Pyaar Ka Pal:Update last prt pg 215 12/27 - Page 123

Shahid was standing in front of the mirror buttoning the last button of his sherwani when Angad came in and handed him the scarf to go with it. Shahid wore a sexy, maroon color 'A' line open front Sherwani having embroidery on Front 2 Panels, Full Front & Full Sleeves using Resham & Zardozi work. Plain spunsilk Kurta inside, looking more dashing than ever before. Angad on the other hand was wearing a cream color open front Sherwani embroidery on Neck, Front 2 Panels & Sleeves using Zardozi & Resham work. For sure looking very different. "Shahid my man, you look… nervous!"

"Haha! Very funny. Of course I'm nervous, I'm getting engaged."

"You had to someday, plus you'll be happy. And it's not a big deal."

"I hope!" Angad laughed seeing his friend so nervous.

Kripa on the other hand was getting Anjali ready who was wearing, a shaded georgette in warm hues lehenga with antiq zardosi and kundan work combined with banarasi border hemline worn with kurti and rich dupatta in shaded georgette with banarasi border. To go along with her bronze embroidery she wore a matching set. Anjali was nervous as well, but not as much as Shahid. She was happy that she was finally getting engaged.

About thirty minutes later Kripa took Anjali and Angad took Shahid to the main event. Shahid and Anjali stood beside each other and exchanged rings fairly quickly. Kripa stood beside Angad clapping for the couple, yet lost in her own world. Then she looked down at her own hand and the ring she was wearing. Angad looked at her from the corner of his eye. He made himself a mental note to gift Kripa a ring for their anniversary.

Shahid cut the cake and the all fed each other. Shahid and Anjali shared a dance alone. Dadi told Angad and Kripa to dance as well. But before Kripa could have placed her hand in Angad's someone else's, elegant hand was in his hand. Kripa looked over and saw a tall, beautiful girl standing in front of her. She was wearing a white sari with white diamond, huge, earring. The neck line of her blouse was deep, but just fine to where it didn't look vulgar, and she wasn't wearing any thing in her neck. Which for some reason just made her look just more angelic. She had a chocolate brown eye color with a fair complexion. Her brunet hair hung down her back with soft curls, allowing her to look just more graceful. She hugged Angad, and stood next to her. Kripa felt extremely jealous, not only because she was standing where Kripa was meant to be, but she looked even more beautiful next to Angad. Mainly because there outfits matched. As if it was planned this way.

"Kripa, meet Neha. And Neha meet Kripa my best friend-"

"And his wife." Kripa said as she smiled at her.

"Your really beautiful Kripa." Neha said smiling, "Angad is lucky to have you!" Kripa just smiled.

"And you look absolutely charming tonight, Neha." Angad told her. Kripa felt heart broken. Angad hadn't even complimented her and someone else took the praise. Kripa excused herself and went to the wash room. She looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a light blue and peach shaded sari. After putting a fake smile on she went outside, she was shocked when she saw Angad dancing with Neha. She saw Prithvi at the door and walked to him as he was looking for someone to greet him.

"Prithvi."

"Hey Kripa."

"Hi Prithvi." They stood together for some time. Kripa watched Angad dance with Neha. It hurt her eyes when she saw them so close. She looked away when she saw Neha come her way with Angad's hand in hers. She stood in front of Kripa and let go of Angad's hand. Then she took Kripa's hand and gave it to Angad.

"Now that your wife is here, dance with her, I'm going to go see the bride and groom to-be." She smiled and left. Kripa took a step closer to Angad, and watched Neha glide down the hall while Prithvi and Angad said their usual hellos. Prithvi excused himself soon as well and Kripa and Angad were left alone. Kripa looked around still holding Angad's hand. She saw Dadi and Bua sitting with Kris, and decided to go there. When she had taken a few steps she realized Angad was still holding her hand. She let go of his hand but Angad pulled her back. Kripa stood against Angad.

"Mrs. Khanna, I saw your envied eyes when I was with Neha. And now that you have a chance won't you like to have a dance with me?" Angad kissed her cheek, and she turned and looked at him. Angad put his hand out and they both made it to the dance floor. Kripa put both arms around Angad's neck while he held her close ho him. "By the way, where are our third couple?"

"Who?" Kripa asked.

"Josh and Aaliya?"

"They should be getting here. And why are they our third, whose the second couple?" Kripa asked.

"Shahid and Anjali."

"Then whose the first couple?"

Angad came closer to Kripa, "We are." Kripa instantly looked away, blushing. "Has anyone told you, you look beautiful blushing?"

Kripa looked at the naught Angad, "Actually, yes."

"Who?"

"That," Kripa looked around, "You just did." She smiled. Angad smiled back and they continued to dance.

"One more thing."

"Now what Angad."

"Neha was right, you are beautiful, and I'm lucky to have you."

Kripa smiled softly now, "Thanks Angad. But being so nice doesn't suit you!"

"What? I was actually fishing for compliments." Angad said twirling her around once.

"In that case Mr. Khanna," Kripa pulled him closer, "You look really hideous." And she smiled politely.

"Nice to know, I feel the same way about you! I was just trying to make you feel better." Kripa pushed him away and left the dance floor.

Angad smiled, "I love her!" he said running one hand thought his hair. Kripa stood with Shahid and Anjali now.

"Kripa was I dreaming?" Shahid asked looking at Kripa and then Angad.

"I think we all are." Kripa said, looking at Angad as if he were a dream. Suddenly everything went black. The room went chaos, Kripa was about to move when someone held her hand. And a lighter was lit in front of her. The lights came back; Kripa and Angad were standing face to face. Neha took Angad's side again and handed him a mike.

"How about a lovely song from the lovely man, for the lovely couple!" Neha asked. Angad smiled looking at Kripa.

"If someone supports me." He said looking at Kripa.

"Never." Kripa whispered to him, she turned and left. Angad smiled and sat behind the piano playing. Kripa stopped and looked at him.

Angad walked behind Kripa, as he sang.

He held her hand and Kripa turned, smiled and then walked away.

Kripa walked to the other side of the room, and stood behind a column smiling to herself. She turned around and saw Angad standing there holding her ears. Kripa just walked away. She walked down then hall and behind more marble columns, when Angad pulled her back. He was pinned to the column as he held Kripa close to him.

He held his ears again, but Kripa looked away. Expecting he would pamper her more, but Angad left her and walked away. Kripa shocked, stood there and then decided it was her turn to ask him now.

As Angad walked fast in front of her she walked behind him singing.

Angad smiled to himself as she sang. Angad turned but didn't see Kripa there. He looked at a giggling Anjali who pointed at a different direction. Angad walked up the stairs where he found Kripa standing in a semi-dark area. He turned to leave again when Kripa held his hand and pulled him closer. She held his face, and hugged him tightly.

Angad smiled as they both made their way down. Angad stood next to Shahid who now had to sing to his wife to be. So both Angad and Shahid sung dancing with their lady loves.