Aitbaar(Trust)(AK FF)Pt-29-31, Pg-74, 05-14-2014 - Page 49

Originally posted by: MAANeet_2

PART- 29

In the eveing Angad detailed them all about what all he found out and how Mishti had mis-lead Kripa's room partner as well as took advantage of a lady working in the clinic...! Dilip shook his head a little disgustedly and got up...He also showed them the report as well as the proofs of Mishti being the one behind the accident...She had thought that Kripa would be taking the car to Heena's house, somehow knowing that she was going there...And had paid a cleaner to do the dirty work...Angad was angry as well as restless after getting this confirmation and knew that he had to solve this soon...

D: Jo bhi karna ho soch samajh kar karo Angad...! He said worriedly...

A: Don't worry dad...! He said comforting him...

Ka: Angad, by the way, why don't you send Mishti somewhere else, while you plan your actions here...That will give you time as well as space...!

A: For one month? He asked frowning...Kartik just shrugged...

Ka: She might be suspicious, if you keep staying here with Kripa and...

A: I will think about it...! He said and slowly got up...! Kripa, chalo studio chale...Mujhe kuch kaam hai, to...Kripa smiled and got up...

K: Ma, mein jakar aaun? She asked slowly and Avantika frowned...

Av: Are tumhara pati ane ko keh raha hai, to mujh se kyun puch rahi ho? Kripa looked at her confused and everyone chuckled...She too chuckled and went to Kripa pulling her cheeks...Budhu...Ja...Mein bas itna keh rahi thi, ki tumhe puchne ki jaroorat nahi hai, bas bata kar jao, jahan bhi jana ho...! She said smiling and Kripa nodded understanding, smiling a little...Angad grinned and kept a hand on her shoulder making her blush...

A: Bye mom...! He said smiling and pulling Kripa with him...They both went to the studio and closed the door behind them...It was pitch dark and Kripa looked around a little afraind holding on to Angad, until he turned on all the flash light...Kripa, tum darpok ki darpok hi rahogi...! He said chuckling and Kripa gave him a dirty look, pushing him aside and walking away, angry on him for making fun of her...! Angad chuckled and ran to her and held her by her waist...! Hey, how about a dance...? He asked...

K: Angad, jab dekho yahan ate hi dance hi sujhta hai tumhe...! Tum keh rahe the ki kuch kaam hai yahan! She said frowning...

A: Kaam ka to bahana hai...The main thing is I love to dance with you...Stage shows to tum karne se inkar kar rahi ho...Aur tumhare siva dusare kisi aur ke sath dance karna aaj kal mujhe acha hi nahi lagta, yay un kaho dil nahi bharta, jaise pehle bharta tha...! I just love to dance with you...It is as if we are trying to seduce eachother...He said winking and Kripa blushed totally red, pushing his away and looking around a little shyly...She stood there closing her eyes trying to stop her beating heart, when the slowly music started and she felt Angad's hands on her waist...She took a deep breathe, as his hands slowly traveled to her elbow and then her arms, slowly pulling her to him and then suddenly, he swrilled her and started dancing slowly looking in her eyes...She stared at his eyes and was lost in the intensity as well as the love...They danced together, never leaving the eye contact, trying to be as near as they could, at the same time, dancing as if there was no tomorrow...There feet worked on their own, as the music continued, until they both were breatheless and touched their lips and kissed eachother...Angad did not leave her for a long time, until they both were too eager to be alone in the confines of their room...Angad quickly pulled her out, locking the studio and they were in their room in minutes...

Next day they woke up early...Angad slowly started getting up from the bed, when Kripa held him...

K: Itni jaldi kahan ja rahe ho Angad...? She asked sleepily...Angad kissed her forehead and smiled...

A: I need to go to office soon Kripa...Thode changes karne hai...! Tum so jao...Kripa sighed tiredly and nodded, closing her eyes and was asleep soon and Angad went to the rest room and got ready...He frowned when he did not see Kripa there and quickly wore his clothes and got ready...He was about to go out, when the door opened and Kripa came in with his breakfast and 2 mugs of coffee...! Hey itni subah ye saab kyun kiya tumne...? Neend aa rahi thi itni...aur...? He asked frowning, as she kept the tray on the table and smiled...

K: Bhuk nahi lagi hai? She asked and he sighed slowly nodding a little sheepishly...Chalo phir...Kha lo...Phir jana...

Angad smiled and quickly had the sandwiches and then they drank their coffee together...Once done, he thanked and kissed Kripa and went to his office...Mr. Shetty was still not at the office, so he quickly looked through his schedules...His next show was 35 days away...! And he was planning to tell the reporters about Kripa's innocence and Mishti's fraud that day...He knew, he had to keep his and Kripa's relationship a secret till then and act as if they were angry on eachother...! He knew that Mishti had few people, who were helping her and he did not know who they were...! He knew, that he had to be careful about that...!

Even if he sent Mishti away, she will know about his every step without fail...! But still he could make up and tell her that they applied for the divorce and were asked to stay together for a while, before they got divorce and he was just filling that particular need...He planned to send Mishti, to Singapore, where she could make arrangements for him for the next show, pulling together the sposorors and arranging it all...! That way she would not have any doubt at all and he would be free for that time...!

He grinned and made all the plans...Soon Mishti was in and was surprised to see him...

M: Angad, tum kab aye Singapore se? She asked going to him and Angad smiled sadly...

A: Bas kal raat aya Mishti...!

M: Are you ok? She asked slowly...Angad nodded and sighed...

A: I applied for the divorce Mishti...! But the court just sent me a notice...I have to live with Kripa for next 6 months, after which I can get a divorce, if we want...! He said looking down...

Mishti looked at him with surprise and then almost whooped in joy, but at last controlled her self and went to him and kept a hand on his shoulder...

M: Acha hua Angad, par tum ne file kab kiya divorce ke liye...Aur itni jaldi ye saab...Tum ne kuch bataya nahi jane se pehle bhi...? She asked confused...

A: Mein ne apne papa ke wakil se jane se pehle hi ye kaam kara liya...And money talks Mishti...Paisa ho to kuch bhi ho sakta hai...Don't you think?

M: Yeah...I know...Par 6 mahine...? Can't you do anything about it? She asked frowning...

A: I tried...But...he shook his head...Anyway, just leave that...I want to discuss with you something Mishti...Singapore mein mein ek mere fan se mila, jo bahot keh raha tha, ki mein Singapore mein show karun...Mein soch raha hun, kyun na ek show wahan karke dekhun? But I need some good person, who I could trust and could pull this all together and I know that no one is better than you...! He said smiling...

M: Vow...that's a great idea Angad...! Singapore mein kaffi Indian community hai and they will love it...! I will be happy to get this all together for you...! She said chuckling...

A: Thanks Mishti...I know I could count on you...He said smiling...Mishti looked down with a grin... Akhir mein tum se pyar karti hun Angad, aur apne pyar ke liye itna to kar hi sakti hun na...Aab to Kripa bhi humare raste se hat jayegi...Aur tum humesha ke liye mere ho jaoge...Kripa you lost and I won... She thought grinning...

A: Mishti...? Kya soch rahi ho? He asked with eyebrows up...

M: Sorry...Kya kaha tumne...?

A: I said, you need to go to Singapore soon enough...Visa ke liye apply karo and then book your tickets...And I want you to stay there for a month, study everything properly, meet sponsorors and arrange everything perfectly...I mean everything...Including the orchestra, stage decorators, arranging the show, tickets management, everything...!

M: Par Angad, Mumbai mein ek mahine baad, tumhara itna bada show hai...? Uska kya...? She asked worriedly...

A: Common Mishti, Shetty can do that himself...I can't send him to Singapore, as I don't trust him as much as I trust you...! Aur sare kaam to ho gaye hain show ke related...! So, don't worry...Par haan, show se pehle jaroor aa jana...! He said smiling and looking at her a with resent...

M: Can't miss the show for anything Angad...She said smiling and kissing his cheeks...I promise I will arrange everthing...!

A: Aur jo bhi paper work ho, bhej dena mail se, mein sign karke courier se bhej dunga tumhe...So, finalise everything and keep calling and telling me about all the details...! He said and Mishti nodded...Now go and get to work...This is better than going home and wasting my time...At least I can achieve more success...!

Mishti grinned nodding and walked out happily...Too happy, if he knew...! He thought rolling his eyes...He quickly took his cell and sent SMS to Kripa, as it was risky to call her, with Mishti being just a door away...Sending Mishti to Singapore, to arrange for my next show...! Told her that we are getting divorce and are told to stay for 6 months together...! Inform everyone and be ready, if Mishti comes home...!

Kripa who was with everyone eating her breakfast, looked at her cell phone and frowned...

D: Kya hua Kripa? Dilip asked after he kept his cup down...Kripa sighed and slowly handed her phone to him a little worriedly and Dilip frowned and looked at it and shook his head...

D: Pata nahi, kya karna chahta hai ye ladka...Anyway, Kartik security se keh dena, ki koi bhi ane se pehle phone kar le andar...Chahe kitne hi kareebi rishtedar ya dost kyun na ho...Issase hume pata chal jayega, agar woh aye to...

Ka: Ji dad...He said getting up and calling the security and telling him about Dilip's request...!

D: Kripa beta, tum bhi dhyan dena...Kahin akeli bahar mat jana...Aise logon ka pata nahi kab dimag ghum jaye...Kripa nodded and Avantika sighed...

Av: Pata nahi, ye Angad kaise aise ladki ke sath dost ban gaya, jo na hi rishton ko ehmiyat deti hai, na kisi ke jindagi ki...Shadi shadi na hui, khel ban gaya...Aur mein usse Angad ki dost samajhkar apnapan deti ayi...! She said shaking her head...

P: Aapko bhi kya pata tha ma...! Jane dijiye...

Ka: Angad jo kar raha hai thik hi kar raha hai...Ussane sare logon ke samne, humare ghar ki ijjat par ungli uthayi, aab jab uski asliyat Angad saab ke samne kholega, tab usse pata chalega, ki sacha pyar kise kehte hai, aur jis rishte ko woh todne ki itni koshish kar rahi thi, woh itna aassan nahi...! She needs to learn her lesson...!

D: Woh to thik hai Kartik, par aise logon ka kya bharosa...Agar ussne kuch ulta siddha kar diya to...?

Ka: Don't worry dad, mein Angad ko isske bare mein savadhani rakhne ko kahunga...! He said and Dilip nodded sighing...

Av: Police mein usske khilaf report darj karna chahiye...she said worriedly, hearing Dilip...

Ka: Mom, I will talk to Angad ok...Don't worry...! He said patting her arms and she nodded...

Kripa remained silent deep in her own thoughts...

Days passed by and Angad requested Kripa to sing with him and record her voice, for their next show...kripa wasn't ready at first, but then she gave in...They both recorded Angad's songs together and Angad was very much satisfied by them...In a week or so, Angad said bye to Mishti at the airport, sighing in relief...He closed his eyes praying silently and went home...! He then called Josh, who was all set to come with his parents...Avantika and Dilip talked to his parents as well and they were more than happy regarding the marriage and readily agreed...Aliyah was over the moon...Avantika and Kripa, already started the preparations for the marriage, as Josh did not have much vacation...! He had already taken 3 weeks during Harshini and Prithvi's marriage and he apologized for that to Aliyah, who totally understood him and said it was ok...

Josh's parents though decided to come early and were due any day now...They were going to stay with one of their relatives, who lived in Mumbai too...

Angad, took Kripa to his studios many of the nights, wanting to dance with her and after trying to say no to him first few times, she just gave up and went, whenever he asked...She too enjoyed it, but she was surprised at Angad almost took her everynight...! She was as if taking private lessons from him...! They both even went to Shabeer's house to see the baby and were delighted to see the little bundle...Angad looked at Kripa with love, when she lifted the baby, and when he lifted his eyebrows, as if asking, should we...Kripa just rolled her eyes chuckling...She told him, not just yet...May be after a year or so and to Kripa's surprise he readily agreed...Saying she was right and for now, he wanted her all to himself...

