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Chapter 5.. Fatalistic..

"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.."

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Pragya.. Pragya.. She heard Nisha calling her name.. Haan Nisha.. She replied wiping her tears.. And Nisha said.. Come on Pragya, enough with your boring weeping.. Just come with me.. Saying so, she pulled her hand..

But Pragya stayed adamant saying.. You say that you are my friend.. right..!.. Then please leave me.. I don't want to get into the Cultural and Scholarship.. Let it be.. After all, I don't deserve it.. as I'm not worth of it..!..

Nisha left her hand and Pragya gave her a fragile look.. Fine, don't come.. But, I'm not gonna keep quiet.. I will surely take revenge from that Meetu for making my Pragya cry.. Saying so she walks out of the class.. While Pragya kept calling her name..

She looks around the empty classroom and slides her head over the bench.. She kept glaring out of the window, while her tears hit the bench..

Time passed..

Nisha ran through the corridors looking here and there.. She stepped down the stairs and stood gasping her breath on looking at Pragya, who was sitting under a big tree all alone by flipping the pages of the book.. She quickened her steps towards her and Pragya lifted her eyes to her..

Nisha..!.. What happened..?.. She asked with a concern.. Nisha pants her breath along with a smile over her lips..

Ofoo.. I.. I was searching for you in all the places.. You have.. have to come.. come with me immediately.. now.. get up.. Nisha somehow completed her words after a lot of break in between her huffing breath..

But where..?.. Asks Pragya.. Nisha kneeled down and grabs the book from her.. She throws the book inside her bag that was kept over the near by rock.. She made Pragya to get up and took her bag in other hand.. She pulls Pragya, who was all the while watching her actions being clueless..

Nisha.. First tell me what it is..?.. Where are you pulling me to..!?.. Pragya asks again..

To the Management Department.. Where else.. Come, let's go soon.. Nisha says dragging her ahead..

Nisha.. I said nah.. I don't want.. .. before she could speak further.. Nisha cuts off her saying.. My dear friend.. Your name has been already enrolled in the Fashion Row..

Pragya widens her eyes in shock, while Nisha continued.. Haan Pragya, even I was shocked.. I went to the Cultural meeting.. and they were announcing all the participants names.. I was shocked when they announced your name under Fashion Row.. Once the meeting got over, I went to enquire about it.. and the Cultural Secretary.. I mean that Abhishek.. he said that, he enrolled your name and he has already filled your form.. He said that, he is waiting for your signature.. Because he has to submit the forms in management by evening.. Come let's go soon.. He is waiting for you..!..

But Nisha.. I didn't.. How come he did that without my permission..?.. And how did he get my details to fill the form..?.. Asks Pragya..

Ohoo Pragya.. Are you gonna stand here and question me.. Just keep all these aside and come with me.. I said nah, he is waiting for us.. Nisha says and drags Pragya..

They stood near the door and looked at the little girl gang inside the classroom.. They heard a familiar voice of a girl.. who stood screeching it..

You are again and again fiddling with me Abhishek.. Meetu yells pointing her finger at Abhi.. While Abhi stood closing his ears with his forefingers..

Meetu with full of rage pushes the near by chair... and Sandy jerks back holding Abhi's arm..

He whispers into his ears saying.. Abhi.. just sign it.. I can't tolerate her and her attitude.. Just let it go..!..

Abhi turns to him and says loudly.. I won't sign her enrollment form for approval.. Did you get that..!.. Abhi completes his words looking at Meetu..

Nisha and Pragya looked at each other, where Nisha was bouncing in joy on enjoying the scene in front of her... She leans close to Pragya and says softly.. This is the perfect time.. Come, let's go in and you should sign your form in front of her..

Pragya shook her head negatively and was about to speak, but Nisha grabs her hand and pulls her towards Abhi along with her.. She stood next to Meetu and gestures Abhi, who took Pragya's form out of his bag.. which was noticed by Meetu, Pragya and Nisha.. He forwards the form to her and she eyes down looking at the form been filled already with all her details perfectly in his unique handwriting..

