Part 9:3 weeks later:
Angad and Kripa have been married for a month now. They are much more comfortable with each other. The awkward silence that existed when the two were alone has vanished.Kripa has stopped wearing those unbearable, uncomfortable saris and has switched to chudhidaar salwaar as they are appropriate for any Indian Bahu. Aliyah, angad and Kripa were having the time of their life IN THE HOUSE. They are always too busy talking to go out for a few minutes. Dadi was getting better due to Kripa and Aliyah's endless care. Dadi was now walking around the house normally though she did get tired easily. Angad's university had started so most of the day he would be out of the house.
One day, Angad came home with Josh, and Dhruv. Kripa, Aliyah and Anjali were talking when they stepped in. Before entering the house completely, josh remembered that he forgot to lock his car. He excused himself while Angad and Dhruv went inside.
Dhruv: Hi bhabhi....hi Anjali...and i dont know the third chick..
Angad: that's my sister...
Aliyah: hey. I am Aliyah..
Dhruv: Hey..i am dhruv.
Aliyah: OH GOD....dhruv......that reminds me of dhruvi....i have to call her......i'll go and get a long distance card....thanks for reminding.
Aliyah was rushing out of the door when she bumped into a tall figure. Aliyah was falling to the floor but the figure had stopped her. Aliyah looked into the guy's hazel green eyes while the guy stared into Aliyah's deep chocolate brown eyes. Kripa noticed her brother and her best friend lost in each other and giggled. Everyone looked in the direction kripa was looking at. Soon everyone was giggling. Kripa hushed them and walked over to her brother. She stood there and stared at both for a few seconds.
Kripa: bhai....(josh didn't reply)...um....ali(aliyah didn't reply either)
Finally Kripa had no choice so she snapped her fingers between their faces. Both snapped back onto earth while all others burst out into laughter. Aliyah turned red and ran out of the house.
Josh: Is she reality or a beautiful dream that i just saw?
Kripa(pinched Josh's cheek): does that answer you question??
Josh: OUCH..............wow....who was that Kripa?
Angad: That was my sister josh...
Josh: Angad...i'll tell you right now......I will be stealing your sister away from you.
Kripa: and my best friend.....
Josh: i love this...this is it....both of you have to help me get her.
Kripa: bhai...cut the jokes...tum bhi na..
Josh: Kripa...I am not joking....i am in love with her.
Kripa: Don't be stupid bhai...i know Aliyah..shes a wonderful person but this is just wrong...you can't fall into love with someone in the first meeting..because you have only seen her...and if you fall in "love" with someone after seeing them...its not love..its lust.
Angad was surprised at Kripa's angry reply as he had never seen that side of her. Usually, she was cheerful and calm.
Josh: sorry sis...i know what you mean...i guess i need to get a hold of my self..
Angad: wow kripa...i didn't know you could get angry....
Josh: angry?? she can even kill yaar...
On this remark, Kripa chased Josh around the living room and finally caught him. She punched his back making him go "ouch!" on the last punch.
Angad: you are right josh...i better be careful now...if i get her mad...she might just kill me..
Kripa: angad...tum bhi???
Kripa chased angad around the room. Angad ran into the bedroom and tried to close the door quickly but before he could Kripa managed to fit her tiny body into the room. Kripa closed the door behind her.
Kripa: ab kahan jaoge? kya keh rahe the tum??
Angad: kuch nahi..kripa.........please don't hurt me....
Kripa chased him around the room some more. Neither of them got tired of runnnig. Angad stood up on the bed and started jumping between one edge and the other so kripa couldn't catch him. Kripa distracted him and quickly got up on the bed. During the process, Kripa's leg slipped on the silky bedsheet and she fell on Angad. Both landed flat on the bed with Kripa on top of Angad. Both stared deeply into each other's eyes, their faces only inches apart, both felt the warm brushing of the other's breath. Both felt some kind of tinkling sensation stir in their hearts. Angad's hands had now moved to Kripa'waist while Kripa's went on his strong manly shoulders. Both broke out of the dream world when Angad's cell phone rang and broke the perfect silence. Kripa blinked 4 times quickly trying to absorb the intense moment. Kripa slowly managed to sit up but in order to do that, she had to put her hands on his chest for support while he held elbows to give her support. Kripa blushed the whole time and managed to utter out an apology.
