Kripa stepped out of the airport looking immaculate in a black knee length designer skirt and a formal shirt. Her hair was held in place in a neat French braid and she was completely unaware of the admiring looks she received from the people around. She was received by her father who kissed her and welcomed her warmly she went home and was greeted by her mother. Kripa realized that she had missed her friends and family very much.
Vivek: Kripa! Welcome home. We missed you a lot. And he gives his daughter a warm hug and a kiss on the forehead. Her mother came forward with a pooja thali in her hand to ward off all evil. Kripa suppressed a grin, some things never change she thought as she accepted the prassad her mother offered her. Her mother had constantly been worried over Kripa's health and general issues. Kripa had missed all the love and attention in Toronto but she had needed sometime alone to sort out her feelings.
KM (Kripa's mom): May GOD protects you from all evil.
Kripa bent down to take her ashirwaad and with some encouragement from her family she decided to go out and check out her previous haunts .Every place she went held memories of her and Angad. It was hopeless she thought, she could never fprget her past. It was close to her heart and although she didn't like to admit it, she had not eradicated her past completely and although it gave her pain, it sometimes gave her pleasure to dwell upon those bitter sweet memories. She passed by the creek on her way back home and immediately sat down to reminisce over the past.
Flashback
It had been their favorite spot, to come to the creek after dark and spend all night in each others arms, sharing their secrets and talking from dawn till dusk. She had arrived early as usual, waiting for Angad to arrive and take her in his arms.
Kripa had been waiting for quiet some time now but there was no sign of Angad. She started to get worried at the same time, cursing him for getting late. She finally decided to leave but when she turned around she bumped into him.
Kripa: Thank you so much for showing up….she looks at her watch…2 hrs late. If you really don't have time for me you should tell me beforehand so that I might not bother showing up, she exclaimed angrily.
Angad: I'm sorry. I had to get something which is why I got so late, please forgive me, and he gives her a 200mW smile which immediately melts her heart and she gives him a tight hug.
Kripa: Btw what did you have to get that took you so long.
Angad: I was just looking for some scotch tape to tape your mouth shuthas anyone ever told you that you talk a lot, he teased .
Kripa pushed Angad and he fell backwards, grabbing her as well so that she fell on top of him.
Angad; has anyone ever told you that you look hot when you're angry. Look I got this for you and her extracted a small box from his pocket and gave it to kripa. In their lay a beautiful diamond charm bracelet which was engraved with the message "my angel" Kripa gasped in delight.
Kripa: is this for me?
Angad: no it's for the maid. Ofcouse its for you silly. Now are you still mad at me?
Kripa simply hugged Angad and let her lips do the talking.
End of Flashback
She sighed and shook her head to clear away those thoughts. She reached home to find the house in total darkness. "I guess everyone went to sleep she thought as she put the key in and turned the knob
SURPRISE
All of her friends and family came pouring out of the room and surrounded her, laughing at her stunned expression.
Kripa: Huh!! What is going on here. She turned to her parents. You arranged this party?
KM: It wasn;t us it was Aaliya. As soon as she found out that you were back, she called up all your friends and setup this surprise party for you.
Kripa; Aaliya! But where is she?
KM: look she's over there by the door.
Kripa turned around and the smile was wiped off her face. She saw Angad standing near the door, his arms wrapped around a beautiful girl. She felt a stab of jealousy through her heart but what she could do except grin and bear it. She turned around and saw Aaliya standing near her brother throwing contemptuous looks in his direction. She grinned in delight, the whole world could go topsy turvy but Aaliya was still the same old bubbly and cheerful girl she had left behind 2 years ago.
Kripa: AALIYA!!!
Aaliya turned around as soon as she heard her name. she looked up to see Kripa heading her way and grinned happily. She had been wrong to assume that Kripa would forget her, she studied her friend and found that she had not changed a bit except for the look in her eye. The innocent trust that was always present in her eye had been replaced by a bitterness learnt from experience and she knew that it was all because of her brother. Both friends hugged each other in delight.
Aaliya+Kripa: you haven't changed a bit. They both burst out laughing.
They both were busy catching up with each other and Kripa realized that everyone had moved on with their life. Several of her friends were already married and even Aaliya had started working. She felt lost among a sea of people. She felt someone staring at her at looked up to find Angad's gaze upon herself. He looked at her as if he could read her mind and understand what she was going through. She angrily shifted her gaze away and glanced at the person who had just entered the house
Kripa: JOSH!!! She shouted, glad to see a warm and understanding face. She ran upto him and he swept her up in a tight embrace.
What is Josh's relation to Kripa??read on to find out!!