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After Two Days

At Night

Pragya was sitting on the lawn of the house.

Sarla: Didn't you sleep Pragya?

Pragya turned to her mother, hearing her voice.

Pragya: I didn't feel sleepy ma.

Sarla sat beside and held Pragya's hand.

Sarla: What's bothering you?

Pragya: How do you know that something is bothering me?

Sarla: I'm your mother, Pragya. No one knows you as well as I know you.

Sarla said, while she was caressing Pragya's head.

Sarla: Are you not happy with the job?

Pragya: No ma. I mean, I get paid well and I'm able to handle our house expenses and Papa's medical bills. It's pretty good.

Sarla looked at her sadly.

Sarla: Pragya, you don't need to go to a job you don't like for your family. Don't take this burden on yourself dear.

Pragya: It's not a burden ma. It's my family and I would do anything for you guys.

Sarla: Yes, but if you are not happy with the job, then find a job which suits you.

Pragya: Actually, I'm not upset about the job.

Sarla: Then what is bothering you?

Pragya hesitated to tell her.

Sarla: Are you in love with someone?

Pragya was taken aback, hearing Sarla's question.

Sarla: Don't hesitate. I would be the happiest person if I get to know that you love someone. You know I was thinking about finding a groom for you. But that won't be necessary. We would be more than happy to get you married if that is what you are worried about.

Pragya sighs tiredly.

Pragya: That's not the matter. I mean, like it's kind of a situation where I have to make a decision which might affect a person's life. And it's a tough choice. I don't know what to do.

Pragya said nervously.

Sarla: I don't understand what you are talking about. Tell me in detail.

Pragya: I can't.

Pragya said upset.

Sarla: Okay fine. All I can say is choose what your heart says. But don't make a decision which you might regret.

Pragya: How would I know that?

Sarla: You will know.

Sarla placed a kiss on Pragya's head and went from there.

Pragya: Why are people so keen on confusing me?

Pragya thought in her mind.

At Night

Pragya was lying on her bed awake. She didn't go to work for the past two days. Abhi has called her a hundred times, but she didn't pick any of his calls. She didn't know from where she got the guts to ignore her boss's call. What is she gonna tell me when she meets him? That she doesn't know what to say? No, she can't because he left her with no other choice.

While thinking about all this, she heard a knock sound. She opened her door and found no one outside.

Pragya turned to her window and was shocked, seeing Abhi hanging on the window. Pragya rushed towards the window and helped him get inside.

Pragya: What the hell are you doing here?

Abhi: You are not coming to the office.

Pragya: So?

Abhi: I came here to make sure that you come to the office. Did you forget about our contract? You can't leave this office.

Pragya: I'm on leave.

Abhi: Well I decline your leave.

Pragya groans angrily.

Pragya: You are unbelievable. Do you do this to all of your employees?

Abhi: No, only with you as you are my fiancee.

Pragya scoffs.

Pragya: I didn't accept your proposal.

Abhi: And I told you, I would never take no as an answer. So you left with no other choice but to say yes.

Pragya glares at him losing her temper.

Abhi: Unless you want me to lose my project which is very important for me. I might even close my company soon.

Abhi said with a puppy face.

Pragya: Don't give me that look.

Pragya closes her eyes and takes a long breath. Abhi goes and lies on her bed.

Abhi: It feels so good.

Pragya: Excuse me, get off my bed.

Abhi: I'm your boss, don't forget that.

Pragya: Which is why I'm just talking with you. Or I would have screamed and called the cops by now.

Pragya said with a smirk, earning a glare from Abhi.

Abhi: Fine, get me my answer tomorrow.

Pragya: About that. There are some conditions and a few things we need to discuss.

Abhi: So you are okay with the marriage?

Abhi asked, grinning.

Pragya: Not yet. Don't get so happy. After we discuss everything, we can finalize what to do.

Abhi: Whatever.

Abhi said, rolling his eyes and going to the window.

Abhi: But you are going to pay for making me climb your window, Ms. Arora and soon to be Mrs. Mehra. Get ready.

Abhi said with a wink, before going, making Pragya startled.

Pragya: God, what I'm gonna do.

Pragya thought, whining.

Next Morning

Pragya was glaring at Abhi, who was grinning ear to ear.

Pragya: What got into you?

Abhi: Is it a crime to smile? I'm going to get married, obviously, I would be happy.

Pragya rolls her eyes.

Abhi: So, Pragya. What are your conditions?

Pragya: Number one, I will work even after marriage.

Abhi: Okay, but it has to be my secretary until the contract time gets over.

Pragya: Okay, I accept that. Number two, I don't want your mother to get involved with any of my affairs. I don't even want to be near her. She should never degrade me or my family. Especially my family.

Abhi: You have my word.

Abhi said sincerely. Pragya leaves a breath.

Pragya: Number 3, Important one. Whenever, whomever between us wants to end this relationship. We can. No arguments.

Abhi's face became stern, hearing it. Pragya could feel him tightening his teeths.

Abhi: Done. I will get the contract ready and will send you.

Abhi got up, wearing his coolers.

Pragya: Don't...

Pragya hesitated.

Pragya: Don't you have any conditions?

Abhi: There is nothing I wanna say. Let us keep it as professional as possible. I will meet your parents about our marriage.

Pragya: I don't want them to know about our contract.

Abhi: Don't worry, they won't.

Abhi said coldly and went from there, leaving Pragya. He turned and looked at her one last time, before getting inside his car.

To be Continued

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