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Chapter 8..
Invisible Possessions..

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"There is a distinct, awful pain that comes with loving someone more than they love you.."

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Vandhana looks at Abhi.. Who said.. She went in this way.. Pragya..!.. Abhi gasped his breath and quivered his voice.. Vandhana held his arm for a support.. and.. Just then..!..

A loud scream teared their ears making them to shiver ponderously..

"Pragya..".. Abhi sounded with a panick filled tone.. And rushed looking at her.. Who was lying on the ground..

She was drenched completely along with the shabby mud that wrapped her here and there over her body.. She was heaving strenuously clutching the large stone that was nearby.. her eyes started to hop and hop where she tried her best to get rid of the wet drops that accumulated her eyes.. In between which.. she saw his flurried face nearing her sight..

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After 15 minutes..

I'm sorry Pragya.. I shouldn't have left you alone..!.. Abhi apologized to her.. who is now sitting normal inside the car next to Vandhana..

No Abhi.. why are you sorry..?.. As I said already.. something is behind me.. I'm the reason for each and every happenings around me.. I don't know what is my fault in all this.. Pragya sounded strained..

But Pragya.. why did he follow you..?.. You should have called us nah.. asked Vandhana.. I tried Chachi.. I tried a lot.. But I couldn't voice out.. I don't know why he followed me.. because of me he died.. he saved me and gave his life for me.. she sobbed and hugged Vandhana..

Relax Pragya.. it wasn't your fault.. but who was that.. did you see his face..?.. Abhi asked.. No Abhi.. it is a girl.. as far as I saw.. it is a girl surely..!..

I was looking all around for the washroom.. but nothing was there other than the cliffy end.. I got scared.. when I turned to return.. I saw her beside me.. she tried to push me from the cliff..

But that man pulled me towards him.. which made me fall over the ground.. I felt dizzy.. the last sight of my eyes was at him.. he fell down from the cliff..!..

I think we should inform police.. Abhi said and pulled out his mobile.. But before he could dial.. Vandhana grabs it from him saying.. No Abhi.. we should drop this problem here itself..!..

But Chachi.. it's unsafe.. Pragya would have been died if that man wasn't there to save her.. how can we drop this issue as it is..?!.. he asked..

Listen Abhi.. we are here for your wedding.. already we are going through so many hurdles.. I don't want to add on one more.. let it go.. Pragya is safe in front of us.. lets leave from here soon.. Vandhana said..

Haan Abhi.. Chachi is right.. I don't want to stay here anymore.. Pragya asserted.. But Pragya.. this is imperil.. we can't ignore it.. Abhi said..

Abhi.. I said nah.. stop thinking about this.. there is no need to do anything further regarding this.. and Pragya.. you too.. just forget everything.. most importantly.. both of you.. don't let out a single word about this to Sarla ji, Purab, Bulbul and Tanu.. is that clear..?!..

Abhi and Pragya sighted each other in dismay.. and Vandhana said.. Abhi.. Pragya.. I can understand the situation.. this isn't something usual.. It's very weird.. but at the same time.. I don't want to invite problems unnecessarily.. we are going through lot of tensions.. I just want your wedding to happen soon.. after that we will face everything together.. But not now..

Abhi nods his head and got inside the car.. while Pragya looked still confused.. while Abhi gave her his assuring eyes through the front mirror..

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With Bulbul..

That's why I told you not to go alone.. When will you listen to me Bulbul..!?.. Sarla yelled at Bulbul who stood shivering in mid of the cold breeze.. Her dress looked stick on to her skin very closely.. over which was Purab's jacket..

No Aunty.. It wasn't her fault.. I should have been cautious behind her.. I'm sorry.. Said Purab..

Stop taking her side Purab.. She is nowadays getting very mischievous.. What is the need to go there alone.. haan..!?.. She prattled her voice angrily..

Ma.. Sorry nah.. I just got slipped inside the pit.. I was so excited.. I swear that I won't do such things again.. Please.. I'm sorry for the last time.. Bulbul pleaded..

Bulbul.. I warned you.. warned you not to go there.. It's very dangerous.. You know.. there was a.. .. Tanu paused as the mechanic interrupted in between.. Sir.. everything is perfect.. done well.. You can leave now..

Purab thanked him giving the money and asked Bulbul and Sarla to get in.. where Sarla got in.. and Bulbul stood still gluing at Tanu..

Bulbul..!.. Purab called her.. who was stood still glaring at Tanu.. Bulbul...!.. he again called her.. Which brought her back to his attention..

