Pyaar (Ak & KA) (completed) - Page 3

Pyaar
Part Eighteen

Angad and Kripa sat in front of the priest; fingers entwined as the priest scanned there birth books. They were lost in there own world playing, teasing, pinching each other. The priest smiled at the couple knowingly and cleared his throat. Startled Angad and Kripa sat up straight; hands still entwined but between the two.

"After six days is a very special day; if the marriage happens that day it will be very good" he spoke

Everyone smiled approvingly "Thank you" tulsi and Parvati escorted him.

Minutes later Angad and kripa's small game was again interrupted "you have two days for shopping Kripa and Angad. You won't be allowed outside the house after that, until your wedding" tulsi informed

Angad frowned but smiled "ok; I guess we'll go today then" Angad said standing up, pulling Kripa with him "the earlier the better"

Tulsi smiled at the couple "Anjali, why don't you come with us?" Kripa asked

Angad nudged her "why are you calling her?" he whispered

Kripa looked at him with raised brows "For shopping" she whispered back

He frowned "but I want to be with you alone" he whispered back

"Angad" she pinched him "she's your sister; now shut up"

He frowned as she smiled at his childish behaviour "not today Kripa" Anjali answered "I have to got somewhere" she informed "you two carry on, I'm sure Bhai doesn't want interruptions" she winked

Kripa blushed prettily "but you're coming with me tomorrow; you're booked, ok"

Anjali giggled "of course"

"We can complete it today" Angad spoke

"Well I want to go with Anjali alone tomorrow"

"But why?"

"None of your business" she answered walking up the stairs as he followed her. The family silently chuckled at there childish yet romantic behaviour.

Angad and Kripa walked in the mall cuddled; some people stared, some admired, some were disgusted but it didn't affect the very much in love couple. Nothing would happen if people thought differently. They went for Angad's clothes first; they bought many clothes finally selecting a beige coloured sherwani with red ruby embroidery, giving it a graceful look.

Kripa paraded in front of Angad in many clothes on his demand. He clicked pictures of her sultry beauty. After there small parade session was dismissed; they chose a few and bought them. As they stepped out of the mall Angad spoke "Oh go, we forgot to buy your wedding dress" he exclaimed

"I know" Kripa spoke walking ahead

He caught up with her "then let's go back"

"I'm not buying it today; I'll buy it tomorrow"

"Why?" he asked curiously

She looked at him with a glint in her eyes "it's meant to be a surprise; it wont exactly be exciting if you see it before hand"

"But I want to see" he whined

"Tough luck" she giggled and walked ahead whilst he sighed and followed to the food court.

Meanwhile, Kavya and Anjali sat in the park; well actually Kavya was lying in Anjali's lap, whilst she caressed his thick silky hair "Kavya, when will we tell everyone?" she asked

"After the wedding" he answered

"Why? What's wrong now?" she asked

"Well" he started "it's Angad and kripa's wedding. We don't know how everyone will react so it's best we wait till after the wedding. These are Angad and kripa's days, lets not destroy it for them"

Anjali smiled at his thoughtfulness "thanks Kavya. You care for my family just like yours"

He sat up "well they are my family" she blushed "after all Angad was my best friend way before I fell in love with you" she pouted and frowned. He laughed and kissed her cheeks "I love you. But it is true Angad was my best friend since I was in play school" he took her hands "I fell in love with you two years ago. I knew I was completely in love with you but I was scared. It was because of Angad and Kripa I had the strength to tell you I loved you; to make you realize you loved me" he kissed her forehead "I love you" he whispered

Anjali smiled affectionately "me too"

"Say it properly"

"I did"

"Say it properly Anju"

"Ok" she started "I---- Love" he smiled "Bhai" she pushed him and ran across the park. He ran after her finally catching her near a tall tree "I love you" she whispered

He nuzzled her neck "I love you too"

Angad and Kripa were heading upstairs after there very delicious dinner, which consisted more of there intimacy. They smiled looking at each other; but were stopped in the middle "any problem?" Angad asked as he watched Kashish and Nandini block there way.

"Yes" Nandini started "you can't sleep together"

"But why?" Angad whined

"Its tradition Angad" Kashish spoke

"Duh" he rolled his eyes "it isn't, we're already married so there should be no stopping"

"Well you're getting married again so you sleep separately until you're married again. Kripa, go to Anjali's room" Nandini ordered

"But—"

"No Buts Angad" she intervened "now go to your room, Kripa will stay with Anjali for the next six days"

He frowned as Kripa giggled and walked to Anjali's room. He stomped into his own; making plans to break into Anjali's room for the time being.

Minute's later Kripa entered the room with intentions of collecting her night dress. Angad suddenly stood locking the door. She turned "why aren't you asleep?" she asked

"I need you beside me to sleep" he said embracing her

"Angad, not now, after six days"

"No" he tightened his embrace "and what were you doing out there? Why were you laughing?"

She chuckled "because it was funny" she answered

"Ha Ha Ha" he said sarcastically "it was so funny"

"Angad" she held his cheek "don't get angry"

"Of course not. Why shall I get angry; after all it was funny wasn't it?"

"Angad" she shook her head "please"

He moved his lips left then right "no"

She took his hands "you love me don't you?" He looked away "fine" she pouted "be stubborn"

She walked ahead but was pulled back into his strong arms, his lips over hers. He kissed her passionately. Trying to absorb her whilst her arms pulled him closer instinctively "don't go" he whispered broking the kiss

"I have to" she whispered back

He kissed her one last time and let her go "goodnight"

"Goodnight" she kissed his stubble cheek and left.

Kripa dragged Anjali along with her shopping for her wedding. A wedding with there lover was very special for every girl but Kripa felt herself to be happier than extremely happy having Angad as her husband. She bought her wedding dress and squealed in delight once she finalized. Anjali laughed at her excitement, teasing her every moment. She would be so shy and demure in front of her brother but here she was nothing but excited.

Kripa would rush out of the house in the mornings with Anjali and come back late in the evenings after watching a movie or so. She made Angad wait impatiently; after all what would be the fun. But Anjali being a generous sister allowed Angad to have time with Kripa every night for a half hour.

There were three days left for there special day. It was the sangeet tonight along with a mini engagement thing. Well it was tradition and a reason to get a ring. Kripa loved every moment. She had her own plans; somewhere along the lines of seducing her husband on there wedding night. Yes, she had refused that night but she wasn't ready. She wanted the moment to be special and she was somewhat scared as well. She was still scared but she wanted him mind, body and soul. Every time his lips touched hers, she was urged to go further but her husband was sweet and caring. He never went over his limits. He took care of her needs and it was undeniably sweet.

For now, the couple stood in front of each other ready to exchange rings. Kripa looked beautiful in her midnight blue beaded lengha. Her stomach was left bare; with her scarf flowing at the sides and back making her stand out. Her hair was straightened and left opened with two thick strands twisted and left in the front for style. She wore heavy antique jewellery, framing her glowing face. Her lips were shaded in a slight tint of salmon brown. Her lips outlined with a slightly darker shade. Her eyes were highlighted in a sandy beach colour mixed with a shade of blue, her eyes outlined with the dark blue colours.

Angad grinned as he stood in his dark blue salwar kameez with slight embroidery and a scarf wrapped around his neck stylishly. He took her small hands in his large ones and kissed them. The youngsters cheered for the young couple whilst the elders either shook there heads or smiled at the sweet couple. Kripa turned a shade of crimson. He took the ring from his mother and slowly slipped it on her long thin finger. He leaned forward and kissed her at the corner of her mouth. His mother pulled his ear "leave my daughter in law alone" she scolded. She held kripa's red face in her arms as everyone laughed at the petite shy girl.

Second's later Kripa slipped the ring on his finger with trembling hands. He smirked at her shiver and embraced her after she completed her task. She pushed him and ran to a secluded corner.

Kripa and Angad stared into each others eyes as the rest of there family and friends danced joyfully to the blasting music. Angad sat to one side of the hall whilst Kripa sat at his opposite. They were lost in there own world staring into the depths of each others eyes; sending silent messages.

Kavya and Anjali danced together watching the couple stealing glances "shall we help them?" Anjali suggested

"I was just going to say that"

"Yeah right" Anjali walked towards the circle of friends and discussed a small plan to bring the two lost love birds on the dance floor. They all giggled watching the lost couple.

"Come on Angad" josh pulled "it's not fair that we dance for you and you don't. It's your wedding buddy"

"But—"

"No buts" Kavya interrupted "if you want to hold her then what are you doing here; go dance"

"What will that do?" he groaned

"Trust us" Kavya winked and patted him. Josh pulled him to the dance floor. Dancing to the beat having fun, whilst his eyes were still stuck on Kripa.

Kripa blushed watching his continuous stare. God wasn't she doing that a little too much. She watched Angad move his hands and legs up and down, joining in the bhangra dance. She smiled; what would it be like feeling those hands touching her body; those legs over hers. She grinned at her erotic thoughts but was interrupted when Anjali tugged at her arm "come on Kripa, lets dance"

"No" she shook her head "I'm fine here"

"Kripa" Kashish whined "get up" she pulled her up "be a sport"

"For me" Nandini requested "I can't dance too much but please dance, I want to enjoy"

"But Bhabi I—"

She was interrupted "are you getting up or not?" Minakshi questioned

Kripa frowned "I don't want to"

"Fine; we'll have to drag you" Charu informed

"I'm tired" she reasoned but her protests went to deaf ears as the giggling girls pushed her into the dancing crowd; causing her to crash into Angad's muscular broad chest "sorry" she apologized for pushing him.

"For what?" he held her hand and kissed it "I loved it"

"Angad" she spoke

"Hmm" he leaned onto her taking her in a twirl "you look beautiful; if only I could" he stared at her desirously and licked his lips mischievously.

Kripa gasped and moved back "Angad" she whispered angrily

"Yes darling I'm listening" he said catching her waist and hands.

"You're shameless" she replied

"Thank you, these three days have been so slow and I've got another three days to wait" he frowned

Kripa smiled sliding her hands up his chest "patience leads to virtues and virtues leads to paradise"

"Hmm; and how sweet will this paradise be?" he asked naughtily

"Angad" she hit his chest and leaned her head there "I hate you"

"I love you too"

She looked up at him, both lost in staring at each other once again. Anjali nudged Angad "Bhai are you going to stand there all day or dance"

He grinned foolishly "Oh" he scratched his head "I got carried away" he pulled kripa's hands leading her in a dance of love, touching teasing, loving each other. They danced to the blasting beats in bhangra steps, romantic dances sometimes which were rare on the occasion. Soon the circles of friends were involved in a game of antakshri. They played till they were tired, without disturbances this time.

The next day was the mendhi ceremony. The men were given a bachelors party for Angad; excusing themselves from the sitting at home. The mendhi ceremony was kept as a women's function. Angad so desperately wanted to see his bride. He didn't pay attention to the many girls in the club who the other guys enjoyed, however within limits. They didn't want there love life's messing up, did they?

Meanwhile the old ladies played the traditional drum, singing wedding songs. They danced, sang and enjoyed there time. Getting mendhi applied after the bride had her hands filled with patterns with her beloveds name within.

As always, Anjali helped Angad sneak in her bedroom whilst she slipped to the terrace calling her own lover. She left the two alone, giving them privacy "Angad, mom will get angry if she sees you"

"She wont, I've come to see you" he kissed her cheek "I haven't seen you all day" he admired her beauty in the olive green and crimson salwar suit with slight beaded embroidery. He kissed her forehead "I missed you"

She lowered her eyes "me too" He bent in front of her taking her hands in his, scanning the mendhi design "what are doing?" she asked

"I'm finding my name" he spoke looking closely "I can't find it"

"You won't be able to find it right now" she laughed "It will take you a lot of time. You're not very good at puzzles either"

He frowned but smiled "ok then; in the morning when you wash your hands come to me"

"Why?" she asked

"Hmm" he sat next to her "it's a saying that if the colour is dark, the brighter the love of the husband and wife" he kissed her temple

"Well" she looked at him "I love you a lot from the depth of my heart, I don't know about you"

"Kripa" he whined

She smiled and kissed his lower lip "you're so cute"

"I know" he took her face in his hands, taking her lips. After a few minutes they parted staring at each other until Anjali came back and bid goodnight to her sulking brother.

Kripa sat in the middle of the room being lathered with wet haldi. It was part of the tradition to have haldi soaped onto the body to make the bride and groom look more radiant. The haldi was being performed in different parts of the house. Angad was sitting in the living room whilst Kripa was placed in the guest living room; where special guests would be received.

Kripa sat in the middle dressed in a simple white embroidered lengha. She wore a strapless top with a simply chain on her neck holding a pear drop. Her stomach was bare from waist to naval line. Ladies came and blessed the to be bride; placing marks of haldi on her flawless skin. By the end her arms, legs and upper chest was covered in haldi but her face was still clear.

She watched the ladies dance around in front of her, sing with drums, enjoying herself when Anjali came and sat next to her "How's it feeling?" she asked

Kripa looked down "Great; I'm living my fantasy" she smiled

"Hmm" Anjali teased "why haven't you got any on your face?"

"I don't want any there; leave my face free"

"Oh come on Kripa, Bhai isn't only going to see your body, he's going to see your face most of all" she teased

Kripa's mouth opened "Anju" she whined "have some shame" she muttered

Anjali giggled and scooped some haldi in her hands "Let me do the honours"

"Anju" Kripa warned "please, not on the face" but Anjali was in no mood of listening. She stained kripa's face with haldi marks.

Meanwhile in the living room Angad sat in the middle dressed in simple white trousers. The vest he wore was pulled off in his eagerness of decorating himself with the haldi paste. Ladies and men spread the haldi on his body, some giggling at his behaviour whilst some simply shook there head seeing the eager groom.

"Here as well" Angad ordered as Kavya covered his remaining body with haldi.

Kavya sighed "Angad, you're not a girl, ok. Stop getting eager"

"What" he frowned "I want to look good for my girl, that's all?"

Josh giggled "god, how can you take that smelly stuff?"

"I can do anything for Kripa" he said dreamily. The boys howled catching unwanted attention "Everything's going great but it would be even better if I could see Kripa" he spoke"

"Here we go again" Akshat commented

"We can't go in there" josh informed "for some strange reason men aren't allowed"

"But I want to see her" he whined

"See her tonight" Kavya advised

"No" he decided "when this haldi finishing?" He asked

"I'll go and ask" Kavya stood up and came back in a few minutes "uncle said you can go and have a shower if you want. He'll entertain the guests. Kripa's haldi will take longer; maybe an hour or so"

"That's too long" he said "lets go in there" he pointed

"Dude" laksh started "no men allowed"

"I know"

"Then, how the heck do you suppose us to go in there?"

"Simple, lets go like ladies"

"Are you mad?" josh exclaimed "we look no where near ladies"

"So; we can be one of them fat ones"

"Yeah right, with the stubble we all have right now"

"Oh come on; I'm serious"

"Ok" Kavya said "I'm with it; I've been dying to see Anjali"

Josh sighed "fine, I'll see if I can get a hand on Minakshi"

"I'm totally against the idea" laksh exclaimed with Akshat and Shabbir joining in.

"Why?" he asked

"I'm not buying trouble for myself" Akshat reasoned

"And besides, if we agree where do we get the clothes from"

"Moms clothes" Angad explained "we'll fit in that"

"Why don't you just use Kripa'" Kavya suggested

All the boys stared at him like he was stupid "Her clothes will go no further down than my neck' she's really small in front of me"

Laksh smirked "yeah, she's marrying a giant" he stopped laughing after receiving a glare from Angad "joking" he put his hands up.

The rest of the boys laughed and headed upstairs. After Angad showered, cleaning off the haldi; they all crept in Tulsi's room and dressed into saris or salwar suits, whatever suited them.

Minutes later the boys entered the ladies function, drifting off to there own directions for there own girls. Kavya walked towards Anjali. He was dressed in Tulsi's red salwar suit which flopped down due to the wideness. It held golden embroidery which irritated him. His head was covered with a scarf, hiding his face away. He went and stood next to Anjali "Hello" he greeted in a girlish voice

Anjali turned around on hearing the weird sound "oh, hello" she greeted "do I know you?"

He snapped out of his dream world; he was mesmerized seeing Anjali dressed in a green blue lengha, her hair curled making her look gorgeous "oh; I'm kamini"

"Kamini?" she said confused "are you mom's friend?"

"Oh, yes"

She smiled "Mom's over there" she pointed

"I know" he replied "I thought I'd meet her beautiful daughter"

She smiled a little uncomfortably "thank you" she looked towards Minakshi to find a similar women but more huge and dressed in a sari instead "why have you go a scarf over your face?" she questioned

"Oh umm, it's a custom in my family"

"Oh, but it's a ladies function, you can take it off"

"No" he shrieked "I mean I'm fine"

"Take it off" she said suspiciously"

"No, I can't"

"You can" she pulled the edge "take it off" and the scarf slipped off revealing Kavya "Kavya" she exclaimed "what the heck?"

He quickly pulled the scarf onto his head "hi" he said comically

"What are you doing here?"

"Relax" he said "I'm not the only one here. See its josh" he pointed "laksh, Akshat, Shabbir and Angad"

Anjali gasped "this is a ladies function you moron"

He frowned "I've come all the way here transformed into a womann to meet you and you're swearing at me"

"Oh shut up" she pushed his hands "and what the hell? You've got moms clothes on, she'll kill you all"

"That's not my fault; it was Angad's idea"

"Ughh, hopeless" they continued arguing whist Angad went to meet his lady love. He sat beside Kripa who sat alone presently. She was surprised to see a big bulky lady beside her, covering her face but pushed the thought aside as being Angad's relative or aunt. Angad sat next to her admiring her sexy look in the strapless top. He wanted to so badly kiss her, caress every part of her body but he couldn't. He scooped some haldi in his broad palms and aimed straight for her bare waist. She gasped at the touch as shivers went down her spine "Angad" she whispered looking at him.

He smiled at her recognition "yeah" he whispered "I was missing you" he said caressing her waist where the haldi was jammed.

"What are you doing here?" she asked "your not supposed to be here" she pushed his hand away "go "

He rubbed his hands to her bare arms "I'm here to see you sweetheart"

"I don't care" she pushed his hand again "leave me alone"

His hands travelled to her upper chest "Oh come on Kripa; I love you, I couldn't stay without you"

She looked at him wide eyed, her face flushed "don't touch me" she said pushing his hands away. But he was adamant.

"I can touch you all I like and where ever I like" he said caressing her neck

"Angad" she clenched her teeth "everyone's watching"

"So?" he said moving his impatient hands to her back "who knows it's me; they just think it's some lady" Kripa pursed her lips as someone tapped Angad "leave me alone" he said pushing the hand away.

"Angad" the voice called

He gulped and turned his head, immediately removing his hands from kripa's body "Hi mom" he greeted as Tulsi, Parvati and Nitya stood behind him with Anjali giggling from behind.

Tulsi caught him from the ear, pushing him out along side the other boys. They locked the doors to avoid such a scene again. Kripa and Anjali sat side to side giggling. Later the boys were lectured several times for there impatient act and warned.

Finally the day Angad had been waiting for had arrived. They would take the round of the fire once again; taking vows to be with each other. Last time it was a compromise for Kripa but this time he knew it was nothing but love from her side. His love for her had grown even more. He stood in front of the mirror admiring himself in his creamy beige sherwani with maroon embroidery. He shaved his stubble, keeping a clear face. He smelled of the fresh cologne he had applied. He placed the maroon silky scarf around his neck and called his friends "how do I look?" he asked nervous

"You look great" Kavya patted "Kripa will love it"

Angad smiled and thanked after Kavya helped him with his traditional maroon and beige turban for the wedding rituals.

