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Desire 11..
Abhi to confess his love to Pragya..

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"It's not that always tears that measures the pain.., sometimes the smile we fake"

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Abhi couldn't hear those from her.. He slams her cheek immediately with a thudding slap.. while she stumbled over it,  but somehow steadied herself.. she stood gasping on his sudden slap.. where her eyes started to whelm  up with tears.. He then holds her chin tightly and makes her to face him..

He slammed her over the wall,  while she felt a wild shiver all over her body.. Gluing into her eyes directly he said.. I didn't marry you to let you die.. I didn't love you to let to go away from me.. Once again if you utter that word in front of me.. remember this slap.. I won't spare you if you say that again..

And more than anything, I trust you.. I trust my love.. And this relation between us.. I don't expect anything from you.. My love for you is more than  enough for me to lead my life..

He pushed her away and walked ahead while she dashed with the near by table.. He stopped and turned to her saying.. If this marriage makes you hurt yourself.. I will let you free from this relationship..

Pragya looked stunned over his words while he continued.. But before that.. I have to do something which will be easy for me to free you from this relation..

Abhi walked out towards living hall and Pragya stood recalling his words of his love confession..

As soon as Abhi left Payal entered the room saying..  Superb di, I'm so proud of you.. I'm impressed the way, of how you showed your hatred towards my jiju.. Oh no,  sorry.. your husband..!.. 

Hearing to her, Pragya quickly wipes her tears and looks aside.. while Payal continued.. I just wanna  ask you  something.. You are hating him this  much,  because of  your so called misunderstanding nah, what if you get to know that he isn't at fault.. I mean.. just ask yourself di.. he was a small kid.. what does he know at that  age..?!.. he was kidnapped.. our papa went to save him.. it was nor his mistake neither jiju's.. and now for what you are having this much hatred for him.. since our papa died to saving him..?!..

You should be proud of that instead of having this hatred.. it's fine that you are angry on jiju and his family.. but the thing which you name as hatred nah.. that's not hatred .. but your ego..

Ask your heart.. it will tell you the truth.. As your sister.. I stood beside you in each and every thought and decision of yours.. But not now.. you are losing your beautiful life.. that life,  which  our papa wanted and wished for you..and keep in mind that.. not only your life.. you are destroying jiju's life too.. you are punishing a man who loves you truly.. Is the way you respect your loved ones..?!..

Atleast, did you think about ma..?!.. what will be her state when she learns about your life..?!.. Or what about Mehra family reputation.. Neil baba.. Ragini ma.. Dadi..  they all love you alot..  And because of you Baba's reputation will be ruined..

And being the daughter in law of the Mehra family.. I can't let that happen.. I can't see my family's reputation being ruined because your so called ego.. And yes, they will never blame you, instead they will feel guilty.. do you want the beautiful family to be broken..?!.. and I don't think you are that cruel..

Di, open your eyes.. look around you.. jiju loves you.. even after knowing that you hate him.. And  he is bearing because of his love  for  you.. and you are such a blesses soul to get a man like him as your  husband.. And even now you didn't change nah.. then there is no difference between you and the person who murdered our papa..!..

Pragya stood shocked seeing her own sister talking against her.. she was reminding each and every word spoken by Abhi and Payal.. Especially Abhi's love confessing was utmost shocking to her, she sat over the bed awake the while  night.. recalling each and everything from  her papa's demise till Abhi's confession.. !..

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Next day, morning..

Pragya was about to walk  into  her room.. but she  stood near  the door, as she saw him talking angrily to someone on the call..  She was about to walk in, but heard a thudding noise from  kitchen.. She immediately rushed towards the kitchen.. Where she saw Payal, who stood blowing her fingers.. 

She panicked asking what happened..?!.. But Payal stood ignoring her question.. and Bulbul said. Di handled the hot vessel with bare hands.. and the whole vessel collapsed ..

Are you out of your mind Payal..!?..  they heard a Stern manly voice from  behind.. and the three sisters turned to see Arjun storming inside..

Can't  you be careful..?!.. Arjun scowls looking at Payal, while everyone smiled at him.. I'm fine Arjun.. just relax.. Payal tried to calm him, and Bulbul said.. haan jiju she is always being careless.. and why she will not be..?!.. After all she would have be in your thoughts all the time.. who else can't be dreaming about you,  when you look this much handsome.. She says and  winks at  him.. 

