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Desire 9.. The New Bondings..
      
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"Sometimes the HEART sees..

What is invisible to the Eyes.."

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Abhi was busy, with his files.. sitting over the bed.. He was looking towards the wardrobe then and there and looks at the watch..

It's been more than 30 minutes.. She isn't out.. Is everything alright with her..?!.. He murmurs and moves towards the wardrobe.. He tried to open the door.. But he couldn't.. He again tried and this time, the slides either sides and he lost his balance he fell forward over the floor, where Pragya was beneath him.. 

It took few seconds for him to realise,  what happened with him, just now.. He looks at her,  who was fuming her sight at him.. He gave her a fragile smile and she thrusts her palm over his chest.. 

Just get up.. What are you doing..?!..  She frowns at him.. and Abhi leans close to her by closing his ears..  Shhh..!.. Why are you shouting..?!.. I'm not miles apart from you.. 

She irks her eyes and sighs at him much furiously.. I'm sorry..!.. I was just, it's just that..  I..  I.. he stammered and started to huff his breath, being that close to her,  for the first time.. 

She then,  pushed him away, and he rolled down.. But swilled her along with him.. And she was now lying over him.. 

She tried getting up.. But his grip was over her waist, and she fell again over him.. She was about to shout.. but before she could..  .. they heard Arjun's voice.. Bhai.. Where are you..?!..

Abhi looks at Pragya, and she gave him an uninterested look..  He was about to ask her to get up.. But his eyes widens as he saw Arjun standing before them.. who stood with  his jaws drop opened looking at their posture.. 

Pragya realises their posture and gets up quickly.. She rushes inside the wardrobe and Abhi stands up.. He looks at Arjun, with much embarrassment.. Arjun tried alot to stop his blush, and Abhi moves towards the bed.. 

Wow Bhai..!.. You have changed her in just one night.. Arjun teased his voice looking at Abhi.. He gives him a tight glare and Arjun sists opposite to him..  Come on Bhai..!..  I thought,  it will be tough for you.. But you are..  ..  before he could speak further.. Abhi pulls his ear and says.. Shut up.. I'm your big brother.. Stop tickling me.. And,  can't you just knock the door before coming in.. At least you should have stopped near the door.. 

Arjun rubs his ear and says.. That's too rude bhai.. I'm your brother.. Just yesterday you got married and you are throwing rules on your little brother.. I never expected this from you.. He looks away with  pity eyes..

Arjun.. Stop pestering my mood..  She is already twisting it from morning.. Now please you don't start.. Abhi warns him.. Ohoo..!.. Then what was that scene, I saw a minute before..?!..  Arjun asks gleefully.. 

That was just..  .. he pauses looking at the wardrobe, from where she walks out.. Arjun who was leaning over the bed,  steadied himself and looks at Abhi, who gestures him to be quiet.. 

Arjun stands up saying.. Bhai, I will take the files with me and will check them.. Please come down soon.. Saying so he picks up the file.. 

You can stay here.. No need to leave the room..!.. Pragya says to Arjun and he looks at Abhi, who was blinking his eyes at Pragya..  He was shocked to hear her calm and composed voice to Arjun.. 

It's okay Pragya..  .. Arjun stresses and then continues.. Pragya bhabhi.. I.. I will wait for him.. He grabs the file and rushes out.. He stood near the door and flips his face to Abhi and gives him a mocking smile.. Abhi rolls his eyes and smirks at him.. 

After Arjun leaves the place..  Abhi looks at her, who was now standing in front of the dressing table.. She gives a glaring sight at him through the mirror and he looks away.. 

He saw Arjun walking back into the room, as well as Pragya.. who saw him through the mirror..  Abhi gestures him as what..!..

Sorry Bhai.. I left my mobile here.. Abhi picks his mobile from the bed and forwards to him.. But Arjun's eyes were looking towards Pragya.. 

Abhi looked at his startled eyes and followed his sight, where they saw Pragya collapsing down over the floor..

Both the brothers rushed to rein her and Abhi immediately lifted her auditing her towards the bed, while Arjun went to call Ragini and others..

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After 30 minutes..

She is very weak.. Seems like she didn't eat for a long time.. I have given her injection and please give her the prescribed medicines.. The doctor says and leaves the room..