She lifts her eyes and gives him a reserved look, and he smiles softly at her.. While Sandy whispers into Abhi's ears again.. Dude.. I just can't wait for the thunderstorm to bash us.. I'm leaving now.. He says and Abhi looks at Meetu, who stood fuming her eyes at Pragya..

Sandy was above to move, but Abhi caught hold of his hand and pulled him across him.. He made him to stand in between Pragya and Meetu.. And he stood gluing his eyes at Abhi pitifully..

She takes the form from him and wandered her eyes all over scanning the details.. She looks at Abhi, who lifts his brows at her..

She forwards him the form saying.. Thank you for doing this for me Senior, but I'm not willing to participate in this Cultural.. Nisha holds her hand and says.. Pragya, what are you saying.. Don't do this please..

Pragya flips her face to Nisha and says.. Please Nisha, not now..!.. She looks at Abhi again, who stood with a smile by folding his hands across.. He takes the form from her and Pragya says.. Thank you.. She says and turns to leave, but stops looking at his grip over her hand.. She turns to him and flips her eyes between his grip and his face..

You are participating in this competition and it's Stella Mam's wish.. Won't you do this..?.. He asks and Pragya stood silent..

Nisha leans close to her and says softly.. Pragya please.. keep your disquiet aside and just sign the form.. Pragya gives her a plague look, and Abhi hands the form to her saying.. Just sign the form..

She flips her face and looks at Meetu, who stood blustering her anger.. Abhi tightens his grip over her and she looks at him, who winks his eyes with assurance.. She looks at the form..

A fraction of second passed, everyone around them wriggled at their places as well as Nisha, Abhi and Pragya.. where they saw Meetu pushing Sandy and stepping close to Pragya..

Sandy steadied himself by holding Abhi's arm.. While here Meetu tries to grab Pragya's form from her hand, but Nisha grabs the form before she could..

Nisha steps forward and stands in between Pragya and Meetu.. She looks at Abhi gives the form to him, who placed it securely with him..

Nisha folds her hands across and smirks at Meetu by gesturing her as what..!..

Nisha.. Don't come in between us.. I don't want to slam you unnecessarily.. Meetu says in a warning tone and looks at Pragya saying.. Hey you.. Dimwit..!.. What did I warn you yesterday..?.. And after that too you had this much guts to enroll your name..!.. Then, what..?..

Oh hello.. Who the hell are you to say that..?.. Nisha interferes asking to Meetu by pointing her fingers at her..

Meetu throws her a tight glare and says.. You are not standing at the right side Nisha.. Your father has a high reputation in this society.. You are from a upscaled status family.. Don't spoil it by joining your hands with such low status girl..

Abhi couldn't stand silent anymore.. He thrusts Sandy, who was beside him blocking his way.. He steps close to Meetu saying.. It's just enough.. I will complaint about you in the management and will make sure that, you cannot participate in any of the college programs further.. Just wait and watch..

Meetu smirks at him and says.. Mr. Abhishek.. By the time, you would have known my status and my brother's power.. You refused to enroll my name.. But just look at the form.. I have already filled it after registration directly from the management.. So, I'm not a scary cat like this Pragya, to step back like a coward.. Even if you don't sign the form for confirmation.. I will participate and will win the trophy for sure.. No one has the brain to equate this Meetu Singhania, whether it is status or competition.. Whatever.. The winner is me always..!.. Especially she.. this depleted figure, who is naming herself as a topper of the department..!.. I know that she is close to Stella Mam, and that's why she is a topper.. And this time, I will make my name on top..

Miss. Meetu.. Do you have atleast a drop of sense inside you..?.. Asks Abhi.. Meetu gives him a fierce look and was about to speak.. but Abhi turns to the other side and takes her form.. He signs her form for confirmation and flips back to Meetu saying.. I have signed your form for confirmation now.. No.. Don't ever mistake that, I signed because of your so called threat and status.. I signed your form, because you will have to participate in this competition against Pragya, and you will surely get the name of loser..