Arjun blinks his eyes at  her shockingly.. while Pragya giggles her  laughs silently and Payal said.. shut up Bulbul.. You are openly flirting with my husband..!.. He is  sister's husband.. He is your jiju.. just remember that..!..  She completes in a stern tone..

So what di..?!.. He is handsome nah..!.. Bulbul said holding his arms.. Payal pulled him to her side saying.. enough now..!.. Nothing happened to me.. I'm fine.. you get ready to office.. I will get your tea and breakfast.. okay..!..

Payal.. I will take care of everything.. your hands are swollen.. take rest.. Pragya said.. and Payal replied.. so what di..?!.. there are people who don't care for hurting others heart.. and you are worried for this small slash..

Pragya stood dejected on her words and Arjun gestures to Payal saying.. Come on Payal.. she is right.. you should take some rest..

But Arjun.. I'm.. .. before she  could complete, Arjun dragged her from there Pragya stood with tear eyes.. Bulbul pats her shoulder and she wipes her tears and asks Bulbul to get some milk from fridge.. 

While having breakfast Abhi alone was missing and when Sarla enquired about him.. Payal said that he is having headache and he told that he will have breakfast later.. Pragya, who was about to sit for her breakfast walks inside,  while  Arjun and  Payal noticed her..

Abhi was busy with his files when Pragya entered with a cup of coffee.. She forwarded the coffee cup,  while Abhi was surprised looking at her..

He ignored her and her coffee..  He closes the files and walked away.. Pragya followed him saying.. The coffee was made by me and your mother is not here.. Your headache will be fine after having this.. She said in a low time, yet with a slight hesitation.. Abhi  grabs the cup from her and started to sip it..

I have packed your breakfast and kept in car.. have it after reaching office.. she said and arranged the bed..

Abhi looks at her shockingly.. He was about speak, but she urges her voice saying.. I don't wanna make everyone suffer.. and I'm not that cruel to.. she walks out of the room, while Abhi stood glaring at her.. 

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Two days later..

The Mehra couples reached their home.. and engaged themselves in their day to day work..

Abhi and Arjun got involved into their office chores as usual..

Nikhil and Tanu went to Delhi..  due some business dealing..  

As usual others were busy in their work.. And Pragya too started to continue her job of going to school .. On the other side Payal too resumed her job in the Mehra industry after getting Neil and Arjun's permission..

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It was one fine day, late in evening.. around 7 pm..

Pragya was walking out of the school and it was heavily raining.. She she stood near the school gate for auto.. but she couldn't see anyone other than the flood lonesome street..

She waited for almost 15 minutes and then decided to walk ahead..  She walked a few distance and  found a man standing little far away.. He stood in front of a car  and  the hood of the car was open..

She got to know that his car has break down.. As she walked close to him, she stopped sighing that it was non other than her husband.. She was about to call him.. But what happened there was a loud screen of her echoing the whole place.. 

Abhi here's and turned to see there were two men in their bike who heaved her chain from her neck and Pragya was down over the wet ground lying unconscious.. He rushed towards her and panicked seeing her neck bleeding..

He lifted her in his arms and placed her inside the car and took out his mobile calling someone..

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After an hour, In hospital..

There is nothing to worry.. She will be fine soon.. I have given her injection she will be unconscious till morning.. Take care Mr. Mehra.. The doctor said and walked away when Arjun saw Abhi coming..

Bhai.. what happened..?!.. where did you go..!?.. What happened there and why is bhabi like this..!?.. he lined up his enquiries, and  noticed his palms coated with blood.. He panicked and called the doctor..

Abhi asked him to calm down saying.. Arjun I'm fine.. It was a robbery actually.. Two men snatched Pragya's chain and she fainted in fear.. that's why I immediately called you here.. 

But bhai.. where were you..?!.. and what is this.. your hand..!?.. Are you fine.. You shouldn't..  .. Arjun pauses as Abhi cuts him off saying... I went to file a complaint in police station.. I know how important that chain is for her.. It's Rajveer kaka, who presented her this chain on her birthday which she celebrated lastly with him..

After our argument in her house.. That night she wore it suddenly and I knew that how much bad she felt when Payal spoke harshly with her.. She was that time in need of her father..

That's okay.. you should be careful bhai.. and I had informed ma that bhabi is in hospital.. Arjun says and notices  Ragini, Neil and Payal arriving there..

