Hi Guys and my sis's,

I am back with another OS.I had this story running in my mind since long time...so I have written it here..I know like me all of u are frustrated with the current track..so here I have drafted this story where only Abhi &Pragya exists, this story has only Abhigya as casts and no other...sounds interesting, right??

Lets start...they are strangers as the title suggests and this contains 1 mature scene...which I have learned to write after reading everyone's story...please let me know how is it...

LONDON...11PM.

He is sad...

anyone can see from his face...it feels as if he lost what he had...he is not smiling...he walks through the corridor of his office and takes the lift...aimlessly walks outside the office...And walks...keeps on walking...he doesn't mind that cars are running in full speed...he might get dashed by a car...finally he reaches a bridge...

He stood on the top of the bridge and was ready to jump and closed his eyes remembering his past...he is about to fall

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"shall I push you??" she asked

He got scared and thought, Who the hell is she, turning to her direction, sitting little far from him...

"oh come on man...since when are u standing here......no..no..If I push u then it will be a murder..no..no..u try your own..

don't think just jump..I know u can do it...1..2..3...fush..."

He took deep breath and again flashbacks formed in his mind, motivating him to end up his life

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.but again she disturbed-"u shouldn't think much while doing it...just do it"

"are u a suicide consultant??" he couldn't stop himself from asking her..

"its common sense, man." she replied sarcastically

He took deep breath and again flashbacks formed in his mind

She got up from her place and now even she was ready to jump, it seems...

"God, I am coming to meet u" she spoke...he looked at her..

By that time, a speeding car approached the bridge...it was in such a speed that no one could guess what could be the outcome..finally it thrashed that part of the bridge where the couple(Abhigya) were standing...

It was such a disastrous accident that the car fall from the bridge, the driver died in that car itself when it touched the sea...bcoz cars automatically lock themselves when water flows inside it..Police was called...the grills of the bridge were broken...the couples(Abhigya) were injured...both fell unconscious due to the shock...

NEXT MORNING: 9AM.

Both woke up in a hospital next morning. Doctors informed that their medical expense would be taken up by the car owner himself, car owner's brother was drunk while driving...so all that mess happened...surprisingly both were saved and only got minor injuries..They were discharged from the hospital.

Initially, both went into different directions..later she thought that he is following her, wasting no time she turned- "why are u following me, I know defense skills, don't mess with me...Mr....Stranger??" she said nervously..

"listen miss Stranger, I'm not following you, just came to tell you that pls don't meet me again.."

"why will I?? you are not Shabbir.."

"who is Shabbir?? whoever he is...yesterday u disturbed me from doing suicide, bcoz of u I am alive today ...by the way, were u going to commit suicide yesterday??"

"no..I went there for sight-seeing"...she replied sarcastically.."will u try again now??"

"yes, and pls don't disturb me.."

"no don't go..I mean to say that try at night...no one will allow u to do it, its early morning many ppl will stop u and start giving u lectures don't do this...think about your family and blah blah blah.."

"yes u are right, so lets try at night at the same time."

"can we do it together, please..."

"dude, its not a tennis game that we need to do it together "

"sorry...actually since childhood I have always been dependent on someone..that's why I always need a push from someone...and I am going to be sure that it happens..so please.." she pleaded

"okay..but now what will we do...I cant go to my house, its sealed by the police." he said sadly

"okay,u can come to my house, no one stays there...by the way actually I don't talk to strangers, u know...childhood problem.." she replied like a child

"why do u want to know my name, anyway we are ending up our lives tonight."

"okay, let me call u-Mr. Stranger till then.."

TIME: 10 AM. (13 HRS TO GO)

He gave an impossible look and started moving from there. They started walking together as neither of them had money..after a long walk..both reached a tall building, he noted that she is taking him behind the building towards a door named-"FIRE EXIT"

"Oh hello, where are we going towards??" he asked in frustration

"we are going towards my home...actually I never get my house keys..so we will take the staircase and reach towards the emergency window of my house....don't worry its on 1st floor"she chuckled

"of course, I can climb that much"

"looking at your body I think you can climb 100 floors"

"thanks for your compliment" he replied sarcastically

"I am not flirting with u actually my Shabbir also has a strong body like u and when I saw u last night I thought u are so handsome just like my Shabbir...who will not accept u as husband....I mean if u live today then tell me na I will marry u" she noticed that he was not there, he already climbed the stairs and started opening the emergency window of her house..

"oh u reached...wait for me.."she quickly brushed away her thoughts of him..

He entered her house which was such a mess..one could hardly see the floor..all clothes were out of the cupboard, used cups and plates were lying on the bed..TV was on...phone charger was on the switchboard and its switch was on...

"do u have a dog too in the house" he said studying her 1BHK house..

"no actually...the maid is out of town for a week...otherwise I am very fussy about cleanliness, u know " with a pout

"lets see...do u have anything to eat??"

