Chapter 4

4 years ago

Tvfanatic85

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Swiss Part 4

Prerna and Mr bajaj left the hotel in the morning. The house that Mr Bajaj was talking about was a beautiful 2 story house in the outskirts of Bern. It seemed like a small house that you she in the feel good disney movies. Mr bajaj and Prerna went inside the house and the house staff welcomed them and helped them get settled. All the staff seemed nice towards Prerna and she was happy with everything. More importantly because she was in the middle of strangers none of them knew her there were no notions no rules that she needed to follow she could just be herself. Whether she cried or laughed no one would ask her anything no one would question her no one would judge her. The only person who knew anything was Mr bajaj and deliberately or not he always stayed out of her way. The only time that she saw him was during meals and he didn't talk much, He only asked if she took medicines and how she was feeling. They had even gone to the doctor once and she said things were ok but to wait a few more days before they travel.

After some days Mr bajaj came into the house and called for Prerna. She was trying to make some Indian curry as she was tired of eating the same food everyday. 

“Mrs Bajaj?” Mr Bajaj

“Ji” Prerna

“Aap staff ko bol dijiye woh bana dega, there is no need for this” Mr Bajaj

“Aapko kuch kaam tha?” Prerna

“Ek business party ka invitation hain. Invite dono ka hain. Jana zaroori hain if it is not a problem.” Mr bajaj

“Ok” Mrs Bajaj

“Ho sakta hain Mr basu ho waha par. Are you sure?” Mr Bajaj

“Yes” Prerna 

“Aapke paas kapde hain or you need to?” Mr bajaj

“No I don't need” Prerna. Mr Bajaj just nodded. Around evening Prerna came down in a beautiful straight pink dress no sleeves with minimal jewelry and hair let loose. Mr Bajaj kept watching her and had a funny expression on his face.

“What?” Prerna

“Mrs Bajaj yeh Bern hain India nahin, outside temperature in at least -3  degrees and you want to go out like this.”Mr Bajaj. Prerna hadn't thought about this but she was not going to accept that Mr bajaj was right.

“This is the best dress I had aur itni bhi thand nahin hain, main ghar main aaram se ghumti hoon bina kisi covers ke” Prerna

“Mrs Bajaj I asked you if you have clothes or not and the house has central heating so you can walk around without too many covers”Mrs bajaj

“I will be fine.” Prerna

“As you wish. Maria!!! Please make sure we have a hot bath,some blankets and some hot chocolate ready with a doctor and ambulance need be.” Mr Bajaj. Prerna fumed in anger 

“Ek request kar sakti hoon aapse.” Prerna

“yes?" Mr Bajaj

“Wahan par Anurag hoga. Aap please uske samne” Prerna

“Mujhe ek hi baat baar baar repeat karne ki aadat nahi hain. Maine aapse kaha hain main unhe kuch nahin karunga and it ends there.” Mr Bajaj

“Mera woh matlab nahin tha. Main bas yeh bol rahi thi ki agar uske samne aap thoda sa” Prerna feeling awkward

“No. Aapke Mr basu ko move on karane ke liye I refuse to be a Yash Chopra movie hero and romance with you on the snow. Is that why you are wearing a dress like this? Not happening Mrs bajaj. Na meri itni achi resistance power hain aapki tarah  from Snow and nahi mujhe koi shaukh hain” Mr bajaj started wearing his jacket and was about to walk out the door.

“Mr Bajaj. Please main aapse dance karna nahin kar rahin, just a little drama to make it feel like we are happily married. Otherwise he will” Prerna and Mr bajaj turn abruptly.

“Fine but we will do it my way” Mr bajaj

“Excuse me” Prerna

“I was hoping ki aapko itna trust to hain ki jis tarah I know you won't break your terms I won't break mine.” Mr bajaj. Prerna nodded. 

“Thank you” Prerna 

As soon as Prerna got out the cold hit her and she cursed for the dress she had chosen. But no she was not going to show this to Mr Bajaj. She wont let him win. So she stood up straight and went towards the car. They reached the place and Prerna was happy that this was a sitting arrangement half inside the hall and half inside the balcony. SHe confined herself to the hall, it was cold but she could manage. Just then Anurag walked in with Nivedita and Anupam. Prerna quickly engulfed her hands with mr bajaj. Mr Bajaj silently released her hand and whispered 

“Leave my hand” Mr bajaj

“Anurag” Prerna giving a death look.

“We are doing this my way. Leave my hand. Behave casually and let go and say Hi to the Basu family” Mr bajaj. Prerna looked at him questioningly.”Do as I say” Mr Bajaj. They went over to them.