Get in.. we have to leave before the climate gets worse again.. Purab said.. She glued glaring at Tanu and entered the car.. and Sarla patted her shoulder saying huskily.. Bulbul.. stop with your unwanted inklings.. she sounded hard.. and Bulbul looked the other side at last..

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What happened Pragya..?.. you look so pale.. Are you alright..?.. Sarla's voice hit her ears slow intensely.. She is tired due to travelling.. and because of the climate change.. she caught cold very soon.. no need to worry Sarla ji... I had given her medicine.. she will be alright soon.. Vandhana put forth her voice before Abhi or Pragya could blabber anything about their on the way tribulations..

Ma.. we are hell tired.. where is he..?.. when will he come..?.. you should have called him when we were nearing the place nah ma.. I'm very hungry too.. Purab jaded his voice..

Just then a man of his mid 40's neared them saying.. I'm sorry madam.. I got little late.. I will open the locks..

It's okay Ramu.. Vandhana smiled saying so.. and then he started to unlock the huge iron gate.. that was in front of them..

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The wind howled and blew a bitter chill passing the dark dense wet trees.. it danced with the leaves and dragged them away unwillingly from the moist full ground.. which was damp and stagnant with the odour of decomposing wood..

Beady eyes hidden within the bramble scanned the area.. undeniably sensing that the time is nearing.. A unknown presence lurked in the essence of the appalling grasp, shadowing each and everyone who kept forwarding there steps..

Finally.. the seconds arrived.. the door was unlocked.. She froze.. all her breath trapped.. Obviously she was most definitely not alone.. not about everyone beside her or around her.. Someone was very near her.. though she felt it unknown.. she will slowly explore it to be much known to her..

She could feel eyes on her.. She whipped around, the tiny moistures from her lips.. Her pulse roared.. and confusion flashed through her.. She threw a glance all around herself.. and realised that her own people surrounded her.. Her breath whooshed out..

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Everyone stood amazed and surprised looking around the big stupendous bungalow.. which they were in.. The large headroom.. each and every single thing presented was glowing and shining..

Wow.. Ma.. this is stunning.. is this really our house..!?.. I mean.. I had not even seen this house in any of our family albums.. this is so graceful and artistic.. Purab piqued his voice which echoed into everyones ears..

Absolutely Aunty.. That too this chandelier.. irresistible.. it's grabbing my eyes..!.. Bulbul said pointing it under the ceiling.. as everyone started to wander their looks all the sides..

Scouting around.. Pragya's eyes fell over the candelabrum, that was imputed with the gold polish.. She traced the handle which was tempting her nerves..

Pragya.. .. Vandhana called her.. for which she didn't respond.. her eyes were only glued on to the candelabrum..

After a lot of callings, Sarla shook her, and made her attentive towards them.. What happened Pragya di.. Do you like it..!?.. asked Bulbul..

This is very beguiling.. Did you see this.. how.. how beauteous.. isn't Bulbul..!?.. Pragya incited her tone..

Vandhana quickens her steps near her and pulled her a few steps back away from it.. and  she said.. Haan nah Pragya.. there are so many.. many things very alluring around here.. we will have a look at everything later on.. Her words stumbled down along with her eyes..

While Purab stepped forward saying.. I'm loving this place alot ma.. I don't know that we are having such a gorgeous banglow here..!..

Haan Purab.. this is our own house.. you were just a small tiny baby when we left this house.. then how will you remember this place.. not at all.. Vandhana said..

Ohoo.. then surely bhai will remember.. Purab said and looked at Abhi.. who stood enthralled.. Purab shook him asking the same again.. and he replied.. I couldn't flash back perfectly.. but I remember this place a little.. I was.. .. he started but was interrupted by Vandhana.. who said.. Abhi.. Purab.. we will speak about all this later.. everyone is tired nah..

Ramu, leave all the luggage in rooms.. and make arrangements of food for everyone.. Vandana says looking at Ramu Kaka.. After which she directed everyone to the respected rooms.. and held Tanu's hand saying.. you will stay with me in my room..

Tanu stood silent without any reply.. and Vandhana said.. since you are not well.. I will take care of you.. She clutched her arms protectively..

That's so sweet of you Chachi.. I will be stress free now.. And yes.. Tanu.. you shoul take complete rest and get well soon before our wedding.. you have to be at my side nah..!.. Says Abhi.. While Tanu gave an empty sight and walked away along with Vandhana.. while Abhi stood smiling at her..

