PART 27:
NEXT DAY:
"Kripa….main tumhey kahin le jaana chahta hoon….chalo let's go," Angad ordered
"Kahan jaa rahe hain hum?" she asked
"Tumhey yaad hai meri friend Aaliyah? Uske paas ja rahe hain…"
"OH Aaliyah? I remember….she is very sweet….hamari shaadi mein bhi aayi thi…"
"Yes, she is my best friend….just like a sister…."
"Jaanti hoon!" Kripa smiled to herself, as she remembered how jealous Kripa had been of her when she did not know about her relationship with Angad.
'DR AALIYAH KHAN'
Angad knocked on her door, "may I come in doctor sahiba!"
"Hey Angad! Aao…aao," Aaliyah gestured them to come in while she was on the phone
Angad and Kripa took a seat in her plush OB-Gyn office located in a suburban neighborhood of Mumbai.
"Hey Kripa! Welcome to Mumbai! I am glad you are here," Aaliyah hung up and came upto Kripa. They hugged each other and sat down.
"Tho Angad, hamare gharib khaane mein kaise aana hua?" Aaliyah asked
"Gharib khaana? Yeah right! You have a booming practice Aali….don't you kid with me… ," Angad commented as he admired her wood paneled office with Aaliyah's degrees and certificates decorating the walls.
"Sab Allah ki meharbaani hai! Accha kya peeogey aap dono?" Aaliyah replied
"Kuch nahin! Main apni wife ko tumhare hawaale karne aaya hoon…," Angad grinned at Kripa. Kripa was puzzled at his comment. "Aaliyah…I want you to take care of Kripa's health…..you know what happened a few weeks ago…..main chahta hoon ki tum jaisi kaabil doctor hi Kripa ki gynaecologist baney, so that we can be better prepared next time…."
Kripa was a little surprised that Angad never took her opinion or told her why he was bringing her here. She reasoned that Angad was probably right: after all he wanted the best for both of them and he seemed to have full faith in his friend. Kripa also liked Aaliyah, so she just accepted Angad's decision without any questions.
"Sure! That would be my pleasure….aao Kripa let's go to the exam room," Aaliyah got up and held Kripa's hand.
Angad's pager went off, "sorry guys…..lagta hai mujhey clinic jaana padhega…they need me there…..Aaliyah can you drop Kripa later?"
"Sure Angad! I don't have too many appointments today, so Kripa and I can enjoy a girls day out…BYE!" Aaliyah reassured Angad.
After examining Kripa, Aaliyah said, "Kripa everything is fine…..you have completely recovered now….I don't anticipate any problems now……chalo Kripa let's go and get our nails done…"
Kripa was amused, "nails? Mujhey tho ghar chhod do Aaliyah…."
"OH c'mon…we will have fun…we can go shopping too!" Aaliyah picked her car keys and walked out
Kripa and Aaliyah had a great time together that day. They got their manicures and pedicures done. Aaliyah took Kripa to her favorite hairdresser and asked her to cut Kripa's hair stylishly (imagine her as Mahi after her make over as a model in Maayka).
Kripa was amazed at the result, "Wow Aaliyah! Do you think Angad would like it?"
"Kripa! Tum har cheez mein Angad ka approval kyon chahti ho?….Do something for yourself sometimes….and yes, you look adorable in that hair style….Angad aur bhi lattoo ho jaayega tum par….wo tho pehle hi diwaana hai tumhara!" Aaliyah laughed as Kripa just blushed at that comment.
Next they went to the mall. Aaliyah encouraged Kripa to buy some long skirts and matching tops, "you look great in skirts! You should wear them more often….ab tum Mumbai mein rehti ho…..you can wear whatever you want" Aaliyah commented as Kripa tried on several outfits.
Aaliyah insisted on paying for everything, "NO NO Kripa! You are like my little sister…..samajh lo tumhara late wedding gift hai…..Angad is very dear to me….aur tum Angad se bhi zyaada pyaari ho mujhey….so don't worry."
Kripa hugged Aaliyah and became a little emotional, "thanks Aaliyah….Angad is so lucky to have a friend like you…..you make me feel so special, especially when I am away from home…."
"Wo tho hai…Angad is a lucky man! He has the best friends and now a gem of a wife! Warna us Bandar ke kismat itni acchi thode hi thi!" They both laughed and walked out of the mall.
