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I'm finally back to continue this story.. If possible, please go through the previous chapter quickly.. and then read this one.. ❤️

Here, is the next part..

Part 27..   Burning Bridges Between  Love And Hate

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Love has no limits, which is why we fall impulsively into the depths of our feelings...

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Purab closes the door and twirls Bulbul giving her a tight hug.. He then  jumps around the room, while Bulbul stood looking at him with a wide smile..  He comes near her and hugs her again saying.. Wow.. That was just wondrous my sweet heart..!.. You just made my day..  He almost shouted and she closes her ears.. 

Slowly Purab.. first relax.. what if someone hears you..?!.. Bulbul alerts him.. But it seems like he was not in the mood to listen her.. He twirls her again and says.. You know, I was so angry at you a while before.. And Abhi,  he too was making me irate.. But after what you did with Tanu, I'm just above the sky.. 

He hugs her again and kisses her, which startled her.. He presses his lips deep harder, with which she couldn't move her face.. After parting from her, he says.. Bulbul, I just love you to the moon and back..!..

What.. Just to the moon and back..!?.. What about the rest..!?..  Bulbul asks with a mout and Purab pulls her cheek saying.. Ohoo Bulbul.. You are my whole world.. He pats her cheek softly and continues.. You don't know what you have done with that Tanu.. Especially that last thing.. Lot of negativity in the room..!.. It was worth looking at her fuming face.. She was gulping her throat repeatedly.. Purab giggles his laugh..

This is just the beginning.. Did you hear,  how confidently she was challenging me..!?.. I just wanted to slap her at the very moment and wished to drag her out of the house.. Bulbul rages her tone..

Baby, who is gonna stop you..!?..  I too wish the same.. Purab says and Bulbul sighs at him saying..  Come on Purab.. Did you forget about bhai..?!.. and I just don't know what is going on with ma.. She is not less than a unsolvable puzzle...

Yeah, even I'm worried about her changed behavior.. But now,  this Abhi has created a big mess inside my mind.. Purab says in a muddled tone and Bulbul shrunk her eyes at him.. while he continues.. Haan Bulbul.. After you left me alone in the living hall, I saw him walking out of the house.. I followed him and asked him about Pragya.. You know what he said..!.. Bulbul gestures as what..!.. and he narrates his confounded conversation with Abhi..

Purab.. Isn't this getting more complicated..?!.. I mean.. Bhai is.. .. before Bulbul could speak further.. Purab urges his voice saying.. Abhi is now mixed up between everything.. He is just blurred mentally.. But I'm sure that, he will gear up soon and make it clear.. I think we should  leave him alone.. Let him take his time.. 

That's fine.. But this Tanu.. I don’t think  she will keep quiet here after.. especially after, the quarrel I had with her now, she will surely plan something to win the challenge.. before that, we should make our plan ready.. Bulbul says sitting over the bed..

Purab sits next to her and says..  Plan..?!.. plan about what..?!.. Purab.. Just now I challenged Tanu.. and you are asking me as what plan..!.. Bulbul sounded with a irk..

Oh hello, did I ask you to challenge her.. It was your own stunt.. Isn't..!?..  Purab asks in a obscured tone.. Bulbul widens her eyes and stands up from the bed..  She takes  the near by pillow and started to hit him continuously.. and Purab tried hard to protest her.. 

Just then, Sonakshi walks in with a dull face..while Bulbul asks.. What happened Sona.. Are you fine..!?..  Purab stands up and walks close to her enquiring the same..  But she sat over the bed and pulled the pillow over to her lap.. while Purab and Bulbul stood clueless.. 

Bulbul settles next to her and asks.. Sona.. Is everything alright between you and Dev..!?.. But still, she remained silent.. and Bulbul rages her tone asking.. Or did that Tanu do something with you.. !?.. Haan, I know.. She must have.. because I was..  .. Bulbul pauses looking at Sona, whose eyes were getting moist.. 