Pragya.. you too rest for sometime.. Bulbul don't disturb her.. Sarla said and the two of them gave a obedient nod.. after which Sarla left the place..

Pragya and Bulbul stepped forward.. when Pragya felt a strong stake in her leg.. she saw his fingers clutching her hand.. and she turned towards him.. as well as Bulbul..

Bulbul.. you go.. I will be there in a while Pragya said.. and Bulbul walked ahead alone.. while Purab followed her..

Pragya.. don't be scared.. forget everything which happened on the way.. relax yourself.. don't make others to get doubt on you.. Chachi was right.. Sarla Aunty will surely get hyper if she gets to know everything.. Just few more days.. once our marriage is done.. we will handle everything together..

Pragya looked at him gloomily.. and Abhi said.. I'm always with you.. even now.. it's just that.. I want this marriage to happen in peace.. I will be with you always and never let you face any hurdle.. I won't let you in any trouble..!..

Pragya held his fist with a secured smile saying.. I know Abhi.. I love you so much.. Abhi glimmered his smile.. and Pragya said.. by the way.. this place is so beautiful.. I'm loving it a lot.. you know.. Bulbul always says that she wants to get married in place like palace.. but see it's getting precise for us..!..

Hmmm.. don't you worry.. we will make them too married here itself.. but Chachi has to agree nah.. and Sarla Aunty too.. says Abhi..

But Abhi.. you haven't said about this place before.. why..?!.. She asked.. I don't know Pragya.. I said nah.. I remember little about this place.. that too after stepping in.. I mean.. I don't know.. something is very eldritch when I stand here.. I feel like I'm getting apart from myself.. some.. something is girdling me..!..

Pragya at once chuckled letting out a laugh.. and Abhi was puzzled.. Abhishek.. you have are behaving like now.. you are talking like me..!..

So what.. that means you are inside me.. I said nah.. I will always be with you.. Abhi said with a wink.. and Pragya shook her head hitting his arm.. Fine.. Lets fresh up.. I'm very tired.. She said and turned to leave..

But stopped dazzled as Abhi hugged her from back.. and kissed her cheek.. within she could face him.. he took his steps rushing away from her, making her glow with a alluring blush.. looking around.. she quickened her steps towards the room..

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Di.. I'm leaving to Purab's room.. Bulbul sounded towards Pragya who was inside the washroom.. Bulbul.. 2 minutes.. I will be back after washing my face.. Said Pragya.. but she heard no response.. Bulbul..!.. she voiced little loudly.. yet smoothly.. no reply again..

After 2 minutes..

She pulled the handle of the door.. that rattled open.. she very first peeped out her head to look for her sister.. who was not present.. her voice congested at the mid line of her throat.. which felt the line of water lining it on the outer side..

The dense silence of the room pinned her lurch solidly.. she stepped ahead looking at the room door which was closed making her more angst.. just then.. her sense dragged her eyes towards the window.. which had the cracked glass panels.. the peach paint around the glass corner was turning much crimson and dark..

The wall clock ticks.. her heart thudded louder and louder.. her pulse pounded into her ears.. her skin crawled.. the cold sweat trickled down her forehead.. chills chased up her spine.. her stomach knotted..

Gazing at the window.. with a hard difficulty, she lifted her heavy hand and neared the window.. her forefinger drew over the crackled line of the glass.. which slits the top of her finger.. she made the finger face her.. a harrowing smile lit up her lips.. her lashes brushed her eyes making her drowse over her finger which was coated with the thin red liquid.. which was turning thicker to the upcoming each fraction of seconds..!.. she brought her finger little more close towards her face.. the iron scent ran through her nostrils deep inside making her stomach rebound.. Her cheeks politely shaded with a blush chirping a vibrate smile, sighting at her own finger being wounded.. her lips started to turn rosy pink and soon accumulated with the wet moist from one end to the other..!..

The door opened with a squeal.. pulling her attention towards it.. she saw Bulbul and Purab standing near the door..

Ahhh..!.. she screeched as the wound sensed her the pain.. She stumbled seeing her finger bleeding.. her eyes wondered how did she get hurt all of a sudden..!.. she started to blow her finger in order to ease the pain.. but the blood oozed out continuously..

Bulbul and Purab looked hollowed at her.. Di.. Bulbul voiced stepping forward with a concern and held her hand.. how did you get hurt..?.. Oh my god.. it's bleeding much.. she worried her voice and slowly pulled Pragya towards the bed and made her sit over..

