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"It's one thing to fall in love. It's another to feel someone else fall in love with you, and to feel a responsibility toward that love..."

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His puzzling sight made me pesky.. Finally, not able to hold more.. my hand pulled up clutching his ear.. and I twisted.. twisted.. kept twisting it for prolonged seconds.. till his voice filled high around.. !..

Just then.. we heard the knock over the door... I took back my hand from his ear and we looked at each other.. and once again the sound of the knock noised.. and this time along with Dadi's voice..

Abhi.. are you both fine.. why are you shouting..?!.. she asked standing out of our room looking at the closed door..

He smiled softly at me with a shook and was about to reply dadi.. but I geared up and shut his mouth with my fist... and he looked dazzed..

Shut up Abhishek.. keep quiet.. have you gone nuts..!.. I scolded him with my husky tone.. and he gestured his eyes as what..?!..

Abhishek.. did you forget where are we are standing.. look around.. idiot..!.. I again yelled at him with an irk.. and he did  as I said.. which took  two seconds for him.. pushing my fist away.. he started.. what is it Pragya..?!.. I again shut his mouth saying.. Sshhh.. softly.. dadi might hear you.. Abhishek.. look at this room..

He looked around again and said.. haan.. this is our room.. So what..?!.. Hitting my forehead.. I miffed my voice with a timid tone saying.. today is our first night..!.. I quickly shutted my eyes and bit my lips.. I could strongly feel my cheeks which were dancing upon the blush.. after which there prevailed a deep silence for few minutes..

I stayed closing my eyes until I heard him calling my name.. Pragya..!.. Yes.. It sounded very graceful from his voice.. But.. I still sighted the darkness even after opening my eyes.. flipping here and there nothing else I could sense other than that darkness.. I whispered his name slowly.. Abhishek..!..

The place around me remained voiceless.. The silent room suddenly clicked with the jerk of the noise.. which was of the matchstick that scratched with fire.. I turned to see him lit the candle.. no.. there were number of candles with him... as soon as the candles were kindled.. I blinked being blank as the lavender fragrance of the candle hit my nose.. that steered my spirit..

He placed the candles.. at few selective places.. and looked at me.. His that look was accruing his charm to the peak..

"Oh no.. I can't imagine the future seconds of this night.." I mentally thought and tried hiding my face from him.. not really.. I tried to control my agitations..

His steps forwarded towards me.. I discerned that each sweat drops at my forehead wetting my face.. equalizing his each step towards me.. and finally the minute clutched me to drench in complete ardour.. He held my little finger of my left hand and pulled it up.. his first kiss over that little finger.. that heavenly touch of his lips.. my heart had no description to explain what I exactly felt with that kiss.. may be that was my first unexpected feeling, which was most beautiful feeling according to me..!..

The soft soothing atmosphere of the room was igniting our benevolence.. I didn't come out of that feel.. until I realized myself in his arms.. where he placed me over the bed.. within a fraction of seconds I saw him next to me..

He slide his body at one side facing me.. by making sure that we are capturing each others eyes all the time.. I agree that, I couldn't help leering at him.. his face and eyes had never been that fascinating before.. I saw the tip of my nose turning pink with the warmth of his breathe.. I adamantly want to admit to him with my voice.. that he is the most handsome man of my eyes..!..

He traced my cheeks which turned thick red and soft at the same time.. he started to tickle my eyelashes to ease the closeness.. and making me to giggle a little with the small curves over my lips.. His hand moved towards my hair..

Can I get you rid of these hair pins.. I want your beauty to be fulfilled with my favorite lose hair..!.. His whispering voice ordered me to nod yes.. and he proceeded as he said.. He lifted my head with one hand and started unpinning my hair pins.. Once he finished.. he inhaled the scent of my hair.. as I know that he loves the rose fragrance on my hair.. the curvy ends of my hair lay over my shoulders.. where his fingers started to play running through them..

