RECAP:
Prithvi- I'm surprised she hasn't told you.
A- Told me what?
Prithvi- Rahul is her son, not mine. She was pregnant with Rahul before we even met. That boy could never have my blood because-----
A- Wait...........she was preg------
Angad recalled the night they had spent together on their graduation night. He then recalled Kripa leaving suddenly without telling anyone. He remembered her always changing the subject when he would talk about Rahul. He remembered everything..........he couldn't believe she had kept such a big secret from him. Rahul was........his son......his blood.
Angad- ..........he's eight years old...........he's eight years old......he's eight damnit!
Prithvi- Yea, he's eight now.......but what got in you? Oh, I see. It was be hard marrying a girl who's characterless. I did the same mistake, and when I sleep with someone else to make it even, she leaves me. How contradicting. But I get it, it's not easy accepting a child who's not yours, hell, a kid who's father name you don't even know, God knows who she slept with and--
Angad punched Prithvi, causing blood to rush from his nose.
Prithvi- What the ****
Angad- You hit my son, you hit my son!
Angad punched Prithvi again, giving him a black eye. He then held Prithvi's throat and shoved him back, causing him to be pushed right by the little balcony gate, which was the only support he had from flying off.
Prithvi- Let go of me!
Angad- I swear, I could finish you now for the harm you caused my Rahul but I owe you a debt, that of giving my son a father's name for 8 years. But If you ever lay a finger on him, remember that his father is still alive to protect him.
Angad let go of Prithvi as Prithvi realized Rahul was Angad's son. Prithvi walked backwards and quickly walked away.
END OF RECAP
Today's part:
Angad reached Rahul's room with tears in his eyes. Kripa ran towards Angad and hugged him outside of Rahul's room. She didn't want to let him go.
Angad- ..is Rahul okay?
Kripa- They put stitches on his face, but he'll be okay
Angad parted himself from her. Kripa looked into his eyes and wiped his tears, but Angad pushed her hand away. Kripa was confused.
Kripa- Ang---
Angad- When did you plan on telling me, if ever, that Rahul is my son?
Kripa was speechless and confused.
Kripa- Angad, ….who told you?
Angad- Does it matter Kripa, the truth isn't going to change. Why didn't you ever tell me? Did I knot have a right to know? Once in these eight years it didn't come across to you that you should tell me? If---
Right then, the doctor came out of the room.
Angad and Kripa rushed towards him.
Angad- Doctor, is he alright?
Doctor- Yes. You guys can meet him, but please, one at a time. And we'd like to keep him here for observation for a couple of more hours, after that, you can take him home. He's a strong boy.
The doctor smiled and left.
Kripa- Go Angad, meet him.
Angad didn't waste time and went inside. Rahul faintly smiled seeing him. Angad sat next to his bed.
Angad swallowed hard.
Angad- How are you doing?
Rahul- Better, is mom okay?
Angad nodded as wiped his tears before they could fall out of his eyes. It was happiness of seeing his son as "his son" for the first time.
Rahul- Are you okay?
Angad faintly laughed.
Angad- How could I not see it? You look just like me
Rahul- ….You know?
Angad- That you're my---
Rahul- your son. Everyone always asked me where I got my tall genes from, now I can tell them, from my dad.
Angad- ……you do have Kripa's nose though, I'll give her that much credit, but other than that, you look just like me. And you even have my hair, you'll get a lot of ladies with that hair
Rahul laughed as Angad laughed with tears in his eyes and hugged Rahul. Rahul hugged him back.
Rahul- Please, don't squish me
Angad laughed as he parted.
Angad- Sorry, just….first time you know
Rahul nodded. Angad picked up his hand and held it in his own.
Angad- I'm sorry I wasn't ever there for you
Rahul- It's not your fault
Angad- I was so unfortunate, I had a son but I didn't even know until now, when you're eight….I missed the first eight years of your life…
Rahul- Angad……dad….can I call you that?
Angad kissed his small hands.
An- What kind of question is that….I love you son
Angad chuckled.
Angad- That sounded good….the son part
Rahul- I love you too dad
Angad- But that sounded better
Rahul- I'm glad moms marrying you
Suddenly, the Anger in Angad arised again.
R- You'll still marry mom right?
A-……….
R- If you want us to be a family again….if you want my happiness
A-…. Don't worry, I'll marry Kripa
Kripa opened the door. Angad stood up.
