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Part Fourteen
Sujal just sat there thinking about what Prem had just said. He wasn't sure about what he should do. He couldn't just go up to Kashish and ask her if whether or not she had any feelings for him. What if she said no? What would he do then.
Where as not too far away, Kavya was standing outside Anjali's house. He too was wondering, if whether or not everything was really over between him and Anjali. He refused to believe every word that Anjali had said to him, outside the club. He just stood there thinking to himself.
Kavya: There was a time when you used to love me like crazy and chase after me, but me I couldn't even respect the love you showed me. Now that I have realised my mistake, I love you like crazy and yet you are running away from me.
At the same time Anjali had just walked up to the bedroom window to close the curtains, when she noticed Kavya standing outside. Like Sujal she didn't know what to do. She didn't know what to feel at the moment. Part of her felt angry after seeing him, especially after the way he broke her heart. But the was a small part of her telling her to go and hear what Kavya had to say. If he didn't care abour her, then why was he after her. Was he telling the truth about how much he loves her now? Had he really realised his mistake?
Anjali was just confused. In her mind she was yelling at herself.
Anjali: Anjali, just tell him to leave, telll him to never come back… you don't need him
Then another voice inside her was telling her the opposite.
Anjali: Anjali, just go down and what Kavya has to say. He's realised his mistake go and see him….go….go
Anjali clutched her head tightly with both hands, she looked as though she was about to collapse. She was about to shout out, so the voices would leave her. But Kripa had entered the room.
Kripa: Didi…. Are you okay?
Anjali didn't say anything. Instead she quickly closed the curtains and walked away.
Kripa: Didi…What were you looking at?
Kripa walked up to the curtains.
Anjali: Kripa…It's nothing, just come away from there
But Kripa didn't listen, she just carried on walking
Anjali went up to Kripa and tried to stop her. But she was too late and Kripa opened the curtains to look outside.
Anjali didn't know what to say to answer Kripa's question, that she would ask any minute now. She just stood there getting worried.
Kripa: The night looks beautiful doesn't it didi? Is that what you were looking at?
Anjali rushed up to the window and looked out herself. She sighed with relief as Kavya was no where to be seen. Then she pushed Kripa aside and closed the curtains.
Kripa: Didi, is everything okay? I was just looking at the sky.
Anjali walked away from the window.
Anjali: Like I said, there's nothing out there.
Kripa: So why are you looking so worried for…look you're even sweating.
Anjali turned and looked at Kripa.
Anjali: No I'm not…Look Kripa, just go to your room will you…go and get some sleep.
Kripa: Didi just relax, I was just messing around. Anyway its not that late, to go to sleep.
Anjali: So now you're old enough to answer me back and accuse me of lying.
What Anjali had said kind of shook Kripa. What's happened to didi? Kripa thought.
Kripa: Didi…I didn't accuse you of lying…It's nothing like that…I just came because…
Anjali: Look Kripa, just go to your room and leave me alone.
Kripa: But didi…I
Anjali: KRIPA JUST GO !!!!!!!
Kripa didn't say anything but instead she just sobbed and ran out of the room. Anjali just stood there watching Kripa leave the room. She couldn't believe what she herself had done. The realisation that what she had just done was wrong, had just hit her.
Anjali: Kripa…Kripa wait…I didn't
But Kripa didn't even stop, she just ran into her room and locked her door. She then lay down on her bed and cried.
Anjali: Kripa…come on Kripa…I am really sorry…I didn't mean to shout at you like that.
But Kripa didn't say anything. All Anjali could hear was Kripa crying.
Anjali: Kripa I didn't mean to shout at you like that. I know it was wrong I am really sorry. Please forgive me.
Anjali just kept on knocking on the door, hoping that Kripa would just open it.
Anjali: If you don't open this door, I will spend the whole night outside this door, if I have to.
Kripa: Good go ahead
Anjali didn't argue. Kripa's anger was valid this time. She had every right to be angry at her. Anjali didn't know what else to do. But after a few minutes Anjali heard the door unlock, but it didn't open.
Anjali: Kripa?
Anjali opened the door and walked in. Kripa was standing in front of the bed, with her back turned towards Anjali.
Anjali: Kripa…I'm… sorr…
Kripa: Didi…just forget it okay! I'm too tired…I want to go to sleep
Anjali walked up to Kripa.
Anjali: I thought you said, it was too early for you to go to sleep.
Kripa turned around and stared at Anjali.
Kripa: Yeah well, something has made me change my mind… so I just fancy an early night.
Anjali put her hand on Kripa's shoulder, but Kripa removed her hand. It kind of shocked Anjali, when she felt Kripa's hand. It was really hot. Instantly she put her hand against Kripa's forehead.
Anjali: Kripa…you're burning up, why didn't you tell me that you….
Anjali stopped what she was saying, as she realised that Kripa did come over to see her and tell her, but she herself didn't give Kripa a chance to tell her, instead she shouted at Kripa, when she needed her.
Anjali: Oh Kripa, I am sooooo sorry, I should have listened to you.
Anjali reached out for Kripa and hugged her. Kripa also hugged Anjali tightly.
Kripa: You didn't even give me a chance did you
Anjali: I know I didn't, I'm really….
Kripa: Don't didi, I don't like it when you say sorry to me.
Anjali: Come on now, lie down, I'll be right back…
Kripa: Where are you going?
Anjali: I'm just going to get you some medicine. Then I'm going to be here with you all night.
Kripa smiled as she lay down on the bed. Whenever Anjali, would be around her, she would feel a lot better.
Anjali came back into the room, after a minute or so and gave Kripa the medicine.
Anjali: Now come on now, get some sleep.
Kripa: But didi, I can't, I've been trying to.
Anjali: Ok here then….
Kripa rested her head on Anjali's lap, while Anjali stroked through Kripa's hair, gently. Slowly Kripa closed her eyes, but then opened them again.
Kripa: Didi? Can I ask you something?
Anjali: Of course, what's up?
Kripa wasn't sure, about whether or not she should say it or not, she didn't say anything for a few seconds.
Anjali: Kripa what's up? What did you want to ask me?
Kripa: Didi…Didi….How long are you going to keep Kavya waiting for you outside?
The question caught Anjali, by total surprise.
Anjali: What?
Kripa got up and looked at Anjali, but Anjali lowered her eyes.
Kripa: Kavya's been waiting outside every night this week now….even…even tonight
Anjali, looked up at Kripa in great surprise.
Anjali: No he hasn't
Kripa: Yes he has didi, I've seen him all this week waiting outside, looking up at your room. I've even seen you looking at him.
Anjali: Look Kripa, I don't want to talk about this
Kripa: But didi, answer me one question?
Anjali: What now?
Kripa: Why didn't you ever tell Kavya, to leave, if you can't stand him?
Anjali: What are you talking about?
Kripa: I mean, he's been stood outside every night this week, and not even once have you bothered to tell him to leave, instead you two have been looking at each other. You didn't even say anything to him.
Anjali: Well incase you haven't noticed, I don't want to make a fool out of myself, people nearby will hear me, it's already bad enough, after what happened at the club.
Kripa: Didi, can you honestly tell me… that is the only reason, you haven't told him to leave.
Anjali lowered her eyes again.
Anjali: It's true
Kripa: Didi, can you look at me and say it.
Anjali looked up at Kripa and tried to tell her that it was true, but she couldn't.
Anjali: I can't…I just can't…Kripa, what do I do?
There was a brief silence, between, Kripa and Anjali.
Kripa: Didi, if you ask me, I think you should give Kavya another chance.
Anjali: What? You know what he did to me, he never loved me…despite knowing this, you still want me to….
Kripa: Listen to me didi… If he doesn't love you now, then why does he keep on coming here every night. Didi, that day when he came here to see you, I could tell that he honestly regretted for what he did to you. He really loves you didi and I can tell you this much, that he will keep on coming here every night, till you don't come to him.
Anjali: But Kripa….?
Kripa: No buts…no reasons didi… If Kavya wanted to, he could have come in to this house and force you, but he hasn't, because he knows he's hurt you a lot, that's why he's waiting for you outside, he wants you to come to him on your own, he doesn't want to force you or anything.
Anjali didn't say anything, instead she just looked away.
Kripa: Didi, I know you miss him as much as he misses you…he's just as empty without you in his life, like you are without him. Please didi, give him another chance. He has changed believe me he has.