One afternoon Angad came early a little tensed and Kripa looked at him with a frown...

K: Angad itni jaldi kaise aa gaye...Subah to keh rahe the ki aaj pura din stage par reharsels karne hai...Show ko sirf 8 din baki hai, aur Tanya bhi to abhi wapas aa gayi hai na...To itni jaldi...? Aur itne tensed kyun ho? She asked slowly...

A: Kripa, Tanya ki tabiyat dubara bigad gayi...Aaj phir se woh ghar chali gayi...Saab wahan hai, par humare pas koi female lead nahi hai...Tanya show ke din to saab manage kar legi, par ye reharsels ke liye mujhe ek female dance partner chahiye...Mein soch raha tha, ki agar tum aa sako to...? He asked worriedly...

Kripa looked at him wide eyed...

K: Mein? She asked suddenly frowning...Angad tum bhi na...Mein kaise Tanya ki jagah le sakti hun...? Aur phir tumhare show ka kya? Agar Tanya thik nahi hogi to? Show ke din kya karoge...

A: I don't know Kripa...Shayad, mujhe ye show hi cancel karna chahiye...!

K: Show cancel karna chahiye? She asked stunned...Par Angad iss show par tumne apna saab kuch danv par lagaya hai...! You can't just cancel it...!

A: I know Kripa...But what other option do I have...? He asked worriedly...I am trying to find a lead, and I might...But for these reharsels, I need someone, so that we all can so the final reharsels properly for next 5-6 days...Nahi to saab gadbad ho jayega...! Kripa, please...bas reharsels ki hi to baat hai na...Bas mein tum aur dusare performers rahenge...Not to mention Shetty, and couple of other people, who are working on other things...! He said sighing and looking at her hopefully...

K: Par Angad...Chalo mein maan bhi lun, par agar Mishti ko pata chala ki mein...I mean uske dost wahan bhi to ho sakte hain, jo usse iss baat ki khabar denge...Angad looked at her stunned and then realized that she was right...He had completely forgotten about it...! But then suddenly he had a idea...

A: What if we slightly change you, so no one would recognize you and I will introduce you as someone else...May be a friend or something...Kripa looked at him a little unsurely and then when she looked at Angad's worried face she nodded...

K: But this is for the reharsels only...Right? She asked slowly looking in his eyes and Angad just nodded, not looking in her eyes...Kripa could feel something fishy, but she agreed anyway, trusting him...! She quickly got ready in her tights...She pulled her hairs up and tied it, while Angad bought a wig from one of the shops and made her wear that and then gave her couple of lenses to wear and after a few trials, she successfully wore them...She did some heavy makeup, which completely changed her face cut and then looked at Angad, who was trying hard not to laugh...Kripa frowned looking at him...Angad aise hasoge, to mein nahi aaungi...! She said angrily...!

A: Sorry baba...But make sure you clean up after coming back...I like my original Kripa better...He said chuckling and kissing her cheeks and pulling her out...They were almost at the last step, when Dilip who was in the living room shouted Angad's name angrily...

D: Angad, ye kaun hai? Aur ye tumhare sath uppar kyun gayi thi? Angad and Kirpa stopped in their tracks and looked at Dilip and then eachother and Kripa bit her lips...Angad looked at her and blinked and shook his head asking her to stay quite...

A: Common papa, meri dost hai...I mean my new dance partner...Bas isse mera kamra dekhna tha, to le gaya...! Issme kya burai hai...? He said shrugging...

D: Burai? Angad, sharam atti hai tumhe...Tumhari shadi ho gayi hai...! Kya sochegi Kripa tumhare bare mein...? Aaise koi parayi ladki ko apne kamre mein le jate hain bhala? Aur ek bala kya kum thi, jo aab dusari ke sath bhi tum dosti itni age le ja rahe ho...? He asked angrily...

A: Common dad...Aap baat ka...Suddenly someone caught his ears with a frown and he looked at the person with a frown and saw his mom frowning at him...

Av: Apne papa se majak kar rahe ho Angad? She asked frowning and Angad chuckled making puppy faces and Kripa looked away a little embarrassed...! Ye aur koi nahi, humari Kripa hai Dilip...Tum bhi na...Thik tarah se dekhte bhi nahi ho...! Dilip looked at Kripa stunned and then at Angad...

D: He rolled his eyes and started laughing...Angad joined in too and Kripa looked at Avantika a little guiltily...

Avantika chuckled...Pata hai ki ye shaitani, Angad ki hi hogi...Waise ja kahan rahe ho?

A: Studio mom and we are getting late...! Bye for now...! He said pulling Kripa with him...Kripa hit Angad, as he kept chuckling as they sat in car...

K: Tum bhi na Angad...Papa kya soch rahe honge...Angad just chuckled without replying and they reached the studio, where everyone was waiting worriedly...They sighed in relief, when they saw Angad and got up at once, asking if they found someone...Suddenly they saw Kripa in the back and sighed in relief...

A: Friends, meet Anjali...She will be our female lead till Tanya can join us...Now common and get to work...! He said grinning and everyone got up enthusiastically going to Kripa and welcoming her and thanking her for helping...Kripa smiled and nodded and then a little nervously walked on the stage with Angad...Angad raised his eyebrows and slowly forwarded his hands and looked in her eyes...Asking her to trust him...Kripa nervously gave her shaking hand in his as the music started and began to sway...She forgot everyone else, as the songs began and concentrated only on Angad, and Angad directed her and swayed her as he always did, making her perfectly tuned to his steps...She did not even realize, when she became the part of the group, as she danced with Angad, but it was suddenly magical...! It all went on as a dream sequence for next 2 hours, after which there was a loud apaulse as well as cheering around the studio, after which Angad and Kripa came out of their trance and looked at the crowd a little beliwered...Angad grinned with aknodlegment thanking everyone, knowing it was really a wonderful performance...His months worth of hard work paid off...!

He thanked everyone as he pulled Kripa out with him...! They sat in the car and were finally gone...Angad was over the moon, while Kripa blushed once in a while, as Angad kept staring at her...

K: Angad agge dekh kar gadi chalao na...! She said a little disturbed and Angad chuckled...! Aab issme hasne ki kya baat hai...? She asked frowning...

A: Tumhara nervousness...! Relax dear, reharsals are over...

K: Par Angad tumhe itni jaldi dance partner kahan se milegi...Aaj to mein aa gayi, par agar Tanya nahi aa saki to? She asked worriedly...

A: I am looking Kripa...! He said sighing...What other option do I have...! Lets see...! \

K: Par Angad...?

A: Kripa, I know, I have to and I am...Either I find her, or Tanya needs to come back...! I don't know, what I will do, if not...He said shrugging...Kripa just kept staring at him with a frown and shook her head...

They went home and Kripa quickly changed, before anyone else could see her...

Josh's parents arrived and met Avantika and Dilip and finalized the wedding...They blessed Aliyah and hugged her welcoming her in the family...Angad and Kripa were over the moon as well and were busy preparing for the upcoming marriage...Next 4-5 days went by and Kripa accompanied Angad to the reharsels...Angad bought another girl named Diya, who was good at dancing, but she made many mistakes and Angad was not at all happy with it...! Even Kripa could see that she wasn't able to perform...Angad was tensed and so was she, but Angad asked Kripa, not to tell about this tension at home and Kripa kept mum, as everyone was busy with the marriage preparations and happy about it...Mishti was back from Singapore a day before the show as well...Angad was all set with proofs to show the real face of Mishti to the world...Josh was due that night as well, but he kept his arrival a secret, as he had bought Simone as well as the nurse with him, so Mishti could know that her play was up and she had lost...! Prithvi and Harshini were also here...! Kripa had talked to Prithvi about it and said sorry for doing what they were doing and Prithvi had sighed and said it was ok...Though Mishti would be exposed, Prithvi promised that he would take her to states immediately, so she could come out of the shock...He had already booked his, Mishti's and his mom's ticket next evening, and told Harshini to stay with her cousins for a while and then come back after wedding...He said sorry to Kripa as he wouldn't be able to attend the wedding...Kripa could understand and said it was ok and asked him to take care of Mishti, once they go back...

The morning arrived and Kripa got up looking at Angad, who was still fast asleep...She was worried about the show today...She knew that the girl Angad had taken in Tanya's place was not at all good...! If the truth be seen she was not even near to the other performers, forget the lead...And here in this function, she was supposed to be a lead...They were due in the studio in an hour...She knew, Mishti was also coming to the studio and she wasn't sure if she should accompany him...!

Angad got up with a smile and looked at Kirpa...

A: Hey, subah subah itna tension...Stop thinking and smile dear...Aur aaj to mera show hai...!

K: Angad majak band karo...! She said looking at him...What are you going to do Angad...You know you can't take that girl...!

A: I don't have option Kripa...! Tanya is still not well...I called her last night...!

K: But she will ruin your show Angad...Tumhare saalon ki mehnat, jo rutba tumne kamaya hai, tumhara sapna, saab ek hi pal mein toot sakta hai Angad...! She said touching his arms...Angad sighed without saying a word and got up and left for the restroom, without replying her...Kripa kept looking at the locked door and sighed...

He was back from the restroom after taking his bath and started getting ready as Kripa went to take bath...!She was out soon, before he started leaving the room...

K: Angad nashta karke jao...! She called out and Angad looked at her frowning...

A: Tum nahi aa rahi ho? He asked slowly...Kripa sighed...

K: Angad, woh Mishti hogi na aaj...? She said and Angad rolled his eyes...

A: Kripa, I know and trust me, she won't recognize you...And further, she wont be in the studio...She will be busy doing last minute preparations...I told Shetty to keep her occupied...He said grinning...Issiliye chalo aur nashta kar lo...Baad meing taiyar hona...

Kripa smiled and nodded and did as asked...They reached the studio and started practicing...Angad kept bashing the girl so many times, showing her the steps with the help of Kripa...! But she made some or other mistake and Angad was getting frustrated...! The show was in the evening and still she wasn't ready...! Kripa kept looking at Angad worriedly, dancing with him for few songs, showing the girl how to do the steps and all...!

PART-30

At last she started doing a little better...They all packed up after couple of hours and Angad saw Mishti coming in...

A: Hey Mishti...! Angad called out, making Kripa alert...

M: Hi Angad...I missed you...She said hugging him and Angad rolled his eyes angrily...He looked at Kripa, who was staring at him and Angad looked at her with understanding, telling her that she had to tolerate Mishti for a day more...Kripa looked down, a little unsurely, specially not verymuch happy about the way things turned around for Mishti...! She knew she had no business worrying for a girl like her, but she still fell bad to expose her this way, but Angad was adamnt...! And even Kartik and Dilip had agreed...! Josh was in too and she had to agree as well atlast...

A: So, how was the Singapore trip...I hope you got everything covered...!

M: You bet Angad...Par hey, who is this girl, who was dancing with you...? I don't think she is well suited Angad...! Where is Tanya? She asked frowning and looking around...

Angad sighed and told her about the Tanya's health and Mishti looked at him wide eyes...

M: But Angad, you need someone...! How will you do this show without a good female lead...?

A: I will manage Mishti...don't worry...! Aab kaho, kuch kaam se aana hua?

M: Haan, woh tumhare signature chahiye the...! She said showing him the documents...

A: I will read and give the papers tomorrow Mishti...Tum jao aur dekho shetty ne saab thik se kiya ki nahi...He is fairly new to all this...Mishti looked at the female lead worriedly and went off...! Angad sighed in relief...