And his next move was clutching my ears.. he outlined it and pressed his thumb and forefinger by making my ear locked inside them.. after which I put my arms around him.. and started to ruffle his hair gently.. our faces were adjoining nearly.. our noses alongside inspired our breaths.. I planted my first kiss over his eyes.. and he returned his over my cheek.. and very lovingly he  placed it slowly on my lips..

I found him light and soft over me.. all those things.. were just like a delightful fantasy.. the never ending memories of our life.. which he made true on the night of the start of our love life.. I wish.. I wanted to stay lost with his love and make this journey winsome..

Throughout the time.. my trust over him and our relationship inside me got much stronger.. Indeed.. I caught the same trust from his eyes.. I'm blessed to have his presence beside me and the fragrance of his love through his care.. his sight is making that he is caring me and will take care of me with each and every step ahead of me.. I felt secured with his love and the confidence inside me indicated that he will be there for me always, whether our way is filled with petals .. or even with thorns..!..

End of Pragya's POV..
(ie. The past)..

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The sun gazed inside the room.. through the window.. as he sided the sizzler.. and then settled over the bed next to her.. who was inside her deep sleep.. he made her face free from the blanket.. and her closed eyes were meant artistic to him.. he arced his neck and placed his face much close to her's and blew over her eyes.. where she sniggered in her sleep..

Pecking her cheek softly.. he threw his hand inside the blanket and caught hold of her hand.. pulling it out he felt her tender fingers being warm.. he locked his fingers in between her's and kept ogling at her.. as he went obliviated at her alluring face and in remembrance of his last night gracefulness with her..

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In Aaliya's room..

Aaliya stood in front of the mirror combing her hair.. when she felt her legs being rounded by  two tiny little hands.. 

Arthika.. good morning baby..!. Aaliya said and kneeled in front of her.. Good morning Aaliya bua..!.. Arthika replied placing a kiss over her cheek.. Hmm..what is it.. had your breakfast.?!.. Aaliya asked, for which she nodded.. and said.. Haan.. just now.. I came here to say that dadi is calling you.. Aaliya smiled saying.. Okay.. I will go and meet her.. After that I will take you to Kids world as I promised you yesterday.. go and get ready soon..

But Bua.. Mumma..?!.. Arthika's tone faded slowly.. Don't worry I will talk with your Mumma.. you just go and get ready soon.. Thank you bua.. Arthika said and jumped out of the room.. while Aaliya smiled looking at her leaving..

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A while later..

Dadi.. I already spoke with her.. she will not do any such thing.. believe me.. Aaliya pleaded looking at dadi who stood angrily in front of her..

Listen Aaliya.. Riya is your friend.. make her understand that she is wrong.. Abhi is married.. he has a daughter.. how could she even think like that..!.. Dadi frowned at her..

Relax dadi.. I already discussed about this with bhai.. and he said that he himself will speak with Riya.. Said Aaliya.. But Aaliya.. I'm actually more angry on you.. how could you even give such hopes to Riya.. as you very well know that how much your bhai loves your bhabi.. Dadi miffed her voice..

I know dadi.. and I feel very guilty and ashamed of myself for what I did.. But trust me.. I will never keep such thoughts inside me.. I was wrong.. and I accept that.. please.. I'm sorry.. Aaliya said with her low tone..

Dadi hugged her at once saying.. I said nah.. once you get to know about Pragya, you will like her a lot.. Aaliya nodded and dadi smiled at her.. when they heard her mobile ringing.. Aaliya saw the caller ID flashing Riya's name.. and ended the call immediately before dadi could see it..

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In Abhi's room..

Mumma, please nah.. Aaliya bua promised me..!.. Aaliya stood out of the door hearing Arthika's sad voice..

I said no.. you can play at home.. you have so any toys here.. why do you want to go out then..!. Pragya sounded hardly, when she saw Aaliya walking in..

Aaliya please.. now you too don't start.. I'm not gonna permit her for this.. and of course you too.. You heard what your bhai said nah.. No one should step out of this house lamely, that too without any protection.. So no.. drop your plan.. Said Pragya with a warm..