He steps close to Pragya and looks at her.. He holds her hand and says in a stern voice.. You are signing the form now.. at this moment without any dissent.. He takes her form and gives the pen to her.. She once looks at Meetu, but Nisha steps in front of her and gestures her to sign the form.. Pragya looks at Abhi once again and then signs the form..

Abhi looks at her signature and takes the pen from her hand.. He signs her form for confirmation and then flips to Meetu saying.. This is it..!.. It is not between you and Pragya.. But it is between you and me now Miss. Meetu Singhania..!..

Meetu rolls her eyes as always with her high attitude sigh and looks at Nisha saying.. You will have to suffer along with this Abhishek and Pragya.. Better step back.. You even have time to.. And you Pragya.. She looks at her and steps close to her saying.. I don't know who is he to you.. But you will be humiliated in front of everyone and this is a challenge.. I will lift the trophy in front of you and everyone.. She looks at Abhi by completing her words and walks out of the classroom along with her girls gang..

Nisha steps ahead and hugs Pragya.. She kisses her cheek and laughs with a giggle.. Her face was not less than a devil.. Oh my.. This much attitude.. I'm sure she will get that name soon.. Loser..!.. Nisha says and looks at Abhi.. She smiles at him and says.. Thank you so much Senior.. It's because of you, Pragya is now participating.. Or else she would have stayed back.. Thank you..!..

Please don't thank me Miss. .. He pauses and Nisha forwards her hand saying.. I'm Nisha Agarwal.. Abhi forwards his hand and shakes with her saying.. I'm Abhishek Mehra..

Pragya looks at him and Nisha takes back her hand.. While Sandy rushes to her and forwards his hand saying.. Hi Nisha.. I'm Sandy..

Nisha blinks her eyes at him and looks at Abhi.. who was controlled his laugh.. Nisha looks at Sandy again and forwards her hand by tracing with him.. And he says.. I'm Sandeep Raichand.. You can call me Sandy..!.. She smiles him with a nod..

While Abhi looks at Pragya, who walks close to him.. Thank you Senior.. She says in a low yet brisk tone.. And Abhi so is at her saying.. My pleasure Pragya.. He forwards his hand and she traces hers with him.. He looks down and notices the time in her watch.. He takes back his hand quickly and turns to Sandy saying.. Oh shit.. It's 3.30 already.. We should leave to the management office now.. He grabs all the forms and his bag, while Sandy helped him by carrying some in his hand..

He looks at Pragya and says.. I'm so sorry.. I will meet you later.. Bye.. He looks at Nisha and smiles at her with a wink.. He walks forward and Nisha says.. Bye Senior..

Abhi turns to her and says bye.. While Sandy steps behind him and looks at Nisha.. He smiles at her and says.. Bye Nisha..

Nisha smiles smiles back at him and says.. Bye Senior.. He sighs at her saying.. No.. Call me Sandy.. She rolls her eyes and then says with a broad smile and then says.. Fine.. Bye Sandy..

Oi.. Shall we leave..?.. Abhi asks and Sandy quickly walks across him and leaves the room.. followed by Abhi..

Wow Pragya.. I'm so happy for you.. And I'm sure you will win the trophy.. Best wishes.. Nisha says a d Pragya smiles at her..

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At present

Abhi stood fluttering his lashes by pushing his tear drops out of his eyes.. After reminiscing his beautiful memory of his relishing moments with her..

His eyes engulfed with her hollowed face, yet again.. He recalled her vigorous voice, which he heard while closing the door..

"Abhishek.. I'm sorry, please don't do this with me.."

Yes, she is not my Pragya.. Her eyes were bespeaking something else like a very deep remorseful grief.. I should listen to her once.. Because my Pragya, never ever can be a deceiver.. she can never deceive her Abhi.. She was completely appalled.. She is still pure, my heart says.. He mumbles wiping his tear drops away..

