Angad and Kripa spent the rest of the day sight seeing and roaming around Ooty. They were exhausted by the time they got back to the hotel early in the evening.
Angad was in no mood to step out again, "Kripa….show mein jaana zaroori hai? Why don't we just hang out near the fire like last night…..we can order some food and just laze around?"
"Oh Angad…..I was really looking forward to the music concert, but as you wish," she said dejectedly.
Angad hugged her from behind, "OK…Ok…we will go….main jaanta hooh tumhey music ka kitna shauk hai….par jaldi aa jaayenge….OK….I can't wait to get back soon"
"Thanks Angad! Chalo let's get ready," Kripa kissed his cheek and headed for the closet.
She wore the beautiful red sari, Angad had helped select at the sari store in Ramgarh. Angad wore his black suit with a red tie, the same outfit as he wore on their engagement.
Angad admired Kripa's curvaceous figure in the beautiful chiffon material. He could feel his heart pounding inside his chest at the gorgeous sight- her sleeveless blouse with a low back, made it difficult for him to focus on getting ready himself.
Kripa sat down on the bed to put on her sandals. She bent down to put on her sandals, when Angad came and sat at her feet. He threw her sandals away and kissed her feet. Kripa was startled at his sudden tender touch; she looked into his eyes and saw an intense hunger in them. Her heart started pounding too as she sensed he was really aroused by her.
He pulled up her sari a little and moved his lips on her legs and knees.
Before long, they were both groaning and their once neatly ironed clothes were all over the floor.
Angad was all over her and whispered, "jaane se pehle tax bharnaa padhta hai Mrs khanna!"
Kripa just moaned, "collector sahib, aapko permission ki zaroorat kab se hone lagi?"
After a passionate session, they got ready once again stealing seductive glances at each other. They both knew that they had just had a preview and were anxious to get back for the main show later tonight!
MUSIC CONCERT:
The dinner concert was held in the hotel banquet room. The guests were guided to their dinner tables by the hotel staff. Angad and Kripa managed to get a cozy table in one corner. They ordered some food and settled into their seats. They sat together holding hands. Angad saw Mishti enter the hall surrounded by photographers and her staff. She wore a beautiful black shoulder-less dress with a shawl covering her fractured hand. She smiled at all the guests and then spotted her handsome doctor in the corner.
Angad put his arm around Kripa and averted his gaze from Mishti's. He buried his face in Kripa's hair and whispered, "room mein kab chalna hai?"
Kripa laughed, "abhi tho aye hain…dekho tumhari patient bhi aayi hai….she is the chief guest isn't she?"
"Whatever!" Angad just kissed her ear and ignored Mishti. Mishti was not too happy about Angad's snub. She knew he had seen her, but was purposely ignoring her and openly flirting with his wife.
Mishti walked over to their table, "Hello Dr! Hello Mrs Khanna! I am glad you accepted MY invitation…I hope you enjoy the show"
Kripa smiled, "Thanks Mishtiji….I am a big fan of Roop ji….aapne tho meri shaam banaa di…"
Angad snuggled closer to Kripa and looked up, "Hello Mishti ji! Thanks again!"
Mishti just gave them a cold smile and said, "enjoy the show!" and left for her table where her chamchas were eagerly waiting for her.
Roop Kumar Rathod finally arrived and started the evening with this beautiful song from "Anwar"
maula mere, maula mere maula mere, maula mere - 4
aankhein teri - 2, kitni haseen
ki inkaa aashiq, mein ban gayaa hoon
mujhako basaa le, iname tu
(ishq hai
maula mere, maula mere maula mere, maula mere - 2) - 3
ki inakaa aashiq, mein ban gayaa hoon
mujhako basaa le, iname tu
mujhase yeh har ghadi, meraa dil kahe
tum hi ho usaki aarzoo
mujhase yeh har ghadi, mere lab kahe
teri hi ho sab guftagoo
baatein teri itni haseen, main yaad inko jab kartaa hoon
phoolon si aaye, khushaboo
As the beautiful ghazal went on, Angad could not hold himself and kept kissing and snuggling his wife. Mishti's roving eye kept glancing at the very much in love couple and kept fuming inside.
rakh loon chhupaa ke main kahin tujhako
saayaa bhi teraa naa main doon
rakh loon banaa ke kahin ghar, main tujhe
saath tere, main hi rahoon
julfen teri, itni ghani
dekh ke inako, yeh sochataa hoon
saaye me, inake main jiyoon
(ishq hai
maula mere, maula mere maula mere, maula mere - 2) - 3
(meraa dil yahi bolaa, meraa dil yahi bolaa,
yaara raaj yeh usane hai mujh par kholaa
ki hai ishq mohabbat, jiske dil mein
usko pasand karta hai maulaa) – 3
After the song was over, Mishti was asked to come on the stage and say a few words.