K: Angad, Mishti ne ye baat thik kahi...Ye show kaise successful hoga...? She asked worriedly...But before she could say something some one called him and he was gone, telling Kripa to relax...Day went by and soon evening came...Kripa had gone home on Angad's instructions, but she was as nervous for Angad and his career, as Angad was, so went to the stadium, soon enough, where preparations were going in full swing...She was still dressed differently disguising under the name of Anjali...! She tried to keep away from Mishti, though she asked couple of times about her...! Angad diverted Mishti, saying she was his relative and had wanted to join in and was good in dancing, so came to show the new girl few steps and Mishti had accepted it...!

It was almost 7 and the show was due in 2 hours...! All the preparations were done and Angad relaxed a little trying to catch his breathe...! He had some snacks and tea with Kripa and sat there deep in his thoughts...The stadium slowly started filling in, and Angad got the call from Josh too that he was there with everyone else and Angad smiled and thanked him...!

A; Common guys...! We need to start getting ready...! Angad called out to the crew, who were all relaxing...Kripa who was talking to Kanan on phone, looked at Angad, as he walked to her...!

M: Angad...Mishti called out from behind and Angad stopped...Mein Shetty ke sath thoda bahar ja rahi hun, kuch kaam hai...

A: I hope you are coming before the show Mishti...! I can't start the show without you...! He said with a grin and Mishti smiled widely...

M: Promise... show ke time taka a jaungi...She said hugging him...Angad took out a preminum seat ticket for Mishti...

A: Hey...Wait a minute...Ye lete jana...! He said giving her the same...

M: Yeh kis liye Angad, mein to yahan backstage mein houngi...!

A: Common Mishti...I want you to sit with my family and watch my show today...! This is one of the biggest event for me, aur tum kaam karogi? Not fair...! I want you to watch me today, and know me...I mean really know me and know what my dreams are...Mishti stared at him surprised and slowly smiled and nodded...

M: Thik hai Angad, jaisa tum chaho...It's your day...Tumhari baat kaise talungi...Bye...She said kissing his cheeks happily and Angad rolled his cheeks, as he saw her walking out...!

Kripa who came after she went away slowly went to Angad and wiped his cheeks with a frown...Angad raised his eyebrows and then touched his cheeks, which had lipstick marks...

A: Woh meri dost ne di hai...!

K: Make sure it is your last one...! She said frowning...

A: Don't worry dear...It was...! It is your husbands promise...! He said slowly and grinned walking out...

Kripa smiled and slowly walked behind him, a little far away!

Everyone was busy getting ready in the rooms below, given to them, while Kripa slowly sneaked in Angad's room...

A: Hey, sharam nahi atti, aise kisi paraye admi ke room mein ate hue? He asked with a grin...!

K: Nope...! She said grinning and closing the door...Angad who was all ready winked and went to her...

A: Really?

K: Well, aab tum jaisa handsome ho to...! She said with twinkling eyes...

A: To?

K: To kya? She asked buttoning his shirt...

A: You are in love with me...?

K: Kuch aisa hi samjh lo...!

A: Tumhare pati ka kya hoga, and, not to mention my wife...?

K: We will give divorce to them and get married after 5 more months...Waise bhi talak ke liye to apply kar hi chuke ho tum...!

A: Itna pyar karti ho mujhse? He asked grinning...

K: Apni jaan se bhi jyada...Chahe to ajma lo...

A: I don't think so...Meri patni mere liye kuch bhi kar sakti hai...Not you...He whispered...

K: Jaroorat padi to dikha dungi...!

A: Thik hai...! Agar challenge tum jeete, to humesha ke liye tumhara ho jaunga Anjaliii...He said with a grin...

K: Anjali? Haan ek baat puchna to bhul hi gayi...Anjali naam kyun chuna...?

A: Because that is what we will name our daughter...

K: Aur ye akele decide kar liya...? She asked frowning...

A: Because I know, my wife will love it...! Sache dil se koi kisi ko chahe, to uski haar baat achi lagti hai...He said grinning...

Kripa rolled her eyes...

A: Apna challenge yaad rakhna...! I will wait for you to prove your love...! I promise, I will spend rest of the days loving you...He whispered kissing her lips...Kripa sighed and kissed him as well, until they heard a knock...!

Kripa ducked inside the bathroom, as Angad chuckled and went to see who it was...

Shabeer came in with a grin and hugged him...

S: Hey ...! Everyone is ready for you...The stadium is filled to capacity and shouting for you...! He said grinning...

Angad smiled and nodded...Heena aur tumhara beta kaise hain? He asked and Shabeer smiled...

S: Wonderful...! I wish they could come, but Heena ne inkar kar diya...

A: I understand...! Kripa who was in the rest room quickly changed and came out wearing beautiful white chudidar and sighed in relief to be her original self...!

S: Hey Kripa...Kaisi ho?

K: Thik hun Shabeer bhaiya...! Heena bhabhi aur apka beta kaise hain...

S: Thik hai...So, you are ready Angad? He asked and Angad grinned...!

A: I am...

S: Chal phir...I need to go and take my place...! Best of luck ...! He said and went out...Angad smiled at Kripa...

A: Hey, meri Anjali kahan gayi...?

K: Uska katla karke ayi hun abhi...! Kuch kaam tha ussase?

A: Na, I like my wife better...! And I know she loves me, like I do...! Mein to bas aise hi flirt kar raha tha uske sath...! But, I should say one thing...Anjali dance kaffi acha kar leti thi...Kripa looked at him frowning...Sorry, no flirting...I know...He said chuckling and Kripa stared at him...

K: Make sure, you stop that...Varna tumhari khair nahi...!

A: Possesive...? I like it...! He said winking and kissing her forehead...I need to head towards the stage...Wish me luck...He said giving his cheek and Kripa kissed him smiling...

They both walked towards the stage and Angad frowned looking around...

A: Hey, ye Diya kahan gayi?

K: Angad woh to tumhe badmein join karegi na...? She asked and Angad nodded...

A: But she needs to be here Kripa...Agar time par nahi aayi, to problem ho jayegi...!

K: Tum tension mat lo...Mein jakar dekhti hun aur le atti hun usse...!

Angad nodded as Kripa walked off asking few people about Diya and they said she was in her room...Kripa went to her room and opened the door and her eyes widened looking at Diya, who was sitting there all alone...

K: Diya, tum taiyar nahi hui? Common Diya...30 minutes mein tumhe join hona hai Angad ko...! She called the makeup artist and the hair dresser, and Diya got up immediately...

D: Kripa, tell Angad, I can't do this...! I know I am not ready...I don't want to be a laughing stock in front of the world...I am leaving...She said running out and Kripa looked at her stunned...She ran after her and tried to stop her, but she was so fast that Kripa couldn't get hold of her...Everyone who were going to the stage, stopped there stunned...They stared at Kripa in horror, saying what were they going to do and they needed to tell Angad about it...! They were all almost in panic mode, when Kripa looked down worriedly...! She sighed closing her eyes...

K: Don't worry guys...And don't tell Angad about this...! Just go and do your best...! I promsise, I will do something...!

They looked at her worriedly and Kripa assured them again and they nodded and walked off...

Kripa went in the dressing room and called someone and closed the door, waiting for the person...

Back to the stage, Angad started the show with a bang, as the audience shouted his name...The curtains opened and Angad started the show with the beautiful song Papa kehte hai bada naam karega...! Everyone went crazy hearing his song...

The stadium rocked while Angad looked at his parents and then at Mishti and grinned at them, satisfied that Mishti was there, he nodded at them, during the song, acknowledging them and they all smiled at him, enjoying his song...Mishti was just over the top, grinning...! Kripa wasn't there as well and that made her day...!

After another song, Angad held his breathe, as he waited for his female lead to join him, as she had not come near the stage, even after he started...10 seconds passed by and then 15 and even audience stood there waiting, holding their breathe, and then a beautiful sound came from behind, stopping everyone in their track...! It was the first duet, Angad was playing, which they had already recorded for the show long time back...His latest albums were their duets, which he was going to release today...!

Angad who was holding his breathe, smiled in relief and looked at the back stage towards Kripa, surprised as well as totally in awe, who was looking totally beautiful in the dresses he had selected on his own...! It covered her quite decently, still looked hot and beautiful on her...! Her voice floated around the stadium, stopping the hearts of thousands...

Meri Duniya Hai, Tujh Mein Kahin
Tere Bin Main Kya, Kuch Bhi Nahin...Kripa sang slowly looking at him with nervous smile on her face, as she walked towards the stage...

Angad looked in her eyes, and continued the song, holding her eyes...

Meri Duniya Hai, Tujh Mein Kahin
Tere Bin Main Kya, Kuch Bhi Nahin...He then smiled and nodded at her forwarding his hand and she walked to him, keeping her eye only on him and forgetting everything else, as he sang for her...Dilip, Avantika, Aliyah, Josh, Kartik, Priya and everyone else looked at Kripa shocked to see her on the stage with Angad, as they had no idea about her performing with Angad...

Meri Duniya Hai, Tujh Mein Kahin, Tere Bin Main Kya, Kuch Bhi Nahin, Meri Jaan Mein, Teri Jaan Hai, Hoo, Saathi Mere

Kripa continued smiling at him as they joined their steps together and started dancing...

Meri Duniya Hai, Tujh Mein Kahin, Tere Bin Main Kya, Kuch Bhi Nahin
Meri Jaan Mein, Teri Jaan Hai, Hoo, Saathi Mere
Meri Duniya Hai, Tujh Mein Kahin, Tere Bin Main Kya, Kuch Bhi Nahin...

Angad continued...looking at her with love...

Palkoon Mein Tere Roop Ka, Sapna Sajaa Diya
Pehli Nazar Mein Hi Tujhe Apna Banaa Liya
Hai Yehi Aarzoo, Har Ghadi Baithi Raho Mere Saamne

Kripa continued the song...Meri Duniya Hai, Tujh Mein Kahin
Tere Bin Main Kya, Kuch Bhi Nahin...

Aisa Lagaa Mere Sanam, Hum Jo Yahan Miley,
Sehraa Mein Jaise Shabnami, Chaahat Ke Gul Khile,
Ye Zameen Aasman, Keh Rahe,
Hum To Kabhi Na Honge Judaa

Angad...Meri Duniya Hai, Tujh Mein Kahin
Tere Bin Main Kya, Kuch Bhi Nahin
Meri Jaan Mein, Teri Jaan Hai
Hoo, Saathi Mere
Meri Duniya Hai, Tujh Mein Kahin
Tere Bin Main Kya, Kuch Bhi Nahin...

Mishti who was rooted to her ground, looked at them shocked, seeing them together...! She just kept staring at them, not knowing what was going on...She did not hear the loud appaulse as well as shouting and whistling going around, as people went crazy at their duets...She was too numb as well as angry to see them together...

Suddenly the music changed and the songs, which Angad had sung along with Kripa and recorded it floated through the hall...They synchronized their steps together to their songs along with it...For next hour or so, there was no one but them, as they danced together, as well as sang duets, making people crazy by their chemistry...Aliyah and Josh along with others enjoyed the performance to the fullest, as they were both happy to be together, knowing they were going to get married soon...At last Angad Kripa concluded the program with a beautiful song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oW_x5MIn1I

Angad...Tumse milke aisa laga tumse milke
armaan huey purhey dil ke
aye meri jaan e wafa
teri meri mere teri ik jaan hai
saath tere rahenge sadha
tumse na honge juda
tumse milke aisa laga tumse milke

Mere sanam teri kasam
chodenge ab na yeh haath
yeh zindagi guzregi ab
hamdam tumhare hi saath
apna yeh vaada raha
tumse na honge juda

Kripa continued looking at him with affection, as well as with the mix of emotions, for loving her so much and making her his family, helping her through all the times, for every thing he gave her...!
tumse milke aisa laga tumse milke

Tumse milke aisa laga tumse milke
armaan huey purhey dil ke
aye meri jaan e wafa
teri meri mere teri ik jaan hai
saath tere rahenge sadha
tumse na honge juda
tumse milke aisa laga tumse milke

Angad looked at her holding her cheeks as he continued...Maine kiya hai raat din, bas tera hi intezar
Kripa continued...tere bina aata nahin, ik pal mujhey ab karaar
and then they sang togheter...

humdum mera mil gaya
ab hum na honge juda
tumse milke tumse milke
aisa laga tumse milke
armaan huey purhey dil ke
eh meri jaan e wafa
teri meri meri teri ik jaan hai

As they concluded their song together, everyone got up clapping out loud as Kripa and Angad looked at them and bowed slowly...Kripa held on to Angad, suddenly conscious of her surroundings, and Angad held her, smiling at her with encouragement...Suddenly Kripa wasn't afraid anymore and she nodded at Angad, letting him know the same...

