Part 17:

Kripa blushed and walked downstairs but Angad was no where to be seen.  After a few minutes, she saw Angad and Naina walking down the stairs with two laugage bags.

Kripa: mom...aap kahin jaa rahe ho kya?

Naina: Nahi...tum dono jaa rahe ho..

Kripa: kahan?

Naina: chote se holiday pe....aur mujhe naa nahi sunna....tum dono ki shaadi ko chaar mahine ho gaye hai...aur tum dono abhi tak honeymoon par bhi nahi gaye...isi liye abhi yeh do din ka vacation goa mein....Exams ke baad tum dono honeymoon par jaa rahe ho....do mahino ke liye....tum mein se kisi ki baat koi bhi nahi sunne waala...sab arrangements ho chuki hai....

Angad: Kripa...we have no choice...

Kripa(giggled): i see that......mom...thanks

Naina: iss mein thanks kyun keh rahi ho?  Mein jaanti hoon mera beta thoda paagal hai...university ki vajah se tumhare saath jyada waqt bhi nahi bita raha...meine dekha hai ki tum ghar mein akele kaise bore ho jaati ho....

Angad and Kripa left immediately as they were driving there.  Both talked about random things until they found the topics.  Angad gave side looks to Kripa every now and then.  He could not help noticing how beautiful she looked.  Her different style always aroused Angad's senses.  everytime she stepped out of the salwaars and saris, Angad could not help but compare her two so different looks.

Kripa: Angad...

Angad: hmm?

Kripa: you want to stop driving?

Angad: um Kripa...if i stop driving...who is going to drive?  we need to reach before its too late.

Kripa: I will drive.

Angad: haha...funny kripa.

Kripa: I am serious...i will drive.

Angad stopped the car as he thought she was joking.  He got out of the driver's seat and walked to Kripa's side of the car.  He opened the door for her.

Angad: go ahead.....drive.

Kripa(smiled): thanks.

Angad got into Kripa's seat and waited patiently for her to stop joking.  But instead, Kripa got into the driver's seat comfortablly, turned the car on, and drove away.  Angad started at her in surprise.

Angad: you know how to drive?

Kripa: of course i do...i used to drive to university in canada...

Angad: How come you didn't tell me before?...i would have given you my car....you could have went places with your friends and mom instead of sitting at home being bored.

Kripa: well....i dont really take things from anyone just like that....i didnt take things from my parents either....once i was eligible to work, i worked and paid my own expenses...once i finish my studies...i will get a car...you won't have to be my driver..

Angad: well...i wouldn't mind being a beautiful's driver.

Kripa(looked at him and blushed): angad...tum bhi na...

Angad: No jokes Kripa....you are looking really beautiful.

Kripa: thanks....i must say....you are looking quite handsome youself....that dark shade of gray really suits you..

Angad: whats the date?

Kripa: um...January 14...why?

Angad: January 14 2008, Angad khanna receives his first compliment from his wife, Mrs. Kripa Angad Khanna...

Kripa(mumbled under her breath): I love the way that sounds..

Angad: you said something?

Kripa: um..yea....this is not the first time i've given you a compliment..

Angad: you wanna list the other times when you have?

Kripa just shook her head indicating "no".  Both drove while chit chatting again until Angad made Kripa stop the car.  He took the car from her before entering the international highway, he did not want her to drive in India's crazy traffic.  By the time they reached goa's hotel they were supposed to stay in, both were extremely tired.  They checked in and laid on the bed.

Kripa: Angad...you need to use the washroom?...if not...im going to go change...

Angad: CHANGE?  why?  dont you wanna go out for dinner...i am starved.....

Kripa:now that you mention it....im quite hungry myself.

Both Angad and Kripa walked out of the hotel.  They decided not to take the car but walk to the nearest restuarant instead.

Angad: Kripa...you like chinese?

Kripa: I Love chinese...

Angad pointed a chinese restaurant nearby.  Both walked into the restaurant and sat down.  They had a nice dinner followed by a walk around the area.  They went back to their room and fell asleep in no time.

