Humsafar

Chapter 2 - Staying with the Kohlis

Chapter Two:

Dida led Pravya to her new room, a space that felt both welcoming and mysterious.

Dida: "Pravya puttar, this will be your room. Make yourself at home."
Pravya: "Thank you, Dida!"

Dida: "If you need anything, just ask, okay?"
Pravya: "Of course, Dida." (Dida smiled and left the room.)

As Pravya surveyed her surroundings, the washroom door swung open, revealing Ranbir.
She gasped in surprise.

Pravya: "What are you doing in my room?"
Ranbir: "Excuse me, this is my room!"
Pravya: (confused) "If it's yours, why did Dida tell me to stay here?" (She called out.) "Dida! Dida!"

Dida: "Yes, what's wrong?"
Pravya: "Why did you give me this room? It's his!"

Dida: "All the other rooms are under renovation.
I figured you both could share this one for a few days."
Pravya: (reluctantly) "Alright, Dida."
Ranbir: (grinning) "Good night, Dida."
Dida: "Good night, puttar!" (She smirked and left.)

Ranbir locked the door, causing Pravya to feel a twinge of tension.

Ranbir: "Don't worry, you can sleep peacefully here."
Pravya: (relieved) "Thank you. I just need to change."

Ranbir: "The washroom is free."
Pravya: "Thanks!" (She headed to the washroom.)

After a quick change, she emerged in her night suit.

Her look:

Ranbir couldn't help but be captivated, but he shook it off.

Ranbir: "You can take the bed; I'll sleep on the couch."
Pravya: "No, I insist on the couch. It's your room."

Ranbir: "But is that comfortable for you?"
Pravya: "Not at all, I'm used to it."

Ranbir: (perplexed) "Okay then." (She turned to leave, and he called after her.)

Ranbir: "Pravya?"
Pravya: "Yes?"

Ranbir: "Thank you-for stopping this illegal marriage. You don't know how much I wanted to prevent it. You came at just the right time."

Pravya: "No need to thank me; it was my duty."
Ranbir: (smiling) "Good night."

Pravya: (smiling back) "Good night." (They settled into their respective places.)
Ranbir watched her as she peacefully slept on the couch, lost in thoughts.

Ranbir's P.O.V:
She's completely different from Prachi. The way she handled Rhea and stopped the wedding-everything about her is a contrast to what I knew.

He shook off the thoughts and drifted into sleep.

The Next Morning:

At the dining table, Ranbir joined for breakfast. Rhea, all dolled up, attempted to sit next to him, but he swiftly placed his hand on the chair.

Ranbir: "Sorry, Rhea, that chair is broken. Best to sit elsewhere." (She glared and took a seat next to Pallavi.)
Pravya entered with an air of confidence.

Her look:

She scanned the table and saw no empty chairs except the one beside Ranbir. With no choice, she sat down, inciting Rhea's fury.

Dida: "Pravya, I hope you slept well last night."
Pravya: (smiling) "Yes, Dida. After all, I had Ranbir with me." (Rhea seethed in disbelief.)

Rhea: "What? Why were you sleeping with Ranbir?"
Dida: "I told her to stay in Ranbir's room."

With a fake smile, Pravya shot Rhea a glance, enjoying the tension.
As she ate, she discreetly slipped a note to Ranbir, unnoticed by others.

Note: "Meet me at your office today for further investigation."

Ranbir nodded in response, and they resumed their breakfast.

At the Office:

Ranbir sat in his cabin when Pravya entered.

Ranbir:"Hi! What's up?"
Pravya: "I need to clarify some doubts about Rhea."

Ranbir: "Sure, go ahead."
Pravya: "On the day of Prachi's suicide, were all your family members at home?"

Ranbir: (thinking) "Yes."
Pravya: "Including Rhea? Was she there?"

Ranbir: (pondering) "I don't know. After separating from Prachi, I spent most of my time at the office."

Pravya: "Got it. Could you please sign here?" (She presented some papers.)
Ranbir: (confused) "Why?"

Pravya: "These are essential for the case. Your signature will strengthen our position."
Ranbir: (hesitant but agreeing) "Fine." (He signed and handed the papers back to her.) "Thanks, but why are you asking about Rhea? Is there a connection to Prachi's suicide?"

Pravya merely smiled, leaving Ranbir even more baffled.

Ranbir: Something isn't right. If Rhea had a role in Prachi's suicide, she'll pay for it.

As he left the office, Pravya walked through the corridor, glancing back at Ranbir's signature, sensing something amiss.

So, here's the update! I hope you all enjoyed it✨🫶

Questions of the Day:
1. Did Prachi really commit suicide, or was she murdered?

2. Why did Pravya need Ranbir's signature?

3. What made Pravya suspicious about Ranbir's signature?
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Yours lovingly,
Sudha