Angad then introduced Kripa to everyone and told about the new album, which was officially released today...

The curtains slowly closed and the people started leaving happily, cheering and smiling as they left the stadium...Angad looked at Kripa in amazement and suddenly hugged her tightly happy to see her with him, as he had dreamed...He knew, the moment she would walk with him on the stage, his success would double and it had...! His plans worked and he was too happy to express in thoughts...The loud cheer besides them, bought them back to earth and they looked at their crew members including Shabeer, who were cheering and clapping for them...Angad then told them that Anjali, who he had introduced them, was none other than Kripa and he wanted to keep this as a surprise for everyone...They all congradulated Kripa and welcomed her with cheers...The media people came up to the stage, asking for their interview, talking about this sudden surprise of Kripa performing with Angad and Angad just grinned looking at Kripa...Kripa shyly looked down...

Journalist: Aap ne aaj tak kabhi stage performance ke bare mein, ya Angad ji ke sath perform karne ke bare mein kuch nahi kaha...Was this preplaned...? The media person asked Kripa and Kripa shyly shook her head...!

K: Angad ke co-star, I mean female lead last moment mein nahi aa saki, isiliye mein ne apne husband ka sath diya...I never thought I could perform, before this...But I couldn't let my husband down, issiliye unki jagah mein ne li...She said shyly and the media people started asking more questions...

Journalist: But the recordings were in your voice, weren't they?

K: Haan, Angad chahte the ki mein unke sath gaun...So, I agreed to record them with him...The media people continued with their questions, when they heard someone clapping loudly in the behind...

M: Female lead nahi aa saki? Mishti said laughing...Then who is this Mrs. Khanna? She asked showing Tanya who looked at Kripa appologistically...Angad, aab to sachai bata do isse...She said with fire in her eyes...Angad looked at her angrily, wanting to strangle her, for making a scene...But he knew that this was the time to expose her...

K: Sachai? Kripa asked frowning at Mishti...

M: Common Angad...I don't think you can...? Can you? Chalo ye kaam bhi mein hi kar deti hun...! He lied to you Kripa...! He said that Tanya was not well, but the reality was Tanya is not the co-lead for him anymore...He had given her money to leave and she did and she is now with someone else...! Aur jo ladki ko ye le aya tha, woh aur koi nahi, Tanya ki behen thi, jo Angad ke kehne par acting kar rahi thi...Sachai to ye hai, ki ye jante hue ki tumhe stage fear hai, Angad tumhe stage par lana chahta tha...! He was trying to embarrass you, so you won't be able to show face to anyone, so you would leave him forever...! She said chuckling and Angad looked at her wide eyed for her open lie...He started saying something, when Kripa looked at him with wide eyes and frown, stopping him from talking...

K: Kya yeh sach hai Angad...? She asked looking at him, as the media stopped and stared at Angad...

M: Ussase kya puch rahi ho Kripa, Tanya se pucho...! If it is a lie that Angad took her out of the show a long back or not...

K: Kaho Tanya sach kya hai? She asked looking at Tanya seriously and Tanya looked at Angad, who frowned...Suddenly Kripa started chuckling and Tanya followed her, surprising Angad as well as Mishti...Common Mishti, tumhe lagta hai, ki mein tumhare jaal mein phasungi...? She asked suddenly angry at Mishti...! You are just too cunning for your own good...Itna jhoot bolte waqt ek baar bhi tumhe khud par gila nahi ayi? She asked angrily...! But I know my husband Miss Bose...And I won't fall for your trap...Aur jahan tak Tanya ka sawal hai, I knew about all this a long time ago...! Mein mili thi issase tumhare Singapore jane se pehle...Shak mujhe ussi waqt ho gaya, jab Angad mujhe roj practice ke liye le jata tha aur raat din hum sath practice karte...Mein Tanya ke paas gayi, ye puchne ki iski tabiyat kaisi hai, aur kya woh wapas aa rahi hai...Tanya ne mujhe bataya ki Angad mujhe apne show mein lena chahta hai and he asked Tanya if she was ok...I wasn't ready and requested Tanya to come back...But Tanya made me realize that this was Angad's dream and as his wife, I knew she was right...Angad ne mujhe pehle bhi pucha tha, par mein ne mana kiya, kyun ki mujhe stage fear tha...! Par Tanya aur Shabeer ke wife Heena ne meri madad ki...! And I could at last do what my husband wanted me to do...To accompany him in his dreams...! Do you think, Angad would go so low as you, embarrassing me in front of the whole world...She said laughing and looking at Angad with tears...Jis admi ne mujhe haar pal sahara diya, housla diya, age badhne ki himat di, mera sath diya, woh mujhe embarrass karega? She asked laughing and looking at Mishti...The reality is you don't know what love is Mishti...But I know...! Chahe kitni hi kamjor thi mein, kitni hi darpok, kisi ke sath baat karne mein bhi hichkichati thi, phir bhi Angad ne mera sath kabhi nahi choda Mishti...Ek pal ke liye bhi nahi...Tab bhi nahi, jab woh India wapas aa gaya tha...mujhse roothkar...! He always loved me and was there for me... He motivated me at everystep Mishti and I am what I am because of his love...! She said confidently...! Aur aaj agar mein nahi atti to bhi, usse koi shikayat nahi hoti mujhse...Ussne mere liye apna show tak danv par laga diya tha aaj...I am sure he would have supported me, even if I would have not performed today and would have done the show alone instead, if that was what I wanted...He gave me the choice, after letting me know that I could do it...After giving me confidence and letting me choose what I wanted...

Angad looked at Kripa stunned to know that she knew all about his plan from before, still she had accepted his wishes, trying to overcome her fears...He was proud of her as well as happy and smiled at her taking her in his arms...Kripa looked at him with smile and then at Mishti, who was staring at them a little stunned...

A: Aab agar tumhara ho gaya ho to kya aab tumhari sachai duniya ke samne laye Mishti...? Angad asked sarcastically...Mishti looked at him with a frown and then he called Simone and the nurse, who were standing behind with Josh...Janti ho inhe? Mishti looked at them with a frown...Mein batata hun...Meet Simone, jiski voice recordings tumne mujhe aur mere parivar ko sunai...? Remember? He asked chuckling and this is the same nurse, whom you bribed and took advantage of her situation...Kripa ki jhooti reports banana ke liye...He said smiling at her with disgust in his eyes...Mishti stood there stunned and looked at them both and then at Angad Kripa...The media people looked at them confused, not knowing what was going on and Angad turned and looked at them...Doston, aaj mein aap saab ke samne ek asliyat lana chahta hun...Aaj tak mere bare mein, Kripa ke bare mein, usske aur Prithvi ke bare mein, uske abortion ke bare mein jo bhi khabar akbharon mein, aur dusare media mein chappi, woh sirf aur sirf Miss. Bose ki jhooti reports thi, jo unhone gavahon ko khareed kar di...! He slowly told them about each and everything telling them that he and Kripa were never apart and they never had anyone in their life, even when they were angry at eachother...He even told them about Kripa's problems confirming that she never did anything wrong, and Mishti had paid the nurse to get her way, to separate them both and had did several attempts...Simone as well as the nurse confirmed it and said sorry to Angad and Kripa in front of the media...Angad even told them to talk to Prithvi, if they are still not confirmed about Kripa and Prithvi's relationship, who was Mishti's brother and happily married with Kripa's friend...Angad then turned towards Mishti angrily...

A: Miss. Bose, you call yourself my friend...? He asked mockingly...Tumhare jaise log dost kya dushman hone ke layak bhi nahi...! Dushman, kum se kum age se var karte hain, tumhari tarah pith piche nahi...You were pointing a gun at Kripa through my shoulder and you think I will sit still? He asked angryily...Yahan tak ki uski jaan par tul gayi...But you are forgetting something Ms. Boss...Mere hote hue Kripa ko tum chhu bhi nahi sakti...I will always be there for her...Woh meri jaan hai, and I won't spare you if you try to even harm her hair...Khud ko meri dost kehti ho, aur apne dost ki hi jindagi barbad karne par tuli ho? Aur kehti ho mujh se pyar karti ho? Pyar ka matlab bhi janti ho tum Mishti? He asked angrily...I had so clearly told you that very first day, that I love Kripa and she is my wife to you, 3 years back...! Aur jis tarah tum apne matlab ke liye, gidgit ki tarah rang badalti ho, don't count me in...You should have known me as a friend, when I told you, that I love Kripa...To chahe koi bhi situation ho, hum jhagde, marpeet kare, iska matlab ye nahi ki mein aab ussase pyar nahi karta, ya kisi dusare ko ye adhikar hai, ki woh humare bich aye, ya deewar rakhne ki koshish bhi kare...! My love is not as shallow as yours Miss. Bose...Mere parents ne jis bharose se Kripa ka hath mere hath mein diya tha, kya tum soch sakti ho ki kabhi mein unka woh bharosa todunga...You knew, my parents were everything to me and I married Kripa, according to their wish...Yes, it was true that I did not love her at that time...But Kripa was our family member, even before that and we loved her, no matter what...! Aur ye baat tum janti thi...Aur koi mere parivar ko chot pahunchaye ye na mein dekh sakta hun, na mera parivar...Tumhara asli chehra to mein ne apne parents ke samne ussi din khol diya, jis din tum jhoot bol kar Kripa ko nicha dikhana chahti thi, uske apne parivar ke samne...! Pyar bharosa hai, vishwas hai...Aur tum ne to dosti ke rishte mein bhi bharosa karne layak kuch nahi choda...! To pyar ka matlab kya samjhogi? He asked angrily...Though I did arranged marriage, as per my parents wish, I started loving her and I told you the same...As a friend I felt bad at that time, that you had to go through that pain...But I don't think you even deserved that, kyun ki agar tum sach much mujh se pyar karti, to kabhi aisa dhoka nahi deti...! You just wanted to get even with Kripa, wanted to make sure that she looses, and I can't let that happen...He said holding on to Kripa...Kripa is my life, my love and my soulmate...You thought you created a very big rift in between us? He asked chuckling...The reality is, you did not even create a dent in our life Mishti...! Kyun ki jahan pyar hota hai, bharosa hota hai, wahan koi teesra humare bich nahi aa sakta...! Thanks Simone, Mrs. Steve...Thanks for coming here for me...I will be forever indebted for you and I will make sure that you don't loose your job Mrs. Steve...The nurse smiled at him through tears and nodded thanking them and slowly went back, where Josh was waiting for them...Josh nodded at Angad and took them to the airport...They had filled police complaint against Mishti in the morning itself today and had made sure that Mishti pays, if she tried anymore stunts like this...Kripa and Angad had discussed about this and decided to let Mishti go this time for Damini and Prithvi's sake...!