But Pragya bhabi.. I promise.. we will go safely.. and return home soon.. I promised her yesterday night.. Aaliya pleased her words..

I said already.. no means no.. and your Bhai too is not at home.. how can I send you both alone.. no Aaliya..!.. Pragya voiced strictly.. while Aaliya looked at Arthika helplessly..

Just then.. Arthika shouted loudly.. Mama..!.. while Pragya and Aaliya looked back towards the door, where Arvind  stood looking at the three.. Aaliya looked at Arthika.. while she winked her eyes at her.. as they both smiled at each other..

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With Arvind..

"Haan di.. we are safe.. we are in restaurant.. don't worry.. we will be back to home soon.." Arvind said and ended the call..

I think this is 10th time, bhabi is calling us.. Said Aaliya.. Of course.. she is worried alot.. especially about Arthika.. Arvind said.. just then the waiter placed the ice cream cups over the table.. and they started enjoying it with laughter talks..

And in meanwhile Aaliya got a call.. and this time it was again from Riya..!.. excusing from them.. she stood walking aside with her mobile and attended the call..

"Yes Riya.. what do you want..?!.. "

Riya felt Aaliya's rudeness and replied.. "Actually Aaliya.. I'm sorry for today's morning.. I shouldn't have been harsh with you.."

" That's fine.. anything else you want to say..?".. Aaliya asked ignoring her much..

" I just wanna meet you now.. tell me where are you.. I will come there..".. Riya said..

"No.. for now I'm little busy.. I will call you once I get free.. not now..".. Aaliya said keeping an eye on Arvind and Arthika..

"No issues Aaliya.. I think, you won't mind me to meet you at your busy time..".. Riya said with a strong smirking tone..

While Aaliya felt someone standing close behind her..  flipping along with the mobile at her ear.. she was dazed and shocked to see Riya standing in front of her..

So.. you are busy here talking with me.. right..!?.. Riya asked sternly.. and Aaliya gulped her throat avoiding her sight.. I'm asking you Aaliya.. your are my friend nah...?!.. do I have even that right, to name you as my friend.. ?!..

Come on Riya.. stop over reacting..!.. Aaliya said casually..  and Riya said.. Is it..?!.. ask yourself.. who is reacting as what.. may I know the reason for your ignorance..?..

What are you blabbering.. when Did I avoid you..?!.. Aaliya asked..

So you forgot that too.. fine.. let me remember you.. what did you say today morning, when I called you and asked for meeting you.. You said that you cannot come out of your home, since Abhi has strictly said that no one should go out of the house lamely without his knowledge.. yes.. I remember you yelling at me that.. I'm pestering you.. isn't..?!..

Then .. how come it is possible.. that you are out of the house.. along with your new partner..?!.. Riya asked glancing at Arvind who was busy with Arthika.. and continued.. oh yes.. I forgot mentioning your brother's daughter..!.. she mocked her voice..

Riya.. what is your problem..?!.. I can understand your feelings.. But you are matured.. you know that bhai is married.. and his daughter is in front of your eyes.. Infact.. I'm really sorry that, because of me you are in this situation.. I know.. this isn't very easy.. but you have to.. have to forget bhai.. go with the reality Riya.. move on.. you are my friend.. and I really wish for your good life.. I hope you understand.. Aaliya sounded despondently with an apology..

You want me to understand..?.. really Aaliya.. tell me onething.. you too hate that Pragya right.. then what happened suddenly, that you are saying sorry to me and asking me to move on..?.. Riya questioned..

Aaliya let out a deep sigh and looked around.. while Riya continued.. tell me Aaliya.. I'm waiting for your answers..!..

Riya please.. why are you taking this much heavily.. you can move on if you give yourself chance.. as I said already.. this is not just your end.. you have a beautiful life ahead.. and you are mature enough to understand all this.. Said Aaliya..

