Can You Keep a Secret?
As classes ended, the students undying thirst for fun began. Many went home, others out with friends, and some just stayed where they were. Kripa and Shazad were supposed to go but Shazad had some prior plans so he couldn't go. Kripa, having nothing else to do, decided to go to Florida along with many other students from her class. It wasn't all bad for Kripa. It gave her a chance to meet some new people, and make new friends. And a weekend away from New York is always appreciated. Kripa pretty much had her bags pack, she went out and stood their her boyfriend. Oh yes, he hadn't been mentioned before. A week ego, when colleges ended their semester, Kripa and Shazad went to a club. There Kripa met a guy, who is now her new boyfriend.
Shazad, who supposedly has "plans" was sitting in front of the computer. He hadn't talked to Zuzu for two days. She hasn't been coming online, and he missed her a lot. It was really funny. For all Shazad knew ZuZu could have been a 50 year old man still living with his mother. Yet here Shazad was, anxiously waiting from her to come online. It was pathetic. Of course ZuZu wasn't the reason why Shazad didn't go to Florida with Kripa. The reason he didn't go was someone else…
Meem was at home eating breakfast with her family. Her dad was leaving for a business trip today, so she decided to spend the entire day at home with him. Meem didn't have any problem with her family, she never even had a fight with her parents. They were perfect, but just a little too strict at times. Hussein was going out too. He and his dad were going upstate someplace for a few days, just the guys. Well…it could only be the guys since Hussein's mom died while he was still in high school.
As break started it gave Vedika and Angad a chance to catch up with their social lives. Angad introduced Vedika to all his friends, and Vedika did the same. They were a couple to reckon with for sure, they even had their pictures on the school bulletin board. They were in love…defiantly in love.
The times were changing now, they were changing for everyone. Sahil, Kripa's boyfriend helped her pack everything into the bus storage. Sahil went to a different college, so he wasn't going with her. "I still wish you could come", Kripa said hugging Sahil. "Yeah me too, but I have plans with my friends…and you know. But I'll miss you", he said slowly stroking a hair off her cheeks. The bus was all ready to go, and so was Kripa. "Okay, I'll call you before I board the flight", yelled out Kripa as she bye into the bus. "Okay…take care", said Sahil waving back at her. Kripa's bus went off, heading for the LaGuardia Airport, were their plane awaited them…Florida awaited them.
Shazad was bored out of his wits. He kept playing with his caste. His caste! We hadn't mentioned that before. In the party Kripa and Shazad went to so happily, ended with a fight between Shazad and some other guy. Resulting in the other guy having to get stitches, and Shazad breaking his arm. Yes…life and all its great wonders. Shazad couldn't even play basketball, although he sure did try a lot. Nothing has happening, he was just sitting at home. At times he'd listen to music, talk on the phone, slept, and ate. What a lazy bum! In the back of his mind, he wanted to meet up with Meem. He knew Hussein was gone for the week, and he thought it was a good time to hang out with Meem. Or make out with Meem…whichever.
"Baba, your not supposed to do that!", yelled out Meem. Meem and her dad were making, trying to make cookies and her dad had no idea what he was doing. Well, neither did Meem, but at least she didn't throw in a bucket of salt in there when the directions only said a dash.
In Florida after a long flight, everyone was relaxing in the Jacuzzi. It was really like heaven in there. After a while a lot of the people left, and some went in the pool. Kripa was still in the Jacuzzi. Suddenly her meditation was interrupted by a voice, "Kripa?". Kripa quickly opened her eyes, as the voice sounded very familiar, the face was even more familiar. "Oh my God, Raj", exclaimed Kripa as she ran or swam to him. "Oh my God, what are you doing here?", she asked. "I'm here on business, what about you", asked Raj settling down in the Jacuzzi. "Class trip kinda thing…but I cant believe you're here", she repeated. "Yeah me neither", said Raj hugging Kripa.
" Vedika, what do you want pizza or Chinese?", Angad asked while looking through menu's for both sitting on the couch. After getting no respond for the second time, Angad got up and looked around the dorm for her. "Vedika? Baby?", he repeated, finally finding Vedika by the kitchen. Vedika was just staring at the kitchen. "Babe…you okay?", he asked in a very concerned tone. "You know ever since I've moved to this dorm I never used this kitchen", she said now playing with some of the cooking tools. "Well that's…okay. Anyways, so what do you want pizza or Chinese", he asked again trying to change the subject. "Angad lets cook today", she pleaded. "NO", Angad commanded. There was no way in hell and beyond that Angad was going to put on a apron…no way at all. That was until Vedika made her pout face and looked at Angad. "Where's the apron", asked Angad with a sigh. "Yay, what fun", Vedika jumped.
Someone was knocking at Shazad's door. He reluctantly got up from his seat. What an interruption, he was just about to watch Gangster for the 14th time. Shazad opened the door and was shocked to see Meem. Wow…for the first time in 20 years Allah actually listened to him…now Shazad wondered, would it be make out or hang out . "Hey", he said. "Hey…um, how's the arm", Meem asked looking at the arm. "It's good, just hurts a little, sometimes", he replied. "Oh…um me and my dad made cookies. Surprisingly they turned out good, so I thought you could use some get well delights", she said handing him the box of cookies. "Thanks Meem, you want to come in", he asked as casually as he could. "No, my dad is leaving so I have to get back…but you take care. Just as Meem was about to leave, Shazad called her back and handed her a pen. "You want to sign?", asked. "Sure", Meem said laughing. Meem sign her name and wrote the lyrics to a U2 song Shazad really liked. Then…she left.