Mishti stood there too stunned to speak, as the media kept asking her question after question...Mishti couldn't say a word and started backing out step by step, looking at Kripa and Angad with tears...She collided with someone and she looked behind and found Prithvi looking at her with tears...She was stunned to see him and suddenly knew that he was part of the game as well and looked at him bitterly...She pushed him behind and ran from there, and Prithvi who was shocked ran behind her calling her name...Damini, who was also present there looked at Khanna's guiltily and apologized on Mishti's behalf and walked out, before Dilip or Avantika could speak a word...

Angad and Kripa looked at them sadly and then at eachother with a slow smile, as Angad hugged Kripa...He stopped the media, who bombarded them with more questions, saying he answered there every question and now, he wanted to leave with his family as his sister was soon getting married...The media after little persuasion left, as security people sent them out...Dilip and Avantika came on the stage with tears and hugged them both sighing in relief...Kartik too patted Angad's back happily and hugged Kripa, praising her for her talent and making fun of Angad, saying Kripa was the star of today's show, rather than him...He just grinned saying, he knew she would be and was ready for it and he was proud of her...!

Aliyah too came in with a grin and hugged them both too happy as well as surprised to see Kripa's performance...

Al: Vow girl...You were just superb...! She said with a grin to Kripa...! I can't believe it...! Angad ko to manana padega...Within 3 years, he just changed you completely...And I am happy for you both...!

Kripa smiled and looked at Angad...

K: I know ki aaj jis mukam pe mein hun, uska shrey Angad ko jata hai, par koi aur bhi isme shamil hai...! She said chuckling...Aliyah raised her eyebrows and Kripa chuckled...Ofcourse tumhare hone wale pati aur nanand...Aliyah and Angad grinned accepting it with a nod...! Nahi to pata chala, dono aakar meri pitai karenge, unhe bhul jane par...! She said chuckling...She looked at Angad smiling and he smiled at her with love and hugged her bringing her close...

A: Thanks...He whispered slowly and Kripa rolled her eyes, suddenly frowning...Hey aab kya hua?

K: Kya hua...? Kamal karte ho...? Mujh se chipkar, mujhe apne sath stage par lane ke liye, mere pith piche itna saab kiya...Aur puch rahe ho kya hua? You are going to pay for this...! She said angrily, leaving him there a little stunned...Kripa joined Josh's parents and touched their feet as they praised her...! They all then walked out to their waiting car...Kripa frowned at Angad, when he asked her to sit by him and made faces and sat with Aliyah instead...Aliyah shrugged indicating she did not know anything and she wasn't coming inbetween them...Angad frowned a little and reached home and tried to cornor Kripa, to know if she was really angry...But Kripa kept away from him, ignoring him until at last everyone got ready for the bed...Josh was also back after dropping Simone and the nurse at the airport and relaxed with everyone for a while and then took Aliyah for a long drive, after taking permission from their parents...Kanan and Nishant who came late went away as well saying they would meet later...They had come to the show, but had walked out with Harshini and Damini, immediately after the show, on Prithvi's request...

PART-31

Angad frowned looking around for Kripa, who was not around...He sighed going up, knowing he needed to apologize, but frowned, when he saw the room empty...He opened the bathroom door and found it empty as well and frowned...He ran down and looked around in other rooms and then came back to their room worriedly...He did not know where she was and dialed Kripa's number...But the phone was in the room itself...He started walking out to ask his parents, when the bathroom door opened and he frowned...Kripa came out wearing a beautiful light pink saree...The small chain and earings given by Angad, adored her neck and ear...Her finger shone with the ring he had bought for her on their first date...She slowly looked up at Angad, who was staring at her open mouthed...All the tension, he had a few minutes ago, dissolving...But his body burned with a new tension, as he saw Kripa walking towards the dresser...She applied cream, brushed her hairs and then applied her sindoor and looked up at him...She suddenly made faces and got up and went to the balcony, and stood there looking out at the cold night...Angad slowly walked out behind her...He went near her ear and slowly whispered...

A: Naraj ho? He asked slowly with knowing smile...Kripa slowly nodded...Baat nahi karogi...? He asked again and she shook her head...Paas bhi nahi aaogi...? Kripa shook her head again with a smile playing on her lips...Maafi mangu tab bhi nahi? He asked and Kripa stood there without a word...Angad grinned and suddenly went on his knee...I am sorry love...! Aab to maaf kardo...He asked slowly looking up and Kripa looked at him stunned and suddenly sat next to him...

K: Angad kya kar rahe ho...? She asked holding his hands in hers angrily...Tum bhi na...Bilkul pagal ho...! Mein to majak kar rahi thi...Aur tum ho ki...Utho...She said making him stand, but Angad chuckled and held her pulling her close and Kripa shyly looked at him...

A: To tum majak kar rahi thi? Kripa smiled at him and nodded...Sach much? Kripa nodded again with a chuckle and hugged him...

K: Tum se bhala kaise naraj reh sakti hun mein...Tum bhi na Angad...!

A: Ye baat to mujhe pata tha...! He said confidently...

K: kya? Kripa asked looking at him confused...

A: Yahi ki tum mujh se naraj ho hi nahi sakti...?

K: Phir aise ghutnon ke baal baithkar maffi kyun maangi tumne? She asked frowning...

A: Tumhe azmane...He said chuckling and Kripa frowned and hit him...I know you are not angry, par phir bhi maffi mangna chahta hun mein Kripa...I lied to fulfill my wishes...I wanted you by my side...Though you were not ready, I couldn't stop myself... ...Angad said sighing and pulled her close and she smiled and hugged him...

K: Sorry mat kaho Angad, balki ulta mujhe tumhe thanks kehna chahiye...Thanks ...She whispered after a while slowly...

A: Kis baat ke liye? He asked with surprise...

K: Mera itna vishwas karne ke liye...! Itna bharosa tha mujh par ki apne career se khel gaye aaj? Agar mein daar kar nahi aati to...?

A: To to tab dekh leta, jab hota...!

Kripa frowned and hit him...! Tum bhi na...! I love my rockstar husband...! Dubara aisi galti mat karna...! Your dreams are my dreams...!

A: And I love my rockstar wife...! Humesha mera sath aise hi dena...My dream is for you to be by my side forever...He said with a twinkle in his eyes...Kripa chuckled and hugged him...

K: I will...She whispered in his ears and Angad suddenly pulled apart and looked at her...

A: What did you say...? He asked with wide eyes...

K: I said I will...!

A: Sach? Mere sath meri co-lead aur partner banogi? He asked totally amazed...Kripa shyly nodded...

K: Bas wada karo ki Amitabh ki tarah tum mujhse jaloge nahi...!

A: And why do you think I will be jelous? He asked with wide eyes...?

K: Woh kya hai na Angad, aaj ke show ke baad, ho sakta hai ki log mujhe jyada chahne lage...I mean your fans would come behind me and...

Angad looked at her wide eyes, as she laughed pushing him and ran inside...Angad went behind her, desperate to get hold of her and they ran and ran, until Kripa left the room and ran down chuckling...She ran all the way in the garden and after a while gave up laughing, as Angad got hold of her...

A: Tumhe to abhi dikhata hun...! He said laughing and holding her cheeks and kissing her lips thoroughly until they were both breathless...I promise...! He whispered after a while looking at her, as Kripa was trying to breathe normally...Kripa looked up at him confused...Forgetting all about the conversation and Angad smiled at her reaction...Pleased by himself, that he could make her forget everything but him...I won't be jelous like Amitabh...! He said with a twinkle in his eyes and Kripa blushed hugging him tightly...Angad chuckled and kissed her head and stood there with a sigh...I am so happy today Kripa...My dream is finally complete...!

K: Itni jaldi... Ye to shuruawat hai Angad...I want to reach heights with you...!

A: And I trust you...! Pura aaitbaar hai, ki tum kuch chaho aur nahi paao, ho hi nahi sakta...! He said chuckling and kissed her forehead...Thanks Kripa...Mere liye, meri chahat ke liye, tumne apne aap se ladkar sath diya mera...!

K: Kaise na deti Angad...Tumhare pyar ne mujhe yahan tak pahunchaya hai, to age badhne ka sahas bhi tumhare pyar ne hi mujhe diya Angad...To kaise tumhe nirash karti...! And I am glad I did it...! Aab koi aur tumhare paas ane, ya tumhe mujhse chinane ki koshish bhi nahi karega, because they will know that I will be there with you, stopping their way...She said winking...Angad chuckled and kissed her lips lightly...

A: I love your possessiveness...But I don't think that is needed Mrs. Khanna...Possesive to aab mujhe hona padega, kyun ki aab mere fans agar tumhare piche pad gaye, to mein mushkil mein aa jaunga...!

K: So true...! Aaj se mein tumhe apna bodyguard appoint karti hun...She said chuckling...

A: With pleasure maam...Guard karte karte, thoda...He said inhaling her sweet fragrance and burrowning his nose in her neck...Kripa chuckled and hugged him...Andar chale? He asked slowly and Kripa nodded...They started going back in, when their steps flattered, looking at Mishti, who was staring at them angrily...Kripa looked up at Angad a little stunned, and so did Angad...

M: Mujhe itna bada dhoka dene ke baad, saab ke samne mujhe sharminda karne ke baad, tumhe kya lagta hai, tum aaram se reh paoge...? You know what Angad, agar tum mujhe nahi mile, to isse kaise mil sakte ho...Agar mujhe tumhare liye puri jindagi tadapna hai, to isse bhi to tadpana hogana mujhe...Ye tumhari jaan hai na, to thik hai, I will let her live, but she will live the life I am living...Pinning for you every second of her life...She said chuckling...I just can't let her be happy and see you both playing happy lovely dovely couple...Can I? ... She said angrily and slowly she took her hand out of the purse and Kripa was the one, who looked at the gun even before she started taking it out and suddenly shielded Angad hugging him, getting the meaning of what she was saying...Angad looked at Kripa stunned and before he could react or see anything, he heard the sound of the bullets and slowly Kripa started slipping off from his hands...He stared at Kripa with horror and then looked at Mishti, who too just stood there stunned and looked at her...Kripa was almost half unconscious and she looked at Mishti with half closed eyes...

K: Angad ko mere hote kuch nahi ho sakta...Woh mujh se pyar karta hai, aur mujhe akela chod kar kabhi nahi ja sakta...Mujhe pura yakeen hai uss par...She whispered and closed her eyes...

M: perfect end...She said laughing...Good that she is gone from between us...She should have gone long time back...But any way, der se hi sahi, samajh to gayi...She said grinning and then looking at Angad with a big smile...Angad was too stunned to reply her back, but the security people came running through the side yard, hearing the sounds...

Suddenly he came out of shock seeing Kripa lying against him in a pool of blood and shouted her name with horror...! He wanted to run and kill Mishti with his very own hands, but Kripa was heavily leaning on him, unconscious...Time stilled and Dilip, Avantika, Kartik, Priya...everyone came down running hearing the sounds...The security people got hold of Mishti and called the ambulance...No one knew how she came in,...everyone just looked at Kripa and Angad too stunned to response for a while, before Kartik ran to Angad and shook him...Angad looked up at him with tears, not able to say a word and then looked at Kripa and suddenly came out of his shock and his eyes filled with tears looking up at Kartik once more...He looked down at Kripa, calling her name desperately, while Avantika, Priya and Dilip ran near...But before they could say a word, the doctors and nurses came there with the stretcher and asked everyone to move around...The police arrived as well and Mishti was arrested and Kripa was lifted up to take to the hospital...Angad just stared at her lifeless form, as the people took her...He was in no state to accompany Kripa, so Kartik ran with them and went in the ambulance, while Avantika went to Angad in tears and hugged him trembling a little, worried sick for Kripa, trying to console him...Dilip patted his back shocked himself and pulled him in and they all sat in the car and headed towards the hospital...Everyone was too stunned to respond or say a word...But Dilip wanted to let Josh know about it, so he could tell Aliyah...! He called him and told him slowly what happened and he was stunned as well...He said he would be there soon and looked at Aliyah, who was looking at him with a frown...

