the great transformation

**Chapter 27 **

" Abhi" I heard Purab screaming from downstairs.  Why do people have to scream  early morning ? 🤦🤦
" I said I will come down in 20 minutes . Then , why the hell are you screaming like an idiot ? " I asked frustrated.
Its because you took more than half an hour to come down.  Now shut up and eat your breakfast .We have to leave. " He said .
" Call everyone we will eat together" I said suiting myself on the dining table. 
" No I ate , Maan went to hospital, and about bhabhi , Maan  said she left at 7 itself so only person left is you. So shut it and eat I will be back after a conference call ".  He said and left. 
Though there are so many people in this house I have to eat alone🤕. Then my subconscious screamed at me back ' don't try to self pity . You were the one who slept till 10 ' I shrugged and served myself.
Heading out of my house I got into the car Purab joined me.
" Where are you coming ? " I asked him. 
" Anyway I don't have any work why don't I join you " he said.
" Do you even know where I am going ? " I asked him amused. 
" Not a nice place . Probably to hit someone to back out from doing a wrong thing or some kind of petty issue where you might end up fighting with anyone possibly being hurt . Wow!!!! That sounds thrilling. There will be some action scene too right . 🥺. " He asked with curious face. 
" Woah man easy ! Do I look like a street fighter to you ." I asked him
" Actually you should give me an answer . See yourself once. How you where before few years?  Ask yourself what was your profession then and now . Do you even realise Abhishek what you are doing to yourself... Do you... " I interrupted him .
"Don't you dare start with that in the morning and spoil things for me.  " I said and started to drive.  I was different before but it's not going to be okay and definitely not the same .

Pragya's p.o.v
   I opened the gate and entered into the house. Ms Lily was waiting for me at the living room. 
" You are pragya right. Nice to meet you." She said extending her hand. 
" Yes , nice to meet you too. " I said shaking my hands with her.
" Thanks for accepting my request and coming to my home. I am really impressed by your work displayed in the gallery.  I wonder if you would be willing to paint a wall. I want it to be in a natural theme . That room is upstairs . It is a small wall so it wouldn't take much of your  time. If you would like to paint the wall I would love to show the way. If not I understand. " She said with a smile. She happens to be the gallery manager's friend. She spoke to me in gallery a few time . A day ago I got a call from manager that her friend asked me whether I would be willing to do wall painting and murals . I love all form of art so I said yes to her . Now she is reassuring again whether I am willing to do this work or not. 
" And I am more than willing to do . I would be glad to see the room.  "  I said
She, with a genuine smile took me to the room . When I entered the room I felt hesitant.  The room was a little narrow with small windows. She went towards the window opened it and switched the lights on .she gestured  me to enter . I was hesitant at first but after opening the window I felt releived and entered in.  She showed me the wall . As she said that was a pretty small wall and it would just take half a day to finish.  I said her what I had in mind and gave her a visual sketch of what I am going to do. She was happy with the overall idea. 
" Okay you proceed and if you need anything do call. " She said and was about to head out closing the door. 
" Wait !!Ms laila " I called her in a shrill tone.  The thought of the door being closed just frightened the hell out of me. 
" Um... I am  ... Claus..tro..pho...bic do you mind leaving the door open? " I asked her .
" Oh fortunately it did not close "she put the stopper so that the door doesn't close  "Are these paints enough or should I sent my servant to buy more. ?" checking around.
" For now it fine. If I need more I will let you know before.  But I might need more water . " I asked . " There is an attached bathroom over there . Please refill when ever you want.  Do ask if you need anything. " She said and with a smile left the room.  I sat down on the chair for a minute relaxing.  After arriving at a conclusion I started to work switching the songs on .
I finished painting the wall with colour when ms.laila entered in . 
She was happy seeing the painting." Well I would like to appreciate myself for deciding to hand over the wall to you.  I did a great job " I giggled at her .
" it's not yet finished though " I said .
" Hey it's already 5.30  you want to continue tomorrow. " She asked concerned .
" No it will just take an hour.  I will complete it now and leave if it is not a problem " I replied .
" No it's fine carry on. " She said and left. 
And after and 1 and half hour I finished.
Went backward to have a full view of the wall . I was satisfied . Doing a job that give you satisfaction makes your life evenmore happier. I was finishing up so I could  when someone entered.
" Ma'am would you like something to eat.  " She asked following her laila came inside. 
" Yes pragya please eat something. "
" No I really have to start now " . I said
" In that case a coffee will not take too long . So you should have one I insist " she said with a bright smile
I nooded. " Okay freshen up and come down stairs " she said and went down.
I went inside the washroom . My face was a mess with paint and stains in my forehead and even in hair. 
I shook my head. I applied soap and started washing my face . That's when I heard
' Thud '.
Panic engulfed me.