"yes..take water"she forwarded a glass of water while he sat on the bed

"oh u survive on water...That's why u are so slim"

"oh hello...u are a guest so I am giving u water first..u know Atithi devo bhava.." she then went to the kitchen to bring the food..

While waiting for her, he saw an unopened courier which read out a name-PRAGYA ARORA on the top...Now, he got her name..he wondered how he met such a crazy girl in his life...this girl who always speaks without thinking, is carefree, not minding about the mess in her own life...she invited a stranger to her house, without much discussion..

Throughout his life, he was a serious person, an introvert and meeting her at the end day of his life, made him think that what does God want to convey him..

His chain of thoughts broke when he smells something burning...and notices fog from kitchen

"Pragya!!!!" he shouted at the top of his voices...its been 1hour of meeting her and now he was restless

"I am okay mr..."she coughed and looked at the burning stove..

"what were u doing??" he said by closing the gas button and he opened the window aside and the exhaust fan so that smell and fog goes away...

"thanku" she replied

"that's not my answer...wait...u don't know how to cook??"

She nodded side-ways..

"I didn't feel the need to learn cooking...maid does all the work "

"so u should tell me first...do u have anything else in the fridge or should we go to a restaurant??"

"no, lets order it online"

"alright...actually I don't have any money..so please can u..."

"its okay...I'll pay for u...repay me in our next birth"

He chuckled to her reply...

TIME: 12PM. (11 HRS TO GO)

"tell me whats your problem why did u chose to commit suicide" he asked her while waiting for the food which showed 10mins delivery on her mobile app..

"first u start Mr. Stranger"

"I don't have one..but many problems in my life...I always feel that God did injustice to me....

My parents always fought with each other...both physically and verbally..they never thought about me....I felt lonely...music was my companion...I had fewer friends in my childhood, somehow I couldn't open up with anyone...couldn't share my problems with them...in vacations I never stayed at home, either I would go to summer camp or to my grandparents house...

One day, dad was so angry that he stabbed my mom...I was witness to that incident...dad went to jail, I completed my education staying with my dada-dadi...later they too died leaving me all alone in this cruel world...

I took up my dads business, but I failed in that...the business is now in loss...I have 2cr debt on head...investors have stopped investing after knowing my fathers case" he said while hot tears touched his cheeks..

Ting-tong

"food came at the correct time.." she said and opened the door...

Surprisingly she asked-"what about your love life??"

"I don't have any girlfriends...never experienced love...after seeing my parents scenario, I feel no one should marry"

"it happened to your family, it doesn't mean that the whole world should follow it, I me.."

"do u believe in love??"asking her by cutting her speech.

She abruptly stood up taking the plates...after sometime she came with a pair of clothes for him..

"thanks"

"u can change here, I will use the washroom.."

"Okay..

"I have a pair of extra slippers, u can use it if u want"

"oh yes, please"

After wearing the slippers, he was uncomfortable as it was not of his size..

"your slippers are too short for me "

"oh..don't worry in next birth, I will but slippers of your choice"

He chuckled to her reply, this girl is really mad, god knows what must have happened to this girl, he thought while looking at her who is entering the washroom.

He waited for 15mins, there was no sign of her coming out of the bathroom. There was not a single sound heard in the apartment..he wondered if a girl needs this much time to change clothes...now, he gets a nature's call..he has to use the washroom(as its 1BHK, so there is only 1 washroom)..he banged the poor door harshly..

There was no sign of her calling out...his heart-beat increased...what if she attempt to kill herself??? he brushed his thoughts as they mutually decided to end their lives together tonight.

Finally, he opened the door...and there was Pragya on the ground..a white liquid oozing out of her mouth..unknown fear gathered in his spine..

Wasting no time, he carried her in his arms and took her to hospital..Doctor told that she had swallowed bleach bottle.He looked at her fragile body..

"u shouldn't think much while doing it...just do it" he recalled her saying when he met her at the bridge last night.

what might have happened to her that she took such drastic step, he thought....he noticed marks on her hands...clearly she attempted suicide more than once..

What could he do...she was kept in observation for 2hours...

As she was unconscious, he thought to visit his own house and collect his belongings...he reached his house thru the same technique...climbing up thru emergency window...collected his clothes and some money with him..

Later he reached her house..first thing he decided was to clear the clutter...it took him 2 hours to clean the house..he found the house-keys and took it with him...he left her house, as it was late, Pragya must have got up.

While walking towards the hospital, he noted a speeding car, its speed must be 70-80kmph....without any second thought..he stood in the direction of the car, clearly to die..blame the driver's presence of mind, the driver changed the direction of the car...Slightly touching him (abhi)...he fell and two of his left-hand fingers were below a speeding cycle's wheel..

He was rushed to hospital...he met Pragya who was in an angry mood...

"why did u do this??"