Anjali turned and looked at Kripa.
Anjali: Kripa, come here…we'll talk about this in the morning, you just get some sleep.
Kripa: But…
Anjali: Kripa, I said get some sleep, I'm not going anywhere and neither are you. We can talk about this in the morning. You need to get some rest.
Kripa just gave up and rested her head back on Anjali's lap and closed her eyes. While Anjali, stayed awake, thinking about what Kripa had said about Kavya.
She just sat there thinking about whether or not she should give Kavya another chance. She was about to get up to phone Kavya, but she didn't want to disturb Kripa.
The following morning Kripa, woke up, only to see that Anjali had also fallen asleep. It didn't look as though, she had been asleep for much, because as soon as Kripa moved, Anjali woke up. Normally Anjali is a deep sleeper, nothing can hardly wake her up, where as now, just a small movement had woken her up.
Anjali: Hey how are you feeling?
Kripa: Better than yesterday, but what about you, you look as though you've been awake all night.
Anjali didn't say anything, instead she put her hand against Kripa's forehead.
Anjali: You've still got a slight fever, do you want me to call for a doctor?
Kripa: No I'll be fine, just going to rest today.
Anjali: Are you sure?
Kripa: Yes I am
Anjali got up from the bed.
Anjali: Okay, look, you stay here and rest, I'll go and bring you breakfast.
Anjali was about to walk out of the room when Kripa stopped her.
Kripa: Didi?
Anjali: Kripa, what is it now? You should be resting. I'll be right back.
Kripa: What have you decided?
Anjali: About what?
Anjali knew what Kripa was asking, but still she pretended that she didn't know.
Kripa: You know about what…I'm talking about Kavya.
Anjali turned around.
Anjali: Kripa, I told you didn't I, that we will talk about it later.
Kripa: You said we'll talk about it this morning, and it is morning. Didi, I know you spent all night thinking about Kavya, I can tell.
In a way Anjali gave up in front of Kripa.
Anjali: Okay I'll tell you what. I've given up, I'm going to leave this decision on fate, if me and Kavya ever get back together, it will be down to fate…Happy now?
This time Kripa smiled.
Kripa: Yes I am.
What Anjali had said, gave Kripa hope that once again she would see her didi happy again.
Anjali walked out of the room and smiled at herself, indicating that she was willing to give Kavya another chance. She went downstairs, as she made her way into the kitchen, she noticed her phone on the table, so she picked it up. There weren't any messages or missed calls on her phone. She stood there staring at the phone, thinking about whether or not she should phone Kavya.
Kripa: I'd phone him didi.
Kripa made Anjali jump, almost making her drop the phone out of her hand.
Anjali: Kripa, what are you doing? You made me jump, I told you didn't I, to stay in bed.
Kripa: I can rest here can't I? Anyway aren't you going to phone him.
Anjali: You know you're asking too many questions.
Kripa: Okay…okay I'm sorry…so where's my breakfast?
Anjali: On it's way madam.
Kripa sat down in front of the tv and switched it on, while at the same time she pulled a blanket over her, while Anjali made the breakfast.
After sometime Anjali, came back into the living room, with some breakfast and sat down next to Kripa on the sofa. Both were watching the tv, while eating breakfast.
Kripa: Didi?
Anjali: What is it now?
Kripa: I need to go somewhere today.
Anjali: No way, you're not going anywhere, not today, you haven't even fully recovered.
Kripa: But didi, I need to go today.
Anjali: What's so important today, that it can't wait till tomorrow or day after?
Kripa: Sneha is coming home today. I haven't even been to see her since what happened to her.
Anjali: But Kripa, you're not feeling well, can't you go tomorrow, I'm sure Sneha will understand. Besides she will be resting today.
Kripa: Exactly, we both can rest, I mean, you won't be at home all day today and over there we can give each other company while resting.
Anjali: Yes but?
Kripa: Pleeeeeaaaaassssseeeeee! Didi!
Anjali: Okay, okay. But you're not going yet though are you, so get some rest before I take you there myself.
Kripa: Oh thank you
Anjali: Now finish your breakfast.
Meanwhile back at the Garewal household, Sujal was getting ready to go and bring Sneha home, from the hospital.
Sujal: Prem…Kavya…are you guys coming with me?
Prem: No
Kavya: No
Sujal was surprised at their replies.
Sujal: Why not?
Prem: I'm going to tidy up her room, and get things ready for her.
Kavya: Me too, I'm also going tidy up down here
Prem: It's the least we can do for her, bhaiyya.
Sujal: She'd really like that, but I think she'd prefer seeing you guys there, but if that's what you want then that's fine.
Kavya: Well she's coming home isn't she, we'll see her then, but bhaiyya you look around the house, do you honestly think she'll be happy with the state its in.
Sujal smiled at both of them.
Sujal: True…I can just imagine it, when she walks in through the door, whats this doing here, why isn't that in its place….etc…etc
Prem: Yeah
Sujal: Okay you two make sure everything is ready, by the time we get home.
Kavya: It will.
Sujal then left the house. He got into his car and drove off. The only thing on his mind now was, to bring Sneha home, when all of a sudden he stopped the car, as he went past a bus stop. At first he wasn't sure, but then he reversed the car to make sure. It was Kashish. She was waiting for the bus.
Sujal: Kashish!
Kashish looked around, thinking who was calling out to her, but then she saw Sujal. She waved back at him. Sujal signalled for her, to come over. At first Kashish was hesitant, but she forced herself to walk over, as other people at the bus stop were staring at her.
Kashish: What are you doing here?
Sujal: Well I was just going to…do you want a lift?
Kashish: Well I'm going to work, are you?
Sujal: Not today, I'm going to collect Sneha from the hospital, but I can drop you off on the way.
Kashish: No it's okay, I can take the bus, you need to go to Sneha, she's a lot more important.
Sujal: Shall I take this, as you still being angry at me for getting you soaked that other day.
Kashish: Kavya, no…it's nothing like that, I told you yesterday didn't I.
Sujal: So then? I don't bite you know, I'm just trying to be a friendly helpful friend that's all.
Kashish: Do I have a choice?
Sujal: None what so ever.
Kashish: As you wish then
Kashish smiled as she got into the car and fastened her seat belt.
Sujal kept on staring at Kashish, when she was looking through the side window, but when Kashish turned towards Sujal, Sujal would turn and look at the road, while he was driving.
Kashish: I bet you must be happy, that Sneha is coming home.
Sujal: Yes I am, but can I ask you a question?
It caught Kashish by surprise.
Kashish: What?
Sujal: Can – I – Ask – You – A – Question?
Kashish: What question?
Sujal smiled at Kashish.
Sujal: Why are you going to work today? I mean it's a great day today, you should be going out and about.
Kashish was confused at what Sujal was saying.
Kashish: What? What are you talking about?
Sujal: Why are you going to work today? I mean do you like working today or something?
Kashish: Kavya, stop going around bushes, just tell me clearly what are you trying to say?
Sujal stopped outside the office, and pointed at something.
Kashish looked ahead and froze. Sujal started to laugh.
It was Sunday today and the office was closed today.
Kashish: But????
Kashish's face had turned red she began to blush, in embarrassment, as she saw Sujal laugh at her.
Kashish: Kavya, Why didn't you tell me? You made me come all this way, for nothing…yeah yeah just keep on laughing.
Kashish unfastened her seatbelt and was about to get out of the car, when Sujal grabbed her hand. Kashish turned around and stared at Sujal.
Sujal: I was joking, just relax.
There was a brief silence, as both Kashish and Sujal, just kept on staring at each other. Not even once did their eyes blink. Both started moving closer and closer to each other, they were about to kiss, when Sujal's phone rang.
Both Sujal, Kashish moved back to their seats and looked away, pretending nothing had happened, but both knew what had happened.
Kashish: You're phone is ringing
Kashish was about to get out of the car again, but Sujal again stopped her.
Sujal: Kashish, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have…look I can drop you off, if you want.
Kashish: Its okay, I can manage.
Sujal: Kashish, It's Sunday, the buses and taxis, come late around here, you'll be here waiting for a long time…look let me make it up to you, by giving you a lift.
Kashish: What about Sneha? You have to collect her as well.
Sujal: I'll drop you off on the way back then. I'm only going to collect her, it will only take a few minutes that's all…come on now.
