Dhruv got fresh and went to see Kriti.
He was confused of Kriti's behavior. He peeked in, but Kriti was not in her room.
He went to the dining room and saw her maa. He asked –
Dhruv: Excuse me aunty! Where is Kriti?
Maa: She went to a nearby orphanage.
Dhruv: Orphanage?
Maa: Yes... actually my mother, I mean Kriti's nani was very attached to the kids of that orphanage. She often spend most of her time there. So I thought of making some donation on her name.
Dhruv: That's really inspiring! Can I go there? I need to speak to Kriti...immediately.
Maa: Yes why not...But is everything ok?
Dhruv: umm yes absolutely.... Its regarding work.
Maa: Ok then.
Dhruv left for the orphanage. On reaching there, he started searching for her.
After a while he found her sitting on a bench all alone.
He walked towards her and called out her –
Dhruv: KRITI!!!
Kriti turned around and was surprised to see him.
Kriti: You here?
Dhruv: (sat on the same bench) Yeah! I wanted to speak to you.
Kriti: Hmm.... How are you now?
Dhruv: I'm fine, but what happened to you this morning? You left abruptly... Can you kindly enlighten me by telling why (smiling)!
Kriti: Dhruv I need to tell you something, which you may not be aware of.
Dhruv: What?
Kriti: Did you know that Prisha had a sister? Did she tell you?
He was shocked!
Dhruv: Yes she told me that she had a step sister, but she never met her. Neither did she even see her. But how did you know that? I never told you.
Kriti: I know because...... (long pause) because I'm that sister!!!
Dhruv couldn't believe his own ears!!!! He stood up and looked at Kriti in amuse.
Kriti: I know it is shocking for you. But more than you I am shocked. Prisha was my sister!! And she is dead!!!
Dhruv: But how are you so sure about this. You never met her.
Kriti: No I didn't, but this morning I saw her picture in your wallet. Remember, I told you I once saw her in the mall? I can never forget her face.
Dhruv was silent. Kriti's eyes turned teary.
Kriti: I never got to know her. Whatever happened with my father was completely his fault. She had nothing to do with it. I had no grudges against her. I doubt she even knew that I exist! You were to get married to her! And now she is just gone. I can never meet her again!!
Dhruv went to her and sat on his knees in front of her. He held her hands.
Dhruv: There is nothing we can do now. I'm sorry that you got to know everything so lately! But I am moving on and I want the same for you. The only thing I can do is to promise you that this thing will never affect our relationship.
Kriti tried to put a smile on her face. Dhruv stood up and helped Kriti to stand. They spend the entire day in the orphanage. Dhruv decided to contribute some money towards the welfare of the organization. Kriti appreciated him. Later at night when they reached Kriti's house, she asked –
Kriti: So what do you exactly meant by relationship (eager)?
Dhruv: Ummm.....I meant the bond that we share.
Kriti: What bond?
Dhruv: This bond!!!!
Kriti: WHAT BOND?????
Dhruv: You know what I am absolutely correct when I call you dumboo!
Kriti: Hey listen MR. don't mess with me huhh.... Good night (irritated tone)!!!!!
Dhruv: Good night... (to himself) Dumboo (smiles)!!!
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RomanceDHRUV KHANNA, the new CEO of The Khanna Publishers. He is the most loving CEO the company has ever had. His life may seem normal to everyone but deep down his past still makes him restless. The pain doesn't let him move on. KRITI MEHRA, a bubly and...