"I should ask the same question.."

"come lets go..."

"u didn't answer me" he asked while paying the hospital bills for both...

"what do u think of yourself..huh...thank god u are safe...I mean that..that car just touched ...how could u do it without me..."

"the same way you did without me"

TIME: 4PM. (7 HRS TO GO)

They came out of the hospital and marched towards Pragya's home...

she asked him seriously-"did u notice one thing, we...."

"yes..I got to know that u don't eat properly...doctor informed me and advised me to take care of u so that u don't try to attempt 2nd time....I mean that's your 3rd time.." he replied cutting her speech

"I don't care what that doctor said...I was asking u..."

"but I care...that Dr told me that u are fine physically not mentally...this is not your 1st day of taking such a drastic step, u had multiple attempts, didn't u??" again cutting her speech..

"whatever...but that's true that I had multiple attempts...bcoz I am fed up of my life..I just want to die peacefully" she had tears flowing down her cheek...she continued her walk, while he stopped there..

"are u coming??" she asked him politely turning back..

After a silent walk...he broke the conversation

"u were telling me something.."

"oh yes..I mean to say that in 12hours of meeting each other..we have tried multiple attempts we are still alive...just look at it..we met at the bridge, tried to jump together we were stopped by that car...then we met in the morning, I tried to sip the bleach bottle and u tried to stand in middle of a high speed car and again we survived...why is it happening like that....in 12hours, multiple attempts, every time we failed...why??"

"its bcoz u are not ready to die, its just giving excuses simply..." he replied angrily

"I have equally tried the same as you...but just think of it....tell me one person who survives after having a bleach bottle...I read that it slows the heart rate and lowers the blood pressure, resulting in chest pain,one may die in shock or slip into a coma...but here I am who just left the hospital with warning from doctor to eat light food for 3days..huh.."

He knows that she is indeed right but he had no answer to that question...she asked him-"did we leave something behind in our life...something very important..which is unfulfilled.."

This made him think about his past...flashbacks started to form in his mind...he recalled his PA telling him that he is a great businessman but the current situations are not in his favour....he remembered his dadi guiding him on her death bed that he should continue his music, which brings him into to a different world....he recalled his dadaji telling him on his(Abhi's) last b'day that in his next b'day he should be with his wife....

He brushed up his thoughts and replied to her that he has no such unfulfilled task...he took her to her building thru the normal route and opened her door...she was shocked..

"hey Mr. Stranger...how did u get my keys....omg whose house is it??..its not my house..is it yours...but the building is same....floor is same...oh do u live in opposite flat...how come I didn't notice u??"

"listen...this is your house, I had time so I cleaned it..."

"oh thanks...but why did u do this, anyways we are going to die"

"hmm"

"I didn't know I had 2 sofas in my house...hey where did this cupboard come from???....I don't remember when did I buy this..."

"do u even remember when did u use it last, when I opened it, it was empty...you had made your house as a cupboard....seriously I mean that by mistake God made u as a girl...u look like a girl only physically.." he said while sitting on the sofa..

"what do u mean??" she asked him curiously

"I mean that u don't know cooking, house-keeping.."

"so do u know all this??" she asked raising her eye-brows

"of-course I do...I cleaned up everything...and cooked dinner for us.."

"oh really...thanks...do u need tea??"

"I prefer coffee...but there is no coffee at your home"

"oh yes, more than me u know my house now.....by the way, u know Shabbir also likes coffee"

"since morning u are telling me about Shabbir, who the hell is he??"

"he is my crush, I wish to marry him..but he is married to Kanchi and has 2 sons also " she replied with a sad tone "actually he is a TV actor and now he is working in kumkum bhagya and he has paired with Sriti jha...God I just loved their Jodi so much...I never miss their episode u know.." she continued

"come on Pragya, he is just an actor and by the way let me tell you frankly they work for money...u must be their fan, but in reality they earn money only from u guys....I know that bcoz in my business we need actors to promote our brands...the couples act as lovers on-screen but I tell u off-screen they don't even look at each other...they bear each other only bcoz their fans love them seeing together...and if you tell me that Shabbir is married then I am sure that he must be away from Sriti..."

"whatever u say but I really like him yaar...

by the way..u came to know my name....accha u know what in that serial...Sriti's name is also Pragya...so is your name Abhishek??" she looked at him with much expectation..

Ting-tong..

Before he could reply..the bell disturbed their conversation..Pragya went to open the door

"oh thank u so much bhaiya.."she closed the door..and looked at him..."see what I got"

He looked at the keys which was in her hands and guestured as "what" look..

"come I will show u my Pilu...actually I lost the keys and now the watchman saw it somewhere and returned it to me.. "

They went downstairs and he was definitely not expecting this one...a cute yellow Mercedes car..

"come sit in the car...I will drive"

He obeyed her and sat...