J: Aliyah, woh...Uncle ka phone aya tha...Woh Kripa...! Slowly he told her what happened and Aliyah got up stunned, her eyes filling with tears...Josh immediately hugged her consoling her, and they went to the hospital immediately...He even told Kanan and Nishant about it and called his parents and then called Prithvi, to know if he knew about it...Prithvi who was desperately trying to call Mishti, was stunned to know all this and Harshini was besides him soon enough...He looked at his mom, who lost all color and looked away, telling her what happened...They were just too shocked to say a word...

Back to the hospital, hours dragged by and there was still no word about Kripa...! She was taken to the operation room immediately as soon as they arrived...Everyone sat there too stunned to say anything...Until they found Prithvi and Harshini there...! They looked up at him shocked and he looked down ashamed and walked towards them...

Josh looked at Harshini, whose eyes were swollen as well and went to her and hugged her consoling her a little...His eyes going to Aliyah, whose tears were not stopping just like her moms...Angad hadn't responded since they had come, sitting there without a word...

Prithvi looked at Josh with tears, asking with his eyes about Kripa and Josh just shook his head looking away, wiping his own tears...He made Harshini sit and Prithvi sat besides them...The nurse came after 3 hours or so concerned...

N: Aap mein se kisi ka blood group O Negative hai? We are not able to get that blood group in any of the near by banks...She said with a frown...Everyone got up a little stunned, feeling helpless, except Prithvi, who went forward...

P: Mera blood group O Negative hai sister...He said with tears...Nurse sighed in relief and asked him if he was willing to give blood to the patient and if so he should follow her...Prithvi without a word followed her, while others kept looking at him...He was tested and soon they started transferring the blood immediately...Prithvi could see the top of Kripa's head, who was still on the operation bed and he was told that they did not have much time and had to transfer blood immediately and so he was bought to the operating room as well, though there was a curtain in the middle...Prithvi looked away with tears, knowing his sister was the one, who was responsible for Kripa's state today...!

They almost took a bottle of blood and then thanked him and took him to the room and asked him to relax for a while giving him some juice and he closed his eyes praying that Kripa would be alright...He had went to the police station to question Mishti about what she had done and she had just closed her eyes angrily and asked him to go away and he had, telling her that today along with her love, she lost her brother and mother as well...His mom was devasted and stayed home, where her sister was consoling her...She had asked Prithvi to go to the hospital, as she was guilty about what happened as well...

He came back to the waiting room after an hour or so, and sat next to Harshini, without talking to anyone...Josh and Kartik smiled at him sadly with a nod, thanking him as well as happy that he could help...Dilip and Avantika were sitting in the waiting area, looking at the Gods idol before them blankly, praying in their mind for Kripa's well being...

After another hour or so the doctors came out tiredly and looked at them all...

Dilip and Kartik went to him immediately...

Doctor: We tried our best Mr. Khanna...! But we can't say anything for sure...She is critical...She lost lots of blood and she has some internal injuries...We took the bullet out though and shifted her to ICU...She might loose her life, for all we know...We just need to wait and see how her body recovers...He said looking down, shocking everyone to ground...! The nurse came and told them that they could see the patient in the ICU, one after another...! She then forwarded the pocket containing Kripa's Jwellery to Kartik, who was in front sadly and walked off...Kartik and Dilip walked to the ICU with tears in their eyes...Josh followed them, while others were not ready to accept the truth...Angad who was sitting and listening to all numbly got up and Avantika looked at him with wide eyes...She tried to call him and so did others...But he just walked out not listening to them...Nishant ran behind him to stop him, but Angad looked in his eyes with tears, and Nishant stopped in his tracks and looked at Angad, who sat in the car and zoomed off...

He went straight to police station where Mishti was and demanded to see her immediately...The police immidiately pointed him towards the cell where Mishti sat...Angad went to her angrily calling her name with bitter tears...

Mishti looked up at him stunned and got up immediately looking at him...

A: Meri Kripa, meri jindagi hai...And she knows this...She knows how much I love her, and that I can't stay without her...Aur woh mujhe akele chod kar kahin nahi ja sakti, iska to mujhe pura bharosa hai...She won't ever break her promise, because she is one of the few people who I trust...Par meri Kripa ko jo tumne takleef pahunchayi, iske liye kabhi maaf nahi karunga...! You will pay for this Mishti Bose...! You will pay very dearly for hurting my Kripa...! I won't spare you...And you know what, now you know why I love her so much...She took the bullets which were meant for me, without a thought...She proved her love and I know she will fight for me and come back, but I will make sure, you will never come out of this prison ever...I won't let you die, but I will make your life worst than hell, and you will see our love growing each and every day, until the day you die...! You wanted my wife to suffer, but now, you will go through it yourself...I promise you this...He said angrily...He left as quickly as he came and reached hospital soon enough and he just sat there outside ICU, not even going in to see Kripa...

Av: Beta, bhagwan par bharosa rakh, saab thik hoga...! Kripa thik ho jayegi...Avantika said with tears...Relieved to see him back...She had been worried about him, when he had left so abrubtly...

A: Haan ma, mujhe pata hai...He said with angry tears...Thik to usse hona hi hoga...This bullet was not meant for her, still she took it for me...Avantika looked at him with a frown...

Av: Kya matlab hai tera Angad? She asked slowly and everyone looked at him with a frown and Angad told them the truth about what Kripa had done...How she came in front of him, before he could make out Mishti's words and how she took the bullet , which were meant for him...Everyone looked at him stunned and Avantika sat there stunned to realize the truth...No one could speak a word...Kartik slowly came in front of him and kept a hand on his shoulder and gave him Kripa's jwellery and he took them without a word, looking at them with tears...

Day went by and then two and there was no improvement in Kripa...Doctors were getting worried about her, and told so to Dilip, as she wasn't gaining consciousness...At the end of third day Doctors lost their hope, saying they weren't sure Kripa will make it...Angad got up looking at the doctor angrily, and held his collar...

A: Never say that again...Do you hear me...?...He said pushing him back...The doctor almost stumbled back and looked at him a little fearfully, but then sighed sadly and nodded at Kartik, who had held him, saving him from fall...Angad went straight to the ICU, where the nurse was sitting with Kripa and held Kripa by her shoulders...

A: Tum samajhti kya ho apne aap ko? Why did you do this...Aur aab uth bhi nahi rahi ho? He asked angrily...Wake up damit...You know I can't stay without you, I can't live without you...Then why are you playing games with me...! I hate you for doing what you did...! I hate you for coming in between and taking this shot...I hate you... He shouted with tears and the nurse looked at them with tears, trying to tell him that he should go out...But Angad ignored her and sat next to Kripa holding her hands...Tum janti ho na Kripa, ki meri jindagi tumhare siva adhuri hai, to kyun kiya ye...Aur agar kiya bhi to jane ki taiyari kyun kar rahi ho...You can't leave me Kripa...Tumhi ne to kaha na, ki ye to shuruwat hai...that you want to reach heights...Then why are you sleeping...Utho Kripa...Aise koi age badhta hai...Mujhe to tumne meri Anjali bhi nahi di aur tum janti ho ki mein apne bachon ko dekhne ke liye kitna bekarar hun...Tum ne dusaron ko sirf khushi di hai...To aaj saab ko itna kyun rula rahi ho...? Saab ki sari baat manti thi, bina kisi shikayat ke...Chup chap jo saab chahe, usse haan keh deti thi...Aur aaj itni zid...? He asked with tears...The nurse looked at the monitor, where Kripa's heart rate was changing drastically and went out to call someone to take Angad out of the room...Haan pata hai, mein ne sikhaya tumhe zid karna, to mein ne tumhe apnon ke liye ladana bhi to sikhaya hai na...To aaj khud ke liye kyun nahi ladti tum...?... hum saab ko tumhari jaroorat hai...Nurse came in with couple of more people to take Angad out, when they saw the monitor slowly going flat, indicating that Kripa was no more and looked at Angad a little stunned...Angad was still talking...Humare liye hi sahi Kripa, par lado maut se, aur wapas aa jao humare paas...Kaho maut se, ki tumhare uppar bahot jimedariyan hai...Why don't you understand this...! Get up Kripa...You can't do this to me ...I will never forgive you for this...Please utho...I promise dubara tumse kuch nahi mangunga...! He said with tears, as she did not move, keeping his head near her hand crying his heart out...And suddenly to everyone's surprise, the monitor started again...Angad who was unaware of all this, just kept crying...And the nurse started taking him out, when they stilled as they saw Kripa opening her eyes...

K: Anjali bhi nahi? Kripa asked slowly, almost whispering, after a while, looking at Angad with tears as well...Angad woke up with a shock and looked at Kripa with tears...She slowly smiled at him and closed her eyes as a tear escaped her eye...! Sorry, tumhe dara diya...Par papa mama mile the abhi...Keh rahe the, ki abhi Angad ko meri jaroorat hai, to unhone kaha ki mein wapas chali jaun...! Issiliye der ho gayi...She whispered...! Avantika and Dilip, who had come to take Angad out on nurse's request stood there stunned, hearing Kripa's words...The nurse and the other two assistant nurses were surprised and ran to call the doctor, while Avantika walked to Kripa, keeping her trembling hands on her head...Kripa opened her eyes and smiled at Avantika...Ma...She said slowly smiling a little and Avantika broke down kissing her face and stitting there with tears, as the tension left her...Ma, mama papa ne ye bhi kaha ki mein bahot khush kismet hun, jisko itne pyar karne wala parivar mila hai...Issiliye, woh chah kar bhi mujhe rok na paye...Wapas jane ke liye keh diya...Aur mein ne bhi mana nahi kiya, kyun ki yahi to mera parivar hai na...! Aap saab ko chod kar kahan jaungi...? Aap samjhaiye na Angad ko papa...Bas aise hi dant raha tha mujhe...! She said looking at Angad with tears...Angad who stood there stunned, looked away trying to blink his tears, too shocked to say a word...Dilip, who was besides Angad, patted his shoulder with a smile, wiped his own tears and slowly made Avantika get up... He indicated her to Angad, who stood there without a word and slowly took her out, closing the door behind them...Angad looked at Kripa, but she was already asleep again...The doctor came and checked her up and said that she was out of danger, but still under the influence of medicine and asked everyone to go out as they checked...

A day went by and then two and Kripa kept waking and talking in her sleep and at last was up on the third day and very much awake...Angad was sitting there looking at her angrily...

K: Angad...

A: Koi baat nahi karni mujhe tumse...He said angrily...Kripa frowned and looked at him...

K: Aab mujh par ghussa kyun ho...Tumhari baat maan to li na mein ne...! Dekho wapas aa gayi mein...She said slowly taking his hands in hers and keeping it on her cheeks and kissing him lightly...!

A: Pata hai, par phir bhi...aaj ek wada chahiye tumse...! He said stubbornly...Wada karo, ki kabhi dubara mujh se aise dur nahi jaogi...! Ek pal ke liye bhi nahi...! Aur jo aaj kiya woh dubara kabhi nahi karungi...He said with tears and Kripa smiled through tears...

K: Wada karti hun, ki tumhe chod kar kabhi nahi jaungi, par ye wada nahi kar sakti ki dubara kabhi woh nahi karungi, jo aaj kiya...She said looking in his eyes...

A: I hate you...

K: Koi baat nahi, phir bhi wada nahi kar sakti...She said with tears and Angad suddenly hugged her lightly keeping his face near her neck, crying his heart out...Kripa kept consoling him as her face filled with tears as well...After a long time, they sobered a little, when there was a knock on the door...! The doctors walked in with a smile and asked Kripa how she was feeling and Kripa smiled tiredly nodding at them...