Payal sat next to Pragya saying.. It's my mistake.. I should have taken care of her.. I knew that, she didn't have food from yesterday.. I was so careless..  Now what will I say to ma..?!..  Payal says blaming herself for Pragya's condition..

No Payal.. Don't blame yourself.. Infact it's our mistake.. It is actually my responsibility..  I should have  been careful.. We all know in what situation she got married.. Ragini sounded in a low tone and  Dadi says.. Leave it Ragini.. Now she  need to take rest.. She looks at Abhi and says.. take care of her.. Call us, once she wakes up.. Abhi nods and they left the room.. Payal looked at Pragya, while Arjun holds her arms and took her out while Abhi sat next to her.. He traces her head and kept ogling at her pale face..

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In the dining table..

Everyone were having breakfast,  which  was cooked by Payal, as a ritual for the first time in her new house.. Neil blessed her with a smile while dadi praised her cooking..

A while later Sarla along with  Bulbul came there with some luggage.. Payal rushes and hugs Sarla.. While  she  pats her head gently..

How are  you..?!..  Sarla asks,  and  Payal parts away  giving  her a quick nod.. Everyone greeted her while Arjun took her blessings.. Sarla wandered her eyes here and there to catch glimpse of her daughter Pragya.. But she couldn't find her..

Ragini stepped forward and says.. Pragya is taking rest.. She was much tired because of yesterday's rituals.. So I asked her to take some rest.. Sarla smiles at her and dadi asked them to sit while Ragini served them with tea and snacks.. Bulbul and Payal went aside towards her room..

And on the way they saw Tanu, coming towards them.. Payal didn't  utter her sight to face her and  Bulbul was in dilemma whether to speak with her or not..  

Tanu  stopped them and Payal said.. Bulbul.. This is our room..  Come soon.. Saying so she walks away from Tanu and went inside her room.. She slides the door a little.. while Tanu stood with tearful eyes witnessing her ignorance..

Bulbul hugs Tanu, while she cried and said in sobbing voice.. Please Bulbul.. Tell her to talk with me.. I did the blunder and I know that... Atleast ask her to scold me nah.. I can't be away from you people..!..

Di please.. calm down.. Now everyone is angry on you.. It will take time for them to forget everything and forgive you.. Just give them sometime.. Bulbul consoled Tanu and a voice came from back which was of Nikhil's, who walked towards them along with Purab..

Please make her understand that Bulbul.. the whole night I was telling her the same for several times.. and still she is weeping.. Says Nikhil..

Very bad di.. you wasted your first night by weeping.. So sad of you jiju.. Bulbul said with a giggle and Tanu opened her mouth widely in shock.. while Nikhil and Purab looked at her in shock..

Will you keep your naughtiness away for sometime..!.. Tanu says  twisting her ears with a blush.. and Bulbul laughed at her.. While Tanu continued.. Now tell me how is Pragya..!?..

Pragya di.. She is resting in her room it seems.. Ragini Aunty told.. Bulbul said casually.. and Tanu asked.. She is fine right.. I mean.. Purab said she fainted an hour before..

What..!?..  Bulbul shouted almost.. and Tanu closed her mouth with her palm..  Bulbul shoves her away  and  looks at her asking..  How  is  so  now..?!..  An hour ago,  Pragya bhabhi fainted and doctor told that she is not well.. Purab  said slowly and Bulbul looked at Tanu who was already looking tensed..

I will be back in a minute di.. Bulbul said  and rushes inside Payal's room.. And they three followed her..

Di.. What  happened to Pragya di..!?  And why you didn't say me that she is not well.. Bulbul asked holding  Payal's  shoulder.. But Payal relieves away  from  her  grip and steps  back saying.. Did you say me that Tanu and Nikhil love each other.. Then why should I say you everything..?!..

Bulbul eyes down and Payal continued.. We are sisters right..  Have I and  Pragya ever hired anything  from  you  two..?!.. No nah, We do share each and everything with you two.. but you both hid such a big thing from us.. Atleast  you would  have told us nah Bulbul.. For me, not only  Tanu di, even  you are a betrayer..!.. Payal sounded rage full..

