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"Hello!"
"Hello!, SHeetal?How was the function? I'm sorry I didn't attend because I feel suffocated in the gathering of relatives you know yaar."Kanchan replied boringly
"I know Dear! That's why I didn't force you. Today was really hectic but thanks to the maid you sent. SHe was really very hard working. She took care of everything and I attended to my guest. Everyone praised her cooking. Many people asked for her to make food at their gathering. Trust me Kanchan you are very lucky to get such hard working , no tantrum maid."
"Yeah I'm a lucky enough."Kanchan rolled her eyes
"Tell me if she wants to earn through her culinary skills. I will arrange for some customers who pay her well for one day's guest gatherings. She is god gifted. It's okay."SHeetal offered
" But where is she ?"Kanchan asked while selecting nail paint for herself.
"I sent her with our relative. She will be there sometime."
"Okay!" Kanchan and Sheetal hang up after pleasantries.
Kanchan came out from her room and found Prajkta going to her cottage. She remembered Sheetal's words and fumed
"Oh Madam, come now?"
"J..Ji " she nodded meekly.
"Go get me a glass of water and some snacks. I crave to have halwa."It was night time and Akash was going to come late due to some internal inquiries at his office.
Prajkta just wanted to take a rest as she completed his day's work while taking medicine. Her hands were in pain but she knew the consequences to deny Kanchan. Kamla was there she ran to Prajkta and said
"I will make Bibi ji!"Kamla came forward but Kanchan's one glare enough for the poor soul to back off.
"Is your name Prajkta ?"
"N..No"
"Go to hell then!" Sunita came out listening Kanchan's shouting
"What happened Beta!"Sunita asked
"Can't I have my favourite things in this house without asking anyone." Kanchan shouted at Sunita who gulped but stared at Prajakta who was also coming to get water for Kanchan. Kanchan rested on sofa and said
"I am tired today!"Kamla and Sunita looked at her bewilderment
"Beta Kamla can also make your favourite. See Prajkta is looking tired."
"When did you start to sympathise with her? Did you guide your son too for this chick?" This made Prajkta and Kamla flinch.
"Everyone started to feel for her suddenly? Is she whoring to your son?"
"Watch your words, Kanchan."Sunita reprimanded
"Don't you dare to use this tone with me. And you both go and make snacks for me, I dare you to see me here without any work here."Kanchan shouted and they both ran to the kitchen. Kamla noticed Prajkta and helped her. She saw her tears and prayed to God.
Kamla was washing the utensils when she saw Prajkta was feeling dizzy so she took the hold of plate and asked
"I will go and yor take a rest."Kamla asked when the halwa was prepared
"She will scold you!"Prajkta asked
"It's nothing new!" Kamla went to the room when she heard the door. Kanchan who was painting her nails got a phone call and put the call on speaker.
Conversation
"Hello Kanchan Mehrana!"
"Who is this?"Kanchan asked listening to the male voice
"I am Arvind Sheetal's cousin from the USA."he introduced
"Ohhhh Yeah yeah she told me so much about you. But why did you call me this time? How do you get my number?"
"Oh Ms. Kanchan it's my thing to know and yours to find out."they both laughed. Kanchan smiled listening his flirting tone.
"Okay now tell me!"
"Actually I wanted to know about the cook you sent today at Sheetal's home."Kanchan's mood fell and she pursed her lips and asked
"Why?"COntrolling her anger
"Tell me, because I have an offer.AN enticing offer."he said in a hoarse voice. Kanchan listened and asked
"I know Sheetal told me that I can earn by selling the food made by her so listen I am not interested. Don't know what this maid everyone is singing her song."he laughed
"Oh It seems to bother you? But I have an offer which make you earn a good amount in three days."Kanchan curiously asked
"Yeah! Kinda! She is just a maid for god sake."
"I have a solution for your problem."
" what?"
"Listen, I like that maid of yours and I have a farm house in the outskirts. I wanted her for three days for my pent up frustration. You know, work stress! So I will pick her up tonight and take her to my farm for three days. You can price this out.....any amount."
"Oh Yeah! The offer seems interesting! But she was not like that, she would throw tantrums a lot.SHe is not like your USA flings and whores."
"It's your problem Dear! I can pay you 10 lac for her!" Kanchan was stunned; she never knew Prajkta could be this beneficial for her.
Last few days she was fighting with her husband who was guilt stricken for Prajkta. Also he was in tension nowadays due to an inquiry held on him by commission. He did not give any money to Kanchan and his many cards were blocked. He was not giving her money for her wishes and hobbies or you can say addiction which was caught by a lady in the club who was superio's wife.rest was history.
"What!"Kanchan's mouth was opened
"Okay 20 lac?"
"Nope!" Kanchan was jumping while listening to the amount. She lost a huge amount in gambling so this was her cue to release her from debt and keep the rest of the amount for her pleasure. An idea popped in her mind to get her kidnapped from the house and let the whole family search for her. Then after three days she would insult but take her back on the pretext of kindness. No one would like her in this family and the growing affection would evaporate.
