PART 9
Kripa stared at her coffee and Angad stared at her. She was unusually quiet and this bothered him. Angad took out his cell phone and secretly dialed Kripa's number. Suddenly, Kripa's phone started ringing and she rushed to her bag to get it. It took her a while to find it in her bag but when she did, she saw Angad's name flashing in front of her. She looked at him and gave him a dirty look. Angad smiled teasingly and Kripa got back to her coffee. Angad sighed and took it away from her.
K: what are you doing?
A: kripa mein kitni der se dekh raha hu...are you ok?
K:(sighing) yeah im fine!
A: acha? to apna mu kyon itna latkaya hua hai?
K: kuch nahi...
A: acha...sahil ne phone nahi kya iss liye na?
Kripa quickly looked at him.
K: what? no...NOOOO!! sahil is over. nothing left to that anymore. i called him this morning and broke it off.
A: then what is it?
K: angad woh...Dad ka phone aya tha.
A: tumhare Dad ka? but why?
K: well, he was mad at me for not coming home for the Diwali vacations like i told him i would.
A: so?
K: he wants me to come for christmas.
A: so what have you decided?
K: i dont want to go
A: then dont!
K: but i wanna...i dont know...i kinda wanna give it another try to get to know my parents. i dont want to live the rest of my life knowing that i have no one in this world
A: hey! you always have me you know!
K: ofcourse angad
Kripa smiled and put her hand on his. The waiter came to them and gave them their bill. Angad paid the money and they both got into his car and left. It was their last week before college ended and vacation started. Kripa had decided to go back and visit her parents and give them a second chance. Angad was a little upset about that as he was going to miss her but he knew that she really wanted to do this. Just like always, Angad accompanied Kripa to her house and they made dinner together. Kripa and Angad were happy that finally they had gotten their best friend back. In the past 4 months, they were too busy in their relationships to spend good quality time with each other. Most of the times, they found each other having dinner with their respective others rather than with each other. Today, after a lomg time, it was finally their time to be with each other.
" so when are you leaving?", angad asked as he looked over the pot boiling over the stove. " Friday night at 6", she replied, setting the table. Angad nodded his head and continued with the cooking. Kripa knew he was a little upset but she didnt say anything. She continued setting the table.
When the dinner was ready, Angad quickly put the food on the table and they sat down to eat it. " did you finish youre packing?", Angad asked her as he swallowed a piece of the bread. " not yet. i need to go shopping for a few things. so im gonna go tomorrow right after class", she answered.
" ok. do you want me to come?"
"NO!!". she answered quickly. Angad looked at her in surprise.
" i mean. you dont have to. its nothing much really. and you need to spend some time with Tanya before she starts freaking out.", she tried to cover herself up
A: i dont have to
K: what do you mean?
A: nothing. i dumped her today
K: you what?
A: dumped her...broke up with her!!
K: i know what it means but...why? she really seemed into you
A: a little too much dont you think?
K: oh yea!! haha...are you happier now?
A: oh yes i am!
K: then im happy too
Kripa smiled and looked at her food. Angad continued to stare at her and wondered how he was going to spend his time without her. He looked down at his food and smiled.
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It was finally Friday. Kripa finished her packing and went to her kitchen to grab a cup of coffee. She sat down on her couch and looked at the time. It was 4 already and she had to leave in an hour. She had decided to take the train back to Mumbai so she could take her time not worrying about baggage claim. Sht sipped her coffee as she waited for Angad. When he didnt appear until 4:30, Kripa picked up her phone to call him.
Angad quickly rushed out of the shower and put on his usual blue jeans and a black sleeveless shirt. He looked at the watch and hurried even more when it read 4:30
A: oh shoot...im gonna be late!
He put on his hoodie and grabbed his car keys. He was at the door when the phone rang.
A: oh my god its probably kripa. she's gonna kill me if i tell her im still here.
He rushed to the phone and picked it up.
A: hello kripa mein......DAD aap?
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It was 5:15 already and Angad had still not arrived. He hadnt picked up him phone when she had called him almost 45 minutes ago. He had forgotten his cell phone at her house so all she could do was call him on his home phone. Kripa waited for another 5 minutes and then got up in a jerk.
K(thinking): yeh angad samajhta kya hai apne aap ko? hamesha ki tarah aaj bhi late? i thought that now that im leaving, he's gonna come on time and see me off at the train station but i giess he doesnt care
She grabbed her luggage and took a cab to the station. She checked her tickets and then settled into her cabin in the train. She stood by the enterance and hoped that angad would come there. But she didnt see him. After a while, she felt the train start. Kripa still stood by the door looking for any sign of Angad. But nothing happened. There were a few tears in her eyes and she turned to go in. Suddenly, she felt angad's presence somewhere. She quickly turned and there he was...standing right in front of her. Kripa smiled widely and got off the train and hugged Angad.
K: stupid idiot!!! kaha the tum?
A: main woh..kripa mein...
K: ok whatever. my train is gonna leave soon so i wanted to...here.
Kripa handed him a small box, wrapped beautifully. Angad looked at it in surprise and smiled. He looked at Kripa again
A: oh is this why you didnt want me to come shopping with you?
K: well....kinda! acha angad dont open the gift until you get home ok?
A: ok i wont....but kripa i need to talk to you about something
K: ha bolo?
A: kripa woh.....
Before angad could start talking, kripa heard the train again. She sighed and looked at him.
K: im sorry angad but i have to go. the train is gonna leave soon
A: but i need to...
K: i know i know...chalo ek kaam karte hai. ill call you as soon as i reach mumbai ok? we'll talk tonight?
A: kripa but...
The train started to move and kripa quickly hugged angad and kissed his cheek and ran to the train. She got on it and stood by the door, looking at Angad.
K(screaming a little so he could hear): I'll call you tonight. i wanna hear everything you have to say. ok? BYE!!!
Angad looked at her and smiled artificially. The doors to the train shut and the train left. Angad stood there all alone on the empty platform, looking at the train leave.
A:(thinking): kya pata ke aaj raat tak bohut der na ho jaye?
[ EVERYTHING IS IN SLOW MOTION AS ANGAD RUNS HIS HAND THROUGH HIS HAIR. ALL WE CAN HEAR IS THE MOTION OF THE TRAIN IN THE BACKGROUND ]
ok heres the first part!! tell me if you liked it...or even if you didnt!!!
luv rani
Edited by desiigirl19 - 19 years ago
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