Kabhi Kabhi: Part 6
Kripa stepped into the house and suddenly felt different. "Come on Kripa, why are you so scared?" Kripa smiled a faint smile and walked in with Karan. Who took her into the dinning hall. Kripa was shocked to see what she saw. About fifteen people having breakfast together. A lady dressed in a elegant gold sari stood up and walked to Karan and embraced him. Kripa decided this was his Mom.
"Ma, this is Kripa. Kripa this is my mom."
Naina Khanna smiled a warm smile at Kripa and hugged her, "Join us for breakfast beta."
"No thank you Aunty, I'm getting late for college. Karan insisted so I came in."
"Just for sometime."
Kripa sighed, her own Mom had never been this nice to her and she had to give in, "Ok Aunty."
Kripa sat down with the huge family for some breakfast. Everyone looked at her and then at Karan. They both knew what everyone was thinking.
"Umm… Kripa…" Karan began.
Everyone turned and looked at Karan now. Kripa was turning red, and Karan had to clear this confusion.
A little kid came running from another room and Karan picked him up, "Mamu, yeh kaun hai?"
"Haan Karan, jaldi sa introduce karwao," said the man sitting across the table. Kripa figured he was his father.
"Dad, this is Kripa. A good friend."
"Friend ya girlfriend?!"
Karan rolled his eyes and walked to Kripa and asked her to stand up, "Ladies and Gentle men, meet Kripa Kapoor, my friend and only my friend." No one said anything, Kirpa was getting more nervous.
"Karan, main chalithi ho. Bye Aunty." She picked up her purse when everyone started laughing. Kripa looked at Karan in confusion, and he looked Back. Naina walked to her and made her sit down.
"They were just pulling your leg beta. Relax."
"Karan, beta won't you introduce Kirpa to everyone."
"Sure."
"That is my Dad, he pointed at the man across the table, these are my two lovely chachu's, and their wives…." and on he went around about fifteen people and introduced everyone to Kripa. Karan had a huge family, his parents, Angad, Prithvi, and him, of course Kripa didn't know about Prithvi yet. His father had two brothers, both younger to him, and their familes. Which included two kids each and their wives. Apart from that they had tree servants and a million drivers. And, last was Karan's cousin who was living with them for a few days with her son. The little guy who called Karan mamu.
Kripa was pleased to meet each and everyone one of them. She shared a cup of tea with them and then decided it was time she left. "Aunty, I'll leave now."
"Ok beta, keep visiting."
"Don't worry aunty, ab tho milna laga rahaga."
"Kya matlab?"
"Kuch nahie Ma," Karan took Kripa's hand and dragged her out, "Kripa chalo."
"Bye Aunty," she yelled over Karan.
"Bye beta."
Outside Karan walked Kripa to her car. "You have a wonderful, and a huge family Karan. Just like a perfect family in a Ekta Kapoor show."
"Oh Kirpa, kyun mera aachi bhali family ko badnaam kar rahi ho?"
Kripa laughed, "Sach hai!"
Karan nodded his head, "Aagar mera pariwaar Ekta Kapoor ka serial ka pariwaar hai tho tum us serial ki actress and Angad hero."
"Matlab?"
"Dekho na," he put his arm around Kirpa shoulder and they walked down the garden. "Tumahari zindagi main Angad aaya aur tumahari zindagi uthal-putha hogyi. Tum mujhse mili aur main Saamiya sa mila. Hum ek doosra sa pyaar karna laga. Isn't it just like Ekta Kapoor serial?"
Kripa laughed, "Cholo tumna admit kiya ki tum Di sa pyaar kartha ho. Ab batao propose kab kar raha ho?"
"Kripa, I don't plan to ruin my life just like that!"
"Karan, you can't trust Di, if she slips out of hand, don't tell me I never warned!" Sarcasm dripped from every words she was said.
"You know it's true, I don't even know if she loves me."
"That's why I'm saying propose to her."
"Just like that?"
"No, if you want I can have the press be there, if you want."
Karan narrowed his eyes, "That would be lovely, but for now I want to spend more time with her."
"You guys managing a Advertising Agency right?"
"Yes."
"Bingo! Appoint Saamiya's company as your video director."
Karan looked at Kripa for a few second, "Your too smart, I don't know how Angad hates you."
"I know why."
"Why?"
"He's mentally retarded."
