"Sorrow is how we learn to love.. Your heart isn't breaking.. It hurts because it's getting larger.. The larger it gets, the more love it holds..."  

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I'm sorry Bulbul.. It was all my mistake.. I failed to protect you.. I.. .. was.. Purab voiced hugging her..  While everyone looked on..

Bulbul  broke the hug saying.. No Purab.. you were helpless.. please don't blame yourself.. I'm fine and safe in front of you.. Purab again hugged her and everyone looked on.. 

Di.. where is he.. I hope he is fine..!?.. Bulbul said looking at Pragya.. and Abhi said.. Doctors are giving him treatment.. he will be fine.. you don't worry about anything and take rest.. 

How can I not worry about him jiju.. he was the one who saved me.. and because of me.. he is in this state.. he will be fine nah..?!., Bulbul asked impatiently.. when a nurse walked in and said to Abhi that doctor is calling him..

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Can you please shift him to my home doctor.. I assure you that we will take well care of him.. Abhi said..

And the doctor replied.. Sure...
Mr. Mehra.. But I will hire a nurse along with him.. so that she will take care of him.. since the medications should be given to him at correct time.. Abhi thanked the doctor and left the place.. 

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I exactly didn't see this face.. since my eyes were tied.. but yes.. while he must be having a walking stick with him.. since.. when he spoke with me.. he used that stick and patted my shoulder.. also at time he lost his balance and one of his men helped him..

He was then and there getting a call.. and informed someone about me and asked the person to come soon..  Bulbul said everything.. as Abhi, Purab and Arvind  were listening to her..

But Bulbul.. who is he.. why did he help you..?!., where did he come from suddenly.. ?!.. do you know him before..?!.. Abhi questioned..

While Bulbul replied..  No jiju..!.. he suddenly came and untied me.. he helped me to escape from the place.. we both were running towards our home.. on midway he fainted and I called di.. that's it I know..

That's very strange.., Why should he help you..?!.. and how come he reached that place.. he already seems to be very weak..  something is very strange.. Said Purab and they saw Pragya walking in saying that Inspector has come.. everyone left the place.. 

While Pragya and Bulbul looked on.. You still didn't finish your food Bulbul.. that's very bad.. Pragya said and started to feed her..

I felt very strange di.. when he was around me.. all the time he was seeing me with a guilt filled eyes.. he was trying to say me something.. Bulbul voiced with confidence..

Bulbul.. why are you stressing yourself.. relax and take some rest.. Your jiju will take care of everything.. Pragya said..

And Bulbul smiled saying.. I'm so happy that you understood him.. and especially for Arthika.. she needs her father.. I don't want her to suffer like us.. Like how we longed for our papa..

And I'm sure.. jiju will be the best father.. Pragya noded her head and Bulbul continued.. Where is masi..?!.. I didn't see her for a long time.. she didn't come to hospital too.. right..!..

Haan Bulbul.. you know about her nah.. she has gone to temple along with dadi.. You know something.. yesterday she slapped Arvind saying that he is responsible for everything.. Arvind was feeling very bad.. Pragya said.. 

While Bulbul shooked her head saying.. Masi will always over react.. But di.. really I never thought I will survive.. you know  how much I was scared.. Those people were very scary.. all the time they threatened to kill me.. and they were also speaking about you and Arthi.. 

I'm .. so.. so confused di.. who must be.. why do they need to kill us.. what we did..?!., and that man.. why did he help me.. He was all the time protecting me..

Something is hidden from our eyes di..  I.. I had seen that person before.. but.. I don't know where.. he.. he is.. .. before Bulbul could continue.. Saradha walked in and sat beside her by giving a tight hug.. 

Masi.. I'm fine.. Bulbul said.. and Saradha broke the hug saying.. You scared me.. why did you do like this..?!.. what  if anything would  have happened to you..?!..

Masi.. please.. can't you see... I'm fine.. Bulbul voiced again.. while she noded her head and said.. First tell me who was that person who saved you.. I want to see him now and thank him.. where is he..?!.. who is he..?!., 

That I too don't know masi..  he is in our house only.. but he is now  unconscious.. Bulbul said.. while Pragya continued.. I will take you to him.. and Bulbul.. finish your food soon and rest well..
Saying so Pragya and Saradha walked out and Bulbul was still in her own thoughts..