“Mr and Mrs Sengupta. Mr basu” Mr bajaj and they shook hands with all of them. The party went on as per the flow and after sometime they all were asked to move on to the dance floor. Mr Bajaj refused.

“Maybe we should dance. Anurag aur sab hame hi dekh rahi hain” Prerna

“I know and now in sometime they will come and ask us to dance. But I won’t I don't like dancing and I won’t” Mr bajaj

“Mujhe pehle hi samajh jana chahiye tha aap meri help nahin karenge” Prerna

“Good thought your mind is getting sharp by staying with me. Well let me tell you some more about what is to happen - they will ask us why are we not dancing? to that you will say no citing that we are not in the mood for it and Mr Bajaj doesnt like it much. Agar aapse Mr Basu puchenge tab bhi aap yahin bolengi ki mujhe yani aapke husband ko pasand nahin and so even you don't want to.” Mr Bajaj

“Yeh aapka plan hain. They will use it as an” Prerna

“Excuse,  to taunt you for marrying me for marrying a guy so much older than your age for money and now he cannot fulfill your needs. Yes they will and you will just smile” Mr Bajaj

“You know what nahin chahiye aapki help mujhe.” Prerna

“Main jo keh raha hoon woh kijiye and if this doesn't work I will sit at home and answer your 5 questions. Anything you want?” Mr bajaj

Prerna was sure this won't work and there will be a scene. Let it be at least she will get her answers.

Nivedita came just then.

“Are Mr and Mrs Bajaj you are not dancing?” Nivedita. Prerna looked at Mr bajaj making a face “I told you so” . Mr Bajaj just nodded his head to reply as he said.

“Mr bajaj doesn’t like it much. Why don't you all go ahead? We will enjoy it here.” Prerna

“It's a shame. Prerna you always liked dance. Well in that case would you mind if I have this dance with Mrs Bajaj.” Mr basu

“Sure Mr Basu. Please go ahead.” Mr Bajaj. Prerna wished she could get inside ground right now but she just smiled and looked at how Mr bajaj went on talking with someone else and Anurag showing his hand she had to get up and go to the dance floor as she didnt want to create a scene.

The whole time Prerna danced she kept looking at Mr bajaj giving him angry expressions and not thinking a bit about the fact that she was dancing with Anurag. He did a twirl after some time and she came back to her position and found Mr Bajaj missing. She searched the whole room for him but couldn't find him and she was confused as to what was happening. 

“Excuse me” Prerna and she left Mr basu on the dance floor and went in search of him.

“Prerna” Anurag kept shouting after her. Prerna found him on the balcony with a cigar in one hand and drink in another and as soon as he saw her he put the cigar down. 

“Aap aap yahan kya kar rahin hain. Main paglo ki tarah khoj rahin hoon. Bata ke nahin aa sakte the. Mujhe wahan bali ka bakra bana ke aap yahan drink kar rahin hain” Prerna. She was literally shivering from the cold.  Mr bajaj opened his jacket and was about to cover Prerna with it while she kept on looking and tried to move back but Mr bajaj forcefully put the jacket and stopped her midway.

“Thand bahut hain isiliye maine aapko bola tha ki you should wear something else.” Mr Bajaj

“Koi zaroorat nahin hain” Prerna and started removing it.

“Mrs bajaj himmat aur zid dekhani ka ek waqt hota hain” Mr bajaj and moved it back. Prerna giving up wrapped it around her like a child. Just then the waiter bought her something.

“Have this?” Mr Bajaj. Prerna looked at him questioningly. 

“Hot CHocolate. I asked for it” Mr bajaj. Prerna took the cup and it felt so much better. Just then she looked forward and the site nearly took her breath away. It was a beautiful night and the city looked like a Christmas village with the small houses and lights. The hotel where the party was held was decorated with lights and they had put fairy lights on the trees. For a moment she forgot she forgot everything where she was who she was with. 

“It's beautiful.” Prerna

“I know” Mr bajaj and he placed a hand on her shoulder  and started rubbing her arms with his hands to make her feel comfortable. After sometime she realised what had just happened and looked shocked at Mr bajaj and he just smiled. Prerna realised that Anurag must be nearby so she tried to overact and was about to place her head on his shoulder.

“Don't you dare place your head or hold my hand and overdo it. Also you are not comfortable with it and it will show ” Mr bajaj whispered and Prerna again stood up straight just stood like that. After sometime they saw the Basu clan leaving from the balcony and Mr bajaj taking his jacket and removing his hand. Prerna wrestled with him for the jacket and wrapped it around her but moved away from his embrace. Mr Bajaj just smiled.

“And that's how it's done. You lost again Mrs Bajaj. I will wait for you in the car.” Mr bajaj.

“Is that all what matters to you winning” Prerna

“It's getting late and we should leave.” Mr bajaj