Kripa: Im sorry...woh...actually....i was trying to get up on the bed...and my....my foot slipped...
Kripa tried hard not to turn around and look at him because she could feel his intense stare at her. But she couldn't control her own mind and turned around to look at him. He was staring right back at her with a blush on his face. Kripa quickly got up and ran out of the room quickly. Angad sat there and ran his fingers through his hair. He was too busy thinking about what just happened to pick up his cell.
While Kripa was running out of the room, she saw Anjali and Dhruv sitting closely on the couch and talking in a soft tone. Kripa got somewhat excited and ran back to Angad. Angad was startled at first, but then saw a cheer on her face so he was convinced she wasn't angry about what just happened.
Kripa: angad...dhruv..aur Anjali...
Angad: what about them? im confused..
Kripa slipped her palm into his and walked him out of the room into the upstairs corridor. She pointed to Dhruv and Anjali who were now staring at each other.
Angad: do you think they've told each other yet?
Kripa: i dont know dhruv that well to figure it out but i know for sure that Anjali didn't say anything....she will NEVER say it....i am going to be the one confessing her feelings to him..
Angad: As far as i know Dhruv he would never tell her either...infact....he flirts with other women to hide his feelings for Anjali...remember what he said to you when you two met?
Kripa: yea...that seemed weird but now that you tell me why he did that...it makes sense....
Angad: Kripa...how about we go back into our room and give these two some privacy..
Kripa: you're right..lets go..
Kripa didn't realize she was still holding Angad's hand, neither did angad. Even if unintentionaly, they walked into their room hand in hand. Kripa noticed it was raining outside. She quickly went out in the balcony while Angad just stared at her. Kripa stood there and extended her hand to catch water drops. She stood there playing with the pouring rain. Angad smiled at her for her childish behaviour.
Angad: Kripa..andar aa jao...varna tumhe sardi lag jayegi...
Kripa: kuch nahi hoga...tum bhi aao na...its so beautiful out here..
Angad: nahi...mujhe bimar nahi hona....tum andar aati ho ya phir mein tumhe andar le kar aaon?
Kripa: Angad please...mujhe kuch nahi hoga..
Angad: lagta hai tum aise nahi maanogi..
Angad walked into the balcony and lifted Kripa in his arms. He quickly walked inside before he got wet while Kripa wiggled her legs to try and release herself. Angad dropped her on the floor and locked the door to the balcony. The lock stopper was all the way at the top of the door where Kripa couldn't reach. Kripa made a puppy face and looked at him.
Angad: dont look at me like that....go and change...you are wet..
Kripa: fine...daddy!!
Kripa stuck her tounge out and ran into the washroom. Angad shook his head and smiled. Anjali walked in.
Anjali: tum dono ko kya ho gaya? kripa to tumhare peeche bhaag rahi thi na?
Angad: haan....hum bahar aaye the lekin humne dekha ki tum aur Dhruv kisi conversation mein busy the...so we thought why not give you some privacy.
Anjali(blushed): oh accha....actually mein batane ayi thi ki mein aur dhruv ghar jaa rahe hain...aaj raat 8 baje sab ne club jaane ka plan banaya hai....ready rehna....
Angad: alright...what club is it?
Anjali: you know the new dancer's club by the beach...that one....If you tell Kripa the plan...she will ask what i am wearing...tell her Anjali is wearing a party dress. Aliyah wears party dresses to parties and clubs anyways....
Angad(giggled): Alright....i'll tell her that...anyways...how are you getting home? you need a ride?
Anjali(blushed): um no actually....dhruv said...he...will...drop me..
Angad: alright. then i'll see you tonight.
Anjali and Angad bid each other bye. Angad checked the time and it was already 6 PM. They had two hours to get ready and he knew Kripa would take a long time to get ready, afterall, she was a girl. Kripa walked out of the washroom in a white and blue salwaar kameez. She saw Angad standing in front of the closet.
Kripa: kahi jaa rahe ho kya?
Angad: haan....tum bhi chal rahi ho..
Kripa: kahan?
Angad: anjali ne bataya ki un logo ne club jaane ka plan banaya hai...8 baje...agar humein waqt par pahunchna hai to mujhe abhi ready hona padega..
Kripa: kyun?