Both Kripa and Karan smiled, and Kripa left.
*****
Kripa did the normal routines at the Radio, went to college. And, then went shopping for her last prom. She hadn't seen Angad at college and nor had he called "Neha" on the radio. Kripa, did not want to see him because it would create another heated argument between them, and this time Kirpa wouldn't win after the confrontation she made with Karan last night. The day was a mess. Kripa didn't know where to go or what to do. Saamiya had to make a two day trip to Mumbai so Kripa couldn't ask her. After browsing a few million shops around Delhi, defeated she came home around nine. As she entered the living room her father was watching news there. Kripa decided to sit with him for sometime.
So she walked to him and tucked herself under his arm. Nishtay turned the T.V. off and caressed her daughters hair. "You look tensed beta."
"It's nothing Dad. School year is coming to an end, events at school, the RJ job. It's just too much to handle right now."
She looked up at his father who smiled at her and kissed Kripa after saying, "I'm proud of you." Kripa smiled and sat with for some more time.
From the time Kripa was young she had been closer to her father. Her mother loved her as well but she was never this closer to her. Very few times they would sit together and talk, unlike Kirpa and Nishtay who would do this almost every night.
Kirpa loved each time her father told her I'm proud of you. From time she learned to walk to today, on a good or bad thing, he would tell her he was proud of her. At first it wasn't a big deal at all. But, as time went on those few words, 'I'm proud of you,' made the biggest difference for Kripa. These words made her feel loved. She knew that there was someone would was willing to listen to her. Even now when she was told by Nishtay he is proud of her she would feel all mushy inside. As a result she would just hug her father tighter, and for a much longer time. But, at the same time she would mock her father and tell him the same thing when he did something nice for her. The two shared such a warm relationship that made others jealous. And, this was definitely something they both were proud of.
As Kripa sat in her fathers arms for some more time he asked her something that she didn't expect. "What have you though about your future Kirpa?"
"As in?"
"What do you plan to do after college?"
"I plan to work with you. Stay with you forever and forever."
Nishtay smiled and kissed her forehead once again, "I mean when do you plan to get married?"
"Not anytime soon. And, why do you care, I hope your not thinking of driving me out of here, are you?"
"Of course not. In fact I'm going to find boys for my daughters who are willing to stay right here."
"That, would be great for me, but as far as Di is concerned. I think I've found her a great life partner."
Kirpa looked at her father who lifted one eye brow, "who?"
"You know him Papa."
"I do?"
"Yes, Karan Kapoor," Kirpa said calmly.
"Karan Kapoor?"
"Yes."
"She loves him?"
"I'm not sure. But Karan loves her."
"How do you know?"
"He confessed."
Nishtay sat quietly putting the pieces together, "Well they would make a cute couple," he finally said. "But his family?"
"I've met them. They are great people. And, Karan's mom is a charming lady."
"Wait is Karan Khanna son of Dilip Khanna?"
"Yes Dad."
"Well, in that case I think we should think about this marriage."
"I think you should go give Di's hand to Karan as soon as possible. But wait till Di tells you. And, don't let her know that I told you."
"Ok, now you tell me. Is there anyone in your life?"
Kirpa nodded her head, "And when there is you would be the first to know."
"Promise?"
"Promise. Now can we have dinner?"
"Of course we can."
*****
Kripa spends the next day looking for a dress and then dropped it at home and went back to college.
She got out of her car and as she played with her keys she bumped into Angad, and her keys dropped. Without looking up Angad picked up the keys for her, and as he handed them he said, "I'm sorry." He looked up and saw a smiling Kripa Kapoor standing there.
"Finally! Finally I get to hear those magical words. Sorry. And Angad Khanna, you should be sorry."
Angad rolled his eyes, "Get out of my way Kripa. I'm not in the mood of fighting."
"Well what a coincidence nor am I."
Angad rolled his eyes again, "Kirpa why are you wasting you time with me? I'm sure you have something better to do."
Kripa looked at him shocked, "Wow. You even agreed that anyone with you is wasting their time?!" Kripa knew she was ticking Angad off, and this was getting fun.
Angad did look upset and she knew he would try and avoid a argument as long as possible. Kripa knew this Khanna well. "And by the way do you have a date?"
"No. And, I'm sure you don't either."
"No I don't. I can't have a date."
"May I know why?"