Kashish looked around for a minute, as she wasn't sure. She couldn't trust herself, to get back into the car with Sujal.
Kashish: TAXI!
Sujal looked around and saw a taxi approaching across the road. Kashish rushed over, but before she could get to the taxi, someone else got into it.
Kashish: Hey!
But the taxi went away. Sujal laughed. The he started the car and turned around the car, and then stopped in front of Kashish. Sujal didn't move he just sat there waiting. Kashish was also being stubborn, she waited for a few minutes for a taxi or bus, but nothing came, there were hardly any cars. Eventually Kashish gave up and made her way to the passenger side of the car and opened the door. She sat in and fastened the seatbelt. For the first few minutes, she didn't even say a single word.
Sujal: Kashish…I said I'm sorry didn't I…
Kashish knew that she was to blame, as much as Sujal was, so there was no point in being angry at Sujal, but at the same time she couldn't trust herself. So for the time being she gave in.
Kashish: Kavya, just forget about it
She brought on a brief smile on her face and then looked away.
Sujal: I'd believe you if you truly meant it, look Kashish, I don't want something like this coming in between our friendship. I don't want you to feel awkward around me, when we work.
Kashish knew that what, Sujal was saying, was right to some extent, if they will be meeting like every day at work, then there can't be any awkwardness in between them. What happened between them was a spur of the moment.
Kashish: It's okay, I mean it this time, lets just forget about it.
This time Kashish truly smiled, to show Sujal that she meant it.
Meanwhile back at Anjali's, the phone rang. Anjali quickly walked up to the phone, so Kripa wouldn't wake up.
Anjali: Hello
Angad: Hey Anjali, how are you?
Anjali: Hi, Angad, I'm fine, what about you? What's up?
Angad: I just phoned to ask how's Kripa feeling now.
Anjali: How do you know? She's…
Angad: Remember, yesterday, she wasn't looking too well, was she, she was shivering.
Anjali: Oh yeah…sorry…well she's not feeling too good, she's got a bit of a fever. But she's feeling better than yesterday.
Angad: Oh that's good news, what about yourself? Are you okay?
Anjali: Yes I'm fine, just a little stressed out.
Angad: Listen if you want, I could come over to help out, if you want, you sound like as if you've been up all night.
Anjali: No it's okay, you don't have to come over, I'll be fine, but thanks for the offer.
Angad: I won't hear it Anjali, we're friends aren't we. I'm coming over.
Before Anjali could say anything, Angad hanged up the phone.
Anjali: God he can be so stubborn
Meanwhile Angad stood there thinking, when Lakshya came up to him.
Lakshya: Did you ring up to ask about Anjali or about Kripa?
Angad: What are you talking about now?
Lakshya: You phoned to ask about Kripa didn't you?
Angad: Well obviously, she didn't look too well.
Lakshya: Yes but since your encounter with Kripa yesterday, you haven't been yourself.
Angad: Lakshya, I don't know why are you making a big deal out of this…I've gotta go now anyway.
Lakshya: Okay wait one second.
Lakshya dug deep into his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper.
Lakshya: What's this?
Angad: That's the list of things I asked you to get. I gave it to you this morning.
Lakshya: Yes…open it up and look at it.
Angad opened up the piece of paper and froze at what he saw. It was a picture of Kripa that he drew of Kripa, he even wrote her name below the picture inside a heart.
Lakshya: You gave me this, instead of the list. This isn't something you drew now…I know you drew this a few months back. You love Kripa, for such a long time and yet, you haven't even told her how you feel about her.
Angad: What shall I do? You tell me, yesterday when she was in my arms, I felt telling her, but I couldn't, I don't know why, but I just couldn't, the words where there, but my mouth just wouldn't let them come out. You tell me how can I…how can I tell her that I love her. How did you tell KT, about how much you loved her?
Lakshya: To be honest I don't know how it happened, one minute we met and got along well, we became friends and when that friendship turned into a lifetime of love, I just don't know. It just happened, even now I ask myself, that, when did we tell each other about how much we loved each other, but I can't find the answer. All I can say is that there isn't a second of my life when I don't think about her, every time I see her I tell her how much I love her.
Angad just stood there staring at Kripa's picture, asking himself, when will be his time to tell her how much he loves her.
Angad: How do I even know if she loves me?
Lakshya: Are you kidding, you've got so many girls going crazy about you, so why wouldn't she love you?
Angad: You know what I'm talking about. I want true love, not a crazy fans love. I want someone who will love me for me, not for how famous I am.
Lakshya: And you think Kripa is the one?
Angad: I've never been so sure in my life.
Lakshya: So what are you waiting for, you're going over there aren't you? Just go up to her and tell her…be a man, for god's sake.
Angad: If today is the day, then I will say it to her.
Lakshya: Good luck
Angad then left.
Lakshya just stood there looking at the phone. He had this weird look on his face and smiled. He dialled a number and the phone was ringing.
Person: Hello!
Lakshya: Hey, Is that the clown agency?
Person: Excuse me? I think you have the wrong number.
Lakshya: I believe you have a clown there, by the name of KT.
Person: Very funny Lakshya…KT!!!! It's your joker of a boyfriend.
KT: What does that fool want now?...Hello!
Lakshya: Hey, how are you? I heard you're performing at a kids party as a clown.
KT: Very funny…Lakshya, did you just phone me up to pester me.
Lakshya: Oh come on KT, atleast have a sense of humor.
KT stuck her tongue out to the phone receiver.
Lakshya: I saw that, get that tongue back in your mouth and atleast brush those stinky teeth as well.
KT: Right that's it, I'm hanging up and don't bother contacting me again.
Lakshya: Hey KT, I was joking, I'm sorry.
KT: Why do you always do this to me?
Lakshya: Because you look even more prettier when you get angry.
KT: Enough Lakshya, your sweet talks won't save you this time.
Lakshya: What about, if I told you, that I phoned you, because I was missing you.
KT: Nope
Lakshya: I love you
KT: Nope…try again
This time Lakshya kissed the phone receiver. It made KT blush.
KT: Lakshya!
Lakshya: Say you love me then
KT: Lakshya, you are really something else, you know
Lakshya: But you still love me after all.
KT: Are you going to be like this after we get married?
Lakshya: Why whats up? You seem to be in a rush to get married?
KT: I was just wondering if you will still be as annoying as you are now.
Lakshya: Well that depends on, whether or not you will be my wife or not, if not then I will annoy twice as much, if you do marry me, then I will annoy you less, but love you a whole lot more.
KT: Enough of you talking…I'll think about it…Listen I have to go, we're still meeting later on aren't we?
Lakshya: Of course
KT: You better turn up on time…OR ELSE!!!!!
Lakshya: Okay okay, I'll be there on time, in fact I'm setting off right now.
KT: Good, that will do
Both KT and Lakshya waited for each other to hang up the phone, but neither did.
Meanwhile at the hospital, Sneha was sitting in her bed, while reading a magazine.
Prerna: Hey, how are you feeling today Sneha?
Sneha looked up to see, Prerna standing in the doorway.
Sneha: Fine doctor, the knee hurts a little, but I'm fine.
Prerna walked over to Sneha and pulled up a chair.
Prerna: Look Sneha, I told you yesterday to call me Prerna, it's what everyone calls me. If you call me doctor, it makes me sound like someone old, call me by my name, at least I'll get the feeling that I am still young, which I am.
Sneha smiled at Prerna.
Sneha: Okay Prerna.
Prerna: That's more like it…So you're going home today?
Sneha: Yes, my bhaiya should be here any minute now, to take me home.
Prerna: Sneha, remember that as soon as you get home, you are to rest completely, it's the only way your wound will heal completely.
Sneha: I know, I will.
Prerna: Okay, I'll be back in a few minutes, I've just got some things to do…I'll see you later…Bye
Sneha: Bye
Five minutes later, Sujal and Kashish walked into the room. Instantly Sneha recognised Kashish. But she didn't say anything.
Sneha: Bhaiya!
Sujal walked up to her and sat down beside her.
Sujal: How are you? How are you feeling?
Sneha: I'm fine, better than yesterday
She then looked towards Kashish.
Sneha: Are you going to introduce us?
Sujal: Oh sorry…Sneha, this is Kashish and Kashish this is Sneha.
Sneha: Hi
Kashish: Hi
Both shook each others hand.