Pragya and Saradha were stepping towards the room where Sharad was.. when Pragya heard Arthika calling her.. she excused asking her to look towards the person and walked away..

While Saradha stepped into the room.. where she saw the man lying on the bed.. with oxygen mask.. and the nurse was by the time injecting him.. 

She neared him and couldn't see his face properly.. and asked the nurse to remove the oxygen masi for few minutes.. and the nurse noded doing the same..

Just then.. she saw Arvind walking in.. saying.. Ma.. dadi is calling you..!.. Haan Arvind.. two minutes.. first let me.. .. she paused as her face went pale and stunned on seeing the person in front  of her..  

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Are you sure masi.. ?!.. Abhi asked while Arvind said.. Haan Jiju.. Infact I noticed just now.. he is Pragya di's father.. he is the one.. I don't know what's happening around us.. I'm worried about Pragya and Bulbul.. what if he hurts them again..?!..

I can't let anything happen to them anymore.. Now enough is enough.. Saradha voiced  furiously.. and was about to walk out of the room.. when Arvind held her..

Calm down ma.. he is unconscious.. what can we do.. we should wait... until he is back to conscious.. Arvind convinced her..

And  Abhi said the most important thing is.. so far we were thinking that he was the one who is doing all this.. But.. now everything is unalike..

I mean.. he saved Bulbul..!.. She herself said that.. If he want to hurt Bulbul and Pragya.. then what is the need for him to save her like this..

Is he really faultless.. or playing another guileful game to come close to us.. so that his work will be easy.. !..  why is he doing all this.. that too with his own daughters.. ?!..

But jiju.. even if he is thinking like what you said.. then we can easily catch him.. let me call police now itself.. and we will make him get arrested.. said Arvind..

Arvind.. no.. didn't you hear what Bulbul said.. she said that the man who kidnapped her couldn't walk properly.. I mean to say that .. so far whatever clue we got.. everything was pointing the same..

And that is why.. I think he is not  the person exactly .. since if he is the one.. how he could have helped her being in that state..  Said Abhi..

So you are trying to say that.. there is someone helping him.. isn't it jiju..?!.. Asked Arvind and Abhi replied.. exactly.. and we will get to know about everything soon..  until then.. he will stay in our house.. 

No Abhi.. you are risking Pragya di and Bulbul's life.. how can we let him stay here even after knowing who he is.. have you gone mad..?!.. Purab voiced saying so.. and walked in..

While Abhi looked on.. and he said.. I heard everything.. And I will not let that happen.. I'm gonna inform everything to police.. that's it.. Purab said and pulled out his mobile..

Please Purab.. don't do anything now.. I know that we are taking a very big risk.. But.. try to understand.. this is the only way to save them.. What if we make him arrested.. and the person who is helping him will get alert.. he will somehow try to attack Pragya and Bulbul again..  Abhi pleaded.. 

Jiju is right..!.. we should wait until he is back to conscious.. And I'm sure he will try to contact the other person who is helping.. and also we should be alert all the time.. Arvind said..

And Abhi continued.. we should also not let Pragya or Bulbul to meet him.. I don't think they both identified him.. if like that.. any one of them would have said nah..

Whatever Abhi.. do something.. I just want my daughters to be safe.. that's all.. Saradha said and walked out as the other three looked on.. 

After two days...

The Mehra house was filled with flowers and bright lights.. guests were arriving one by one.. as dadi welcome everyone.. while some of the guests were greeting wishes to the engaged couple Bulbul and Purab.. who were enjoying their memorable day with lots of happiness..

Di.. where is Arvind bhai.. he is missing for a long time.. Bulbul asked and Pragya replied.. he was here only.. a while ago.. .. Haan.. he just got a call.. I will call him wait.. Abhi said and excused himself.. and walked upstairs..

Arvind.. you better go down.. your sisters are in search of you.. I will stay here.. until the nurse comes.. Abhi said.. and Arvind left the room.. 

I don't know what you are upto..!.. You can never do anything.. when I'm alive.. I'm there to protect her in all means.. and you are going to face your end soon.., Abhi said looking at Sharad who was in his deep sleep.. and saw someone opening the door.. Arthika ran towards him.. and clinged his legs.. 

Arthika.. why did you come into this room.. I said nah.. not to come here.. Abhi said.. and she softly sounded.. I'm sorry papa.. actually nah.. we are playing hide and seek.. I thought of hiding in this room.. so that I will not be caught..

