Pragya waits for him at the living room and was thinking of telling him that she feels Aaliya and Dadi could have left house for different reasons.

She didn't realize when he came and he was standing behind her when she was murmuring something to herself.

He loudly said, Informed!

Huh?

She replied looking confused and was quite startled by his loud voice.

Informed. No worries!

Could you tell it in a sentence as I am not understanding your words.

He grinned lightly and walked away from her. He stood by not facing her.

I informed your parents that you're here and no need to worry about you. I said she will be back in a while. I also told them about my problem.

I totally forgot! I rushed here with Purab but totally didn't remember to tell my parents that I am here.

You would have forgotten and I knew that. That's why I did like that.

Abhi.... I am really very sorry. And for what you did, I am very thankful to you.

Abhi sighs and says, Do you know something Pragya? People say sorry and thank you at the same time when they are wrong and the person opposite to them is right.

I agree. I completely agree. By the way, the person opposite me have all rights to say I am wrong.

Weird! How can you talk like this after what had happened? You think still I can be the same with you as before?

Pragya replies something and that make Abhi taken aback.

Abhi turns to look at her and he said, It would be nice if you told me this instead of the words that break my heart.

Abhi....please....I....

Anyways, now you can leave. I can handle myself and thanks for last night.

No I am not leaving you alone.

I am not a small kid Pragya. There is Purab coming here later. And I can handle myself. Last night, I just got emotional and that's all. You don't worry your parents by staying here. You better leave Pragya.

My parents will understand and they trust us Abhi. I know they will be only worried about you now. So I am not leaving as I am also in a way responsible for this situation of yours.

Why are you not listening to me now?

One second!

She says and makes a call to her dad.

Abhi overhears her and can't believe that Pragya is stubborn in not leaving from here now.

Done! Even Papa asked me to stay here and asked to come back when Aaliya and Dadi returns. And Ma will come in the afternoon to pass us lunch.

Now you are bothering Sarla aunty! Unbelievable!

It's not bothering her. She loves to cook for others and if it's for you, I think she will never leave a chance to do so.

Okay wait. I will be back in a minute.

He said and left to his room leaving Pragya confused.

Why did he left suddenly? Is he angry at me now?

He comes back with a bag and said, Take this!

What's this?

She asked and he signalled her to take it.

She then checked the bag and saw a few salwar kameez inside it.

You bought it? But when?

I bought it long time back.

But Why?

For you! Now don't ask too many questions. Go freshen up and get changed.

But Abhi.....

He didn't want to talk further so he quickly said he is going to make a call to the police and asked her to get ready soon.

Pragya then goes to the bathroom and thinks bad of herself.

He had bought for me clothes of my likes but I made him feel bad with my words. How bad am I!

Pragya, you really have to do something to make him feel better.

Sometime later,

He sees her coming to the living hall and he asked, Pragya tell me from where did you get the address?

You mean the sticky note one?

Yes!

Wo I took it from Aaliya's room. It was on the table. Sorry Abhi. I shouldn't have gone to her room without your permission but I thought I might find something there.

That's okay. And yes you did find something related to find her.

What do you mean?

It's actually an address in Delhi under the name of Aditya Roy.

Aditya Roy!!

Ya Aditya Roy. Why are you shocked? Do you know him?

Yes I know him. Even you know him.

What? I know him? This is the first time I am hearing this name. Actually no, I do know Aditya Roy Kapoor the actor.

Arrey! It's King! His real name is Aditya Roy.

What? Are you sure? I mean how can he have two names!

King is his name after coming to music industry. His real name is Aditya Roy but he prefers everyone to call him as King even in college days.

That means.... Aaliya could have went to Delhi to meet King? But why?

Maybe what we planned is really happening!

What we planned? I don't understand.

Abhi, I mean we were trying to make Aaliya and King to love each other right? Maybe that is happening.

Okay that's amazing but why she needs to leave like this! I mean she can use any one car of us and go there right? Why does she have to go alone all by herself.

She could be scared of you!

Scared of me? For what? I am her Bhai! And why does she needs to be scared of me!

Listen Abhi. Maybe she is scared that you will know where she is going to if she goes in any one of the cars from here. You will definitely check on the car driver where they are and all!

Oh.... So she went all by herself secretly! She wants it to keep it as a secret from me. Now I understand.

