Humsafar

Chapter 8 - Melodrama

Chapter Eight:

At the Kohli Mansion:
As he entered the grand hall, Rhea dashed toward him, grabbing his hands. He tried to shake her off, but her grip was relentless.

Rhea: "Ranbir, please! I love you! Marry me! I promise I'll treat you like a king!"
Ranbir: (jerking his hands away) "I'm not marrying you. Just get out of my way."

Rhea: (screaming) "No! You have to marry me! You're mine, only mine!"
Ranbir: "You don't get to decide that. I belong to Prachi, and you're nothing to me. Now step aside!"

Rhea: (screaming even louder) "You're mine, Ranbir!"
Ranbir: "No, I am not yours. Whatever fantasies you have will remain just that-fantasies!"
Just as he turned to leave, Rhea stopped him again.

Rhea: (taking a knife) "If you won't marry me, I'll kill myself right here! You can't leave me!"
The room fell silent, shock plastered on everyone's faces. Ranbir, taken aback, stared at her in disbelief.

"Then go ahead. Do it."

A hush fell over the crowd as they turned to see who had spoken. Leaning against the wall, with an unsettling smirk, stood Pravya.

Pallavi: "What are you saying, girl?"
Pravya: "Ranbir, I think your mom needs a hearing check. Maybe take her to an ear specialist."
(She settled on the sofa, exuding confidence.)

Ignoring Pravya, Rhea continued, "If you don't marry me, I'll end my life!"
Pravya: (laughing) "That's exactly what I'm saying! Go ahead!
I want to see your performance!
Someone should be there to applaud!"

Rhea: "You're crazy!"
Pravya stood, striding toward Rhea, snatching the knife from her grasp.
In a swift movement, she turned Rhea around, pressing the blade against her neck.

Pravya: "A knife isn't just for cutting veggies, you know. It serves many purposes."
Rhea: (terrified) "Please, let me go!"

Pravya: "But just a moment ago, you wanted to end it all. Now you've changed your tune?"
Rhea: "I want to live!"

Pravya: (leaning in closer) "Then tell me, why the theatrics?"
Rhea: (quaking) "I love Ranbir!"

Pravya: "And I know you lack the brains to concoct such a plan. Who's behind this?"
Rhea: "Mummy!"

Pravya: "Ah, your little puppet master."
(Pallavi looked nervous.)
Pravya: "Bravo, Mrs. Kohli! You should've pursued acting! You snatched someone's love and now this?"

Pallavi: "Pravya!"
Pravya: "Lower your voice, Mrs. Kohli. I'm not your daughter-in-law to be bossed around. If you don't stay quiet, I'll throw chili powder in your face! You really don't want to see my worst side."
Pallavi: (stunned)

Pravya: (smirking) "Just wait for the party news; it's coming soon!"
(She exited, leaving everyone baffled.)

Dida felt an immense pride for Pravya, while Ranbir suppressed a smile.

In Ranbir's Room:
Pravya entered and plopped onto the bed. Dida soon followed, wrapping her arms around Pravya in a tight embrace.

Pravya: "Dida, what's going on?"
Dida: (pulling back) "Thank you, my dear! You saved my Ranbir from Rhea's manipulations. He's been suffering for too long."

Pravya: "I know more than you think, Dida."
Dida: "How do you know?"

Pravya: (changing the subject) "Let's not go there." (She suddenly felt dizzy and sat down heavily. Dida rushed to get her water.)
Dida: "Are you alright?"
Pravya: "I'm fine, really."

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

Later That Night:
After a refreshing shower, Pravya dried her hair and noticed the pictures of Ranbir and his Prachi.
Tears filled her eyes as she admired the memories.

Just then, Ranbir entered with a tray of food, catching her attention.

Ranbir: "Please don't ignore me again. You need to eat; you look weak."
Pravya: (reluctantly) "Alright, fine."
They settled on the bed, sharing the meal. Pravya couldn't help but admire him, while Ranbir noticed a glimmer of joy in her eyes.
He wiped away her tears, bringing her back to the moment.

Ranbir: "I'll put this away and be right back."
(As he turned to leave, Pravya grabbed his hand.)
Pravya: "Stay! You haven't eaten all day, have you? Come finish this."
Confused yet intrigued, he allowed her to feed him. The atmosphere was warm and intimate, reminding him of moments spent with Prachi.

After they finished, Ranbir went to return the tray. When he returned, he found Pravya tidying the bed.
Ranbir: "You don't have to do that; I can manage."
Pravya: "No, I want to."
As she turned to leave, her foot slipped. Ranbir caught her just in time, and they shared a lingering gaze.

Ranbir: (frustrated) "What's going on? Why are you pushing me away? It worries me! I can't shake the feeling that you're hiding something."
Pravya hesitated, but then he uttered a name that made her freeze.

Ranbir: "PRACHI."
She turned slowly, shock etched on her face.

So, that's the latest update! I hope you enjoyed it!✨🫶

Precap: Special moments await!

Questions of the Day:
1. Why does Pravya keep ignoring Ranbir?

2. What prompted Ranbir to call Pravya "Prachi"?

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Yours lovingly,
Sudha