Bold Italic - Pragya
Italic - Abhi

Abhi was getting more worried for Pragya as she wasn't giving them any signal to reach her.

Just then Pragya reaches with Suresh.

Abhi rans towards her and hugs her.

Why did you go without informing me? I was so scared you know!

He said in tears while Pragya wiped his tears and said, I am sorry.... I...

He then sees Suresh and was mad at him for causing all the trouble.

He was about to beat him when Pragya asked him to stop.

She then explains Suresh now had changed. By then Akash also comees there.

Pragya tells both Abhi and Akash that Suresh had realized his mistake now.

But still....

Abhi... Yes he troubled all of us but now he is back to us as my friend!

Akash, "I can arrest him for stalking you Pragya."

No Akash ji! Please don't do like that. He is my friend. Suresh is actually a nice person. It's just that situations made him to think wrong.

Suresh also apologises for what he had done.

Pragya then tells, Abhi.. And your Ma.... She is at your house already.

At my house?

Yes! She said she wants to meet you at your house so Suresh and I left her there before coming here. That's why we were late.

Okay....Thank you Pragya for....

Pragya interrupted and said, You have to go to your house to see her now. She is waiting for you.

Yes I will be going. You are also joining me right?

No Abhi.... I am going back to my house. I want to see my parents....

Alright! I will drop you first before going to my house.

No need Abhi... Akash ji is here na... He will drop me. Will you do this favour Akash ji?

Akash, "Sure! Abhi, I think she is right now it is important for you to go to your house first."

Fine! I will go now when both of you insist.

He then looks at Suresh and said, Suresh.... Why don't you go with Pragya as well?

Suresh looks back in surprise and asked," Me?"

Yes.... You know her parents well too.

I was also thinking to bring Suresh along with me.

Akash, "That means Pragya you inform your parents that we will be there."

Yes I will inform and Abhi you better leave now.

Acha baba! I am leaving! And call me later!

Okay....

He then smiles at her before leaving but she didn't smile in response.

Now it has been few days since Abhi had reunite with his Ma. He was initially apprehensive of how to talk to his Ma after so many years. But it was easier to talk to her when he got to know that she had been keeping track of his life through news and media.

She was happy for his growth over the years. Abhi also shared his feelings about Pragya and how he can't live without her. His Ma realized her understanding about Pragya was wrong and apologised to Abhi for ill-treating her when the first time they had met.

Amidst all these, what Abhi didn't understand and never asked his Ma was why she never reached out to him when she could have. He remembered Pragya saying his Ma was blaming herself for his father's death. But he didn't know how was that possible and as far as he remembered was the mess she had made in her life before the fatal accident that happened many years ago.

Abhi felt he will ask his Ma later about all the doubts he have. Now that she was with him, he have the time to ask her.

In these past few days, he have been with his Ma, he felt Pragya was avoiding him! Yes she was avoiding his calls and text messages! Not a single reply from her.

He thought of calling Mohan but he was already worried previously about Pragya. He didn't want him to feel worried again!

No choice! I have to kidnap her!

He thought as he drive from his house to hers.

Unknown number?

She thought by attending the call.

"Mam, there is a blue car outside your house."

Okay but who are you and why are you telling me that?

"Mam, the car actually belongs to King sir. He wants you to visit him immediately. He is busy and couldn't call to inform you this."

Oh... Okay... But... I...

"Mam, sir said it's a casual meeting only."

Okay then. I am coming.

She goes out of her house and sits inside.

Bhaiyya... Where does King wants me to meet at?

She asked without realising who was in the driver's seat.

No Bhaiyya! I CAN'T BE YOUR BHAI!

You?

YES!

I am not coming!

Why?

No way!

She says and tries to open the door but it was not opening as it was auto-locked by Abhi.

Bad luck I guess!

He said and starts to drive while Pragya crosses her arms and look angry.

Cute! You look cute when you're angry. But it would have been better if you had sit beside me. I would have kissed your angry cheeks.

I am having a headache so please stop talking.

Okok! I won't disturb until we reach the place. Once we reach there, there is a lot of talking to be done! You also know why there is a lot of talking needs to be done.

She never says anything and he shooks his head seeing her from the rear mirror.

They reached his guest house and she follows him inside.

He asks her to come to one of the room. She denied but he insisted saying, he have something to show her. So she also went with him to the room.

Pragya.... This is actually the room that we can use in future. I am thinking of making it to your taste. What do you think?

Abhi! I know you never bring me here to talk about this. Ask me what you want to ask.

This is also part of what I want to ask. Tell me na.... Do you think the room will be better if I make it to your taste?

No!

Why no?

Because I won't be living with you! Then why should you even make this room to my taste!

What are you saying?

I am saying I want to leave you! That's why I am avoiding your calls and messages.

Abhi gets angry hearing her words and says, Then Leave! Just leave!

She left without saying anything and that infuriated him more.

He runs behind her and blocked her way.

If I say leave means you will leave?

There is only one meaning to the word leave. So I left!

Smart! I asked you to leave from the room not my heart!

Abhi... You can never leave from my heart and I can never live with you too.

What rubbish are you talking? Who had brainwashed you? Is it that Sick Suresh?

Abhi! Please! He is not sick. He is absolutely fine now and he is my friend. Don't bring him in between us!

Oh...so now you are talking in favour of him when last few weeks he was bothering you!

So what? Even you had bothered me!

That's different! Suresh and me are completely different! Don't compare me with him!