Yes. I guess it's her small adventure to reach out to her love.

We can't confirm all your assumptions Pragya. We have to check whether King is in Delhi right now. If he is not there then Aaliya also didn't went there.

Okay let me call him and ask where is he now.

Abhi sees her making the call and asked her to put in speaker. She did like he said.

Ask him to pick up faster!

How can I say that? Can you just wait! Don't be so annoying!

Annoying? Me?

*The number you have called is switched off at the moment. Please try again later*

What the hell!!! The phone was ringing just now right? Then why suddenly it is switched off! Does it mean your friend purposely switch off his phone after seeing your call!

How would I know? Wait let me try again.

She tried calling King again but it was futile.

Now I am mad at him! How dare he switch off his phone!

Abhi, calm down. What if you're wrong. We will try again later.

I am going to ask the police to track his number. How dare he abduct my sister!

Abhi! How can you accuse King of abducting Aaliya!

Then what? Why is he not picking up the call!

Okay wait, we need to confirm whether King is in Delhi right? Let's call his manager. He would know for sure where is King now.

Oh ya! I have his number. Let me call him.

Abhi called King's manager and asked where King is now. He said King is not in town and he is at Pune.

Abhi then looks at Pragya and said,
He is at Pune? But the address is at Delhi.

Maybe the manager is lying! Maybe He didn't want to reveal King's real whereabouts.

Oh man! How many maybes Pragya? Maybe this! Maybe that! I am now freaking out at the word maybe.

You think I like to use the word maybe? What can we do when we are not sure and can only hope that at least maybe our assumptions are right!

I am sorry. I am just....

I understand Abhi. You do like you said. Ask the police to track King's location and hopefully we can get some leads.

Ya.... But.... Dadi? Where is she?

Abhi, she will be fine wherever she is. Now that we have some idea of where Aaliya could be, I think let's focus on this first. If we find Aaliya then there are chances of her letting us know where Dadi could be.

You think so? You think Aaliya would know where Dadi is?

Yes! And have faith Abhi. Have faith that very soon they will be back.

Abhi smiles in response and says, I will inform the police and there is breakfast on the table. Have it!

Did you had breakfast?

He lied as yes and Pragya frowned at him.

You didn't. If you are not eating then I am also not eating.

Pragya....I don't have the mood to eat. You carry on!

How can you say like that? Do you know that if you eat together with me now, then that would be the first breakfast of us together. I know this is not the time to tell this but still.... I always want to have breakfast with you. We had lunch and dinners together but Breakfast.... It didn't happen as you always wake up late!

Abhi smiles widely and said, I will have breakfast with you!

Great! Let me get the plates and will be waiting for you at dining area.

He then calls the police and asks them to check on Address in Delhi and also track King's location if possible as he thinks his sister might be with him.

After that Abhi sat opposite to Pragya and start to have his breakfast with her.

Do you think we should go to Delhi?

She asked in the midst of eating and he looked back in shock.

I mean we can try from our side too. It's not that I don't trust the police but we should also try right? If we can figure out Aaliya is at Delhi then it means we can find her too right?

Actually I was also thinking like you. But you don't have to come. Purab and I can handle this.

Why are you again saying this Abhi? Are you scared that my parents will say anything? Trust me. They won't!

It's not because I am scared of your parents. I am scared for you.

Scared for me?

Pragya, you think this is some movie or serial that I will take you and together we will investigate to find Aaliya without anyone looking at us? Be realistic of what you have to face. If you come along with me, then there will be people looking at both of us. People recently got the news that we are together, that means they will ask us questions, selfies which will only jeopardise our aim to find Aaliya.

Yes I understand.... But...

That's it Pragya! I know it will be difficult for you being restless here wanting to know what's happening there. But I assure you, I will try to update you as much as I can. Okay?

Alright! Please tell me if you need any help.

Yes I need your help now!

So fast? So I am in?

Nope! You're not in for that. I need your help now to pass me the chilli sauce bottle near you.

Abhi!!

Abhi smirked while she passed the chill sauce bottle to him.

She was angry at him for asking her help for passing things to him.

Abhi smiled inwardly seeing her in response.

Sneek peek to next part,

This pain is not enough to tell about the pain I endured so far.

Thank you for reading everyone! 😊