Chapter 3
Recap:
"Bhooooooooooooooooooooooom!!!"
As the two bodies collide, her hands involuntarily grip onto his biceps, while his wrap around her shoulder, in support. Such close proximity sends chills down their spines. A sudden thrust of wind hits them as they enter into an eye lock session.
Her long tresses dangle in the air as she slowly drowns in the deep magnetic pair of eyes. The grey pearls are shining brighter than the moon. From the nape to the chin, it slightly tapers off with a light stubble along the jaw line. She slowly melts in his charming masculine looks. If looks could kill…
The partly hidden beautiful face behind the swaying tresses mesmerizes him. He sees the sparkling blue eyes gaze into his. He studies them closely, as this tall lean woman's eyes reflect innocence and sweetness. Her face gleamed like the sun with long curvy lashes, pink shaded cheeks, and tender lips.
The wind chimes dance in joy as the wind kisses them. As lightning sparkles through the clouds, the sky cries in joy. Somewhere deep down, doors to the hearts unlock, as the two souls linger in seventh heaven. This blissful union of the hearts is short lived as his pager goes off. They jerk and let go of each other. While stealing quick glances, they apologize simultaneously. As they part ways, their hearts feel lighter, yet their minds fail to understand the state of their hearts.
Memories disrupted…
Kripa jerks back into reality as the ferry honks indicating its arrival at the Tsawwassen terminal. She grins as the thought of them being "so innocent and such tube lights" appears in her mind.
As the flag goes off, cars slowly move through the highly raised road ways that lead into the basement of the ferry. After securing a parking spot, Kripa walks to the upper most level. The salty smell blended in with the evening breeze ripples through the surrounding. The kids run around the deck in joy, while some adults settle inside to doze off. In need of fresh air, Kripa walks around the deck before leaning on the railing. She closely observes the fish that jump into the air like dolphins. As the ferry takes off, she drifts into her past yet again.
Memories resume…
While in the rest room, Kripa looks at her reflection in the mirror trying to absorb the incident that she had just underwent. She feels confused while thinking about the eye lock session. "It was merely a collision! Then why such mixed feelings…" she thinks. All of a sudden, as Anjali's words play in her head, she becomes numb.
"A crush?", she mutters, "No way! I will not allow myself to be smitten by his looks. I'm here to accomplish by goal, and will never let anything interfere!"
With this thought lingering in her mind, she heads back to the lobby. On her way, she decides to brush the incident off her mind, not wanting to think about it again.
Back in the lobby, the head of the department requests everyone to sit in their respective seats. As people disassemble, she spots the same man that she had encountered earlier by the door. He is engrossed in the documents that lay in his hands as he walks in. Her eyes pop out in shock. "Oh not again! I hope I' m not dreaming about him", she thinks in her head. She even pinches herself… but to her dismay, reality hits her. Her heart begins to pound, while butterflies float inside. She quickly shifts position to avoid his sight.
He walks straight up to the table Kripa was in, and takes his seat while smiling at the ones sitting next to him. As he glances through the new comers at his table, he spots her. Happiness ripples through his heart, though the reason for it remains unclear to him. He slowly introduces himself to the others on the table. Finally it is their turn to formally introduce each other.
Angad slowly moves his eyes towards her. His heart starts to beat faster and faster while looking at her. It was a different feeling altogether, a feeling never felt before, only to be brought by this lady. What was happening to him, he thought…
Background
When my heart goes on,
Misses a beat, I know it's gotta be you girl,
You sweep me off my feet
Sweep me off my feet, oh you sweep me off my feet
And when the blood from my heart
Rushes into my brain, it sends a message to me
To say you're driving me insane,
You know you're driving me insane, driving me insane
Love gives your heart the power, to open up and flower
Calling it every hour, but its refrained, its refrained
Song: You me aur hum
He shook this thought and went ahead!
"Hi! I'm Dr. Angad Khanna, a senior resident" he speaks in a deep voice, as he extends his hand.
In the meantime, Kripa feels butterflies in her stomach while her face was slightly flushing. As she notices his hand come forth, she reluctantly puts her shaking hand in his and introduces herself as Dr. Kripa Sharma, forcing a small smile. She looks very briefly into his eyes and looks down immediately after, to try not to instigate another eye–lock session and also to not show her nervousness. Though she was successful in hiding her nervousness to others, one pair of eyes noticed this.
Throughout the course of the orientation, they pay full attention to the presentations given by senior physicians. However, they steal glances here and there, without being noticed by one another.
It is late afternoon, and day 1 of the three day long orientations has come to an end. As people make their way out, Kripa waits for Anjali by the foyer. Just then she jerks hearing a group of people laughing out loud. As she turns her head towards their direction, she spots Angad with two guys and a girl. They seem to be engrossed in a discussion. More so, all four of them seemed to be enjoying pulling each other's legs. Without her knowledge, she peaks from behind the pillar and lays her eyes on Angad. She studies him carefully – the way he talked, the way he smiled – that she forgets her surroundings. Soon someone taps on her shoulder and brings her back to reality… it was none other than Anjali.
