AbhiGya OS ~ Ensnared || Kumkum Bhagya || KKB || Abhi || Pragya

Ensnared

" Bhai, have you thought about the video compose for your latest album Yaadein? Your sponsors were asking about it to your director, and he mentioned, you said you wanted to add your inputs on the lead pair's character"

" Yes, Aaliya, thanks for reminding, it had completely gone off my mind! What would I do without you?" Abhi replied smiling warmly at his adorable little sister, who returned the smile with her head bent low.

"And you too!!" he said suddenly looking towards the door, from where Tanu walked in, smiling indulgingly at the Rockstar.

"But why her too bhai? Am I not your only princess?" pouted Aaliya like a child and Tanu gave her a cold stare that went unnoticed by Abhi.

"Well, her too, because, she is the love of my life, and she makes me want to live this dream, this stardom, bigger and better! She fuels my ambition Aaliya. You both and Daadi complete my world" said Abhi in a slightly emotional tone. He still remembered how these three ladies had walked into his hospital cabin, white as chalk. Daadi was stoically silent, Aaliya was hardly meeting his eyes, and his Tanu? She was slightly shivering, maybe because she had just come out of the shock of almost losing him? At first Abhi was surprised, he had never officially introduced Tanu to Daadi, how was she here with her? But he realized, his accident must have shaken Tanu enough to come up and tell Daadi about his and her relationship. And as they said, every cloud had a silver lining, it looked like Daadi had comfortably accepted her as Abhi's partner!

Abhi hadn't exactly understood how perturbed Tanu was at his accident, until she came up to him and asked him to marry her, so she can always be with him and take care of him! He tried to knock sense into her head, wasn't she the highflying ambitious super model, who never gave two hoots to marriages? And how serious was this accident anyway? Why was Tanu so panic-stricken? He was only just pacifying Tanu to reconsider such a big decision, when Aaliya had come in and structured his thoughts, she had told him how Tanu truly realized the depth of their bond in his absence and had been next to Daadi throughout, just to ensure she was well - she was filling up for him in everyway he needed and nobody does that, unless the commitment means something to them! Abhi was surprised. He had thought about it a great deal, and shortly after that had decided to give up his bachelorhood for the sake of the only woman who seemed to fit perfectly in his, Aaliya's and now Daadi's life.

"Bhai! What are you thinking?" the question brought Abhi out of his reverie, Aaliya looked concerned and Tanu suddenly looked tensed as she muttered, " Do you remember something Abhi?" He only laughed seeing their concern.

"No ladies, it's nothing. I was just thinking about the album leads. Can you both stop being so worried all the time? I am fine!" he replied cheerfully. Both seemed to calm down after that.

"So what have you thought about the leads Abhi?" Abhi looked up and saw Purab walking in through the door and joining them. He slightly nodded at Aaliya and didn't look at Tanu. Abhi had seen Purab give Tanu a cold shoulder ever since he gained consciousness, but he didn't take it seriously, he knew deep down, Purab also hoped like his Daadi that he settled with a girl away from the industry. It was apparently for Abhi's own good. But he knew, if Daadi could get along with him marrying Tanu, Purab would too, in a matter of sometime.

"Aww love birds, can't stay apart for a moment can they" cooed Tanu loudly, and Abhi smiled, while Aaliya blushed. Yes, Purab and Aaliya spent a lot of time together these days, but something looked off. Purab didn't seem like the same man, his emotions never reached his eyes. And like earlier, he couldn't see that spot of affection for Aaliya, in his eyes. He had tried asking both Aaliya and Purab about this, but both maintained that all was well, and he was over-reacting - he was not sure though, nowadays-even Daadi didn't look as radiant when he discussed Aaliya and Purab's upcoming wedding. Something was not right!

" Abhi where are you lost?" asked Purab concerned.

" No, its nothing. So, yes. Lead characters for the music video...Purab I was thinking we will pick some exceptionally beautiful model this time, she will represent timeless beauty..." began Abhi.

"Abhi do you have a cast in mind?" interrupted Purab.

Abhi shut his eyes to concentrate on his muse, how must the woman with such beauty and radiance be? Somehow, he wasn't getting a clear face in his mind, but he could almost imagine her features, like he has touched them.

" Soft curls that falls on her delicate shoulder, a fragile physique, light as feather, her skin as flawless as porcelain, clear innocent childlike eyes ..."

"And...?" he heard Purab whisper.

Tanu and Aaliya looked slightly surprised, what was so out of ordinary about this description?

"...and eyes, hidden behind a thick glass frame..ordinary clothes, maybe in monochromes? full lips, very loving, very caring, someone who touches the soul once and owns it for life..." his voiced trailed off.

"Someone like the lady you pulled up from the crowd in your last concert Abhi?" Purab whispered in urgency, barely able to contain his glee.

"What non-sense bhai - what you described in such a plain jane, how will such a lead pump up your sales?" came Aaliya's practical voice and Abhi awoke from what felt was almost a trance.

"Yes, yes" stuttered Tanu in agreement with Aaliya, "If you need someone beautiful, I can play the lead Abhi" she added hopefully.

" Abhi wants someone simple and beautiful Tanu, not a gorgeous super model such as you!" smirked Purab. But all this went unnoticed by Abhi, he was surprised. He was sure this was not what he had in mind when he said his lead should be beautiful! Then what was this? Who's glimpse did he see? And the lady he pulled up from the crowd during his performance? Yes his description of physical attributes did match hers. But she? She was a boring bespectacled woman! She was a "chashmish" for crying out loud, he wasn't concerned about her right now. He was more intrigued by the incomplete and scattered portrait his mind weaved at the mention of beauty, who indeed was she?

"Abhi, do you want me to find out about that lady and call her for an audition?" Purab spoke so softly that Abhi could barely hear him.

"What? No. No, Purab, Aaliya is right, she is too simple..never mind..she doesn't fit here" he replied still sounding distant.

Aaliya and Tanu sighed in relief.

 " Something tells me this video will be different and will break the beauty stereotype of Indian women Abhi. It's a fresh idea, let's at least give it a shot? One audition for her?" pleaded Purab. Abhi thought about it. The concept was new indeed, and who knows in auditioning such woman, he might meet the mystery woman who just teased his senses?

"How will you find her though?" asked Abhi ruefully.

"I had caught her name once she came down from the stage, someone had called her by the name of Pragya. That's enough, leave the rest on me" replied Purab cheerfully to Abhi and left with a look that made Aaliya and Tanu jittery.

" Okay, I want to see Pragya on Monday, in my studio" he called after Purab. God knows why Purab looked so triumphant suddenly!

"Pragya..hmmm" he muttered as he left for the balcony not noticing Aaliya and Tanu anymore.

"Too bad Tanu, it will always be her!" Aaliya whispered.

Aafrah