AT THE SURGICAL CENTER:
"Sir…aap aa gaye? Madam Mishti ka kai baar phone aa chukka hai…unki dressing mein thodi bleeding ho rahi hai…..she wants you to go there immediately," a nurse informed Angad as soon as he reached the center.
Angad knew he had to attend to Mishti immediately. He took a taxi and left for her house.
Mishti was in her bedroom, yelling and screaming at her servants and someone on the phone simultaneously. She saw Angad at the door. She hung up and gave a dirty look to Angad, "DR KHANNA! What the hell is this? Yeh bandage kab niklega? I cannot breathe properly….and look at all this blood? What have you done?"
Angad took a deep breath and entered her room, "Shaant ho jaaiye Mishti ji…aap jitna excite hongi…utna aapka blood pressure badhega aur bleeding bhi zyaada hogi…please calm down," he spoke in his most soothing voice. Over the years, he had learnt that he was able to soothe even the most violent and outraged patients with his deep and calming voice.
Mishti calmed down and sat down.
Angad unwrapped her bandage and checked out her wound, "it is perfect Mishtiji! Aap pareshaani mat lee jiye….just chill!"
Mishti was upset about the swelling on her nose and the unsightly bandage; that is why she had been screaming and shouting at everyone all morning.
Angad sat with Mishti for sometime and made casual conversation with her. He was pleasantly surprised that Mishti was not coming on to him or trying to seduce him as usual. She was friendlier in a different way- she was more like a regular person with no starry airs or not trying to hide behind her glamorous identity for a change.
Angad was amazed that Mishti was just not a dumb vixen as he had earlier thought. They were able to converse like two adults on various topics ranging from entertainment, politics to sports.
Angad finally left his satisfied client and promised to check her again the next day.
After Angad left, Mishti had an evil smile on her face, "so Dr Khanna…..this is the way to get your attention?……Well, aap Mishti ko jaante nahin hai…..she will catch her prey one way or the other….."
Angad reached home and was blown away by what he saw. Kripa was dressed in a halter neck red top and a yellow long skirt with her new hair cut- she looked absolutely amazing!
Angad could not take his off his adorable wife. He picked her up from her waist and lifted her top a little. He kissed her naval area and buried his face in her waist, "yeh Aaliyah ki tho khabar leni padhegi……is rate se tho tum mujhey bilkul nikamma banaa dogi ."
Kripa giggled, "Angad…it tickles…please neechey utaar do…"
Angad gradually slid her to the floor, pressing his body firmly against hers, "Mrs Khanna…..mera katal karne ka iraada hai kya?" he said in a husky tone.
Kripa circled her arms around him, "jo khud ghayal ho, wo kaise katal kar sakta hai," she said softly. Angad could not resist himself and kissed her lips gently. The gentle kiss soon turned into a deep and penetrating exchange of passions between their lips and tongues.
Angad groaned in excitement and carried her to the bedroom.
"Angad kya kar rahe ho? Tum jaante ho abhi main…." Kripa reminded Angad about their abstinent period after the miscarriage.
"Aaliyah ka phone aaya tha….she has given the green signal…ab tum mujh se bach nahin sakti….samjhi?" Angad laid her on the bed and peeled her clothes off. He gently caressed and kissed her everywhere; their desire for each other took over and drove them both into a frenzy of passions and emotions.
Afterwards, they both lay together in each other's arms. Kripa rested her head on his chest, "Angad…..thanks for taking me to Aaliyah….wo bahut achhi hai…."
"Yes she is!" he agreed
"Angad…tumhari VIP patient ke kya haal hain?"
"Oh Mishti Rai? She is fine….just upset about her bandaged nose," he chuckled
"I guess, she does not like imperfection…," Kripa said as she made circles with her fingers on his chest.
"I guess not! Mujhey yaad aaya……Dr Bose is throwing a big party for all his employees and spouses in 15 days. It is a big affair…..we both should go…," Angad kissed her hand and said
"Big party? I don't know if I want to go…" she said
"OH c'mon Kripa! I will be there….and ab tho tum Prithvi ko bhi jaanti ho….he will be there with his band….you can listen to them also…" Angad squeezed her tightly and stroked her hair.
"Theek hai….jaise tum chaho…," Kripa replied softly
….to be continued….
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