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4. Strong Manipulation Game

After getting out of the room,
Ram: Adi don't tell the Soods anything about the truth. Just tell them that I wanted to meet them as I want to discuss something. Sab ko aane ko kaho. Kunal aur Vik ko thik se plan batana. Koi bhul chuk nahi honi chahiye okay?
Adi: Absolutely Ram. I'll handle everything don't worry.

The went to the lawyer who was shuffling some papers.
The Lawyer: Mr. Kapoor. Come sign these papers.
Ram: Priya sit here. Bas thodi der.
Priya nodded and sat down on a chair.
The Interim bail was granted after the legal procedures were done.
Adi came with Priya's dress and gave it to her.
Adi(teary-eyed): Go change quickly. Ghar jaane wali ho.
Priya(teary-eyed but with a small smile): Thank you Adi.
Adi nodded with a smile and went to Ram who was still talking with the Lawyer.
An officer came to Ram.
The Officer: Mr. Kapoor these are your wife's jewelleries.
Ram took those in his hand with tears in his eyes.
Ram: Adi yeh maine kiya kar diya! I should've pestered her more that day. But I left believing Mom. Priya ko kitna hurt hua hoga yeh sab kholte huye. These hold huge values to her Adi.
Adi said nothing just caressed Ram's shoulder.
Priya came after changing her jail outfit into a salwar suit, looking pale and drained. She came to Ram who hugged her tightly.
Ram(tears falling from his eyes): I'm sorry Priya. I really am.
Priya: It's okay Mr. Kapoor. You didn't break my trust completely. You came for me and our child. That's enough.
Ram broke the hug and made her wear the wedding ring, her Malgalsutra and his mother's Bangles.
Ram(giving his sunshine like smile to her): Now you look like my Priya. Let's go Adi and Mr. Singhal is waiting for us.
Priya nodded with a small smile.

Soon they reached the parking lot of KM. Priya's face looked more paler than before. She was scared, no terrified of Nandini at that time. They all got out of the car. Ram held Priya's hand softly.
Ram: I'm here. Don't worry. I'll not let anyone hurt you both.
Priya just nodded with a blank face.
They started walking to the main entrance.

Priya stopped before entering the house as she started crying thinking about the day she left with her mother. She never knew that she'll be back in that house when everything around her changed drastically.
Ram caressed her head softly.
Ram: Priya please don't cry. Don't worry. Everything is fine. You are in your home now. No one will try to harm you. I promise. Come with me.
Ram held Priya's hand tightly and walked with her inside the house.
Tarun was crossing the living room hastily when he noticed his Ram Sir and Priya Bhabhi coming. His mouth made an 'O' shape in shock, a genuine smile came on his lips with tears in his eyes. He missed his Priya bhabhi so much as he got really attached to her.
He smiled at Ram who also smiled back after so many days that felt like ages to him.
Ram: Tarun please bring something light for Priya.
Tarun(nodding to Ram): Welcome home Bhabhi.
Priya nodded and gave him a small smile.
Tarun went to call Nandini and Shubham.

Ram made Priya sit on the sofa comfortably.
Ram: Mr. Singhal please make yourself comfortable.
Abhay sat down on an one-seater.
Just then The Sood Family entered KM. Meera entered with Sara and Ishaan, then Sandy with Akki. Then Kunal and Vikrant behind them.
Ram's blood boiled seeing Ishaan but more than that his heart pained seeing Akki who looked like a living, breathing corpse. All smiled looking at Priya except Akki whose face was just blank.
Ishaan ran towards Priya but Ram stood in front of her like a shield.
Ram: No. Stay away from her.
Sara: Ram Ishaan is just happy seeing Priya. Why are you not letting him see her?
Ram: Sara di maybe you should ask that question to your son and not me.
Sara deeply frowned and started looking at Ishaan questioningly.
Ram: Sandy, Akki tum dono aao Priya ke paas baitho. And you all sit on the other side.
Tarun came with a bowl of sooji ka halwa and gave it to Priya. Ram kneeled down in front of her when he saw her making a face.
Ram: Please Priya thoda toh khalo yaar. I know you're not liking it but starving yourself is not good for you both.
Priya nodded and ate a spoonful of halwa then another. Then suddenly she looked uncomfortable to him. Keeping the bowl on the table, she ran to the nearest guest room and went to the washroom. Ram ran behind her and when he reached he saw her throwing up her gut out. Ram went to her, holding her hair he started caressing her back. He saw her crying even then.
Ram: It's okay. It's okay. I'm here.
After that Ram helped her cleaning herself then they came out in the room. Priya was crying heavily. Ram hugged her tightly as he knew it's because all the days she was in jail this happened and no one was around her so she felt overwhelmed.
Ram: Don't cry Priya please. I'm going nowhere I promise you.
Priya(sobbing): I'm sorry.
Ram: Why?
Priya: For everything.
Ram: Hey! It's not your fault. I'm sorry for leaving you there in this condition.
Are you feeling a little okay? Let me take you to the bedroom.
Priya: No I'll be with you please. Mujhe nahi jana.
Ram: Ok ok. Then let's go back to the living room. Okay?
Priya nodded.
They went to the living room and saw Tarun in tears and Adi consoling him.
Tarun: I didn't know Bhabhi would feel bad tasting the halwa. I'm sorry.
Priya: Tarun it's not your fault. I'm not able to eat anything.
Tarun: Upma lau main? Or khichdi? Salad? They are your favorite.
Priya: No they taste bad. I don't even like the smell of upma or khichdi.
Tarun looked very very concerned. Then something hit his head and he ran to the kitchen then some seconds later came back with a freshly baked Croissant on a plate.
Priya: Mujhe nahi khana. I don't want to throw up again. I feel tired.
Tarun: Try it once. If you don't like it then it's fine.
Priya again made a face then took the plate from Tarun's hand and took a bite. It felt different to her in a good way. She took another bite and a wide smile came on her face. Ram was looking at her in astonishment just like everyone else in the room.
Priya: Mmmm...this is nice. Thank you Tarun. You're a savior.
Tarun was giving his victory smile to Ram who was still shocked to see Priya enjoying the Croissant.
Adi(a little angrily): Paternity test ki toh koi zaroorat hi nahi thi, Khane se hi pata chal jata tujhe. Gadha! Kya kya bolke aaya hai tu Priya ko uss din! Jo samjhate hain log bina sochke samajh leta hai! Brain bhi use kar kabhi! It's high time Ram.
Ram was looking downwards feeling ashamed of himself while Priya finished the Croissant with a smile on her face.
Tarun: Ek aur laun?
Priya: No no. I'm full. Thank you Tarun.
Tarun nodded with a smile.
Ram: Thank you Tarun and can please call Mom and Shubham?
Tarun nodded and went to call Nandini and Shubham.