Meanwhile Kripa sat in front of the mirror in the small room provided by the wedding hall. She stared at herself, blushing, thinking what Angad would think seeing her like this. Kashish and Minakshi had helped her dress into a maroon lengha. Her scarf was set to leave her stomach bare in the middle, covering the rest; she knew it would arouse Angad. Her blouse was waist high with a low cut neck; decorated beautifully in gold and bronze embroidery along with maroon and beige bead work. The scarf was styled on her head further back, allowing the tikka and other jewels to be seen. Her ears were accompanied by heavy jumka's and her thin swan like neck with a beautiful kundan set. She had a small nose pin in her noise to enhance her beauty; she knew Angad would love it.

The make up artists had performed dark make up on her, making her look a little bigger. Her eyes were adored with dark eye liner outlining her huge brown eyes. The base was set in a bronze tone with maroon colour seeping through it enhancing her eyes. Her already flushed cheeks were puffed rosy and her lips were accompanied with maroon lipstick; outlined carefully and shapely, making her lips desirable. She covered her face in her palms with shy as Kashish and Minakshi continued to tease her.

Soon enough, Angad stood in front of his sister in law, Kashish with the silver plate being rounded many times. She rubbed her thumb on his forehead leaving a red mark and smiled moving aside after a few rituals.

Angad sat at the small set up temple waiting impatiently for his bride. His eyes stuck on he stairs where she would descend from. He was mesmerized by her beauty once she stepped down the stairs. She looked beautiful; beautiful was less of a word to use. His hungry eyes caressed her beauty, landing on her bare stomach. He knew she left it bare on purpose; she was trying to seduce him. He grinned watching his bride descend as her lowered eyes shivered in nervousness.

Kashish helped her settle next to Angad as the priest started to chant the sacred vows of marriage. The priest held there hands together after there exchange of garlands and poured all sorts of things. Angad caressed her soft hands as she struggled a little flushed. Anjali came and tied the scarves of the bride and groom together being the groom's sister and helped Kripa up for the seven rounds. Angad held her hand leading in four rounds, letting her lead in three per tradition. He helped her sit down again, pressing her hands softly; telling her with his eyes how beautiful she was. Soon he filled her starting hair parting it with red vermillion and tied the mangalsutra around her neck whispering words of love to his beloved; leaving her red.

Kripa and Angad stood side by side on the entrance of Khanna house. Tulsi rounded the silver utensil in front of the couple, blessing the couple. She helped Kripa tip a bowl of rice and thereafter spread her sacred steps in the red vermillion colours on the white marble floor.

Soon the couple were settled in the living room where friends and family danced about, enjoying and entertaining the newly weds. Angad caught kripa's hands in his, fiddling with her fingers as she struggled "when will this finished?" he muttered

Kripa smiled and said "be patient"

"I can't" he looked at her. It was the first time she spoke to him today "I want to kiss you right now but I can't"

"Stop getting impatient" she repeated whilst blushing

He grinned "you make me want to kiss you more when you blush and that parting in your attire is just arousing me so it's best you—"

There small conversation was interrupted by Anjali who took there hands "come on guys, time for some fun" she pulled them to the centre where a silver bowl stood mixed with vermillion. She dropped a ring in the milky vermillion and said "get started, lets see who rules over who?"

They dipped there hands into the reddish liquid in search of the ring. Angad caught her hand distracting her, making her blush every minute. They caught the ring together and held hands, taking it out at the same time whilst the crowd around them howled.

Later Kripa was taken to Angad's room. Kashish and Nandini helped her sit in her bridal attire; in a traditional pose. They left and found a crowd outside the room where Anjali demanded of money "no, your not allowed; first the money then Kripa"

"I never gave money before so I wont today"

"Well" Anjali crossed her arms "I don't mind taking it every day but I want it today" she demanded

"Come on Anju" Kavya argued "let the poor guy see his wife; he hasn't been with her for days"

Anjali rolled her eyes "nope; first the money"

Kavya gave his hand to Anjali "you can take me instead" He laughed seeing her flush.

After quite an argument; angad played the sum of Rs 10,000 and walked into his room locking it securely. He looked at his wife so demure with the scarf covering her face. He smirked and sat next to her to start there wedding night.

Angad watched his petite wife silently sit on the bed. He smiled and spoke "you looked wonderful today" he grinned when she didn't reply; it gave him the feeling of love. He knew she was blushing; she always did when he was near her and today they had a special reason "ok, enough with the blushing; I don't want to sit here all night; I have plans" she still didn't answer; he shook his head and spoke again "I just said enough of the blushing Kripa; come on baby, say something" she still said nothing; he became curious and worried "are you alright Kripa?" still no answer "ok; this is getting scary; enough of the joke" she still stayed the same way "Kripa" he held her shoulders to feel something hard. His hands felt down the solid arms. Frowning he lifted the veil to shriek. He found the mask from the movie ghost on a solid dummy. Only three people knew he was dead scared of that mask "Kripa" he called; knowing it was her trick. He saw the curtains move and grinned knowing his bride stood behind it giggling "Kripa" he called again to keep her in the pretence that he was looking for her. He walked forward and pulled the curtains apart to find his demure wife giggling. He sighed "you know I'm scared of that mask"

"Yeah" she answered walking towards the solid dummy; stripping her previous bridal wear off her "I can't believe you fell for it, I mean you didn't even realize what it was wearing" she teased

He rolled his eyes "it wasn't funny you know"

She chuckled "I know but I wanted to see you scared for once"

"Yeah yeah" he enclosed her in his arms as she tucked the previous bridal dress away "you're so cute" he said biting her cheek.

She groaned and rubbed her cheek "since birth" she turned around facing him.

He smiled and took her hands in his "I love you"

She blinked her eyes and kissed his nose "me too"

"Say it properly" he whined circling her waist

"How?" she asked wrapping her arms around his neck

"Say I love you" he whispered kissing her earlobe

"Hmm" she moaned "I'm not in the mood"

He frowned "what do you mean not in the mood; please Kripa, stop teasing me; at least for today" he rubbed his nose with hers

She smiled "Ok, I" she started

"You"

"Love"

"Love" he repeated nuzzling her neck

"Myself" she giggled as his frown deepened. She kissed his cheek and pressed on the lines of his forehead "I love you" she whispered

He grinned and kissed the corner of her mouth "now that's better" His arms tightened around her as his lips explored her swan like neck. She closed her eyes feeling his hands on her. She groaned and arched giving him further access to her neck. His hands tugged onto her bridal scarf; helping her out of the pins. He placed the material on the bed and grinned at his wife who stood in her short blouse and lengha. His hands slid on her bare stomach as he kissed her shoulders from behind. She moaned and pulled away, looking at him with a naughty glint in her eyes. He looked at her confused then smirked watching her slip out off the heavy kundan jewellery. He walked forward helping her; his lips caressed the skin where her jewellery once touched. Once she freed her long thick hair into graceful curls; he held her face in his and kissed her deeply. His mouth explored every corner of hers mouth; evading the hidden territories. She groaned and held onto his sherwani's collar. She unsnapped the collar, pulling the sherwani off his torso. He was dressed in a simple white vest underneath. She smiled and kissed his chest; arousing his senses "don't do this to me Kripa" he whispered "you're making me crazy"

She smiled and continued; going further. Soon enough she released him of his vest leaving him in his jeans he had changed into to feel easier. She pressed lustful kisses to his torso; making him groan in pleasure. His hands pulled her hair back, pulling her up and took possession of her mouth. She moaned in protest but settled against his mouth, feeling a sensational shiver. Her hands travelled up his torso as his played with the hook of her blouse, not daring to open it "open it" she whispered between kisses. He looked at her, unsure of her words. She playfully traced his lips with her tongue "I want to be yours tonight; I want you body, mind and soul"

He grinned widely hearing those words but was surprised when she pushed him away. She looked at him mischievously; her hands going to her back and then he heard it. He heard her blouse unsnap. He gulped and watched her as she let the heavy material slip off her arms, revealing her full softness to his hungry eyes. He gulped, frozen to his spot. She was beautiful. His mouth watered in desire as he watched her heavy lengha drop to the floor, exposing her creamy long legs. She knew what effect she was having on him. She enjoyed watching his stunned expressions. She walked towards him seductively as his eyes never left her serene beauty. Her hands slipped over his arms; pulling him closer; her softness clashing with his broad chest. He gasped feeling her bare body with his. He felt her right hand slide down his torso; down to his jeans; unhooking them. He wheezed; she was taking control and he didn't realize.

Not being able to handle her dominating hands; his hands pulled her closer; one holding her bare hip whilst the other caressed her bare back. His Mouth pressed to hers as his jeans slithered down his long muscular legs. He stepped out of them; taking steps towards the decorated bed; made for the purpose of love making. He breathed hard, pulling away from the breath taking kiss and lay her down on the soft white covers.

She stared into his desired eyes; seeing the hunger and groaned as he captured her softness in his mouth; licking, biting, suckling on her peaks. She arched giving him more access as his mouth kissed every part of her body; his hands touched every part of her skin. He kissed her till she reached the peaks of desire. Once he was sure she was ready; he parted her legs and slid into her as she let out a shriek which was muffled with his lips on hers.

They made love to each other all night; taking short breaks in between; satisfying each other in there blissful love. Tired after the several sessions of love making, Kripa slept peacefully on Angad's chest as his arms circled her in a possessive manner. She sighed blissfully; she was now Mrs Angad Khanna in all terms; body, mind and soul.

Pyaar
Part Nineteen

Kripa's eyes fluttered open with the strong sunlight penetrating through the curtains. Once her eyes were fully open she looked around at her surrounding; there clothes were scattered across the room. She looked towards Angad who was wide awake staring at her beautiful face; she blushed seeing him gaze at her; suddenly feeling shy she pulled her arms towards her bare chest.

Angad grinned watching his wife flush "good morning" he whispered in her ear; then kissing it. He watched her already pink cheeks darken "it indeed is a very good morning" he said holding her waist "last night was the best night of my life" Kripa lowered her eyes; her arms crushing into her chest "don't" he whispered "last night you were so bold; what happened now?" he teased.

She frowned at his teasing and hit his chest with her fists "Angad" she whined

Angad laughed holding her fists and kissed her lips "last night you loved me so much and this morning your beating me; very bad" he kissed her cheek "I loved it last night"

She blushed as he pulled her closer "leave me" she mumbled

"No" he pulled her closer; nuzzling her neck "now that I know I can love you; I won't leave a chance" his lips brushed her throat as she moaned.

"What time is it?" she asked to distract him

"Hmm" his lips travelled down her sloping shoulders "I don't know; it was around nine the last time I checked"

"What?" Kripa jerked away and looked at the clock "Oh my god Angad; it's almost half ten; we've never got up so late"

Angad pulled Kripa back; his lips brushing her collar bone "it doesn't matter Kripa; we're not expected to wake up so early and anyway we've never made love like this either so you didn't know how tiring it was" he said huskily "I wouldn't mind reminding you"

"Angad" she hit his chest "bad boy" she pouted

He kissed her pout "as you say" he kissed her deeply exploring her mouth; as she moaned and kissed back; they parted breathing heavily "now that's what you call a kiss"

Kripa smiled and kissed his cheek "I love you"

"Me too" he kissed her forehead. She gathered the cover around her and stood up; Angad held her hand "where do you think your going?"

"To take a shower" she answered and threw the spare cover at him. He covered himself and stood up; scooping her in his arms "what are you doing?" Kripa questioned "I need to have a shower Angad"

"I know; I'm taking you to the bathroom"

Kripa smiled fakely holding his neck "I have feet Angad"

"I know but I thought since I'm giving you company in the shower, I can take you as well"

Kripa's mouth parted "you are not having a shower with me; please Angad, wasn't last night enough"

"I can never have enough of you honey" he growled biting her soft skin

"Angad leave me" she fidgeted in his arms. He rushed to the bathroom closing the door with his leg. She squirmed and protested but soon gave in to Angad's wishes; moaning and groaning as he made love to her in the shower.

Meanwhile; downstairs breakfast had been served much earlier. The young boys and girls sat on the sofa's to the corner discussing there plans; waiting for the wedded couple "what the heck man?" josh started "there taking too long now"

"Leave them alone josh" Kavya said "there probably asleep"

"Besides, if there not then they wouldn't want to be disturbed right now. I mean you wouldn't if you were with Minakshi" laksh caught the cushion Minakshi threw at him "what?" he asked

"Nothing" josh sat beside Minakshi "lets go and wake them up" he said

"Let them enjoy there privacy josh" Minakshi said

"They will get privacy but we have some stuff to discuss with Angad"

"The stuff can wait" Charu intervened "leave the love birds alone"

"I will once he answers us"

"Will you stop it" Anjali said "leave them alone; do something else for a while"

"Oh please; no lectures" josh stood up "anyone coming with me" The boys sighed and followed behind whilst the girls simply watched and shook there heads.

On the other hand; Kripa stood in front of the mirror dressed in a blue and silver traditional suit doing her make up whilst Angad kept distracting her nuzzling her neck every minute "Angad stop it" she said for the third time "you've had more than enough"

Angad pressed his body to kripa's "I can never have enough of you" he kissed her bare shoulders

Kripa frowned "please Angad; just a few minutes, everyone's waiting for us downstairs"

Angad turned her around and pulled her closer "and I'm only waiting for you" he said in a husky voice. Kripa's eyes lowered. Angad grinned, leaned forward and brushed his lips on hers then savouring them to be disturbed with a loud knock on the door.

Angad continued to nibble on his wife's soft petals when the knock became louder. Kripa groaned into his mouth an pushed him away "go open the door" she ordered shyly

He grinned watching crimson shades defuse into her cheeks and moved forward touching her cheeks "later" he whispered "lets finish first" he leaned down to capture her lips to be pushed again "come on Kripa; lets just ignore them"

"Angad go" Kripa pushed him towards the door "everyone's waiting for us"

Angad frowned muttering "I'm going to kill whoever is at the door" he opened the door to find his friends in front of him grinning like fools "Couldn't you find a better time; I was busy"

The boys sniggered and howled "you might have been busy but we've been waiting for ages" josh complained

"Exactly, we've got so much to talk about" laksh added

"And your shouting at us" Kavya said

"Now that doesn't seem fair" Shabbir said

Everyone stared at Akshat to make his comment "Uhh; you want to say something"

"Thank you Akshat" he turned to the other boys "learn from Akshat not to disturb; you wouldn't want to be disturbed when your with your better half" he sighed "anyways; lets go" he stepped out to be interrupted.

"Isn't Kripa coming?" josh asked

"Oh, that's non of your business; you lot go, I'll be with you in a few minutes"

"Minutes or hours?" laksh grinned

Angad glared at him "are you going or do I have to kick you out?"

"We're going" Kavya said

"Gosh; now that you're married again you've forgotten your friends" josh sulked walking out

Angad laughed and embraced Kripa from the back after closing the door. Kripa shrieked and sighed seeing Angad "you scared me"

He kissed her loudly on her cheek and said "sorry; now give me a kiss quickly so I can go"

She raised her brow "what about the many I gave you before?"

"That was practice; now I want the real kiss"

"You're not getting anything" she answered turning in his arms

"Then I guess I'll have to take it myself" he smirked and pressed his lips to hers enjoying his few minutes.

Angad sat surrounded by his eager friends "now what is it?" he asked irritated

Josh looked around to make sure no one was near by "How was your night?" he asked mischievously

Angad raised his brow "It was great; but you lot are acting like it was my first time"

"It was" laksh blurted

Angad looked mortified "How do you know?"

Josh hit laksh's head and said "well you don't consider us friends but Kavya does; he shared it"

Angad looked at Kavya with an I-will-kill-you look whilst Kavya stared back with a What-did-I-do look. Kavya shrugged his shoulders saying "come on man; big deal"

"Yeah very big deal" Angad snapped "it was meant to be between us two"

"Look Angad; if you didn't like us knowing then we're sorry" josh apologized

"But you should be sorry" laksh complained

"Exactly; you don't treat us like friends" Shabbir added

"Ok" Angad sighed "sorry guys; I should have told you"

"It's ok; your forgiven" josh raised his brows "so where were we?"

"Yeah; umm; how was last night?" Akshat asked. The boys continued with there conversation of the previous night, making Angad spill all the secrets he kept away.

Meanwhile Kripa was in a similar situation. Nandini and Kashish sat beside her with her other friends standing around interrogating "why didn't you tell us Kripa?" Nandini said

"Weren't you happy with this marriage?"

"And what is this; all of you have made me a stranger" Nandini complained

"Bhabi, leave her alone" Anjali came and hugged her "your making her nervous"

Minakshi laughed "Aww, look at her, she's going all red. What has Angad done to you?" Minakshi winked

Charu joined in "stop blushing and get started with the details

Kripa flushed with mortification "nothing happened in particular" she said

"Oh come on Kripa; we're dying to know how your night went?" Krishna tulsi spoke

"I'd like to know as well" Anjali clarified whilst Kripa turned deeper in shade until she spilled out her night.

Angad's eyes were stuck on Kripa as she conversed with the many guests at the wedding reception. She had chosen to wear a sari in the colour of pink; her back was fenced with an effort of merely a few strings. Her clothes were decorated with dark pink and bronze embroidery. Her neck adorned with a simple necklace set whilst she wore long earrings touching her swan like neck. Her hair was done in an up do rather than her normal open hair. Her face as always was fresh even in the slightly dark make up; what tempted him the most were those hot pink lips.

Not being able to resist her look he walked up to her "excuse me ladies" he said taking kripa's hands in his.

"Where are you taking me Angad?" Kripa asked as he pulled her to a corner of the hall

He swallowed and simply pressed his lips to hers leaving her struggling; but soon relaxing getting lost in the world of passion. Angad parted and stared down at her face "you look beautiful" he whispered in a husky tone.

Kripa stared up into his eyes "thanks" her gaze lowered "next time find a more private place"

He giggled and kissed her loud on the mouth "we'll see next time" he took her hand "shall we dance?"

Kripa smiled and walked forward with him where many other couples danced after they shared there first dance. Angad's hands took hold of kripa's small waist whilst her arms lifted to his neck. They danced staring into each others eyes. Kripa broke eyes contact with the feel of Angad's large hands caressing her bare back "Angad; what do you think your doing?" Kripa muttered

He looked down at her with a glint in his eyes "dancing with you my love" he pulled her closer

"Angad stop it" she said

Angad smirked "stop me if you can darling" he twirled her around in his arms; her back pressed to his chest. His hands travelled to her bare stomach; caressing her navel line

"Angad; people are watching"

"There not" he blew air in her ear "stop complaining" he pressed a kiss to her neck with many people adoring the couple whilst elderly women passed comments on the new generation.

Kavya and Anjali danced in each others arms as well. They had decided to tell there parents on holi; it was celebration of colour and happiness so maybe no one would protest. Now that Kripa and Angad's wedding was out of the way they didn't see any problem in saying they loved each other

Whereas Angad was simply busy romancing with his wife; stealing lustful kisses in between; caressing her when he had a chance. It was enjoyable to be in a proper relationship with his wife and he used it to his full advantage whilst Kripa protested but gave up in front of his will; her thoughts revolving around him and only him.

It had been three days since the reception when the celebration of Holi arrived. Kripa and Anjali had planned before hand how to celebrate holi. They had decided they would wish holi to everyone whilst they were asleep; letting everyone greet each other with colored faces.

Anjali silently crept into the guest room where Kavya slept with Shabbir on his side. She colored shabbir's face with light sprinkles of colour. When she turned to Kavya she sprinkled color when Kavya turned his side, taking Anjali with him. His eyes opened with Anjali's body weight as Anjali looked horrified with colour sprinkled on her own face "Anjali" Kavya looked at her "what are you doing here? And what's this colour for?"

Anjali sighed "its holi today so I came to wish you but you were asleep so I sat by you but you made me fall in your sleep and now the colours all over me and you" she complained.

"Oh" he grinned "thanks" he kissed her lips "happy holi sweet heart.