She holds her arm asking.. What is it.. Why are you crying..?!..  She wipes her tears and says..  It's Dev.. He isn't answering my calls.. I sent him so many messages.. but he isn't replying me.. Bulbul rolls her eyes towards Purab with a chuckle and Sona started to sob..

Just stop it Sona.. You are not a kid.. Bulbul sounded in a irk tone.. And Purab says.. So, what..?.. he must be busy in office.. And today is our mehndi function..  He will be surely coming here..

No, I don't think he will come.. He is not in spirit to come here.. She sounded in a soft yet sobbing tone.. Come on Sona..  Just cheer up.. You are stuck on Dev.. and we are stuck with this evil Tanu..!..  Bulbul said..

Why.. What did she do now..?!..  Sona asks wiping her tears.. And Bulbul recites everything to her.. Why did you do that Bulbul..?!..  Have you gone mad..?!.. Sona asks and Bulbul shrunk her eyes.. while Sona continues.. Haan.. You have heaved up her ego..!.. And you know what.. She won't stay quiet here after..

Bulbul looks at Purab, who says.. What are you saying..?!.. You don't know how impelled our Bulbul is.. You  should have seen,  how Tanu was shivering with dread..!.. After all our Bulbul is that much dreadful..!..

As soon as he completes, Bulbul grabs the pillow from Sona..  And  throws it over  him,  where  he jumps back  and  holds it firmly.. while Sona giggles loud laughing at  them.. 

That's my girl..  Purab says walking near them.. But, I was serious.. Tanu is not  gonna stay  dumb.. She will surely create a big mess soon.. And  today  is  your mehndi function.. She must be already planning something by the time.. says Sona..

Just relax.. We will handle it.. whatever she is upto, we should be one step ahead her.. Bulbul says.. And they sighted each other in assurance.. After which, they  got ready for the function..

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With Abhi..

He was busy with his mobile in the balcony.. when  Purab walked near him  saying.. Abhi,  you are still not ready.. It's  getting  late man.. The guests will arrive in next few minutes.. 

Abhi looks at  him  uninterested.. And he asks.. Is.. is everything alright Abhi..?!..  He gave  him  a empty  look and.. Purab asks..  Did Tanu..  .. before  he  could  speak  further.. Abhi  cuts off him  saying.. No Purab,  it's Pragya..!..

Pragya.. He said Pragya.. Really..!..  Nowadays he is sounding too much of her name..!..  Purab strikes mentally,  while  Abhi walks across him into the room saying.. She is  just  eating  my patience..!..

Hmm.. Abhi.. Nowadays you are talking too much about Pragya,  than  Tanu..!..  Purab says in a taunting tone..  Abhi throws the mobile over his bed and turns to  him  saying..  Now you stop eating  my brain.. 

Not fair Abhi, you are taking out  your frustrations on me..!..  What  did  I do..?!.. Purab asks..  You.. .. Just get lost from  my  sight..  Abhi scowls angrily and  Purab lifts his brows.. 

Abhi lets out a deep sigh and  says..  I'm sorry Purab..  Just leave me alone  for  sometime..!.. But Abhi.. Mehndi function..?!..  Asks Purab..  Haan,  I will be there in few minutes..  For  now,  leave me alone.. Abhi sounded in a little high tone.. and  Purab walks out of  the room.. 

As he stepped out,  he saw Tanu walking towards him with a affable smile in her  face.. He flips and  looks at Abhi.. who  was lying over  the  bed being frazzled..  and  then looks at  Tanu.. 

He stepped out  and  blocked Tanu's way saying..  If you are going to Abhi's room.. then  I'm requesting you, please don't  go inside..  Abhi  is  not  in a good mood.. 

She walks aside and  sterns her voice saying..  That,  I will  take  care.. I mean..  If he is in a bad mood.. I will take good care of  him  and I know how to ease his mood..