"Kripa… what were you doing" asks Anjali.
"Oh…..uh………..mm…..nothing! I was ..uh…..just ah..waiting for you" blunders Kripa.
"Girl….are you ok? Whatever… lets get going!" says Anjali, and they walk away from there. Just before taking off, Anjali takes a quick look at the direction Kripa was looking at momentarily and thinks to herself "hmm… is this the reason…" before smiling.
Though Kripa tries to walk behind Anjali to avoid being seen by Angad, her sight doesn't escape the latter's eyes. Is this merely an attraction between Angad and Kripa or games played by the destiny?...
memories disrupted…
While Kripa immerses herself in the flashback of her confused state at their first meeting on her way to Vancouver Island, Angad immerses himself into the file that brought sorrow into his life.
The red shot eyes pierce through the diagnostic report that revealed his helpless state – the sole reason for his departure from his love, life and world. Though guilt engulfs him for hiding such devastating news from Kripa – the only soul that would bring comfort to him, he had no hearts to see her melt in pain. He himself is melting and had no strength to take more. A thought strikes him to leave behind a letter that would only be discovered upon her arrival with him no longer around!
In the meantime, a few miles away, a guy and a girl are having a blast… full of music, drinks , and laughter! After all, they've successfully carried out their plan without any blunder!!!
"Congratz babes… we've succeeded! Now that ***** Kripa will know what it feels like to be ditched by the person she loves the most! She totally deserves it" utters the fairly muscular guy with a stud on his left year.
"Oh she sure will regret playing with a guy of your caliber… not only her but Angad deserves it too", says the woman, who was lean and pretty by face, yet the heart is cruel.
Back in their house, Angad writes to Kripa …
Dear Kripa, my sweet Rads,
You're the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life! The days I've spent with you are the most memorable and will always remain close to my heart – be it our engagement, wedding, birthday celebrations. I thought I was the most happiest and the luckiest man on earth... to have you in my life. You are a wonderful friend, caretaker, wife, and soul mate. Yet things don't always go the way we wish them to. Yet life has become too short for me to be around with you forever… Kripa, whatever I'm to do may be too harsh… but I'm doing this for you my love, it is for your good. You're my first and last love… I wish to see you move on with your life and remain happy… if you love me… please! Please forgive me dear.
Yours Angad…
Yet, he refrains from telling her the truth – that he is suffering from brain tumor. Tears swell up in his eyes as he seals the envelope. Just then, he felt a sudden urge to hear her voice for the last time, that he would try and record in his mind! His fingers dialed her number with much pain. However, his attempt goes in vein. Oh how he wishes all this was a nightmare, but to his dismay it was happening to him! As he closes his eyes, memories of the day he first met her flashes through…
Memories begin…
It was the morning after he had first met her at the 1st day of the orientations…
The birds are crooning away at the sight of the early morning bliss. Morning mists sparkle through rays of sunshine giving way to a happy go lucky girl. Adorned in white, she runs along the empty street filled with a carpet of crispy leaves. Her hair sways in the air as she swings from side to side. Laughter fills the moment. Yet again, her face seems a blur to the grey eyes that are filled with nothing, but disappointment.
But a surprise awaits him today. His heart pounds harder as the sight becomes less hazy.
Her face shone brighter than the sun. Amidst this sheer hotness comes the coolness from her beautiful blue eyes. He becomes motionless as he discovers his dream girl…that to be of a familiar figure.
"Kripa… ??"... Angad mumbles… "is that you?"
"Angad!!!", a loud scream comes his way startling him. Before he could open his eyes, he feels freezing water on his face.
A furious Angad jumps up from the bed and begins to chase the culprit – who is none other than his brother Sanjay.
As soon as Sanjay was in Angad's hands,
"Sanjay… what was that for man?"… asks Angad while twisting Sanjay's left ear.
"Bro… Bro … please leave me… Oh by the way, Bhabhi's name is cool." Cheekily says Sanjay.
Angad is shocked and leaves Sanjay immediately.
"What are you talking about?" asks Angad.
"Bro … I heard you mumble her name… I better share this with everyone"
"Sanjay, don't you dare!"
"Well… then you better tell me who it is" demands Sanjay with a sheepish smile.
Angad runs his hand through his hair and agrees to tell him later…
Is this just a crush or love? To be continued…
Alright guys, I've written a longer chapter to make up for the delay...😛😛😛
And finally the secret is out...
I hope you guys like it. Please Please Please... provide your comments 😛...then only will I know if i'm on the right track or not 😉! Can anyone guess who the mean guy and the girl are 😉? Will post their pics soon 😛
Luv lots, Aish
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