Angad- You take care, I'll be outside if you need anything
Rahul- Yea
Kripa came in as Angad left.
Rahul- Where's Payal?
Kripa- She fell asleep so a nurse---
The door opened and Payal came running in.
Payal- I'm awake mommy!
Kripa smiled.
Rahul- Mom, when can we go home?
Kripa- The doctor wants to keep you here for observation for a couple of hours, after that you can go home.
Rahul- Good, because it's so boring here
Kripa smiled and kissed his head.
Kripa- I love you Rahul.
Rahul- Mom, if you're going to cry, then please don't, because dad just cried and now I don't want you to.
Kripa- I'm going to talk to Angad
Payal- Can I stay here!
Kripa- Will you bother him?
Payal- Do I ever?
Rahul- It's cool, she can stay
Payal smiled devishly as Kripa nodded and left.
Payal- Bhai, your cheek…..does it hurt?
Rahul- A little.
Payal- Daddy stinks, I'll never talk to him again.
Rahul shrugged.
Payal- So Angad is your daddy and he's also Riya's daddy, then I'll be left out.
Rahul- You're my sister, I won't let you be left out
Payal- Rahul, do you think it's okay if I call Angad daddy?
Rahul- ……if you want
Payal- I do! I do! I do!
Rahul shook his head and laughed.
In the hallway, Kripa saw Angad leaning on the wall. She said his name and he turned to look at her, but then looked away.
Kripa- You never gave me a chance to answer your questions
Angad- I'm listening
Kripa- You said you knew everything about me when we were in high school, but you didn't know your best friend loved you. That night on the beach, I wasn't in my senses, but I still told you how I felt, but you didn't remember the next day. You stopped talking to me like we used to after that night and we distanced even more when you left me.
Angad- I felt guilty, I didn't want you thinking I used you
Kripa- So you thought it would be best to leave and never once call? Anyhow, I wanted to tell you how I felt when you would come back, but before that I found out I was pregnant. And then Suraj told me you were in love with a girl there and you two wanted to marry. I didn't want you to marry me because I was pregnant with your child and give up your love, your happiness. I didn't want to steal your happiness Angad, but I didn't have the strength to abort my child, like my parents wanted. So I left everyone, every memory and went to Canada. Prithvi and I became friends and he wanted to marry me and give Rahul his name. The rest you know. I'm sorry Angad. If you don't want to have anything to do with me and break this marriage, then I'll understand.
Angad- I'm so stupid, I was your best friend, I should have understood your feelings. I never would have imagined that night changed your whole life. I was such a fool, I never once thought he was my son, but Kripa, I swear this is the biggest surprise anyone's ever given me.
Kripa lightly laughed with tears in her eyes as so did Angad.
Kripa- I'm ready for any punishment you want to give me
Angad- Really? Any punishment?
Kripa- Anything
Angad- Fine, then your punishment is that you…….you have to marry me, spend the rest of your life with me, help me raise my three children, and give me a kiss everyday.
Kripa- Angad-----…….don't me so merciful on me, I know I wronged you, I'm ready to bear the punishment
Angad- If I punish you then it'll be equivalent to punishing myself. I'm in love with your Kripa, I can't stay separate from you. Love doesn't have conditions, anything you do can't stop me from loving you. What you did, you did for me, how can I punish you for that?
Kripa hugged Angad tightly and cried on his shoulder.
Kripa- I love you!
Angad held her face and kissed her soft lips passionately. He would never let anything separate them.
Four days later, Riya and Payal were the flower girls at their wedding. All the kids closed their eyes as Angad and Kripa kissed each other sensationally after taking their wedding vows and exchanging "I do," well everyone accept Payal, who peeked a little and thought Angad and Kripa had a fairy tale love story. And Kripa saw her parents actually cry during her wedding and saw their eyes sparkle when she introduced them to her kids. Rahul ate the most cake at their wedding and even flirted with some girls. Riya was on top of the world because her mission was successful and her dad had married the perfect girl and they would have the perfect family.
TO BE CONTINUED
Wow, after ages I updated. But I want to update at least once every week and a half. I hope you really enjoyed this part. And don't worry, because ITS NOT ENDING. Next I'll write the next part to DANCE, so do read that as well. Comment & Enjoy!
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