Anjali smiled "happy holi to you to; now close your eyes and go to sleep; I'll wake you up later; for now I have to go; umm moms waiting for me downstairs"

"Do you have to go?"

"Yeah; leave me"

He let her go and turned to the other side to find Shabbir colored "why is he colored?" he asked accusingly

"Well the whole tray fell; what do you expect?" she reasoned and walked out the room leaving Kavya shrugging his shoulders.

Meanwhile Kripa lay next to Angad colouring his face. As he was the last one she found it quite fascinating and colored different patterns on his face surprised he didn't wake up. Anjali walked into the room and giggled seeing Angad's face. Kripa looked back and spoke "you done?"

"Yeah; but what are you doing? You've made Bhai's face quite artistic" she teased

Kripa smiled "I got held" she sat up "but it was fun" she spoke "your brother sleeps like a dead man"

Anjali chuckled "yeah and on the other side Kavya woke up and saw me covered with colour; god knows how I saved myself but I managed it"

Kripa grinned "interesting; I'm going to have a shower now; everyone can wake up shouting as much as they like"

"Yeah" Anjali stood up "I'll see you later then"

"Me too" Kripa walked towards the bathroom after wishing Anjali 'good luck'

Minute's later Angad woke up with the sound of shouting. It was worse than his alarm he thought and scratched his head. He looked beside him to find Kripa missing; he frowned and walked to bathroom knocking on it "who is it?" Kripa called

"It's me" he answered "hurry up"

"I'll be out in a while" she answered. Minutes later she walked out dressed in a white salwar suit with slight brown embroidery and her mangalsutra around her neck. She glanced at Angad wanting to laugh so badly but controlled and walked towards the closet. Angad stopped her midway leaning forward for a morning kiss when Kripa stopped him "not now; later"

"Why?" he frowned

"You know I don't like kissing you when you don't brush your teeth"

"But my teeth aren't brushed when I make love to you either" he confessed

"Angad" she scolded "just go brush your teeth and have a shower"

Angad sighed "fine" and walked towards the bathroom then turned back "Have I got a spot on my cheek; I can see something but I'm not sure"

"Go look in the mirror then"

Angad rolled his eyes "gosh woman; keep your mood straight" and he walked into the bathroom. He turned to his shaving cabinet taking out his shaving necessities with his brush and turned to the mirror to shriek. He placed the shaving necessities on the sink and walked outside to find Kripa laughing at his face "you did this, didn't you?" he asked she continued giggling "stop laughing and answer me"

"No" she shook her head between chuckles

"Yeah right; like your going to admit it" she grinned still chuckling "you are going to pay for this my dear wife?" he said devilishly

He rushed towards Kripa pulling her up in his arms and rubbed his face to hers; then rubbing it to her clothes "Angad" she whined "you destroyed my clothes"

"And what about my face" he answered

She dusted her clothes "I have to take a shower again thanks to you" she glared

"My pleasure" he smirked and scooped her in his arms

"Angad leave me" she kicked her legs

"I'm only saving time darling" he kissed her cheek and walked into the bathroom with Kripa kicking her legs. He let her slide down his body in the bathroom after locking the door and peeled her layers after engulfing her into the passion of love with his sweet kisses and words.

Everyone sat on the breakfast table in silence, consuming there breakfast. Tulsi broke the silence "Who covered everyone's face with colour this morning?" she asked

Kripa and Anjali looked away nervously "we're waiting for an answer" Mihir voiced

"Kripa probably did it" Parvati spoke eating a morsel

Kripa looked at her mother stunned and embarrassed "no; it can't be Kripa" tulsi supported "she hasn't ever done such a thing"

"Mom" Angad intervened taking kripa's hand "Kripa did it"

Tulsi frowned "Kripa did you really?"

Kripa looked towards tulsi and replied "yes mom" but quickly added "but I wasn't alone" Anjali glared at her "no; yes, I mean it was only me"

Tulsi lifted a brow "who was it?"

"No one mom; it was me"

"Oh come on Kripa" Angad squeezed her hand "speak up"

"Seriously Angad; there was no one with me" she stuttered

Kavya grinned and sang "jhoot bole kawa kaate" Anjali nudged him irritated "aunty, don't you think Anjali is looking a little too nervous"

Tulsi looked towards her suspiciously then sighed "Anjali" she glared "you and Kripa are not going to play holi" she sounded her verdict.

Angad dropped his food to the plate and moaned "come on mom, you can't do that" tulsi looked at him sternly "I mean; its kripa's first holi after marriage"

Tulsi smiled not being able to control "I was joking" she looked towards Angad "it shows how much you care for your sister" she teased

Angad looked down embarrassed whilst Kripa smiled shyly.

The whole family stood in front of the idols, worshipping there gods for the holi prayers. Kripa stood next to Angad who held her hand time to time; distracting Kripa from the religious prayer. Kavya and Anjali stood together with Kavya trying to appease Anjali who stood annoyed at his complaining earlier.

After the prayers the adults moved inside leaving the children to enjoy the colours of holi. Holi would be a little over the board for there age as they would put it.

Anjali and Kripa were the central of attention for there act in the morning; everyone drenched them with colour till satisfied. Angad enjoying kripa's wet clothed body contact whilst Kavya finally managed to soothe Anjali.

Kavya pulled Anjali to a corner and took her hand kissing it "ready?" he asked

She nodded "a little nervous"

"Don't worry everything will go fine" he kissed her forehead

She smiled and hugged his waist "you know you are very bad"

"Oh really" he looked down "why's that?"

She looked up "you soaked me" she spoke

He grinned and pecked her "cute" he took her hand "lets go" and they walked inside to reveal there fling in front of there parents.

Kripa and Angad danced to the beat of the heavy drums along with there friends immersed in there own world. Angad was half drunk after consuming a few glasses of Bhang.

He held onto kripa's shoulders dancing whilst Kripa held him giggling at his state "Kripa lets go to our room"

"Why?" she asked confused "what's the problem here"

"There's no problem but I can't kiss you here; I can't make love to you" he whispered

"Angad" Kripa pushed him away shy "you've always got that on your mind"

He shook his head "nope "it's been on my head for the past four days he reminded. He kissed her cheek and lifted her in his arms twirling her around whilst she giggled holding onto him

"Angad careful"

He pecked her lips "I wont let anything happen to you sweetheart"

"Angad" she whined mortified "you'll never changed"

"I wouldn't want to either" he looked into her eyes; placing her to her feet; soon both immersed in playing with the colours again

Kavya and Anjali walked in hand in hand. The elders stared at them and giggled at there coloured state "What's wrong; aren't you enjoying yourself?" tulsi spoke

Kavya shook his head "we are; we just wanted to tell you something"

"What is it?"

"Actually Anjali wanted to say it"

Anjali looked horrified "mom; Kavya was going to"

"No aunty; Anjali was---"

"Ok; quit it" Nitya looked at Kavya "Kavya say it"

"Well you see" he fumbled with his fingers "I and Anjali want to say"

"We'll know later who wants to say what"

"Ok; I'm kind of in love with"

"Anjali" Nitya sentenced

Anjali and Kavya looked at her nervously and were surprised to see the casual look; they looked at each other and sighed in relief.

"What's wrong?" Nitya spoke finding there relived but dumfounded expressions

"How do you know?" Kavya asked

Mihir grinned "Thank your brother" Mihir said to Anjali "he came a while ago to get something and blurted it out"

Kavya clenched his fist "he is so dead" he mumbled

"Don't you think you should thank him" said Ravi "even though he doesn't know what he said"

Kavya looked down embarrassed "so?" he said looking up

"What so?" Nitya asked

"Do you accept our relationship?" he asked

"No" tulsi said seriously "I don't"

"But mom" Anjali spoke "I love Kavya"

Kavya held onto Anjali's hand "yeah; and I love Anjali; what's the problem"

The elders smiled watching there're support and open confession "we were joking" Nitya spoke "Angad told us but it was quite evident with the way you two were acting"

Anjali looked down shy whilst Kavya grinned shamelessly scratching his head "now go outside and enjoy" Ravi said laughing "its holi"

They smiled and left after a "Thanks"

Angad held kripa's waist with his head buried in her hair as he whispered sweet nothings in her ear. She giggled and tried to push him away but it went it in vain. Soon his lips reached her neck; Kripa groaned pushing him away "Angad; not here" she whispered

Angad grinned shamelessly taking her in his arms again "then where?" he asked romantically. There small session was interrupted with a tap on Angad's broad shoulder "Who is it?" Angad whined "can't you see I'm busy" he said digging his head in kripa's neck.

Kripa pushed Angad away again and straightened her self "sorry; umm he's a little drunk" Kripa reasoned flushed

Kavya and Anjali smiled "its' alright; we know how besotted Angad is with you" Kavya turned towards Angad and hugged him "Thanks Angad; you made our job much easier"

"What job?" Angad asked confused

"You told everyone about us" Anjali answered hugging Angad

Angad looked baffled "when?"

Kripa sighed and took his arm "come inside and have some lemon water; then you might remember"

"No" Angad took his arms away "I want to enjoy; lets go and have some more bhang" he said

"You are not taking a drop of that" Kripa pulled his arm" you're already drunk"

"Leave him Kripa" Kavya said "its holi; you're supposed to get drunk"

"No Kavya; Kripa is right. Bhai is drunk"

"You dont know anything Anjali" Angad stepped forward taking Kavya "lets compete Kavya; me and you"

"Sounds good" Kavya leapt away with Angad; going towards the table with buckets and jugs filled with bhang accompanied by many glasses.

Kripa sighed and followed saying "lets stop them; I don't want Angad getting to drunk"

"I wouldn't want Kavya either" the two giggled at there worries and rushed towards there better half's. By the time they were at the table; they found a fourth glass in there hands. Kripa took the cup off Angad; whilst Anjali did the same with Kavya "that's enough" she said. Angad frowned and snatched the glass from her, consuming it in a gulp; whilst Anjali kept a firm grip on the glass, preventing Kavya's attempts. Kripa glared at him and said "that's it Angad"

"No; I'm going to have more" he announced picking another glass up

Kripa took the glass and said "fine" she pulled the glass to herself "then we'll join you as well"

Angad grinned whilst Anjali looked horrified "oh really" Kripa winked at Anjali

"Yeah" Anjali answered

Angad's grin widened "go ahead then" he folded his arms waiting a few seconds "see I knew it. You can't do it Kripa" he took the glass from her to gulp it down but was astonished when Kripa grabbed it and gulped it down in one go. Angad smirked whilst Anjali and Kavya watched her shocked.

"Kripa" Anjali exclaimed "you weren't supposed to drink that"

"I see" Angad said scratching his chin

Kavya grinned "what about you Anju; aren't you going to join her" Kavya teased

"No way" she exclaimed

"Hmm" Angad leaned forward on the table and lifted another glass "only one" he teased "can't take anymore"

Kripa glared at him and took the other glass from his hand spilling it down her throat. In another few minutes Kripa had spilled six full glasses down her throat. Anjali tried to stop her constantly whilst Angad enjoyed watching his wife facing the challenge. His pleasure turned into concern when he realized what he had done. She lifted a seventh glass to her lips when Angad snatched it from her; she had never taken anything intoxicating so she was practically out of her senses; her voice slurred as she swayed with the bhangra beats, drinking the glasses of bhang rhythmically "that's it Kripa" Angad announced taking the glass

Kripa frowned and jumped to catch the glass "give it back to me"

"No" he answered firmly holding her waist "no more"

She pouted and crossed her arms "fine" she turned towards the table of jugs and buckets and pounced to pick another glass but was lifted in the air "Angad" she whined as he held her tightly "put me down"

"Kavya hold this" he handled the glass of bhang to Kavya and held Kripa against him; blowing off her light punches

"You need help" Kavya offered

"No, I'll handle her" Angad said as held her tightly preventing her harmless blows

"Are you sure Bhai?" Anjali said stepping forward

"very" he answered tipsy himself "you two enjoy; I'll be with Kripa upstairs"

"Ok" Kavya and Anjali watched as Angad walked his intoxicated wife to his room "she's a hard job" Kavya commented

"Well that's because she's drunk thanks to you and Bhai provoking her"

"Oh come on; it's not our fault"

"And you never take the blame either" Anjali stated walking off with Kavya trailing behind

Meanwhile Angad managed to take Kripa too there room after giving the elders a valid explanation. He finally set his protesting wife free and dropped her on the bed. He sighed and sat next to her after closing the door but was stunned when Kripa pulled him down. He gulped and watched her dishevelled beauty. She was beautiful in the messiest states. He caressed her cheek as she closed her eyes feeling the passion. She pulled him closer; leaving his manly lips inches away.

Angad stared down into his wife's big expressive eyes; it was very less likely she took the romantic role; it was him most of the time; but when she did, she was lovable. He swallowed a ball of passion as he watched kripa's slightly parted lips, felt her crawling hands. She leaned forward towards his lips as he waited patiently for his possession. His own hands caressed her waist; loving the feeling of her bare skin under her kurta "I hate you" she whispered near his lips

"Why?" he whispered back

"You never let me do what I want, you always take rule"

He blew hot air on her lips "now do what you want; I'm all yours"

"Really?" she asked as she caressed his spine

"Really" he nudged his nose with hers "I'm here for you"

She smiled and leaned forward; brushing past his lips; travelling to his ear. She bit his earlobe as he shrieked at her unexpected act. Kripa giggled as he rubbed his ear but her laughter died as his intense gaze pierced her soul. His eyes gawked at her innocence whilst she stared back at him nervous.

He leaned down, aiming for her pink luscious lips. He finally caught his possession with his mouth as she responded back with equal passion. They exchanged saliva as they tongues played with each others; touching and teasing each other. Soon his hands drifted to the snaps of her kurta. He unsnapped the hooks and set her free of her clothing soon enough with his in a heap beside the bed.

His lips bruised her body as he bit in her neck whilst she moaned pressing her fingers to his back. His lips caressed her slanting shoulders as he moved down to capture her softness in his mouth. He nibbled at her skin as she groaned with the pleasurable pain.

Soon Angad joined himself to her; making love to her; forgetting the playful atmosphere outside; the many people outside. All they cared for was one another; they wanted and needed each other and continued loving each other till they collapsed in each others arms; soon falling into a blissful slumber.

Three months had gone by in heavenly love. It had been almost eight months since Angad and Kripa had been married and they never regretted once about there sudden decision. As promised Kripa would visit Delhi once a month with Angad, however this time had gone alone. Angad's career had just started to build, Kripa had decided to keep career for later in life but Angad's career held importance for her so she made sure he attended every necessary meeting and forced him to live without her for the week.

Angad was quite disappointed and missed her badly; since they had been married, a day never went where they had never seen each other and here he hadn't seen her for a whole week. The week was cruel he thought as he sat in front of his laptop. His lips curved as the clock struck twelve; just a few more hours and Kripa would be in his arms with him. She was returning from Delhi today and he couldn't wait to get his hands on her. He wouldn't let her go without him again; he missed her too much to let her go.

He picked his mobile phone and dialled her number "hello" he heard

"Hi sweetheart" he answered to her music like voice

"Angad" she beamed

Angad smiled at his wife's anxious voice "how are you?"

"I'm fine" she replied "I can't wait to come back"

"Me too; where are you?"

"I'm in the waiting area; the flight boarding is in half an hour" she kissed the phone "I miss you"

"I miss you too" he pushed his hair back "this one week was like a whole lifetime"

"Hmm; I love you"

"Me too; what's wrong; you're a little romantic today"

"That's because I missed you so much. I can't wait to come back and be in your arms. I have a surprise for you"

"Surprise?" Angad asked "what is it?"

"If I tell you how will it be a surprise?"

He smiled "ok sugar but be quick, I'm leaving for the airport in an hour"

"Tell the plane driver that" she giggled

"You tell him on my behalf; say your husband is dying to take you in his arms"

Kripa giggled "ok; I'll see you in Mumbai then"

"Bye and love you" he kissed the phone

"Love you too" Kripa disconnected the phone smiling to herself

Angad frowned looking at his watch; all of the passengers of kripa's flight had arrived except her. Where was she? It had been three hours he was standing outside; waiting for the arrivals but there was no sign of her. He was getting impatient by the minute; worried for his wife. He had called her several times but her phone was switched off; maybe she hadn't switched it on again he assumed.

He walked towards the security to enquire but was disappointed and worried when they claimed that all the arrivals had arrived after there interrogation. Angad walked to a side and dialled Sujal's number "hello" Sujal answered

"Hello; Sujal bhaiya" Angad spoke

"Angad" Sujal said cheerfully "how are you? Has Kripa arrived?" he asked

"Huh but—"Angad held his head "she hasn't come yet and the security are saying there is no one else left who is coming from that flight"

"How's that possible; I dropped her off to the airport myself"

"I don't know; her phone is off as well"

"Don't worry Angad" Sujal assured whilst his voice trembled itself "I'll find out"

"Yes Bhaiya; I'll check up with the security again; please phone me if you find anything"

"I will Angad; I'll talk to you in a while" he disconnected the phone and rushed to the airport to interrogate

Faiza

Pyaar
Part Twenty

Angad sat beside the bed; sprawled on the floor with his wedding pictures spread around all across the bed. He stared down at the many pictures of him and Kripa together; smiling, laughing, cuddling each other. His tear stained cheeks were rough and gruff with the slightly grown beard. His eyes were red from the crying of months; his lips mouthing his beloved wife's name.

It had been five months since Kripa had gone missing. That horrible day was still fresh in his mind when his Kripa didn't return. He buried his face in his hands, bawling. He had searched for her so much but there was no sign of her. There was proof of her going into the airport but she had gone missing after visiting the toilets. The security cameras had seen her go into the toilets without arriving.

He lifted his face from his hands and opened the drawer next to him. He held a file in his hands; looking at the words again. Mrs Kripa Khanna's pregnancy reports; positive. They had got hold of her luggage and searched it thoroughly to find any clues but were left to a dead end. He had found her pregnancy reports in her bag with a small card she had bought to give to him with the reports. He had leaped with joy the moment he found out but was sombre the next finding the space next to him empty. His wife was missing and so was his unborn child.

He reported into the police who were still investigating in the case but they seemed to be lame. They had gotten no where except trying the security camera's in the airport.

He hadn't left a day when he wouldn't go to the airport, train station or the bus station, hoping to find Kripa step out of it, running into his arms. But it never happened; she never came and he would return home disappointed like every other day.

In the meantime Nandini had given birth to a healthy baby boy a month after kripa's disappearance. The birth of her son, Akaash had surely lightened the mood of the house but there was still dullness like never before. Everyone believed Kripa was no more; there was no news of her; no sign but Angad denied strong on his belief that his wife and child breathed.

Kavya and Anjali had got engaged a month before kripa's disappearance. There engagement had led Kavya to being desperate to have more; Anjali still studied in university and was almost through the year with two months left for her course. Kavya wanted to get married; he nagged her everyday but Anjali refused.

Angad's sorrow had made him a different person and Anjali could see the difference; everyone denied kripa's survival but Anjali stood by her brother's side with Nandini also supporting and reassured him every minute of every day. Kavya had stood by her side at first but soon his belief started to weaken. Instead his attention was diverted towards there marriage. He would pester Anjali everyday about there marriage. She would happily get married to him but her brother needed her; his sorrow was much more important than her marriage. She would always reply 'not yet Kavya; I wont marry you till Kripa returns. Bhai needs me right now' Kavya would often enrage at the answer, shout at her, argue but her decision was firm.

"Bhai" Anjali called. She walked into his room to find the photographs spread out on the bed like always. Her eyes saddened as she watched her brother stare down at the lifeless photo's wishing Kripa would leap out of them embracing him. She held his shoulder "Bhai" she kneeled beside him "dinners ready. Let's go and eat"

"I'm not hungry" he replied like always

"For Kripa" she spoke "for her sake eat"

He looked towards Anjali with tear flooded eyes "Has she eaten something?"