Sujal: Erm…I'll just go and complete all formalities, then we'll go home.
Kashish looked kind of uneasy, as to why Sujal was leaving her here with Sneha, she didn't even know her.
Kashish: I'll come with you.
Sujal: Why don't you stay here, Sneha could do with some company, I'm only going to be a couple of minutes.
Kashish: Okay
Kashish pulled up a chair beside Sneha, as Sujal left the room.
Kashish: Kavya seems to care about you a lot, he couldn't stop talking about you, on the way here.
Sneha was about to ask Kashish, that why she was calling Sujal, Kavya, but then she remembered about Sujal and Kavya's plan.
Sneha: Yes he does, to be honest he cares about me more than Prem, but don't tell him I said that.
Kashish: Don't worry I won't.
Sneha: So did you and Kavya bhaiya, come together or something?
Kashish: Yes well….
Kashish told Sneha, about what had happened, on their way here. Both Kashish and Sneha burst out laughing, after hearing about what had happened about Kashish going to work, when it's closed.
Kashish: You look really cute when you laugh.
Sneha blushed.
Sneha: I can't wait to go home.
Kashish: I bet you can't
Sneha: I wonder where Prerna has got to. She said she was going to come back, so I could go home.
Kashish: Prerna? You mean Prerna the doctor?
Sneha: Yes…do you know her?
Kashish: Yes, she's my best friend, in fact we live with each other.
Sneha: Really, she'll be surprised to see you here.
Kashish: Yes she will…Can you promise me one thing?
Sneha: Of course
Kashish: Please don't tell Prerna, about me messing up today, she will make my life a misery.
Sneha: I promise, but I'm sure she won't, she's been really nice to me.
Kashish: Wait till you get to know her really closely.
Sujal: Get to know who?
Kashish: We're just talking about my friend Prerna, she's working here today.
That's when it hit Sujal, Prerna didn't know anything about him being Kavya, if she came in here and called him Sujal, then everything will be over between him and Kashish, he couldn't risk it.
Kashish: Sujal are you okay? Hello?
Sujal: Yes I'm fine, I can't find Dr Prerna, I need to see her about Sneha.
Kashish: I'll tell you what, I'll go and look for her, while you two talk with each other.
Sujal: No it's okay, I'll go and look for her.
Kashish: It's okay, I don't mind, I need to ask her about tonight anyway.
Kashish just left the room, without saying anything else. Sujal didn't even get a chance to stop her. Sneha could see that Sujal was getting worried about something.
Sneha: Bhaiya, what's wrong you seem worried about something?
Sujal: Sneha, Prerna doesn't know about me being Kavya, if she calls me Sujal infront of Kashish, then everything will be over for me.
Sneha: Bhaiya, listen to me…
But before Sneha could finish saying anything, Kashish walked back in the room, with Prerna.
Prerna: Ah, Mr. Kavya, here are the forms, can you please sign here.
Sujal was shocked at why Prerna was calling him Kavya, how did she know?
Sujal slowly grabbed hold of the pen and signed the forms.
Kashish: Oh I forgot, I needed to make a phone call, is it okay, if I use your phone Prerna, in your office?
Prerna: Yeah of course.
Kashish left the room.
Then Prerna looked at Sujal.
Prerna: What shall I call you? Sujal or Kavya…You should thank Sneha, that I agreed to doing this, she convinced me that you truly love Kashish and I can see this in your eyes as well, that you really do love her. But lying to her isn't the way. The sooner you tell her, the better it will be, if she finds out from someone else, then everything will be over and don't say I didn't warn you.
Sneha: That's what I have been telling him Prerna, but he's afraid of losing her.
Prerna: If he keeps on lying to her, then he will lose her. You know for the first time, I've seen her face glow because of you. But when Sneha told me everything, I didn't know what to do, but she convinced me. If it hadn't have been for her, believe me, I wouldn't have done this. You've absolutely got no idea how lucky you are to have her in your life, so please do take good care of Sneha.
Sujal: Don't worry I will and don't worry about Kashish, I honestly truly love her, when the time is right I will tell her everything.
Prerna: You better do, I mean it, if you hurt her, I will come back to you and you won't know what's hit you.
Then Kashish came walking back in the room.
Kashish: What's going on?
Prerna looked at Sujal and Sneha.
Prerna: Nothing I was just telling Kavya here, that when Sneha, needs to be in for her next check up.
Sneha: So can I go then?
Prerna: Of course
Then she turned towards Sujal.
Prerna: And you better take care of her mister.
Prerna then left the room.
Kashish: I'm sorry about Prerna, she can be quite a misery, but she gets really serious when it comes to work.
Sujal: No she's right, if I had taken care of Sneha, she wouldn't have been here.
Sneha: Oh come on bhaiya, don't say that, you care about me a lot and I know that…lets just forget it and go home.
Sujal: Come on then
Prerna came back in the room with a wheel chair and crutches, for Sneha.
Prerna: Come on then lets get you in here.
Sujal helped Prerna to get Sneha in the wheelchair, while Kashish held the crutches. They then made their way out to the car. At times, Prerna wanted to tell Kashish everything, but she couldn't bring herself to tell her now. Kashish seemed a lot happier around Sujal. She knew that telling her everything now, would break her heart. Sujal had to tell Kashish everything.
Sujal and Prerna helped Sneha in to the car. Then Kashish followed behind them. She sat down in the front, in the car. Sujal turned towards Prerna and thanked her once again.
Sujal: Prerna, thanks for not telling…
Prerna didn't let him finish.
Prerna: You just remember this, if you break her heart I mean it, you will have me to deal with.
Sujal: I won't, trust me…and thanks for taking care of Sneha.
Prerna: It's nothing, don't mention it, she's a really good girl, you just have to take good care of her from now on.
Sujal: I will
Both Sujal and Prerna shook hands. Then Prerna took the wheelchair back inside the hospital and Sujal got into the car.
Kashish: What were you two talking about?
Sujal: Nothing, I was just thanking her, for taking care of Sneha. That also reminds me…thanks for helping me today Kashish.
Kashish: Hey don't mention it, I helped you out of friendship.
Sneha: If you two have done with your talking, then can we please go home.
Sujal: Whatever you say madam
Back at the Garewal household, both Prem and Kavya were nearly done with the tidying up. Kavya had finished downstairs, he now came up to help Prem finish off the upstairs rooms. Prem was cleaning the window in Sneha's room, when he saw someone move near the bushes.
Prem: Hey who's there?
Kavya: Who are you talking to?
Prem: Kavya, someone's out there, near the bushes
Kavya walked up towards the window and looked out.
Kavya: There's no one out there…look
Prem looked out of the window and saw that no one was there, near the bushes.
Kavya: What are you like Prem? You're imagining things again.
Prem: Yeah maybe
But Prem wasn't convinced, he was absolutely certain that there was someone outside, but he brushed it off. Instead he carried on cleaning the windows, when he saw Sujal's car coming up the driveway.
Prem: Hey, they're here.
Both Prem and Kavya made their way down the stairs and out to the car.
Prem: Hey Sneha, welcome back home.
Sneha: I was only away for one night, you make it sound like as if I've been away for days or months.
Kavya: Well that's how long its been for us, we've missed you a lot.
Sneha: You guys better stop it now, you're just saying it out of guilt, cause of what happened to me.
Prem: No really we have been missing you
Sneha laughed.
Sneha: Relax I was just kidding, obviously you guys have been missing me. You can't do anything with out me can you.
Sujal: Yes, and you won't be doing anything at all when you get inside, remember what the doctor said, complete rest. We'll be doing the work now.
Kavya: Wait till you go inside, you'll see what we've been doing, while you're away.
Prem: It's spotless
Sneha: Really…I'm impressed
Kavya and Sujal helped Sneha, with her crutches, while Prem grabbed hold of her things. He followed behind them. But then he stopped, as he noticed something fluttering in the bushes, where he had seen someone. He walked up to the bushes and saw a torn piece of clothing.
Prem: Who does this belong to? This wasn't here yesterday, so it can't be Sneha's…so who then?
From some distance, the person who was standing near the bushes, was watching Prem. Before Prem could turn around to look, the person disappeared. Prem didn't see anyone, he just looked at the piece of fabric and put it into his pocket. Then walked back into the house.
