Bold Italic - Pragya
Italic - Abhi

Pragya was at her room thinking of what had happened for a week now. It's been a week since Abhi accused her of cheating him.

Things have changed as he never contacts her and never helped her in handling the media people who had bothered her. It was King who came to her rescue.

He helped her in making sure the media people doesn't affect her and her family. She is still staying in his house and wonders how did she ends up in this situation.

She completely understand now how worse it feels when media people bother her. She now knows how Abhi is feeling everytime he had to go through this phase. It will be affecting not only personally but professionally as well.

King came to her room and said, "We can't act for too long. How long can we tell your parents that the news is fake and Abhi is not in town?"

I don't know what to do King. I tried contacting Abhi and Aaliya but it is futile.

King "Aaliya.... I tried calling her too. She did talk to me but said she can't speak about her Bhai. So...."

I know he would have ordered her not to talk to her. And she is just following his orders.

King, "And strangely, she have a new bodyguard."

Why?

King, "I don't know.... Perhaps, Abhi feel the old one was not good but this new one is overworking. That's what I feel."

Why do you think so?

King sheepishly admits, "I followed her and I wasn't able to get her alone as that guy was always with her."

Pragya smiles and says, If this is the case, then how can I reach out to him? I did went to his house but I was not allowed in by the security guard.

King, "You went? And you didn't told me!"

Now I am telling na... What can I do King? I am desperate to tell him that I didn't do it.

King, "But you know he won't believe you without proofs."

What can I do? I really want him to know I won't hurt him this way. Actually I can't even hurt him.

King, "I have a plan. It's risky but we can try."

What is it?

King, "I will ask Aaliya for a date with me with Abhi's permission. I am sure the new bodyguard will be with her. And I will do something that he gets injured and will attend to him. In that time, you and Aaliya will have to meet secretly."

But hurting an innocent person for our benefit is not right!

King," Hey it's not like I am going to kill him. Trust me Pragya, this is a good idea."

Pragya reluctantly agrees as she also feels this is the only way to know about Abhi's condition.

The next day, King asked Pragya to reach the restaurant earlier than him in disguise by wearing her duppata around her face and wait for his signal when he had done his plan.

Pragya was waiting for his signal and saw Tanu coming to the same restaurant with some guy.

They were very cozy with each other.

If she is so close with this guy then how can she have feelings for Abhi?

She thinks and then realizes her phone was vibrating.

It was King's call. King "Hello doctor! I have accidentally punched a guy's face. It's bleeding and he seems to be a bit unconscious too. I will be there soon just make sure everything is ready to attend to him."

Okay I got you. So Aaliya is coming in or I have to come outside?

King," Outside....I am outside doctor."

Okok I am coming outside.

King drives off from there with the bodyguard in his car while Aaliya stays there in her car and waits for Pragya.

Pragya identifies her car and goes inside.

Aaliya "Finally!"

How are you? How is he?

Aaliya, "To tell the truth, it's not good. Bhai is overworking. He is immersed in work so much that he doesn't seem to see the difference between day and night."

That means he is trying to divert himself through his music.

Aaliya, "Yes Pragya. But it's scary, the way he works is not good for his health."

I know Aaliya but we really have to find out who spread that news. If not he won't stop and continue to work more than he can.

Aaliya "My police friend had enquired the staff responsible for publishing the news. He said the staff told that they got the news and it's proof through mail from an anonymous person. They verified the news by checking the hospital and after that only they released the news."

But they should ask Abhi's permission to release the news right? It's not right to do like this.

Aaliya," This is how media works. They won't ask for confirmation from the person directly involved but they will check whether it is true or not and whether the news is hot or not."

Aaliya, so is there no other way for us to find who did this?

Aaliya, "Right now, no. But Bhai is even more strange."

What are you saying?

Aaliya "Bhai is so alert nowadays. He even tapped my phone. That's why I wasn't picking up your calls. And the worse is the new bodyguard that I have who follows me everywhere. I can't stand his presence. Even King doesn't like him. I was happy when King punched him today and I could come to meet you."

But why is he doing like this? I can understand he doesn't want you to talk to me. But... Tapping your phone and having a new bodyguard for you.... All this is too much.

Aaliya, "Yes I also find it unbelievable that Bhai is trying to intrude into my privacy."

Does it mean Abhi is in some trouble and he doesn't want you to get involve in it?

Aaliya, "Or maybe he doesn't want us to get into trouble and that's why he doesn't want us to talk to each other."

