Humsafar

Chapter 9 - Ignoring is bad

Chapter Nine:

Pravya stood frozen, her heart racing as she processed the name that slipped from Ranbir's lips.

Ranbir: "PRACHI!"

The word hung in the air, and Pravya felt a jolt of shock course through her. She turned to face him, her breath coming in rapid, heavy gasps.

Pravya: (stammering) "What? What did you say?"
Ranbir: "Oh, it's nothing. I just thought of Prachi, and her name came out. That's all."
Gradually, Pravya calmed, but her heart still raced.

Pravya: "Okay, I'll just sleep with Dida then."
Ranbir: (frustrated) "Why not sleep here?
Why are you avoiding me?"

Pravya: "I said I'll sleep with Dida!"
Ranbir, feeling exasperated, shot her an annoyed look.

Ranbir: "Fine! I'll sleep elsewhere. You take care. Good night."
(He stormed out, leaving Pravya feeling desolate.)
Once the door closed, Pravya couldn't hold back her tears.
She covered her mouth to stifle her sobs, overwhelmed by a wave of sadness.

The Next Morning:
In the dining hall, everyone was gathered, and as Pravya entered, she took a seat beside Ranbir. But the moment that followed crushed her hopes.

Ranbir: "Dida, Mom, Dad, I have a meeting today. I'll be late."
(He stood and walked away, leaving a heartbroken Pravya behind.)

Dida: "Pravya, is everything alright?"
Pravya: (forcing a smile) "Maybe he's just busy with work, Dida."
(She stood to leave, but Dida stopped her.)

Dida: "Where are you going?
Finish your breakfast first!"
Pravya: "I have things to do. I'll be back soon."
(With a heavy heart, she left the table.)

At Ranbir's Office:
Ranbir was buried in work when Pravya entered his cabin. He looked up, irritation etched on his face.

Ranbir: "What do you want? Weren't you the one ignoring me?"
Pravya: "I... I came to talk."

Ranbir: "About what?"
Pravya: (her eyes filling with tears) "Why did you and Prachi separate?"

Ranbir: (confused) "Why do you want to know?"
Pravya: "Just answer me, please! Why did you part ways?"

Ranbir: "Because she cheated on me! She was having an affair. How would you feel if you were in my position?"
Pravya: "I understand that anger if you saw it yourself, but did you ever give her a chance to explain?"
Ranbir fell silent, guilt creeping in as he realized he hadn't.

Pravya: (voice trembling) "When you confronted her, did you ever think about her feelings? The love she has for you? What if she accused you of cheating? How would that feel?" (Tears streamed down her face.) "What if she told you that you had a happy life while betraying her?"
Ranbir was taken aback, absorbing her words.

Pravya: "You thought you were the only one hurt, but what about her? She had no clue about her own parents. You had your family; she had no one. Can't you see she's a person with feelings too?" (She shook him gently, desperation in her voice.)
Ranbir struggled to respond, finally managing to ask.

Ranbir: "How do you know all this?"
Pravya hesitated, anger and pain swirling in her eyes. She gritted her teeth, tears flowing freely.

Ranbir: (gripping her shoulders) "Tell me! How do you know?"
Pravya: (screaming) "BECAUSE THE PRACHI YOU THINK IS DEAD IS ALIVE!"
Ranbir's world shattered at her words. He released her shoulders, disbelief washing over him.

Ranbir: "What did you just say?"
Pravya didn't reply.
She wiped her tears and exited the room, leaving Ranbir reeling.
He sank to his knees, grappling with the earth-shattering revelation.

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

Precap: Ranbir's confusions are about to unravel. What revelations lie ahead?

Questions of the Day:
1. Why did Ranbir suddenly call Pravya "Prachi"?

2. What shocked Pravya when Ranbir mentioned Prachi?

3. Is Prachi truly alive?

4. What does Pravya mean by saying Prachi is still alive?

5. Is the story getting more interesting or less so?

Please share your thoughts in the comments! Don't forget to tag everyone!

Yours lovingly,
Sudha