"Bhai" Anjali hugged him "please; just eat. She will come back. You trust me don't you?" He nodded his head and cried like a baby; whilst his smaller sister consoled him.

On the other hand a woman sat crouched in a dark corner of a dark room. Her belly slightly bulky; her face messed up with bruises and tears. Her hair uncombed for days. Her lips trembling, her eyes glistening with fear as she pushed herself further into the corner. She looked pale and weak but stayed cornered to a corner trying to seek safety.

Kripa had been living in that small room for the past five months. She still remembered that horrendous day when she was kidnapped. She was so happy and blissful that day. She had missed Angad so much but then things went wrong. She had walked into the toilets and was unconscious the moment the white cloth draped around her mouth with strong smells.

Her eyes had opened in front of that evil man; she had fought at first tied with ropes but her attempts were vain. She had opened her eyes in this small dark room and had never seen the light again. She tried many ways at first but eventually gave up when his tortures became unbearable. She was scared of him like she was once before; this time for different reasons. She had a life within her to look after; the life of her baby; the life of the last symbol of love.

Her moistened eyes flooded thinking about love. She missed Angad so much; the one week of separation had now become five months. She regretted going alone; if only she hadn't been alone. She wept in remembrance of Angad; god knew how he was? Where she was? If she would ever see him? She closed her eyes wishing for his happiness. She loved him a lot; he had bought the light of romance in her life; the beautiful feeling of love but her horrible past had to return; the past that linked her to owning Angad. He had returned.

The door creaked open; kripa's eyes immediately turned to the door fearful. The old maid entered the room with a tray in her hands. She was quite friendly towards Kripa. She was sympathetic towards her; the angry young man didn't understand the realities of life and in the same way he hadn't accepted his destiny. Instead he had caught the poor soul; abusing her.

She wouldn't let him touch Kripa; she was a pregnant woman and someone's wife; she wouldn't let him touch her physically. She would have to sit with Kripa forcing her to eat for her baby whilst Kripa simply cried her eyes out.

She closed the door and sat next to the poor soul "Kripa" she spoke walking in "what is this dear? Why are you crying again?"

Kripa bawled and hugged the her "he's going to kill me" she spoke "he's going to kill my baby"

"No dear" Maria patted her back "Believe in god; he will give you peace"

"I want to get out of here" she bawled "please Maria; take me from here. I can't live like this"

"No sweet heart; don't cry" she caressed her hair "it's not good for the baby"

Kripa sniffled and pulled away wiping her eyes "I'm sorry"

"No my dear; I know what your going through" she kissed her forehead "now come on; eat something"

"I don't want to"

"Your baby is hungry Kripa" she reasoned "now open your mouth and eat; you don't want your baby sleeping hungry"

Kripa's tears started rolling down her cheeks again "I want to go home" she moaned "I want to go to Angad" Maria took her into her into her arms; feeling helpless. She felt sorry for the poor soul. Kripa was like a daughter to her; she had spent almost six months locked in the house herself for other reasons. She missed her family very much who died before she was captured but being old and moderate she could endure the pain. She couldn't see the pain in kripa's eyes. She was dying by the day living in the small dark room under the evil mans mercy. She kissed her head and decided she would help Kripa; even if it meant risking her own life.

Maria had ultimately decided she would help Kripa escape. She was almost six months pregnant and if she wasn't treated well then her already weak state could cause harm to the baby and Kripa. She sat next to Kripa caressing her hair "Kripa; Do you want to run away from here?"

Kripa looked up at her pleadingly; her tears streaming again "please Maria; I'll be grateful to you all my life"

"no, no" she took kripa's hands "you don't fold your hands in front of me; your like my daughter" she kissed her forehead and left after saying "be ready at midnight; it's the best time to run; we'll be caught in daylight; and be a little strong; eat as much as you can. We have a lot of running to do tonight"

Minutes later, a tall young man entered the dark room. His fair complexion a little yellow due to his drug addiction, his eyes big but sharp; with bags. His eyes glared at Kripa as his hands were fisted; an injection in one.

Kripa gulped on the sight of him and fear overtook her seeing the injection in his hand again. She pulled her self to a corner and warned "stay away from me" the man simply laughed advancing towards her "I said stay away" she screamed "Don't come by me"

"Shut up" he screamed

"I wont" she shouted "just leave me alone"

He looked at her annoyed "are you going to shut up or do you want me to kill your baby?"

Kripa bit onto her lip in tears "please leave me alone Raj; what have I done to you?"

"What have I done to you? What do you mean by what have I done to you?" he growled

Kripa folded her hands insistently "I beg you Raj; leave me alone. Let me go" she pleaded

Raj walked forward in anger "give me one reason Kripa; you've destroyed me. Because of you my reputation is ruined. You rejected me for Angad Khanna. You cheated behind my back when we were engaged. You married that ******. You left me for him damn it" he screamed banging his fist to the wall.

"I haven't done anything" she protested "I didn't cheat on you; you were the one who—"she fell silent as fear took over. She knew he would never accept his mistakes; she couldn't say anything; he would just get irritated.

"What have I done?" he raised his voice "it was you and your lover boy"

Kripa swallowed hard suppressing her anger as he insulted Angad "Raj please have mercy on me" she pleaded "it was the past"

Raj grabbed her hair; tilting her head "I have mercy that's why I haven't touched you yet; otherwise I would have killed your baby a long time ago" he spoke "and the past wont change but I can change the future" he lifted his hand with the drugged vaccination "it's time for the dose" he said

"Raj please" Kripa moved back "I don't like it"

"I didn't ask if you liked it or not" he pulled her arm forcefully; lifting her. She squirmed and struggled but was soon injected with the drug; her arm slightly bleeding from the struggle. Raj injected her with drugs every two weeks. She always tried some way or the other to survive the drug but received violence and abuse when she protested.

Kripa sat to a corner of the dark room weeping, her head in her lap, the pain of the injection stinging with the pain of her inner wounds peeled freshly like every other day. Maria crept into the room to find Kripa crying again. She glanced at her blood clotted arm and moved forward hugging Kripa to her chest "don't cry my child" she consoled "we'll be out in fresh air as soon as the coast is clear" she kissed her forehead and asked "does it hurt?"

Kripa nodded and asked "are we going to run now?"

"Yes dear; I'm just waiting for the coast to be clear" Maria patted her and helped her into a long black dress she had managed to find in the closets. Soon Kripa was dressed in a black long sleeve dress; her face looking a little fresher after she washed it. Maria combed her uncombed hair; taking out the various knots and draped a shawl around her to save her from the cold night.

Maria helped Kripa to her feet and started walking towards the door once she was sure the coast was clear. She unlocked the door and crept out slowly. They froze in there spot hearing the creak of the door but sighed in relief realizing it was the wind from the small window outside the dark room.

They escaped through the front door from the key Maria had managed to steal while Raj was torturing Kripa. They ran as fast as possible through the several trees. The house was located on the outskirts of Mumbai; where very less people owned houses; it would mainly be the evil rich who probably had many murders or crimes committed there.

Kripa soon felt tired of the running and stopped. Being pregnant and having a drug dose had made her weaker in the situation. Maria helped her walk a little further and gained shelter under a tall tree. There rest became sleep soon as both were exhausted from all the running.

Kripa's eyes opened to the bright sunlight piercing through her eyes. She placed her hand in front of her eyes to notice a few men walking towards them. She got scared and shook Maria "Maria" she spoke "those men are coming towards us"

Maria looked horrified realizing they were Raj's thugs. She quickly helped Kripa up and ran the opposite direction. Maria and Kripa ran as fast as possible but both being in miserable states of age and pregnancy got tired. Maria held kripa's hands behind a tree as a hiding and said "I'll meet you again Kripa but for now you'll have to run somewhere else" Kripa looked at her confused "I'm going to divert there attention towards me till then you run somewhere else; I'll see you but its important for you and your baby to escape"

"But Maria I can't leave you"

"Please Kripa; just this once listen to me" she kissed her forehead "take care of yourself my child" and she stood out in front of the goons and ran another direction.

Kripa took the chance and ran the opposite side towards Maria; she smiled seeing people at a distance predicting the place to be a dhaba but blackness came in front of her eyes; she was exhausted from the morning running; heavily pregnant; tired and hungry. She looked behind to see two of the men running behind her. They had seemed to track her down. She breathed heavily and rushed towards the dhaba but collapsed as soon as she was between the many people.

A crowd formed around the unconscious lady whilst the men escaped seeing the huge commotion.

Meanwhile Kavya was driving on the outskirts of Mumbai to Pune for a business trip. He had joined his father in business a few days before kripa's disappearance. He stopped all of a sudden seeing a huge crowd in front of him. He muttered under his breathe and stepped out of the car to remove the crowd.

He walked forward and asked an old man "What's wrong? Why is there such a big crowd here?"

"A woman just fainted there; I think she's pregnant as well"

"Then call an ambulance"

"The phone of the dhaba isn't working" the man said

Kavya sighed and pushed through the crowd to see who the woman was. He was stunned at first then felt a pang of guilt reach him "Kripa" he whispered and rushed to her aid.

Kavya pushed through the heavy crowd to reach the woman believed to be dead. The guilt rush constantly increased as he got closer. How could he have believed Kripa was dead. They hadn't found her body and he fought with Anjali so many days for something which was wrong. He swallowed hard and pushed through the last man. He bent down beside Kripa taking her in his arms "Kripa" he shook her "Kripa can you hear me?" when he got no response he lifted her in his arms carefully.

"Where are you taking her?" a man questioned curiously; blocking his way

"To the hospital" he answered trying to push past

"You can't take her; we don't trust you"

Kavya clenched his teeth and growled in frustration "will you move or not. She's my sister for god sake"

The man eyed him curiously "Why should I believe you?"

Kavya sighed "are you waiting for her to die because I wont let that happen" he glared at the man then screamed "will someone move this man out of the way? I need to save my sister"

A few men pulled the man aside helping Kavya place Kripa on the back seats.

Kavya sat in the driver's seat and turned his car towards the nearest hospital. In the way he put the Bluetooth set on his ears; dialled Anjali's number waiting for her to pick the phone up; driving as fast as possible.

Meanwhile Anjali lay on her bed annoyed. Kavya and she had fought again and it had been two days he hadn't called. She looked towards her mobile when it vibrated but ignored. If he didn't care of her existence then why would she. She cut the line and turned to get a book when the phone vibrated again. She repeated the sequence two more times but answered on his fifth attempt.

"What is now?" she growled "haven't you said enough; or is there more" she said sarcastically

Kavya sighed "I'm sorry Anjali but we can sort that out later"

"What do you mean by later Kavya; you just come to me and say—"

She was cut off "shut up Anju and come to Sanjeevni hospital"

"Hospital? Are you alright?"

"I'm fine Anju" he smiled at her concern stepping out of the car "just get over here and bring Angad as well"

"Tell me what's wrong Kavya?" she said worriedly "Is everyone alright?"

"well you could say; its good news and bad news" he opened the door to the back seat "I'll talk to you when you get here; just say my name at the reception they'll bring you to where I'm going" he said and disconnected the phone, bending to carry Kripa in the hospital emergency.

Anjali rushed to Angad's room to find him staring at the picture on his wall. It was him and Kripa on the reception. His eyes were flooded as he stared at her. Anjali gulped seeing her brother in his sadly state. She placed her hand on his shoulder "Bhai; don't cry" she wiped his tears "come on; get up. We have to go to the hospital"

"Hospital?" Angad turned his face "what happened? Did you find out about Kripa?"

"No Bhai. I don't know. Kavya just called us to the hospital; he said it was a good thing and a bad thing"

Angad looked at her confused "Are you sure this isn't some kind of a prank?"

"If it is then I'll kill Kavya with my own hands" she pulled his arm "get up Bhai; I'm worried"

"Anjali you go, I don't want to"

"Bhai, you're coming; this could be serious. I don't want any excuses"

Angad sighed; took his wallet and phone which held kripa's pictures and drove to the hospital with Anjali; staring at kripa's photo the whole way.

Kavya had got Kripa admitted into Sanjeevni hospital immediately. They had immediately taken her in the intensive care unit. Kavya paced up and down outside the ICU; guilt still seeping in him when Anjali came running into his arms. She sobbed and looked up "I'm so glad you're alright" she held his cheek "what's wrong? Why did you call me here?"

"Where's Angad?" he asked before telling her

"He's coming" she turned back and pointed toward Angad who slowly approached them still lost into the photo held by his wallet.

Kavya waited till Angad had reached them; his eyes moistening by each step. The guilt was killing him. Anjali looked at him concerned and held his cheek "are you aright Kavya? Is mom alright?"

"She is" he nodded, he turned towards Angad "I'm sorry Angad" Angad broke out of his thoughts and looked towards Kavya confused "I never believed you; you were right all along"

Angad became impatient with Kavya's small explanations "Kavya what's wrong; why were you wrong?"

Kavya gulped and pointed towards the intensive care unit "Kripa's alive" he stated

Angad's head turned at once towards the ICU. His eyes welled with happiness as his belief was firm and right. He kissed his hand; prayed a silent prayer and thanked god but he instantly stopped registering the place he stood. The place she lay. His eyes scanned the words outside her room once again 'Intensive Care Unit' she was alive but in danger. He heaved heavily and looked towards Kavya worriedly "what happened to her? Why is she in the ICU? Is she alright? Where did you find her?" he showered Kavya with questions at once.

Anjali turned towards Kavya as well as she realized the situation "Where did you find her Kavya?"

"I was going to Pune for a business meeting when I saw a crowd in front of me. I was in front of dhaba so I asked the people what happened. They told me Kripa was unconcious. I went forward and recognized her and now I had her admitted at Sanjeevni. I don't know anything more. The doctors are still observing her; they haven't said anything yet"

Angad pursed his lips and closed his eyes; relief on his face knowing the existence of his better half whilst his worries came to no end knowing she was in danger; her life was at stake. He closed his eyes silently praying to god for kripa's good whilst Anjali watched her brother; praying for the same.

Minutes later the Doctor walked out of the ICU "Mr Nanda" he called

Kavya walked forward with Anjali and Angad following closely "How is she doctor?"

The doctor looked at the two impatient people behind Kavya "Excuse me; will you please excuse us. We are discussing some confidential information"

"It's alright Doctor; he's her husband and she's her sister in law"

"Oh" he looked surprised "follow me" he walked into his office; waiting for them to be seated "Mr Nanda and Mr—"the doctor looked at Angad questionably

"Khanna" he answered

"Mr Khanna. I may sound a little harsh but you don't know how to look after your wife" Angad looked at him confused "I'll explain" he twisted his pen in his hands "your wife is pregnant and you've still allowed her to be taking drugs and she's been beaten"

"Drugs?" Angad looked horrified

"Doctor; Kripa's been missing for the last few months" Kavya informed "I found her today"

"Oh" the doctor leaned forward "did you inform the police?"

"Yes we did but now that we've found her we'll close the file" Kavya answered

"No; don't do that. I have a feeling Mrs Khanna was injected with them drugs forcefully; she has bruises on her body as well. I suspect she was kidnapped"

"I don't know doctor" Angad said "we didn't get any calls; it's been months she was kidnapped. She went missing from the airport but we couldn't find her" Angad's voice cracked

"Mr Khanna; calm down" he leaned back in his chair "I think you should report the possible kidnapping to the police"

"How she anyways doctor? And her baby?" Anjali asked

"The situation is under control. It's a good thing that she hasn't been given an overdose of drugs but the baby may be infected. We might have to go through a few tests to find out" the doctor tossed the stress balls on the desk "There may be a slight chance of Mrs Khanna being a little aloof when she wakes up. You see drugs can be harmful even if given under the overdose limit. It slows the brain process down and as it seems; her symptoms show that she is in a shock. But I can't say anything right now. I have to wait till she is conscious"

"Can we see her?" Angad asked impatiently

"One by one. She's unconscious for now. She should be awake soon; remember she is in a critical stage mentally so don't stress her in any way"

"Yes doctor"

"Bhai; you go first" Anjali decided. Angad smiled and walked inside the ICU. His heart skipped a beat seeing her after the many months of separation. He stepped besides her observing her face whilst a nurse checked her pulse, noting down the details of her pulse rate. She looked weak, very weak. Her milky white skin looked pale as her moist pink lips were dry. Her eyes were smudged with dark circles from the many sleepless nights whilst her forehead cringed in a frown.

He seated himself on the small stool next to her bed. He took her cold hands in his; her hands were cold like never before and it hurt to see her look so restless. Tears fell from his eyes at the sight of his lover. He looked towards her bulky belly; caressing it. His lips touched her cold hands "I missed you" he whispered

His tears fell on her face, making her blink with the feel of wetness. Her vision was blurred then slowly became clear. She smiled with relief seeing Angad in front of her but her smiled dropped seeing Angad's face form into Raj's. She pulled her hand away immediately; lifting herself up. She pulled her knees to her chest, crouching up "leave me alone" she spoke

Angad looked at her confused "Kripa; its me Angad" he said taking her hands

She pulled her hand back frightened "I said leave me alone" she moved back "don't touch me" tears slid down her cheeks "I haven't done anything" she whispered

"Kripa" Angad spoke moving closer but she just moved further; crouched in the corner; stuck between the bed and wall.

The Doctor rushed into the room with the nurse hearing the commotion "Mr Khanna; go outside please" Angad reluctantly left watching Kripa scream in fear.

On the other hand Maria had escaped the eyes of the goons. She sighed in relief then looked around for shelter. Her eyes caught sight of Raj and then a hospital van. She rushed towards the van before Raj saw her, hoping to find Kripa soon.

Angad walked out of the ICU dejected. Anjali and Kavya walked forward, consoling him. They had heard the commotion figuring something went wrong. Angad hugged his baby sister crying like a baby himself. He couldn't see her in pain. He was miserable knowing she didn't recognize him. He didn't understand why but it hurt.

They sat down outside the ICU; with Angad completely broken. Kavya patted his back; whilst Anjali used her soothing words to console her bigger brother.

They watched another doctor enter the ICU; a little frightened of the outcome. The threesome stood up immediately as they heard kripa's screams come to an end. The two doctors walked out discussing the case. Angad rushed forward "Doctor; what happened?"

The two doctors sighed "follow me Mr Khanna, this is serious"

Angad followed the two doctors with Kavya following behind, whilst Anjali stayed outside the ICU "Sit down"

The two doctors looked at each other "I'm Doctor Keerti" the lady doctor introduced "and this is Doctor Shubankar" She sat down on the chair in front of Angad and Kavya "Mr Khanna; your wife has been abused quite badly in the past few months. She was kidnapped I guess and the kidnapper was a man from what it seems. I predict she has formed a fear against men because of the critical incident so she may be weak in contact with any man. You'll have to give her time. She hasn't been in the best states for the past days so I'd advise to keep her away from company of men. I'll be looking into her case. Doctor Shubankar will also but from a distance. She needs assistance of woman for now. I suggest you call an elderly woman from your family if possible. It may be a good idea"

Kavya nodded his head in agreement as Angad's eyes were flooded whilst his fists were balled, angry at the kidnapper.

Kavya explained the situation to Anjali whilst Angad sat on a bench outside the ICU simply staring at the words "What shall we do now?"

"I don't know" Kavya held his head "God knows what happened"

Anjali sighed "you inform mom and the family; I'll sit with Kripa. Take Bhai home; he's in no state to stay here"

Kavya nodded. He walked towards Angad "Lets go home buddy; we have to inform your family"

"I'm not going" he decided "I know I can't see her but I'm going to stay outside her room no matter what; I can't loose her again"

Kavya looked towards Anjali "go home Kavya" she spoke "I'll stay with Bhai and Kripa"

Kavya nodded kissed her forehead and left to inform the family of kripa's return. Anjali forced Angad to go to the toilets to wash his face. She practically pushed him towards the toilets and waited till he came out with his face washed.