Sujal just sat there thinking about what Prem had just said. He wasn't sure about what he should do. He couldn't just go up to Kashish and ask her if whether or not she had any feelings for him. What if she said no? What would he do then.
Where as not too far away, Kavya was standing outside Anjali's house. He too was wondering, if whether or not everything was really over between him and Anjali. He refused to believe every word that Anjali had said to him, outside the club. He just stood there thinking to himself.
Kavya: There was a time when you used to love me like crazy and chase after me, but me I couldn't even respect the love you showed me. Now that I have realised my mistake, I love you like crazy and yet you are running away from me.
At the same time Anjali had just walked up to the bedroom window to close the curtains, when she noticed Kavya standing outside. Like Sujal she didn't know what to do. She didn't know what to feel at the moment. Part of her felt angry after seeing him, especially after the way he broke her heart. But the was a small part of her telling her to go and hear what Kavya had to say. If he didn't care abour her, then why was he after her. Was he telling the truth about how much he loves her now? Had he really realised his mistake?
Anjali was just confused. In her mind she was yelling at herself.
Anjali: Anjali, just tell him to leave, telll him to never come back… you don't need him
Then another voice inside her was telling her the opposite.
Anjali: Anjali, just go down and what Kavya has to say. He's realised his mistake go and see him….go….go
Anjali clutched her head tightly with both hands, she looked as though she was about to collapse. She was about to shout out, so the voices would leave her. But Kripa had entered the room.
Kripa: Didi…. Are you okay?
Anjali didn't say anything. Instead she quickly closed the curtains and walked away.
Kripa: Didi…What were you looking at?
Kripa walked up to the curtains.
Anjali: Kripa…It's nothing, just come away from there
But Kripa didn't listen, she just carried on walking
Anjali went up to Kripa and tried to stop her. But she was too late and Kripa opened the curtains to look outside.
Anjali didn't know what to say to answer Kripa's question, that she would ask any minute now. She just stood there getting worried.
Kripa: The night looks beautiful doesn't it didi? Is that what you were looking at?
Anjali rushed up to the window and looked out herself. She sighed with relief as Kavya was no where to be seen. Then she pushed Kripa aside and closed the curtains.
Kripa: Didi, is everything okay? I was just looking at the sky.
Anjali walked away from the window.
Anjali: Like I said, there's nothing out there.
Kripa: So why are you looking so worried for…look you're even sweating.
Anjali turned and looked at Kripa.
Anjali: No I'm not…Look Kripa, just go to your room will you…go and get some sleep.
Kripa: Didi just relax, I was just messing around. Anyway its not that late, to go to sleep.
Anjali: So now you're old enough to answer me back and accuse me of lying.
What Anjali had said kind of shook Kripa. What's happened to didi? Kripa thought.
Kripa: Didi…I didn't accuse you of lying…It's nothing like that…I just came because…
Anjali: Look Kripa, just go to your room and leave me alone.
Kripa: But didi…I
Anjali: KRIPA JUST GO !!!!!!!
Kripa didn't say anything but instead she just sobbed and ran out of the room. Anjali just stood there watching Kripa leave the room. She couldn't believe what she herself had done. The realisation that what she had just done was wrong, had just hit her.
Anjali: Kripa…Kripa wait…I didn't
But Kripa didn't even stop, she just ran into her room and locked her door. She then lay down on her bed and cried.
Anjali: Kripa…come on Kripa…I am really sorry…I didn't mean to shout at you like that.
But Kripa didn't say anything. All Anjali could hear was Kripa crying.
Anjali: Kripa I didn't mean to shout at you like that. I know it was wrong I am really sorry. Please forgive me.
Anjali just kept on knocking on the door, hoping that Kripa would just open it.
Anjali: If you don't open this door, I will spend the whole night outside this door, if I have to.
Kripa: Good go ahead
Anjali didn't argue. Kripa's anger was valid this time. She had every right to be angry at her. Anjali didn't know what else to do. But after a few minutes Anjali heard the door unlock, but it didn't open.
Anjali: Kripa?
Anjali opened the door and walked in. Kripa was standing in front of the bed, with her back turned towards Anjali.
Anjali: Kripa…I'm… sorr…
Kripa: Didi…just forget it okay! I'm too tired…I want to go to sleep
Anjali walked up to Kripa.
Anjali: I thought you said, it was too early for you to go to sleep.
Kripa turned around and stared at Anjali.
Kripa: Yeah well, something has made me change my mind… so I just fancy an early night.
Anjali put her hand on Kripa's shoulder, but Kripa removed her hand. It kind of shocked Anjali, when she felt Kripa's hand. It was really hot. Instantly she put her hand against Kripa's forehead.
Anjali: Kripa…you're burning up, why didn't you tell me that you….
Anjali stopped what she was saying, as she realised that Kripa did come over to see her and tell her, but she herself didn't give Kripa a chance to tell her, instead she shouted at Kripa, when she needed her.
Anjali: Oh Kripa, I am sooooo sorry, I should have listened to you.
Anjali reached out for Kripa and hugged her. Kripa also hugged Anjali tightly.
Kripa: You didn't even give me a chance did you
Anjali: I know I didn't, I'm really….
Kripa: Don't didi, I don't like it when you say sorry to me.
Anjali: Come on now, lie down, I'll be right back…
Kripa: Where are you going?
Anjali: I'm just going to get you some medicine. Then I'm going to be here with you all night.
Kripa smiled as she lay down on the bed. Whenever Anjali, would be around her, she would feel a lot better.
Anjali came back into the room, after a minute or so and gave Kripa the medicine.
Anjali: Now come on now, get some sleep.
Kripa: But didi, I can't, I've been trying to.
Anjali: Ok here then….
Kripa rested her head on Anjali's lap, while Anjali stroked through Kripa's hair, gently. Slowly Kripa closed her eyes, but then opened them again.
Kripa: Didi? Can I ask you something?
Anjali: Of course, what's up?
Kripa wasn't sure, about whether or not she should say it or not, she didn't say anything for a few seconds.
Anjali: Kripa what's up? What did you want to ask me?
Kripa: Didi…Didi….How long are you going to keep Kavya waiting for you outside?
The question caught Anjali, by total surprise.
Anjali: What?
Kripa got up and looked at Anjali, but Anjali lowered her eyes.
Kripa: Kavya's been waiting outside every night this week now….even…even tonight
Anjali, looked up at Kripa in great surprise.
Anjali: No he hasn't
Kripa: Yes he has didi, I've seen him all this week waiting outside, looking up at your room. I've even seen you looking at him.
Anjali: Look Kripa, I don't want to talk about this
Kripa: But didi, answer me one question?
Anjali: What now?
Kripa: Why didn't you ever tell Kavya, to leave, if you can't stand him?
Anjali: What are you talking about?
Kripa: I mean, he's been stood outside every night this week, and not even once have you bothered to tell him to leave, instead you two have been looking at each other. You didn't even say anything to him.
Anjali: Well incase you haven't noticed, I don't want to make a fool out of myself, people nearby will hear me, it's already bad enough, after what happened at the club.
Kripa: Didi, can you honestly tell me… that is the only reason, you haven't told him to leave.
Anjali lowered her eyes again.
Anjali: It's true
Kripa: Didi, can you look at me and say it.
Anjali looked up at Kripa and tried to tell her that it was true, but she couldn't.
Anjali: I can't…I just can't…Kripa, what do I do?
There was a brief silence, between, Kripa and Anjali.
Kripa: Didi, if you ask me, I think you should give Kavya another chance.
Anjali: What? You know what he did to me, he never loved me…despite knowing this, you still want me to….
Kripa: Listen to me didi… If he doesn't love you now, then why does he keep on coming here every night. Didi, that day when he came here to see you, I could tell that he honestly regretted for what he did to you. He really loves you didi and I can tell you this much, that he will keep on coming here every night, till you don't come to him.
Anjali: But Kripa….?
Kripa: No buts…no reasons didi… If Kavya wanted to, he could have come in to this house and force you, but he hasn't, because he knows he's hurt you a lot, that's why he's waiting for you outside, he wants you to come to him on your own, he doesn't want to force you or anything.
Anjali didn't say anything, instead she just looked away.
Kripa: Didi, I know you miss him as much as he misses you…he's just as empty without you in his life, like you are without him. Please didi, give him another chance. He has changed believe me he has.
Anjali turned and looked at Kripa.
