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It had been three days, and of days and nights of practicing, Kripa was almost preprared for their first show. The choreographer told her to just rest and replay the moves in her head. She rolled her eyes. She was too tired to practice anymore and she did not plan to "replay the moves in her head."
Kripa picked up her water bottle and took a drink out of it. Some back up dancers and choruses were practicing around her, she sat down in a seat and watched them. She noticed one of the girls couldn't get it right.
When they turned off the music, Kripa walked towards them.
Kripa- Maybe if you should stop flirting with your partner and concentrate more on the moves, then you'll actually look good on Friday
The girl was embarrassed, she ran to the bathroom as everyone looked at Kripa as though she was a murderer. She shrugged and walked down to Vijay's office. It was true, she was starting to get pissed off at the smallest things these days, she didn't know what was happening to her. Just the thought that she was alone creeped her out, and the same thought gave her permission to be......mean. If no one loved her and if she didn't love anyone, then why should she be nice to anyone.
She opened the door to Vijay's office without knocking and went and sat down.
Vijay- You've changed so much in these four days, it's remarkable
K- yea, whatever
V- No, don't get me wrong, I think you've changed for the better, your more like me and less like that weak little girl that walked in here four days ago
K- Vijay, I'm saying this because I care, YOUR DANCERS SUCK
V- Well, not everyone can be as good as Kripa....Kripa
K- What Vijay, did you forget I didn't have a last name
V- No, I---
K- Anyways, when do I get paid, I spend most of my money renting an apartment, buying appliances, necessities, you know how it is
V- Actually.......we're waiting for a new sponsor right now, our previous one bailed out
K- Sponsor? Your telling me I won't get paid until some sponsor comes and decided to give us money?
V- Erm....yea. Once some rich guy comes and puts money in our shows, then......
K- Aren't you rich though?
V- There's a difference between appearance and reality, anyways, I have some people trying to find sponsors, in the meanwhile, here's a check for some money
Vijay wrote out a check and handed it to Kripa.
K- Thank you. I'm so excited for our first show!
V- It's in two days, if every thing goes as planned, and someone with big bucks sees our show and likes it, then I'm sure we can get a good sponsor and therefore, do more shows for this season
K- yeah, well, I have to go, hey, where's your crutches?
V- They're gone now
K- That's good
V- Yea, I'll probably be limping for life
K- .......I'm sorry.
V- Your lucky the plane crash didn't give you any severe broken bones
K- Even worse, it wiped out my memory, anyways, lets just be happy we survived
V- Kripa, I know if you wanted you could easily find out the flight number and possibly even about your old life, then why won't you?
K- Come on, this is the 21st century, no one is happy, so whats the chance that I had a perfect life. I mean what's the chance I had awesome friends, I was in love with a prince charming and he loved me back, and I had a loving and caring family who would do anything for me, just forge this, it's all bull crap
Vijay- Now you see life the way I do, and when you see life like this, you have no expectations, therefore you're never saddened or have a heavy heart
K- You're soooo right. Anyways, see you tomorrow
Vijay- Be here 7 am sharp, tomorrow is dress rehearsal
Kripa- Alright, I'll be here at 8 sharp, bye
Vijay rolled his eyes as Kripa left.
TWO DAYS LATER:
Angad was driving with Mishty on his side. He was sober. It was the first time he was getting out of the house after Kripa's death.
Mishty- I heard everything is going to be beautiful! I can't wait
Angad------------
Mishty- The lead dancer is supposed to be the best! And the male lead will probably be handsome, Angad, Angad, ANGAD!
A- huh?
Mishty- Are you listening?
Angad- No
Mishty shook her head and decided there was no use in talking to him since he wouldn't listen to even a word she would say.
Angad saw the long line in the building.
M- I'm sure the line will move fast
A- pssshh
Angad walked to the beginning of the line with Mishty running after him.
Security- Mr. Khanna, what a pleasure to meet you, please, come in
Angad thanked the security gaurd and walked in.
Mishty- Erm, I'm with him
Security- ........are you sure?
Mishty- Yes, would I lie?
Security- Fine ma'am, go ahead
Mishty handed him the tickets and went inside. They sat in the first row, waiting for the concert to begin. Some of the finest businessmen and celebrities were there.