Fine.. But with whom you are playing..?!.. Asked Abhi.. and she replied.. or who else.. Mumma only.. she is behind with the boring milk.. I said I don't want to drink.. she said.. that we will play hide and seek.. and if I get caught by her.. then I have to drink it without any restrictions.. But you caught me.. please nah.. save me from her.. she pleaded..

Okay fine.. I will.. but one condition..!!.. You should not say to mumma that I helped you to escape from her.. Deal..!?.. Abhi asked showing his palms.. And Arthi gave him a hi-fi.. Saying.. Okay.. Deal..

But papa.. Why I should not tell..!?.. It's because.. Your mumma is not that sweet like you and me.. That's why..!!.. Abhi said..

But why papa..!?.. She asked again.. and Abhi said.. Hmmm.. See.. You are my daughter.. You are sweet and cute.. Same as like how I am very sweet and cute..!..

But your mumma nah.. She is not like us.. She.. .. Before he could say.. Arthi said.. She is like her father.. Right papa...!

Abhi looked behind at the person.. Who was lying calmly over the bed.. And said.. Hmmm.. may be..
Okay fine.. Stop being as your mumma's girl and enough of your questionings.. Just stay here until I come and get you.. Okay..

Arthika gave him a soft sight.. while Abhi said.. now what..?!.. and she replied.. Papa.. shall I get your mobile.. See nah.. this uncle too is sleeping.. I will be bored nah.. If you give your mobile.. I will play some games.. and I will.not come out until you call me.. promise..!!..

Abhi smiled at her words and handed his mobile to her saying.. here .. but stay quiet and don't disturb him..!..
Okay papa.. will be a good girl..!.. Arthika said..  and sat beside him..

While Abhi walked ahead..

Papa.. Who is he.. Why is here..!?..
Her words made him to stop and look back at her..

He.. .. is.. he is your.. .. Abhi fumbled his words.. while they heard Pragya's voice.. Who was calling for Arthika.. Abhi gestured her to hide.. And walked out of the room.. By closing the door..

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Time passed soon.. As the guests started to leave.. After blessing and giving their happy wishes to Bulbul and Purab..

I'm so happy today.. I wish you both should stay happy forever.. Saradha blessed Bulbul and Purab.. While dadi said.. After five years.. this house is filled with this much joy..

Meanwhile.. Pragya comes running towards them.. as everyone were puzzled.. and she said.. Abhishek.. I couldn't find Arthika.. Almost I walked into all the rooms.. she is not found anywhere..

Abhi smiled with a sneer.. and said.. Relax Pragya.. I made her to hide in your... ... he paused and then said.. I mean in his room.. I'm sure she would have been shrouding on hearing your voice..

Pragya gave him a tight glare.. and he stepped upstairs.. while she followed him.. Abhi opened the door and called for Arthi.. where he found no response.. as Pragya too started to call her..

Abhishek.. where is she.. ?!.. Pragya asked with a slight unease.. and Abhi said.. she must be here only.. you check in washroom.. I will check in the balcony..

After looking over the respective places.. Pragya panicked as they got to know that she wasn't there in the room.. Pragya.. calm down.. she will be here.. somewhere.. hiding in any other room.. Said Abhi..

No Abhishek.. I almost searched all over the house.. she is not there.. Abhishek.. where is she..?!.. Pragya shivered her voice.. and Abhi consoled her saying.. Pragya please..!!..  will you just  stop crying.. .. Wait.. did you check in terrace..?!..

Pragya noded as no.. and Abhi at once ran out of the room.. while Pragya followed him.. looking at them arguing stepped forward followed by Bulbul and Purab...

As Abhi reached the terrace.. he found no one there.. and Pragya started to weep while Abhi hugged her saying.. relax.. let me check in lawn.. she will be surely hiding there..

Just then Arvind.. Purab and Bulbul walked towards them.. and Abhi said everything .. which panicked them too..

Oh no.. how can I forget this.. Abhi said hitting his forehead.. as everyone looked  with ardent.. ..  and he continued.. When I left her in that room.. I handed over my mobile to her.. since she asked for playing games..

And the next second Arvind pulled his mobile out.. and dialed to Abhi's number.. and he gave a whammed sight.. which made everyone stupored..!!

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Will be continued..

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