Anjali: Kripa, come here…we'll talk about this in the morning, you just get some sleep.
Kripa: But…
Anjali: Kripa, I said get some sleep, I'm not going anywhere and neither are you. We can talk about this in the morning. You need to get some rest.
Kripa just gave up and rested her head back on Anjali's lap and closed her eyes. While Anjali, stayed awake, thinking about what Kripa had said about Kavya.
She just sat there thinking about whether or not she should give Kavya another chance. She was about to get up to phone Kavya, but she didn't want to disturb Kripa.
The following morning Kripa, woke up, only to see that Anjali had also fallen asleep. It didn't look as though, she had been asleep for much, because as soon as Kripa moved, Anjali woke up. Normally Anjali is a deep sleeper, nothing can hardly wake her up, where as now, just a small movement had woken her up.
Anjali: Hey how are you feeling?
Kripa: Better than yesterday, but what about you, you look as though you've been awake all night.
Anjali didn't say anything, instead she put her hand against Kripa's forehead.
Anjali: You've still got a slight fever, do you want me to call for a doctor?
Kripa: No I'll be fine, just going to rest today.
Anjali: Are you sure?
Kripa: Yes I am
Anjali got up from the bed.
Anjali: Okay, look, you stay here and rest, I'll go and bring you breakfast.
Anjali was about to walk out of the room when Kripa stopped her.
Kripa: Didi?
Anjali: Kripa, what is it now? You should be resting. I'll be right back.
Kripa: What have you decided?
Anjali: About what?
Anjali knew what Kripa was asking, but still she pretended that she didn't know.
Kripa: You know about what…I'm talking about Kavya.
Anjali turned around.
Anjali: Kripa, I told you didn't I, that we will talk about it later.
Kripa: You said we'll talk about it this morning, and it is morning. Didi, I know you spent all night thinking about Kavya, I can tell.
In a way Anjali gave up in front of Kripa.
Anjali: Okay I'll tell you what. I've given up, I'm going to leave this decision on fate, if me and Kavya ever get back together, it will be down to fate…Happy now?
This time Kripa smiled.
Kripa: Yes I am.
What Anjali had said, gave Kripa hope that once again she would see her didi happy again.
Anjali walked out of the room and smiled at herself, indicating that she was willing to give Kavya another chance. She went downstairs, as she made her way into the kitchen, she noticed her phone on the table, so she picked it up. There weren't any messages or missed calls on her phone. She stood there staring at the phone, thinking about whether or not she should phone Kavya.
Kripa: I'd phone him didi.
Kripa made Anjali jump, almost making her drop the phone out of her hand.
Anjali: Kripa, what are you doing? You made me jump, I told you didn't I, to stay in bed.
Kripa: I can rest here can't I? Anyway aren't you going to phone him.
Anjali: You know you're asking too many questions.
Kripa: Okay…okay I'm sorry…so where's my breakfast?
Anjali: On it's way madam.
Kripa sat down in front of the tv and switched it on, while at the same time she pulled a blanket over her, while Anjali made the breakfast.
After sometime Anjali, came back into the living room, with some breakfast and sat down next to Kripa on the sofa. Both were watching the tv, while eating breakfast.
Kripa: Didi?
Anjali: What is it now?
Kripa: I need to go somewhere today.
Anjali: No way, you're not going anywhere, not today, you haven't even fully recovered.
Kripa: But didi, I need to go today.
Anjali: What's so important today, that it can't wait till tomorrow or day after?
Kripa: Sneha is coming home today. I haven't even been to see her since what happened to her.
Anjali: But Kripa, you're not feeling well, can't you go tomorrow, I'm sure Sneha will understand. Besides she will be resting today.
Kripa: Exactly, we both can rest, I mean, you won't be at home all day today and over there we can give each other company while resting.
Anjali: Yes but?
Kripa: Pleeeeeaaaaassssseeeeee! Didi!
Anjali: Okay, okay. But you're not going yet though are you, so get some rest before I take you there myself.
Kripa: Oh thank you
Anjali: Now finish your breakfast.
Meanwhile back at the Garewal household, Sujal was getting ready to go and bring Sneha home, from the hospital.
Sujal: Prem…Kavya…are you guys coming with me?
Prem: No
Kavya: No
Sujal was surprised at their replies.
Sujal: Why not?
Prem: I'm going to tidy up her room, and get things ready for her.
Kavya: Me too, I'm also going tidy up down here
Prem: It's the least we can do for her, bhaiyya.
Sujal: She'd really like that, but I think she'd prefer seeing you guys there, but if that's what you want then that's fine.
Kavya: Well she's coming home isn't she, we'll see her then, but bhaiyya you look around the house, do you honestly think she'll be happy with the state its in.
Sujal smiled at both of them.
Sujal: True…I can just imagine it, when she walks in through the door, whats this doing here, why isn't that in its place….etc…etc
Prem: Yeah
Sujal: Okay you two make sure everything is ready, by the time we get home.
Kavya: It will.
Sujal then left the house. He got into his car and drove off. The only thing on his mind now was, to bring Sneha home, when all of a sudden he stopped the car, as he went past a bus stop. At first he wasn't sure, but then he reversed the car to make sure. It was Kashish. She was waiting for the bus.
Sujal: Kashish!
Kashish looked around, thinking who was calling out to her, but then she saw Sujal. She waved back at him. Sujal signalled for her, to come over. At first Kashish was hesitant, but she forced herself to walk over, as other people at the bus stop were staring at her.
Kashish: What are you doing here?
Sujal: Well I was just going to…do you want a lift?
Kashish: Well I'm going to work, are you?
Sujal: Not today, I'm going to collect Sneha from the hospital, but I can drop you off on the way.
Kashish: No it's okay, I can take the bus, you need to go to Sneha, she's a lot more important.
Sujal: Shall I take this, as you still being angry at me for getting you soaked that other day.
Kashish: Kavya, no…it's nothing like that, I told you yesterday didn't I.
Sujal: So then? I don't bite you know, I'm just trying to be a friendly helpful friend that's all.
Kashish: Do I have a choice?
Sujal: None what so ever.
Kashish: As you wish then
Kashish smiled as she got into the car and fastened her seat belt.
Sujal kept on staring at Kashish, when she was looking through the side window, but when Kashish turned towards Sujal, Sujal would turn and look at the road, while he was driving.
Kashish: I bet you must be happy, that Sneha is coming home.
Sujal: Yes I am, but can I ask you a question?
It caught Kashish by surprise.
Kashish: What?
Sujal: Can – I – Ask – You – A – Question?
Kashish: What question?
Sujal smiled at Kashish.
Sujal: Why are you going to work today? I mean it's a great day today, you should be going out and about.
Kashish was confused at what Sujal was saying.
Kashish: What? What are you talking about?
Sujal: Why are you going to work today? I mean do you like working today or something?
Kashish: Kavya, stop going around bushes, just tell me clearly what are you trying to say?
Sujal stopped outside the office, and pointed at something.
Kashish looked ahead and froze. Sujal started to laugh.
It was Sunday today and the office was closed today.
Kashish: But????
Kashish's face had turned red she began to blush, in embarrassment, as she saw Sujal laugh at her.
Kashish: Kavya, Why didn't you tell me? You made me come all this way, for nothing…yeah yeah just keep on laughing.
Kashish unfastened her seatbelt and was about to get out of the car, when Sujal grabbed her hand. Kashish turned around and stared at Sujal.
Sujal: I was joking, just relax.
There was a brief silence, as both Kashish and Sujal, just kept on staring at each other. Not even once did their eyes blink. Both started moving closer and closer to each other, they were about to kiss, when Sujal's phone rang.
Both Sujal, Kashish moved back to their seats and looked away, pretending nothing had happened, but both knew what had happened.
Kashish: You're phone is ringing
Kashish was about to get out of the car again, but Sujal again stopped her.
Sujal: Kashish, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have…look I can drop you off, if you want.
Kashish: Its okay, I can manage.
Sujal: Kashish, It's Sunday, the buses and taxis, come late around here, you'll be here waiting for a long time…look let me make it up to you, by giving you a lift.
Kashish: What about Sneha? You have to collect her as well.
Sujal: I'll drop you off on the way back then. I'm only going to collect her, it will only take a few minutes that's all…come on now.
Kashish looked around for a minute, as she wasn't sure. She couldn't trust herself, to get back into the car with Sujal.