"hey Pilu meet Mr...Stranger and Mr. Stranger meet Pilu.." she started talking with the car

people keep names of their pet and here she is keeping names of a car, what a mad girl she is..., he thought but obviously if he spoke, she will kick him out her car..

"oh hello..where are u lost...speak to my Pilu.." she told him when he gazed at her..

"hey Pilu..how are u... friends??"

She laughed at his statement and replied "she only listens to me...okay come on Pilu...you slept for 15days now get ready we are starting...be a good girl...behave properly in front of guests okay..." she chuckled at her own words and then started the engine and drove the car...

TIME: 5PM. (6 HRS TO GO)

"where are we going??" he asked

"to that bridge, it will take 3hours to reach the city due to the traffic "

"oh..you didn't tell me your story yet??"

"you didn't tell me your name yet??"

He chuckled at her response "my name is ab.."

The car stopped suddenly, she tried a lot but failed...defeated Pragya started to scold "Pilu...what happened to u..see I wont disturb you, I am going to die today...and u cant leave me today..please start yaar"

After n number of attempts, the car didn't start..Abhi noted a paper on the desk front and shouted at her"Pragya, u are a crazy fellow, u last filled your car with half-a-litre petrol last month..see the fuel tank is empty.."

He came out of the car...they were at mid-highway. He cursed her for all this..

"oh hello...Mr...why are u shouting at me??"

"then what else shall I do with u...who talks to a car like a mad...u lost your car keys for good 15days, maybe that watchman had used your car..how can u be so irresponsible, Pragya??"

"u should thank me first, I gave my house to stay, gave u food and now this car is not responding ....so u are scolding me...Instead of showing gratitude, u are showing me attitude..huh...unbelievable...good that u have no girlfriends...she would have run in the 1st day itself.. " she shouted back

He couldn't stop himself,he pulled her closer with don't mess with me attitude...she gave a non-interested look..

Unknown to them, they stood in that position for long, conveying to each other their insecurities...soon they started to walk silently..she broke the silence

"I was born to my parents on their 10th marriage anniversary, after lot of treatments and taunts from relatives. May be that's the reason why I am so pampered. Whatever I wished was presented to me at the drop of a hat...my parents loved me so much unlike yours but one is never satisfied with what one has...I fell in love with my best friend, my neighbour, my childhood friend-Nikhil.

I proposed him, he didn't reply, unable to bear his silence since a month, I forced my parents to talk to his parents. I felt relieved when I got a "yes" from him and his parents. Days passed by, everything was perfect. Engagement date, wedding date, invitation cards, everything was set...he too seemed very happy.

(in-between her sobs) Yesterday was our marriage day...a night before that, I picked up his phone call, he was busy at that time, I picked it up and that lady was shouting madly at me...when I asked her she replied that Nikhil went to her house last night, enjoyed with her but did not pay her...so she was asking money for that...I couldn't understand what to do...she sent a video to me as a proof... "

That was enough for her to stop walking..she cried and Abhi couldn't see that, he immediately called for a hug, to which she reciprocated.

This was their first hug in their life-time...both felt something different..emotions flowed from their body...she stopped crying and enjoyed embrace in his broad chest..even for him, she was the 1st girl whom he could hug, he cuddled her like baby, soon they realized their position and parted from the hug..they sat on a near by tea stall.

He asked her-"what did u do next??"

"I went out of my house, I don't remember but I got drunk in a bar. (yesterday)Morning, I got up from my bed and realized that I am in a hotel...I went to my house,I went to him immediately and in front of guests I slapped him. I showed the video to everyone...he apologized immediately and said- "I promise u it was the 1st & last time Pragya...please forgive me...I wont do it again"

I replied-"the mistake u committed...I did the same last night...I promise u it was the 1st & last time Nikhil...I wont do it again...can u forgive me, please??"

"no I cant" Nikhil bluntly replied and left that place.

"oh" Abhi replied "he was not meant for u."

"don't say like that...what would u do if u were in that place at that time" she defended Nikhil..

"firstly, I would never do such a thing with my girlfriend...and I think he was not worth of your love...I think it was done forcefully"

"what about me...I loved him dearly"

"to hell with your love, you cant force him...what if it was his planning to shoot a video with his girlfriend...I mean think of that angle Pragya...now that girl will get pregnant if they didn't use protection and then she will return with their child" he replied with disappointed look.

Hot tears flowed from her eyes continuously...how could she be so careless...yes, it was true that she forced her parents but now her own wish ruined her life...meanwhile Abhi bought tea for her..

