3. Fashion House 7.03 p.m.
Kripa was pacing in front of a very very big fashion house, abandoned for any well….low class, because in reality only rich people worked or went here. Inside there, the most fashionable clothes were designed and where her supposed future husband was working. No, more like where her future husband was bossing everybody around and being his egotistical self. Yeah, that is definitely more like it!
Angad exited the building with a book under his arm and a smile, "Hello Kripa, sorry I'm late I just stopped by to take a book. You weren't expecting me to wait for hours during your makeover without doing anything, were you?" she glared at him "What did you take with you?"
He showed it to her and she started laughing "What's so funny Miss. Sharma?" she snorted and with a good imitation of him, she said "Now are we back to Miss. Sharma?" this time it was his turn to glare "Well Angad I wouldn't ever have imagined that you could be reading 101 Ways to Annoy Your Mother."
He smirked "If I remember correctly someone, was always seen back in school with her nose in a similar book" she blushed "I must admit that I loved reading 101 Ways to Annoy Your Enemy, it came useful when bothering you, and if you want to know the truth I've read the book you are holding at least ten times" he laughed "For once I beat you at something, this is going to be my fifteenth."
Both were surprised that the conversation was going so smoothly, who would have expected that two sworn enemies could really get along so well?
They then proceeded to make their way to this Madam Marie's Spa, the firm was famous for its makeover and many stars of the world were seen there. It possessed the most up-to-date techniques for hairs, skin, body and the best boutiques for fashionable clothes. Angad and Kripa had discussed that afternoon at Starbucks that he would be paying the bill because after all he was the one in need of a 'beautiful' girl.
So while Kripa was led away for her sessions, Angad sat himself comfortably in an armchair and started to read. He was inwardly grinning at the prospect to annoy his mother but the best part would be that he would be bothering the Kripa, Prithvi, and Josh trio again. He was still grinning thinking about the last words Kripa had uttered before being taken away "Angad, remind me again why I'm doing it" and he had replied "For a better job?" she had nodded and walked away.
After almost an hour and half, Angad heard someone clearing her throat and when he raised his eyes he wasn't prepared for what he saw. He stood there gaping at an unbelievably, utterly, wordlessly beautiful Kripa Sharma.
She was wearing her hair up in a loose bun; some of her curly hairs were framing her heart shaped face. They had applied a light make up that was just putting more in evidence her beautiful hazel eyes. He then trailed his eyes down and he gasped again seeing her in a halter top green dress that stopped just short after her knees. She was a vision.
She smirked "Angad you should close your mouth, there isn't anyone here to convince that you fancy me." He nodded distractedly and somehow he managed to find his voice back to drawl "Not bad Kripa. I'm sure you'll turn more than one head tonight." She smiled at him and took his hand to head to the restaurant.
When they sat at their table, he told her "Let the show begin" he scooted his chair near her and smiling like a lovesick puppy took her hand in his. She was very uncomfortable and she didn't really know how to behave "Kripa, relax, your hands are so sticky and slippery, stop sweating. God it looks like you have never been in this situation before." When she lowered her head in order to avoid his piercing gaze he understood "You haven't" his voice was half amused and half surprised.
She raised her fiery eyes to look at him "Well not everyone has got that much free time for a romantic relationship Angad" he looked at her without saying a word "It's not a big deal. Can we just forget about it and continue faking the happy couple now?" He nodded and before realizing it said "I thought that you and Prithvi had been together. Actually now that I think about it, why aren't you two married or something?"
She whispered "I wasn't interested in Prithvi in that way" he couldn't almost hear her "What did you say?" she glared at him "I said that I didn't like him in that way" he seemed lost in his thought and she was startled when he asked "Why not? I mean you two always stuck up for each other, you are best friends what can possibly be missing?" she sighed "Well I don't want just a best friend as a husband, I want someone also that I actually can love and … hum … desire." She had whispered the last part of the sentence but he had heard her.
"I actually agree with you, I want a woman that can be my best friend but at the same time she must be my lover too. I don't underestimate the importance of passion in a long lasting relationship." She looked at him surprised and after that they fall in a more relaxed silence, interrupted here and there by small talks. Angad had told Kripa that he had mailed a letter anonymously to the London Morning News and the London Times telling them to come at the restaurant for a scoop of Angad and his new girlfriend, so he was seen often kissing her hand and smiling fondly at her.
At the end of the evening they were both exhausted with their little performance and after bidding goodnight they went their separate ways, Kripa to her one-bedroom flat and Angad to the Khanna Mansion. They both were in their bed thinking about the day.
Kripa was shocked to remember that she had confided quite a lot in Angad, about her love life or lack of love life thereof and that he seemed to having done the same.
Angad was contemplating about the week ahead of them and about the fact that he didn't mind to be around Kripa; actually she had been a lot of fun. With a woman like that he would never be bored. And he was suddenly shocked by his thoughts. Did Angad Khanna just compliment Kripa Sharma?
He groaned, this wasn't good. This wasn't good at all.
Hope you liked it! I dont know when i will be able to post the next part! Enjoy!
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