Anjali walked inside the ICU leaving Angad outside. She was stunned to see an elderly woman beside Kripa; whilst Kripa cried in her arms. Anjali walked forward and cleared her throat noisily gaining the attention of both "Anjali" Kripa spoke in joy.

Anjali smiled and sat beside her on the bed hugging her "How are you feeling now?"

Kripa bit down on her lip and lowered her gaze "When did you find me?"

"A few hours ago" Anjali pulled apart "now get well soon. We've been dying without you"

"How's Angad?" Kripa asked

Anjali was surprised at the question but answered "He misses you a lot" she helped Kripa lay down "now close your eyes and go to sleep" Kripa nodded innocently and closed her eyes. Anjali turned toward the elderly woman "Who are you?" she asked curiously

Maria sighed "I'm Maria; I've been with Kripa for the past few months. Who are you?"

"I'm Anjali; her sister in law"

"Where's her husband?" she asked curiously "shouldn't he be here?"

"He is; he's outside" Anjali informed

"Oh; may I ask why?"

Anjali felt uncomfortable with the many questions but decided it might help "the doctor has said that Kripa has formed a fear against men. She didn't recognize Angad and started screaming"

"I can't blame her" Maria said caressing her hair "she didn't deserve a bit of what she got"

"What happened?" Anjali asked

Maria glanced at Kripa to be caught by Kripa who opened her drowsy eyes "Maria; don't leave. He'll come again"

"Who is she talking about?" Anjali asked curiously

"Give me a minute dear" she caressed kripa's hair "go to sleep baby; I'm not going anywhere" when she was satisfied that Kripa was sleep, she slipped out of the room with Anjali.

"Bhai" Anjali called

Angad instantly looked up "Is Kripa alright?"

"Yes; dont worry" she pushed him back on the bench "This is Maria; she was with Kripa when she was missing"

Angad looked at her instantly, striking her with questions "What happened to her? Who did this all? Why didn't you ever inform us about her?"

Maria pursed her lips "I'll tell you; I'll tell you everything; sit down son"

Meanwhile Kavya had informed Angad's family about kripa's return "We found her, for now Angad and Anjali are at the hospital. Her state is very critical right now; her baby may still be under danger and she's been mentally affected; she is scared of male existence"

Tulsi wiped her tears and ordered "Nandini; come with me"

"Yes mom" Nandini ran up the stairs informing Karan and giving him the responsibility of there son; Akaash.

"Thank you Kavya" Mihir spoke "We're all thankful that you found her; the house was very dull without her"

"It's my pleasure dad. I suggest you inform her parents; they've been engulfed in the pain of her death themselves. The news of her existence will cheer them up a little"

"Your right" he picked the phone to dial immediately

"Mihir" tulsi called "we're leaving for the hospital" and she left in a swift whilst Mihir informed his friend of his daughters return.

In the meantime Maria sat beside Angad telling him about the past incidents "I had been living in that house locked for quite some time; My husband was a police officer in Goa; he had found Raj guilty of drug supply but Raj had his own contacts and got my husband killed. Later when my children wanted to fight against him; he got them killed as well and locked me up in a house on the outskirts of Mumbai. Kripa had come there after three months of my stay. She was tied up at first and she had told me she was pregnant. Raj had bad intentions but I hadn't let Raj harm her in that way; I couldn't let him abuse a pregnant woman. Instead he started to dose her with his supply of drugs. He's been a drug addict for sometime now. He's been abusing Kripa, I couldn't stop him. I finally took all my courage and crept away with Kripa after stealing his keys. He's looking for us right now. He wants me and Kripa; I wouldn't mind him taking me but please protect Kripa my child. I've seen her cry for you. She's been very depressed in the past months"

Angad was furious with anger "How dare he?"

"Bhai; calm down"

"Your sisters right Angad; Kripa needs your support right now. Don't ruin her chances with anger"

Angad turned towards Maria "Thank you so much Maria; Thanks for all your help. If I can ever help you then please do tell me; I'm indebted to you for the rest of my life"

"No my son" she patted his head "just look after Kripa. I have to leave tonight. I'm leaving for Goa tonight on ship. From there I'll probably leave for Australia by my brother; I have no one left here"

Angad smiled "you have us. If you ever need help then call us" he pulled a card from his pocket "this is my number"

"Thank you son; its' my pleasure" Maria stood up to leave "please look after her; I'll call you as soon as I'm in Goa. Keep me updated with her condition"

Angad smiled "Thank you once again Maria; if it weren't for you then Kripa would still be locked with that evil man" Angad said as tears threatened to fall.

"Be strong son; she needs you" and with those words Maria departed to her home; Goa.

Once she left Angad's fists tightened "How dare he?" he growled "How dare Raj touch Kripa?"

"Bhai" Anjali held his shoulder "Don't get angry; you have to look after Kripa. I think we should report him in the police; we can always have Maria and maybe kripa's statement to prove him guilty"

"I guess your right but he caused her so much pain; how am I supposed to stay calm"

"I know Bhai; just thank god Kripa is back; god will punish Raj. For now let's go and inform the police"

"I'm not going anywhere Anju; I need to stay by Kripa. I can't let Raj take her away again"

Anjali smiled "Ok; I'll go with Kavya when he's back"

Minutes later Angad and Anjali watched Nandini and tulsi rush down the hallway "where is she?" tulsi questioned

"She's inside mom" Anjali answered

Tulsi looked down at her son and sat next to him "she'll be fine Angad" she kissed his forehead "don't cry"

Angad hugged his mother "Mom she doesn't recognize me"

"I know; I know" she pulled him apart "have faith in god; she'll be fine" tulsi looked at Nandini "Do you want to go first?"

"No;' you go first. I think it will be better"

Tulsi nodded and walked inside the ICU. She found Kripa lying on the bed asleep. Her eyes filled with tears seeing Kripa. She may have been her daughter in law but she was no less than a daughter to tulsi; she felt guilty for not being able to look after her after promising her best friend when Angad got married to Kripa. She bent down and kissed her forehead causing kripa's eyes to crinkle open "Mom" she whispered her own eyes filling.

She tried to get up but tulsi stopped her; helping her instead. Kripa embraced tulsi crying her heart out "mom where were you? I missed you so much" she held tulsi tightly "I needed you so much"

Tulsi wept herself kissing her head "I'm here now; stop crying"

"You're crying as well mom" Kripa answered looking up

Tulsi sighed "these are tears of happiness Kripa" she wiped her tears and then kripa's "now come on stop crying"

Kripa nodded and parted from tulsi. She sniffed and said "I want to go home mom"

"We will take you as soon as you feel well enough"

"I feel well mom; I want to go home. I want to see Angad; where is he?"

Tulsi caressed her hair "he's outside; he can't come"

"Why?" she looked at tulsi confused "mom please; I want to see him"

"I would let you but I can't"

"Mom I want to see Angad" she moaned

Tulsi sighed "Let me try; I can't promise"

"I want to see him mom" Kripa whispered

Tulsi sighed and walked out of the room "Angad she wants to see you"

"But what about what the doctor said"

"I don't know Angad; she wants to see you right now; that's the things she's been saying to me since I've been in there"

Angad sighed "what shall I do mom?"

"Meet her" tulsi suggested "maybe she'll recognize you this time; she wants you"

Angad smiled faintly "I guess" he walked towards the room and breathed hard. With all his courage he opened the door and entered. He found Kripa awake this time looking at the door expectantly. He was pleased to see her awake and safe. He smiled with tears framing his masculine eyes whilst she responded the same. Seconds later; his face disappeared bringing visions of Raj's face. She breathed hard and moved back "go away" she screamed "leave me alone"

Faiza

Pyaar
Part Twenty One

Angad stood outside the ICU disappointed. He was overjoyed when Kripa had smiled at him; it was enough for him but she seemed to illusion Raj in every man. His fists tightened. It was because of Raj Kripa was in this state; he had tortured her to no end; he wanted to kill Raj but before anything kripa's safety came first. He wasn't going to leave her side no matter what.

Doctor Keerti walked out after settling Kripa down; putting her to sleep with injections "Mr Khanna" she spoke coming out "see me in my office" she said sternly and walked towards her office.

Angad followed behind "may I come in?" he asked knocking on the door

"Come in" he heard. He walked inside to face Doctor Keerti "Mr Khanna; I told you about your wife's condition and you still went inside. When I tell you something you do it" she sighed and looked at him "don't you want to see your wife healthy"

Angad looked down guiltily "I'm sorry doctor; she was calling me. I couldn't resist"

"You'll have to resist; as soon as her reports arrive we'll start her treatment but till then I'm warning you Mr Khanna"

Angad nodded "I won't let it happen again"

Meanwhile Mihir had informed Kripa's family of her existence. They were overwhelmed with joy. There tears wouldn't stop. Om thanked Mihir and he caught the next available flight for Mumbai with his Family.

Kavya and Anjali had reported Raj for kidnapping Kripa. The police stopped there search for Kripa immediately looking for Raj also finding sources of drug supplying. After a few days of searching; the police had caught hold of Raj; arresting him in the crime of illegal drug dealing and the kidnap. Angad was furious at the sight of Raj; he could have killed him if it weren't for Kavya who held him back. Raj threatened the family whilst being arrested which didn't bring much peace but everyone thanked god for Kripa's safety and well being.

Kripa was quite disappointed not seeing Angad. She felt the loneliness of the past months creep her. Although she had her family; not seeing the most important men in her life made her shiver. She knew her father was in Mumbai but he hadn't come to meet her; nor did her brother or any other man. She felt Devastated and depressed locked in the hospital room; away from her father, away from her brother and most of all away from her husband.

Angad sat in front of Doctor Keerti discussing Kripa's condition. It had been almost a month she had been found but there was still no sign of recovery. Angad stayed patient but his heart grieved to take his long lost wife in his arms. He didn't want to see her cry in the locked room; he wanted to be there holding her. She had to face the world one day and not every man would be him and stay away from her way.

He looked at Doctor Keerti earnestly "Ok" she said after a long silence "there is a method but it's risky" she informed "are you willing to take the risk Mr Khanna?"

Angad swallowed hard and asked "what is it?"

"It's something very basic Mr Khanna; in simple words over coming fear" Angad looked at her confused "let me explain. For example often people are scared of dogs. They have a phobia of dogs; therefore you encourage the person to sit with a dog; or force them to meet safe dogs so that they can overcome there fear" she looked directly at Angad "we'll do something similar; its up to you who goes in front of Kripa. It can either be you, her father and her brother is acceptable as well for safety reasons. We can do this in two ways. Gradual treatment; which means you'll go in everyday but that may take a lot of time or we can just sit the person in front off Kripa; the person talks to her; tries to convince her as much as possible until she realizes. It may take a few hours and if lucky then minutes"

"What are the risks doctor?" Angad asked

Doctor Keerti sighed. She stood up and pulled a whiteboard from the side "you see this part of the brain" she pointed "This is called the Medulla Oblongata. This controls heartbeat. With the tension in the room she may have an increasing heartbeat; if the blood pressure and heartbeat go over the rate; her heart may be at risk" she then pointed to another part "this part is called the Frontal Lobe of the Cerebrum. This controls emotion, senses and such things. She may not be able to take the pressure and this part of the brain may be damaged so we have to be very careful" she slid the board back up and walked towards the desk "as well as that Mr Khanna; this task will be very stressful for her and stress in pregnancy is not a good thing; but I'd advice you to do it now. After her pregnancy it may be too late. She may totally lock herself away from manhood which we don't want. You understand what I'm saying don't you Mr Khanna"

Angad looked anxious "Isn't there another way?" he asked

"There is; there's always the first option but it holds the same amount of risk. It's more risky in her pregnancy"

"I'll think about it doctor; this isn't a easy decision"

"take your time Mr Khanna; just not a little too much time" she hinted and led him out of her office

Angad sat beside Kavya; relieved after spilling out what Doctor Keerti had said "go for it" Kavya advised

"But Kavya; her life is at risk; our baby's life is at risk. I can't" Angad said holding his head

"Angad decid if you want my advice or not" Kavya spoke "Go for it; it's now or never"

Angad looked down "I don't want to loose her Kavya" he whispered "I can take our distance but I wont be able to take loosing her"

"Do you trust God?" Angad looked at him baffled "answer my question Angad"

"Yeah" he answered "he bought my Kripa back; he can do anything"

"Exactly Angad. If he can bring Kripa back so can he recover her? Trust god; trust your love for Kripa. Nothing will happen"

After a few minutes of silence "I'll do it" Angad spoke "I'll take the risk"

A week later Doctor Keerti arranged for the day. It would be risky but the risk had to be taken. She checked Kripa's blood pressure and pulse repeatedly that day making Kripa feel conscious. She eventually got use to it and fell asleep in the security of her room.

"Go inside" Doctor Keerti ordered. She would watch everything from the mirror imaged glass of the room. Angad stepped into the room relieved to find Kripa in a deep slumber. He bit own on his lip, scared of the outcome.

He sat beside her on the small stool; taking her hand in his. He pressed his lips to her dainty hands; taking in her fragrance. Kripa opened her eyes to the pressure on her hand. She jerked seeing Raj beside her. The weeks of seeing no man had finished the few moments before her hallucinations. She caught her knee's in her hands; her one hand securing her bulky belly as she stuttered "Go away—I said go away" she said little louder when he approached her "Leave me alone"

Angad breathed heavily; and moved forward taking her shoulders "Kripa it's Angad"

"Please Raj; leave me alone" she begged "don't kill my baby" she said as tears spilled out of her huge eyes. Angad sat next to her on the bed as she tried to distance herself "I want to go by Angad Raj; let me go"

"I'm here sweetheart" Angad replied softly "I'm next to you; there is no Raj"

"Leave me alone" she shouted pulling away

Angad brought her closer "Kripa; listen to me. It's me, Angad. Your husband. Remember all those days we spent together"

Kripa shook her head in denial, not wanting to hear anything from her illusions "I beg you Raj; let me go"

It had almost been two hours Angad had been inside; Kripa was still pushing herself back; screaming and shouting; her tears had dried onto her skin; as she simply stayed back; pushed into the wall. When Angad tried to come closer she's hit his chest; his face; trying to pry him off. Angad took all the pain patiently in hope of getting his old Kripa back.

Angad swallowed hard and held her arms; yanking her close "stop it Kripa" he spoke shaking her "please stop it; I can't take it anymore"

Kripa pulled away whispering "leave me alone Raj; have mercy on me"

Angad held her face in his hands "have mercy me Kripa; it's been a long separation and your refusing to recognize me. Look me Kripa. Recognize me"

"You're lying; you can't take Angad's place"

"Raj cant take my place Kripa" he stroked her hair "he can't then why are you letting him"

She sniffed "I won't believe you Raj"

"Fine" Angad spoke "don't believe Raj but you'll believe me wont you?" he inched closer to her as she moved back. He held her face coming closer "I may seem to be Raj but I'm not Raj Kripa. Do you feel the tingling sensation when Raj touches you?" Kripa heaved as she felt the electrifying current "Do you smell the fragrance of love when Raj is close by?" he asked inching closer to her lips. Kripa's mind played havoc as she tried pulling herself back but there was something keeping her away from pulling away. She closed her eyes unconsciously "Do you taste the sweet pulsation when Raj kisses you" he spoke a breathe away.

"I've never kissed Raj" she whispered

"I know" Angad whispered back; taking her lips. He used his tongue to push past the barrier of her lips. She struggled a little but the familiar taste, the familiar fragrance had her lost in another world. Her hands instinctively circled Angad's neck as he pressed harder; possessing her lips.

Doctor Keerti turned away seeing the entwined lovers combine through there lips; quite sure it worked from the way Kripa responded. She sighed maybe it was the way for her to realize him. She walked into her office to arrange for Kripa's check up; giving the two lovers privacy.

Meanwhile Angad pulled away from the intense kiss. He breathed hard; licking his lips, savouring her taste. He grinned seeing her eyes closed as she breathed hard to gain composure. He was more than sure everything worked. She reacted just like she would before.

He watched her open her big brown eyes slowly; staring into his. Her eyes eventually flooded with emotion as she threw her arms around Angad. Angad closed his eyes in relief; holding her back as she cried in his arms. Tears slid out of his eyes as well as she held him back tightly. He kissed her temple and whispered "I missed you"

Kripa bit down on her lips speaking between sobs "I missed you too; I'm sorry I made you wait"

Angad sniffed "it wasn't your fault sweetheart; now your back; I wont let go anywhere without me"

There union was interrupted by a cough at the door "excuse me Mr Khanna; you'll have to leave for a few minutes" doctor Keerti spoke.

Angad and Kripa broke apart a little flushed. Angad kissed her forehead and said "I'll be back in a few minutes" and left out of the door whilst Kripa stared at him longingly.

Doctor Keerti checked her blood pressure and pulse rate. She then took a sample of blood and looked down at Kripa "How are you feeling Mr Khanna?"

Kripa smiled "Fine, thank you doctor" she replied

Doctor Keerti smiled genuinely "it's my duty" and left towards the lab.

"Congratulations Mr Khanna" Doctor Keerti greeted walking out of the room "It worked"

Angad smiled "Thank you doctor; it wouldn't be possible without you"

Doctor Keerti smiled "anyways; her blood pressure is a little high; it was expected" she spoke before Angad started to worry "she'll be fine if she rests. Her blood reports will be here in a while; I'll inform you once there here"

"Can I go inside now?" he asked

"Go ahead Mr Khanna; it should be fine" she replied walking towards the Lab.

Angad walked into her room a little consciously but relaxed when he saw her eyes lighten up. He sat besides her taking her in his arms once again "I missed you so much"

"I missed you too" she whispered into his shirt "Why didn't you come before?" she complained

"I'm sorry sweetheart. Doctor Keerti never allowed me to" he kissed her forehead "I'll never leave you again; I wont let you go anywhere without me" he said tightening his embrace "I cant loose you to another Raj" he said in a cracking voice "those days were the worst of my life"

Kripa looked up at Angad; her eyes fear clad "Angad; Raj" she stuttered "he's going to kill me; he's going to kill our child"

Angad caressed her cheeks "he wont come; I'm with you aren't I? I won't let anyone touch you and for Raj; he's in jail" he informed

Kripa looked startled "when? How? Why didn't anyone tell me?"

"It wasn't right to tell you; you were very critical at the time; you didn't recognise me" he revealed. Her eyes flooded up in guilt "Hey; don't cry" he said kissing her tears away "I don't like your tears" he smiled "I'm glad you had Maria aunty with you; she's a nice woman"

"Where is she?" Kripa asked

"She went back to Goa and most probably in Australia right now"

"Why?" Kripa asked "why didn't she stay?"

"She has her own family Kripa; she's gone to her brother and you're with me; in my arms" he kissed her head "and I'll never let you and our baby go"

She hugged him closely; clinging to him as her arms wrapped around her neck "When did you find out?" she asked huskily

He smiled holding her back "when you went missing. You didn't tell anyone so I found the reports in the luggage"

"I'm sorry Angad; you couldn't even celebrate our love because of me"

"Shhhhh" he placed his finger on her tender lips "don't say sorry again; it wasn't your fault; it was his fault and he's gone now. Forget about the past and live the present"

She slightly smiled and leaned upwards to kiss him "I won't be able to live if this happens again"

He held her hand pressing it to his lips "I wont let it happen again" he whispered "now stop talking about it and go to sleep; you should rest. Your blood pressure is high"

She shook her head clinging to his chest "I want to spend these moments with you Angad; I don't want to sleep without spending moments with you"

"We have all our life to make moment's Kripa" he spoke lowering her to her cushion

She sniffed "I know; but after a long separation I want to be with you"

He kissed her forehead "I'm with you Kripa; go to sleep; our baby is tired as well"

She smiled at his sweet words "promise me you'll be here when I open my eyes"

"I promise" he said kissing her temple one last time before she drifted off to sleep; feeling secure with his hand clasped in hers.

