Chapter 29

Chapter 28

             Lately Anjali, Kavya, Neev and Prachi have been trying to persuade Angad into telling his feelings to Kripa, but sadly he has been trying to put it off as much as possible because he's not really a fan of feeling vulnerable and on the spot. In any case, the gang is currently all gathered up in his room, giving him an ultimatum that Anjali is enforcing. She tells her brother, "Bhai, either you tell Kripa yourself soon or we will, and then what will she think, Angad isn't man enough to tell a girl he loves her…" Angad rolls his eyes and sarcastically says, "Yea right, that's what she is gonna think, come on Anju, I can't just go up to her and be like, Hi (waving) I'm madly in love with you, want to be my girlfriend? That's not how it works guys, get real!" Kavya says, "Ok fine we will tell her! Let's go guys!" They all start walking towards the door and Angad basically runs in front of the door and groans, "Ok fine I'll tell her, but in a few days okay!" Prachi says folding her arms sighing, "How few?" Angad replies shyly, "The night before her birthday!" Prachi jumps for joy and then looks towards Neev and pretends to get mad saying, "God Neev why didn't you tell me on Kripa and my birthday as well!" Neev sighs, "Stupid, if I didn't tell you then, I think your eyeballs would have popped right out because of your crying. They were looking so swollen like red golf balls!" Prachi looks at him in shock and starts beating him while Neev manages to scream, "Prachi, control yourself yaar!" The others laugh looking at the pair.

Angad goes back into deep thought trying to conjure up the most romantic way possible to convey his feelings to Kripa. He wants to do something at the midnight of her birthday; it would be the most perfect occasion to show her he loves her. Also the day of her birthday, Surya has hosted a grand party for Kripa and Prachi's birthday, along with Kavya. Well Kavya because his birthday is two weeks later, so the Sharma's always celebrate his with Prachi and Kripa's. In any case the day of her birthday, would be too hectic to convey his feelings, but the day before just seems to be perfect.

Finally the day arrives, the day Angad is planning on proposing to his lady love. He wakes up bright an early putting on a black transparent shirt that makes his tones body visible with a black chain around his neck and ripped jeans. He looks mouth watering hot; well he has to make Kripa say yes, so why not dress the part. He goes to the Sharma House bright and early to pick her up, for the first time ever actually. Normally, it is always Kripa who would drag him out the house to get to school or well now college. He rings the door bell and as soon as the butler opens the door, Angad walks right in. He sees Surya reading the newspaper. Angad says, "Good morning Uncle!" Surya looks up delighted and wishes, "Angad my boy, Good Morning son!" They start talking about how Angad liked working at the office. Surya expresses his desire for Angad and Kripa to join the office after gradation since they did such a fantastic job of handling all the affairs. Gayatri comes out and orders, "Angad beta eat some parathas" Angad delightfully starts eating. Surya then calls Kripa down for breakfast and she sits wearing a white knee length flowing skirt with a light blue top. Angad looks at her admiringly. She looks so stunning. She wishes her parents a good morning and doesn't actually notice Angad sitting there. Kripa says, "Mom I want some toas… WHAT THE HELL!!" Well obviously she caught sight of Angad eating away. Surya calmly nags, "Kripa Language!"  Kripa replies, "Sorry Papa" Angad replies, "Tsk Tsk Kripa, this isn't the way to behave with guests, what will your in-laws think!" Kripa says rather annoyed, "Ok Mr. Guest (dragging him to the car) Lets Go!" When they get outside Kripa lets go of Angad, while he starts brushing out the wrinkles Kripa just gave his shirt saying, "Easy of the merchandise Krips" Kripa looks at Angad up and down saying, "Not bad Khanna, your actually looking decent" Angad arrogantly replies," You know you want me girl, don't need to be subtle about it!" Kripa rolls her eyes sitting in the car and they drive off to school before they get late.

      When they get to school they meet the gang on time and make their way to class with Angad keeping a close watch on Kripa's every move. He actually doesn't seem all that nervous about his plans to propose tonight. Somewhere in his heart he believes she will say yes, after all Angad Khanna is Angad Khanna for a reason. While sitting in class, Kripa is bothering Angad about what her present is because he is being totally tight lipped about it. He says, "Kripa stop it, You will get it when I give it to you!" Kripa just crosses her arms across her chest and says, "HMPH!!" Angad is really enjoying her expressions and grins looking at her. He assures himself, "I'm sure she will say yes!" He is almost sure of it. But of course things don't always go as planned. After that there is no more talk about the present, Kripa is getting really irritated, but super excited about turning twenty-one.

