6. 7:30 Madam Marie's spa
Kripa was waiting for Angad in the hall of the expensive beauty salon; she was trying to calm down. After she rushed out of the restaurant she went back to her office and for the whole afternoon her brain had replayed infinite times the kiss and his words. She didn't know what had upset her. Could it be that she liked him?
She was called out of her thoughts by a hand on her shoulder "Hello, Kripa. Sorry, I'm a bit late but I had to stop by a shop to retrieve something for our plan." And he took out a little box from his pocket. When he opened it, she saw a beautiful gold ring with a green stone. "I decided that if we are faking to get married you should have a ring and I wasn't sure what you liked gold or silver. I decided to go with gold in the end as you can see"
Kripa smiled weakly "It's beautiful Angad." He was looking at her smiling "Well then put it on." She took it from the box and she put it on her finger. "It's the perfect size. I've never received a ring from a man." And then she blushed aware of what she had just said. He grinned "And believe me that I've never bought one for a woman before, either."
They both smiled again at each other, at that moment a petite lady came to collect Kripa for her treatments and she left with the woman. Angad was left alone in the hall, still uneasy with the way things were going between the two of them. He passed his hand in his soft hairs and then sat on a couch to wait for Ms. Sharma. It was better to be detached and think of her by surname. God knew that he shouldn't think of her in any way. But he was loosing that battle very badly.
Kripa, while she was being clothed and a hairdresser was doing her hairs, was thinking on the same train of thoughts of Angad. Falling in love with him wasn't contemplated in their deal. She then was horrified of what she just thought. Love and Angad in the same phrase? She shuddered. At the end of this week she was going to avoid him, after all it was just all the time that they were spending together that made her getting this insane thoughts.
When she came back, Angad complimented her for her dress but he looked different. Something has changed between them. He had put up a wall of cold courtesy; he had to defend himself from the turmoil that she was causing him. On the other hand, Kripa didn't mind this change either; she needed a bit of distance as well. Both didn't really know how to act when it was about feelings.
When they arrived at the party, he put on a mask of affection and linked his hand with hers. She was smiling like she was the happiest person in the whole world but inside she was really upset and she prayed that that night would be over soon.
Angad introduced her to many people and finally the music started. He looked at her "Would you like to dance Kripa?" she minded a lot but she nodded anyway. He led her at the center of the room and put his hands on her waist while she put hers around his neck.
They were rally quiet because the proximity was causing both to have fast heartbeats and none of them wanted to acknowledge how much they were affected. They were interrupted by a screech "Angooooooo! Is that you?" He paled and when he turned his worst nightmare materialized in front of him. Taniya Khan. "I knew it was you and you are with KRIPA?"
Kripa seeing how uneasy Angad was she smiled coyly at her and she draped herself on Angad's arm. "Hello Taniya, I see that you didn't know about me and Angad. We have been an item for a while." Angad was smiling at Kripa's show. He had to give her credit, she was a fantastic actress.
Taniya was shocked "I thought that the pictures in the newspapers were fake." Kripa smiled even more "No, it was very unfortunate that they finally found out. Me and Angad cherish our privacy a lot." The pig-faced girl looked at Angad "And what does Naina think?" Angad smirked "She is going to meet my fiance tomorrow night."
"FIANCE? Are you planning to get married?" He grinned wickedly "Yes, as soon as I have my mother's approval we will decide on the date." Kripa was grinning too, who would have thought that annoying Taniya would be so much fun?
Taniya regained her composure "Well then I would be happy to have both of you at my party Friday night." They both stopped smiling and he said "I don't know Taniya; I will have to see if I haven't got other plans." Taniya smirked "I'm sure that for Taniya's party you can cancel any previous engagement. And please bring your fiance with you." and then added maliciously "I'm sure all our friends will be glad to meet her."
Kripa understood very well which kind of people were going to that party and she didn't want to be there. But she put on a brave front and smiling said "If Angad is free, we will be happy to come." And with that she saluted Taniya and took Angad away with her.
Angad took her home and when they entered her flat, he started pacing. "I didn't foresee this Kripa. We can't go to that party." She sighed "Angad, I know that it won't be pleasant but we must go. She has sent us a clear message. It was challenging us to accept." He seemed even angrier "And you, like the brave silly idiot that you are, don't want to back off."
She got angry as well "I'm not silly! Come on Angad it's only a party. I will manage it." He stopped pacing and stood in front of her "You don't understand. It's not just a party. All the older wealthier families will be there and they will shred us to pieces because you are a low-class girl! Kripa" he said pleading "Don't you understand that I don't want you to be hurt. They can be very cruel."
Kripa smiled "I know Angad but I believe that seven years with you have been a good training. I think they can't offend me more than you did." He seemed embarrassed "Kripa, I" but she stopped him "No, Angad don't say anything. I just wanted to point out that I will be fine. Let's go and kick their buts."
He laughed and took her in his arms "Ok, we will face them all and to hell with their upper-class crap!" He then kissed her quickly on her lips and said "Goodnight Kripa. Good luck for tomorrow's interview." She couldn't say anything because he suddenly went away and out her apartment door.
Kripa was surprised about Angad. She was discovering many new sides of the brown haired guy and she had to admit that he was funny and witty. She really was re-evaluating her ideas of him.
And this time there was no audience to impress when he kissed her. She grinned.
There is the next part! I will try and start posting 2 parts a day because i have a veru very high possibility of goin out of town for a couple of days and i wont be on the computer! ANyways hope you enjoy this part!
-natasha
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