't love anyone." Pragya murmured under her breath.

At Night

Pragya was lying on the bed, next to Sarla, awake. She tried to sleep, but Rachana's words were kept on ringing in her head. Pragya's phone starts to vibrate. With an irritated look, she took her mobile. But her face instantly become brighter, seeing Abhi's number. Without disturbing Sarla's sleep, Pragya comes out of the room and attends the call.

"Pragya?"

"Hi," Pragya said.

"Hi, did you call me? What's the matter? Everyone is safe?" Abhi asked impatiently.

"Everyone is fine and safe here. I just thought about checking on you," Pragya said and Abhi's lips curved to a smile, hearing her. "Did you got settled there? How is the case going on?"

"I'm staying in Ravi's friend's apartment and I'm comfortable here. About the case, I spoke with the Commissioner of Bangalore. He accepted my request and they are ready to work with us." Abhi said happily.

"That's great," Pragya said, happily. "Have you had your dinner?"

"Going to," Abhi said.

"Try to have your dinner early."

"Okay madam," Abhi said and Pragya giggled.

They both had some quality time, chatting with each other.

Next, one month went like this. Whenever Abhi is free, he used to call Pragya and both would chat happily. Rachana was in her five months and her baby bumps also start to show up. In Banglore, Abhi and Ravi were trying their level best to track Nikkil, but all their plans and going in vain.

On Such Day

Abhi was sitting in his flat, frustrated. "Again we are back to square one," Ravi said, sitting beside him. "How is he fooling the entire police department?" Ravi asked frustratedly. "Already three victims are dead. I'm blank." Ravi said. Abhi was kept on thinking about what to do next.

Suddenly an idea popped out in Ravi's mind. "I have an idea."

"What?" Abhi asked.

"Last time Nikkil came out because of Pragya. Why don't we use her to catch him again?"

"Already you said me this idea once and I denied. We can't put Pragya's life at risk for catching that bastard." Abhi said in a stern tone.

"Do we have any other option Abhi? Pragya is the only way for us to bring Nikkil out." Ravi said, losing his patience.

"What if something happens to her? I can't take the risk, Ravi. That's it." Abhi said and went from there, avoiding the argument.

Ravi sighs frustratedly. 'You won't accept if I say like this? Let me do this in another way.' Ravi thought and took his mobile, dialing a number.

Next Morning

Abhi went to the entrance door, hearing the calling bell. When he opened the door, he was shocked, seeing Pragya, standing in the entrance, along with Purab and two constables. His face instantly became bright and happy, seeing Pragya.

"Bhai..." Purab jumps on Abhi, hugging in and Pragya chuckles, seeing it. "I missed you a lot."

"Dramebaaz..." Abhi hits on his head playfully and breaks the hug. "What you guys are doing here?"

Pragya got confused, hearing it. "Ravi only called Purab saying that you asked me to come here. So, I came with Purab." Pragya said and Abhi understood the reason.

He marched towards Ravi's room angrily. "What the hell is this Ravi?" Abhi shouted angrily.

"What are you asking?" Ravi asked casually, looking into some files.

"I said no to this. Then too, you have called Pragya and made her come to Banglore."

"We have no other choice, Abhi. If we didn't catch Nikkil, then we have to lose more people's life. I'm not gonna force Pragya. Let her decide whether she is ready to do this or not." Ravi said convincingly.

"Fine, do whatever you want," Abhi said half-heartedly and went from there.

To Be Continued...

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