What happened to Pragya..?!.. she is fine right..!.. Ragini panics asking so and Abhi explained what happened..!.. Why didn't you call me Abhi..?!.. that isI said to you to take care of her nah.. I said you nah to go and pick her from school..

Leave it Ragini.. After all we can expect only this from him.. I know that he cannot take care of his responsibility... Neil voiced in a  taunting tone, looking at Abhi..

Arjun said.. Baba.. please.. what is bhai's fault in this..?!.. Infact he started early from office to pick her.. This was unexpected..

Arjun.. leave it.. I'm sorry baba.. It was my mistake for which Pragya is being punished.. But give me sometime.. I will rectify everything.. Abhi said and went away from the place while Ragini and Arjun looked desolated..

Arjun.. what doctor said..?!.. Neil asks and he replies in a low tone.. She told that bhabi will be fine by tomorrow morning.. until then she should be here.. saying so he went away gesturing towards Payal..

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Next day morning..

Pragya opened her eyes to see Payal sitting beside her and holding her hand.. She tried to lift  herself and sit properly,  when she saw Payal jerking out from her sleep.. .

Feeling better..?.. Payal asked and Pragya nods her head with a smile.. You will be fine, as far as  my jiju is around you.. Payal said with a wide smile and Pragya looked confused.. Payal then,  narrated the yesterday night tragic happenings.. While Pragya stayed silent all the time listening to her quietly..

As soon as, she completed.. Abhi and Ragini walked in.. Pragya smiles at them, while Ragini revived her smile and Abhi turns his face aside..

She was muddled with his sudden ignorance, while Payal moves aside from her place, and paves way for Ragini.. Who hugs Pragya and pats her back head.. 

Why did you come alone from school..?!.. She asks parting away and Pragya remained quiet.. I asked Abhi to pick you from school nah.. Didn't he come there..?.. Flipping her eyes between her and Abhi.. While Abhi shrinks his eyes at his mother.. And Pragya looks at Abhi's fury face..

I knew it.. You were lying to me,  that your car was repaired.. Isn't Abhi..?!.. She asks and Abhi widens his eyes.. He was about to speak.. But Pragya urges her voice saying.. No ma.. Actually he is sayi g the truth.. I don't know that, he was coming to pick me up from school.. So, I started to walk to home.. Please don't scold him.. She defended Abhi.. Which was utmost shocking to all the three, especially to Abhi..

Fine.. Let this be the last time..  Here after, Abhi will be coming to pick you from your school.. no matter what hurdle comes in his way.. And you shouldn't come alone from school.. Is that clear to both of you..?!.. 

What..?.. Ma, I'm not her driver.. To pick her from school and drop her at home daily.. Yesterday, my work was over early at office and so I said okay to go to pick her..  But..  .. before he could complete Ragini walks close to him and pulls his ear saying.. Shut up..  What sort of talks are these.. remember you are denying yo your mother.. 

She lets him free, while Pragya interrupts.. Actually Ma, he is right.. Also, I will be having extra classes in school sometimes.. So,  let it be.. I will manage myself..  But Pragya.. Ragini started.. but pauses looking at Arjun who,  walked in saying.. Ma, all the formalities are completed.. we can leave now.. Pragya saw him sloppy eyes while he walked out without giving a glance at her and here Payal helped her to get up..

After reaching home.. she walked to her room with Payal's help and she rests over the bed.. I will get you something to eat.. so that you can have your tablets.. Payal says and walks out of the room..

Abhi walks in angrily.. He didn't give her his single glance and  stepped crossing her towards the wardrobe while Pragya was quiet confused, looking at his sudden ignorance.. "He is nut completely.. didn't even bothered to ask how am I..?..".. She humped her breath irritatingly and saw him coming out of the wardrobe.. immediately she slided over the headboard and closed her eyes while Abhi stopped seeing her resting..

He came near her and kept the tablets over the side table and was about to leave when he stopped turning towards her.. He pulled the blanket over her and wiped the sweat that was on her forehead.. and then increased the AC temperature.. He was about to turn but his leg twisted and he landed over her lap.. 

Ahhh..!.. Pragya Jenks shouting and he  lifted himself to shut his mouth.. But he fell again on the bed by pulling her over him.. where as a result their forehead dashed and both together shouted... Ahhh...!.

Abhi rubs his forehead and  without wasting a second Pragya pulled him for another dash and Abhi said rubbing his forehead saying.. Are you mad..?.. Why  did you do that..!?.. It's paining..

