FORBIDDEN LOVE

《6》

Pallavi reached home and directly went to her room, she didn't knew what was wrong with this crazy stranger called "Raghav Rao ". She was mad at herself for dancing soo closely to him that people started making assumptions on their closeness. Besides that the might Raghav Rao was showing too much interest in a simple girl like her. It was a silly crush she knew it!

On the other hand, in Rao mansion the party finished on a good note. Jaya and Kirti retired to their rooms after having soo much fun while Raghav changed himself in night wears and went to his study room. Farhad went behind him.

Farhad: Sir what's wrong?
Raghav: nothing!
Farhad: I know you are lying! I have been working with you soo many years but I never saw this look of hopelessness on your face. Is everything okay?
Raghav: yes! Everything is good. You go as you will be tired as well.
Farhad: ok sir! Good night!
Raghav: good night!

Farhad went away while Raghav was still thinking about Pallavi's words, he didn't knew why but he couldn't take her out of his mind. His whole being was distracted by just her thought. He needed answers.

Raghav p.o.v.
She is the first girl I have showed interest in but she is the only one immune to my charm and looks. I just can't believe that she is married, I need a clarification from her and I will get it by any mean.

Next day Pallavi was working in her office when her secretary informed her that someone came to meet her. She ordered Krishna to send him in. She was unaware a storm was coming on her way. She saw the door opening and in front of her stood "The Raghav Rao " in his full glory. She cursed under her breath that she should have asked the name of the visitor to her secretary. She masked her fear into confidence and Raghav was impressed.

Pallavi: Good morning  mr. Rao!
Raghav: good morning ms. Deshmukh!
Pallavi: I told you it's not ms but mrs yesterday.
Raghav: and I don't believe you.
Pallavi: why are you soo stubborn?
Raghav: and why are you rejecting my friend ship's offer?
Pallavi: look I really appreciate your efforts but I don't want to be in any contact with you.
Raghav: why?
Pallavi: because you are a businessman, who is under the eyes of press and media. I don't want to get involved in anyways with you.
Raghav: I will make sure that nothing of this sort happens with you.
Pallavi: why aren't you understanding?(frustrated)
Raghav: I'm getting everything! You just want to avoid me so you are giving these silly excuses. I won't back off Pallavi. Ardhamayinda! (Coming closer and tucking her hair strands behind her ears)
Pallavi: you will!(challenging tone).

Raghav went away while Pallavi was feeling scared because she knew he was powerful but didn't wanted him to ruin her image in society but somewhere in her heart she knew he won't let a scratch come on her.

Raghav reached his office and asked Farhad to get all details of Pallavi Deshmukh. Farhad was confused but he still complied to his boss's demands. He told and investigator and he gave them results in two hours. Farhad was shocked to see that Pallavi was indeed married like Raghav was saying. Farhad went into boss's cabin and gave him the file containing Pallavi's details. Raghav quickly read them and got to knew that her parents are no more but has an older brother, who is married and lives in another town. She was married to Deshmukh's family and her husband has passed away the day of their wedding in a car accident. Now everything started making sense that Pallavi loved her in laws like her own parents that's why she was handling their business when she could have just gone back. His respect increased for her a lot, he was happy that he have chances to marry ms. Pallavi.

Raghav p.o.v
I can't believe my eyes that Pallavi is a widow! That's the reason she was so concerned about what will people think. I stand a chance with Pallavi, I mean who will miss a girl like her. She is just perfect!

His thoughts chain was broken by a fake cough.

Farhad: what are you thinking sir?
Raghav: I'm thinking how to convince Pallavi for marriage?
Farhad: are you serious? You just met her a week ago.
Raghav: I know but this heart of mine has accepted her a long time ago. I want to be her friend, her saviour, her confidant, her life partner and most importantly her love.
Farhad: Sir calm down! You have already planned everything out but life doesn't go as our wishes. I think first thing is to convince your family and her family fir this unexpected alliance and then the rest can be taken care of.
Raghav: no, I want to convince Pallavi first.
Farhad: sir, that's not possible because she won't agree to you because she isn't still out of her husband's death trauma. Only people who can help you are her husband's parents.
Raghav: I think you are right but first I have convince my mother fir this alliance and I hope she agrees.
Farhad: she will because she is already soo fond of Pallavi's presence. This Rao family is already her fan. I hope everything turns out to be good.
Raghav: I wish soo as well.

In the night time in Rao mansion,
Everyone was having dinner and Raghav was scared of how to talk about his liking towards Pallavi to his mother. Eventhough he is a angry businessman but when he comes in front of his mother, he becomes a kitten. After finishing their dinner Jaya was sitting in front of TV with Kirti. They were talking but Raghav was getting nervous. In the end, he mustered courage and spoke his heart.

Raghav: I want to talk to you mummy!
Jaya: go ahead!
Raghav: I want to marry!
Jaya: really? Are you ready for marriage?
Raghav: yes, I...
Kirti: he should marry now anyway he is getting old and if he crosses 35, he won't get good alliances. (Teasing)
Jaya: Kirti!(glaring her)! Raghav so from now on i start searching for a suitable bride for you.
Raghav: mummy i have already selected a bride!
Kirti: you are a dark horse! Didn't tell us anything but have everything already planned out.
Jaya: who is the girl?
Raghav: Pallavi Deshmukh.
Kirti/Jaya: really!(excited tone).
Raghav: yes, I like her since i met her but she just avoids me but I want to marry her.
Jaya: do you know that she is a widow?
Raghav: I know but it doesn't matter to me at all. I want to marry her because I like her.
I want you to bring my proposal to her house and I know they will convince her.
Jaya: okay then I will go tomorrow. I'm proud of your choice Raghav, that girl is really a gem.

Jaya caressed Raghav's head and hugged him while Kirti joined as well. She was happy that Pallavi was coming to her house. She just hoped that everything turns out to be good.

Precap:
Deshmukh met Rao.

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