He flips back and walks upstairs towards the room, where he left her alone.. He rushes to the balcony, but she wasn't there.. He races out of the room quickly and walks towards his room.. He stops hearing to the conversation between her and his wife..

Do you like these dresses..?.. Asks Tanu.. But Tanu Mam.. What is the need for all this..?.. I'm comfortable with mine.. Says Pragya..

That's not okay for me Pragya.. You are now my responsibility, and I want you to wear these new clothes.. By the way.. I took me so long to select these, because I have never ever worn to such salwar suits.. Says Tanu, while Pragya looks at the dozen of salwar suits that was lined over the bed..

While Tanu continued.. I have given one copy of your diet plan to Robin.. And here is the another copy.. Keep this with you and please make sure that, you follow it..

Pragya nods to her and her eyes fell over his shadow that was over the floor.. She lifts her eyes and saw his blurred image throw the door, who was standing out of the room..

And Pragya, the doctor also said that you should not walk over the steps unnecessarily.. These are the earlier months, and you should be very careful.. and you should.. .. ....... .... .. Tanu instructs her with all the advices given by the doctor.. But Pragya's eyes were only at his blurred image, which started to fade gradually..

Also I have spoken to the doctor about your weekly yoga class.. Doctor said that, she will arrange a guide for you and the person will be visiting out home weekly once.. Says Tanu..

Mam, I wanted you ask you something.. Says Pragya.. Tanu holds her hands and sighs at her saying.. Come on Pragya.. Stop calling me as Mam.. Just call me Tanu.. don't forget that, I'm already your friend..

Pragya smiles at her and says.. Sorry.. Actually, I wanted to ask you that.. I will be visiting temple on every Thursdays.. If you permit me, shall I..?.. Asks Pragya..

Of course Pragya.. You can.. But make sure that, you take someone with you.. I mean, if I'm there I will accompany you or else you should go with Abhi.. Tanu says and Pragya looks towards the door..

Fine, I have some work.. Robin will be here with your evening snack.. I will be back in a while.. Tanu says and leaves the room..

As soon as she stepped out, her mobile vibrated and she checked with it.. Her eyes widens and swear drips started to pop out all over her face.. She looks ato her either sides and steps down the stairs quickly and walks into the room by closing the door..

With Pragya..

She stood near the door and peeped out to get his glimpse.. But he wasn't there.. She walks back towards the bed and takes his little photo frame.. She kisses it and sobs her cries silently..

Just then, she heard a knock over the door.. She takes the photo along with her by stepping down from the bed and rushes to open the door.. She saw Robin with a salad bowl.. She quickly hides the frame behind her..

She gestures him to get in, and Robin walks in.. He places the tray over the beside table and turns to leave.. But stops hearing to her..

Is you Sir in house..?.. She asks in a very low tone.. And Robin says.. Yes Mam.. he is in his Dadi's room, which is in downstairs..

Pragya sighs with a relief and asks, where is his wife..?.. Tanu Mam just now left the house saying that, she has a party to attend.. Do you need anything else mam..?..

Pragya shook her head negatively and Robin says.. If you want anything, just call for me Mam..

Robin.. That's your name right..?.. Asks Pragya and he nods his head slowly.. Don't call me as Mam, you can name me as Pragya di..

Robin gives her an assuring smile with a mod and leaves the room.. While Pragya closes the door..

Tanu is not here.. Shall I go and speak with him..?.. No.. Robin is here.. What if he.. .. she pauses and looks at the photo.. Her eyes glued at him by striking her cheerful past with him..

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Back to Past..

Same day, evening..

She was sitting in the center of the library, which was with no humans around except her..

Though, she was flipping the pages of the book, her insights were present on him.. She was that much cracking her brain over him, that she failed to notice the power cut which happened 10 minutes ago..

She trance out of his thoughts, when she heard the same voices, she had now used to from yesterday..

You are thinking about me.. right..?!.. His voices made her to flip her face towards him..

She blinks her eyes at him abruptly, where he stood leaning over the table which was a few distance away from her..

He lifts his brows at her.. And she stood glaring at him immediately..!..

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