"25 Lac and it's done!" Kanchan offered
"Ahh okay!"he agreed.
"But there is one problem!"
"What now?"
"She is a hard nut to crack. She will not submit easily and I can't take risks so I will give her sleeping pills you need to take her in sleeping condition."
"Oh that's not a problem but I love that she is a wild cat. I love to tame them." Both laughed and hanged up the call
Kamla was listening but trembled at the vile intention of the sister of Prajkta. She quietly knocked on the door and came into the room. She put the plate on table
"Where is Prajkta?"Kanchan asked
"She was washing utensils!"Kamla informed
"Worthless whore! Tell her to eat this medicine for her body pain in body. Everyone thinks of me like I am heartless but it's not true."Kamla made a face and was disgusted but stood still.
"okay Bibi Ji.''Kamla ran to the kitchen and held Prajkta's hand. She pulled her harshly to her way to the cottage.
"What happened? Why did you take me here? I need to wash more utensils. And why are you packing my clothes." Kamla looked at her with teary eyes and sat on the floor. She sobbed hard and held prajkta's hand
"My daughter ran away from here." Prajkta was taken aback " This sister of yours is a vile woman. She sold you to a man for 25 lac for three days. She planned to give you these sleeping pills to give you as a painkiller then he will take you to his farm house for..for.."
"Noooooo!"Prajkta whispered not ready for another soul shaking betrayal
"Amma What will I do? Why is God punishing me like this?"her hands were trembling
"they are snakes, you gave them your time and age but they never understood your worth. Daughter this is the chance god gave you just elope. My child, go from here! Anywhere..any corner far from these monsters. Far from them before they emotionally blackmailed you and better say robb you in the name of relation. They took everything from you, I will not let them snatch your dignity. You're like my daughter, that's why I am requesting please run away. "
"Where do I go?"
"take this money keep with you go away from here." Kamla cried and Prajkta nodded. She kissed Kamla's hand and took the money and bag and went to the door. Kamla opened the back door, saving from the guard. She made Prajkta's bed with a quilt and went to the kitchen. She started to wash already cleaned utensils. After that she slept in the floor
Kanchan went to the cottage and checked for Prajkta and guessed she was asleep. She informed Arvind the same and started for their home. At 2:00 am he reached her home. Kanchan opened the gate and Arvind entered.
Time skips
Prajkta opened her eyes and looked around. The strange and unknown fear caught her senses. She found light blue walls with very beautiful flower designs. She was up and checked herself in jerk. Her head was pounding and the sweat trickled on her forehead. She clutched the comforter
"Where am I? Did he catch me?" she pulled off the comforter and stood up abruptly. The pain shot in her head. She was about to fall when two strong arms held her. She held those arms and looked at the owner with drowsy eyes
"Have rest, you are weak."she heard a masculine voice. She tried to remove his hold, scaring for her dignity but the person indeed understood her dilemma . She finally gave up and blacked out.
Next she opened her eyes. It was evening when she opened her eyes. Her pain was not that much but throbbing was there. She sat back lazily and jerked up remembering the last incident, she about to stand when agin two arms came up to halt her action
"Easy there, I am not harm." She looked up and found the two mesmerising black orbs, deep, soothing and comforting. She loosened her stiff body
"You!"HSe whispered
"Yes, Me!"His voice was husky
"S..So y..you b..bought me? P..please leave me. I don't have anything to ..."he went to her and offered her water. Her eyes went to the glass to relieve the parched throat . He again made her sit on bed and pulled a chair for him to sit
"You came in front of my car the day before yesterday ..I mean night, I was going to meet you as you forgot your medicine packet. I was returning back as it was quite late but I saw you at home and felt you needed medicine. But when I was just half an hour near your home ,suddenly you came in front of my car and you were injured. Sorry for the same."
"I..I am..w..was." Prajkta started to cry and sobbed hard. The person looked at her and rubbed her head
"I was going to inform your home but then I saw marks on your wrists. You were feverish. You were bare feet so I stopped myself and took you home. I felt you were in trouble. Sorry if I misinterpreted things."
"When I took you to my home I arranged for my friend DOctor who informed me ...that you were physically abused and very weak. You have low BP and still you were working. WHat kind of people are you living with? Due to weakness you were unconscious since day before yesterday."He looked at Prajkta for some words but she was mum
"Take your time to tell because I want to ask ...really"he started to stand up
"I..I want to go!"He frowned listening to her words
"your home?"
"No!"She almost panicked
"Then Where?"
"Anywhere but not there. They again .."
"Tell me."He urged but she started to sob hard. He was looking at her face which was red due to her crying.