She said while sipping tea-"thanks for opening my eyes...I never thought from that angle...my only complaint is that if he was not ready,he could have told me...what was the need of hiding it"

"now u came to know why was he silent for a month when u proposed him" he replied..she nodded and realized the red-flags that was given to her

Suddenly, his eyes went to the TV placed nearby, the news flashed that the bridge is under-repair and will open by mid-night. They read the news and she again reminded him that they are failing in every attempt they plan to end their life. Disappointed, they marched backwards and she alerted the nearest petrol-pump about her car' condition. They took the car filled it with petrol and she drove the car back...It was already dark outside and they were eagerly waiting for mid-night...both of their minds were thinking the same that why are they failing in every suicide they try and why did they meet each other, what purpose does it serve..

TIME: 7PM. (4 HRS TO GO)

They ate the food silently and Pragya thanked him for the dinner that he had prepared for her... Later, Abhi decided to sleep for sometime..

"I will sleep on the sofa, u can use bed" she told him.

"why....I mean lets reverse it...u on bed and me on the sofa"

"leave it...u will fall...it is not meant for your size"

"my size...actually yes, why not in my size, 2 Pragya's can fit in.."taunting on her slim-figure..

"it wasn't funny.."

Abhi slept on the bed, but Pragya was wide awake, she couldn't sleep thinking anyways she will sleep tonight permanently...he got up after 1hr...as they need to reach the bridge by 11pm..

He saw her sitting at the window panel, but couldn't see her crying and asked if she still misses Nikhil..

"yes, I still do and I cant stop doing it.."

"u need to forget him and come out of it asap otherwise u will be unable to move on."

"I don't want to move on, that's why I want to end up my life...if its not Nikhil, then its not anyone else"

"what about your parents, Pragya?? have u thought about them?? u told me that they got u after so much struggle...how can u leave them alone??"

"I don't know, I just want to.. "

"it means u are selfish Pragya.." cutting her in mid-"You know my story, right??...still u didn't improve...I am now suffering of my fathers deeds...but look at yourself, your parents gave whatever they could afford, but they cant buy your destiny... what if Nikhil is not written in your fate, may be it wants you to be with someone else..."

"you wont understand this Mr., u cant bcoz u haven't loved someone...love is not something that u can do it with anyone, it happens only once, only with someone special"she replied looking at the window.

He stood silence. She thought he cant argue with her further on this topic..

"you know what.."He said facing her while leaning on the window panel "my dadi used to tell me that I should marry a girl of my choice, when she was alive...I never took it seriously, but now I think I have found her."

She smiled widely while tears are still on her cheeks, she could easily guess it was her whom he was referring to.

"do u think I am lovely??" she asked him with a wide smile on her face wiping her tears and standing on the floor

"yes, why not. I really felt bad for Nikhil, but its good for me"

"see, I fulfilled your last wish"

"what?? I didn't tell u my last wish" he was confused as to how she guessed it

"u said that u have never fall in love with someone...so.."

"Pragya let me tell u one thing, for the first time in my life I have seen a person who is honest, frank and soulful.." he told her maintaining the eye contact..

A line that made both of the lonely pair to strain in silence followed by the sound of rain drizzles.Abhi moved forward and downed his head to look at her and she eventually lifted up her head to capture his gaze.he parted away from her saying-"tell me one thing, did he really loved u..". she jerked on him while he continued-"I am asking bcoz as I said that u seem to be honest and true, then how come he didn't feel that in u??

If I would have been in his place, then sure I will arrest u in my heart and let u know the world from my eyes.. " he completed..

She gasped at his statement and with little thought she replied "I think Nikhil, couldn't feel my true love bcoz he is not pure." she paused for few seconds and continued "he is not as pure as u...pure as u Mr. Stranger..

We met 20hrs ago, we were strangers b4, I felt u are pure, even though u know your life is unwished, but u still tried to do the best...u tried handling your fathers business, tried to repay the debts taken from the public, took care of your grandparents as a son should. You are right Mr, I think Nikhil doesn't deserve me "

TIME: 9PM. (2 HRS TO GO)

He couldn't stop himself to reveal his name to her as he is fed up of listening Mr. Stranger from her mouth "Pragya, my name is- Abhishek"

Pragya widened her eyes, she couldn't believe her wish came true. Both laughed at this. She asked him if he was joking to which he replied negatively.

"Abhishek, u told me that in childhood whenever u would be sad, u used to sing.."

"yes, so??"

"why didn't u continue your passion??"

"My fathers business flopped and so grandparents wanted me to handle it...I had to do it, but I still sing and play guitar"

"that's great...I have a guitar, sing for me"

"what??"

"yes, please...Please bear with me..only today na...please" she pouted and he couldn't say no to her..

"guitar is too sexy"

"thanku" she replied sarcastically.."take this and start"

He cleaned it with a cloth..and started to sing..

