PART 9:
Dilip went to Suryabhan's room. He explained the situation with Angad wanting to postpone the engagement due to the absence of his best friend Shabbir.
"Khanna sahib….aap tho ladkey waaley hain…..jaisa aap kahengey waisa hi karengey….koyi baat nahin…..Mumbai jaate hi date fix karr lengey" Suryabhan reassured Dilip.
Dilip was pleased that the Sharma's were open minded, easygoing people and having them, as "samdhi's" was a good decision.
Dilip patted Suryabhan's back, "You have my word, Angad aapka hi damaad banega….aur kisi ka nahin….."
Kanan overheard their conversation and smiled at the hidden meaning of Dilip's promise.
KRIPA's ROOM;
Mishti barged into Kripa's room.
"Kripa!…..tumhey pata tha ki engagement aaj nahin ho rahi?"
"Mujhey….mujhey kuch nahin pata didi….parr kyon…aaj kyon nahin ho rahi…?." That was news to Kripa also. She thought, "tho kal raat Angad sach bol raha tha kya?…Nahin aisa nahin hona chahiye….."
"Well….Angad tumsey kaafi baatein karta hai…mujhey laga usney kuch kaha hoga….anyways….Mumbai jaakar saari tayyari karr lena….." as Mishti turned around to leave, she saw the iPOD on Kripa's bed.
"Kripa…yeh tumhey kahan sey mila…?" Mishti was surprised to see the expensive gadget with Kripa. Mishti had always been the recipient of all new purchases at home, Kripa always got hand me downs.
"Oh…didi…yeh mere ek dost ney diya hai…." Kripa was scared to say the name as she had already sensed some anger from Mishti whenever Kripa was with Angad.
Mishti checked out the iPOD, envious that Kripa had something so fancy but kept quiet and left. She reasoned, "I can always buy the latest version anytime…"
ANGAD'S ROOM:
Kanan was talking to Angad's , "Tho devarjee…aapka kaam ho gaya…."
"Abhi poora nahin hua hai bhabhi…engagement postpone hi huyi hai….cancel nahin…" Angad said seriously
"Wo bhi ho jaayegi…..don't be so impatient….we have to be a little tactful….Dad aur Kripa dono ki izzat ka sawaal hai…..Mumbai chalkar sochengey….."
Kanan left as she saw Mishti entering.
Mishti came and hugged Angad, "Angad…..I am so disappointed aaj hamari engagement nahin ho paayegi….I was looking forward to going shopping with you….well koyi baat nahin….Mumbai mein formalities karr lengey…..chalo mere saath coffee peene chalo….I will take you to my favorite coffee shop"
Angad obliged reluctantly as he remembered Kanan's words of wisdom about not making a scene there.
AT THE COFFEE SHOP:
Angad sipped on his coffee and remained silent as Mishti talked about the world, politics, business, share markets, mergers and acquisitions..…..
Finally Angad said, "Mishti…..apni family ke barey mein kuch batao….I would like to know…"
Mishti was not used to talking about her family with people, she found personal conversations kind of boring, "Oh….not much to tell…..main apney mama papa ki eklauti beti hoon….aur Kripa meri cousin hai…bachpan mein uskey parents accident mein marr gaye the….tabhi sey hamare saath rehti hai……she is a nice girl but you know, not that bright……….she was always an average student……not like you and me!" she grinned
Angad clenched his teeth but resisted raising his voice, "well…she is the only one working on two degrees at the same time……I think that is very commendable…..I think everyone has a talent in a different area….that's what makes the world go around…." He looked at his watch, "chalo…Mishti ab chalte hain…..dad wants to reach Mumbai at a decent time….he has an early morning meeting" he got up after paying the bill.
Mishti was not thrilled with Angad defending Kripa. She decided to change the topic.
"Achcha Angad…..batao tumhara aagey kya plan hai….matlab career plans kya hain….are you going to stay in consulting or join your dad..?"
Angad was visibly irritated , "Mishti…main itni door ki nahin soch tha hoon….I have some bigger problems to deal with!" he looked at Mishti with the corner of his eyes hinting at the "biggest problem" at his hands!
THE KHANNA'S DEPARTURE:
The khanna's were very appreciative of the hospitality by the Sharma's.
"Gayatri bahen….humein time ka pata hi nahin chala…..aap logon ney hamari bahut achch khatirdaari ki…..ab Mumbai jaakar sagaayi ki tayyari karte hain…" Naina squeezed Gayatri's hands
Dilip and Suryabhan also exchanged hugs. Mishti was expecting some form of intimacy from Angad, but he just shook her hand, "Thanks…Mishti for everything……I will never forget this trip…" his eyes were trying to locate Kripa. Kripa had decided to stay inside after she had sensed that Mishti was in a foul mood since she came back from her outing with Angad.
Kanan sensed Angad's restlessness.
"Angad….mera phone nahin mil raha…please zara dekh karr aao…kahin oopar room mein tho nahin reh gaya?" Kanan winked at Angad
Angad got the message, "haan bhabhi …abhi jaata hoon…" he bolted from the group and ran upstairs.
Nishant was surprised, "Kanan….tum tho bahut organized ho…..phone kaise bhool gayi?"
Kanan elbowed him, "Pata nahi aaj kal thodi bhulakadd ho gayi hoon…..tumhari company ka asar hai" Nishant smiled as he knew how disorganized he was; he could not function without Kanan…..she took care of everything….
Angad looked for Kripa everywhere. He was desperate to meet her before he left. He finally found her sitting on a chair on the terrace listening to her music.
"Kripa….KRIPA!" he had to repeat himself as she was immersed in the music.
She startled and got up, "OH…Angad….mujhey laga aap log chaley gaye hongey…"
Angad's eyes had a very tender look, "I had to say goodbye to my friend…." He came closer and sqeezed her hands and then planted a kiss on her forehead. Kripa closed her eyes and a tear escaped from them. She remained silent and softly said, "Thank you Angad….I am sorry maine tumhey galat samjha….." They both stood there staring into each other's eyes……there was only love in them for each other…..
Angad turned around to leave but turned back, "Can I call you on your phone sometimes?"
Kripa nodded and smiled through her tears…..
…..to be continued….
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