Kripa opened the Door. It was someone dressed in casuals. He turns around and then smiles at her.
S;' hi I am Prithvi.
Kripa smiled at him and invited him inside.
P; mom, atleats u could have informed me. I was worried abt u.
Kripa and that lady laughs.
O; didn't I yell u Kripa. He is really scared to let me go anywhere.
P; so u r Kripa? Nice house.
K; thanx. Aunty told me that u r a fashion designer.
Prithvi looked at her house closely.
P; even decoration is a form of a design. U seem good at it. Do u know anything abt designing miss
K; Kripa plz. As for designing. Yes. I have learnt a lot abt it.
P; (smiling) just as I had predicted. Intelligent and creative. u r enthusiastic aren't u?
Kripa blushed at his comments. No one had put some many adjectives in one line for her!
K; kind of. I would like to help u out if u don't mind. U can see my designs, if u don't mind,..
O; y would he mind? And even if he doesn't see, I will look.
Kripa smiled at her. Prithvi admired her instantly. He saw determination in her. She was sweet and he liked her already.
After that, Kripa and Prithvi became good friends. Kripa a did not tell her anything abt angad. She told him everything abt her life. Prithvi shared a lot of info. Abt himself. He smiled at her.
P; kripa, u know y u feel so lonely??
K;
P; becoz, u don't love urselves. U r obese, but not bad at all. U know I see talent. And I can see it clearly in u. ur problem is that u don't love or respect urselves. Make adjustments with the conditions. Live the way life comes. But life isn't easy. U cant let it be the way it is. U have to take charge of it someday. Just becoz u r gaining weight, let the weight increase. Isn't a wise thing? U r intelligent enough understand that. U should take charge of ur own life. If u cant help it, then atleats don't make things worse.
K; means?
P; means. U have a wonderful career ahead. U need opportunities, and u will get them only when u r presentable enough to have any. U should work on ur appearance. U cant be a successful fashion designer if u don't stay with the fashion. U need to be perfect. I mean perfect by mental and physical balance.
Then started the change period in Kripa.
Prithvi would take her everyday for a walk. He would emotionally black mail by reminding her of episodes in her own life that encouraged her to work hard. He would help her out every days, by giving different juices. He started a gym membership for her. Kripa was soon losing weight. She felt tired but still continued. she was filled with new designs. She loved her work. Everyday she would think of something good. Soon she was a success.
Prithvi then decided to open a boutique for her.
He and Kripa then together opened a boutique. Her collections were too good,. Within the first week itself she was a major hit. Then lady and she started handling it.
Prithvi was still with her throughout. He was her best friend.
End of flashback.
Kripa opened her eyes. Tears rolled down her cheeks. She couldn't believe what all things had happened in her life. And today again she was with angad. She looked at the moon.
Angad turned around on his bed. He opened his eyes and saw Kripa standing near the window. He looked at the watch. It was 2.
He went near Kripa. He placed a hand on her shoulder.
A; u k, Kripa?
K; (shocked by his touch) i.i am fine. Y r u awake?
A; just like this.
K;' ok.
They stood there looking at the window.
K; I should sleep now.
A; Kripa,.
Kripa had turned around,.. angad held her hand.
A; Kripa, I need to talk to u.
K; angad, its late.
Saying this Kripa frees her hand and goes to the bed. She sleeps on her side of the bed and switches off the light. Angad stands near the window staring outside. He felt guilty remembering what all had happened between them.
A; (to himself) I wish I cold have told u Kripa, how much I am sorry for my behavior.
Will Kripa ever forgive angad? Will he realize is love for her?
Anupamaa
