Ranbir is about to say something when he hears Pallavi say, “Ranbir come home quickly and bring Prachi too or else you guys will be late for your own reception and don’t worry about the rest of your classes today your dad and chief have already told your principal that you’ll be leaving early.” “Ok, relax mom me and Prachi will come right now and we won’t be late for the reception,” Ranbir replies. Pallavi quickly says, “come quickly, bye.” Ranbir is about to reply but realizes the call had already been cut. Ranbir turns to Prachi and says, “Prachi I guess we’ll have to put this fight in our on-hold fights list as mom wants us to go home as soon as possible, so we don’t get late for the reception.” “Okay then let’s go,” Prachi says. Prachi and Ranbir head over to the car.
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Shahana says, “Aryan I think we should go and find Prachi and Ranbir now their probably wondering where we are and if both of them come to know about our relationship they will never stop teasing us.” “Shahana I think the last part you said was right but I can’t really say the same for the first part,” Aryan replies. “And why is that?” Shahana questions. Aryan point his head in a particular direction so that Shahana could face that same direction where it can be seen that Prachi and Ranbir are walking over to Ranbir’s car and driving off in it, not even once thinking about the either of them! Shahana says, “it’s only been one night since their marriage and they’ve already forgotten us!” “It sure seems like it,” Aryan replies. “Let’s go as I don’t want to be late to the reception of my best friend cum sister even she has forgotten me,” Shahana tells Aryan. Aryan nods and the both them leave towards Aryan’s car to go to back home.
Riya looks at Aryan and Shahana’s retreating figures and thinks, now that both Prachi and Shahana have got their lovers they’ve completely forgotten me. Well, at least I can tease them both endlessly and they’ll have nothing to tease me back with. Riya sighs and heads over to her car.
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Prachi is looking at out the window and thinks, why did I feel so angry when Ranbir was complimenting Mishti and why did I become relaxed once I found Mishti was Ranbir’s sister? Was I jealous? No, no, no definitely not, then why do I get so affected when I see Ranbir with someone else? Do I love… No, no Prachi you don’t love him. No I do love Ranbir, I l…love Ranbir. I love him. I love Ranbir.
Ranbir thinks, why did Mishti have to reveal to Prachi that she was my sister? If Mishti hadn’t revealed she was my sister for two more minutes then maybe my plan would’ve worked and Prachi may’ve said that she loves me as well. Prachi turns to look at Ranbir. Ranbir notices this and looks at Prachi, who seemed lost deep in thought with a soft smile.
As soon Prachi remembers what Ranbir had said in the morning she recalls Ranbir being there for her, by her side always trusting and supporting her when she was accused of horrible stuff. Prachi sees a lady out the window and her smile fades away as her eyes brim with tears while she recalls her terrible past and thinks, I should tell Ranbir. I don’t want him finding out from anyone else, after all I should share everything with him, shouldn’t I? Prachi is silently fighting with herself while she unknowingly lets out a few tears recalling her past and Ranbir notices them and parks the car to a side. “Prachi..,” Ranbir begins but stops as Prachi, who hadn’t heard a word, absentmindedly opens the car door, then closes it and looks towards the blue sky above of her lost deep in thought.
A worried Ranbir quickly gets out of his car and goes to Prachi. “Prachi are you okay?” Ranbir asks, worried that he had done something wrong or worse that someone had tried to harm Prachi. Prachi looks at Ranbir and is about say something but all that comes out is a gasp and Prachi starts sobbing and shakes her head in no. Ranbir cups Prachi’s face and whispers, “ssh, tell me what’s wrong and I might be able to help you.” Prachi looks into Ranbir’s eyes and remains quiet for a little while as tears stream down her face because of all those horrible dreams.
After finally getting the courage to speak, Prachi says in between a few sobs, ” Ranbir two years ago I had a nightmare, I thought it was just a regular nightmare but the nightmare was of someone who I had never seen before. The next day I met that person who was in my nightmare and he did exactly what did in the nightmare, he was talking about some revenge from my mom and he also said Papa’s name. He had this woman with him. For some reason I felt this strong connection with that woman but then she, she tried to murder Maa and this was exactly what happened in the nightmare as well. I still felt this stong connection with her though and I hated myself for it. Thankfully, I was able to save Maa this part was not shown in my nightmare though but this nightmare was only the starting of nightmares. After a few years the day before I came to Dehli, I had this really strange dream in where thieves took all of mine and Shahana’s luggage that we had bought here because we were looking for a chit. In there I was almost hit by a car but the car stops and a man, who I had never met before came out and started scolding me for not taking care of myself and that man was none other than Papa. When me and Shahana came back to the bus we saw that the luggage was missing and we spotted the thieves so we chased them. The thieves went to this award function and then we followed them as Shahana tricked the security guard. There I ended up just listening to Papa’s speech and then the security guards were about to have us arrested but Papa saved us by telling the people we were with him. After that I woke up and just thought it was a strange dream but then everything happened exactly like that on that day. I didn’t have any nightmare for a while after that but then yesterday, I had this nightmare where I saw my elder sister dying. She was on a cliff and the same man who was talking about some revenge from my mother jumped off the cliff with her. Then I saw Maa and Papa separating from each other because they were blaming each other for my sister’s death.” Prachi cries.
