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Pragya broke the hug and wiped her tears.

Abhi: Alright?

Abhi asked and Pragya nodded ad yes.

Abhi: Let's go

Abhi asked and was about to start.

Pragya: No, don't.

Abhi: Why?

Pragya: After this incident, how do you expect me to come in this car?

Pragya asked glaring, whereas Abhi sighs.

Abhi: Okey. Then how shall we go?

Pragya: Let's take a cab.

Abhi: Sounds good. Let me call my driver to take the car to the mechanic shed and after that, we can go.

Abhi said dialing his driver's number. After informing him to come to the location, Abhi hung the call and looked at Pragya, who was sitting nervously.

Abhi: Are you alright?

Pragya: Yes

Pragya said nodding her head.

Abhi: I'm extremely sorry. I didn't expect that this would happen. I should have checked on my car.

Pragya: No, it's not your mistake. I can understand.

Abhi: Ok. Where shall we go?

Pragya: Actually, I'm not in a mood to go for a date. I want to go home.

Abhi's reaction changed, hearing it.

Abhi: Have I spoiled our date?

Pragya: No... Actually, I'm sorry.

Abhi frowns.

Pragya: I know that I'm too annoying. But I can't help it.

Pragya said whereas Abhi held her hands.

Abhi: Why you think like this? I have never felt you annoying.

Pragya: Really?

Abhi: Yes. I have never felt you annoying. I like your company.

Pragya: Liar

Abhi: I'm serious. I have never felt annoying about you. It felt different. I have never been with any girl. I have never been in any relationship and this is kind of different for me.

Pragya was stunned, hearing him.

Pragya: Didn't you have any girl before in your life?

Pragya asked and Abhi nodded as no. Pragya felt happy inside knowing that she is the first girl.

Abhi: But girls were behind me.

Pragya frowns.

Abhi: But I have never minded them.

Pragya: That's good.

Abhi: What?

Pragya: I would kill you if I see you speaking with someone.

Abhi stared at her for some time and chuckled.

Abhi: You are unbelievable Pragya. Few minutes before you were sad and now, you are blackmailing me.

Pragya: It's not blackmailing. It's a warning.

Abhi: Oh I see.

Abhi said grinning and Pragya started to hit him.

Abhi: Ok... Stop...

Pragya stops beating him and gave a deadly glare to him. Abhi noticed his driver coming. Both got down from the car and Abhi gave the key to the driver.

Abhi: Take it to the mechanic shed.

Driver: Ok sir.

The driver took the car.

Abhi: So, shall I book you a cab for your home?

Pragya: What about going somewhere? To a restaurant?

Pragya said and Abhi grins, hearing her.

Abhi and Pragya entered a restaurant and took a table. Pragya was staring at Abhi, who was going through the menu card.

Abhi: What do you want?

Pragya: Anything you order.

Abhi: Excuse me...

The waiter came to Abhi.

Abhi: Two mocktail juice, please.

Abhi closed the menu and looked at Pragya.

Pragya: So...

Abhi: So?

Pragya: Don't you have any questions about me?

Abhi: Actually, I have heard that girls are like a closed book.

Pragya: That's a kind of truth.

Abhi: But you are totally opposite.

Pragya frowns and Abhi chuckled. They had some quality time spent together in the restaurant.

That evening

Abhi came to his house.

Neil: Abhi, you are back.

Abhi: Yes papa. Is there is anything you want to talk about?

Neil: Yes. Fresh up and come to my room.

Nodding, Abhi went to his room. After taking a quick shower, he came to Neil's room.

Abhi: Yes papa.

Neil: Do you remember Shreya?

Abhi: Yes dad. Even she came to the party.

Neil: Ya. Dharmesh came to our house and asked for you and Shreya's marriage.

Abhi didn't react to it.

Neil: I personally feel like it doesn't work.

Abhi: Why?

Neil: I have never like Dharmesh and his attitudes. I have never felt good vibes with him. But, don't decide with what I say. You think and decide. Anything is fine for me.

Abhi: Even I too feel like this doesn't work. I have no interest in Shreya. We worked together, that's it.

Neil: So, it's done. Tomorrow, I will inform him about your decision. You go and take a rest.

Smiling, Abhi went from there.

Abhi came to his room and locked the door. He saw his phone ringing and went to his study table. His lips curved to a smile, seeing Pragya's name flashing.

Abhi: Yes.

Abhi said attending the call.

Pragya: Feeling bored.

Abhi: So, you called me.

Pragya: No. I called you to make sure whether you reached home safely or not.

Abhi: I'm so touched, Pragya...

Abhi said dramatically.

Pragya: Shut up.

Abhi: Thank you.

Abhi said chuckling.

Abhi: At times, you look so cute, Pragya.

Pragya smiled, hearing it.

Pragya: And?

Abhi: Papa asked about Shreya's alliance.

Pragya: What did you say?

Pragya asked nervously.

Abhi: Relax. I said that I'm not interested in her. And even papa doesn't like that alliance.

Pragya: Because you are designed to be mine.

Abhi: For seven births?

Abhi asked shockingly.

Pragya: Of course.

Abhi: It would be boring Pragya. I need some choice.

Pragya: I'm I borning to you?

Pragya growled.

