ISHQ SUMANDER:LAST PART PG 18 CHECK PG 19 - Page 5

Kripa had lost her luggage, so her trip was postponed. She was still confused about Zaib. After spending half a day with him, she found a few things very similar to Angad and a few things that Angad wouldn't even think about.

Kripa and Zaib were in a Gucci store. Kripa was finding her self cloths while Zaib was modeling in front of the mirror after trying on the hottest men outfits. So unlike Angad. When Kripa saw this he couldn't help but laugh. Kripa also noticed that Zaib loved the combo of white and black. Just like Angad. It was obvious to Kirpa that she was attracted to Zaib because of his looks. It simply made her feel closer to Angad.

Zaib took a 360 turn, when he saw Kripa staring at him. Kripa walked to him, a few hundred bags handing on her arms. Zaib took the glasses off and stood up straight. "You done, Ma'am."

"It's Kripa, Zaib. Not Ma'am. No one calls me "Ma'am. Got it?"

"Yes… Kripa."

"Good. And now if your done showing off your skills lets go."

"Yes."

"And, black looks quite good on you!" Kripa walked out the door while Zaib sighed. Again when she told Zaib this she had Angad in mind. For a second she left as if she was not being fair with Zaib. But then again, this was all an experiment. The only reason Kripa was doing this was because, when Kripa and Angad singed the divorce papers after Kripa's miscarriage Angad had told her, "If we ever meet again, I will not be Angad." Of course at the time Kripa was angry as well and she had said, "I will kill my self if I ever have to see you again." But at the time it was all a lie, everything that was being said was of course planned. Not by them, but by someone else. Nonetheless; we could blame destiny. But more than destiny it was Prithvi Bose who had come back into her life and messed everything up. Yes, Prithvi Bose. The man Kripa thought, "Loved him." But when the truth unfolded Kripa's, Angad's, Adi's, and Aaliya's life was messed up. Prithvi had never died. When he was coming back to India, he had to stay back and that same flight had crashed. Prithvi stayed back, and ended up marrying Aaliya in the states. When he found out Kripa was married to Angad Prithvi broke down. When he found out that Aaliya was that same Angad's sister Prithvi decided to break her life apart along with Kripa's and Angad's marriage.

The thoughts wondered in Kripa's head, she came out when Zaib hit the breaks to the car they had rented and Kripa's head flew out front. "Zaib, what happened?" She asked angry, pushing her hair off her face.

"Sorry Kripa. But, would you like some coffee?" He pointed at Starbucks.

"Thanks, but all of a sudden?"

"It's simple. Zaib LOVES, coffee! And I can't resist Starbucks." He parked the car and went away. Another thing so unlike Angad. Angad hated coffee, he liked tea, and only green tea. He would have normal tea occasionally but, mostly Green tea.

Zaib came back some time later, with two cups of coffee. He looked at both the cups confused and then handed one to Kripa. "What's so confusing?" She asked.

"Actually I got my self Green tea, and got you coffee."

"But I thought you wanted coffee?"

"Well, I did. I never liked coffee, but just recently I started liking coffee, so I decided how about tea today."

"Ah!" Kripa was confused now. If this was Angad, he wouldn't let Kripa know that he was. And if this wasn't Angad then how did he look alike. At the same time she knew this couldn't be Angad because he never liked the modeling concept. Kripa was confused and at this point she decided to call Dadi and tell her everything.

So the plan was that at this point Kripa's show was moved one month. So instead she was going to India to meet Dadi. Zaib was going with her as Kripa was going to do a show in India where she would launch as a Indian model. Once again this was another reason to keep him with her. Zaib, as he claimed, hadn't been to India ever. He was raised and born in Canada. He was going to Italy to audition for Kirpa's show. But to his luck he didn't have to. Kripa and Zaib sat in the back seat as the driver drove down the packed Indian roads. Kripa, after living in Canada for two years, was getting really irritated. Zaib on the other hand was sleeping on Kripa's shoulder like a little kid. Kripa wanted to push him off but then that was rude. But when the A.C shut down Kripa got really irritated and pushed Zaib off her shoulder.

He woke up, and looked at Kripa, "I'm sorry Kripa." He said, "Are we there yet?"

"You wine like a kid Zaib."

"Sorry."

"And you say Sorry toooooo many times."

"Ok." Thirty minutes later the car stopped. Zaib and Kripa got out of the car and walked into the house. Dadi was sitting on the sofa with the five months pregnant Aaliya.

"Dadi." Kripa called softly. Dadi turned and rushed to Kripa, Kripa touched her feet and they hugged. "Aap kaisi hai?"

"I'm good."

"Kripa!!!!" Aaliya said as they hugged each other. "How's the world's greatest bhabhi!"

"I'm great, how's the baby?" Kripa asked.

"Good."

"Good!" Both Dadi and Aaliya froze when they saw Zaib come into the room. Kripa knew this was going to happen. Dadi robotically walked to Zaib and took his face in her hands.

"A-A-A-Angad?" She finally said. Zaib looked at her with soft eyes. And almost automatically Zaib bend down and touched her feet. He was confused why she called him Angad. But there something about this old lady in front of him, it made Zaib… feel at home.