"Of course you can Khanna. I've been nominated for Queen, so I have to wait. In case I win this year."
"Well, in that case I know who your date is going to be this year."
"Who?"
"Of course Angad Khanna the great."
Kripa rolled her eyes, "Whatever." She pushed him away and walked but he grabbed her hand and pulled her back.
"Who do you think you are Kripa?" Kripa saw the rage in his eyes.
"Angad leave me." She said trying to free her hand. But Angad pressed on it harder. "Angad, I said leave me." But his grip only got tighter.
From the other side Karan was walking into the college to return Angad's phone when he saw everything.
"Angad choro mujhko. Mujhko dard ho raha hai."
"Yeh he tho main chatha ho. Main tumko itna dard dena chatha ho jitna tumna Kabhi sooch bhi nahie hoga."
"Angad tum mujhko itna dukh de chuka ho, yeh dard tho kuch bhi nahi hai."
Angad pulled her closer, close enough to where she could feel his heart beat. "I didn't kill your brother," he said in an angry voice. "I didn't kill him." He kept pulling her closer. He brought his lips closer to her. Kirpa tried to break away but he pulled her closer and put both his arms around her. He tried to kiss her when someone pulled Kripa and wiped a slap across Angad's face. It was none other than Karan.
Kirpa held Karan crying; Karan held her as well. And, Angad was only shocked to see this. Moreover, he couldn't believe his brother Karan Khanna, slapped Angad. The same Karan Khanna who would have never even thought about hurting Angad had slapped him for Kirpa Kapoor.
"Bahi…."
"Shut-Up Angad," he pointed at him, "Just shut-up." Angad was in a shock. Right now he wouldn't be shocked if a comet hit the earth. Or a Tsunami occurred in Delhi, the most unexpected thing could happen at the moment and Angad still would think this was a bigger shock that it.
Karan took Kirpa's hand and took her from there leaving Angad in shock. Josh walked to Angad and placed his hand on his shoulder, "Angad is baat ka badla tumko Kripa sa lena paraga."
"You're right Josh. I will humiliate Kirpa in such a way that no one can ever imagine of. You have to do something for me."
"What?"
"Come with me."
*****
Karan sat with Kirpa in a small coffee shop, she was still crying and Karan hadn't spoke to her at all. He wanted to let her cry. About five minutes later she stopped crying. Her eyes were puffy and red.
"Are you done?" She nodded like a kid and gulped down a glass of water. Karan sighed as he sat back, "Now tell me what happened."
"Nothing, he was fine. I was leaving and he pulled me back," Kripa started crying again.
"Kripa, rona band karo," this time he screamed at her. Kripa startled and stopped crying instantly.
"Thank you. Tumko Angad ko ek keech ka thapad maarna chaiya tha."
Kirpa didn't say anything, "Tum waha kya kar raha tha?"
"Angad ka phone wapis karna gya tha. And I wanted to talk to you about Saamiya."
Kripa stopped dabbing a napkin at her tears and looked at him. She sat up straight and looked into his brown eyes.
"What about Saamiya?"
"I want to propose to her."
Kripa's eyes widened, then she sat back relaxing, "Suddenly?"
"My parents will get me married somewhere else if I don't tell them that I love someone else."
"What can I do?"
"Help me pick a ring for her."
"Ok, when do you plan to propose to her?"
"Valentines day." Kripa's eyes widened.
"How romantic!"
"I know, now come on. You have to help me pick." He grabbed her arm and took her to a jewelry shop.
Kripa and Karan perused the store, Kripa trying on many rings. Finally they took a seat in front of the saleslady and purchased the ring. They exit the store when suddenly Karan stopped.
"What's wrong Karan?"
"Will this ring fit Saamiya?"
"Um… She has the same ring size as me."
From the other side Saamiya's car stopped upon seeing Kripa and Karan together. Karan took Kripa's hand and slipped the ring into the wedding finger. Saamiya was disappointed, and rode away. Karan took the ring off and they both went their own ways.
Saamiya entered her room and jumped on her bed crying. "My sister loves who I love. And, the man I love, loves my little sister. But it's ok. She's my little sister she deservers all the happiness. But I love him. I love Karan. He's my first love. My only love." She berried her face into the pillow and cried.
What has Angad planned for Kripa? How will Saamiya react when Karan proposes to her?
Neha 😛
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