Angad walked out assured Kripa was in a deep sleep. He was grinning delightedly looking at Kavya who had arrived a few minutes ago. Angad hugged him in delight, glad to find someone he could share his happiness with. He could with Kripa as well but it was different, she was the one he had gained and he wanted to tell the whole world of his precious treasure "it worked" he spoke "it worked Kavya; I'm so glad you encouraged me"

Kavya smiled in happiness "I glad it did" he patted his back and parted "so trust my words next time"

Angad laughed between tears "she recognizes me Kavya; she knows who I am"

Kavya grinned "what is she doing now?"

"I just put her to sleep" he answered

"Ok, I'll come later. I'll tell everyone at home and give her break for once, come home as well"

"I won't leave her alone" he said stubbornly

"Angad" Kavya held his shoulder "Raj is in jail" he assured "she's safe"

He shook his head "I 'm not leaving her alone again"

Kavya sighed "as you say; I'll tell Anjali to bring you a change of clothes"

Kavya smiled watching the family cry tears of happiness as he revealed the news. Anjali walked towards him and hugged him "I love you" she whispered

Kavya looked down "me too"

She pulled his hand taking him to her room to get some privacy "Thank you Kavya"

"It's not me who did it; it's Angad"

"I know but you encouraged Bhai didn't you and now everyone's happy" she kissed his cheek "thanks for everything"

He smiled and looked down "can I ask you something?" he asked a little hesitantly

"Go ahead"

"You've forgiven me, haven't you?"

She blinked and smiled "I have" she whispered "and you shouldn't be asking me over and over again; other wise I'll be upset again"

He grinned "shall I ask something else?"

"Go ahead"

"You won't get upset will you?"

"No I won't. Ask" he looked down avoiding her eyes "Kavya; speak up"

"What have you thought of our marriage?"

Her eyes avoided his like his did a while ago "Kavya umm" she looked away "I don't know"

"Sorry" he apologized "it's the wrong time to ask, isn't it?"

"No Kavya; I'm wrong for making you wait. I should think about you as well"

"So?" he asked expectantly "what do you think?"

She sighed "not now Kavya; I want Kripa to be better; and she is to an extent; she's on a fast recovery so it will be soon" she assured "and then we'll talk to mom and dad; then it's there choice" she declared "is that fine?"

"Yeah its fine"

"Look Kavya; if you have an objection then please—"

She was cut off "no Anjali; your right. I just don't want to drift apart from you" he spoke; revealing his fears.

"I'm sorry Kavya" Anjali said taking him in her arms "I'm careless towards you"

"Your not" he said wrapping his arms around her "just promise to be with me; everything else is fine"

She smiled "I promise"

Kripa lay against Angad's chest; snuggling closer; breathing his essence "Angad" she spoke"

"Hmm" he looked down

"What did you do when I was missing?"

He kissed her head "nothing; I'd just sit in our room looking at your pictures" his arms tightened around her "god, I missed you" he whispered

She snuggled closer and kissed his chest "me too"

He looked down at her as his hands automatically reached her bloated belly "I missed him too" he whispered whilst she smiled with sparkling eyes.

There small moment was interrupted with Kavya entering the room "Hey Kripa" he greeted smiling

Kripa's eyes widened seeing Raj in front of her. She clutched on Angad's shirt moving closer whilst Angad and Kavya looked at her worried "Kripa what's wrong?" Angad asked taking her shoulders

"Angad" she clung to him "Angad Raj" she pointed "he's come back"

Angad looked in all directions confused "he's not here Kripa"

Her breathing became heavier "he's there; he's come to kill" she said in tears

"That's Kavya" he said confused "Anjali's fianc" Kavya turned to leave the room but stopped "Kavya stay; she has to get over it"

Kripa clung to him "Angad he's coming" she spoke weakly "stop him"

Angad held her tightly "he wont harm you Kripa; it's Kavya"

"No" she screamed "he's coming; Angad help me"

"Kripa listen to me"

"No Angad; he's there; I—"she stopped midway holding her head

"Kripa; are you alright" he asked holding her cheek

"He's going to kill me" she slurred and slumped into his arms

"Kripa" he shook but she stayed limp and senseless

Kavya and Angad stood outside the room pacing whilst Dr Keerti checked Kripa "Angad you shouldn't have stopped me"

"I took the right decision Kavya; she lives in a world filled with men; her knowing who I am is not enough Kavya; she has known so many more. There's dad, her dad, you, Sujal bhaiya, Karan bhaiya and many more. She cant be scared all her life"

"I understand Angad but you should have let me go; she didn't want me there"

"I know kavya but she has to know who everyone is, not find Raj in every man"

"But Angad she fainted from the stress as well; what about that; isn't that bad?"

There conversation was interrupted by Dr Keerti "Mr Khanna" she called

The two rushed towards her "how is she?" Angad asked "Is she alright?

"There's no need to worry Mr Khanna; she fainted because of medicines; but her attitude towards Mr Nanda shows she needs further treatment; I'll discuss it with you later"

"Thank you doctor"

"You're welcomed; let her sleep for now; it'll give her time to rest"

"As you say" he turned towards Kavya "there you go; she fainted because of medicines not you"

He rolled his eyes "but still"

"No arguing Kavya; she needed it"

Kripa sat awake in her hospitalized bed. She glanced around the room looking at the plain white walls. It was nice and refreshing with a bright colour but the colour was starting to put her off. She felt trapped in the barrier of the white walls. Her gaze fell to the door; her heart pounded with excitement. Why didn't she think before, she thought. She could just go outside and find someone; she was sure she was fine now. Angad had assured her so she was.

She stepped on the cold floor, taking her foot back, then looked around for some slippers. She found the disposable slippers beside the bed, slipped her feet into them and walked towards the door.

Meanwhile Angad sat outside trying to convince kavya. It had been three days to the incident but kavya still refused to help Angad "no Angad, its risky"

"Please kavya; I don't want her living in fear all her life"

"Angad she'll get scared" kavya reasoned

"That's what we all want; even doctor Keerti said that she would have to face many people so she has to get use to it"

"Oh come on Angad; why use me?" he asked irritably "I don't want to be the reason to harm her; she's like my sister"

Angad sighed "it was your words kavya to take the risk. Ok; lets come up with a deal" kavya looked at him confused "if you help me then I'll get you married as soon as possible and if you don't then I can postpone it as well"

Kavya looked at him horrified "Angad you're blackmailing me. That is not fair" he whined

"Everything is fair in love and war" he grinned "please kavya help me man; I want Kripa to face the world without fear"

He sighed "fine; I'll do it but if anything goes wrong it's your fault and you won't postpone my marriage with Anjali"

Angad laughed at the last concern "as you say; go call doctor Keerti, I'll check on Kripa and then I'll call you inside when I feel she's ready"

"Ok"

Kripa shrieked stumbling when the door opened. Angad caught hold of her just before she hit the floor. She opened her eyes and sighed in relief "Angad" she smiled

Angad frowned pulling her up "I told you not to move from the bed" he complained "what are you doing here?"

She pouted "I don't like sitting here all day; the room makes me sick"

Angad sighed closing the door "Kripa; you can't go from here" he took her hand "now come on; I don't want you on your feet; take care of yourself"

"I'm fine Angad" she said pulling her hand "I want to go out of this room; I don't like it here; I want to go home" she whined

Angad stepped closer holding her face in his large hands "if you don't rest properly then you wont be able to go home" he kissed her forehead "come on sweetheart, listen to me now then we can enjoy as much when we're home. You need the rest"

"I don't want to rest" she whinged "I want to go home; I don't like it here Angad. Take me away from here" she spoke pleadingly

"Kripa" he held her hands "come on; get to bed; we will go home but you have to rest" he said pulling her

She bit down on her lip "Angad" she pulled once again "please" she pleaded. He sighed helplessly and moved towards her scooping her tiny frame in his arms "Angad" she gasped "this isn't fair" she wiggled her legs, kicking back and forth "put me down" she beat his chest "I hate you"

He giggled and kissed her cheek "hate me later, for now rest" he helped her down whilst she pushed him away angry "come on Kripa" he held her arms kissing her head "don't get angry"

"Go away" she pushed his arms away "I don't want to talk to you"

His hands slid around her stomach as he kissed her face intimately "you sure darling"

Kripa shrugged her shoulders pushing him off; holding herself together "leave me alone" she mumbled

"Later" he pulled her arm causing her to lay flat on her back. Her arms rose in protest but were caught within his strong ones. He dipped his head low aiming for her sweet pink lips. His lips joined hers as his tongue coaxed her mouth to open. She fought with him shielding her mouth away with her compressed lips. His strong tongue passed the protesting barriers, possessing her mouth as she sighed, soon lost in there sweet passionate kiss of love. He broke apart from there breathtaking kiss with the vibration of his mobile in his back pocket. He smiled watching his demure wife breathe heavily; savouring there passionate moment "love you" he whispered pecking her before accepting the call "hello"

"Hello Angad, Doctor Keerti's asking if you're ready?" kavya spoke

"Oh um, yeah. Just a minute; I'll call you then come"

"Oh ok, see you in a while then"

"Bye" he disconnected the call and looked down at his flushed wife "Kavya's coming to meet you" he informed "he's outside" Kripa lowered her eyes shyly whilst sitting up. Angad grinned and kissed her cheeks laughing at her red cheeks "Kavya" he called

Kripa looked up and smiled at kavya but her smile faded seeing Raj again. She caught hold of Angad's arm, pressing herself into him "Angad" she spoke fearfully "Raj"

"It's Kavya Kripa, not Raj"

She shook her head tearfully "Angad, he's coming closer"

"It's Kavya Kripa, trust me"

She sniffed holding him closer "he's going to kill my baby"

"Kripa" Angad held her closely "do you trust me?"

She nodded with her eyes still on Raj "he's coming"

"He's not. If you trust me then you'll believe me"

"Angad" she shrieked as kavya stood right beside her. She squashed her tiny frame behind his back, holding onto his neck.

Angad held her arms, holding her head "Kripa what are you doing?" he tried pulling her forward "Kripa he wont do anything" he looked towards kavya "Kavya, can I use a bit of help?"

He nodded and sat in front of Kripa "Kripa" he called "or shall I say Kripa Bhabi"

Kripa frowned hearing those words. Kavya always teased her with those words but why was Raj saying it "leave me alone Raj" she spoke hiding her head in Angad's neck curve.

"Kripa do you think I would let Raj near you?" she shook her head still not lifting it "Kripa get up baby" she still didn't move. He turned around holding her in his arms as she spilled tears in fear "he's gone Kripa" he whispered a few minutes later.

She lifted her head and shrieked holding onto Angad "Angad he's here, you lied" she blamed pulling away from him

Angad held her arms "trust me Kripa, its kavya" he took Kavya's hands "look I wouldn't be holding him if it was Raj" he reasoned

She bit down on her lip "is it really kavya?" she asked innocently

Angad nodded. He took her hand "come on, shake hands" he gave her hand in Kavya's.

Her hands trembled at first but soon she slipped her hands in Kavya's on recognition. She gradually smiled as Raj's face faded. Angad's protection and Kavya's patient behaviour worked. Raj would never touch her in Angad's presence and he wouldn't ever be as patient as kavya.

Angad and kavya grinned widely seeing the change "you recognize me?" kavya asked

Kripa nodded tearfully "I recognize you" she worded "I'm sorry" she apologized "I thought you were Raj"

Angad kissed her cheek "it's alright Kripa; it's not your fault. You have a lot more to meet. Your father and your brother still haven't come in fear of you not recognizing them" he informed

Kripa wiped her wet eyes "I'll try my best to overcome my fear Angad" she promised

Kavya smiled adorably "I wish too" he spoke affectionately "I want my sister to be better as soon as possible"

Angad looked at him mischievously "you sure?" Kavya raised his brows whilst Kripa looked on confused "you want her better as your sister or for my sister" Angad winked

Kavya frowned as they laughed in glee, kavya joining after a few seconds. Doctor Keerti happily walked into the room seeing the positive result. She checked Kripa's pulse rate sending the two men out, thereafter completing the daily medical check-up.

Kripa met many members of her family in the next two weeks. She had feared a little at the start but with Angad by her side her fears soon disappeared. She had cried in her fathers arms, seeing him looking older than usual. She was excited seeing her brother who showered his love on her. Adi had made her emotional the moment she saw him. He was her baby and now she was having her own. Whatever would happen Adi would always be her first baby. Her father in law and brother in law were just as comforting and pleased to see her well.

She was getting discharged today after Doctor Keerti was sure enough she could face the world outside. Angad helped her pack her small things, later helping her change into a fresh pair of clothes. She was happy enough to leave the rooms of white walls. She had created a certain dislike to the colour temporarily due to the constant surrounding.

She was greeted affectionately at her arrival home. Tulsi had kept a special prayer for her safety and health. She enjoyed herself at her arrival home as she recalled her beautiful moments in the house. She was pampered highly, taken care of every moment. She enjoyed holding Nandini's son in hers, unconsciously caressing her own stomach; wanting to hold her own child in her arms.

That night she lay in her room recalling every feature of the room. It was the same as it was when she left; just a little neater than usual thanks to Anjali. She caressed her bulky stomach waiting for Angad to take her in his arms.

Angad walked out of the bathroom dressed in his night shorts and vest and slipped into bed beside her. He took her in his arms enquiring of her wandering eyes "what were you looking at?"

She smiled cuddling closer "everything's still the same" she spoke "I don't feel like I ever went from here"

"You never did Kripa. You were always here. Your memories were here. Our moments were here" he kissed her temples "this room missed you just as much as I did" he held her face "I won't let you go from me ever again"

She cuddled closer "and I never want to let go" she leaned upwards kissing his lips

He smiled and leaned down deepening the kiss "got to sleep Kripa" he spoke laying her down "you must be tired" he caressed her stomach "and our baby"

She held his hand on her stomach "baby is tired and loves daddy"

"What about baby's mama"

She smiled "baby's mama also loves baby's daddy" and she soon dozed off in his arms as he possessively held her, happy for her return. Satisfied with her close and safe, he closed his eyes dreaming of there future together.

Meanwhile Raj ran as fast as he could, soon hiding between barrels as the police chased him blindly. Once he was sure he was safe. He clenched his fists punching the nearby trees. He wasn't going to let Kripa get away. He wanted her and it didn't matter if her child died this time but he would get her this time he promised himself. He walked to a near by telephone booth, borrowing some money from a passer-by and dialled a number impatiently, waiting to reach his destination; Kripa Khanna.

Faiza

Pyaar
Chapter Twenty Two

Kripa smiled dreamily as she held nandini's son Akaash. She cuddled his cheeks visualizing moments of her and Angad's new born. She kissed his cheek, hugging him to her chest when Angad walked into the room "you know; Akaash is luckier than me" Angad spoke

Kripa looked at him puzzled "Why?"

"Because you're always pampering him, what happened to pampering your dear husband?" he asked sitting next to her

Kripa rolled her eyes "My dear husband is a big baby" she exclaimed

"Hey" he took Akaash from her "that's not very nice to say to your dear husband"

She chuckled "I speak nothing but the truth" she cuddled Akaash's cheeks. Angad frowned whilst Kripa simply giggled. He stood up walking out of the room with Akaash in his arms "Angad where are you going with Akaash?" Kripa called but he didn't stop. She sighed smiling dreamily. He could be so childish at times. She missed him so much

"Thinking about me" Angad whispered in her ears as she shrieked then sighed in relief

"Where did you take Akaash?"

"I thought it was time his mother played with him; while I play with my wife" he whispered naughtily; caressing her bulky stomach

She blushed; her cheeks turning red. He lifted her face and winked whilst she simply smiled. He leaned forward to capture her lips whilst his hands caressed her soft cheeks. He frowned on the feel of her finger in place of her lips "somebody is watching us" she whispered with slightly pink cheeks

He pulled her hand away "it won't work sweetheart; the door is locked" he pointed "and there's no one else here"

"I know but someone is still watching us?"

He sighed "who is it?"

She smiled "our son"

Angad couldn't help smiling at her innocent answer. He rubbed his nose against hers "not son; it's our daughter sweetie"

She shook her head "it's my son"

He leaned his head on her shoulder "and how do you know that?" he said playing with her hair

"It's a mother instinct Mr Khanna" she spoke holding his head to her neck as he nuzzled her skin

"But I want a sweet daughter like you" he pressed is wet lips to her neck

"Hmm" she moaned feeling his teeth nip her skin "my prince will come first, then your princess"

He trailed quick wet kisses up her jaw "as you wish as long as I get a princess as well" he kissed her flushed cheeks, then moved towards her lips "we'll discuss our children later for now" he pressed his lips to hers "I have some business to take care of" he mumbled against her lips, entwining his tongue with hers as there mouth duelled as one.

Kripa sighed in tedium. She had been sitting home since she was discharged and she was bored to no end. She walked towards Anjali in hope of finding something to do but found her on the phone "put the phone down Kavya" she heard her say

"No; you first" he answered

"Kavya; please put it down"

"You put it down"

"Kavya you know I won't put it down till you do"

"Hmm, I don't mind" he teased

"Kavya please; you put it down"

"Ok; let's put it down together on a count to three"

"Yeah, that's fine"

"Ok then one"

"Two"

"Three"

"Kavya" she whined "you didn't put the phone down"

"Fair is fair; so didn't you"

"Put it down Kavya"

Kripa rolled her eyes at there everlasting phone call. She walked forward taking the phone from Anjali "Bye Kavya" and disconnected the phone "there you go; I put the phone down for you" she said grinning

"Kripa" Anjali whined "why did you do that?"

She sat beside Anjali "I've been listening to your everlasting bye for the past fifteen minutes; I'm bored. I don't know what to do?"

Anjali sighed "What do you want to do?"

"I don't know. Angad doesn't let me do anything in the house. What am I supposed to do?"

"How about we go shopping for your baby? We were so worried for you that we haven't exactly prepared for your delivery"

Kripa smiled "that's a good idea" her hands automatically touching her belly where her baby lay "I need some maternal clothes as well; half of my clothes don't fit me"

"Perfect then" Anjali stood up "go get ready; I'll be down in fifteen minutes"

Kripa smiled "Ok"

Minutes later Kripa sat downstairs, ready in a loose black salwar kurta, holding a bag. Angad sat next to her kissing her cheek "Going somewhere?" he said taking her in his arms

She nodded "Me and Anjali are going shopping"

"I'll come with you" he said protectively

"It's ok Angad. Me and Anjali are fine"

"But Kripa what if--"

He was cut off "Bhai, don't worry about Kripa; you worry too much"

He sighed "I'm trusting you Anjali, look after her"

"Of course I'll look after her" she looked towards Kripa "lets go"

Anjali and Kripa enjoyed shopping for the newborn. She bought a few maternal clothes for herself, spending the majority time shopping for the baby. She was exhausted by the end and terribly hungry. Anjali took her to an ice cream parlour after placing the bags in the car, ignoring the fast food restaurants for the mother and baby's health.

Anjali and Kripa ordered chocolate ice creams and sat on a table waiting for there ice creams "Why isn't it here?" Kripa whined after a few minutes

"It'll be here in a while; you've become very impatient"

"But I'm hungry"

Anjali giggled "the waiter should be here any minute"

Kripa pouted but soon stared up in horror "waiting for me" she heard him say. Anjali looked at Kripa, then at Raj who Kripa was staring at shocked. Anjali gasped and grabbed kripa's hand dragging her towards the car. Once they were inside the car, Anjali drove as fast as she could, glancing at Kripa occasionally. She looked scared, practically trembling. She helped Kripa out of the car ordering the guard to close the gates.

Anjali rushed into the house holding Kripa who shivered constantly. Angad and Nandini rushed towards Kripa, finding her looking terribly scared. Angad embraced Kripa; caressing her back as she sobbed in his arms "Anjali, I told you to look after her" he scolded "how can you be so careless?"

