Chapter 7

Shikha

@Shikha88

PART 7

The next morning Kripa got ready and left to go meet Karan. She went to the Bombay city hospital. Yes you guessed it. Karan was a cardiologist. Kripa walked into his office and said good morning. Karan looked at her and they started discussing her condition. Kripa had a small hole in her heart which was growing day by day. It was creating quite a bit of problems for her. She always felt tired and weak but at the same time had a lot on her plate so she couldn't afford to be weak. So as they were talking Karan expressed his concerns to her. He mentioned that if she doesn't take care of herself and take the medications that he is going to prescribe she is going to need open heart surgery. Kripa obviously didn't want surgery so she promised she was going to take care of herself. They had a pleasant conversation and  then Kripa said that she had to get going otherwise she was going to be late. Karan said you know what I am all done with work why don't I come with you so I can also you sing. He was just being a little flirt. Kripa said that sounds like a really good idea. They both headed to the studio.

As they walked in, Angad was a bit annoyed too see Karan but at the same time he couldn't understand why. Its not like he had anything for Kripa but he still felt irritated. Mishty came over and greeted both of them and asked what they were doing together. Karan laughing replied that I just wanted to spend some time with my friend and since she practically lives in the studio, I have to meet her here. Mishty and Kripa just laugh and Kripa joking hits Karan on the arm.

The choreographer looks up and says okay lets start practice. She said that we are going to start something new and interesting. She said the new song is going to be a bit of a classical touch where Kripa will do a bit of classical steps and Angad will be doing more of a rap song behind it. It was going to be an American Indian fusion. It would totally rock.

So Kripa starts learning her steps and mind you she is actually good. She does a really good job of executing her steps. The whole audience is quite impressed. She goes an extra step and adds a bit of her own personality into it. She looked awesome. Angad was pretty excited that they were doing something different. In this mean time Damini Aunty walked in and was checking out the whole scene with Naina.

Naina looks at the whole thing in disgust and says what the hell is this. I am going to put a stop to this. Damini looks at her say NO. Don't do that. This looks amazing. Its so different and so unique. It would look amazing and give Angads fans something different and more variety. Naina still looks disgusted but agrees.

After rehearsal Karan comes up to Kripa and says wow you looked great. I didn't know you could dance that well. I always knew you sang beautifully but dancing.. wow Kripa. At that time Dadi also comes into the hall. She comes and hugs her pyaara baacha. They share a nice moment. Then Karan sees dadi and ask Kripa if that is the same Dadi from nainital and Kripa replies yes. Karan says lets see if Dadi remembers me. He grabs Kripa and takes her to dadi. Dadi greets Kripa with a huge smile and hugs her. Then she looks at Karan and says I know you from somewhere. Then they introduce each other and Dadi gets all excited and gives him a big hug. They they start talking and she asks what Karan does. That's when Karan says that he works in Bombay city hospital as a Doctor. Angad looks at him and he has nothing against him but at the same time he feels a bit of competition with him.

After some time they all depart and go home. Kripa goes home and as she enters gets a phone call from Prithvi. He calls to see how she is doing and asks her if she would like to join them for dinner. Kripa feels really tired and politely says that if its okay she would like to stay home and relax. She goes and changes but feels really hungry. She goes and starts cooking in the kitchen. She gets really happy and starts playing some sweet music and has a lot of fun cooking. As she is cooking the door bell rings. She has her hands full but lowers the music and runs to open the door. There she sees Angad looking at her. He just came by to say hi. She looks at him and says hey there. Come on in. I am sorry my hands are full. She then looks at him and says is everything okay. He looks at her and says yes, I just came by to say hi and see how you were doing. She just gave him a big smile and says im doing great. Chalo under aajo. Then he comes in and says wow the smell is really good. What are you making? She says it's a specialty that my mom used to make. Would you like to try some? He looks at her and says of course. She gets all happy and gets him a plate. Like an anxious kid she waits too see his expression too see if he likes it. He tastes it and really likes it. He is so happy to have home made food and that filled with so much love. He nearly finished the whole plate and looked at Kripa and said it was awesome. She was like I am glad you liked it. Let me get you some more. They have a really nice dinner together. Then the door bell rings and Harshini comes in. She too smells the food and gets all excited. Kripa gets happy and gets her a plate too. This is the first time that Angad and Harshini really sit down together and get a chance to get to know each other. The three of them have a good time and are just enjoying themselves. Then Angad gets a phone call from Manan asking him why hasn't he gotten to the club. Angad says that he will be there in a little bit. Then he looks a the ladies and asks them if they would like to go to the club but Kripa politely says that she is really tired and would rather stay home and relax. Harshini also stays back.

Angad goes to the club but as he is driving he just remember the dinner. He just felt so happy. He couldn't understand why. Its not like he doesn't have friends. Or he doesn't go out to dinners. He just felt a lot of apna pan. He felt wanted for once. He felt like he was among someone who actually cared about him. He felt good inside but at the same time brushed it off. He thought to himself Angad Khanna doesn't fall for girls they fall for him. He goes to the club and has a great time with his so called friends.