"If you want I can lodge a complaint! Or .."Avinash was looking at her desperately but she was looking at oblivious, wanted to take out everything and she did taking deep breath and a series of tears started to pour
"I..I w.was married at sixteen on the pretext of eloping of my cousin sister Kanchan but my in-laws never accepted me. They beat me, verbally abused me and made a maid of the house. NO was never an option or choice for me. My cousin came back after marrying my husband and he was happy with her. Still they never released me. This was not less when I got to know they sold me so I ran away and met with the accident."She completed and Avinash was looking at her with proud
"You are such a brave person."
"Living like a maid in my own husband's house is my bravery?"
"Yes not losing hope to start a new life without any support."She looked at hilton find any lie but there was none.
"You were injured so I took you home and arranged for my friend cum doctor. You can tell me about your parents if you want to go there."
"No, I am an orphan."
"I am Avinash. I am working as a Software developer. I saw you at Sheetal's home while working. I thought you were a cook later, sheetal told me. She was my neighbour when they were living here. I am alone as my family lives in MP. I am 32 years old but never with any girl. I am earning a Six digit salary annually and also work part time so initially I have no one to spend. Also I am very broad minded. My family is after me to get married even though all my friends got married to prove they are not into me. Now my family pressuring me to get married and recently I have planned to get married. "Avinash told last words scratching his nape and Prajkta was looking at him with wide opened eyes and mouth
" Why are you telling me this?"She asked sceptical not taking his hint.
"My parents are nagging me for marriage but I never felt like marrying. I felt that I liked boys but this was not the case." he repeated the same thing again in anxiety
"Okay you can do it Avi!" he took a deep breath
" When I saw you for the first time I was bewitched. You gave prasad to Sheetal for Pooja but I felt like I got blessed on that day. Your tendrils were troubling you and I swear it took my whole power to stop myself to tuck them back. I.... I want to marry you ...even though I don't know your name, this is what I have been feeling since I saw you. " He looked at her and continued
"So yeah I kinda propose to you. I know it is hard to believe but this is true. I was coming to your house to tell you about my feelings. In a day and that night, driving made me sure of a lifetime partner as you. You came in front of my car and hit me. I can't resist the spark in me when I see you. Hell I even don't know your name but still fell for you deeply."
Prajkta was looking at him with wide eyes. He was rubbing his nape like he did some theft. Prajkta never heard such words for her ever. The man in front of her was a normal guy yet a handsome face. She was already burned so never thought that the person was the right choice or not.
"It's a NO Sir! I'm not worth even looking at, Sir. Please leave me on my own. I want to go."Prajkta pleaded, controlling her shuddering heart which was trembling in pity with the disclosure.
"Think wisely. You are hyped because of a series of betrayal. I agree but please think with a cool mind. Take time two months or two years or eternity but never thought to leave me. This place is safe and I give you my words that I would be decent."Avinash spoke out and Prajkta knew he was a decent man. SHe was scared and now his proposal. Her marriage was done in haste.
Avinash was on a chair and looking at her with hope but Prajkta moved her face to the window. He chuckled and respected her silence.
"Thanks for trusting me."
"I didn't agree!"
"But I know!"he added
"Now have food but first bath and change "Prajkta stood up and went to bathe. That night he arranged food and both called off the day.
Here everyone was searching for Prajkta as two months passed. Akash was penalised for fraud and faced a massive blow from his job. Pari was in bad condition as Kanchan was not taking care of her. Arvind was also nagging Kanchan for his debt so Kanchan was infidelity to Akash by sleeping with Arvind for money. She was getting money from Arvind to keep up her expenses and ready to leave Akash.
Kanchan one day fled with the money in the house with Arvind. Akash was broken due to her betrayal. He was also searching for Prajkta when Kamla told him everything she heard about Prajkta's selling to Arvind. Akash was broken and Kamla loathed him. Akash asked for forgiveness because of his indifference.
He was searching for Prajkta as he knew only she could help him with everything.
Here prajakta was living in bliss. She was getting a royal treatment. Avinash arranged a small library for her when she shared her interest in books. She decided to help him in chores as he refused to work. They both shared responsibility and helped each other. She made him learn a few dishes. They became good friends.
It's become a routine for both of them to spend their time with each other. Breakfast to Evening tea to dinner. Prajkta gave a life to his house, Avinash was everyday eager to go home to meet her, to see her big doe eyes sparkling with joy to see him.
Prajkta got to know Avinash, blessed with many things. He was a solitary person as his parents were living in another city with his brother and sister in law. She also talked with them and it was like if she said she was not happy she was getting everything she wanted. Parents were also happy to meet Prajkta. After getting to know about Prajkta everyone was angered and wanted to punish them but Prajkta told them about their daughter so they stopped nagging for Akash's punishment.
Akash's parents wanted Akash to marry but he was waiting for Prajkta's positive response. She asked Avinash to arrange plants and she prepared the back lawn. Avinash was an open person who shared everything. His parents bid bye and asked Akash to decide about his and Prajkta's future.
Prajkta made a decision and requested Avinash's parents to come home so that she could tell them her decision.
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