"Bhai, actually—"

She was cut off "I don't want an explanation Anjali; look at her" he kissed kripa's hair

"Angad" he heard Kripa whisper "Anjali didn't do anything"

He parted from her taking her face in his hands "What happened Kripa? Why are you crying?"

"He's back Angad, he's going to kill me" she gripped his shoulders "Raj's going to kill me"

Angad looked at her confused, then towards Anjali "How's this possible? Raj's in jail"

"He's not" Anjali spoke "we saw him in the ice cream parlour"

Angad clenched his fist and dialled the number to the police station "Hello Inspector, Angad Khanna here"

"Mr Khanna?" the officer sighed "Sir; Raj has escaped the central jail"

"What type of security do you have?" he yelled "I want him found; now. I mean it"

"Yes sir; our search team is finding him. We're sorry sir"

"What do you mean by sorry? He can do anything; find him, now" and he disconnected the phone

"You were right Anjali; now I will take care more. I won t let him touch her, not now, not ever" he whispered tightening his arms around Kripa as she whimpered in his arms.

Many days went by. Kripa didn't dare step out of the house knowing Raj was free, somewhere, ready to kill her; to kill her baby. She would only go to the garden; looking around in fear all the time. Whilst Angad's frustration simply grew with each passing day. He couldn't see Kripa live with her growing fear. She was blocking the outer world again and he didn't want her to live like that; he wanted her to live a fearless life.

Kripa had a hospital appointment with the gynaecologist; but her fear prevented her from visiting the appointment. She had already missed her last three appointments. Anjali and Nandini sat beside her, trying to convince her once again "Kripa, you cant lock yourself inside forever"

"Anjali's right Kripa; come on, get up" Nandini supported

She shook her head "no; he's going to kill me; he's outside waiting to kill me"

"Kripa, if not for yourself then for the baby; you do know that this may be dangerous for the baby; you should know if it's healthy or not"

"I'm doing it all for him" she lay her hands around her belly protectively "he wants to kill my baby; I wont let anyone touch my baby"

Nandini sighed "we'll be with you to protect you"

There small convincing session was interrupted with Angad walking into the room. He sensed the tension. Anjali lifted her arms, shrugging her shoulders. He nodded understanding the situation, signalling to be left alone with Kripa. Once they left; he closed the door and sat beside her taking her hands in his "Why aren't you going Kripa? You've missed your last three appointments"

"Angad; you know what he wants. He's going to kill our baby"

"Kripa he won't harm you" he kissed her hands "come on; be a good girl and go for your appointment"

She hugged his chest "I'm scared Angad"

"Do you love me?" he asked enclosing her hands with his. She nodded "Do you trust me?"

"More than myself"

"Then you'll go. Trust me sweetheart, he won't harm you"

"Angad please don't force me; I don't want to take the risk"

"Kripa" he took her face in his large hands "Trust me sweetie; How about I go with you? I won't let him hurt you"

"But Angad, what if he—"

"Shhhhh" he silenced her "please Kripa; this is important"

She nodded "Ok, but promise me you'll be with me"

"I will" he smiled "get changed; I'll get changed as well; then we'll go" she smiled and with the help of Angad, changed.

Angad and Anjali accompanied Kripa to the hospital. The lady doctor examined Kripa; she helped her into a room for the other antenatal test "Lay here Mrs Khanna; I'll be back in a minute"

"But doctor—"

"It's ok Mrs Khanna; your husband and sister in law are outside; no one will be able to come in"

Kripa nodded a little unsure and lay on the hospital couch waiting patiently for the doctor.

Meanwhile, Angad and Anjali sat outside; waiting for Kripa "Doctor; any problem" Angad asked as she stepped outside

"No Mr Khanna; I'm going to collect the blood sample reports; I'll be back"

"Can I go inside?"

"She's fine Mr Khanna; I want her to relax so I can perform the other tests. She'll tense again if you go in"

"As you wish doctor" he sat down disappointed; waiting for the doctor to return when his phone rang; he walked down the corridor attending the call "Hello"

"Hello Angad" spoke the husky voice

"Um, who's speaking?" Angad asked curiously

"Forgot me so soon Angad"

Angad frowned "who is it?"

"Oh; you want clues" he laughed "ok, lets see; your wife was once my fianc"

"Raj" Angad growled "don't you dare even look at Kripa; you wont escape this time"

Raj laughed evilly "nice guess Angad; I'm looking at her right now and she'll be what she was when you found her"

Angad gasped "don't you dare touch her. He rushed towards kripa's room "you touch her and you wont be living" he threatened

"Stop me if you can" he laughed then cut the line

"Hello, Hello, Ughh" he banged his fists on the door to the check up room when he found It locked "Kripa" he yelled

Anjali came forward trying to calm him as the staff did "what's wrong Bhai?"

"Anjali; Raj's inside"

"Oh god" she also walked towards the door shouting for Kripa

"Mr Khanna; your breaking hospital rules" a nurse yelled, trying to stop him

"My wife's inside and is in danger; she's more important" he looked toward Anjali "move back Anjali" she did as told and Angad broke the door with all his strength to find Kripa trembling in Raj's hold; as he pushed a gun to her neck "Raj; leave her alone" Angad warned

"Ah Angad; nice to see you again" he smirked

"I'm not here for a chat Raj; leave her alone"

"How about I say no" he grinned devilishly "you can't stop me" his hands tightened on the revolver

Angad watched her in panic "Raj please leave us alone; what do you want? I'll give you anything?"

He traced the gun down her neck as she struggled "I want Kripa"

Angad's fists tightened in fury "leave her alone Raj" he stepped forward but stopped when Raj started to click "no, don't"

"Don't move a step ahead" he warned. He pulled Kripa against him roughly

"Angad" she screamed in panic

"Raj; steady please; leave her" he spoke fearfully

He laughed evilly then looked at Angad with a frown "you've troubled me a lot Angad; I wont let you get away with it so easily" His arm held her neck whilst his hand ventured upwards with the gun on her temple "Say goodbye"

"Angad" Kripa cried "Angad help me"

Angad panicked "Raj please leave her; I'll die without her" he begged

"You should have thought that when you married her" his hands moved to click but stopped hearing the police sirens "You lost the chance of survival" He pushed the trigger but the bullet landed on the hospital equipment when Angad pushed past him; taking Kripa in his arms. Raj glared at him and escaped before Angad could run behind him.

Angad looked down in his arms to find kripa's eyes closing "Kripa" he shook her face "Kripa open your eyes" She clutched onto his shirt falling limp onto his chest.

Minutes later, kripa's eyes opened in the hospital room. Her vision blurred becoming clearer with each blink "Angad" she called weakly

Angad clasped her hands into his at once "I'm sorry Kripa" he whispered near tears

"Angad" she looked at him distressed "don't cry" she looked around "where am I?"

He kissed her hands "Hospital"

"I want to go home" she said trying to sit up

Angad helped her up "we will but not now; your under observation and very weak"

"No Angad; I want to go home; he's going to come here as well"

He sighed "let me see what I can do?" he stood up to go when Kripa tugged at his hand

"Don't leave me" she whispered "he's going to come again"

He nodded and walked towards the door "Anjali" he called "can you sit inside with Kripa; I need to enquire about kripa's stay"

"Of course Bhai" Anjali walked inside whilst Angad went to enquire about kripa's leave and the cost of the damage caused. Soon enough he came back with the doctor; she checked Kripa; kept her for another hour then discharged her. Angad was fined for the broken door. After his apologies he took Kripa home; letting her rest herself from all the stress. He lay beside her watching her sleep peacefully; he caressed her hair; she looked so terrified when Raj held her; his heart shivered when he saw her so petrified. He kissed her forehead, holding her in his arms; he would protect her; he wouldn't let Raj touch. He felt so horrible and guilty for not being able to hold her when Raj had her stuck to the gun; he cuddled her vowing to protect her with his life.

Kripa had stopped going out, the little she did. She didn't dare to step into the garden either. Angad's frustration was just rising as each day went by; kripa's fright was closing her to the outside world.

Raj's mobile number had helped discover his location when it would be on; however Raj's cunning tactics didn't help since he had a new number each time.

Meanwhile Angad sat beside Kripa feeding her hot soup "come on last one"

She shook her head "I'm full"

"Kripa; the baby must be hungry as well" he reasoned

"Baby said he's full as well"

"Then last spoon for baby's father"

"Baby's father can drink it himself" she pouted "you say last spoon for all of them"

He sighed and put the plate to a side taking her in his arms "you're very stubborn"

She frowned "But it was horrible"

"It wasn't; it's tasty; you normally love chicken soup"

"I know but it didn't have any spices"

"You know you can't have spices" he picked the bowl "come one; promise this is the last spoon; then you have to eat your medicines" she scrunched her nose but drank the last spoon. Angad helped her eat her medicines then lay beside her; tapping her to sleep. His phone vibrated so he walked out of the room so he didn't wake Kripa up "Hello"

"Hello Angad; what's wrong? Haven't seen Kripa in a while"

Angad's nostrils flared "What do you want Raj?" he signalled Kavya who stood with Nandini that it was Raj's call

"What do I want?" he laughed "You still haven't understood what I want?"

"Shut up"

"Bad manners Angad; you wouldn't want to mess with me"

"Get to the point Raj" Raj continued with his irritating comments whilst Kavya informed the police headquarters who traced his call and rushed to the found location

"If not Kripa then why not your sister" he smirked "I'm sure she'd be good enough"

"Don't even think about it" his hands fisted "if you harm anyone from my family; it will be your last day in this world"

Raj sighed "you talk a lot Angad. But have to say; Kripa looked cute drinking the soup. She was smiling. You see, I got a little jealous; how could she smile with me close by?"

Angad gasped "where are you?" he asked turning towards his room

He laughed wickedly "Nice try; I want to play the hide and seek game a little longer"

Angad sighed in relief seeing Kripa sound asleep "Where are you Raj?" he repeated

"Wherever I am; I can see both of you"

"Raj; if you do anything to Kripa then—"

He was cut off "You wont be able to do anything; you'll just watch and cry" he laughed "Oh I forgot to tell you why I phoned" he tapped his fingers on the hard wood "say goodbye to Kripa and cherish your days with her because its time she dies"

"Raj, you won't to anything" Angad warned

"I'll do a lot and that to in front of your eyes" and he cut the line

Angad sat beside Kripa in fury; he banged his fists on the soft mattress causing Kripa to awaken from her beauty sleep. She squeezed her eyes with her fingers then looked at Angad who sat beside her in anger "Angad" she called "What happened?"

He looked down guilty for waking her up "nothing sweetheart" he kissed her forehead "go to sleep"

Kripa looked at him dissatisfied "what's wrong Angad" she held his cheek "wont you tell me?"

He blinked his eyes, with tears flooding soon; he lowered himself, hugging her "Just don't leave me Kripa; if you go this time; I'll die" he sobbed in her arms

Kripa caressed his hair distressed "I wont leave you ever Angad; I can't imagine my life without you" she spoke in tears; as they both cuddled each other in tears

Kripa noticed Angad's anxious behaviour. He had been sitting stuck to her for the past three hours. He hadn't left the room for a minute; he simply sat beside her doing something or the other. She sensed the tension but didn't question; she knew he wouldn't tell her; he'd cry like he did a few hours ago.

Kripa was in her eighth month of pregnancy; she felt heavy and distressed with the added weight of her nurturing baby. She felt helpless and hopeless at times.

Meanwhile the police had traced Raj's location once again, unknown to Raj who watched Angad and Kripa sit in each others arms; enjoying the moments of love. He felt vibes of jealousy watching the two; he didn't like what he saw. He was waiting for a chance to get hold of Kripa but Angad was stuck to her like glue. He hated the sight of the two cuddling together; his possessiveness had made mad; he had become crazy in wanting to gain Kripa as his possession.

Kripa sat in Angad's arms silently caressing her large bulky belly. Angad smiled and covered her hand; feeling the life they had created "What were you thinking?" he asked kissing her shoulder

"Nothing" she looked up "I just want my prince to come out quickly so I can hold him, play with him" she said dreamily

He smiled "well it's not possible yet; you have a whole month to your delivery" he kissed her head "but I don't mind holding you in my arms"

She giggled "Angad" she whacked his torso; lying in his arms "I love you"

He smiled "I love you too" He kissed her forehead, soon reaching her nose "and I love this nose of yours; its cute" he pinched it "Our baby should have your nose"

Kripa flushed but leaned up kissing his lips "and he should have your eyes; beautiful and expressive"

Angad grinned "your nose is the only thing he should have; the rest will destroy his look" he teased

"Angad" she beat his chest "you are so evil"

Angad laughed holding her protesting arms "thank you sweetheart" and he leaned down, pressing his lips on her soft luscious lips; possessing her mouth

Kripa shrieked pulling away on seeing Raj behind Angad; on the gunpoint "Angad" she screamed

Angad looked at her confused then turned to the direction she stared, frightened "Raj" he gasped. He stood up, shielding Kripa from the evil man "What are you doing here?"

Raj glared at him frustrated "I hope you said your final goodbye Angad because I'm going to kill her"

Kripa clutched onto his shirt from behind, afraid of the outcome "he won't hurt you Kripa" he assured

"Stop giving her false assurance" Raj loaded the gun "you have two choices Angad" Angad looked at him curiously "either hand her over to me or both of you die"

Angad shook his head "you will die, not us" his hands groped kripa's, pushing them into his back pocket; Kripa looked at him confused whilst he pushed her hand into his pocket; sending silent messages, glaring at Raj

Raj laughed then frowned "if you want to pay hard then we'll play it hard" kripa's hands tightened in his, soon discovering his mobile phone. She looked up at him, quickly pulling the mobile phone from his pocket; calling the first person in the dialled calls list.

Meanwhile Kavya sat hugging Anjali, nuzzling her fragrant neck "is that your phone?" Anjali asked feeling the constant vibration

"Oh" he lifted his face from her neck to find Angad calling "weird" he mumbled "he's in the other room and he's calling me" he answered the call "Hello Angad; what the hell man? We're in the same house and you're calling" he frowned hearing Kripa mumble into the phone "Kripa I can't understand a word you're saying"

Kripa looked around helplessly and spoke loudly "leave us alone Raj"

Kavya stared at the phone in horror immediately standing up "I'll call the police" he informed "stay on the line" he looked towards Anjali "give me the phone; I need to call the police"

Anjali looked at him in panic "is everything alright?"

"No; Raj is in there room" Anjali gasped in revulsion taking his phone from him whilst he used her phone to inform the police of Raj's location, which they had miserably failed to realize a few hours ago.

In the meantime Raj still held the two on the gun "move out of the way Angad or you will die with her"

Angad held kripa's hands in his tightly "Back off Raj; you'll regret your actions"

Raj glared at him "Move" he noticed Angad's stepping forward "stay back" he warned "or I'll shoot"

Angad stepped forward "Angad" Kripa whispered fearfully "no; don't move"

He held her hand pressing them to his lips "trust me sweetheart"

There small actions added fuel to Raj "I'm not here to see you romance; Move or I'll shoot you"

Angad stepped forward as Kripa reluctantly let go of his hand "Shoot then Raj" he encouraged "what are you waiting for"

Raj clenched his teeth, holding the revolver in his fisted hands "have it your way then" he pulled the trigger, pressing on the button but was highly disappointed when Kavya pushed past Angad; possessing the bullet in his upper arm

"Kavya" Kripa screamed in shock with Angad running to his aid

"I'm fine" he assured standing; holding his arm "hold onto Kripa" he advised

Raj was faster; taking advantage of the situation; he caught hold of kripa's neck who screamed in shock "don't move" he warned when Kavya and Angad advanced towards him

Angad watched Kripa tremble in panic; she had just overcome the previous incident and here he had her pinned again "Raj, I beg you. Leave her alone"

Kripa trembled in fear; holding her stomach protectively. Raj noticed and grinned devilishly "you love that baby don't you?" he sniggered "Well lets say goodbye to him first" he loaded the trigger; holding the gun to her bloated stomach.

"Raj, please don't" she begged struggling under his grip with Angad looking on helplessly

Angad looked towards Kavya who signalled to go forward. He nodded, stepping forward "stop there" Raj warned

Angad gulped but stepped forward "leave her alone Raj"

Raj glared "both of you have troubled me a lot, there's no chance of leaving her"

Kripa squirmed "please Raj; I beg you"

"No" he screamed fiercely "not a chance" he pressed the gun to her belly, hurting her and pressed on the button but was shot on his lower back before he could press. He released Kripa in pain, holding onto his lower back. The police stood behind him surrounding him, shooting him on his leg to block attempts to escape.

Kripa collapsed on the floor, holding her stomach; feeling tremendous pain; too weak to get up, whilst Angad rushed towards her; holding her in his arms, calling for an ambulance. Anjali also rushed into the room shedding tears on seeing Kavya's shot arm and kripa's weak state. She stood by Kavya; soothing his wound until the ambulance arrived.

Raj was arrested with a police warrant. He was kept in the police government hospital where he was treated but he was determined to get Kripa at any costs. He was checked by doctors and proved mentally ill in court. Mr Chopra was dismayed watching his son transform in to mad man obsessed with a woman he lusted. Raj was sent to Nasik Mental asylum for treatment, kept under police supervision but he died due to his addiction towards drugs and obsession towards Kripa, soon committing suicide.

Kavya and Kripa were treated. The bullet left Kavya's arm in a sling for two months whilst Kripa was treated with hypertension. She was kept under observation for three days then discharged. Her delivery was still due and now everyone awaited for the arrival of the newborn.

Faiza

Pyaar
Chapter Twenty Three

Kripa had started her ninth month of pregnancy; she felt heavy at times but still cherished her baby; it was priceless gift from Angad to her and from her to Angad. She was quite nervous about her delivery; even a little scared thinking of how much it must hurt but she prayed to god to make it easy for her. She had taken time in recovering after the whole incident with Raj but with Angad by her side, she recovered quite quickly.

Kavya and Anjali were quite happy the tension was gone. They had also decided to finally tie the knot but decided to marry once Kripa gave birth, also bearing in mind that Kavya still had a sling on his arm. They would often go shopping on the pretext of spending time, bringing back gifts for Akaash and small shopping necessities for the coming new born.

Angad was on cloud nine knowing Kripa was out of danger. Thoughts of Raj still infuriated him at time but knowing his wife was safe, away from the devil was enough to calm him down. He often sat with Kripa; baby talking to the little one inside but the little one seemed to be a problem at times. Kripa wouldn't let him near her at times, spoiling his romantic moods and when she'd allow him then her big belly holding there little one would be barrier. However it was he still loved her and that would never change.

It was another night like many other nights where Kripa lay in Angad's arms, talking about there baby "Angad" Kripa suddenly called

"Hmm" he replied half asleep "What's the matter sweetie?"

She looked up into his eyes "Start working again"

Angad opened his eyes "I do work; I help you do your work"

"You know what work I'm talking about Angad; don't pretend"

He sighed "I will but not now, besides I've had a downfall in my career, I doubt I'll get another chance"

"I'm sorry" she said lowering her eyes "it's my entire fault"

"Kripa" he took her face in his large palms "it wasn't your fault at all; I just couldn't do anything without you by my side. I was depressed when we couldn't find you and then busy protecting you but all by my will. Even if you told me to work then I wouldn't. You're much more important than my career"

She nodded "start working again Angad; complete your dream, please"

"Not now Kripa" he kissed her hands "You need me right now"

"Please Angad; for our coming child" she pleaded

"Ok, I'll start working but not now sweetheart; after you give birth then; I want to be with you every moment"

She smiled "as you wish as long as you do after I give birth; it makes me feel guilty"

"Don't feel guilty; you're my lucky charm, without you success didn't reach me. Now that I have you no one can stop me from reaching success"

Kripa leaned upwards kissing him "I love you honey"

"I love you too, now go to sleep. You must be tired" he kissed her goodnight then slept soundly beside her.