Abhi.. Did you forget..?.. when we were kids.. We use to do this.. and we do it two times as we don't want to be dashed by dragon flies.. and you..!.. She pauses laughing loud  and continues.. you would purposely dash with me again and again..

Abhi looked astound hearing her words,  while Pragya too adjusts herself and nd moves aside giving him a blank look.. And Abhi stepped down from the bed saying.. your tablets are on the table.. Eat them without fail..

He turned and walked towards the door, where he saw Payal coming with the food plate.. he winked smiling at her by gesturing her to get in while she stepped inside silently..

Di..!.. Your food is ready.. Payal placed the plate on her lap and sat opposite to her saying.. Di, On that day dadi said nah.. That she wanted to keep some puja at home..

Pragya nods while Payal continued.. actually they were about to keep it today.. but cancelled since you are not well.. Dadi is very upset about it..

Nothing like that Payal.. Your Dadi is perfectly alright.. she is just worried as this is the second time that Pragya is getting unwell after coming to this house.. Ragini said entering with a glass of hot water..

I'm fine Ma.. please don't cancel or postpone anything because of me.. Ask Dadi to arrange for the puja today itself.. Pragya says,  which was a great shock to both Ragini and Payal..

But Pragya, you are.. .. before Ragini could speak further..  Pragya cuts off her saying.. No Ma, I said nah.. I'm completely alright.. you start all the arrangements please.. Ragini nods to her with a smile..

Payal says.. I will go and inform dadi.. Ragini nods with a smile by patting her cheek and she went out.. And don't forget to have your tablets after finishing the food.. Here is hot water.. Take some rest.. So that you will feel better during puja.. Ragini concerned her words while Pragya nods her head.. And Ragini walks out of the room..

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Arjun and Abhi were walking downstairs discussing about office works.. While Purab stepped upstairs opposite to them by concentrating on his mobile.. While Abhi stepped downstairs faster and dashed with Purab with his forehead..

Aahh..!.. Bhai.. It's paining.. Purab said rubbing his forehead and Abhi pulled him for another dash quickly.. Ouchh..!.. Bahi.. Are you mad.. what happened to you..!?..  Purab yells in pain..

Purab.. You don't know.. if we stop with one dash.. Then we will get dashed with dragon fly.. Abhi said huskily into his ears..

And Purab stepped down saying.. Bhai.. I think you are nuts are loose.. Abhi grins his teeth and says.. Purab, run away from my sight.. Or else I will peel your skin.. Abhi fumes his eyes at him.. 

And Purab says.. That's so mean bhai.. Wait, I will complain about you to Ma.. Saying so, he walks towards Ragini's room and Arjun laughs loudly saying.. He is still a kid.. 

Haan.. He is really a kid.. Such an irritating kid.. Abhi says and shook his head.. They stepped down, and saw Neil walking into the house angrily.. Abhi looks at Arjun and gestures him as what..!.. and Arjun gives him an empty look.. 

Neil walks close to them and the boys moved aside giving him way..  Neil walks upstairs and Arjun was about to call him.. But Abhi gestured him to be quiet.. 

As soon as he disappeared from their sight.. Arjun says looking at Abhi.. Baba is looking very tensed and upset.. Haan Arjun.. Is it anything related to office..?!..  Abhi asks and Arjun says.. May be.. Let's find out.. 

They were about to step forward,  but stopped hearing Abhi's mobile ring.. Abhi pulls out his mobile from the pocket and sees.. "Ma"  flashing over it.. 

This Purab nah.. Unbelievable..  Abhi sighs saying and attends the call.. 

Ma.. Purab..  .. before he could continue further..  He heard her stern voice.. Abhi.. You and Arjun come to my room immediately.. She says and ends  the call immediately.. 

Abhi rolls his eyes and Arjun gestures him as what..!.. This Purab nah.. I'm sure,  he would have screwed her.. She is calling both of us to her room.. Come,  let's go.. Saying so, Abhi walks upstairs and Arjun followed him..

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With Pragya.. 

She hit her forehead with the pillow and murmurs.. What was the need to do that with him..?!..  What would have he thought about me..?!.. I'm completely an idiot..!.. How rude he was with me..  Showing his attitude to me..  Let it be..  I'm not less than him..  I'm Pragya Abhishek Mehra..!..  and I will show him how much attitude I have..  She smiles throwing the pillow away.. And just then she heard a voice sounding..  "Pragya Abhishek Mehra"..

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