Don't let go..

Chapter 16

Elina had went on Prem's nerves ever since the phone call. If it would not be for Aashi, he would have personally sent Elina away. Prem hated the idea of her plan, it was a risky busines. On the other hand he really did not want to loose Aashi, so he would do anything to stay with her. He was afraid of the day she would remember everything, even if the doctors said that there is only a fifty per cent chance she will remember everything, he was still afraid. Prem's biggest sin was loving Aashi. He did not care if other would suffer, Prem had suffered long enough.

Prem was pretty excited about today. He could show off his dream girl to his friends. He knew he would cross ways with Arjun and that worried him. It was not like Prem feared him, but he knew that if he would understand what's going on Arjun would try to force Aashis memory and take her away. Prem feared losing Aashi. Elina insisted on crossing ways, but he would try to distance themselves from them.

A little later Prem and Aashi got dressed. Aashi was dressed in her new red Salwar Prem had gifted her and Prem in a black suit. Aashi was filled with a feeling of guilt and betrayal, yet she did not understand why. She could not figure out what had been bothering her the past few days. Aashi put on her engagement ring as Prem begged her before they left. She felt a little suspicious on why he insisted her wearing it. "Shall we go beautiful?" Prem asked. Aashi tried to force a smile and just nod.

Arrived at the party they were quickly greeted by the hosts and some of Prems business partners. He proudly presented her as his fiancée. Being honest Aashi could not stand the sound of it. It just did not sound right. "I have to make a quick call, I'll be right back." He said and left. Ever since the day he received the call he acted a little suspicious. Either Prem was hiding something from Aashi or he was lying to her. Aashi decided to get something to drink, so she went over to the little buffet and grabbed some punch. She hoped to get her mind off these thoughts.

Out of a sudden her heart started to beat faster. It was a weird feeling. She did not feel it when she was around Prem, one could be sure of that. She turned around to see Arjun walking in with a woman. Aashi did not understand her feelings, was she jealous? If yes why? She did not know him, at least not remembered him. She let out a deep sigh and drank her punch. Aashi's head started to hurt. Her heart wanted to remember him, but her mind did not let her. Few minutes later Prem returned and put his arm around her. If she could she would have pushed him away. Even if Aashi could not admit it his embrace sent down a shudder down her spine. She felt sick to her stomach. Despite everything Aashi tried to act normal, she knew this meant a lot to Prem.

Aashi was only focused on Arjun and who she assumed to be his girlfriend throughout the night. It did not seem to  bother him, because he could not remove his gaze form her either.
Arjun was filled with the same worries and suspicions as Aashi. He did not like what he was seeing the whole time. If they would not be in public Arjun would have slapped some sense into Prem's head for being so close to her and acting like they're married.

Later on Prem was talking to one of the business heads, while Aashi was just standing there. She would rather be at home and lay down, but she could not do that after all Prem had done for her. Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard footsteps coming closer.
Again her heart started to beat faster, for some reason she could not explain.
"Ah Mr. Sharma, what a lovely surprise to meet you here, why don't you join us!" The man said. Arjun's eyes dropped to Aashis engagement ring. A sudden feeling of anger approached him. He was now aware that Prem was not who he seemed to be. "Let me introduce you to Mr. Singh and his fiancée Ms. Kapoor." He introduced one another. Little did he know they were already familiar. Ajrun's blood began to boil. He could care less where they were right now. Arjun just needed to know what the hell was going on. "Okay what kind of dirty game are you playing?!" He yelled facing Prem. He grabbed him by his collar. "You will pay for this!"