K: You would know how I feel Doctor, if you had someone like my husband to love you...She said chuckling...! The doctor chuckled nodding and saying that he did and his wife was his life as well and he could understand and know that true love never dies...! He told Angad that Kripa was tough and loved him so dearly that, she had fought with death and come back to him...He asked him to take care of her always and after checking her up and seeing through her medications, he went off, saying Kripa was out of danger...

Aliyah got up frightened outside, seeing Avantika and Dilip in tears, as they looked at Angad and Kripa talking and fighting...They slowly backed off and went out wanting to give them both some time, before going to meet Kripa...Aliyah ran to them, asking them what happened...Everyone else too got up stunned and waited for them to speak and Dilip smiled through his tears, wiping them, saying Kripa was perfectly alright and out of danger...! Everyone sighed in relief and Aliyah sat back down closing her eyes, as the tension left her...Though the doctors said that Kripa was out of danger, no one could go home or rest still...It was almost 6 days or so now that Kripa was bought here...Avantika went to her and hugged her, knowing she was close to Kripa...! Kartik and others smiled and wiped their tears and started walking towards ICU to meet Kripa, when Dilip asked him to stop and give some time to Angad and Kripa and they nodded sitting back...No one noticed Prithvi walking out with Harshini in midst of their happiness...

Back to Angad, he sat there looking at Kripa caressing her hairs...

K: Kya dekh rahe ho Angad...Mein thik hun...She said slowly, though a little weak...

A: Bas, khud ko tassali de raha hun Kripa, ki tum thik ho, mere sath ho...! Ki tum mujhe chod kar kahin nahi jaogi...He said as his hands trembled a little...

K: Apna wada kaise tod sakti hun mein...! I promised to be there with you and I will...She said kissing his hands...! Tumne hi to maut se ladne ke liye uksaya mujhe...! To dekho aa gayi ladkar...! Tum kahan mujhe jane dete waise bhi...She said chuckling a little and closing her eyes tiredly...

A: Why did you do this Kripa...? He asked with tears...

K: To prove my love...She said chuckling, and Angad frowned looking at her angrily...

A: If you think, that this is funny, then you are dead wrong...! He said holding her hands tightly and looking away ...Kripa squeezed his hand a little...

K: Sach kahun...she asked and Angad looked at her as a tear slipped his eye...Tumhe kaise kuch hone deti mein...? Mein ne kaha tha na ki ek baar mera parivar kho chuki hun mein, dubara nahi khona chahti...Aur aab mera parivar to tumse juda hai...Agar aaj tumhe kuch ho jata na to mein ji nahi pati...Swarthi ho gayi thi, mere parivar ke liye...Khona nahi chahti thi dubara kisi ko...She said with tears...Angad closed his eyes and tears kept coming from his eyes and he slowly touched his head to hers...I knew, that I was strong enough to protect you from any harm, and even knew that no one could separate us ever...but I am not strong enough to see something happening to you...Yeh meri kamjori samjho ya kuch aur...I knew nothing would happen to me and you would not let me go anywhere, because you are strong enough for both of us...Mein janti thi ki tum mere sath ho, aur mera hath kabhi nahi chodoge...Apne aap se kabhi dur jane nahi doge...She said wiping his tears and he kissed her hands taking them in hers...Issiliye wahi kiya, jo mujhe thik laga...

A: Kisi aur ne bhi tumhe madad ki Kripa, iss ladhai mein...Agar woh na hota, to shayad...He said looking down...Kripa looked at him with a frown...Prithvi ne tumhe bachaya...You had lost lot of blood and humara kisi ka blood group O Negative nahi tha, to Prithvi age aya, aur ussne tumhe khun diya...! I am forever indebted to him...! Kripa smiled through tears and sqeezed his hand in understanding...

K: Ek baar mein bhi milna chahungi ussase...Jara bulaoge? Thanks kehna chahti hun ussase, ki mujhe usne mauka diya, apna wada pura karne ke liye...Tumhe nanhi si Anjali dene ka wada...She said smiling and Angad nodded kissing her forehead and cheeks and slowly walked out...He frowned looking around the room, when he did not find him and Harshini...

A: Aliyah Josh got up at once and went to him, asking how Kripa was...Angad looked at them confused...Josh, Prithvi kahan hai...? He asked frowning...He had been here since last 6 days, with all of them, though they had not talked a word to eachother still...

Josh sighed...Woh chala gaya Angad...I could feel his guilt...As soon as he heard that Kripa was fine, he walked off...I too did not notice until he was gone...! He said sighing...

Al: Bhaiya, bhabhi kaisi hai...She asked, but then shook her head and turned around and ran to the ICU...Kripa whose eyes was closed, opened her eyes and looked at Aliyah and smiled slowly...Hume itna rulaya aur aab has rahi ho? She asked angrily and Kripa chuckled...Aliyah went to her with tears and slowly hugged her kissing her forehead...I am glad to have you back, bhabhi...She said chuckling with tears and Kripa smiled slowly wiping her tears...!

K: Kaise na aati, tumhari shadi ki itni sari taiyariyan jo karni hai...Priya bhabhi to wasie bhi office mein busy rahegi, to...

P: Hey apni jethani ko tane mar rahi ho? Priya said coming in with wide eyes, while Kripa bit her lips and looked at Aliyah who raised her eyebrows...

K: Woh aisi koi baat nahi bhabhi...Mein to bas ye keh rahi thi ki aap busy honge, to mujhe hi shadi ki tayari karni hai, to...

Priya chuckled and went to her and hugged her as well...Ek dum galat socha...Apni nanand ki shadi ki tayari nahi karungi to ye to sari jindagi mujhe kosti rahegi...! Mein ne pehle hi leave apply kar diya tha...! So, don't worry devaraniji...You are not alone...Aur waise bhi, aap to kaam saaf taal gayi...Aab to aap kaam karogi, to saab waise bhi datengi, ki abhi abhi to itne bade hadse se gujari ho, tumhe kaam nahi karna chahiye and so on...So, sara kaam to mujhe hi karna hai...! She said rolling her eyes...Kripa made faces, but then chuckled as so did Priya, but not before a tear escaped her eye...

K: Bhabhi...!

P: Sara kaam khud karungi, par wada karna hoga tumhe, ki dubara aise nahi daraogi hume...! She said angrily and Kripa smiled and nodded...Soon, Josh, Kanan, Nishant, Kartik everyone came in and talked to her for a while and then left asking her to rest...Kripa frowned and looked at Angad, thinking why Prithvi wasn't there and Angad slowly told her about him...

A: Woh tumhari khabar sunate hi chala gaya Kripa...Che din se yahin tha, par shayad tumse najre nahi mila sakta tha...

K: Par uski kya galti hai isme Angad...? She asked worriedly...Usne to meri jaan bachayi na...

A: I know Kripa, don't worry...Tum thik ho jao, sath uske ghar jate hain...! He said slowly caressing her hairs and Kripa nodded with a smile...Angad stayed back and Avantika though wanted to, went home reluctantly when Kripa asked her to, as her health wasn't that good...They all looked tired and Avantika and Dilip looked as if they had aged 10 years or more within a week...She requested them to go and rest and promised them that she would be fine...At last everyone left...Josh's parents too called Angad and asked him about Kripa and he told them about her and said she was fine now...Kripa was fast asleep soon and Angad sat besides her looking at her...

These past 6 days were the worst days of his life...! He had never been so fearful in his life ever and he knew what Kripa must have gone through after her parents had gone...But he was still puzzled at what Kripa had told him, as soon as she got up...She had told him that her parents told her to go back to him...What did that mean? Did Kripa really was so far away from them, that they might have lost her forever...? He closed his eyes as a tear escaped and he slowly wiped it smiling at Kripa and her determination...He was happy and proud of her for fighting with death and coming back to him...

Next week went by in haze...Josh applied for extended leave and was approved after a little diffulty, while Nishant and Kanan gave Kripa the good news that they were shifting here permanently...Kripa looked at Josh, hoping he would come here as well and Josh laughed raising his hands...

J: Common guys...I need to be a little away from you all and spend some time with my wife all alone...So, we won't be moving back for atleast couple of years...We will think about moving back after that...! Kripa sighed and nodded, but then smiled, knowing he was right...The moments she and Angad had spent alone, would be forever in her memory...They were best days of her life...! Angad raised his eyebrows, knowing what she was thinking and smiled with love...

Kripa shyly looked down...She was discharged from the hospital soon and Angad took her home...Avantika did her aarati as well as hugged her, welcoming her with happy tears...

She was still in wheel chair, as she wasn't able to walk much, due to the injury on her waist and back and Angad bent down looking at her and slowly lifted her...Doctor had told them that Kripa might need some physio thearapy for getting back on her feet, which they would start after the wound is properly healed...Kripa smiled shyly as he took her up on Avantika's instruction...Angad stared at her, until at last he kept her down on their bed...! Suddenly Kripa touched her neck and ears, remembering that she had worn the jewellery given by Angad and looked at Angad ready to ask him where it was, but then found Angad slowly taking out the chain and her earing and ring and slowly putting them in place...Kripa smiled sighing thanking him...

A: Thanks kis baat ke liye? Tumhari thi, tumhe lauta raha hun...! He said emotionally...!

K: Pata hai...! She said looking down at the carved letters...Angad smiled and kissed her forehead and started getting up, when Kripa held his hand...Angad stopped and looked at her...

A: Kuch chahiye Kripa? He asked slowly and Kripa nodded...

K: Mere paas baitho na Angad...! Mujhe daar lag raha hai...! She whispered...! Being back here, made her a little fearful...She had never thought Mishti would try to kill Angad...Ya if she had attempted to kill her, she would understand...The thought that she could do it again made her tremble...

A: She won't be back Kripa...I will make sure of it...She will pay for what she did...He said slowly hugging her with tears, knowing why she was afraid...They lay there for a long time...And soon Kripa was asleep...Next 8 days Kripa was rarely out of bed, or was rarely allowed to get off the bed, but she atlast blasted out at Angad and went and sat in the balcony sighing in relief...Angad rolled his eyes and went and sat in the other chair and looked at Kripa...

K: Kya hua Angad...Aise kyun dekh rahe ho? She asked slowly...But then when she looked in his eyes, she knew he was still not over what happened...Angad gana gao na ek...! She said getting up and slowly sitting on his lap, hugging him and keeping her head on his chest...Angad was a little surprised, but then glad to have her in his arms...He smiled and kissed her forehead slowly rubbing his hands on her arms...

A: Kuansa gana? He asked slowly and Kripa smiled...

K: koi bhi...She said and slowly Angad closed his hands and started singing...

Haan judaai se darta hai dil
Haan judaai se darta hai dil
Maut se to main darta nahin
Aur darta to sun le sanam
Sun le sanam
Pyaar tujh se main karta nahin
Pyaar tujh se main karta nahin

Kripa looked up at him with tears...As he continued...

Haan judaai se darta hai dil
Haan judaai se darta hai dil

Kripa caressed his face, wiping his tears...And he kissed her hand, which wiped his tears...continuing his song...

Main akela na reh paoonga
Door tak raat hi raat hai
Zindagi ek alag cheez hai
Zinda rehna alag baat hai
Umr kaise guzar paayegi
Umr kaise guzar paayegi
Ek pal jab guzarta nahin
Aur darta to sun le sanam
Sun le sanam
Pyaar tujh se main karta nahin
Pyaar tujh se main karta nahin

Haan judaai se darta hai dil
Haan judaai se darta hai dil

Kripa hugged him tightly, as tears escaped her eye, hearing his pain in his voice...
Angad couldn't countinue and hugged her tightly, not wanting her to let go...Still trying to believe that she was ok and with him once again...