Kripa and Dadi sat in Angad's room and Kripa told Dadi the whole story. Dadi was crying, and then she stood up. "Dadi, I think Zaib is Angad."

"Zaib can't be Angad Kripa."

"Why not?"

Dadi looked at Kripa, "Maina tumsa kuch chuphaya hai Kripa."

Kripa stood up scared now, "Kya?"

"After your divorce with Angad, Angad found out the truth that Prithvi was behind everything. He decided to stop at the air port that night. But before he could reach you, he met with an accident, and died. We found his dead body a week later."

Kripa feel down on the sofa, crying. "Aapna mujhko pelha kyun nahie bataya?"

"I didn't want to upset you Kripa."

"Lakin Angad aaisa mujhko chor kar nahie ja saktha."

"Beta I-"

"Dadi, please, I want to be alone." Dadi left Kripa alone. Kripa stood near the window hugging Angad's picture. Zaib came into the room, and saw Kripa standing there. He put his hand on her shoulder when Kripa dropped Angad's picture and the frame shattered into a million pieces.

"I'm sorry Kripa, I-" Zaib for the first time saw Angad's picture. He picked it up and looked at it. "Kripa this-"

"This is my husband, Angad." Kripa said taking the broken from him. It was almost as if someone had stabbed Zaib into his stomach a few million times. Kripa is married, he thought.

"Oh, so your married." Zaib said sadly.

"No," Kripa said, "I was married."

"Was?"

"He's dead Zaib." It was coming together now.

"That's why you almost fainted when you saw me, right?" Kripa nodded her head crying now. "I'm sorry Kripa, if I have re-opened your old wounds."

"No Zaib. This is a long story."

"Do you mind telling me?" He asked. Kripa looked at him sadly.

"Ok."

"Prithvi?" Zaib asked.

"My first husband. Who I loved. But three years after my marriage with him we found out that he had died in a plane crash, but actually he had settled down with someone else. But he thought I couldn't so when he found out he was married to Angad's sister, Aaliya he ruined his life along with Angad and my marriage. He came back into my life, and because of him my child died."

"How?" Zaib asked again.

"Angad had become best friend with Prithvi, Prithvi made him believe that he is a nice man. I was six months pregnant, I was coming down the stairs when I slipped on oil. That he had spilled. I was taken to the hospital and my child died. Prithvi made Angad believe I could have been more careful. That was the first rift of our marriage. Then a few months later Prithvi got me intoxicated and someone took pictures of us together. Angad believed it and we divorced each other. Angad hated me now. And I decided to leave the country and moved to Canada. That same night after my divorce Angad found out the truth and he decided to come stop me from leaving, but before he could he met with an accident. His body was found one week later. And I was never told. All Dadi told me was that he moved. Dadi told me that Angad hated me, that Anagd wanted to forget me and marry someone else. At that point I started to hate him. But I just couldn't. I started living my life, busy. I neglected my own son and even he hates me now. I started to find Angad again, I needed him back. I just couldn't live without him. But when I saw you in the plane, I was shocked. For a second I thought you were Angad. I didn't know that you were really Zaib. That's why I offered you a job, to know if you were really Zaib."

"So that means I don't get the job any more?"

"No Zaib, you will be the next model of my brand. You will fit perfectly."

There was a knock on the door. Kirpa and Zaib turned and saw Josh standing there. Kripa walked to Josh and hugged him crying. "So you found out?" He said.

"Yes." Kripa wiped her tears. "Where were you?"

"I actually have a surprise for you."

"What?" Josh moved out of his way, and Kripa saw Adi coming up stairs. He stopped when he saw Kripa. Kripa kneeled down and opened her arms. Adi saw Kripa eyes and he figured she was crying. Kripa was disappointed when he didn't run to her. She stood up and turned around. Now Adi came running to her and hugged her tightly. Kripa hugged him back. And when they finally parted Adi wiped her tears.

"Why are you crying Mom?" He asked.

"I'm just happy to see you Beta." Kripa kissed Adi. "And I promise to spend everyday for the next month with you!"

"Promise?"

"Promise."

"I love you Mom!" And they both hugged again when Adi saw Zaib. He was happy to see him. And he ran to him. "I know you did this Dad." Zaib looked at Kripa, and Kripa pleaded him to play along. Zaib picked Adi up and kissed him. And then Adi ran away to see Dadi and Aaliya. Josh was glad to see Adi happy.

"Josh, this is Zaib, Zaib, Josh. Angad's best friend." They both shook hands, and Josh left them alone.

"Thanks Zaib, I can't break Adi's heart again. He hasn't been this happy with me in a long time."

"It's ok. I'm happy, I met you Kripa. All in one I got a family. A sister, a sweet Dadi, and a awesome friend."

"Who?"

"You."

"Who told you we were friends?"

Zaib took a step back, and put his hand out, "Friends." Kripa smiled and shook hand with him.

"Friends."

Will history repeat it self, will Adi be once again the reason of Kripa and Zaib getting closer? Will Kripa stop comparing Zaib and Angad? Did Angad really die, and who is this Zaib? He is really Zaib, or a mask in front of Angad? Keep reading to find out.

Neha😛