Just then the Kripa's cell rang. She just picked it up.
Kripa: hi Sujal… what??? But everything was alright yesterday. U said there was no problem & that u can handle it alone… ok have u told Adi about it. But Adi needs to know about it…ok I am coming there u don't worry… I am taking the next flight… no… no need to pick me up from the airport. Its not the 1st time I am coming to Delhi. U stay with Adi at the hospital. I will talk to Adi about it… my husband… u know what kind relationship v have. No need to worry… I will explain it to u when v meet. U take care of Adi. Bye. See u soon.
Angad had been a silent spectator of all this.
Kripa: ur 1 wish had been fulfilled Angad. I have to go to Delhi right now. V will see about our so called relationship after I get back. (she picks up her cell & starts dialing a no) hello… star travels… this is Mrs… I am sorry Miss Kripa Shrama here. I want a ticket to Delhi in the next flight available. Its quiet urgent. Ok I will pick it up at the counter. I believe u have my account details. U can withdraw the money from there. Thank u.
She starts packing her clothes.
Angad: mind telling me where r u going?
Kripa: its no longer ur business.
Angad: I don't care a fig about u but I have to tell the others where u r. in case u have forgotten v r married.
Kripa: don't worry I will tell them what is needed. & any way I will never forget the biggest mistake of my life i.e. trusting u. now get out of my way.
She purposely slammed her bag on Angad's foot & went out. She saw Naina in the living room. Naina was shocked to see Kripa with a bag in her hand.
Naina: Kripa, what's up? Where r u going?
Kripa: mom, a friend of mine has met with an accident. I have to go to Delhi to see her.
Naina: ok beta. Angad go & drop her.
Kripa: no mom there is no need of that. I can go on my own.
Naina: no beta it is late in the night. He will drop u. it is his duty.
Angad came down & went to his car. Kripa kept her bag in the dicky of the car & adjacent to Angad. She again picked her cell.
Kripa: hello… Sujal. I am coming there. I will reach there at about six. U relax now ok. How is Adi. Any improvement…u don't tell Adi anything. I will do the talking. Ok bye.
She kept the phone down while Angad was staring at her. They reached the airport in silence. Kripa took her bag out & went in. Angad felt something important leaving from his life. He just didn't knew what it was. He came back home heavy hearted.
Next day Angad woke up expecting Kripa to be in the room. But she was not. He remembered what had happened last night. He quickly took a bath & went down to have his breakfast.
Angad: so what's in 4 breakfast today mom?
Naina: ur favorite aloo parantha.
Angad: yummy. Kripa get my breakfast fast I am getting late.
Naina: Angad have u forgotten. U left her airport last night.
Anjali: mom don't u see it. My dear brother-in-law in missing his wife. I mean this shows how much he loves her. Don't u Angad?
Angad: sorry mom. It just slipped off my mind. & there in nothing like that bhabhi.
Anjali: that means u don't love her?
Angad: no. I love her. Satisfied.(in his mind) y am I missing her so much. May be I am used to her now. Never mind. Good she has left. Now I can have some peace & enjoy my life.
He went to his office & called up his friends 4 a party at the club.
In the evening, he went home, changed from his formal clothes to a smart t-shirt & leather pants. He approached his car some where in his heart he wanted Kripa to be seated in it but she was not. He was now feeling guilty of what he had done to her.
Angad: y am I missing her so much. Anyways I am getting late. My friends must be waiting 4 me.
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