New FF-2nd chance at Love-Completed-PG 81-08/08/2014 - Page 31

Awesome update 👍🏼

great part...

I have each n every part ofbyour story n just 1 word for all iits amazing.

Oh no..Kalpi should listen full..Now Riya's news..I hope Kalpi not avoid Vihaan..

Update soon pls! Waiting eagerly!

I am really sorry for not replying individually to each comment, but I do really appreciate all the encouragement.

The day of the launch arrived and Kalpana who had not slept a wink the whole night, woke up with a sense of suppressed excitement. She was nervous about the launch but also confident about it, as she knew that they had done great work.

The past week was not very happy for Kalpi and it was only the heavy work-load that kept her from wallowing in her sorrow or looking too closely at the reason for her unhappiness.

She had tried to pull away from Vihaan, but work continued to put them in each other's path. Once she was with him, all her good intentions flew out of the window and she continued to revel in his friendship and closeness. It was easier to make resolutions of keeping away from him, when she was not in his presence, but it was almost impossible to maintain the distance when she was in his company.

She had actually emboldened herself, multiple times to ask him about his relationship with Riya, but never could ask him. She would not acknowledge even to herself, but it was the fear of his acceptance of that relationship that stopped her on her tracks.

Vihaan, who was used to being written about in gossip columns, did not even undergo even a single moment of worry regarding this article. If only he knew, how much this had affected Kalpana, he would definitely have got a retraction printed on the same day.

Once he had acknowledged his love for Kalpana, he had totally stopped his interactions with other women. He neither had the time nor any inclination to think about stupid gossip columns. There were only 2 things occupying this mind, one was his work and the other was his love.

There were 2 events planned for the day of the product launch. There was a Pooja planned in the morning and a formal cocktail party with all the celebrities planned for the evening.

Kalpi dressed up in a beautiful maroon coloured silk saree with golden border. She had worn gold jhumkas in her ears and a simple delicate necklace. She had tied up her hair in an elegant bun and had worn a jasmine gajra in her hair. She had adorned her eyes with Kajal and worn s light golden eye-shadow on her lids. Her slender arms were adorned with beautiful maroon and gold coloured bangles. She knew she looked good, but she did not realize how divine and etheral she looked, like a goddess had descended to the earth.

"You really look like a beautiful princess today, no you look like a queen," her dad said hugging her. "You really look as if you should be in a royal palace", he continued. "Dad, you always think I look beautiful", she said. Vitthal's eyes filled with tears as he could not believe that his daughter had grown up to become such a beautiful woman. With all the heartbreak she had faced in her life, she still had such a beautiful heart to go with her lovely face. He had noticed a strange sort of glow in her face for the past few weeks. He just hoped that she had gotten over Raghav and moved on. He sent a silent prayer to the God, asking for eternal happiness for his Kalpi.

Neha was waiting by her car, when Kalpi walked towards her. Neha could not but help admire the beautiful picture she presented. "You look lovely and radiant, you look like you should get married today. I am sure looking at you any guy would be ready to sit in mandap immediately", Neha teased her.

Suddenly Kalpi's face fell, as she remembered the day she was waiting in the Mandap for Raghav. Neha realized the faux pas she had committed and apologized immediately. Kalpi smiled back and said, "Don't apologize Di, I am really over that incident and have moved on. I am really not sad".

Kalpi and Neha reached the venue. They were one of the early arrivals and both of them got involved in checking the arrangements. Everything seemed to be in apple-pie order and Kalpi decided to enjoy herself. There was a group of kids playing around and she could not resist joining them. She was totally engrossed in chatting with them, when Vihaan arrived with his parents.

As soon as he arrived, his eyes started scanning the area trying to locate Kalpana. His eyes suddenly fell on her. Her back was facing him as she was busy with a small kid. Her entire back was bare as her blouse had a deep open back and he was lost in admiration of her swan like neck and the perfect curve of her bare back.

Unwittingly, his started walking towards her, as if she was a magnet which was drawing him towards her. He reached her and called,"Kalpana". She got up immediately and turned towards him. Vihaan was a total goner from that moment. He was stunned and mesmerized by her divine beauty. He could not take his eyes off her and at the same time his heart was beating so fast that he felt it would jump out of his chest. He was rendered totally speechless. Suddenly Kalpana jingled the bangles on her wrists in front of his face and his reverie was broken. "You look lovely", he said involuntarily. "Thanks, you look nice too", she said and realized she meant it too.

Nice was such an understatement. He looked unbelievably handsome in an ivory coloured sherwani with gold threads shot through it and a red dupatta. His perfectly chiseled body and broad shoulders were shown in best light in this attire. His fair skin was slightly tanned and caramel coloured eyes were glowing and he looked like a Greek God.

A sudden realization struck Neha who was watching them, that there was something inexplicable between these two lovely people. She had noticed the thunderstruck expression on Vihaan's face and knew that he was crazily attracted to her young friend. Kalpana also did not seem immune to him, but her feelings were not transparent. Neha thought to herself, "This was the most perfect pairing imaginable. Kalpana deserves happiness and Vihaan is the best person to bring happiness into her life". She vowed to herself to do her best to encourage this relationship.

The Pooja began and everyone gathered in front of God's Idols. The Aarti was about to begin and suddenly Neha said, "You know Kalpana sings Ganapati Aarti beautifully, why don't we ask her to sing rather than play the Aarti on a music system".

"Really, that would be beautiful. Please do sing," Vihaan's mom said. Kalpi who was suddenly the center attention blushed beautifully, but she could not refuse as it was a God's invocation.

She started singing in the most melodious of voices and everyone was transported into a divine world. Her voice seemed to be capable of bringing down the Gods from the heavens to shower their blessings. Vihaan who prided himself in not being too emotional felt tears fill his eyes, as he experienced divinity through her voice.

After Aarti, Kalpana took over the task of distributing the Prasad. She came where his parents were standing with him to offer them the Prasad. He saw his father blessing her, by putting his hand on her head. His mom patted her cheeks and kissed her forehead and said, "Kalpana, thanks for allowing us to hear you sing today. I do not have any doubt about the success of this venture, as Gods must have come down from heaven and blessed us today". She just looked shy and embarrassed and muttered, "Thanks".

Vihaan had a sudden vision of his parents blessing Kalpana and himself on their wedding day. The vision brought an inadvertent smile on his face.

Vihaan found his eyes following her, as she went around the entire gathering distributing Prasad. She was walking towards the group of kids she was playing with previously. She seemed to be teasing the kids and requesting a kiss in exchange of the Prasad. The kids were kissing her and she was smiling widely. Vihaan could not take his eyes off her.

"So, when are you bringing her to our home as a bride", Vihaan's mom who was watching him asked.

Vihaan whose mind was preoccupied, unconsciously answered, "Soon, very soon".

Suddenly he realized what he had said and he blushed and said, "What are you talking about mom, I don't understand".

"But I understand everything, I am happy for you. Your dad has told me about her and what a great girl she is. I know about her upbringing and how she has succeeded against all odds. I would love to see her in our house as my daughter-in-law ".

Vihaan could not say anything as his eyes got moist and he just hugged his mom tight.

lovely update...

You outdid itself this time and sent me to the most wonderful world. I am so in love with this ff I can't tell u how much! U are amazing rekha my sista.

Just was waiting for ur update today and thank god u did 😉