Then please stop talking bad about Suresh.

I wasn't talking bad about him. I was only asking who brainwashed you? And why the hell are you stubborn in not living with me when you love me!

I told you umpteenth times that I don't want to create troubles in your family. If time and destiny allows then we can think about a life together.....

Time and destiny? You sound as if it will take very long for us to begin a life together!

Haan Abhi! I can see it but you can't!

Now why do you feel like that Mrs Pragya Mehra?

It's Ms. Pragya! And I feel like that because I know you have more complications coming up soon.

Abhi looks back confused while she sighed how he is unable to understand it!

What are you trying to say now?

Abhi.... It will be difficult for both of us so.....

Is it because of Ma? But I have explained to her clearly of what happened between us and she also understands everything. She is ready to accept you!

It's not about her....

Then? Then what? Sheetal? Oh I have talked to her too. She is getting a job soon. That's not an issue and I also had told her she will get a better life partner than me!

No Abhi.... I know you would have spoken to them by now but....

Then what? What is making you to leave me now!

You!

Me? Now what did I do that make you feel this way? Ok whatever it is I am sorry! But please change your decision Pragya!

Abhi.... Be practical! I really can't live with you.

But why? Without knowing the reason how can I let you leave!

I said already. You are the reason.

Pragya, don't test my patience. I am the reason for you to leave but why?

Because I can't trust you!

What the hell! You can't trust me! What nonsense are you telling?

Abhi.... You see I have a family and you also have a family. We have to look after them. We have to gain their trust. You and I have to....

Can you just come to the point?

I can't trust you for marriage. I mean I don't know how you will manage a family.

Huh? What are you telling? Didn't you know that I care for Dadi and Aaliya? Now my Ma is also with me and I will also care for her. How else you want me to show that I can manage a family!

It's not about all this. Abhi... You're taking everything in the wrong sense!

Because you are talking nonsense! I really can't find any sense in your words now!

She sighed and was about to move away from him when he hold her forcefully.

You're not going anywhere!

Abhi! I am not your wife for you to force me!

I can make you my wife now itself!

He said firmly making her nervous at his intense gaze towards her.

You won't do anything like that...

Why not? Why not Pragya when both of us are alone here!

Pragya at that moment realized they were at his guest house and not house.

Abhi pushed her down to the sofa nearby.

He took off his t-shirt in front of her and she gasped in response.

What are you doing? Wear your t-shirt!

I can't help it Pragya! I don't know any other way.

I said stop it!

She said by standing up while he blocked her way once again.

If you want me to stop then you stop by giving nonsensical excuses of leaving me.

It's not nonsensical!

Abhi unbuckles his belt now which makes Pragya shocked.

Pragya dear.... Are you trying to push me further?

Okay stop it now! I don't want to see you naked!

Abhi laughed at her while she frowned at how can he do like this.

So.... How now?

I agree to marry you but I will leave you for sure.

Oh really?

He asked seductively to which she looked away.

Haan.... I want a contract marriage with you.

What?

Yes you heard me right. I will marry you and it will be for 6 months.

Is it you Pragya? Are you the same person who said that marriage is something very special and it is lifetime commitment!

You don't believe in marriage so you don't have to worry about my beliefs!

But I love you and your beliefs!

Pragya remains silent and Abhi asks tenderly, What is bothering you? There is something else for sure.

She looks at him and then closes her eyes.

Wear your t-shirt!

Uffo! You're still affected by it! I thought you were okay with it.

He said and starts to wear his t-shirt.

Pragya opens her eyes and she tells, Look Abhi.... We love each other but that only is not sufficient for us to live together and that is what I am trying to say.

Acha....I thought you said once Love is enough for us to live everything in life!

Why does he have to remember everything I said!

She muttered to herself and he replied, I have a good memory!

She widened her eyes unable to believe he heard her now.

I didn't hear anything but I understand you. So....

I appreciate you understanding me but this time you don't understand me completely. That's not your fault as well but please agree to my condition of contract marriage.

Do you even understand what you are asking for? What if our families get to know about this! They will be not happy with our decision Pragya.

About my family, I can make them understand the rationale behind this contract marriage and about your family you have to do your part.

Abhi ruffled his hair in distress and finally said, Fine! As you wish we will have a contract marriage. I don't know which stupid hindi drama you have watched that make you opt for contract marriage now.

I don't watch them!

Me too! But your Ma watches right? She would have discussed some plot of contract marriage like my Dadi does to me. If I am not wrong you got this stupid idea from that way!

Pragya looks away and never says anything.

Silent? Pragya... All I can say is the more you try to go away from you the more I will come closer to you physically and emotionally....

He said by stepping closer to her while she steps backwards.

He quickly holds her by waist.

You also know about it but I really don't know what happened that makes you behave like this now.

I still love you but I can't live with you....

Enough! I don't want to hear this again!

He said by leaving her and she tries to hide her tears by turning away.

Sneek peek to the next part,

She will never listen to the way both of you try to tell her. I have my own way to handle her. Where is she?

Aaliya, "In that room..."

He was about to leave when King said, "Be gentle Abhi.... Don't..."

King! That's my weakness! I am always gentle with her and she is using it for her advantage!

King, "Take it easy! She is..."

You don't support your friend now King! You know what, she is going to face it from me today!

He said and left towards the room she was in. King and Aaliya didn't stop him as they knew it was time to talk and clear their misunderstanding.

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