"So, then she broke up with me", said Raj. "Oh, that sucks. Well…at least she didn't cheat on you", Kripa assured him. "Yeah…I cant believe Angad would do something like that, that's just crazy", replied Raj. Kripa and Raj had been sitting in that Jacuzzi for hours just talking. They kept talking, kept getting more comfortable, and kept getting closer. "So…", said Kripa. Raj kept drowning, not in the water but in Kripa eye's. He missed her, more then he thought he did. As they got closer, reality jumped in. "We cant do this…you have a boyfriend", said Raj turning away. "Yeah…I'm sorry", said Kripa. After a 5 minute pause Kripa asked, "Raj can you keep a secret?". "Yeah", he replied. Kripa gave a smile, well than…I guess we can do this". Saying that Kripa kissed Raj, and Raj returned it with even more passion.
Vedika and Angad sat on the kitchen floor. "You didn't have to throw the tomato sauce at me", Vedika said. "Well, you kept nagging about putting more sauce in it. "Angad! The instructions to put a lot of sauce, if we put enough sauce the food wouldn't have burnt!", yelled Vedika. "Okay…I'm sorry for throwing sauce at you", said Angad. "And I'm sorry for throwing at cheddar cheese at you. And for throwing the grapes. And for the cookies. And for throwing the burnt food", Vedika said while cleaning Angad's face which was full of food. Vedika and Angad sat on the floor eating the warm pizza they ordered 5 minutes ago. "I love…", Vedika was interrupted by Angad who said, "Your next word better be me, or I'll kill you", Angad said. Vedika smile and said "Okay…I love me". Angad looked at Vedika rolled his eyes, "No…say I love you". "Vedika kissed Angad's cheek and said, "Aw...that's so sweet. Thank You". "NO! Say Angad I love you", he yelled out. Vedika laughed, "My my…aren't you a conceited man". "Vedika", scream out Angad whining. It was cute, Vedika had never seen Angad whine before. She got up to put the plate under the sink, and then went back to Angad. "Angad, can you keep a secret?", she asked. "Sure", replied Angad still angry. Vedika went to his ears and whispered, "I love…you". Saying that Vedika ran out of the kitchen with Angad running after her.
Shazad was still watching Gangster, now for the 16th time when he got a called. He was still disappointed that he didn't get to hang out, or make out with Meem. But, the cookies were yummy. He picked up the call, surprised to see that it was from Hussein. "What do you want", he asked. "Look Shazad, I just wanted to say sorry for what my friend did in the club. He didn't mean it", said Hussein. "Yeah, yeah…its okay. Meem already cleared it up", Shazad said with a smirk. "Meem…what are you talking about", Hussein asked. "Yeah, Meem. She spent the whole day with me…didn't she tell you", Shazad asked sounding so sincere. "What the hell, Meem was with her dad all day", clarified Hussein. "No…she was with me" answered Shazad. "Whatever Shazad, I don't have time for this crap", said Hussein angrily. Shazad only made it worse, "Hey Hussein…you want to know a secret? Your girlfriend, is in love with me", saying that Shazad hung up. Shazad continued watching Gangster. "Damn, Emraan is a snake, what a dam liar", he said with a smile. "Sorry Allah…I couldn't help myself", he said looking up at his God.
The Next Morning:
"So what are you going to tell Sahil", Raj asked putting his shirt on. "I don't…we're not all the serious anyways…but I'll take care of it when I get back", Kripa said while fixing her hair in front of Raj's mirror. "Kripa, can I give you some advice", asked Raj. "Sure", she replied. "Don't tell him. Whatever happens in Florida, stays in Florida". Kripa smile and nodded her head saying no, "I'm not going to lie to him Raj. Guys do the whole hide and seek game. When girls do something wrong, they admit to it. But thanks anyways", she said while giving him a high five. "Bye buddy", he said, as Kripa left his hotel room.
Angad and Vedika were watching TV lying on the couch. Vedika had her head rested on his lap as they watch the re-run of Heroes. Suddenly Angad turned off the TV, and looked at Vedika. "What! Angad, it was getting to the good part", Vedika complained. Angad just kept looking at Vedika, slowly caressing her hair. "What", asked Vedika feeling a little shy suddenly. "Babe, I think we should get married", he said bluntly. "Of course honey, I'd marry you any day", Vedika said. "No, I mean…we should get married right now", he said. Vedika's expressions changed suddenly, "What", she ask still trying to humor him.
Shazad was hanging out a the park his morning. While resting upon the ground his eyes sparked open when he heard someone. It was Hussein coming towards him. "Do you live in this park or something", Hussein asked. "I thought you were coming back late this week", asked Shazad. "Well, I just missed you so much, that I had to return", he said sarcastically. "Or, you came to see if Meem was with me", relied Shazad in the same tone as Hussein. Hussein rolled his eyes and suddenly noticed Shazad casts. In big letters smacked on his casts was Meem's name was signed with a note…"Baby I love You". It was more like a smack to Hussein's face.
To Be Continued…
This part wasnt all that great. I had to write it fast because I have Mid-Terms,so I couldnt spend much time on it. Sorry. I'll do better next time 😊
Karishma****
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