Kashish: TAXI!
Sujal looked around and saw a taxi approaching across the road. Kashish rushed over, but before she could get to the taxi, someone else got into it.
Kashish: Hey!
But the taxi went away. Sujal laughed. The he started the car and turned around the car, and then stopped in front of Kashish. Sujal didn't move he just sat there waiting. Kashish was also being stubborn, she waited for a few minutes for a taxi or bus, but nothing came, there were hardly any cars. Eventually Kashish gave up and made her way to the passenger side of the car and opened the door. She sat in and fastened the seatbelt. For the first few minutes, she didn't even say a single word.
Sujal: Kashish…I said I'm sorry didn't I…
Kashish knew that she was to blame, as much as Sujal was, so there was no point in being angry at Sujal, but at the same time she couldn't trust herself. So for the time being she gave in.
Kashish: Kavya, just forget about it
She brought on a brief smile on her face and then looked away.
Sujal: I'd believe you if you truly meant it, look Kashish, I don't want something like this coming in between our friendship. I don't want you to feel awkward around me, when we work.
Kashish knew that what, Sujal was saying, was right to some extent, if they will be meeting like every day at work, then there can't be any awkwardness in between them. What happened between them was a spur of the moment.
Kashish: It's okay, I mean it this time, lets just forget about it.
This time Kashish truly smiled, to show Sujal that she meant it.
Meanwhile back at Anjali's, the phone rang. Anjali quickly walked up to the phone, so Kripa wouldn't wake up.
Anjali: Hello
Angad: Hey Anjali, how are you?
Anjali: Hi, Angad, I'm fine, what about you? What's up?
Angad: I just phoned to ask how's Kripa feeling now.
Anjali: How do you know? She's…
Angad: Remember, yesterday, she wasn't looking too well, was she, she was shivering.
Anjali: Oh yeah…sorry…well she's not feeling too good, she's got a bit of a fever. But she's feeling better than yesterday.
Angad: Oh that's good news, what about yourself? Are you okay?
Anjali: Yes I'm fine, just a little stressed out.
Angad: Listen if you want, I could come over to help out, if you want, you sound like as if you've been up all night.
Anjali: No it's okay, you don't have to come over, I'll be fine, but thanks for the offer.
Angad: I won't hear it Anjali, we're friends aren't we. I'm coming over.
Before Anjali could say anything, Angad hanged up the phone.
Anjali: God he can be so stubborn
Meanwhile Angad stood there thinking, when Lakshya came up to him.
Lakshya: Did you ring up to ask about Anjali or about Kripa?
Angad: What are you talking about now?
Lakshya: You phoned to ask about Kripa didn't you?
Angad: Well obviously, she didn't look too well.
Lakshya: Yes but since your encounter with Kripa yesterday, you haven't been yourself.
Angad: Lakshya, I don't know why are you making a big deal out of this…I've gotta go now anyway.
Lakshya: Okay wait one second.
Lakshya dug deep into his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper.
Lakshya: What's this?
Angad: That's the list of things I asked you to get. I gave it to you this morning.
Lakshya: Yes…open it up and look at it.
Angad opened up the piece of paper and froze at what he saw. It was a picture of Kripa that he drew of Kripa, he even wrote her name below the picture inside a heart.
Lakshya: You gave me this, instead of the list. This isn't something you drew now…I know you drew this a few months back. You love Kripa, for such a long time and yet, you haven't even told her how you feel about her.
Angad: What shall I do? You tell me, yesterday when she was in my arms, I felt telling her, but I couldn't, I don't know why, but I just couldn't, the words where there, but my mouth just wouldn't let them come out. You tell me how can I…how can I tell her that I love her. How did you tell KT, about how much you loved her?
Lakshya: To be honest I don't know how it happened, one minute we met and got along well, we became friends and when that friendship turned into a lifetime of love, I just don't know. It just happened, even now I ask myself, that, when did we tell each other about how much we loved each other, but I can't find the answer. All I can say is that there isn't a second of my life when I don't think about her, every time I see her I tell her how much I love her.
Angad just stood there staring at Kripa's picture, asking himself, when will be his time to tell her how much he loves her.
Angad: How do I even know if she loves me?
Lakshya: Are you kidding, you've got so many girls going crazy about you, so why wouldn't she love you?
Angad: You know what I'm talking about. I want true love, not a crazy fans love. I want someone who will love me for me, not for how famous I am.
Lakshya: And you think Kripa is the one?
Angad: I've never been so sure in my life.
Lakshya: So what are you waiting for, you're going over there aren't you? Just go up to her and tell her…be a man, for god's sake.
Angad: If today is the day, then I will say it to her.
Lakshya: Good luck
Angad then left.
Lakshya just stood there looking at the phone. He had this weird look on his face and smiled. He dialled a number and the phone was ringing.
Person: Hello!
Lakshya: Hey, Is that the clown agency?
Person: Excuse me? I think you have the wrong number.
Lakshya: I believe you have a clown there, by the name of KT.
Person: Very funny Lakshya…KT!!!! It's your joker of a boyfriend.
KT: What does that fool want now?...Hello!
Lakshya: Hey, how are you? I heard you're performing at a kids party as a clown.
KT: Very funny…Lakshya, did you just phone me up to pester me.
Lakshya: Oh come on KT, atleast have a sense of humor.
KT stuck her tongue out to the phone receiver.
Lakshya: I saw that, get that tongue back in your mouth and atleast brush those stinky teeth as well.
KT: Right that's it, I'm hanging up and don't bother contacting me again.
Lakshya: Hey KT, I was joking, I'm sorry.
KT: Why do you always do this to me?
Lakshya: Because you look even more prettier when you get angry.
KT: Enough Lakshya, your sweet talks won't save you this time.
Lakshya: What about, if I told you, that I phoned you, because I was missing you.
KT: Nope
Lakshya: I love you
KT: Nope…try again
This time Lakshya kissed the phone receiver. It made KT blush.
KT: Lakshya!
Lakshya: Say you love me then
KT: Lakshya, you are really something else, you know
Lakshya: But you still love me after all.
KT: Are you going to be like this after we get married?
Lakshya: Why whats up? You seem to be in a rush to get married?
KT: I was just wondering if you will still be as annoying as you are now.
Lakshya: Well that depends on, whether or not you will be my wife or not, if not then I will annoy twice as much, if you do marry me, then I will annoy you less, but love you a whole lot more.
KT: Enough of you talking…I'll think about it…Listen I have to go, we're still meeting later on aren't we?
Lakshya: Of course
KT: You better turn up on time…OR ELSE!!!!!
Lakshya: Okay okay, I'll be there on time, in fact I'm setting off right now.
KT: Good, that will do
Both KT and Lakshya waited for each other to hang up the phone, but neither did.
Meanwhile at the hospital, Sneha was sitting in her bed, while reading a magazine.
Prerna: Hey, how are you feeling today Sneha?
Sneha looked up to see, Prerna standing in the doorway.
Sneha: Fine doctor, the knee hurts a little, but I'm fine.
Prerna walked over to Sneha and pulled up a chair.
Prerna: Look Sneha, I told you yesterday to call me Prerna, it's what everyone calls me. If you call me doctor, it makes me sound like someone old, call me by my name, at least I'll get the feeling that I am still young, which I am.
Sneha smiled at Prerna.
Sneha: Okay Prerna.
Prerna: That's more like it…So you're going home today?
Sneha: Yes, my bhaiya should be here any minute now, to take me home.
Prerna: Sneha, remember that as soon as you get home, you are to rest completely, it's the only way your wound will heal completely.
Sneha: I know, I will.
Prerna: Okay, I'll be back in a few minutes, I've just got some things to do…I'll see you later…Bye
Sneha: Bye
Five minutes later, Sujal and Kashish walked into the room. Instantly Sneha recognised Kashish. But she didn't say anything.
Sneha: Bhaiya!
Sujal walked up to her and sat down beside her.
Sujal: How are you? How are you feeling?
Sneha: I'm fine, better than yesterday
She then looked towards Kashish.
Sneha: Are you going to introduce us?
Sujal: Oh sorry…Sneha, this is Kashish and Kashish this is Sneha.
Sneha: Hi
Kashish: Hi
Both shook each others hand.
Sujal: Erm…I'll just go and complete all formalities, then we'll go home.