Tanu, I said nah.. Don't go inside..!..  Purab says in a warning tone this time..  But Tanu was too adamant..  She looks away from  him  and  says..  I know,  that  you are with that  Bulbul and  planning to slam me out of  Abhi's life.. But let me make one think  clear.. I'm Abhi's to be wife.. He has promised me,  to marry me..  So,  stop your plotting and  safeguard your place in this house.. also alert your to be wife.. who  knows..  She may not to be wife too..!..

This  is  the  limit Tanu.. By the time you would have known how stubborn she is..!.. Just remember,  the  challenge between you two..!.. Purab reminds her again with a mock..

She smirks at him and says..  I pity for you people..  You don't  know,  with  whom  you have  messed up..  Anyway,  just enjoy your day for one last time..  And, by the way.. Thank you for the fake concern..

Purab fists his palm and grins his teeth hearing her,  and she walks ahead into Abhi's room..  He hides to a side and peeps into the room,  while Tanu closes the door with a bang..!..

That's good..!..  I was about to do a mistake by blocking her way,  but she deserves to be inside..  after how she spoke with me..!..  Now,  Abhi will take her class.. Purab murmurs and turns to leave..  Just then,  his mobile vibrated inside his pocket..  He pulls out to see a message from Bulbul..  he rushes to her room.. 

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After an hour..

Bulbul walks down in her beautiful attire, all dressed in a  gorgeous lehenga.. while Sonakshi, follows her..  who was dressed up in a pretty saree..  Purab stood shimmering his eyes at her and she gestured him as what..?!.. while he shook his head and gestures her with a smile.. and his face was glowing in happiness looking at his love.. 

Ragini was busy with all the guests.. and she greeted everyone with a warm smile.. Tanu was busy with her parents in one side..

Purab walks near Bulbul and they started with their selfi sessions.. while Sonakshi too joined them.. 

But all the time, Purab was looking upstairs towards Abhi's room..  And finally,  he stepped down with a sparkling face, as usual in his dashing appearance..  Purab excused from the girls and walked to him saying.. Abhi.. You are dazzling in this suit.. This color is apt on you.. Abhi winks at him with a soft smile and He asks.. Abhi.. Are you fine now..?!.. 

Abhi gave a single nod and looks to the entrance door,  where people were walking in one by one..  He looks at his watch and asks Purab,  having his eyes at the door..  Has everyone arrived..?!..

Haan.. I think almost, everyone has arrived.. Ma said that, we will start the ritual in few minutes.. Purab says.. Abhi pulls his mobile out of his pocket and walks ahead to the door.. while Purab stood glaring at him.. Just then,  his eyes fell over Tanu.. who stood on Abhi's way.. where he ignored her and her parents.. and walked ahead..

So,  Tanu has got her doze from Abhi too.. That's why she is looking annoyed.. Not bad..  I think,  today is perfect day to be celebrated..!.. Purab suppresses his giggle with those musings..  and walks back to Bulbul.. 

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With Tanu.. 

She looks at Abhi, who just ignored her and her parents on his way.. She excuses herself from her parents and walks behind Abhi.. She walks out of the house and searches for him,  who stood near the fountain..  and was busy talking with someone.. 

>>>>> An hour before.. 

Tanu closes the door with a bang.. while Abhi jerks,  lifting his head, he sees her.. who stood with a tepid smile..  He lifts up and steps down from the bed saying..  What is it..?!..  Why did you close the door..?!..

She felt his fierce tone.. yet maintained her smile and walks close to him..  She was about to hug him  but he moved towards the wardrobe and Tanu stood rile.. 

Though,  she ignored his ignorance and followed him..  and Abhi was looking at all his party dresses.. Tanu glanced at everything and pulled out a green color waist coat and a white shirt that matched it.. 

This one will suit you well Abhi.. only this..  She said placing it over his shoulder..  while Abhi sighs pushing her hand slightly..  And she says..  Come on Abhi..  You should get use to all this..  And today..  I'm gonna wear,  perfectly matching to you..  So that everyone's eyes will be on us.. Isn't it nice to hear..?!..

