Anay was looking at her. Pranshi pleaded through her eyes to trust her.

She took a deep breath and turned to his family.

"I am sorry humne aap sabse itni badi baat chhupai. Hum nhi chahte the ki hamari wajah se hamare tauji ka naam kharab ho."

(I hid this from you. I didn't want my tauji's imagine to go down because of me.)

Ditya looked at her and asked.

"Matlab this is true. Tum sach mai Jodhpur ki princess ho?"

(You are the princess of Jodhpur?)

Pranshi nodded not knowing how they were going to react. But she was shocked when she saw them smiling.

Dhriti came forward and caressed her head softly.

"Its ok. Tumne nhi bataya matlab iske peeche koi reason raha hoga. Hum bas ye news dekh kr darr gye the."

(You didn't tell then there must be a reason. We just got scared to see the news.)

Pranshi felt tears pool in her eyes. She loved this family and these people.

She then turned to Anay who was still looking at her. She bit her lip and went near him.

"Hume Suyash ko call krna hai."

(I want to call Suyash.)

Without any words or questions asked he just forwarded his phone to her.

She dialled Suyash's number which was picked up on the third ring.

"Hello! Suyash!"

There was silence for a few seconds.

"Pranshi! Kaisi hai tu?"

(How are you?)

"Hum thik hai. Ye sab kya ho rha hai Suyash? Ye news?"

(I am fine. What is happening Suyash? This news?)

She heard him take a harsh breath.

"Meri baat dhyan se sun Pranshi. Tu jaha bhi hai wahi rehna. Yaha mat aana please."

(Listen to me carefully. Wherever you are stay there. Don't come here.)

"Lekin hua kya?"

(But what happened?)

"Tu pehle promise kr tu yaha nhi aayegi. Chahe kuch bhi ho jaaye."

(You promise me you won't come. Whatever may happen.)

"Suyash-"

"Promise me Pranshi!"

"Ok fine! Ab bataoge hua kya?"

(Now tell me what happened?)

"Swara di ko kisi ne kidnap kr lia hai. Hum jaante hai wo kaun hai. Wo log tujhe yaha laane ke liye ye trap bana rhe hai. Lekin tu yaha nhi aayegi. Suna tune."

(Someone kidnapped Swara di. We know who is it. This is a trap to get you here. But you will not come here. Did you hear that.)

Pranshi was shocked to hear that. They have kidnapped her Swara di. She did not pay attention to his words after that. Swara's face was revolving around her mind.

She didn't even notice when the call was disconnected.

She didn't notice Anay shaking her and asking her what happened.

"Ye sab hamari wajah se ho rha hai. Hamari wajah se."

(All this is happened because of me. Because of me.)

She kept mumbling and ran inside her room.

She kept pacing around the room looking lost.

"Sab kuch hamari wajah se ho rha hai."

(All this is because of me.)

She kept repeating the same thing again and again.

"PRANSHI!"

She came out of her thoughts hearing Anay's loud voice. He was looking at her with concern and worry.

She held his hands and said with fear in her eyes.

"Ye sab kuch hamari wajah se ho rha hai Anay. Unhone Swara di ko kidnap kr lia. Hum yaha nhi ruk skte. Unhe hum chahiye na toh yahi sahi. Hum apne parivar ko khatre mai nhi daal skte."

(Everything is happening because of me Anay. They kidnapped Swara di. I can't stay here. They want me then fine. I can't risk my family's life.)

She was speaking without thinking and started putting her clothes out of the almirah.

Anay sighed defeatedly and held her arm. He pulled her into his arms and said.

"Relax! Kuch nhi hoga Swara di ko. Samajh aa rhi hai. Aur tum kahi nhi jaa rhi ho."

(Nothing will happen to Swara di. Do you understand. And you are not going anywhere.)

"Lekin Anay hum-"

(But Anay I-)

"Chup bilkul. I know you are worried. But iss tarah decisions nhi liye jaate."

(Quiet. But decisions are not taken like this.)

"Hum kya kare Anay. Unhone-"

(What do i do Anay. They-)

"I know. Unhone Swara di ko kidnap kr lia hai. But tumhare waha jaane se unka maksad pura ho jaayega. You want them to win? Do you?"

(They kidnapped Swara di. But you going there will fulfill their goal.)

She shook her head and tears started to form in her eyes. He cupped her face and she spoke.

"Hum kya kare Anay?"

(What do i do Anay?)

He looked at her for a moment. Then looking deep into her eyes he said.

"Marry me!"

Her eyes widened. She continued to look at him to confirm whether he was serious. The look in his eyes told her everything.

"Anay! Nhi! Hum-hum ye nhi kr skte. Sab jaante huye bhi aapki jaan khatre mai nhi daal skte. Aur aapko ye sab krne ki zarurat nhi hai. Ye hamari ladai hai hum khud-"

(No! I-i can't do this. Knowing everything i can't put your life in danger. You don't have to do all this. This is my fight i -)

Her speech was effectively cut off by his lips on hers.

He just kept his lips on hers and she looked at him wide eyed. He slowly started moving his lips and she clutched his shirt tightly as her eyes closed automatically.

He kissed her slow and soft and she slowly lost herself in him and his kiss. At that moment she had no worries, no tensions. There was only him and her.

She felt her knees wobble and he held her tightly and pinned her the wall.

They pulled back to catch their breaths. After calming themselves he spoke looking into her eyes.

"I love you Pranshi. And there's no way mai tumhe iss tarah ye sab akele krne dene wala hu. When i promised to be there i meant it."

(I will let you do all this alone.)

Her breath hitched at his confession. 

"Lekin Anay-"

"Agar pyaar nhi krti toh keh do. I'll back off. Lekin mai akela nhi jaane dunga tumhe."

(I am not letting you go alone.)

He kept looking at her. His eyes held a promise. Of forever and togetherness.

She hugged him hard and hid her face in his neck.

"I love you Anay. I love you so much."

He held her tightly and they stayed in each other's embrace for some time.

He pulled back and looked at her.

"Marry me Pranshi. I am serious. Aaj nhi toh kal i would have popped up this question. Aur jitni jaldi ho mere liye utna achha."

(It would be better for me if its early.)

He said winking at her and she chuckled lightly. She hit his arm softly and hugged him.

"Okay."

She whispered and he smiled hugging her close.

They went out of the room holding hands and beautiful smiles adorning their faces.

Everyone was sitting there. Ditya and Aadrik smirked seeing their joined hands.

Anay told them about their decision to get married and Dhriti squealed in happiness.

She kissed Anay and Pranshi's foreheads and gave them blessings.

The news spread like fire and soon Anay was receiving calls from all of his cousins and extended family.

The next day the priest was called up. Not wanting to waste much time because they had to go to Jodhpur to solve everything, they decided a date after 15 days.

Dhriti was reluctant but agreed lest his son changes his mind of getting married. Only if she knew that was not going to happen.

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Days passed by in the blink of an eye. Tomorrow is their engagement. 

They decided not to have any grand functions since Pranshi was still in danger.

All the functions were organised in their home with only family and close relatives.

Wedding would be held in a banquet.

Anay is excited and well as scared for Pranshi. He just prayed to God to let everything go smoothly.
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