Kashish looked kind of uneasy, as to why Sujal was leaving her here with Sneha, she didn't even know her.
Kashish: I'll come with you.
Sujal: Why don't you stay here, Sneha could do with some company, I'm only going to be a couple of minutes.
Kashish: Okay
Kashish pulled up a chair beside Sneha, as Sujal left the room.
Kashish: Kavya seems to care about you a lot, he couldn't stop talking about you, on the way here.
Sneha was about to ask Kashish, that why she was calling Sujal, Kavya, but then she remembered about Sujal and Kavya's plan.
Sneha: Yes he does, to be honest he cares about me more than Prem, but don't tell him I said that.
Kashish: Don't worry I won't.
Sneha: So did you and Kavya bhaiya, come together or something?
Kashish: Yes well….
Kashish told Sneha, about what had happened, on their way here. Both Kashish and Sneha burst out laughing, after hearing about what had happened about Kashish going to work, when it's closed.
Kashish: You look really cute when you laugh.
Sneha blushed.
Sneha: I can't wait to go home.
Kashish: I bet you can't
Sneha: I wonder where Prerna has got to. She said she was going to come back, so I could go home.
Kashish: Prerna? You mean Prerna the doctor?
Sneha: Yes…do you know her?
Kashish: Yes, she's my best friend, in fact we live with each other.
Sneha: Really, she'll be surprised to see you here.
Kashish: Yes she will…Can you promise me one thing?
Sneha: Of course
Kashish: Please don't tell Prerna, about me messing up today, she will make my life a misery.
Sneha: I promise, but I'm sure she won't, she's been really nice to me.
Kashish: Wait till you get to know her really closely.
Sujal: Get to know who?
Kashish: We're just talking about my friend Prerna, she's working here today.
That's when it hit Sujal, Prerna didn't know anything about him being Kavya, if she came in here and called him Sujal, then everything will be over between him and Kashish, he couldn't risk it.
Kashish: Sujal are you okay? Hello?
Sujal: Yes I'm fine, I can't find Dr Prerna, I need to see her about Sneha.
Kashish: I'll tell you what, I'll go and look for her, while you two talk with each other.
Sujal: No it's okay, I'll go and look for her.
Kashish: It's okay, I don't mind, I need to ask her about tonight anyway.
Kashish just left the room, without saying anything else. Sujal didn't even get a chance to stop her. Sneha could see that Sujal was getting worried about something.
Sneha: Bhaiya, what's wrong you seem worried about something?
Sujal: Sneha, Prerna doesn't know about me being Kavya, if she calls me Sujal infront of Kashish, then everything will be over for me.
Sneha: Bhaiya, listen to me…
But before Sneha could finish saying anything, Kashish walked back in the room, with Prerna.
Prerna: Ah, Mr. Kavya, here are the forms, can you please sign here.
Sujal was shocked at why Prerna was calling him Kavya, how did she know?
Sujal slowly grabbed hold of the pen and signed the forms.
Kashish: Oh I forgot, I needed to make a phone call, is it okay, if I use your phone Prerna, in your office?
Prerna: Yeah of course.
Kashish left the room.
Then Prerna looked at Sujal.
Prerna: What shall I call you? Sujal or Kavya…You should thank Sneha, that I agreed to doing this, she convinced me that you truly love Kashish and I can see this in your eyes as well, that you really do love her. But lying to her isn't the way. The sooner you tell her, the better it will be, if she finds out from someone else, then everything will be over and don't say I didn't warn you.
Sneha: That's what I have been telling him Prerna, but he's afraid of losing her.
Prerna: If he keeps on lying to her, then he will lose her. You know for the first time, I've seen her face glow because of you. But when Sneha told me everything, I didn't know what to do, but she convinced me. If it hadn't have been for her, believe me, I wouldn't have done this. You've absolutely got no idea how lucky you are to have her in your life, so please do take good care of Sneha.
Sujal: Don't worry I will and don't worry about Kashish, I honestly truly love her, when the time is right I will tell her everything.
Prerna: You better do, I mean it, if you hurt her, I will come back to you and you won't know what's hit you.
Then Kashish came walking back in the room.
Kashish: What's going on?
Prerna looked at Sujal and Sneha.
Prerna: Nothing I was just telling Kavya here, that when Sneha, needs to be in for her next check up.
Sneha: So can I go then?
Prerna: Of course
Then she turned towards Sujal.
Prerna: And you better take care of her mister.
Prerna then left the room.
Kashish: I'm sorry about Prerna, she can be quite a misery, but she gets really serious when it comes to work.
Sujal: No she's right, if I had taken care of Sneha, she wouldn't have been here.
Sneha: Oh come on bhaiya, don't say that, you care about me a lot and I know that…lets just forget it and go home.
Sujal: Come on then
Prerna came back in the room with a wheel chair and crutches, for Sneha.
Prerna: Come on then lets get you in here.
Sujal helped Prerna to get Sneha in the wheelchair, while Kashish held the crutches. They then made their way out to the car. At times, Prerna wanted to tell Kashish everything, but she couldn't bring herself to tell her now. Kashish seemed a lot happier around Sujal. She knew that telling her everything now, would break her heart. Sujal had to tell Kashish everything.
Sujal and Prerna helped Sneha in to the car. Then Kashish followed behind them. She sat down in the front, in the car. Sujal turned towards Prerna and thanked her once again.
Sujal: Prerna, thanks for not telling…
Prerna didn't let him finish.
Prerna: You just remember this, if you break her heart I mean it, you will have me to deal with.
Sujal: I won't, trust me…and thanks for taking care of Sneha.
Prerna: It's nothing, don't mention it, she's a really good girl, you just have to take good care of her from now on.
Sujal: I will
Both Sujal and Prerna shook hands. Then Prerna took the wheelchair back inside the hospital and Sujal got into the car.
Kashish: What were you two talking about?
Sujal: Nothing, I was just thanking her, for taking care of Sneha. That also reminds me…thanks for helping me today Kashish.
Kashish: Hey don't mention it, I helped you out of friendship.
Sneha: If you two have done with your talking, then can we please go home.
Sujal: Whatever you say madam
Back at the Garewal household, both Prem and Kavya were nearly done with the tidying up. Kavya had finished downstairs, he now came up to help Prem finish off the upstairs rooms. Prem was cleaning the window in Sneha's room, when he saw someone move near the bushes.
Prem: Hey who's there?
Kavya: Who are you talking to?
Prem: Kavya, someone's out there, near the bushes
Kavya walked up towards the window and looked out.
Kavya: There's no one out there…look
Prem looked out of the window and saw that no one was there, near the bushes.
Kavya: What are you like Prem? You're imagining things again.
Prem: Yeah maybe
But Prem wasn't convinced, he was absolutely certain that there was someone outside, but he brushed it off. Instead he carried on cleaning the windows, when he saw Sujal's car coming up the driveway.
Prem: Hey, they're here.
Both Prem and Kavya made their way down the stairs and out to the car.
Prem: Hey Sneha, welcome back home.
Sneha: I was only away for one night, you make it sound like as if I've been away for days or months.
Kavya: Well that's how long its been for us, we've missed you a lot.
Sneha: You guys better stop it now, you're just saying it out of guilt, cause of what happened to me.
Prem: No really we have been missing you
Sneha laughed.
Sneha: Relax I was just kidding, obviously you guys have been missing me. You can't do anything with out me can you.
Sujal: Yes, and you won't be doing anything at all when you get inside, remember what the doctor said, complete rest. We'll be doing the work now.
Kavya: Wait till you go inside, you'll see what we've been doing, while you're away.
Prem: It's spotless
Sneha: Really…I'm impressed
Kavya and Sujal helped Sneha, with her crutches, while Prem grabbed hold of her things. He followed behind them. But then he stopped, as he noticed something fluttering in the bushes, where he had seen someone. He walked up to the bushes and saw a torn piece of clothing.
Prem: Who does this belong to? This wasn't here yesterday, so it can't be Sneha's…so who then?
From some distance, the person who was standing near the bushes, was watching Prem. Before Prem could turn around to look, the person disappeared. Prem didn't see anyone, he just looked at the piece of fabric and put it into his pocket. Then walked back into the house.
Well finally this is the mega long update, that i promised. Like I said, this will just about cover all characters lol.
So enjoy. Sorry if its too long.
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