"ek ajnabbe hasina se

ek ajnabi haseenaa se
yoon mulaaqaat ho gayi
phir kyaa huaa ye naa poochho
kuchh aisi baat ho gayi

I happened to meet
a beautiful stranger (girl).
what happened after that, don't ask,
because some such thing happened (that I can't tell).

wo achaanak aa gayi
yoon nazar ke saamne
jaise nikal aayaa ghaTaa se chaand
chehre pe zulfen
bikhri huyi thin
din mein raat ho gayi

She came all of a sudden
in front of my eyes,
as if the moon coming out of the clouds.
Her hair was spread
on her face,
as if night had fallen in the day itself...

ek ajnabi haseenaa se
yoon mulaakaat ho gayi

jaan-e-man jaan-e-jigar
hotaa main shaayar agar
kahtaa ghazal teri adaaon par
maine ye kahaa to mujhse khafaa wo
jaan-e-hayaat ho gayi

"O life of my heart, O my beloved,
had I been a poet,
I'd have said a ghazal on your styles"
when I said this, that life of my life
became angry with me...

ek ajnabi haseenaa se
yoon mulaaqaat ho gayi

khoobsoorat baat ye
chaar pal kaa saath ye
saari umar mujhko rahegaa yaad
main akelaa thaa magar
ban gayi wo hamsafar
wo mere saath ho gayi

this beautiful thing,
this togetherness of a few moments,
I'll remember it all my life.
I was alone,
but she became a companion,
and joined me...

ek ajnabi haseenaa se
yoon mulaaqaat ho gayi"

She clapped and couldn't believe her eyes had tears. Of-course, she knew that he mentioned her in the song.She hugged him tight and he hugged her tighter. He kissed her nape and in return she kissed his neck.She had strange feeling hugging him, it wasn't her first...she has hugged her so-called lover-Nikhil, but Abhi was different..he twriled her around and unknowingly, both fell on the bed.

"I want to love u Pragya" he hesitated saying as if he wants a permission from mother to eat chocolate

"you can...anyways I am so pretty" she chuckled at her own reply..

"thanks for stopping me to jump yesterday, otherwise I wont knew that a pretty girl exists in this universe."

"I can understand" she replied seeing him impatient to kiss.

Their lips met for the first time, a very slow and smooth rhythm was followed. Soon, they were so engrossed in their kiss, that they forgot they had to leave for leaving the world...they start to fight for dominance, he kissed her lips inch by inch and then her face,her neck, her nape... she moaned his name and it added fuel to his burning desire...they were out of control...started to get rid of their clothes...she encountered his strong muscled chest and so did he with her fair and creamy body...she was getting shy all the while and he guessed she is a still a virgin....she was wet in her south and he too was getting hard..

When he was about to unfasten her jeans, she stopped him, he noticed her tears and got panicked. She consoled him and hugged him. "I didn't do anything" she cried in his bare chest..

"hey, what happened to u..is everything okay??"

She faced him and he cupped her face, she replied- "I didn't do anything on that day..."

"what are u speaking about??"

"on that night...when I got to know about Nikhil's video with that girl...I got drunk in bar and I couldn't go to my house...I booked a room in a hotel near to my house..and slept there ALONE" she told him maintaining eye-contact..and stressed the last word..

Now, Abhi got to know the truth that she was playing with Nikhil on that day, just to listen his answer.He could understand her situation when he left her. He hugged her tight and understood that she is innocent,honest and loyal to him. She couldn't feel right being with him...

"Pragya, you are no.."he said while hugging her

She parted the hug and cut him in mid-"I am sorry Mr. Stran...Abhishek....lets go its late"

He didn't reply and saw her taking her clothes from the bed. He too got up and did the same..

TIME: 10PM. (1 HR TO GO)

B4 leaving he held her hands and said-..."I want to say u something....I really..I really like u Pragya...I know that u love him but I always wanted to have a wife like u,who is caring,loyal and honest....its been exactly 24hrs of meeting with u but u told me everything honestly...I really appreciate that but I think that u deserve...I mean Nikhil doesn't deserve u..I know that your love life has failed but don't end up your life bcoz of him...after your death he might get another one...but your parents wont get a princess like u... "

"thanks Abhishek for liking me...but my decision is final, I want to end up up, lets leave only 1hr is left.." replied Pragya emotionless.

Pragya took her car keys and left the room. Abhi followed her. She drove the car. After sometime Abhi broke the silence.."what if we fail this time too??"

Pragya was stunned...yes may he maybe right as they have tried number of times and yet failed, with full confidence she replied that they wont fail..

"I said 'if we'...if I fail, then I would give my life a 2nd chance...I will leave my fathers business and agree to the world that I am bankrupt...and will start another one. "

"I wont give my life a 2nd chance....I will make sure that I don't see the next morning.."she replied concentrating on the road

"Pragya, I love u" he said looking at her

She looked at him in surprise, not minding to apply the breaks...her car bashed into the front car's back...The driver must be in a bad mood & opened the door of his car...it was clear that he is going to scold Pragya..

Pragya gestured to Abhi that she will handle the situation.