Angad: mein ready ho kar bahar jaunga phir tum ready hogi na.....and girls take forever to get ready.
Kripa: well i dont. And you dont have to leave. I can get ready here. What are you doing in front of the closet for so long?
Angad: I can't chose what to wear...
Kripa: you are worse than a woman...move.....
Kripa moved him aside, looked through his shirts and finally pulled out a sky blue t-shirt and black jeans.
Angad: thank you.
Kripa: dont mention it. By the way...did Anjali tell you what she's wearing?
Angad(giggled): yes....she said she is wearing a party dress and so is aliyah..
Kripa: oh great...i dont have my party dresses with me...
Aliyah: yes you do...
Kripa: hey ali....no i dont....i left them all in Canada.
Aliyah: hey room mate...you left them but i got them for you...i forgot to give them to you. hold on......
Aliyah saw a sky blue t-shirt in Angad's hands and walked out. After a few minutes, she came back with a folded piece of cloth in her hands.
Aliyah: here you go Kripa...you are going to wear this tonight.....to match bhai...
Kripa: is that the dress i had bought for the spring dance?
Aliyah: and you never went to that dance...yes...its that dress..
Kripa: I can't wear that.
Angad: why not?
Kripa: um its kinda......you know....its....
Aliyah: Kripa shut up...you've worn shorter clothes than this ok? and if you are worried about bhai...dont be.....i promise he wont mind.....Why are you being like that...i dont understand.....i've seen you in tanks and mini skirts....whats wrong with one party dress yaar?
Kripa: Aliyha....i wasn't married then...
Aliyah: mein kuch nahi janti......jao..chage karo...
Aliyah pushed Kripa into the washroom with the dress. After a few minutes Kripa reluctantly stepped out wearing this:
Aliyah: that looks beautiful...whats wrong with it?
Angad turned around at once. His jaw dropped as soon as he saw Kripa looking completely stunning. Kripa looked at him with questioning eyes.
Kripa: i know its not short length wise...but...
Aliyah: but what?
Kripa slowly turned around and moved her waist length hair out of the way which reaveled her back.
Aliyah: argh!!! Kripa!!!!!! you dont believe me do you?..bhai.....(angad was too busy staring at kripa to respond)...bhai!!!
Angad: huh? what?
Aliyah: do you have any problem with you wife being in that dress?
Angad: of course not...Kripa....you are looking.........gorgeous.
Kripa(blushed): thanks....
Aliyah left to get ready. Kripa walked around the room brushing her hair, putting on make up, in short trying to get ready in such a short time. Angad couldn't get his eyes off of her. He kept wondering if she carried this dress so well, why would she wear indian dresses eventhough she didn't want to? Kripa was putting on the final touches on her eye liner when (through the mirror) she saw Angad staring at her. Kripa turned around and looked at him not knowing what to say. Finally she managed a question.
Kripa: are you ready?
Angad: um yea.....just waiting for you to finish.
Kripa: now im done.
Angad: lets go then?
Kripa nodded and got up. She walked to her closet and grabbed a black pair of heels. She lifted one of her legs to put the strap on but lost her balance and caught on to Angad before falling. She held on to him until she put the strap on her second shoe also. Both walked out of their room and found aliyah and others waiting for them. Everyone stared while Angad and Kripa walked down the stairs. Josh's eyes filled tears to see his sister happy. Kripa looked at josh in surprise.
Kripa: bhai...ro kyun rahe ho?
Josh: ro nahi to aur kya karu?? Ab ghar pe sataane ke liye koi raha nahi na........mein mamma pappa, aur naina aunty dilip uncle ko thank you kehna chahunga...agar un logo ne tum dono ko force nahi kiya hota...to tum dono aaj yahan aise nahi hote...i am really happy Kripa...Thanks Angad...
Angad: why are you thanking me dude? Relax...dont get too filmy...
Kripa(wiped her tears): haan bhai....rona dhona band karo....mein kehti thi na aapse....jyada hindi movies mat dekha karo....waise bhi kahan yahan se door jaa rahi hoon?
Angad: see josh...you made my wife cry..
Kripa hit Angad playfully. All six (angad-Kripa, Josh-Aliyah, Dhruv-Anjali) left for the club.
PREVIEW: A BIG FIGHT AT THE CLUB...(can you guess between who??)
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