They stayed there for a long time, until Angad felt her heavy and he looked down and found her asleep...He smiled kissing her forehead and slowly picked her and took her to bed...He never left her though and slept besides her pulling her to him and keeping his protective hand on her...

A: I am sorry Kripa...tumhare sath rehkar bhi mein kuch nahi kar saka tumhare liye aur tumne...He whispered after sometime and Kripa opened her eyes immediately, stunned to know that Angad was feeling guilty about not able to save her...She looked at him as his face covered with tears and she slowly wiped it, jerking Angad out of his thoughts...He looked at her and then slowly looked away, knowing she had heard him...

K: Angad...

A: Tum soyi nahi Kripa...Chalo acha hai, niche chale...Khana bhi nahi khaya tumne...Mein ne bhi nahi khaya...Bahot bhuk lagi hai...He said trying to compose himself and got up from the bed and came to her side, to help her...But she held him before he could say a word and looked in his eyes...

K: Angad, Apne aap ko doshi kyun maan rahe ho? She asked frowning...

A: But that is the thing Kripa...I always feared that Mishti might do something like this, she had already tried once and failed and instead of increasing the security or know Mishti's intention and get her behind the bar, I just let her go...

K: Mere kehne par Angad, pata hai na...Prithvi ke liye...! So, apne dil se ye bojh uttar do Angad...She said slowly caressing his hairs and then his cheeks wiping his tears, which he did not attempt to hide from her...! Agar tumhe pehle pata hota, ki uske hath mein gun hai, to tum bhi ek pal ke liye bhi apni jaan ki parvah nahi karte, iss baat ka yakeen hai mujhe...Aur yahi mein ne kiya, jab uski baton ko mein ne samjha aur jana ki woh kya kar rahi hai...! She said looking down, thinking about her parents...Phir bhi tumhara pyar ne mujhe jane nahi diya...Maut ke muh se bhi nikal laya...! She said smiling...Please, mere liye itna kar do...Ye guilt apne dil se humesha ke liye nikal do...Kyun ki mujhe nahi lagta mujh mein itni strong hoti, ki tum agar meri jagah hote, to tumhe ladne ke liye uksati maut se...Iss tarah to hum kabhi mil nahi pate na...Issiliye, jo hua thik hua...She said touching his cheeks and Angad hugged her tightly...After a long time Kripa slowly wiped his tears and smiled...Bhook nahi lagi? She asked and he smiled and slowly started picking her up...Angad mein khud ja sakti hun aab, bas thoda support chahiye aur kuch nahi...! She said frowning and Angad smiled...

A: Par mujhe tumhe yun uthakar le jana acha lagta hai...! He said and took her down and made her sit on the table...Tum yahan ruko, mein plates le ata hun...He said going to the kitchen...He was back in 5 minutes with only one plate and Kripa blushed as he looked at her with mischief...She chuckled, as he lifted her and made her sit on his lap and they ate their food together feeding and teasing eachother, until someone cleared their throats...They looked up frowning and found Josh and Aliyah grinning at them...Common guys...Aliyah, tumhe dusara koi kaam nahi hai? Abhi to ye bhi hai tumhare sath...! Humesha haddi ki tarah bich mein kyun ati ho...Aliyah and Josh chuckled...And so did Kripa...Aliyah raised her eyes...

AL: Bhabhi aapko sharam nahi atti, apne nanand ke samne, aise pati ki god mein baithkar...She said rolling her eyes...

K: Aliyah darling...? She said with a wink...Tum niche kya kar rahi thi, Garden mein Josh ke sath akele...? She asked grinning and Aliyah became red and ran from there hitting her angrily, but not before she heard everyone chuckling behind her...

J: So, you both were spying on us? Josh asked frowning and Kripa chuckled with mischief...

K: Kyun Josh, kya kar rahe the Aliyah ke sath? Kahin kuch sach mein gadbad to nahi kar rahe the...! Angad, we need to get them married soon...! She said wide eyed, looking at Josh's flushed face...

J: Matlab...

K: Matlab ki tumhari chori pakdi gayi Mr. Josh...Stay away from my sister-in-law till your marriage...She said rolling her eyes...Hum tum logon ki tarah besharam nahi hai...! We are already married, not you guys...remember that...!

She said chuckling, as they found Josh frowning and leaving them...Angad and Kripa grinned looking at eachother and continued their lovely dinner session...

Josh and Aliyah's marriage was fixed after 15 days...Kripa was worried about Josh's job, but she then came to know that he had given his resignation there and was joining a new company after a month...! Aliyah too resigned and decided to stay home for a while and learn some basic cooking, as Josh was very fond of food...Kripa teased her, but thought her many things, which Josh liked, sitting on the wheel chair and telling her what to do, while Avantika and Priya did the shopping as Kripa wasn't allowed to walk much...But they took Kripa one day with Angad to couple of shops for shopping for her and came back soon enough...

The day Kripa was feeling good enough, she asked Angad to take her to Prithvi, as he had not lifted her calls once...She was able to walk holding on to something, though she was far away from total recovery, but in time she would be good as before...They went to Bose house and Damini looked at them stunned as well as guilty...She looked at Kripa and apologized to her with tears...Kripa just smiled sadly asking her to calm down and then she saw Prithvi coming out and stopping in tracks, when he looked at them...! He started turning around and leaving when Kripa went to him and touched his shoulder and stopped him...!

K: Prithvi...Dekho na, aab humare bich dosti ka hi nahi khoon ka bhi rishta hai...Hai na...? She asked slowly and Prithvi turned around and looked at her with tears...Janti hun ki Mishti ne jo bhi kiya ho, hai to woh tumhari behen na...! Aur usse iss tarah dekhkar tumhe bahot takleef pahonchti hogi...! I am sorry Prithvi...Shayad mein bich mein nahi atti, Uske aur...Prithvi stopped her mid-sentense and shook his head...Kripa looked down wiping her tears...Ek request karna chahti hun Prithvi...Janti hun Mishti ki jagah to tumhari jindagi mein koi nahi le sakta, kya mujhe bhi thodi jagah doge apne jindagi mein...Apni behen maan sakoge? She asked with tears and Prithvi smiled through tears and looked at his mom, who smiled at him and nodded and Prithvi went to Kripa and hugged her closing his eyes...

P: I am sorry Kripa, mein Mishti ko rok nahi saka...! He said guiltily and Kripa slowly wiped his tears...

K: Woh tumhare bas mein nahi tha Prithvi...And we understand that...Tumhe guilty feel karne ki koi jaroorat nahi hai...Dekho Angad ko bhi tumse koi shikayat nahi hai...! To mujhe kaise hoga...?

A: Hum to tumhe shukriya karne aye the, Kripa ko tum ne apna khun dekar uski jaan jo bachayi hai...!

Prithvi smiled at him as Angad went to him and hugged him too...

P: Agar itna bhi nahi karsakta, to shayad khud ko kabhi maaf hi nahi kar pata Angad...Kripa ko aaj aise dekhkar, dil se thoda bojh to utha mera...But I will forever regret this...!

K: To thik hai, tum jao apne US apna guilt lekar, apni behen ki baat waise bhi nahi mante...! Mein to tumhe bhai banakar apni nanand ki shadi ka card dene ayi thi aur tum ho ki...Chalo Angad...! She said making faces and Prithvi held her arms and took the card from her hand wiping his tears...

P: Thanks for the invitation, but sorry, mein to apne biwi ka gulam hun...! Biwi ne mujhe apne bhai ke side khinch liya...So, baratiyon ke sath aakar khup khatirdari karaunga tumlogon se...! He said chuckling and Kripa smiled through tears...

K: Thik hai...! Hum intajar karenge...She said with tears and then she went to Damini and started touching her feet when Damini stopped her, as she was still not fully recovered...

D: Khush raho beta, jhuko mat, abhi puri tarah se thik nahi hui ho...! She said smiling sadly...Kripa nodded at her slowly and left with Angad...

Damini looked at them with tears as they went and then looked at Prithvi and went to him and patted his shoulder smiling slowly...Prithvi just sighed and went inside...Neither he nor his mom, tried to defend Mishti, though they had gone to meet her...But she declined to talk to them and they had finally walked out...Angad hired best lawyers and made sure that she was sentenced to life time imprisonment and was taken away a week back...! The whole fisco about what all she did to separate Kripa and Angad was in the news the next day as well in every media...People had called and called until Kartik had stepped up and answered their questions and gave them the news of Kripa...

Back to Kripa Angad, they reached home soon and Angad took Kripa up to rest for a while...The marriage preparations were going on in full swing...

At last after a week, Josh and Aliyah got married grandly...They spent 4-5 days with everyone after that and once Aliyah's visa was ready, they bid bye and left for their honeymoon...!

Kripa came in their room wiping her tears as they came from the airport after dropping Aliyah...! Angad was also silent and changed and sat on the bed sighing...But that was life...And they were trying to adjust, knowing Aliyah was now a member of another family and had her own life...They sat there in eachothers arms and dozed off...

Prithvi and Harshini decided to stay back as well and Prithvi went to US after a week or so and sent their stuff through shipping...Kanan and Nishant too took a new 4 bedroom flat and were settled in India with Nishant's mother...Kanan was almost nearing to her last month of pregnancy...And they decorated their new babies room together happily...They sighed thinking about last 6 months, since Harshini and Prithvi's marriage...!

Josh and Aliyah reached US and settled there after a while...Aliyah took 6 months break after going and then joined her new job...They decided to stay for a year more and then go to India and settle, as Josh started missing his sister and parents and so did Aliyah...But still they enjoyed their new married life together...

Priya was pregnant with their first baby and everyone was over the moon...

Back to Kripa and Angad, they started doing shows after 4 months and then got busy and were considered one of the best couples in the industry...They even took up some film contracts and sang many duets together and were happy in their life...

A: Kripa jaldi se packing kar lo...Hum kal subah ki flight se nikal rahe hain... Angad said one evening...Kripa who was busy reading looked up with a frown...

K: Kahan jana hai Angad...? She asked confused...

A: Kripa jyada sawal karna band karo aur packing karo...We are leaving for our honeymoon...! He said grinning...

Kripa frowned...Angad for your information honeymoon sirf ek baar jate hain log...! She said rolling her eyes...Aur hum already do baar ja chuke...! She said chuckling and shaking her head...

A: So, aab tesri baar jayenge...! Saab log jo karte hain, wahi karna chahiye ye compulsory to nahi hai na...! Aur Angad khanna ka style thoda different hai...! Everytime we go together all alone, it will be our honeymoon time...! He said chukling and holding her waist...

K: Hmm...Angad khanna style...I like it...Kripa said grinning and Angad chuckled...

A: I knew you would...So, packing kare...

K: Nahi...! She said getting up with a frown...

A: Kripa...! He said frowning...

K: Angad, tum bhi na...Pagal ho gaye ho...yahan itne recordings, shows lined up hai aur tumhe honeymoon sujh raha hai...? She said shaking her head...

A: Kripa, mein ne saab change kar diya hai...Aab 7 days, only me and you...! I am tired and need some break...! Nahi to mein break ho jaunga...! Common dear...! He said taking out their clothes...Kripa sighed and shook her head and sat there...Angad rolled his eyes and started packing her clothes too, looking at Kripa with a frown...

K: Tumhara bas chale na, tum to saal ke barah mahine honeymoon par jaoge Angad...Kripa said rolling her eyes...

A: You are complaining wife dear...?

K: Kaun mein?

A: Haan tum...! He said chuckling...Kripa chuckled...I knew it...Aab bhav mat khao jyada...He said kissing her cheeks and kept on packing...

Kripa smiled with a grin, thinking about their recent marriage anniversary, where Angad had taken her for the special date...! She was very much happy and content with her life...She had everything a girl could ever wish for...A nice family, husband, fame, future...! She looked up and smiled, saying thanks to her parents...!

And life continued...

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