Enough Payal.. Tanu screams loud and Purab closes the door immediately.. While Tanu continued.. For god sake don't  blame her.. It is completely my mistake.. It was my mistake to be born as a daughter for those uncared parents.. it was my mistake to be away from them.. It was my mistake to love Nikhil.. It was my mistake to hide it from everyone.. and it's my mistake to marry him, cheating everyone and because of me Pragya's life is ruined.. So, please stop blaming Bulbul for my mistakes..!.. I'm just a outsider.. I don't  want  you three to part ways because of me..!.. Tanu says and wipes her tears..

Payal and others stood speechless on her words while Tanu started to step out of the room and Payal pulled her back with a hug and Tanu cried vigorously..

She broke  the hug saying.. I didn't  blame you nor  Bulbul.. I'm  just angry on  both of you for hiding this from me and Pragya di.. And I'm so happy that you are married to the person you love..  I'm sure he will keep you happy your whole life di.. Please don't  feel aside.. we love you as our sister and more than that you are our best friend as always.. Don't  ever say that you are a outsider.. You are elder to us three, and  will remain our best friend forever.. I'm sorry di.. 
 
Tanu wiped her tears saying.. I was scared  Payal.. As I know that Pragya hates Abhi and his family.. What if she doesn't  supports me..?!.. and  above all,  she is  now married to  Abhi.. The man whom she hates her whole life..

But... Abhi.. I mean.. Abhi jiju loves  Pragya di alot.. Payal blurted..  While everyone stood astound.. Di,  just come  again..  What  did  you  say..?!.. Bulbul asks and  Payal says.. Haan, hear it again.. Abhi juju loves Pragya di...!..

Nikhil walks ahead and Aaliya  her to say again.. And Bulbul says.. Didn't  you hear to her..  She.. ..  Before she  could speak further.. Payal twists her ears saying.. Bulbul.. Give him respect.. He is our jiju..!..

Di.. What shall I  do.. you three are married at a same time.. And I got three jiju's at a time.. You know  how difficult it is to name everyone as jiju.. uffff...!.. Bulbul says with a mout..

Will you please stop your stupid  talks.. Tanu says and Nikhil continued.. Payal.. What did you say..!?.. How you know  that Abhi loves Pragya..?!.. I mean we brothers too don't know that.. I'm shocked..

Actually  yesterday  Arjun ji told me this.. even I was shocked and it was unbelievable to me.. One side Pragya di hates to hear his name.. And on the other side  Abhi jiju loves di for so many years.. I don't know how this hate and love is going to move ahead together.. Payal says in a dejected tone..

Arjun walks in saying.. They will  payal.. Once Pragya bhabi comes to  know that we are not responsible  for your father's death..  She will understand  bhai's love and she will love him back.. I'm sure it will happen soon..

But.. How dare you Arjun.. ?!.. How can you hide  this from us..?!..  Bhai loves Pragya bhabi and you didn't  bother to share it with us.. Purab scowls at him..

Arjun gives him a deep stare and says.... Oh really.. How mean you are Purab..!?..  Did you bothered  to tell us about  Nikhil bhai and Tanu..?!.. Then how can you question me..  Haan..?!.. 

Just don't make reasons okay.. Purab replies.. and they both started to  blame  each other when all the others  looked  each other  in disbelief..

Bulbul came and stood between each other and loads her voice saying.. Enough of blaming  each other.. And now this hide and seek game is out to everyone.. so please  stop it and think  how to make Pragya di understand..

I think Bulbul is right.. It will be better if we think about it.. rather than blaming about the past.. Nikhil said  while they heard dadi calling  Payal..

Payal held Tanu's hand saying.. di..  Don't  think of what happened.. and now come and speak with ma..  she can't be angry on you for longer time..

No payal.. I can't  face her with this guilt.. Tanu says stepping back.. Payal is right Tanu.. just go and talk with her.. After all, you only said that you love her more than your own mother..  And a mother can't be angry on her child.. go with Payal.. Nikhil says and Tanu still stood confused..  Payal holds her hand dragged her out towards the living hall..

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With Abhi..

Abhi slept leaning onto the head board, sitting next to Pragya by holding  her hand.. She moves her head aside and struggles with her lashes to open her eyes.. She felt her fingers clutched strongly and witnessed a strong hand over it..  She lifts her head and saw him beside her, she pulled her fingers away from his grip.. while Abhi Jenks and opens his eyes..

Pragya.. You..  you woke up..?!..  Are you fine..?!..  Let me call ma..  He steps down calling Ragini.. He was about to move but saw her trying to sit over the bed.. He leans down and holds her arms,  but she shoves his hand away..  Ignoring her, he clutched her arms strongly and made her sit properly over the bed.. 