Mishti obliged and took the microphone.
After the usual introductions and praising the singer, she thanked the audience for their love and care for her and her movies.
Then she looked at Angad, who was still lost in Kripa's eyes and announced, "I would also like to thank someone else tonight, someone who has made my stay in Ooty very memorable, without whom I would still be in pain- DR ANGAD KHANNA!" She pointed towards Angad and welcomed him to the stage. Everyone turned around to see who this lucky Dr was?
Kripa elbowed Angad, "Angad…jao tumhey stage par bula rahe hain…"
Angad got up and slowly walked to the front of the room.
"Dr Angad khanna is here on his honeymoon, but he has been so sweet and caring- in hone mere accident ke baad mera poora treatment kiya hai and that to free of charge….aaj kal ke zamaane mein aise log kahan milte hain? Aaj kal medicine bhi ek business ki tarah hai, par Dr Khanna has shown me that there are still saints in this world"
Kripa had tears in her eyes; she was very proud of her husband. She was happy for the recognition he was getting.
Angad was pleasantly surprised that Mishti was actually complementing him for his work and dedication, rather than give him seductive looks as she normally did.
He came up on the stage and thanked her, "I am honored if I could help you Ms Rai"
"Tho aap kahan practice karte hain Dr Khanna?" she asked, "we would love it if you came to Mumbai"
"Jee main abhi apni training khatam kar raha hoon…I am in a small town called Ramgarh near Pune, but I plan to stay there after my training is over…," he smiled and looked at Kripa.
Kripa could not believe her ears; she had never asked Angad what he would do after his year-long training was over, but what she heard was music to her ears. Her eyes welled up again as she could not contain her happiness.
"Ramgarh? Aisa kya special hai wahan?" Mishti was baffled.
"Jee….main waise tho Mumbai ka rehne waala hoon, par ab mera dil Ramgarh ka hi hai!" he gave a seductive smile to his wife.
Mishti was not very pleased with his answer, but tried to keep a false smile on her face, "Very well Dr Khanna….ab hum sab aapke paas Ramgarh hi aayenge ilaaj ke liye…"
The audience laughed at that comment and applauded loudly.
Angad thanked everyone again and walked down the stage.
Mishti was burning inside. She took her seat as the concert continued and thought, "dekhti hoon kab tak bach paayega mujhsey? Aaj nahin tho kal main Dr Khanna ko apna banaa kar hi rahoongi….badaa aaya Ramgarh waala….i can bet he will be back in Mumbai one day!"
After the concert, Angad and Kripa strolled around in the beautiful gardens of the hotel. They sat on a bench under the moonlit sky. Angad lay down with his head on Kripa's lap.
Kripa stroked his hair and asked, "Angad…aaj mujhey tum par bahut garv hua….mujhey nahin pata tha ki tum training ke baad Ramgarh mein hi rehna chahte ho"
Angad touced her face and said, "Mujhey bhi nahin pataa tha….par main is baare mein jitna soch ta hoon, utna mujhey lagta hai ki meri zaroorat Ramgarh mein zyaada hai…..Mumbai mein nahin…..aur phir tum bhi tho maa aur Dr Misra se door rehna pasand nahin karogi….after all they are so dependent on you……"
Kripa was really touched by his thoughtfulness. She had tears in her eyes once again, with a heavy voice she said, "Angad……I love you……main tumsey bahut pyaar karti hoon…….tum…tum…..mare liye sab kuch ho ab…….," she tuned her face away as her tears flowed non-stop.
Angad got up and hugged her, "Kripa, as long as we are together, nothing else matters…samjhi? Chalo ab rona band karo….let's go back….mujhey thand lag rahi hai….you know what I mean?" he winked at her and carried her in his arms. He carried her through the garden towards their cottage.
Mishti was standing in the patio of her cottage and saw Angad carrying his wife.
She could not take it anymore; how she longed to be in the handsome doctor's muscular arms-she had to have him at any cost!
This evening she had noticed that Angad was appreciative of her when she praised his work and dedication. She knew that boosting a man's ego was the best way to get his attention.
She knew what she had to do now!
Angad and Kripa reached their cottage, but could barely even shut the door behind them as their passions ruled their hearts once again.
They spent another night near the fire, kindling each other with their warmth and love…..
…to be continued….
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