Does it mean he still care for me?

Aaliya smiles and says, "Why not? Because he still loves you right?"

Pragya gets emotional while Aaliya receives phone call from Abhi.

They both look shocked and gets nervous whether he knows they are meeting each other now.

Pragya asks her to attend the call if not Abhi will get suspicious.

Aaliya," Haan Bhai. What's the matter?"

Where are you? And why Akash is not picking up the call?

Aaliya "I am with King and Akash could be at restroom."

You're with King right? Then pass the phone to him. I want to talk to him.

Aaliya shrieked, "You want to talk to him? Now?"

Pragya hearing it panicked and signalled something.

Aaliya tries to understand her signal but she couldn't. Pragya types in her phone something and shows it to her.

Aaliya, why are you taking so long to pass the phone to him?

Aaliya," Bhai.... He is saying his mouth pains a little.... He will talk to you later."

Mouth pain? Then how did he came out today with you? He should be resting at home right?

Aaliya "No Bhai.... He just had this mouth pain."

Just? How's that possible?

Then he understands what she means and Aaliya, "Can I talk to you later? Sorry Bhai!"

I should be saying sorry. Anyways, it's awkward to say this but make sure you don't cross your limit before marriage.

Aaliya replies she won't and ends the call with a sigh of relief.

Aaliya, "It's so embarrassing to talk like this."

What else we can do? I am sorry Aaliya but I really can't think of any other idea.

Aaliya, "I didn't expect in my whole life that I will indirectly tell my brother that I kissed someone and making the person to have mouth pain!"

Pragya closes her eyes and shook her head in embarrassment as well.

I am really sorry Aaliya.

Aaliya, "That's okay. Now let's think how to know why Bhai is doing all this."

The only way to know is from Tanu.

Aaliya, "Tanu? You suspect she would have done this?"

No! Actually I saw her earlier today. She didn't recognise me. She was with some guy and they seem to be like in love with each other.

Aaliya, "That means she wouldn't have done this right? Then why still you're suspecting her?"

There's a reason as we can use her to find the truth of why Abhi is behaving like this and what trouble is in now.

Aaliya, "I don't understand Pragya. What are you saying?"

Pragya then explains what she have in her mind.

Aaliya after listening to it said, "That's great! But how do we contact each other when Bhai is tapping my phone?"

You can have another phone right?

Aaliya, "Oh ya! Sorry I just got excited with your idea that I am reacting a bit stupid now."

No Aaliya don't say like that. Nobody is stupid than me. I was the one who is stupid from the beginning.

Aaliya, "I don't know what you mean by your words. But I can say Bhai is very lucky to have you in his life. You're not only understanding but you're smart enough to figure out things and make others understand as well."

Pragya in response smile lightly and said, Call me when you get another phone and take care of Dadi and him. I know Dadi is worried as well. Just make sure she have her tablets on time and doesn't skip her meals.

Aaliya," Sure I will...." she assures Pragya.

Pragya then leaves from there.

Meanwhile, Abhi is seen looking at the mirror in his room.

What are you looking at? Don't you know she is smart? What if she finds out the truth when you're looking at yourself like this.

No! I can't let that happen. I don't want her to know anything now. I had doubts Aaliya could be meeting Pragya but it is cleared as from the way she speak it seems he is with her and Pragya is not there. But still.... Well, I have to do something else too. What can I do?

He thinks what else he can do.

Sneek peek to next part,

Aaliya, "Your idea won't work out now!"

Wait! So it means he knows that we met each other?

Aaliya, "I don't know but Bhai had made all the arrangements. He want King's family and my family to leave for a trip. King is mad at me for doing this as he wasn't expecting Abhi to talk to his family all of a sudden."

When are you supposed to leave?

Aaliya, "Can you believe if I said it's tomorrow morning?"

So fast.... Okay then you leave. We will think about the rest later. Since Abhi is also going with you then we don't have to worry for now.

Aaliya, "But if we delay then we might not know the truth at all."

If he wants that then who am I to stop him?

Aaliya, "Are you telling this? I thought you want to prove yourself that you didn't do it."

Haan but if he is not giving me a chance to prove myself then what's the point in even me trying to prove myself.

She saying that ends the call abruptly leaving Aaliya worried for Pragya.

Did Pragya lose hope of proving herself to Abhi? What will happen next?

Thank you for reading! There is a teaasr published as well. Thank you again for the anticipation for this story.