No.. I'm not going to.. I can't move on just like this..!.. not me.. but you are immature.. your thoughts.. your motive.. your apology.. everything is immature.. you are not my friend Aaliya, who stood beside and supported me.. you were the one, who grew that love inside me.. how did you forget all that.. or.. did.. did I do any mistake, that made you to change your decision.. or.. you are feeling worried about Arthika..?.. Asked Riya..

Arthika..!.. Please don't bring her inside this issue.. Aaliya said with a strong glare.. As Riya too glared at her..

Just then.. Aaliya saw Arvind walking towards her with a gesture.. and she urged her voice at Riya saying.. Okay fine.. I will call you later.. and we will talk  about this.. for now.. I have to leave.. Aaliya walked ahead and Riya held her arm firmly.. while Arvind said standing behind her..
Is everything alright Aaliya.. you both seem to be very tensed..!.. he asked..

Riya with her scowling tone says.. Haan.. we are tensed.. and your sister.. your sister Pragya is the reason for everything.. she is making my life a living hell..!.. I swear, I won't leave her to snatch Abhi from me..!.. As soon as Aaliya slapped her hard.. and clutched her arm saying.. Stop it Riya.. not a word more..!..

She pushed Aaliya at once and wiped off her tears that lined at her eyes.. she looked at Arvind who was gasping in shock and then sighted Aaliya, who was still raging at her..

You slapped me Aaliya.. in front of this Arvind..!.. why..?!.. Riya asked in verge of tears.. Because you have completely gone mad.. just think before you spit your words Riya.. I'm still explaning you everything calmly.. because I still mind you as my friend.. but that doesn't mean you can insult my family.. Aaliya said sternly.. as Arvind looked on..

So, that Pragya is your family now..!.. and I'm just your friend.. Riya stropped sounding at Aaliya.. and Aaliya pressed her lips and stood voiceless, avoiding to reply her..

Fine.. I think you are not the right person for me to ask this question.. I know how to secure my love.. and now I will do what I have to do long before.. never mind.. I still have my love, and I will get what I want by hook or crook..!.. Riya said with a fury and left the place.. while Aaliya kept calling her name continuously..

Aaliya.. what is happening here..?.. what was she talking about..?!.. Arvind asked.. and Aaliya said.. I will explain you everything.. but not now.. we have to stop Riya.. she lifted Arthika.. after which they left the place..

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At Abhi's house..

Abhishek.. until when we will keep him here.. It's not safe for us and for him too.. lets make some other arrangement for his stay.. but not here.. Abhi heard Pragya's fretting voice..

Why do you think like that..?.. it's not safe for him to shift from this place.. I mean.. we have tight security around our house.. and we all are here.. You know that he isn't well.. it's just a matter of few days Pragya.. once he is fine.. we will.. before Abhi could complete.. Bulbul interrupted in between saying.. No jiju.. I think di is right.. we can't risk our lives even after knowing the threat around us..

Yes, I'm very thankful to him for saving me.. but at the same.. we have think about our family.. just a day before we faced one.. Arthika.. it was our good time that we saved her at right time.. don't you think all this is happening because of him..?..

Hearing to the sisters, Abhi stood speechless.. "Pragya and Bulbul are this much indurate.. how will I tell them that.. he non other than their own father.. will they two believe me..?.. or will they accept the truth..".. Abhi was inkling his fear..

No way Bulbul.. Abhi is right.. we can't shift him from here.. Purab walked in saying so.. But why Purab.. what is the need to keep him here..?.. we will keep him safe at some other place.. but not here.. I don't want to risk my family for a stranger.. haan.. we are very thankful to him for saving Bulbul.. and that's why I'm saying.. let us keep him safe and giving him the needed treatement.. but not here anymore..!.. Pragya voiced coarsely..

But Pragya.. he is.. Abhi started and Pragya cuts off him saying.. No more arguments Abhi.. I have already decided.. I will not allow you to take this risk anymore.. even after knowing that, he is endangering all our lives.. I can't afford to lose a single member of my family, just because of a stranger..

Just stop it Pragya.. he is not a stranger.. he is..!..

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