Abhigya got out of the car....the man said-"hey young lady...seems u are new in driving...don't learn driving in the night, don't u have such a common sense....hey u Mr. Driver(pointing to Abhi)...please teach her "

"oh thank you Mr....you opened our eyes...but u know what u really look cute in anger..please scold people often...okay " Pragya replied to him with a pout which is enough for anyone to leave anger..

"means u want me to scold u..." he told her without melting on her pout while Abhi was speechless.

"I didn't tell u to scold me but I bet if u don't reach home on time, then definitely u will get scolding from your wife "

"please don't change the topic...see what have u done.."he said pointing to the scratch on the car.

"don't worry my car is more expensive than yours...see I am so calm"

"u are saying this bcoz this car is your parent's...u must be from a rich family and u can afford another car....but for me...its my first car from my first salary....I am not as blessed as u...I haven't proposed to my gf yet becoz of my financial condition..."

"I am sorry...I can pay u for the loss and will be careful next time" said Pragya in tears..

"its okay..I will manage that at-least have that much money.." he relied and went in his car..

Abhi looked at her and then sat in the car, he thinks she gets comfortable with any stranger on the road..this incident was enough for Pragya to realize her mistake and she turned to him-"you were right...I am sorry...I promise If I fail today in my suicide attempt...I wont try for 2nd chance, I will give 100% chance to my new life...I will forgive Nikhil...and marry him.."

"good...I expected this from u" he replied

"do u remember the time we met yesterday"s he asked him

"yes...I remember I left from office at 11pm, so met around that time "

"oh...I was at the bridge since 6pm, so I didn't notice the time"

He notices such minute details of me...I dont remember the shubh muharat of meeting him....oh God...If I die today...please unite with him in.my next birth.., she thought while driving..

MIDNIGHT : 12AM

They reached the bridge and climbed it..they look towards each other gesturing to start,

"Thank you Abhishek for coming in my life...in just 24hrs u have taught me so much...I always wanted my life-partner to be like u....the one who accepts my past, supports me in my present and encourage me for future " she told him seeing his eyes..

"I should say this" he smiled and continued-"thanks for coming in my life".

Saying this they looked in front and holding hands, they jumped. This time, they really jumped...and off they went to the depth of the sea....it was really cold and they started to freeze..

Abhi shouted-"Pragya, I cant swim"

"why do u want to try to swim, we came here to die and not for swimming" she shouted

"Pragya...I don't know how to swim.."

"its good ...u will freeze and die"

From nowhere the coastguard came and sent an orange ring for saving them.

Helplessly they moved towards the ring and were saved. They reached the ship and they were taken care by the police(Dude, its London and not India) they were again saved and this time it was a green signal given by God to them to start their new life.

NEXT MORNING: 6AM

They got up and Police warned them of doing any such stunts in future. They were dropped on the same bridge and Pragya reached her car (Pilu) and she told him to accompany her, to which he agreed. After 3hrs, they reached Pragya's parental house in Paris..

"do u live here? in Paris?" he asked in amazement

"yes. I was born and brought-up here"

"then what were u doing in London??"

"I completed my Masters from London school of Economics...so I was staying there...in that flat..my father bought it for me in my name.."

"does your parents know that u were there, yesterday??"

"I don't know that...I switched off my mobile and cut my landline connection...come lets go inside"

It started raining slightly. Both came out of the car, Abhi was not willing to come-"Pragya, I wont come...u go.."

"Aree...just come and meet them na...sit for a while and then go...chalo"

"no...u have done enough fro me....let me go my way.."he said sadly and began to move in opposite direction

"u can take Pilu with u" she said..

"but she listens to u only...na.."

"from now on, she will listen to u.."

"no Pragya, please let me go...I cant take this...yesterday u let me in your flat, you paid for lunch, your Pilu, I don't want anything else...I cant show my attitude towards u "

"I am sorry but I didn't mean that way.." she said remembering her word a day b4.

"please don't cry, Pragya. You have an amazing future waiting for u at the next step. I wish u a happy married life in advance."

He left from there without turning back. She saw him going and was happy that he could see her tears even in heavy rain. She went to her home. Her parents had tears seeing her...they thought the worst, but here she is standing with a smile. Nikhil too was happy seeing her. All shared their worries of 2days with her and she was delighted that she is blessed with such caring parents.She moved to her room. The room was tidy, the servants must have done it and she remembered how Abhi cleaned up the mess from her house and her mind too.

FAST FORWARD TO 2 DAYS LATER:

Nikhil comes to Pragya's room. Pragya is seen looking at the window.

"hey Pragz, see I have designed everything as per your wish...see this saree colour in Pink and my sherwani in yellow...your favourite color...see I have booked the hall, the most expensive in Queen's street, and.."

"Nikhil, when did u come??"

"Pragz, are u okay?? I am talking to u since 5mins"

"I am sorry...I was thinking something else."