Kripa sat with Anjali in the large manicured garden; sitting on a swing after sending Angad to go shopping with Kavya for the baby. He had been stuck to her like glue since she had come back. Of course she loved staying with him but she didn't want him with her all the time; he needed to give her space and start working; until that space wasn't there he wouldn't leave her alone. He had realized she was safe without danger but somewhere he still didnt accept

"Bhai loves you a lot Kripa" Anjali spoke out of the blue. Kripa looked up and smiled "when you went he was so quite; we were so scared for him. I'm glad you came back"

"I'm glad my self; its all thanks to Maria aunty otherwise I don't know what I'd do" she looked down "Angad's done a lot for me, I wont ever be able to repay his love"

"You don't have to repay love; love is unstoppable"

"Yeah, true" Kripa looked towards Anjali "I'm really sorry Anjali, because of me your still not married"

Anjali smiled "there's no need to apologize; it just gave me more time. I mean I know I love Kavya and yes I definitely want to get married to him but I guess the whole time gave me a chance to know him more and understand things more. Moreover it gave me a chance to spend time with my family and anyways Bhai needed me more than Kavya. He was broken when you disappeared"

Kripa's eyes gleamed "really?"

Anjali chuckled "really. Ok now no emotional talk we've had enough of that since you've been back"

Kripa grinned "How about we go through the photo albums, I really want to see Angad's childhood pictures again; it'll give me an idea of what my prince looks like"

"Come on then" Anjali helped her up, taking her to her room to show her the cute pictures of her husband's childhood

Kripa scowled at Angad whilst he tried to pull her back in his arms "Oh come on sweetheart; you know what I said was true"

"But it's all your fault so you have no right to tease me like that" she said in tears

"Hey hey, no crying" he pulled her making her lay flat "I don't like tears in your eyes"

She sulked "then why did you complain about me being heavy?"

He sighed, sliding closer; wiping her moist eyes "I'm sorry; I was just teasing you"

She sniffed "its ok" she laid her head on his chest "If we have a son then what will name him"

Angad smiled "I don't know really, but I know one thing; his name will begin with K"

She looked up "why? Any reason"

He nodded "My sweethearts name begins with K, I want to name him with the start of your name; it's a personal wish"

Kripa's eyes sparkled "then if we have a daughter her name will begin with A, ok?"

"No; I think a name with K might sound better"

"Please Angad, I want to keep her name with A" she smirked "it's a personal wish"

Angad laughed "as you wish" he rubbed his nose to hers. Kripa smiled widely, hugging Angad. Minutes later she felt pressure on her stomach. She clutched her stomach whilst Angad watched her tense "Kripa; are you alright?"

She gulped closing her eyes "Angad, take me to the hospital" her hand held harder as she moaned feeling the sharp pain

"Oh shit" he got up in panic "Kripa hold on, I'll be back" he ran out of his room straight to Anjali's room knocking fiercely "Anju, open the door"

"What is it Bhai?" she moaned rubbing her eyes

"It's Kripa Anju; she needs to go to the hospital"

Anjali rushed to Angad's room to find Kripa trembling, quivering clutching her stomach as she moaned in pain "Kripa" she wiped her sweaty forehead "everything will be alright" she looked towards a frightened Angad "Bhai, you carry Kripa to the car; I'll collect her hospital bag"

He nodded, carrying Kripa in his arms towards the car whilst Anjali collected necessities for the coming baby and Kripa. Anjali rushed towards the car, unlocking it for Angad who placed her in the back of the car; with Anjali sitting beside her, wiping her sweat. In between she called Kavya and informed the Khanna family about the sudden emergency.

On reaching the hospital, Kripa was rushed to the emergencies. The Gynaecologists examined her and walked out "She was having contractions" she informed "as soon as her contractions start again; we will take her to the labour room for delivery"

"Can I meet her?" he asked

"Yes you can; one at a time but"

"Thank you doctor" Angad rushed into the room to find Kripa lying on the hospital bed listless "How are you feeling?" he asked sitting beside her

She opened her eyes and smiled slightly "fine" her hands covered her belly "he's coming"

Angad smiled leaning down to kiss her forehead "everything will be alright" he assured

Kripa slightly chuckled "You're more nervous than me"

He scrunched his nose squeezing her hand "I was scared watching you cry in pain"

She blinked "don't worry; I'll be back, just as healthy with our prince"

"And if it's a princess, then?"

"Then it will be your princess but I'll still love my baby no matter if it's a princess or prince"

He leaned down pressing his lips to hers "look after yourself" his eyes turned slightly wet "I'll miss you"

She wiped his eyes "I'll miss you too"

Soon enough Kripa's contractions started again. Anjali accompanied her in the labour room for support, whilst Angad stood outside with Kavya tensed. Anjali had told the family to come after Kripa's delivery; too many people were not allowed to visit and the presence of too many would trouble other patients as well as Kripa.

Kavya held Angad's shoulder "relax Angad; she'll be fine"

He sighed "Sorry; it's just that I'm nervous"

Kavya smiled "its ok I understand"

Angad raised his brow "you've never been in this situation"

"I know but I will one day" he said mischievously

Angad shook his head "you know you're hopeless"

Kavya grinned" why thank you"

After three hours of labour Kripa gave birth to a baby boy. The nurse walked outside informing "Congratulations Mr Khanna, your wife gave birth to a healthy baby boy"

Angad smiled widely "Thank you sister" he turned towards Kavya hugging him "I'm a father" he exclaimed

Kavya laughed patting his back "congratulations man"

Angad parted from him and turned to the nurse "Can I meet her?"

"You can after she's been shifted to the ward; she's being stitched right now. She's quite weak so I'd advise not to stress her in anyway"

He nodded "Thanks"

Kavya informed the Khanna family of the newborn, updating them on Kripa's state. The Khanna family informed Kripa's family. The Khanna family celebrated, collecting necessities for Kripa, decorating the house for her welcome.

Angad walked into the ward once Kripa was shifted. He found Anjali holding the baby boy whilst Kripa lay on the bed weak and pale. A weak smile crept her lips on seeing Angad. She put her hand out for Angad to hold it. Anjali looked up and smiled "congratulations Bhai"

"Thanks Anju" he took Kripa's hand in his kissing it "Congratulation sweetheart"

She smiled "congratulations to you too"

Anjali handled the baby to Angad. The sight of there baby brought tears to his eyes. They had created the baby; he and Kripa had made the baby. The baby was tiny; his face was red from all the pressure, his nose tiny slightly round, just like Kripa's. He looked towards Kripa and smiled tearfully.

Anjali and Kavya looked towards each other blinking "Bhai, Me and Kavya are going home; I'll come back later. Mom will be here in a while so someone has to be home"

Angad nodded. He watched the two leave and sat beside Kripa; helping her up "His nose is like yours as I wished"

Kripa smiled leaning on his shoulder "and he's the prince I wished for"

He kissed her forehead "Thank you Kripa" he caressed the baby's head "this is the best gift I could have got"

Kripa leaned down kissing the baby's head "he's my gift to you and your gift to me"

He looked down at her smiling lovingly "I love you"

She stared into his eyes "I love you too"

He moved down to kiss her luscious lips but she stopped him, placing her finger on his lips "What's wrong sweetheart?"

"The baby is watching"

He smirked biting her finger "baby is a good boy; he will let his dad kiss his mom"

Kripa chuckled "But baby's mama thinks it's not time for a kiss"

"Well baby's father thinks there is no time limit for love so he can kiss baby's mama and my boy thinks the same as his father"

Kripa smiled pressing her lips to his as she held his head whilst Angad's hands held the baby, his mouth working fully to explore hers. There tongues duelled in union as the symbol of there love watched his parents kiss a kiss of love.

Kripa had frequent visits from home till her discharge which was a day after her delivery. She was surprised to see her family had flew from Delhi to see her. Aditya was on the seventh sky having two babies to play with. He already had Akaash to play with when he came; now he had his own cousin, his Bua's son.

On the naming ceremony they named there son Kavi on Angad's wish. It meant wise man and they hoped he would be a wise man like his father.

Three months went by in a flash. In the meantime Anjali was married off to Kavya after a month of Kripa's delivery. In the two months of her a marriage she had gone on a week long honeymoon to Maldives. She had started working on law which she had studied in university.

Kripa would visit Delhi every two months with Kavi and Angad. She never went without Angad. The kidnapping incident was always fresh enough for her to avoid travelling alone.

Like every other night she lay in Angad's arms after putting Kavi to sleep in his cot. She silently traced patterns on Angad bare chest after there passionate interlude. Angad caught her hand kissing it " What's wrong honey? I've been watching you for a while now"

She looked up "You made a promise to me four months ago and you still haven't done anything about it"

He looked at her confused "Which promise?"

"About concentrating on your career" she kissed his chest "you promised to work on it"

He sighed snuggling her neck "not yet sweetheart; Kavi's only three months, maybe when---"he was cut off

"I'm there for Kavi; you concentrate on your career" her hands circled his back "I'll look after Kavi. Nandini Bhabi also looks after Akaash but Karan bhaiya didn't leave his career"

"It's different Kripa" he nipped at her skin "please listen to me"

"No Angad" she pulled him away "if you don't fulfil your promise then don't come near me" she moved away "it means your promises aren't true"

"Kripa" he caught her arms "come on, don't be stubborn"

She shrugged her shoulders turning her back towards him "no, you're being stubborn. I said it to you four months ago but you said you'd think about it after Kavi's birth and now it's been three months to his birth and you still haven't done anything about it"

He hugged her from the back "Ok then I'll work on it; I'll start from next week" he kissed her cheek "Happy?"

"No, you start working on it from tomorrow otherwise you'll never work on it"

"Kripa please; just a week more"

"No" she lay flat on her back "I know you better than yourself and if you love me and Kavi you'll start working on it from tomorrow"

He sighed "you know I hate you"

She grinned "well I hate you too" He pounced on her making her laugh as he nibbled on her skin "Angad" she moaned as his lips bruised her body. They both moaned as they gave each other another passionate night to cherish.

Faiza

Pyaar

Epilogue

Kripa had given birth to a baby girl two years after Kavi's birth. They named her Amber on Kripa's insistence and she was the apple of everyone's eyes. Nandini had given birth to another baby boy who she named Akshat. Amber being the only girl in the whole house was quite pampered which had caused her to be very demanding at times.

Anjali had two sons who she named Ayaan and Amaan. Aditya had grown tall with his age. He was now a collage student dating his Latest crush Sanya. Nandini's son Akaash was good friends with Kavi. Akaash and Kavi loved spending time together, making Amber cry whilst Akshat preferred to stay with Ayaan. Amaan was too small to team up. Amber was often left out but she was pampered by everyone to no end.

Angad had resumed his career after a lot of persuasion from Kripa and Nandini. He didn't do much stage shows as he found it time consuming. He found that time could be spent with family which he loved to do. He had become a playback singer, joining the family business of textiles as well.

At a point Angad had insisted Kripa to join him in playback singing. Kripa loved singing but her children were much more important to her. She took part in the family business at times but refused to start a career differently. At times Angad would be jealous of his own children.

Amber was her daddy's girl whist Kavi was his mommy's boy. Kavi was a healthy six year old whilst amber was a 4 year old. Angad often felt jealous of his son who competed equally sticking to his mother like glue. It was another day like every other when Akaash and Kavi sat in front of Angad "no mommy loves me more than you" he argued

"No kid; your mom loves me more; you wouldn't be born if she didn't love me"

Akaash laughed "why don't uncle and you have a competition"

"good idea" Kavi decided "when I go to mommy, she will kiss me but if you go then she wont kiss you, that will show that she loves me more" Kavi concluded cleverly

"Oh yes she will kiss me" Angad argued

Akaash smirked "Is that a bet?"

"Yeah" Angad answered

"Ok, If you win then Grandpa will give you Rs 1000 from me and If I win then you will give me Rs 5000"

Angad frowned "What will you do with so much money?"

He grinned "I'll buy mama a present and then she'll love me even more" he teased

Angad glared at his son getting up to grab him but he ran before Angad could catch him. Akaash laughed aloud cheering for Kavi. Kavi ran up the stairs with Angad following to bump into Kripa. He caught hold of her "What are you doing?" she yelled "I could have fallen"

"I'm always here to catch you honey" he replied mischievously

Kripa rolled her eyes "you and your logic" she looked down feeling the tug on her clothes to find Kavi. He stretched his arms to her to pick him up. She picked him up whilst Angad watched his son in envy as Kavi simply grinned "Mama, my kiss"

Kripa smiled "any special reason?"

He nodded "Because I love you mama" Kripa smiled and kissed his cheeks "thank you mama"

"And mine" Angad leaned forward "what about my kiss. I love you too"

Kripa shook her head "you are hopeless"

"No I'm not; I want my kiss" he looked at her pleadingly "I've got Rs 5000 on stake"

She gasped "you bet on me again" she glared at him "don't talk to me" she carried Kavi down the stairs whilst Angad sighed walking to his room

Minutes later his daughter walked into his room holding her teddy bear to her chest. She walked towards Angad stretching her arms towards him. Angad took her in his lap kissing her head "What was my princess doing?"

"Anju Bua just came, I was playing with Amaan and then Kavi Bhai started pulling my hair so I came upstairs"

He frowned "your brother is a bad boy"

She looked at her father "Did mommy shout at you?" he nodded "Because of Kavi Bhai?" he nodded. She frowned "Kavi Bhai is bad"

He pinched her nose "Why are you copying me?"

"I'm not; I'm saying that Kavi Bhai is bad" he kissed her cheek. She kissed his cheek back then slipped off his lap running out of the room.

Minutes later Amber returned pulling Kripa with her, whilst Kavi followed behind. Angad smiled watching his daughter pull his mother; she was his small cute princess who always solved his small problems. She pushed her mom next to her father then smiling widely "Mama, don't be angry with dad" she spoke "Kavi Bhai is a bad boy"

Kavi came forward tugging at her long ponytail "I'm a good boy"

"Daddy" she rushed towards Angad "Kavi Bhai is pulling my hair"

"Kavi" Angad scolded "don't hit your sister"

Kavi frowned "Mama; Dad's shouting at me"

Kripa sighed "Stop fighting both of you" she looked towards Kavi "I don't want you betting with your dad again; your always teasing him" then she turned towards amber "and amber; Kavi is bigger than you so no saying he's bad"

Kavi simple kissed his mother then flew out of the room to play with Akaash whilst Amber came and sat on her fathers lap again "Daddy, Can we go to the zoon on Saturday"

"Of course sweetheart" he kissed her cheek "why do you want to go to the zoo?"

"Bua was saying that Ayaan is like a monkey; I want to see one. Then Kavya Uncle said you can find a monkey in the zoo"

He smiled at his daughter's innocence "I'll take all of you kids to the zoo, now go downstairs I'll join you all in a while"

"Ok" she pecked her father and walked out of the room hugging her teddy

Once she left Angad hugged Kripa who stood in front of the cupboard folding the messy clothes "I'm sorry Honey" he kissed her cheek "please forgive me"

She looked towards him "why do you say sorry if your going to do it again?"

"It's all your son's fault; he's always provoking me" he kissed her neck

She sighed "Angad your a big baby"

"Mhmm" he nipped at her ear "I'm your baby"

She chuckled turning around; her hands looping around his neck "now hurry up and come down, Anjali's been asking about you for quite a while; Nandini Bhabi is downstairs waiting for me" she kissed his cheek and turned to go only to be pulled back by Angad.

"Not so fast sweetheart; promise tonight you'll give me your time; it's been quite a while I haven't spent time with you; your always busy with someone or the other"

She brushed her nose to his "Ok, tonight is yours" and she left after receiving her husbands loving kisses

Angad tucked the kids into bed himself that evening. He kissed them goodnight then left for his bedroom to complete some office work on his laptop. Soon enough Kripa walked into the room after working in the kitchen with a jug of water and a glass. She smiled at him placing the jug to a side. He closed his laptop then locked the door embracing his wife for her promised night. Kripa turned around, looping his neck in her arms as he seduced her with his seductive kisses. Soon enough the two undressed each other making love to each other slowly, gently.

Angad lay on top of her kissing her chest as she moaned when they heard a knock on the door. They ignored the knock at first, continuing to love each other. They heard a knock again "Who is it?" Angad called

"Daddy" his two children called "open the door"

He looked down at his grinning wife banging his head on her shoulder as she silently chuckled. She pushed her reluctant husband off her; slipping into her night gown whilst Angad slipped on a pair of pyjamas.

She opened the door to her sleepy children who walked straight to her bed falling asleep. Kripa smiled and lay beside amber whilst Angad lay beside Kavi, frowning.

Kripa pressed his forehead "go to sleep Angad; we'll see to it another day" she lay down falling asleep whilst Angad as always fell asleep complaining to himself. It would happen every other night. His children would jump into bed with them, hardly giving them privacy. It was rarely he got to spend time alone with Kripa; but however they were, they were still his children and he loved them dearly

Angad and Kripa met each other when Kripa was getting married but such circumstances were created which bought them together and they were happy with what they got. There journey of love was tested but there distance and patience was the power of there love. Of course Angad complained at times for not being able to spend so much time with Kripa but however his children were; he loved them. The unpredictable wedding of two individuals ended with a happy family; which both individuals cherished.

Faiza

awww faiza.. i loved this one as well... ur absolutely a awesome writer! 😊

Originally posted by: sweet honey

yay ur postin diss....was lukin 4ward to readin dis ff..... 😃

aww thanks; I think quite few people wre waiting for me to repost; I was just being lazy😳

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hey Faiza... just caught up with ur fic... i seriously loved it, nd mujst say ur a gr8 writer... hmm, when i started reading this, 2 days ago, ik decided 2 read a couple parts nd continue it after my exams are finished, but i got so caught up with it that i HAD 2 finish it...👏

AK's 1st meeting was, umm... quite memorable, aww, it was cute how he thought she was a theif, iun a weird way... well, a beautiful theif...hmmm, love at first sight?? tht 2 4m Angad... u don't get that often😆

o God... that Raj.. i seriously hate him😡... trying 2 rape his fiance??... well, if he had waited 4 a few days, he wudn't hve been in such a mess... he acted reli cheap🤢... nd he came back 2 kill her, and her baby?? i thought it was too much, he shud have just gotten over it!!!😡😕

i was glad the elders decided 2 get AK married, nd angad was soooo happy... he was such a sweetheart... nd i loved the fact he respected K's privacy, (well, until she confessed😆😳),,and controlled his desire nd stayed withing his limits...
Kripa confessing on his birthday,, was probly the bestest gift he cud've gotten na??... the poor guy had waited enough, he sure deserved a treat!!😆... but i felt bad when she didn't want a physical relationship with him... but i dint blame her, she's gone through alot..

hmmm... o i loved thr suhaag raat scene😳😳... after all, its not evrytym u see Kripa being bold... 😆..he had planned 2 keep her under control 4 the night, so i think he got pretty surprised when she started seducing him, to start with😳😛... after thr confession, the fic got reli romantic.. nd i loved it more... angad was reli naughty nd i loved his mischievious comments...i also thought the part was quite sweet, when every1 was asking abt thr wedding night..

hmmm... manthan changed quite in a sudden, well tht was good, coz AK couldn't afford 2 have another villlain/vamp b/'w thr love story...lol

Kavya nd Anjali's chemistry was also gr8... omg i had thought he loved her when he 1st admitted 2 angad he had fallen 4 some1.. aur mera shak sahi nikla😆😉... it was sweet how they took care of AK nd helped them through tough tyms, nd putting aside ther own wishes 2 be married...


ur seriously a gr88888 writer... omg i was just going 2 write, 'continue soon', then remembered its finished😆😆... but i wudn't have minded reading few more parts😡😆😆


kk... i'll stop typing now, i have tons more stuff 2 write abt.. but i'm probly boring u right???😳...lol... so i'll stop... btw.. can i have links 2 ur othr fics plz...😳
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