When Vijay found out Angad Khanna was at his show, his happiness met no limits.
He went backstage to Kripa and the male lead. Fardeen.
Vijay- You guys won't believe this, but Angad Khanna is here!
Fardeen- Wow, that's great
Vijay- You two have two be flawless tonight, got it?
Kripa- yea
Fardeen- Exscuse Me
Fardeen left for costume change.
Vijay- Anyways, if Angad Khanna likes this show then he'll surely put his money into it and sponsor us
Kripa- hmm, everywhere I go, Angad Khanna this, Angad Khanna that, even I'd like to meet him and see if he's actually worth all the importance you people give him
Vijay- No, if you meet him you pretend he's the best man in the world, even flirt with him a little bit, and oh yeah, go along with everything, and I mean it, everything he says, then I'm sure he'll give us a big fat check
Kripa- I'm a dancer, not a whore, I don't flirt with people so they give me money
Vijay- Kripa, come on, who's calling you a whore? But just think of it this way, you have to give a little to get a little, anyways, good luck, the shows about to start
Kripa- thanks
Kripa took a peek through the side of the curtain, it was a full house. She took a deep breathe and prayed to God she wouldn't make any mistake.
The first part of the show started, where it was only back up dancers dancing.
Angad watched the dancers, they were good, he had to admit.
Mishty whispered to him: I wish I could dance as well as them
Angad nodded.
The dancers gracefully left the stage as new ones came on. Along with that came Kripa. She had her face covered with a veil, as it went with the act and her costume. Kripa danced her heart out. Everyone was in awe of her and thought she was the most beautiful thing on the stage.
The girl caught Angad's eye. He never thought anyone could dance so well. He couldn't take his eyes off of her; they followed her from one place to the other. But suddenly the girl stopped and looked at him....right at him. He couldn't figure it out, even moments later she had her eyes glued to him. He saw her walking his way. When she was finally in front of him, Angad saw her closer. She had small holes in her white veil from which she was staring at him. She reached her hand towards him and..........and took his phone out of his pocket. He watched the girl shut the phone off.
Angad- What is it?
Kripa whispered to him- Are you deaf, your phone was ringing like crazy
Angad- what.....oh....I'm sorry
Kripa- You better be, ruined my act, idiot
As Kripa walked back on stage, Angad couldn't help but think he had heard Kripa's voice. But no, it couldn't be her, a lot of girls sounded the same. But then again, he could tell her voice apart from millions, .......and this was her voice. He would meet her after the show.
After an hour and a half of impatiently waiting, the show finally ended.
Mishty- That was so beautiful!
Angad- Mishty, you go home, I have to take care of some business
Mishty- But Angad----
Before Mishty could continue he had gotten lost somewhere in the crowd.
Angad went backstage, where it was chaos. Everyone was everywhere. He walked up to some people to ask for help. They were amazed Angad Khanna was here in front of them.
Angad- Where's that lead dancer?
Someone- The girl?
Angad- Yes, yes the girl
Someone- She has her own changing room, she must be there
Angad- Alright, thanks so much
Angad was about to leave but turned back and looked at them again.
Angad- And where's her changing room?
Someone else- It's in the hallway after this one
Angad- Thanks again
Angad found her room. He knocked on the door.
Kripa was heard a knock on the door. She quickly changed out of her dress into a skirt and top. She went and opened the door, surprised to see a tall handsome man in front of her.
Angad's eyes were wide as his mouth dropped open. Without any further thinking, he hugged Kripa.
Kripa thought the man was weird. Forget flirting, he didn't even ask her her name, he just went straight to touching/hugging.
Kripa pushed him off of her leaving Angad in astonishment, but he quickly forgot about it and smiled.
Angad- Where were you Kripa?
Kripa- Forget that, who are you?
Angad- Who am I......Angad
K- Angad....Khanna?
A- Kripa, I never got the chance to tell you, but now I won't waste any time, I love you Kripa Sharma
K- Mr. Angad, I have no idea who you are, what you want, and why you're saying all this to me, I don't know you
Angad froze. How could she deny knowing him, he loved her and as far as he knew, she loved him too.
Angad- You don't know me? Angad, the man you were married to for a year
Kripa- .........you called me Kripa....Sharma?
A- Yea........Kripa, what's the matter?
