'THE TURTLENECK GIRL' AK ff end,p131

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bheegi

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Posted: 18 years ago

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Thanks everyone. Yes, Kripa is out of the prison. Let's see how she blossoms with Angad's friendship...or is it love??

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Posted: 18 years ago

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hey dear good part thank god kripa is staying in her apartment. i hope they confess their love for each other soon. continue soon. 😛 😛 😛

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ahhh...i cant wait for the next part, plz update soon... 😃

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Posted: 18 years ago

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its awesome cont soon bheegiiiiiiiiiii

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i think im in love with your ff ❤️ 😆

continue soon 😊

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bheegi

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Posted: 18 years ago

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Thanks everyone 😊 😊

PART 19:

Angad and Kripa unpacked all the boxes and by the evening, her apartment was functional and livable.

"Kripa, let me show you something," Angad dragged her to the balcony, "dekho….have you ever seen anything more beautiful?"

Kripa admired the beautiful skyline of the city with the Hudson River and beautiful bridge across it. The sun was just setting as the streetlights and building lights came on.

Kripa looked down from the balcony, 'My God! We are so high! The cars and buses look like little ants…I feel like I am in an airplane!"

"This is the best city in the world! One can never get bored here…..you could never feel lonely in this wonderful city, what do you say?" Angad looked at Kripa's face expectantly.

"I disagree…..Mumbai is the best city in the world…..we lived in a high rise building on Marine drive when I was a kid….i remember spending hours in the balcony and the terrace….I loved to watch the sea change colors, the people, the cars, the autos….I remember everything Angad," Kripa said nostalgically.

"Bahut yaad aati hai Mumbai ki?" he asked softly.

She nodded and turned her face away to the setting sun, "memories of Mumbai are just like that setting sun for me…..beautiful yet unreachable."

Angad stood behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders, "Kripa……I promise one day we will go to Mumbai."

She turned around with an elated look on her face, "We?"

Angad just realized what he had said, "Yeah…I meant….may be we all…your family, Mishti, Kartik and I should take a trip to India some day. I have not been there since my parents died."

"I am sorry to hear about your parents…I didn't realize…..I mean, I just saw their picture in your office a few days ago," Kripa said apologetically.

"Yes, that was taken a few days before their accident, I miss them a lot Kripa," he said, his voice husky with emotions.

Kripa felt sorry for him, but she was glad he felt comfortable in sharing his grief and past with her. She touched his face with her fingers and said, "do you have any other family here, besides Kartik?"
"Not really! I have a few distant cousins in the US, but most of my extended family is still in India…..mostly in Rajasthan area," he smiled, enjoying her touch on his face.

"Rajasthan? I heard it is really beautiful there…..may be if we all go and visit India, we can go to Rajasthan also….and meet your family," she withdrew her hand and placed it on her waist.

"You really want to meet my family?" he asked surprisingly

"Yes…I would like to see where you got your terrible habits from?" Kripa chuckled.

"You are developing a sense of humor, my turtleneck girl!" he pinched her nose, "by the way, there is a frozen pizza in your freezer, let's heat it up, because I am famished after lifting all those heavy boxes."

Kripa heated up the pizzas, as Angad poured drinks for them, "care for some wine?"

"Sure….just a little, I can't handle too much red wine….I get a headache," she said

They sat around in the living room till late at night. Angad familiarized her with the building amenities- "the workout room is really cool, I use it 2-3 times a week, the laundromat is on the first floor, there is a convenience store next to it…..," he went on as Kripa patiently listened to him talk. She enjoyed listening to him and watching his facial expressions and hand gestures as he explained everything to her.

It was around midnight, when Angad finally got up and stretched, "I should go now…hey let's go for a walk in the Central park in the morning…..I forgot it is Sunday!"

Kripa consented, "sure….I would love to go….I remember coming with dad on some weekends, dad tried to teach me how to ride a bike here, but I could never learn how to balance without training wheels…"

"You don't know how to bike?" Angad was shocked

"I tried my best, but …but could never learn it….I don't know why, but I was scared I would fall and then scar myself or something….mom was very particular that we don't get any scars or bruises on our skin," Kripa said sadly.

Angad came closer and cupped her face in his hands; he touched his lips to her forehead- a tad longer than he had ever done before; his lips tingled a little on touching her skin, he finally pulled away and said, " I will teach you how to bike…..I will make sure, you won't fall…..and even if you do, I will take care of your bruises."

Kripa closed her eyes, still trying to savor the feel of his lips on her forehead. Her eyes were moist; she blinked her eyes and said, "thanks ….thanks for everything Angad…..I will see you tomorrow."
Angad left with a heavy heart, but promised to see her early next morning.

Kripa shut the door and touched her forehead with her fingers. She kissed her fingers with her lips and said, "good night Angad…..kaash main roz raat ko sone se pehle aur subah uthne ke baad tumhara chehra hi dekhoon."

Angad took the elevator to his 12 th floor apartment and caressed his lips with his finger, "aaj tak aisi feeling kabhie nahin huyi mujhey….aisa lag raha hai mere honth mera saath nahin de rahe….why do they crave for more than what I am ready to offer her?"

NEXT MORNING:

Angad was ready early in shorts and a t-shirt. He took out his bike from the storage and prepped it for his new student.

Kripa met him outside their building. She looked sporty in her yellow capris, white sleeveless top, sneakers and cap. She carried water bottle and hand gel with her.

"There are a lot of water fountains everywhere….why do you want to carry this huge water bottle?' Angad asked.

"I don't drink from water fountains," she said, 'besides what is your problem, I am carrying the bottle!"