Abhi: Not like that. But, I need some varieties na.

Pragya: No chances beta. You are fated to me for the rest of your births.

Abhi: After that?

Pragya: After that too.

Pragya said as a stubborn child and Abhi chuckled.

Neil was working on his laptop when his phone rings.

Neil: Hello. Who is this?

Dharmesh: Mr. Neil. I'm Dharmesh.

Neil: Yes, Mr. Dharmesh. How are you?

Dharmesh: I'm fine. I was waiting for your reply. What did Abhi say?

Neil: I was about to call you about it, but you itself have called me.

Dharmesh: What is his reply?

Neil: I'm sorry, Mr. Dharmesh, but Abhi is not ready to marry Shreya. He said that he has no such intentions. I'm sorry, but this won't work.

Dharmesh gritted his teeth in anger. Calming himself, he answered.

Dharmesh: It's ok. Let me hung the call.

Dharmesh cuts the call and closes his eyes in anger.

Dharmesh: I should not tell about this to Shreya. Then she would do something stupid. My concentration is fully on Ram and his family. He has to suffer and I will make him suffer.

At Night

In Abhi's House

Abhi was going through some of his company's files. He heard the door knock sound.

Abhi: Come in.

Arjith came inside the room and handed him some files.

Arjith: Why you asked me for these files at this time?

Abhi: Just to prepare for tomorrow's meeting.

Giving an "Oh" look, Arjith sat on the nearby couch.

Arjith: Then, how was the day?

Abhi looked at Arjith's teasing look.

Abhi: Good.

Arjith: That's it?

Abhi: Yes.

Arjith frowns.

Arjith: Are you clear about your feelings for Pragya?

Abhi: Good Question.

Arjith frowns and Abhi kept the files on the table, sighing.

Abhi: I don't know what I actually feel for her. But, I can understand that she is too serious about this.

Arjith: What about you?

Abhi: I don't know.

Arjith: Don't you think that you are giving her false hope?

Abhi: It can't be a false hope. I didn't confess to her that I love her. It's just that, I can't see her in pain.

Arjith just kept silent.

Abhi: It's not a deal to decide whether to do or not. It's life. That's why, without knowing my feelings, I didn't encourage her. But that incident...

Abhi said remembering that night Pragya missing.

Abhi: I have never felt this fear before. I felt like, I'm losing something very precious to me. I was feared to death. That time I have realized that I have some feelings for Pragya. But I can't say it as love. I can't guess it. At the same time, she is in treatment, I can't take any chances. That's why I'm just leaving it inflow.

Abhi said and Arjith nodded in acceptance.

Arjith: You are in love man.

Abhi: I don't know.

Arjith: It would take time to realize. But, you will realize it soon.

Abhi sighs in disbelief.

After Few Days

Pragya was going to the college, along with Ammu. Pragya was kept on looking at her phone, messaging someone.

Ammu: Why are you kept on looking at your mobile as if you are getting your exam result?

Pragya: I messaged Abhi. He would usually reply to me, but now, he didn't even come online. I'm a little worried.

Ammu: As usual, you are worrying for nothing. He might be busy with his work. Don't message too much and torture him yaar.

Pragya: I'm not torturing him. I sent only Good Morning, that too in the morning. He didn't reply to that itself.

Pragya said angrily. Ammu sighs. Pragya's mobile popped out with a message. She curiously looked at her mobile.

Siddharth: Today is our auntie's death day. Bhai would be along with uncle in her graveyard. So, he can't contact you today.

Pragya: I have to be there.

Ammu: Where you have to be?

Pragya: Today is Abhi's mother's death day. I have to be with him. Ammu, you go to college, I will go to Abhi's house.

Pragya went from there, without hearing Ammu's words.

Neil: Ragini, do you remember? Today is your 20th death day. It's been 20 years since you have left me. I can't still believe that I have survived for these many years without you.

Neil was speaking in front of her graveyard with tears, whereas Abhi was standing there with a pale face.

Abhi's pov: Mom, we miss you a lot. From the day I remember, I have never been with you. I never got your love. But, I know that you loved me a lot. And papa loves you a lot. I'm seeing his love for you each and every day. Sometimes, it kills me to see him in pain and I feel helpless when I can't do anything to remove his pain.

Abhi thought and felt his eyes filled with tears. Wiping it, Abhi left a breath.

Abhi's pov: You are the only one to whom I have shared everything that happened in my life. Even though you have never responded, I believe that you would have heard everything.

Abhi turned and saw Pragya, who is coming there. Abhi was kept on staring at her, who was approaching him with a worried face.

Abhi's pov: Who is she to me, mom? I have never felt like this with anyone like I feel with her. I always felt like I miss someone in my life. Someone for whom I have born. Someone, who completes me. But, after meeting her, I feel complete.

Pragya came near him with a worried face.

Pragya: Are you feeling fine?

Abhi nodded with a weak smile. Pragya nodded hesitantly.

Pragya: Do you need anything?

Abhi: Can I hug you?

Pragya was stunned by his request. Abhi was staring at her, for her answer. Sighing, Pragya opened her arms, with a week smile. Abhi smiled and hugged her gently, whereas Pragya wrapped her arms around him.

To Be Continued...

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