Ranbir has tears in his eyes too but quickly blinks them away and holds Prachi’s hand and whispers, “Prachi everything will be alright. Before you had nightmares of the future but this time your nightmare was of the past so there’s probably nothing to worry about.” “Ranbir I’m not worried just wondering how that man survived and if Kaira Di also survived,” Prachi replies, with hope shining in her eyes. “Let’s hope so and maybe if she is alive you’ll find her one day,” Ranbir replies with a soft smile. Prachi smiles back and takes a deep breath and says, “Ranbir I heard what you said this morning to Aryan before I came with the halva I made.” “Yo..you d..did?” Ranbir stutters, shocked and worried. “Yes I did and I would like you to know the feelings are mutual,” Prachi says. “So you love me too?” Ranbir asks, happily. Prachi stays quiet for a little while and then says, with a smile, “Yes. I do.” Prachi and Ranbir leave and head towards their home.
Little did they know that someone had overheard their conversation and was feeling very guilty and ashamed of themselves. The person wondered who they cause Prachi so much pain.
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Prachi and Ranbir had just sat inside the car when Prachi got a call and smile lit up on her face when she saw the caller I.D. “Hello Riya, how are you?” Riya says something which is muted and Prachi gets shocked and says, “won’t that, you know expose you as well?” “It’s our only shot and I’m willing to get exposed if it means he gets exposed as well. “Okay then Riya, take care but please try and think of something which won’t expose you and only expose him,” Prachi replies, tensed. “I will Di, bye see you soon,” Riya replies. “Bye, Riya,” Prachi disconnects the call.
“Prachi whose the him you and Riya were talking about?” Ranbir asks curiously. “You’ll find out soon enough Ranbir, ” Prachi replies. “Why don’t you reveal it now?” Ranbir asks. “Because I need to ask Riya whether or not I can tell you,” Prachi replies making an excuse. “Okay fine,” Ranbir replies.
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Soon Prachi and Ranbir reach the mansion which was fully decorated in sky blue and white. Their was a pattern of sky blue and white roses which were stuck together in a curvy line and blue and white streamers everywhere as well.
Pallavi comes and says, ” what took you guys so long? The guests will be arriving soon and you guys still need to get dressed.” “Sorry mom, the thing was there was a lot of traffic,” Ranbir replies making an excuse. “But I left collage after both you guys and Aryan and Shahana yet I came here before all of you, is it because you guys were busy doing something-something,” Riya says. Prachi glares at Riya. “Sorry mom, the thing is I wasn’t feeling well and we stopped for some air. Ranbir was lying about the traffic so you wouldn’t get worried,” Prachi says, not lying but not telling the whole truth either. “Oh okay, are you alright?” Pallavi asks, tensed. “Mom, I’m fine now, ” Prachi reassures. “Okay, Ranbir hurry up and get ready. Prachi I’ll ask Bhadur to send you some water while you get ready, ” Pallavi orders Ranbir and talks to Prachi sweetly. Ranbir frowns and walks off to his room while Prachi sweetly smiles, nods and then goes of to hers and Ranbir’s room.
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Prachi and Ranbir reach their room and on the bed they see a beautiful light green lehenga with red roses and golden lines as the lining.
They also see a light green kurta along with golden pajma.
After 15 minutes Ranbir gets ready, wearing his new light green kurta and golden pajma he comes downstairs and is looking dashing. Pallavi comes to Ranbir and asks, “Ranbir you have come where is Prachi?” “She’s getting ready,” Ranbir says. “Oh okay….I’ll come I just need to go and meet you sister who has finally arrived,” Pallavi says. Pallavi goes away to talk with Mishti.
Ranbir was about go and find Aryan to talk to when he freezes still as Prachi descends the stairs of their house, wearing her new light green lehenga along with some gold earrings. Prachi is about to go and say something to Ranbir when she sees something interesting. Prachi sees Mishti in Kabir’s arms and they both seem to be lost in each others eyes!
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Sorry for updating late. I’ll update tomorrow or the day after.
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Until Next Time!
~Riya Sharma