Kripa knew this man was from her past. But as much as she wanted to know more about him, she didn't want her past back.
Kripa- I lost my memory, I don't know who you are......I....I don't remember you...or anything......
Kripa heard the long pause from him after that. He swallowed hard. It was as if his mind had gone blank and he couldn't digest what Kripa told him. She saw him turn around and walk away down the hall. As he walked away, Kripa realized if what he told her was true, then she loved this man. And this meant they were married......was she married to him now too?
She grabbed her purse and headed towards Vijay's office.
Vijay saw her bust into his office and sit down in front of him. But he realized she wasn't here to talk to him, but use his laptop. She turned it towards her and immediately started using it.
Vijay- May I ask what your doing on my laptop?
K- Not right now
Kripa Googled Angad Khanna's marriage to Kripa Sharma
She was shocked to what she saw and read.
After Vijay's patience gave up on him, he shut the laptop and looked at her deep in thought.
Vijay- Hello! What is it?
Kripa- Oh my gosh
Vijay rolled his eyes and opened the laptop. Even his eyes widened at what he read. After a couple of minutes he looked at Kripa biting her nails and looking into space.
He yelled her name and brought her back to reality.
Kripa- What is it, why are you shouting?
Vijay- You're Kripa Angad Khanna
Kripa- Correction, I was Kripa Angad Khanna
Vijay- Wow........that's amazing and so....so so unexpected.......woah, you two got married because of an article.....a challenge, ....interesting
Kripa- He came to meet me today...........he said he loved me
Vijay- What! That's.........wow, what did you say?
Kripa- I told him I lost my memory and he left..........
Vijay- Are you crazy? Angad Khanna tells you he loves you and you let him go?! Damn, I thought you were smarter than that
Kripa- Shut up! This is all your fault! You told me not to look back, not to remember my life, to....to let bygones be bygones, so I did what you told me today, and now........now I don't know if I should go left or right.........----
Vijay - Who's telling you to go left or right, go straight.
Kripa- Vijay, all you do is give me advice, it's hard to actually do it, so don't try to act like .....like a problem solver
Vijay- Cool down. All I'm saying is since you've told him you've lost your memory, there's no way in hell he's going to just stop loving you, he's going to still want to meet you.
Kripa- yea.......that's creepy
Vijay- No, it's not, you need to meet him too, and if you don't fall in love with him, then pretend to
K- And why in the world would I do that?
Vijay- Because he's a BLANK CHECK!
Kripa- I should have known, the only thing you ever think about is money and benifits!
Vijay- Kripa, if you stay with him, date him, then he'll do anything for you, even sponsor our shows, do you know how big we can go with his support?
Kripa- .........pretty big, but........it's going to be harder than it sounds like
Vijay- How hard can it be, you tell him you want to get your memory back, he's going to date you and be with you, show you your old life again, and eventually sponsor our shows and once we reach new heights, we won't even need his support anymore
Kripa- You mean.......use and---
Vijay- Throw, use and throw
Kripa- Vijay, do you even know how mean you sound
Vijay- Kripa, he's a rich bachelor, for him this is just a phase, today he loves you, tomorrow it'll be someone else, this is just a game for him so why not play along? Rich men like him only stay with a lady until they feel satisfied, then they throw, you have to throw him before he throws you
Kripa- ..............I guess your....right
Vijay- Thank You! Now cheer up, don't let the past upset you, think of it as an unexpected gift that'll change your life
Kripa- .........no wonder no one loves you, you're one hell of a man
Vijay- Thank you
Kripa- Anyways, thanks, I'm going home now, I'm too tired and my feet are killing me
Vijay- See ya
Kripa- Bye
Kripa was heading out when Vijay called her name. She turned around.
K- What?
V- God job today, it was flawless
K- Did you make big bucks?
V- More than I expected
K- Good.....you deserve it
V- Thank you
Kripa left. She walked out the studio and crossed the street. She was waiting for the bus when a Red Ferrari came and stopped in front of her. She saw Angad Khanna in it, he didn't look at her even once or say anything. It was as if he was commanding her to sit in his car without saying or doing anything. She opened the door and sat in it. She was afraid of the quietness. He placed his show on the accelerator and drove, not telling Kripa where he was taking or.
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