No..!..  Abhi says in a rasp voice and turns towards the cupboard.. Tanu clings close to him and says.. Come on Abhi.. This is my choice.. and you are gonna wear only this..  she grabbed his arm quickly and, he gave her a hard thrust.. 

She was about to hit the table behind.. but somehow,  steadied herself and gasps looking at him..  Abhi,  what was that..?!.. Did you just.. ..  He cuts off her saying,  Haan..  I just pushed you.. Can't you see, I'm not a kid.. I can choose my own choices.. You don't have right to poke your nose each and  every time in my life..!..

What  do  you  mean  by,  I don't have right in your life..?!..  Isn't our life Abhi..?!..  She asks in a irate tone..  And Abhi shrinks his eyes at her saying..  Haan..  It's just my life,  remember we are not married yet and it is upto you,  whether it should happen or not..!.. 

That's so lousy Abhi.. I'm your Tanu..  and how can you be so ungenerous to me..?!..  She asks in between her weeping voice, while her eyes started to get moist.. 

It's you Tanu,  making me to be ungenerous with you..  everytime and everything you do..  makes me to be like that with you..  First of all,  you didn't knock the door before entering in..  And now you are standing inside my wardrobe..  What will others think,  if they see us together here..!?..  He asks and she was about to speak..  But he didn't let her to..

He continued.. Now,  stop with your recorded chatters..  I'm completely fed up with you and your silliness..  Just leave my room..  and I don't want you to do the same in front of my family and all the guests..!..

She kept the dress over the table,  and walked out wiping her tears,  but stopped hearing to him..  Just close the door,  when you leave my room..!..  He stressed his voice and she moved away from his sight..

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She trances out of her bitter encounter she had with him..  She looks at him, who was still busy with the guest.. She recalled his words again..  "I don't want you to do the same in front of my family and all the guests..!.."

She walks to him and as usual started with her plague play..  she stood beside him and rounded her hand around his arm..  Abhi was about to yell at her,  but he controlled himself looking at the guest in front of him..  While he excuses and walks into the house.. 

Once, the guest walks away..  Abhi dragged Tanu to a corner of the garden yard with full of his rage..  Didn't I told you, to not behave like this..?!.. He now started to do,  what he couldn't do a few minutes ago..

So, what..?!.. I have all right to do it.. You just can't make..  .. She pauses looking at his simpering smile.. and his eyes were glued behind her.. She turned to see on his sight.. 

She saw Pragya stepping down from the car,  and Dev stepping down from the driver seat..  She then, turns to Abhi.. who was not there.. She again flipped her face and saw him rushing towards Pragya.. She grins her teeth and stood looking up to them all the time.. 

With Abhi.. 

He slowed his steps nearing her,  as he wanted to capture her glimpse fully..  Who was dressed up in a saree,  and she was undoubtedly alluring him towards her.. Getting close to her..  He rounded his arms around her shoulder, losing his strings.. 

She just held his arms and looked towards Dev, where she can clearly witness his raging  sight at them.. She tried hard to get away from his grip,  but he didn't let her go..  and after a hectic struggle, she was successful.. 

Dev chortles with a sour sight, and Abhi presses his lips, after pressing his mind over his antic.. which he did with her.. Pragya breaks the silence saying.. Dev, park the car and come in..!..

Abhi turns to him with a comfy smile.. But Dev ignores him and gets into the car.. Once he moved away with the car.. Pragya sounded in a coarse tone.. What was that Abhi..?!.. Why did you do like that.. Did you see Dev.. he was.. .. she pauses and chuckles her throat, and Abhi asks.. What..?!.. just say it nah.. Dev..!?.. .. He waited for her to continue, but she diverts the topic saying.. You are here..?!.. You are supposed to be inside..!..

Is it..?!.. Why.. Can't I be here..?!.. He asks casually and she replies.. Haan.. It's your home.. your function.. your wish.. He felt a impassive modulation in her voice.. though, he never minded it..