I don't know Bulbul.. after you left.. I came out of the washroom.. I saw you and Purab here.. when did you go out.. how did Purab come in..?!.. Pragya asked in between her whining pain..

Di.. I said nah.. that I'm going to look around this place.. I informed you that Purab is waiting for me.. after reaching Purab's room.. I noticed that, I left my mobile in room.. so we both came here to pick it up.. Bulbul tracked her sound making Pragya completely confuse..

Bulbul.. I don't know.. I was inside.. .. I didn't hear you saying that.. I came out and saw you and Purab.. You two.. .. before Pragya could speak more.. Bulbul cuts off her saying.. haan di.. I said and left the room immediately.. you would have came out late and saw us entering.. what happened to you di..?.. are you fine..?!..

Pragya shook her head softly.. and Bulbul looked at Purab saying.. Purab.. can you take out the first aid kit from that bag.. she pointed towards the bag which was on the other side of the bed.. and Purab nodded..

Once Purab handed over the kit to her.. She aided Pragya's wound and bandaged it securely.. Di.. still you didn't tell me how did you get hurt..!..

Pragya remained silent looking at her bandaged wound..!.. Bulbul looked at Purab and he gestured her not to ask her anything.. Just then they saw Ankush standing near the door.. who asked them to come down for dinner.. Bulbul nodded and he left the place..

Di.. lets have dinner.. tomorrow morning we will go out together and explore the place.. Purab will come along with us.. isn't Purab..?.. Purab smiled at her and says.. Haan Bulbul.. we will roam around.. ma said nah.. I was very small when we left this place.. so even I want to know about everything.. they saw Pragya being very quiet..

Di.. come.. Lets go down.. Bulbul said and held her hand slowly making her to get up from the bed.. No Bulbul.. you people go.. I feel tired.. gonna sleep.. Pragya said denying for dinner..

But di.. .. you are.. .. Bulbul started and Purab held her shoulder saying.. it's okay Pragya bhabi.. we will send your dinner here..

Bulbul looked at him.. who whispered saying.. may be she is feeling tired due to travelling.. leave her alone.. after which they walked out of the room.. and Pragya closed the door..

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Next day, morning ..

Tucked inside the thick pink pouf.. the warmness surrounded her tempting to sleep the deepest.. Her one hand beneath the pillow.. and other hand held the corner end of the pouf.. a line of chill breeze hit her right feet.. she didn't bother and continued to sleep.. within few seconds, same happened with her left feet.. this time a slight shiver on her face appeared..

Her sense alerted her the tickles, that started to scratch her feet.. whooshing out from her sleep.. she lifted her face with a concussion.. pulling her legs close towards her.. she sighed shrinking her eyes.. and sounded irate.. Abhishek, I know it's you..!.. what are you doing here at this morning..?..

Thank God.. atleast you know that this is morning.. but I'm sure you don't know that it's pass 10 am this morning.. Abhi said lifting his brows..

Ohoo.. I was much tired.. didn't bother about the time.. sorry.. she said gathering her hairs over her left shoulder with a yawn.. Hmm.. how are you.. feeling better..?.. Abhi asked sitting a little close opposite to her..

She sublimed her smile.. and pressed her lips saying.. Hmm.. I think so.. now feeling fresh.. and this place is so cool.. I mean.. I feel very comfortable.. it's not like something new to me at all..

Is it..!.. that's good to hear.. by the way.. how is your wound.. first tell me how did you get hurt..?.. Abhi asked..

This Bulbul can never stay quiet.. I'm fine Abhi.. I don't know how did it happen.. may be without my knowledge, I would have got it.. she replied looking at her finger.. as well Abhi who kept staring at it..

I think this wound should be treated immediately.. he said nearing her, and she  smiled at him with a blissful blush..

Oii.. I just said that I will treat the wound.. your blush is beyond limit.. Abhi said throwing a gleeful sight and smiles at her..

Her lips curved to the fullest.. she pushed him hardly twisting her lips.. and Abhi pressed his lips to suppress his laugh..!.. getting hold of the pillow she throws it at him.. and Abhi moved to a side and Pragya mouth her lips at him..

Regaining his fling sight.. he held her wrist and pulled her abruptly.. and she landed herself over him spreading her hair covering his face.. he blew it making her cheek rouge pink.. and her spine needling her heart pound bit by bit a little enthralled over him.. he lifted his head a inch to touch her forehead, and thus his eye lashes swiped her's entwining, that made her magnetize for the present second.. when simultaneously..!.

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