"I am watching u since 2 days, where are u lost...sometimes u cry, u laugh,u are serious...where is my baby Pragz ??"

"no its nothing...u go I am coming downstairs"

"okay, come fast"

What is happening to me why am I missing him so much...I cant concentrate on anything...oh god, its just a day that I spent with him and everything I relate to him...I am missing him so much, I don't know what he must be doing, I don't know if he is missing me or not, I don't know his contact no.,I don't know where does he live, I don't know anything about him except that his name is Abhishek..

Pragya came down and saw that her entire family has come to her house...her maternal relatives, paternal ones and even her friends. She recalls and realizes that they are the same people who came for her wedding...She looks at everyone and sees that all are happy.

Suddenly, Nikhil bends down on his knees and say sorry to her for his deeds, he cries and says that he is ashamed of himself after that incident and realizes that he loves her more when she was missing for 2days..She accepts him happily and everyone blesses them. The marriage is fixed on the next day, but Pragya is looking disinterested. Her parents and Nikhil decided everything for the marriage and Pragya was still lost in thoughts...they noticed this and tried to ask her but she nodded side-ways..

NIGHT: 9PM

Its late night, her parents and Nikhil have already completed the arrangements and are eagerly waiting for the next morning, i.e their wedding date..

Pragya's dad: chalo, finallly everything is ready...Ramu(their servant)-prepare coffee for everyona and for Pragz prepare hot tea..

A flashback came to Pragya's mind...when Abhi told her that she loves tea and doesn't keep Coffee in her home.She ahd tears in her eyes remembering him.

Nikhil sees this and says-"who is he??"

(silence)

"tell me who is he??...bcoz I am sure that I have lost u...ur trust...completely...tell me who is he??"

"u are right.."

"so tell me who is he??"

"Nikhil..." she said

"no...his name is not Nikhil.."

"I know him since a day..only 24 hrs with him and I think that.."

"u think that u cant forget him,right??" he said cutting her speech..

"I don't know anything about him...what does he...where does he stay...anything about him..."

Pragya told everything about him..how they me...what happened to him to take such a step...she told them honestly...Pragya's parents were happy seeing their Daughter has found a soul-mate of her choice...her mom couldn't take this anymore...she said-"do u know his name.."

"his name is Abhishek.."

Nikhil chuckled at this-"so u have found your Shabbir..."

She too smiled seeing him and replied "yes..."

Pragya's dad asked her some questions about him but she had no answer....the TV in theri room was on since long time and her eyes fell on it...she was delighted to see him after 2 days...

The news flashed--"the son of a business tycoon-ABHISHEK MEHRA has accepted being a bankrupt...what the surprise is that he has started with a new start-up company named -AJNABEE"

Pragya smiled at this and everyone guessed that he must be the same Abhishek...she remembered him singing "ek ajnabee hasina se" in London flat...It was then Abhishek came on the screen and stood b4 a huge crowd...his speech-"I have started this company named Ajnabee..its a dating app..in which u can connect to strangers across the globe and chat with them..ur identity will be hidden...u can share ur likes,dislikes, or anything..its completely safe app...who knows he/she migh turn up to be your soulmate.."

Pragya shouted-"Dad...he is the one...My Abhishek..Mr. Stranger"

Nikhil said- "Pragz, then what are u waiting for...go to him...see his company has launched today..in London... it will take 1hr from flight...I will take u there.."

Pragya looked at him-"but Nikhil..."

Cutting he replied-"what are friends for.."he winked at her... She smiled...

NIGHT: (11PM.)

Abhishek is seen walking on that bridge...no he hasn't come for suicide..in fact he is happy...and remembering his churpy, his stranger friend...Pragya...he thanked all the stars for letting him meet a crazy girl...A yellow car passed by and he remember her car-"Pilu"...he chuckled recalling her antics...Talking with the car..

"shall I push u" Pragya said to him standing there..

"no..otherwise it will be a murder na.." he replied with tears in his eyes...

They hugged each other pouring all the love...

"Love u Mr. Stranger" she said between the hug..

"Love u too Mrs Stranger.." he replied and she chuckled...

NEXT DAY

Its Abhigya wedding...all are happy, her parents find Abhi a responsible, caring, cute and not forgetting a handsome son-in-law..

THE END

The message that I wanted to convey to all is that one must be happy with what one has.....never try to attempt such thing...in this case Pragya & Abhi were saved, but it doesn't always work in real life....

As promised only Abhigya scenes were there....yeah and I must thank Nikhil, King Singh and Pragya's parents for their guest appearance...

Honestly, the 1st scene was taken by the movie- Anjaana Anjaani...I only copied that scene and rest was from my own imagination..

I also would like to thank all of u for giving me soo much love for my 2 stories...I still receive appreciation for it.
..thankyou all
Love you guys,

Take care,

SATNAM.

31/05/2019