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Story: Tainted Bride

Avishka doesn't know at all what he has started saying to her by suddenly saying something else, but she is listening very attentively to whatever he is saying to her.

"Sandhya Mam always used to tell Sir to earn less but earn more happiness, and I and Prakram Sir have grown up listening to all these words. Even Digvijay sir's father did not like Sandhya Mam's words that she was always in the path of Digvijay sir. She tries to become a hindrance, but if there was something that Digvijay Sir loved very much, it was his own small family, where Prakram Sir and Sandhya Madam always waited for him."

He takes deep breaths and starts looking at the stars very clearly, then steps back a little and places his hands on the ground. Gazing at the stars, he addresses Avishka.

"My father used to work for Digvijay Sir, and while working with him, he died of illness, so my mother did not support me for a long time. The main reason for this was that she was completely immersed in renunciation, away from this world. She wanted to go far away from this brutal life because my father's memories were not allowing her to live here easily. Digvijay Sir allowed her to do this and kept me with him. I have been with Prakram Sir since childhood, and for me, he is no less than an elder brother,nor is Digvijay Sir less than a father. I have seen everything since childhood, and it is true. Prakram Sir has a deep trust in me, which is why he freely shares his thoughts with me."

Sigh very deeply while looking at the front.

"We were 20 years old when we started handling the entire business, whether it was related to the mafia or Bundela Industries, which wanted to show our clean image in front of the world. Whatever Prakram sir did, he did it with the utmost dedication and moved ahead. He was neither greedy for success nor did he run after it, but the truth was that success was running after him; it was just in his mind. In every work he did, he tried his best to ensure that whatever he was doing was good, and every time he got success, By the age of 28, he had achieved great heights in Punjab, so much so that Digvijay Sir had handed over his entire business to him. He would only go there to spend his time, and if Sir needed any help, he would provide it. Prakram Sir has never had any girls in his life, and the truth is that he never felt empty space for anyone because he just wanted to keep himself busy with work.

Armaan takes the list from Avishka's hands, starts reading it, and then looks at Avishka.

"Divya... madam and sir told Prakram sir that he has to marry Divya because they like that girl very much. It was not a significant issue for Prakram to decline, as he had never dated a girl before, and he felt compelled to marry her. There was no issue with getting married, as it aligned with his parents' preferences. Soon, both of them got married. Sir became very happy. He felt very good about Divya coming into his life because everything was like a dream. Divya, she was a very simple, innocent, and sweet girl whom everyone would fall in love with."

Now, Avishka is completely unable to understand his words due to her confusion, but he still looks at her and continues to explain.

"Sir was very happy with her; everyone is happy, but after 6 months of their marriage,"

PAST

“Why are you keeping this tour for so long?... Come early.”

"When I told you that you should come with me, you were not ready to come, and now you are troubling me like this before leaving.”

Prakram wipes the tears from Divya's eyes and tells her that Divya is not at all pleased with his departure as he is going to Sydney for a month, where they have opened a new branch of Bundela Industries, which needs a lot of attention. Prakram knows a lot about this project; that's why he is going himself. He explains it to her.

"Now don't bother me like this; I will try to come early. The most important thing is that this time, when I go there, you will be with me."

"I don't want to leave India at all. I live here, so at least I can meet my parents, and you know I don't like being away from my parents at all."

"Yes, if it's your preference, I can accompany you to your home as your uxorilocal husband."

Divya says this with a smile, wrapping both of her arms around his neck.

"Of course, the idea is good... Being like my servant."

She laughs loudly, and Prakram, noticing her smile, immediately kisses her forehead and informs her.

"You shouldn't miss me anyway because you are going to your parents' home anyway. As long as I am in Sydney, you are going to live comfortably at your parents home, where you are going to enjoy their company."

"Hmm, but I miss you."

He kissed her lips and bid goodbye quickly.

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Prakram is smiling as he converses with Divya, causing Armaan to stare at him repeatedly, something he has noticed with great clarity. As soon as he finishes talking to Divya and bids her goodbye, he immediately looks at Armaan.

"What happened, Armaan?"

"Nothing..."

"You will tell me whether something has happened or not, because I have known you since childhood. Now quickly tell me what has happened because I want to know, and there is definitely something; otherwise, you would not have reacted like this again and again.”