Kripa is worried if Nishant gone out to meet Angad as she noticed his search for Angad's mobile near her albums and is waiting impatiently for his return. Gayatri and Surya are busy with kids after their dinner. As soon as Nishant reached home he silently finished his dinner and left for sleep. Kripa couldn't gather guts to ask him anything except humiliating herself. Nishant maintained the distance till evening of Sunday.
Shabbir called home for Angad on Sunday morning about Angad's meeting with Nishant but Angad changed the topic without giving any details.
"Main tumhey raath ko bhi phone kiya tha" Shabbir complained as soon as he met Angad afternoon. "Haan battery dead tha na" Angad explained the reason. "Subah theek sey baath kar sakthay thay na? Kya hua kal raath?" Shabbir asked for the details of their meet last night. Angad gave a glance to Shabbir and left silently. Shabbir thought to give him some time and kept silent.
All from Sharma's house attended the function in Khannas house on Sunday evening. Kripa wore violet purple mixed color georgette saree with embroidery all over the sari with matching jewelry. Gayatri is in her usual kanchivaram silk saree with white and red combination. Diya and Prateek wore the suit that Misthy gifted to them looking like dolls. Misthy and Naina are in their grand banaras silk saris with diamond sets. Dadi in her dark green and maroon border Oriya silk sari looks excited to see all of them and chatting with Shabbir's parents aside. Aaliyah wore lemon green silk gagra with full gold and red zari thread work is seated in a Rajasthani designed armed chair along with Shabbir who is in his grey silk Rajasthani suit. All other men wore their suits and looking dignified.
Khannas are receiving all the guests. Damini came along with her son Prithvi and would be daughter-in-law Sheetal. Dadi is pleased to see Kripa and received everyone and took to the bride and groom –to-be. Kartik and Misthy are helping all the guests. Sharmas and Bose family met shabbir's family and settled themselves in their desired places.
Kripa is standing with Gayatri all the time but her eyes are searching for Angad. Angad is busy with his band and other preparations trying to hide his tension and nervousness. Nishant settled with Prithvi and other male guests as per his convenience. Kids made friends with other guest kids and enjoying themselves. Dadi took Diya in her lap as soon as they came and pampered her as she is reminding Kripa's childhood. Shabbir and Aaliyah though giggling as love birds Shabbir is observing Angad and Kripa from corner of his eyes.
Everyone congratulated Misthy after dadi conveyed the news.
Nishant is silently observing Kripa from distance and Kripa is trying to hide her nervousness.
The pandit came in time and finished the formalities of the engagement. Both Aaliyah's and Shabbir's families exchanged their engagement gifts while Aaliyah and Shabbir exchanged their rings. Shabbir put the diamond necklace on Aaliyah's necklace as his gift. Later everyone wished the couple-to-be.
Angad is trying to stay away from all and pretending busy with his musical program.
He presented some of latest songs from salaam-e-ishq..
http://www.dishant.com/album/Salaam-e-ishq...te_To_Love.html
Kripa joined Angad on Naina and dadi's request.
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Kripa sang the songs admiringly standing near the couple-to-be. Angad is longingly looking at her standing far from her near his band. All other guests are enjoying their songs.
Kripa is sometimes in the mid of the song steeling her eyes from Angad.
Misthy brought Aaliyah in the center after a few minutes and Angad brought Shabbir too and danced along with him joining Misthy in dance. Some youngsters from guests also joined them later.
Angad announced "Attention!! Everyone Please! Hope you all enjoyed the songs and dances so far and now I'm going to present some songs which I'm dedicating to the person whom I love to the core of my heart"
Shabbir is worried if it is going to create any problem. Nishant diverted his attention to Angad along with other guests. Kartik looked at Shabbir and Aaliyah and reassured with his eyes that he will take care if anything becomes wrong. Misthy came and stood with Shabbir and Aaliyah.
Angad took his guitar and started playing.
Kripa's heart started beating fast and praying expecting nothing embarrassment should happen. Dadi came to her stood besides her and Kripa lowered her eyes to hide her anxiety.
Aaliyah murmured in Misthy's ears to stop Angad. Misthy went to him but Angad gave a smile to her and took his guitar and getting ready to sing. Misthy shook her head with a smile as if he is impossible to handle anymore.
http://www.dishant.com/album/Dil_Bekaraar_...Sonu_Nigam.html
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm………….
yek haseen shaam ko dil meraa kho gayaa
pahale apanaa huaa karataa thaa, ab kisee kaa ho gayaa
muddato se aarajoo thee, jindagee mein koee aaye
sunee sunee jindagee mein koee shamaa zilamilaaye
wo jo aaye to roshan jamaanaa ho gayaa
mere dil ke kaarawaan ko le chalaa hain aaj koee
shabanamee see jisakee aankhe, thodee jaagee thodee soyee
unako dekhaa to mausam suhaanaa ho gayaa
He continued song taking steps to dadi but steeling his eyes from Kripa. All the time he is with dadi and dadi keeps smiling caressing his cheeks as she knows his heart now.