"OH…why am I not surprised?" he chuckled, "make sure you have enough hand gel too!"

Kripa just frowned and said, "old habits are hard to change Angad!"

"Tell me about it!" he said as he checked out a tall blond in a mini-skirt walking her dog.

Kripa glanced at the woman, "I bet you envy that dog!"

Angad came out of his trance, "you are funny Kripa….chupi rustam ho….I thought you are very serious types…..I am glad you are opening up now! By the way, I don't want a woman walking me like a dog on a leash!"

They both laughed and started walking towards the park.

They came to a biking trail and Angad helped Kripa get on his bike, "don't worry, I am holding you….just look ahead and pedal….go ahead."

Kripa was frightened as her balance faltered; she thought she would fall down any moment. Angad persisted and held on firmly, "keep going Kripa…..you are doing great! Just look ahead…..you won't fall….I promise…….just relax and let yourself loose."

Kripa followed his instructions and surrendered her fate into Angad's hands. She did not realize that Angad had taken his hand off her seat and she was on her own.

"Angad….thanks for holding the bike," she said, unaware that he was just walking behind her.

"You are welcome…pedal faster Kripa!" he said and started jogging next to her.

Kripa had taken off and was pedaling away all by herself. She felt the cool morning breeze on her face; she felt as if she was flying in the air holding on to Angad's hands. She suddenly realized that Angad was far behind. She panicked and suddenly lost control of the bike.

"ANGAD!!!!" she screamed, as the bike came down on the grass with a CRASH!

Angad ran up to her, "get up Kripa….c'mon….get up!"

Kripa winced in pain, hoping Angad would give her a hand, but he didn't. He just kneeled down beside her and smiled, "I want you to get up yourself Kripa."

Kripa helped herself and pulled the bike back on the trail. She gave him a dirty look for not helping her, climbed the bike again and took off on her own…..without any assistance.

Angad stood there with a big smile on his face, "I knew you could do it Kripa!"

He jogged behind her and caught up with her. She was at a water fountain drinking water from the spout!

Angad was surprised, "where is your squeaky clean, germ-free bottle?"

Kripa looked up, her face flushed from the sun and heat, "I think it rolled off when I fell down."

Angad stared at her flushed and sweaty face, "I wish I had my camera with me…..you look lovely right now."

Kripa turned redder, "the sun makes me do that!"

Angad looked up in the sky, "the sun god knows what he is doing," he smiled and added, 'care for some ice cream?"

She nodded and they both walked to the ice cream stall.

They spent most of the day strolling, biking and walking around the park and neighboring streets. They stopped at a brunch place and had their fill for the morning.
They admired the beautiful flowers and trees in the park; Angad rented another bike and they explored every corner of the park. Angad was surprised that even though he had lived in this part of the city for so long, there were parts of the park, he had never seen.
They spotted a number of lovers secluded in corners necking shamelessly.

Kripa blushed when she thought about doing the same with Angad one day.

Angad caught her blushing at one point. He thought, "Kripa….I would love to take you into my arms and hide in one of the bushes right now….I just don't know whether that would be the right thing to do though." He realized that he was beginning to get more and more attracted to Kripa; he looked for opportunities to hold her hand, put his arm around her shoulder, and touch her face, "aakhir kyon main apne aap ko rok nahin paa raha?….Kripa aur ladkiyon jaisi nahin hai….i can't do this to her…she will be devastated!"

Kripa thought, "kaash tum ek baar mujhey apne kareeb aane do Angad…..main jaanti hoon main tumhari aur girlfriends jaisi nahin hoon…..slim, tall or sexy….par jaane kyon mann karta hai ki tum mere aur kareeb aao…..mujhey apne haathon se ek baar sirf ek baar choo lo….lekin shayad aisa kabhie nahin hoga…..tumhari dosti se hi mujhey khush hona padhega…."

They did not realize that it was almost early evening by the time they started walking back to their apartment.

"Wow…what a day…..didn't realize it was that late!" Angad commented as he held the bike with his hands.

They both had had a wonderful day….they walked quietly as this song plays in background:

"Tumse milna" from "Tere naam" –thanks vallanki

http://www.dishant.com/lyrics/song-6622.html

Tum Se Milna Baatein Karna Bada Acha Lagta Hai
Tum Se Milna Baatein Karna Bada Acha Lagta Hai
Kya Hai Yeh Kyon Hai Yeh Kya Khabar Hai Magar Jo Bhi Hai
Bada Acha Lagta Hai
Tum Se Milna Baatein Karna Bada Acha Lagta Hai
Kya Hai Yeh Kyon Hai Yeh Kya Khabar Hai Magar Jo Bhi Hai
Bada Acha Lagta Hai
Tum Se Milna Baatein Karna Bada Acha Lagta Hai

Teri Choti Choti Baat Teri Har Ek Mulaqat
Tadpaye Mujhko Lamha Lamha Tera Saath
Lamha Lamha Tera Saath
Kya Hai Yeh Kyon Hai Yeh Kya Khabar Hai Magar Jo Bhi Hai
Bada Acha Lagta Hai

Behke Behke Mere Din Mehki Mehki Meri Shaam
Koi Aanchal Te Saza Main To Likho Tera Naam
Main To Likho Tera Naam
Kya Hai Yeh Kyon Hai Yeh Kya Khabar Hai Magar Jo Bhi Hai
Bada Acha Lagta Hai
Tum Se Milna Baatein Karna Bada Acha Lagta Hai
Tum Se Milna Baatein Karna Bada Acha Lagta Hai

….to be contd…