Part 26
Recap: Mehndi ceremony// Shabd bumps into someone
Shabd couldn't take his eyes off of her. She was wearing a sky blue and yellow salwaar kameez along with bangles and payal. Her long plait just added to her simplicity. As he observed her, it hit him;she looked exactly like Kripa! After realizing that he was still holding onto her he let go, allowing her to stand.
Shabd: I'm sorry
Girl: Koi baat nahin, aur hume girne se bachane ke liye shukriya
Before Shabd could even ask for her name, she disappeared into the crowded mehndi venue. He put his arm over his head; wondering who she was. He went back into the room, trying to locate the mysterious young woman. Kavya spotted him and became curious as to why it seemed as if he was searching for someone. He approached Shabd and questionned him.
Kavya: Shabd kisko dund rahe ho?
Shabd: Kavya bhaiya um no one
Kavya: Are you sure about that?
Shabd: Haan I'm sure
Kavya was dragged away by his younger cousins and was brought to Anjali. She lowered her gaze shyly as he observed her. He was told to find his name among the other intricate designs. While he was doing so, Angad and Kripa stood observing the couple. Kripa bent closer; completely fasinated at the cute tradition.
Shabd went back to trying to locate the girl. After Kavya found his name, Kripa walked away and noticed him.
Kripa: Kya hua Shabd? Who are you looking for? Is everything all right?
Shabd: Haan woh...
Before he got the chance to explain, he sighted the so-called "mysterious" Kripa look-alike. She covered Kripa's eyes and then went infront of her.Shabd just stood there, looking at the two. Kripa removed her hands and saw the girl.
Kripa: MAHII!!!
Shabd: Oh toh uska naam Mahi hai..what a beautiful name (to himself)
Mahi: Kaisi hai tu?
Kripa: Mein theek hoon, tum kab aayi?
Mahi: Bas abhi seedhe airport se hi ayi...Anjali ke saath ane wali thi par mummyji ke tabyat karaab ho gayi thi asiliye abhi hi ayi
Kripa: Masi ji theek toh hai na?
Shabd: They're cousins? Wow I can surely see the family ressemblence( to himself)
Mahi: Haan theek hai, ab Soni bhi ghar aagayi toh woh unke saath hai
Mahi noticed Shabd standing there and looked at him. Kripa noticed her looking his way and intoduced the two.
Mahi: Aap?
Kripa: Tum dono ek dusre se jaante ho?
Shabd: Not really, we just bumped into eachother earlier
Kripa: Oh all right, kair... Mahi yeh hai Shabd, mera acha dost aur Shabd yeh hai Mahi my cousin
Shabd: Nice to meet you
Mahi lowered her gaze shyly; not able to respond to him.
Shabd: Uh Kripa...did anyone tell you that you two look EXACTLY the same?
Kripa: Oh my god Shabd no I never realised (sarcastically) Well anyways tum dono baat karo, mein abhi ayi
Kripa: Mujhe kabab mein haddi baneka koi shock nahin hai (to herself, smiling)
She left the two and joined Angad who was standing alone observing the future hasband and wife.
Kripa: Hi handsome
She stood beside him and put her arm around his.
Angad: Kripa since when do you flirt with me in public? I am completely shocked!
Kripa: Angad tum bhi na...anyways wahaan dekho
Angad: Kya? What am I supposed to be looking at?
Kripa: Arre wahaan nahin wahaan...dekho na Shabd aur Mahi ko
Angad: Mahi? Woh kab ayi?
Kripa: She just arrived today... Angad, you're not seeing what I'm seeing?
Angad: Depends what are you seeing?
Kripa: Oh my god Angad, look carefully...don't you see something between those two?
Angad: Kripa you're impossible! Yeh unki pehli mulakaate hai...they just met today...how can they possibly have a "connection" already?
Kripa: Haven't you ever heard of love at first sight? Mujhe pata hai, those two are definately into eachother whether they know it or not.
The next day, preparations for the wedding were on full swing. Angad and Kripa went to Anjali's house earlier to help with the many preparations that were yet to be completed.
Kripa was entering the living room holding a huge basket of flowers. Anjali's mother asked her something and so she responded with her head turned yet she was still walking. While doing so she bumped into Angad and the flowers went flying everywhere.
Angad: Seems like I'm late
Kripa: Kyun?
He takes out a rose from behind his back.
Angad: I was going to give you this but you already had a basket full of them. Anyways here you go.
He hands her the rose, and gives her a peck on the cheek. He runs off to help with something else leaving Kripa flabergasted.
Later that evening, the auspicious time had finally arrived. Angad hadn't seen Kripa as she was getting Anjali ready upstairs.
The baraat had arrived and was welcomed by Anjali's mother. Kavya was sitting at the mandap waiting for his bride to make her grand entrance. He was getting anxious by the second. And then it finally happened, the beautful bride Anjali was walking down the stairs with friends--including Kripa by her side.
Angad noticed Kripa right away, yes everyone had their attention on the bride but he was more interested in her. She smiled seeing her friends' happiness and then looked down at Angad.
Anjali on the other hand was getting quite nervous. She walked down the steps; heart pumping and cheeks flushing. She wanted to see the look on her dulha's face but was to shy to even gaze at his direction.
Anjali was seated beside Kavya and the couple performed all the rituals. Angad stood by Kripa as she held his hand; dreaming of the day when she would feel this happiness.
Edited by totally_desi - 17 years ago
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