Humsafar- Prerish SS (Updated Ch-14 on Pg-21) - Page 10

really nice update, i wish you could make the updates a little longer as they are lovely to read.

Wonderful update. The last line was epic can just imagine Bajaj sarcastic looks😊

Prerna is content now with this job and studies. She is coming out of her breakup and happy. Why Anurag has to come to ruin it. Now he may force her, I am so sure about it. I loved how Bajaj gave her advice to take her decision for herself and not for anyone. A piece of much-needed advice for her which gave her some confidence to face Anurag.

Nice update. Looking forward to the next chapter. Please update soon.

Read it in one go it is a very good story...

Continue soonish

Loved the update. Prerna has dedicated herself to her job. And now is learning as much as she can, making the most of it. This has kinda become her distraction, her way of getting over the heartbreak, the setback she suffered. And now Anurag has decided to interrupt her life routine. Just when she has started to settle into it. Wonder what he wants? Or has he realised his mistake and now wants her back... Loved Rishabh's advice to Prerna. And his line- when did he become a champion for women rights... Thats so RB. Update soon....

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Interesting update 👏

Prerna loves her job & her new routine 😊

What Anurag wants😡

Loved Rishabh's attitude & his advice to Prerna😎

The way he utter the last line was epic

Waiting for next

Caught up on the missed chapters.

Whatever anyone says about Bajaj, he does have a heart of gold. Yes he’s sharp, he’s ruthless, but that’s what makes a great business man. continue soon

This story is amazing you’re a brilliant storyteller.

ELEVEN

Prerna was nervously fidgeting, all the way down in the elevator. She was sure that the two other employees could taste her nervousness and feel her fear on their skins.

She was anxious. Screw that! She was losing her goddamned mind.

Why, Anurag? She silently asked. Why won't you let me be?

When the elevator reached her desired floor, she rushed out.

She walked in a fast pace towards the lobby, bumping into people occasionally and muttering apologies.

All she wanted was to get Anurag out of this office.

The office that gave her a new sense of purpose. He had cost her her sanity and almost her life. He wasn't going to cost her her job.

She reached the lobby and saw Anurag, tapping his foot, looking at his surroundings distastefully.

Why so? She wondered. Bajaj Enterprises had far more tasteful decor than Basu Publications.

And frankly she knew that Anurag was jealous. She knew by looking at his hardened face that he was envious of Mr. Bajaj.

Anurag was always the golden boy. Loved by all. Desired by all and now the fickle minded society had dumped him and were fawning over Mr. Bajaj. He was now the most eligible bachelor and wherever he went, ladies fell at his feet.

Prerna didn't like that thought and focused on the present trouble. She walked towards Anurag.

He smiled when he finally saw her.

"Prerna,:l" he whispered.

"We need to talk," she retorted. Anurag nodded.

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They were sitting in the Silver Star Cafe in front of her office. It was a beautiful cafe. Beautiful interior, homely and warm.

With cream coloured walls and beautiful setting it was supposed to put the customers at ease but Prerna was getting more anxious by the minute.

And the fact that it was almost empty made her wonder why? It was always throbbing with people.

She met Anurag's gaze. "What do you want, Anurag?"

Anurag whispered and took hold of her hand, "I'm so sorry, Prerna. For all that has happened. I shouldn't have left you."

"You dumped me, Anurag. That's what hurt the most," she whispered. "I gave you my everything. You were my everything. And what did you do? Run like a little b*tch."

She was angry beyind angry and so she did something she didn't do before. She cursed.

Anurag's eyes widened and he dropped her hand. "I met your mother, Prerna, she has decided to forgive me."

"Good for her because I won't," she said, adamantly.

Anurag's face was almost comical. His eyes bulging out. As if he couldn't register what she had just said.

"How can you be so cold? So thankless? After all that I've done for you?" He said, voice getting angry and louder. "I saved you from that Naveen Babu. I supported you. And you can't even forgive me?"

It felt as if someone had slapped her across her face. She retorted, her voice steely and firm.

"I never loved you out of gratitude and I won't do it now. I'm truly thankful for what you did but everything that was between us is gone. Over. You dumped me. Kicked me to the curb."

But Prerna was not still over and yet she wasn't going to let him corner her this time. She got up to leave.

"Maa was right. You middle class people are truly selfish," said Anurag, grabbing her hand and forcing her to stop.

Prerna glanced around. The cafe was empty and she was glad that no one was here to witness the drama unfold.

"Anurag, let go. You're hurting me," she said, through gritted teeth.

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Rishabh Bajaj was sitting in his office, going through the manuscripts that Prerna had edited.

As naive and inexperienced as she was, Prerna was brisk and efficient. Always completed her work on time. Truly focused on her studies.

Rishabh believes that is she does not let herself be burdened by the worlds drama, she could be successful.

And her coffee. God! It was the best coffee he had ever tasted. Not even the finest restaurants of Paris could serve a finer coffee. And she even liked to bake.

In the mere weeks, she had baked him several sweet dishes. Cookies, pastries etc.The thought of Prerna covered in floor made him smile despite of himself.

His phone rang. He picked it up.

"Mr. Bajaj, Mr. Basu is here and he's creating nuisance."

"Don't worry, Shelly. I'll be there in a minute."

As he got up to leave, Mehra entered his office.

He was surprised to see his boss leaving.

"Mr. Bajaj, we have a meeting in ten minutes. Besides Ma'am will be here in five minutes," he said, worried.

"Don't worry, Mr. Mehra, Maya will deal with the board. Besides I have a troublesome Basu who needs to be put in his place," Rishabh smirked.

And for the millionth time, Mehra couldn't understand what went on his boss's head. Though his mind seemed a dreary place to venture. Perhaps bipolarism was the answer.

But he knew better than to argue so he just nodded. Rishabh nodded back and left.

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Anurag was clutching Prerna's hand when Rishabh entered the cafe. His intimidating presence and indomitable persona filling the room.

"Mr. Basu, is that any way to treat a lady? Is that how your parents have raised you?" Said Rishabh, taunting. "I was told that the junior Basu was the epitome of righteousness. But perhaps the rumors were false."

His words had a desired effect and Anurag dropped Prerna's hand and walked towards him until there was 2 feet distance between them.

Prerna watched the two men, warily.

"Stay out of our personal lives, Mr. Bajaj," Anurag threatened.

"I will try to stay out of your lives if you get back a little," he replied. "No seriously. Your stench of piousness and goodness is suffocating."

Anurag was now on the verge of hitting Rishabh.

And Rishabh knew this.

"Go ahead Mr. Basu. Do it," he taunted.

But before Anurag could reply, Prerna got up and marched to them. She faced Anurag.

"Dont you dare, Anurag. This is between you and me. If you involve Mr. Bajaj into this, you'll be very sorry," she said.her voice firm.

Her response shocked both the men. She grabbed Mr. Bajaj's hand and walked away.

Leaving an utterly confused and angry Anurag behind.