      After school, they go home and Kripa works on her homework. It is a normal day for her so far. She just has dinner with the family. She doesn't really talk to Angad much after school because of her homework. By night, she is just laying on her bed listening to music. That's when she gets a call at 11:50 at night. It is Angad calling her to her terrace. She finds it strange, but thinks maybe he needs to talk about something. Kripa walks up to her terrace and is just mesmerized at the sight. There are beautiful candles lit around the terrace and lights around the whole place. There are flower petals carelessly placed all over the floor. There is a beautiful table set up with wine and cake in the center. Faint music could be heard in the background. The night sky makes it much more picturesque. It just looks amazing. Kripa gazes around the room with her hand clasped onto her mouth, in awe. She now looks for her best friend, where could he be. Suddenly she hears him whisper from behind, "Happy Birthday Krips" Then she feels a chain being slipped onto her delicate neck. It is her birthday present she assumes. Kripa turns around and sees Angad looking drop dead gorgeous. She places her hand on the necklace, feeling the smooth piece of metal, while Angad holds up a mirror in front of her. She sees it has her name engraved in it.

Angad leads her to the table and when the clock strikes 12, Angad goes behind her, holding her hand and cuts the cake. Angad feeds Kripa and she feeds him as well. He pours them both some wine and Angad says, "Drink up, It's your first legal drink" Kripa laughs and follows directions. Kripa then asks, "Angad what is all them?" Angad holds her hand, which is laying on the table and says, "It's only for you Krips, only for you…There is something I have been meaning to tell you, something that I have realized, something I want you to know, something I need you to know. Krips, you are really important to me. This past year so much has happened with us. Being away from you made me realize how important you are to me. Krips you are the love of my life, Main tumse pyaar karta hoon, I love you Krips, I love you!" Kripa looks shocked; no words seem to flow through her mouth. She feels like this is totally out of the blue, completely ambushed. There is an uncertain suspicious look in her eyes as she says, "Angad tum mazak kare ho na?" Angad is expecting another reply and instead he gets THIS. Hurt reflects through his eyes as he says, "No Krips, I do love you, more than you'll ever know!" Kripa sure doesn't want him to say that. She just doesn't know what to say. She just sits there trying to get this to sink in, she sits there in the awkward silence looking at her palms, while Angad watches her ever move. Kripa finally gathers the courage to say, "Angad you mean a lot to me…" Angad interrupts angrily, "BUT…" Kripa replies softly with tears in her eyes, "Angad look I'm sorry I just…" Angad puts his hand up not being able to listen anymore, pain clearly visible in his eyes. He feels so vulnerable, so broken. He could actually feel the lump growing in his throat. Kripa desperately, "Please Angad I don't want to lose our friendship! It means more to me than anything! Please don't make this difficult for me…" Angad coldly replies, "Oh I won't, I'll make it real easy, our friendship… (sniggering) well it doesn't mean as much as I thought it did to you! You know what you are just scared of being vulnerable and losing control and you know what, I'm really sorry Kripa, that I got close to you, close enough to fall for you, I regret everything… I regret coming into your life…Have a Happy Birthday Kripa…" Angad starts walking away, while she watches in shock. She yells, "Angad!! YOU DON'T MEAN THAT!! Please…I'm sorry..." She has fallen to her knees with such heartache.

She just doesn't know what she feels for Angad, all she knows is she feels something strange, something alien to her, but love… she just doesn't know. She never realizes Angad would have been the one to fall in love with her. What hurt the most is that Angad basically told her he regrets her, his love, and their friendship. Not only that he also calls her Kripa, not Krips. Ever since they were little and his parents introduced them, he called her Krips right from the start, since he couldn't say Kripa at the time. It is his thing, this nickname, but now he calls her Kripa. This hit her hard. Kripa continues to sob over her best friend, who she just lost again. She lost everything in a matter of minutes. Everything…Some birthday this turned out to be. Kripa continued to cry her eyes out until she fell asleep on the terrace.

Angad after leaving the Sharma House, wants to drown his sorrows with alcohol. He wants to escape this heartache, this rejection, he needs to be free. He wants to be liberated of this pain. Angad goes to a pub close by and drinks up all his grief. Prem now enters the pub since he was in the mood to party and spots a passed out Angad at the bar counter. He looks so broken. Prem is aware that Angad was planning to propose to Kripa tonight and seeing Angad alone, with a tear stained face, tells Prem that it didn't go well at all. Prem is able to get Angad out the pub before he does anymore damage to himself. He brings Angad back with him to his apartment. Angad is definitely in no shape to drive back to his house, especially looking like a mess. Prem takes Angad to his room and lays him on the bed, while Angad mumbles her name over and over, "Kripa…."

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k that was the next part!! i know i know lol i did it again lol i separated them! but it was a long part you gotta give me that lol! dont like start with the threats ppl lol! LEAVE COMMENTS GUYS!! if you leave enough i promise to post another part tomorrow!
forgot the promo lol my bad, here it is
Promo: Angad sneaked into the house, Its the day of Kripa, Prachi and Kavya's b-day party so scenes before the party actually begins with all characters. **Note** this party is going to take a couple chapters to get through, lets just say a lot happens...