I don't need your help..  just stay..  ..  Before she could continue.. He closes her mouth with his palm saying.. Will you please keep quiet for sometime..?.. God..!.. You are proving that you are a teacher everytime.. and pity of me, as I'm stuck with your lectures.. See how pale and weak you are.. just keep shut and don't move from here.. He howls at her with concern.. And she kept glaring at him.. 

He moves aside and takes the plate of food, that was over the bed side table.. He forwards it to her, but she turns her face after twisting her lips.. With no other option, he took a piece of roti and stuffed it inside her mouth..

Though, she protested..  Abhi didn't give up.. He caught her hands and kept it safely over her lap.. Taking another pice of roti,  he stuffed it inside her mouth..  And this time.. She bites her finger, and Abhi jumps back whinning in pain..!..

Gone mad or what..!?.. What was that..?!.. I don't  think you are having  blood inside you.. Let me take you to hospital  and fill you with bottles of blood.. Abhi yells at her rubbing his finger..

Why should I go to hospital..?!.. I will be so happy to suck your blood rather going there for it.. She says smirking at him.. and Abhi steps forward to her.. but she throws the pillow over him saying.. I warned you already to stay in your limits.. Just get lost away from my sight.. I don't want your fake concern and I just hate you and your..  .. She pauses as he pulled her towards him and she hit his chest losing her control.. 

Bending down his head, he whispered into her ears.. Just stay quiet.. Or else, I will have to tie your hands and legs.. And will shut your mouth with plaster..  She was about to hit in on his shoulders, after listening to his words.. But this time, Abhi moves back and she falls over the bed.. 

Abhi panics and steps ahead to help her.. but stopped  thinking.. She deserves.. talking too much nah.. and showing attitude to me.. let her struggle..!..  he giggles his laugh looking at her and she fumed at him.. She somehow  managed and made herself stable..!..

Abhi let's out a deep of not able to argue more and sat over the couch that was near by, while pragya twisted her lips and steps down from the bed..

She searched for her mobile and found it over the dressing table.. She steps close it to and grabs her mobile and saw Payal and Bulbul entering the room through the mirror.. She  turns to see them.. Abhi smiled at both of them and went out to leave space for the sisters..

Bulbul rushes quickly and hugs Pragya tightly,  while she stumbled to hold with her sudden hug due to weakness.. Payal stepped  towards them saying.. Bulbul.. be gentle.. I told nah.. That di is not well.. 

Bulbul parts away from the the hug and holds her ears saying..  sorry di..  I  forgot  that.. How are you now..!?..  Why are  you like  this..!? Haan.. very bad of you di.. Can't you take care..  You are not a kid still..!..

Ohoo Bulbul..  first make her to sit.. Payal said and made Pragya to sit on the bed and both the sisters took their seats either sides to Pragya..

Di..  how many times  to tell you.. whatever the situation is..  not to skip food.. It is important first than anything..  Bulbul said in a serious tone and both the other sisters laughed looking at each other..!..

Di.. Both of you, stop teasing me.. you know how much I'm worried for you.. Bulbul says and hugs Pragya again..

Haan.. I know.. That you are worried for me..  And you are grown older than me, and started to hide things from me..!.. Isn't..?.. Pragya says and Bulbul eyes down.. as she knows that she is mocking at her about Tanu and Nikhil.. Will you speak about it at least now..?!.. Pragya asks and Bulbul blinked facing down..

Hoii.. Look at me.. don't do like this here after.. okay.. Pragya said holding her chin and Bulbul smiled saying.. Wow di.. You are so cool..  And I will not hide when I love someone.. first I will inform you..

Pragya and Payal looked at each other in shock.. and Pragya pulls her cheek saying.. Bulbul.. how much naughty you are..!.. Just,  then Payal heard her mobile ringing and notices Arjun's name flashing over it..

So soon.. Just now you were with him.. And he is calling you  What magic you did to him in just one night..?!.. Bulbul teases her asking so,  and Payal most at her and Pragya says..  Shut up..  She is your elder sister,  stop pulling her legs..   teased...

Here Payal attended the call.. "Haan Arjun.. I'm in di's .. ..  But she some other voice interrupting.. 