Nishant is enjoying his song with a soft smile on his face and hands in his pockets. Kripa moved to near Gayatri keeping her eyes away from Angad to hide her emotions. Misthy, Shabbir and Aaliyah silently watching Angad and praying for not getting any worse situation in front of guests. Naina and Dilip who are unaware of any of these things are enjoying the songs along with other guests.
http://www.dishant.com/album/Aap-To-Aise-Na-The-(1980).html
too is tarah se meree jindagee mein shaamil hain
jahaan bhee jaaoo ye lagataa hain teree mahafil hain
ye aasamaan ye baadal ye raasate ye hawaa
har yek cheej hain apanee jagah thhikaane se
kaee dinon se shikaayat naheen jamaane se
ye jindagee hain safar, too safar kee manjil hain
jahaan bhee jaaoo ye lagataa hain teree mahafil hain
too is tarah………..
har yek fool kisee yaad saa mahakataa hai
tere khayaal se jaagee huyee fijaayen hain
ye sabj ped hain, yaa pyaar kee duwaayen hain
too paas ho ke naheen fir bhee too mukabil hain
har yek shay hain mohabbat ke noor se roshan
ye roshanee jo naa ho, jindagee adhooree hain
raah-ye-wafaa mein, koee humasafar jaruree hain
ye raastaa kahee tanahaa kate to mushkil hain
Angad walked to Kripa staring at her straight. Nishant noticed Kripa's embarrassing situation and he walked besides Kripa's left as he supporting her. Dadi is looking at Angad and worrying about Kripa and Nishant.
Angad finished his songs and looked into Nishant's eyes as if he gave his reply to Nishant's concerns last night. Nishant also looked into Angad's eyes with a smile and nodded his head and dropped his hand around kripa's right hand shoulder. Angad also nodded his head and stretched his hands for Kripa's. Kripa is embarrassed and cursing for the situation in her mind. Nishant encouraged her to go with Angad as he already pursuing the situation with Angad and wanted to see the reaction of rest of his family.
Shabbir and Aaliyah looked into each others eyes confusingly and Shabbir is trying to guess some clue about the last night's conversation between Angad and Nishant. Misthy went to Kartik for his concern. Dadi decided to talk to Angad in the night. Gayatri showed her discomfort on their closeness. Others whoever unaware of their affair took it as usual friendliness. Angad started singing the song and took Kripa for swing dance. Kripa though dancing with Angad is not able to enjoy it completely as she wondering for Nishant's behavior..
http://www.dishant.com/album/Hamraaz-(1967).html
Tum Agar Saath Dene Ka Vada Karo
Maein Yunhi Mast Nagme Lutata Rahoon
Tum Mujhe Dekh Kar Muskurati Raho
Maein Tumhe Dekh Kar Geet Gaata Rahoon
Kitne Jalwe Fizaaon Maein Bikhare Magar
Maine Ab Tak Kisi Ko Pukara Nahin
Tumko Dekha To Nazrein Yeh Kehne Lagin
Humko Chehre Se Hatna Gavara Nahin
Tum Agar Meri Nazron Ke Aage Raho,
Maein Har Ek Shaiy Se Nazrein Churata Rahoon
Tum Agar Saath Dene Ka Vada Karo......
Maine Khwabon Mein Barson Tarasha Jise
Tum Vahi Sang-E-Marmar Ki Tasveer Ho
Tum Na Samjho Tumhara Muqadar Hoon Maein
Maein Samajhta Hoon Tum Meri Taqdeer Ho
Tum Agar Mujhko Apna Samajhne Lago
Mein Bahaaron Ki Mehfil Sajata Rahoon,
Tum Agar Saath Dene Ka Vada Karo......
Angad and Kripa lost in the dance and in each other's hands and eye locks. They came out of trance when everyone applauded the song and dance. Nishant came to them and congratulated for their great performance. Angad could only understood his hidden meaning but surprised about his behavior since last night and suspecting about his relation with Kripa. Kripa pulled herself from Angad and moved to dinner place to suppress her inner feelings.
Everyone left for dinner. Kripa took a plate to feed kids and couldn't find them and went to search for them. She saw Diya and Prateek running from one place to other with their mouth full. She is surprised to see Angad is feeding them.
"Hai Kripa!" Angad wished her and kids ran to him as if Kripa came to snatch them from Angad. Kripa stopped approaching them and stood silently. Angad is also silently watching her and feeding the kids. Kripa turned to leave and surprised to see the kids expressing their happiness by jumping in Angad's lap.
Kripa walked into the hall and surprised to see Nishant talking friendly with Misthy. Kripa turned back sadly expecting something wrong and caught by Angad. He pulled her into a shadow and hugged her tightly.
"Angad! Chodo koyi dekh lega yeh kya karr rahey ho" She is trying to pull her out from Angad's grip.
"Shhhh… choddoonga magar vada karo tum mujhey call karthey rahogi aur yeh math bologi ki tumhari paas mere number nahin hai"Angad whispered in her ears.
Kripa nodded her head "promise" she is in hurry to escape from him and worried if anyone notices them. Angad loosens his grip and Kripa walked fast into the crowd. Angad smiled and saw dadi watching them. He startled and tried to hide his embarrassment "Dadi! Aapp yahan? khana khaliya?" Dadi nodded her head "Yeh kya hai Angad! Tum hosh mein ho". Angad put his hands on her shoulder "dadi! Kuch nahin bass wo…"he rubbed his neck with confusion to complete his sentence. Dadi sighed and left.
After dinner Kripa came to Angad's room searching everywhere for kids. Kids are sleeping on both sides of Angad and he cuddled them close. Kripa stood admiring at them. She startled to turn back when Naina put her hand on Kripa.
"Rehney do Kripa! Bahut pyara bachey hai. Tumhara flight tho dus bajhey haina. Main bachon ko Angad ke saath time par bejdhoongi" Naina reassured Kripa and left.
Kripa gave a glance at kids and surprised to notice that Angad opened his eyes and winked at her and closed his eyes back. She checked around if anyone noticed them and smiled herself with shy. She left home with rest of everyone.
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