Won't you ask me, why I am here.. Out of the house..?!.. He asks and she quires back him asking.. Why.. Are you waiting for any special guest..?!..

Haan.. and that special guest is you..!.. He said in a high husky tone, which made her to smile at him immediately.. By the way.. You look beautiful..!.. He says ruffling his back head.. and Pragya widens her eyes asking.. Just beautiful..?!..

No, you look beautiful.. stunning.. marvelous.. .. he pauses looking at her candied smile, and pinches her cheek softly saying.. and delicate too..

Ohoo enough.. Shall we get in..?!.. She asks and he nods his head.. They walked in having a pleasant talk with each other.. While Tanu stood gawking at them from the place, where Abhi left her alone a few minutes back..

Pragya greets everyone, and then checks with all the arrangements.. While Purab was searching for Abhi amidst the scattered people.. He finally caught his glimpse near the pillar, that was behind the staircase.. And walks to him..

Abhi was looking at his face in the front camera of his mobile.. When Purab neared him and grabs the mobile saying.. You are here..!.. I'm searching for you all around..

Is anything important Purab..?!.. He asks and.. Purab says.. Very much important Abhi.. Is everything alright between you and her..?!..

Of course.. We are alright together..!.. Abhi says in a perky tone and Purab flips his face to Tanu, who stood near her parents with a fury face and then he looks back at Abhi..

Is it..?!.. Then why is she looking so distressed..?!.. Purab asks and.. Abhi looks around in search of Pragya.. He saw her, who was talking with Bulbul and Sonakshi.. and she was bouncing in joy..

I don't think so.. I mean, just look at her.. how blissful she is..!.. Abhi says and winks at him.. While Purab looks at Tanu and strikes mentally.. Has he gone blind, or is it my inner frame, showing her tiresome face..?!..

Abhi shook him and Purab looks at him saying.. Abhi.. look at her.. she is looking worried and upset.. Just go and be with her.. also what will her parents think.. You should go and greet them.. make them feel comfortable.. Go..!..

Abhi shrinks his eyes after hearing his words and looks at Pragya.. He then asks him.. Purab.. about whom you are talking..?!..

Tanu..!.. Purab says and at once Abhi sighs hitting his forehead.. while Purab asks.. Why Abhi..?!.. Whom were you referring to..?!.. Abhi shook his head saying.. No one, I was just.. .. he pauses looking at his mother, who was walking to them..

Purab, what are you doing in this corner..?.. You should be there with Bulbul.. Come with me.. Ragini says and takes him with her.. While Abhi looks at Tanu, who was standing with a miffed face..

>>>>> Two hours before..

Abhi stood looking at Tanu, who just walked away from his sight.. He takes the dress, which was chosen by her for him.. He dumps it inside the cupboard abruptly, while his eyes fell over the wrapped box.. that lied in a corner.. He grabs it and unwraps it, and his lips curved for a quick smile..

He looks at the peach colored glossy waist coat with a matching Grey color shirt and a black pant.. He traces them reminiscing on, how Pragya chose them for him at Karan's showroom a month ago..

Just then, he heard his mobile ringing.. and walks to the bed.. He picks up to see Pragya's name flashing over it.. He quickly attends it and waited for her to speak first..

Hello.. Abhishek..!.. She sounded in her usual frail voice..

Haan.. this is Abhishek.. Abhishek Mehra..!.. May I know who is this..?!.. He stiffened his reply..

Oh.. Mr. Mehra.. this is Pragya Dixit..
She says clearing her throat..

Haan.. I know, I saw your name flashing in my.. .. he pauses biting his tongue.. and she waited for him to continue.. And he coughs a little.. and then says.. Yes.. Miss. Pragya, tell me..

Oh hello.. Stop it now, why have you given so many missed calls..?!.. She asked..

And he replies.. Because you didn't attend my call.. That's why..

Stop being a kid Abhishek.. I was busy.. and you should know that, if I didn't attend the call.. Pragya replied quickly..