In the morning when Kripa opened her eyes, she felt something heavy on her stomach, she tried getting up but couldn't.  Soon she realized, Angad had his arms around her possesively as if someone was about to snatch her away from him.  "he must have hugged me while sleeping" she thought to herself.  Accident, or purpose...whatever it was brought a smile to her face.  It felt good to wake up in his arms like that.  She turned slightly too look at him but noticed he was staring right back at her.  He was wide awake, and staring at her with a smile on his face.  he had noticed everysingle expression kripa went through just a few seconds ago upon realizing his arm around her.  He brought his face closer and kissed her cheek.

Angad: good morning.

Kripa: good morning...(there were a few minutes of silence)..um.....can I get up?

Angad(realized why she was still lying there and removed his hands from around her): sorry...

Kripa glanced at the clock after sitting up on the bed.  The clock read 11:00 AM.

Kripa: ANGAD!!!  Its 11 already......did we sleep that late last night?...

Angad: i dont know....all i know is that we are wasting some precious holiday time...

Kripa: lets get ready...c'mon...

Angad: um kripa...there is only one washroom..

Kripa: um...we can both use it while we freshen up.....besides....you are no stranger..

Angad smiled and both walked into the washroom.  Both brushed their teeth while discussing the day's plan.  Angad waited patiently for Kripa to finish washing her face.  Kripa splashed water on her face, She looked up and quickly grabbed the towel to wipe her face.  When she was done, she saw Angad staring at her again through the mirror.  Kripa felt a sudden attack of butterflies.  She smiled and walked out of the washroom, allowing him to finish.  She walked to the bed and sat herself down.

Kripa: Angad!!  coffee or tea?

Angad: kripa..tum jaanti ho na...i hate tea..

Kripa: oh yea.....i forgot!

Kripa called room service and ordered coffee for the two.  Angad came out just in time for coffee.  Kripa was mixing the milk and sugar.  She handed angad his cup of coffee and took hers.

Angad: so...where do you wanna go?

Kripa: wherever you want to go...

Angad: i have been here several times before.....I dont know what you want to see around here..

Kripa: but i dont know whats there to see.....since you've been here.....you should know which place is good....otherwise i know a perfect place that you would probably hate...

Angad: the mall.

Kripa: how did you know?

Angad: Mall is the only place in the world that girls love and guys hate...

Kripa(giggled): thats true...

Angad: ok.....um how about we go to the beach first, that will take us around 2-3 hours, then we can have a light meal, another hour, um then.....oh....do you go to churches?

Kripa: yea....i've been to churches a few times before...with my friends...

Angad: well, there is a beautiful church here, after we go to the church, we can go watch a movie or just sit around and talk in St.Sebastian garden or something....

Kripa: yea...we'll see...it will all depend on our mood...and who knows...maybe we will be too tired by the end of the day to go to the movie or the garden...

Angad: you're right....alright so get ready...we have to leave in an hour if we want to be back by 12 at night.

Kripa got up and went into the washroom with her robe and towel.  After about 20 minutes she came out wrapped in a robe and Angad went in.  Kripa opened her bag and found the kind of clothes she would wear in Canada.  It wasn't saris, nor were they indian suits.  They were plain tank tops and mini skirts.  Kripa quickly called Aliyah up.

Kripa: Aliyah...i am in trouble....whoever packed my bags...

Aliyah: I packed you bags hun...

Angad stepped out of the washroom to pick up something that he had left outside by accident.  Kripa didnt hear him come out and continued her conversation.

Kripa: Ali!!!!  have you gone mad?  why did you pack these clothes??  Aliyah...they are ALL tank tops and mini skirts.....I can't wear these...

Angad: why not?

Kripa(gasped): um..ali...i'll call you back ok? take care(Kripa hung up)...woh angad actually...aliyah ne meri bags..

Angad: tell me why you can't wear these?  They would look nice on you.....and i told you millions of times before that i am not conservative like that...c'mon now...go and get dressed....i will take a shower after you are done.

Kripa went inside with an aqua coloured tank top and a black mini skirt.  She dressed up and came out in no time.  She stood there awkwardly under Angad's constant stare.

Angad: wow kripa...you look so different.....

Kripa: good different or bad different?

Angad: AWSOME different....you look like your a 17 year old....no one would look at you and say you're married....

Kripa: um...thanks.....

Kripa walked to the dressing table and started combing her hair while Angad took his turn to shower.  Angad came out in 15 minutes completely dressed.  he rushed to the dresser and combed his hair.  Both put on their shoes and walked out to the parking lot.  They got in the car and drove away on a goa adventure.