Part 10 - Broken

                                    

                                          
I know, I have been MIA for almost a week. I was unfortunately admitted in the hospital for some health issues, and came back home yesterday. Damn, I was sure bored there, but the doctor strictly restricted my screen time. So, I am so happy being back to my form. Though I won't be able to update regularly, because my parents feel I need rest. (I took enough rest, but they don't think so... Parents I tell you) I hope you understand my situation. But I will try my best to update soon. 
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The next two days passed on quite quickly, with very minimal interaction between Ram and Priya. It seemed the day they would talk about what happened in the previous session never came, did they forget it? No, but for some reason, they procrastinated. And none of them started the assignment. The doctor's visit went well enough, the baby was healthy, a steady heartbeat could be hear, they were happy to know that. There was something missing, the spark, it had not vanished, but repressed, it felt as though both of them purposely avoided one another. Priya would wake up early, make sure the breakfast is ready, Ram gets ready for his office, they have breakfast together silently, and leave. Their car rides have also become quiet, it is usually the radio that makes noise. It is no lie that Priya and Ram miss each other badly, but are too over consumed by their thoughts to speak up.


Priya had no class on the weekends. On Saturday, Ram had to leave to the office dur to his meetings, while Priya left for the bakery. Ram wanted Priya to be at home taking rest, but he knew, she would get bored, so being at the bakery was okay with him. She was now eating a very healthy fruit salad, just scrolling in her phone, when she heard her name being called by none other than her friend. "So how does this look?!!" he asked excitedly, Priya took a look at the jewel he gave her, it was a beautiful rose gold ring with a radiant cut sapphire stone, it looked absolutely stunning. "It's wow, it will definitely suit her. She is gonna love this" Priya said looking at ring closely. "Thank god! It took me three whole days to find this. I would have called you, but I wanted to this by my own and I know you have things to do as well" he said. "So, when are you gonna do it?" she asked, "Tonight. Are you free? Do you wanna see the place?" he asked, she smiled, she didn't have anything to do anyways, "Yup, let's go" she said. He happily took her. They soon drove to a secluded beach, Krish took Priya in, and showed around. There was a beautiful white tent covered with fairy lights which were off right now, as it was still day time, and a table with a candle and rose petals around. It was a table for two. "Oh my god! This is perfect, Krish.  She is gonna be totally swept off her feet. Who knew, Detective Krish Dixit had such a romantic side to him." Priya teased. "So, what are you gonna say to her?" she asked, "well, that is where I am unsure, I am scared that due to me being nervous, I would start rambling." He said. Priya chuckled, she has always seen Krish being confident and smart, seeing him nervous and confused did amuse her. "you know what, why don't we practice it. You could pretend to propose. And I'll say if it's alright" Priya suggested, Krish's eyes twinkled, "you'd do that for me?" he asked, "considering what you have done, yeah, I would. Also, I am your friend." She said. "Okay then..." he said. "I will first have dinner with her, then we'd dance to music, as soon it stops, I will get down in my knee" he said, kneeling down on one knee, he took Priya hand, "Kriti..." he stopped, "Krish, you gotta say after that" she said, he took a breath, "Man, I cant do this. What if she straight up rejects me?" he asked, "She'd be a fool to do that. Krish you truly are amazing, and you both love each other so much. I know she'll say yes, trust me" Priya reassured him. "Okay... I think I know what to say Priya." He said. "Good. Now, that we have given you the confidence, you can stand up" she laughed, he joined her. "Thank you for this." He said smiling genuinely, "No problem at all. It was a good time pass, I must say" she said. They hugged, and walked towards their car, laughing.