I don't want your silly explanations.. First answer my questions, and then we can continue over this topic.. Abhi sounded furiously..

She stayed quiet for few seconds, and he calls her name.. After which, she says.. Fine, we will discuss everything today evening in mehndi function.. And Haan.. Wear that peach color suit.. It will be perfect on you for tonight..!..

Abhi presses his lip after a peculiar smile and says.. I will be waiting for you Pragya.. He hangs up the call and rushes into his wardrobe..

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Abhi walks to Tanu, and was about to say something.. But her parents stepped close to him and started to talk with him, while Tanu stood quiet in discomfort..

On the other side..

Sonakshi was waiting for him restlessly.. She stood heedless in between Pragya and Bulbul's talks.. and her eyes were all the while looking towards the door..

Where is he..?!.. Shall I ask Pragya..?.. No.. no.. What will she think..!?.. Dev Dixit.. where are you..?!.. She stresses her brain with those distress musings..

And in meantime, Dev walked inside hurriedly.. His eyes were searching for her ardently.. when he saw her standing near Bulbul.. He took quick steps towards her and held her arm, while Sonakshi looked bemused..

Dev excuses to Bulbul, and takes Pragya aside.. while Sonakshi stood staring at him with an uptight face..

With Dev and Pragya..

Di, let's leave this place.. He sounded sturdy.. What.. are you kidding..!?.. Just now we came.. and you want to leave.. What is it Dev..?!. Pragya lines up her queries..

Di.. I don't want to stand here, even for a second.. Dev again says in a rigid tone.. and this time Pragya remembers the scene, that happened out of the house.. She sighs and looks at him saying.. Dev, I know that you are.. .. she pauses as he signs his palm towards her to stop..

Just don't utter his name in front of me.. And how dare he..?!.. Di, he just hugged you.. How could he..?!.. He louds his voice and people around him payed attention towards them..

Shhh..!.. Why are you shouting..?!.. Please, calm down.. Pragya says and holds his arm.. She then gently pulled him upstairs, and all the while Sonakshi stood looking at them..

What is he doing..?!.. He didn't look at me even once and now he went upstairs with his sister..!.. And I was pestered about him all the time.. Let him come down.. I'm gonna sue him hard.. She murmured..

Bulbul, who was all the while listening to her murmurs.. says.. Relax, I think he is actually hassel over something.. Just talk with him and be soft with him..

But she was not in a mood to take up on Bulbul's piece of advice.. She walks upstairs quickly.. and Bulbul shook her head looking at her walking away..

With Abhi..

After a hard strife.. he got relieved from Tanu's parents.. he then took her to a side, where he was with Purab a while before..

Now, why are you keeping that resent face Tanu..?!.. It is very odd.. Just look at everyone around you, how cheerful they are.. Atleast think about your mom and dad.. What will they think..?!.. Abhi asks..

Think about what Abhi..?!.. about you.. or me.. or us..?!.. Tanu asked in a rough tone.. And Abhi says.. Okay fine.. I'm sorry, very sorry for being rude with you.. I was not in a good mood.. and you were.. .. he pauses looking at her stare and gulps his throat..

She looks aside and wipes her staked tears away from her eyes, and Abhi says.. I'm really sorry Tanu..!.. She lets out a weak smile and says.. Okay, I'm alright.. But, I would have been very happy if you wore that dress, which I chose for you.. She says looking at him from top to bottom..

While Abhi looks besides him, where he saw Pragya.. who is looking at them standing over the stair.. and Tanu continued.. See, this color is very bland and boring on you.. I don't like this dress.. My choice will suit you much better than this.. like how, I chose you for me..!..

Abhi's breath started to pace hard in and out, looking at Pragya.. who stood with a dim face on hearing to Tanu..!..

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Will be continued..

Hope, I didn't bore anyone..!..

Will complete  this Mehndi function dramas in the next update.. and wait for the unexpected twist in the next update.. 💜❤️

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Suba ❤️