Chapter Two : Promises

Koeli

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~Prerna~

How can he remain so cool after throwing such an atrocious proposal? Is he the same man who called me a prostitute few minutes’ back? The same man who called me other women? And now, he is proposing for marriage. What is he up to?

“Don’t think so much Miss Prerna Sharma. At least, I am decent enough to give a name to your unborn child, unlike your loverboy who didn’t bother to ask you before getting married to Komolika Sengupta.

‘Now that statement is true, but never the less, that doesn’t give him the right to propose me for marriage. And how is he able to read my mind?’, I wondered.

“I am about I give you a proposal that you cannot refuse”, he deadpan. “How about I am letting you save your so-called quote unquote baba from becoming bankrupt?” he gestured with his finger. And you become the mother of my children and a trophy wife who would pose beside me during parties and charity programs?” he said that looking down at his smartwatch, typing something.

The moment he looked up, his manager entered the room with some papers in his hand and handed it over to the devil. He took the paper and got up from his seat. His intimidating presence made me uncomfortable in so many ways. My eyes followed his strides as he came and stood right beside me making me unsettled in my seat. Yet I was Prerna Sharma who was not ready to show my nervousness to him. I sat us straight the looked at him with my chin up.

He narrowed his eyes and smirked. “Perfect”, he said keeping the papers in front of me.

“What is this?” I asked him not taking my eyes off.

“You aren’t that dumb, Miss Sharma. So don’t pretend to be. You are going to be Mrs Rishab Bajaj so don’t underestimate my choice, sweetheart.” For a moment I thought he was going to touch me. But he put his hand inside his trouser pocket instead.

I then turned to and checked the paper. It was a contract. The contract that says, he will transfer the Basu property in my name the moment I sign the marriage registry papers. I could feel his gaze un-shifted till I finished reading that piece of paper that held my future. I know I am going to commit something that I might regret later but this way if I can give back Babu uncle his empire then be it. I have lost the love of my life that betrayed me by marring Komolika already but I cannot forget what Basu uncle did for my father. I touched my growing baby as I promise to protect it from the rest of the world and for that if I have to marry this devil I will. My baby will not be called a bustard and will live in a secured environment and I will make sure of that.

I was about to ask for a pen but was surprised to find him offering one instantly. The moment I touched the tip of the nib, he stopped me. “You would want to see another paper Miss Sharma”, he walked towards a cabinet and took out another paper. He slid the paper across the desk from where he was standing. The tag on the file read ‘Prenuptial Contract’.

“The contract states that if you want a break this marriage anytime, you are free to do so, but you have to give custody of your unborn to me. And you will not get a single penny from me or from my property.”

“What if you want to leave me, Mr. Bajaj? What happens then?”

He smirked. “Why would I want to leave a woman like you? You are beautiful, perfect to be a trophy wife. And I would definitely enjoy bedding you. Mr Anurag Basu was a fool to use and throw you away. He definitely missed a lot. Well, I have no complains what so ever because you are going to be mine now. And I promise to make you mine in every respect Mrs Prerna Rishabh Bajaj.”

The intensity of his voice scared the hell out of me. There was something about his definitive ton that unnerved me. I am not naïve to not understand what he meant. But, he cannot do anything against my will. And If I understood him 1% he is not a man who forces himself upon someone. Not even his wife.

“What happens to his baby?” I asked him.

“The child is mine, just like you are going to be mine. The child will have my name. I will never distinguish him or her from Kukki. My property will be equally divided amongst all my kids. I will get the papers done for you for your assurance.”

“This can't be the only reason why you are marrying me, Mr Bajaj. If I have to believe the rumours, you are ruthless and without any motive, you don’t do anything”.

“Quite interrogative you are. I am impressed. It is always better to know the rules before signing the contract. But Miss Sharma, as I said, I need you beside me to pose in front of cameras and attend charities. You have a pretty face and you are a decent lady. My clients will be impressed with you and it will increase my business opportunities. I have learned that money is everything in a very hard way. So I earn and I will earn for the rest of my life for my kids. I hope that answers all your questions.”

The door opened and the same man who had entered before peeked through the crack of the door. “You have meeting.”

“Cancel it. Nothing is more important than Miss. Prerna Sharma right now.”

Without wasting any time I signed on both the papers. Honestly, I have nothing to lose now. If he takes care of my child that is more than enough for me. For me nothing is important than my child. I am ready to be his trophy wife. I am ready to pose with him in front of camera. But I will never let him touch me. I will be his wife for the rest of the world. But on bed, I will be dead meat. I promise that to you, Mr Bajaj. You may have got Miss Prerna Sharma, but you will never have her heart or her body.

~Bajaj~

Anurag ka nafrat kab Prerna ko pane ka junoon mein badal gaya mujhe malum bhi nahi chala.

Right now nothing matters more than making her my wife. Kukki needs a mother and I have seen many woman in my life, bedded even more. But I have never seen a woman like Prerna who is ready to sacrifice her life to return the debt of Mr Moloy Basu.

Agar woh iss hadh tak jaa sakti hai kisi gyer ke liye to phir kuch bhi kar sakti hai apno ke liye.

For the first time in my life I felt exposed in her gaze. Emotions that I hid behind this demur threatened to come out like lava. I have exposed one part of mine already but probably she didn’t catch. And I would prefer that way. I cant afford to lose anything anymore.