"Payal..  It's  not Arjun.. I'm Abhi.."
Abhi said  interrupting..  and Payal bits her and Pragya gestures her as what..!..  She  shook her head  and  walks out  of  the  room.. 

"I'm  sorry jiju.. I .. thought it was him... so sorry..".. Says Payal..

And Abhi replied.. "It's  okay  Payal.. Actually  I don't  have your number..  That's why I called from  Arjun's number..  Your  di didn't have anything..  I tried alot to make  her  way..  But,  and  was so stubborn.. the food plate is over the bed.. can you please make her to eat..?!.."..

"Sure jiju.. I will make her eat and finish  the food along  with  medicine..  You don't have to worry about her..".. Payal said with a smile.. Abhi thanked her and disconnected the call..

How caring he is..!.. when this di will understand him..?!.. Payal murmurs and walks back to the room and heard them talking about Tanu..

I want meet her now..  how can she think that I will be angry on her..?!.. I want to meet her now itself.. Pragya said and stood while Payal neared her saying..  Sure di.. Only you can make her understand.. But before that you have to eat your food  and take your medicines.. If ma sees you in this condition she will start her lectures.. Says Payal

Ma is here..!?.. Pragya asks softly, while Bulbul nods her head.. Payal made her to sit over the bed and took the food plate in her hand.. She started her feed her with the food, while Pragya remembered about how Abhi trying to feed her few minutes before..

Bulbul pats her cheek and asked her to eat, while Pragya ate the food fed by Payal, after which she had her medicines..

Here Payal texted to Arjun's mobile that.. "Pragya di has eaten the food fully and took the medicine too.. Don't worry about her jiju"

After a minute she got the reply and slides the screen to see it..
"Thank you  Payal "

And she replied  back.. "Soon she will understand  your love.. and please wait for her to love you back.."

Abhi smiled seeing her message and replied.. " I know and waiting  for that..  Thank you "

Your blushing bhai..!.. Arjun mocks with a teasing smile and Abhi blushes more.. and asks.. Did you say anything to Payal about me..?!..

Arjun holds his ears and says..
Sorry bhai.. I thought not to hide anything from her.. but you know how understanding she is.. she too is wishing  that you should get your love..!..

Abhi smiles, while Arjun holds his hand saying.. Everything will be fine soon.. Just give her sometime.. Abhi nods and Arjun hugs him..

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It was almost after the lunch.. The Mehra was decorated with colorful flowers and the guests started to arrive one by one..  Ragini and Neil greeted them..  While the newly Wed couples were blessed by everyone and they wished for a happy married life ahead.. Tanu And Nikhil were not much presentable in the party, as they felt Neil's anger and stood aside all the while.. 

Abhi and Pragya started with their bitter glares and stares.. Though they stood beside each other, they didn't have much attention with each other..!.. 

The new love birds Payal and Arjun were stealing the party and the guests with their happy and rejoicing faces.. 

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After the party, Sarla and Bulbul left to their home, after inviting her daughters and her son in laws to her home tomorrow for the welcome back ritual.. Dadi and Neil assured her, and they left to their home..

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It was almost  evening..

Ragini  and her three daughter in laws went to temple as told by dadi.. After worshipping the god.. They all sat together.. Pragya was so silent  while  Payal and Tanu got attached with Ragini..

They saw Arjun and Nikhil coming towards them.. Dadi asked us to come here ma..  Abhi bhai is busy  in office.. So he couldn't come..  Arjun said and Pragya gave him an uninterested look..

Ma.. Can we go and spend  sometime near the temple pond..?!.. I like the place so much.. Tanu asks and Ragini permits them..

Pragya  refused saying.. I don't  want to come.. you people go and I will wait  here.. Di.. come nah.. Payal pleaded and Ragini held her hand saying.. Let her stay with me Payal.. You all go and don't take much time.. Payal nods and they left towards the pond, while  on the way Nikhil excused and took Tanu separately while Arjun and Payal walked together..

On the way Arjun got a call and went aside to attend it.. Here Payal was sitting  over the stairs near to the pond  and waving her hand inside the water.. suddenly  she fell inside  the pond and started to scream.. 

Hearing  her voice,  Arjun disconnects the call and few  people,  who were present around the place, along with Nikhil and Tanu too rushed towards the pond.. Arjun dives into to rescue her while Tanu panicked..

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