Kumkum Bhagya: Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani

Chapter 9

At Pragya's House

Pragya looked at Rishi with concern. "Is everything alright?"

Rishi sighed, his voice laced with sadness and confusion. "No, Maasi. Priyanka told her uncle that I've been blackmailing her to get my job back."

Pragya's eyes widened in shock. "What?! That girl has stooped to an unimaginable low. She keeps claiming she 'loves you,' yet she has no regard for your feelings. And her uncle... he's so protective of her, yet she's manipulating him too. What are you going to do now?"

Rishi hesitated for a moment before replying, "I think I should go back to work."

Pragya's worry deepened. "But why, Rishi? That could put you in even greater danger."

Rishi met her gaze firmly. "Maasi, what's the point of sitting idle in fear? If we keep holding ourselves back, afraid of what might happen, evil will continue to find ways to suppress us. We have to stand up and fight back so that people like Priyanka don't get the chance to ruin our lives. I need to face her and put an end to this once and for all."

Pragya sighed, understanding his determination. "You're right, but remember—she has already accused you of molestation. No one in this house knows about it except me. Are you sure it's safe to work in the same office as her?"

Rishi thought for a moment before responding. "I know it's risky, but Priyanka's uncle believes I'm guilty. That means he'll be even more cautious about her this time. He told me he's rehiring me not because he's scared, but because he loves Priyanka. I doubt she'll try her dirty tricks again under his watch."

Pragya nodded reluctantly. "Alright, but we need to find evidence of your innocence as soon as possible. Priyanka's obsession is dangerous—she could go to any extent to get what she wants. Be careful."

"I will, Maasi," Rishi assured her.

Just then, Sarita Behen entered, looking concerned. "Rishi, what happened? Did your boss call and scold you for taking so many days off? Serves you right! Who told you to play cricket in the middle of the night and injure yourself? Look at me—I'm worried sick, and even your office people are getting impatient!"

Rishi sighed, shaking his head, while Pragya suppressed a smile.

Sarita Behen continued dramatically, "Why are you troubling your poor grandmother at this age? You're all I have now! Before you came, I was alone. Then Pragya and her daughters came, and my life changed. But if anything happens to you—"

Pragya gently interrupted. "Sarita Behen, don't think like that. Your grandson is a strong man—nothing will happen to him."

Sarita Behen relaxed slightly. "Alright, get ready and go to work. And take Shahana to college on your way. Poor girl still has a slight pain in her ankle. Prachi left early to pick up a file from her office."

Rishi nodded. "Okay, Nani."

As he headed to his room, Pragya remained deep in thought. Priyanka is dangerous. And what did she mean when she mentioned Prachi and Rhea over the phone? I just hope she's not planning something against them...

At Abhi's Office

Sunny knocked on Purab's door.

Without looking up from his laptop, Purab gestured for him to enter. "Come in and have a seat."

Sunny stepped forward, staring at the man he once called Pappa.

Purab continued, still focused on his screen. "So, you're the new costume designer for Fusion Beats?"