Sorry for the delay, friends! Got held up with FF updates and family illnesses!
PART 3……V-DAY
It was quite a long walk to Manali township over rocky paths skirting the riverbed. Kripa got tired pretty soon , hanging on to Angad's arm as they trudged over rocks and pebbles.
After half an hour of huffing and puffing, she finally sat down on a big boulder: Angad…please ruko na…..mujhsey aur nahin chala jaata. Aao hum yahan thodi der baithein!
She took off her shoes and rubbed her weary ankles.
Angad squatted down in front of her and raised her dainty foot on his muscular thigh.
Ohho….Tch, tch.tch…..tumharey pair toh bahut sooj gaye hain! Chalo, main maalish kar deta hoon"
He started rubbing the insole and heel slowly, in a gentle massage that was soothing and arousing at the same time! As his fingers pressed and rubbed, Kripa felt a familiar sensation in her belly…..a sweet pulsation that made her flushed.
Angad, buss rehney do…..she said breathlessly, trying to move her feet away.
He looked up at her flushed face with a knowing smirk: Kya rehney doon? Tumharey nazuk pair dabana toh mera farz hai! Ek achhey pati ki duty nibha raha hoon.
He brushed his fingers deliberately under her foot, making her squirm and giggle: ANGAD! Kya kar rahey ho? Mujhey gudgudi ho rahi hai.
Kahan? He asked wickedly…..his heated eyes dancing with mischief.
UFFF! TUM BHI NA…..she laughed and punched him hard on his shoulder. Ab chalo, main theek hoon"
She put on her shoes, leaning on his shoulder, then tried to walk.
AAAHHH! She winced with pain….her feet were really swollen and hurting.
Kya hua? Angad was concerned…….Moch aa gayi kya?
Pata nahin…..bahut dukh raha hai……she made a crying face.
Angad squeezed her cheeks affectionately: Ok. Main tumhey utha leta hoon…Chalo. Main hi Coolie banta hoon….ab yeh wazan toh zindagi bhar uthana hai"
He bent and picked up his petite wife in his arms.
Kripa smiled, looping her arms around his thick neck: Kyun nahin, Janaab? Yeh toh aapka farz hai"
Angad grinned and quickly kissed her lips, then he started walking.
But he had forgotten that he wasn't a young man anymore, he was close to 40. After walking for some time, his face got all red, he started panting and puffing! But Kripa was enjoying the ride, resting her head on his broad shoulder, breathing in his familiar manly scent, feeling the heat of his body next to hers.
Watch this amazingly romantic vdo mix by Selina (ShellyB): Agar tum mil jaao, zamana chhod dengey hum"
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Agar tum mil jao
Zamana chod denge hum
Tumhe paa kar zamane bhar se rishta tod denge hum
Agar tum mil jao
Zamana chod denge hum
Agar tum mil jao
Zamana chod denge hum
Bina tere koyi dilkash nazara hum na dekheinge
Bina tere koyi dilkash nazara hum na dekheinge
Tumhe na ho pasand usko dobara hum na dekheinge
Teri soorat na ho jis mein
Teri soorat na ho jis mein
Woh sheesha tod denge hum
Agar tum mil jao
Zamana chod denge hum
Tere dil mein raheinge tujhko apna ghar bana lenge
Tere dil mein raheinge tujhko apna ghar bana lenge
Tere khwaabon ko beheno ki tarah khud par saja lenge
Kasam teri kasam
Kasam teri kasam
Taqdeer ka roog mod denge hum
Agar tum mil jao
Zamana chod denge hum
Tumhe hum apne jism-o-jaan mein kuch aise basa lenge
Tumhe hum apne jism-o-jaan mein kuch aise basa lenge
Teri khushboo apne jism ki khushboo bana lenge
Khuda se bhi na jo toote
Khuda se bhi na jo toote
Woh rishta jod lenge hum
Agar tum mil jao
Zamana chod denge hum
Tumhe paa kar zamane bhar se rishta tod denge hum
Agar tum mil jao
Zamana chod denge hum
Angad trudged over the rocks and pebbles…..soon he was out of breath too, carrying his precious load.
He groaned loudly: Kripaaa….tum ab pehley jaisi halki-fulki nahin rahi….Ufff….how much do u weigh now?
Kripa glared at him : KYAAA? TUMNEY MUJHEY MOTI KAHA? Abhi utaro mujhey….nahin chahiye mujhey tumhari ride"
Angad laughed: Kyun? Sach se darti kyun ho? Ab tum unees saal ki nahin rahi.
Aur tum bhi 22 ke nahin ho….…..Kripa retaliated…..tum kaisey mujhey uthaogey?
Angad nodded ruefully: Haan, aaj pata chala hum dono ki umr dhal rahi hai……he sniggered wickedly: waisey kitni hai tumhari wazan?
Kripa boxed his ears: Jaantey nahin? Its rude to ask a lady her age and weight. Ab utaro mujhey…..main khud chali jaaoongi"
Angad let her down with an exaggerated sigh of relief. She laughed and hit him again:
Ab drameybaazi chhodo aur Main Road per chalo….shayad koi ride mil jaye!
Yeh achha idea hai" Angad's eyes brightened up. Even he was getting tired of walking.
They climbed up the river slope to the Main Road, winding up along the river….up to the town of Manali.
They waited for a few minutes, then saw a car approaching. Angad thumbed it down….it didn't stop, just kept on driving. Angad cursed the car-driver loudly.
Then another car came along. This time, Kripa thumbed it down. The car stopped next to them. Kripa threw a triumphant look at Angad and asked the driver: Kya aap humein Manali sheher tak chhod saktey hain?
The driver was a young man in his 20s….he grinned: Haan, Zaroor, zaroor! Aayiye, baith jaiye"
Shukriya! Kripa smiled at the handsome young man. They got into the car, Angad frowning at the young man who was grinning at Kripa in a most unwelcome manner.
Angad muttered under his breath: Romeo ki aulaad! Apney Auntie ke umr ko bhi line maarta hai"
Kripa heard him, she whispered angrily: Main tumhey Auntie lagti hoon? Haan, iskey Didi ke umr ki zaroor hoon"
Angad pursed his lips and looked out the window. He didn't like the way the young man was staring at Kripa through the rearview mirror.
Suddenly the young man said: Excuse me, Maam! Agar aap bura na maaney toh ek baat poochhun?
Haan, poochhiye? Kripa smiled at him encouragingly.
The young man looked hopeful: Kyaa aap Kripa Khanna hain? Famous singer Kripa?
She exchanged quick glance with Angad, his eyebrows twisted, his lips twitched with amusement….he nodded in assent.
Kripa nodded at the young driver: Haan ! Main wahi hoon….MRS. Kripa Khanna! Aur yeh hain merey pati Angad Khanna.
WOWW! THIS IS GREAT! Main aapka bahut bada fan hoon, Kripa Jee! Mera naam Rohit hai.
Nice to meet you, Rohit! Kripa smiled courteously.
Rohit gushed enthusiastically: Waisey main Rock aur Pop hi zyada sunta hoon, lekin aapkey awaaz mein baat hi kuchh aur hai….aapka andaz bhi anokha hai"
His eyes admired her through the mirror….it was obvious her voice wasn't the only factor here, he was crazy about her beauty too.
Kripa flushed: Thanks! Aap ghazal aur geet bhi suntey hain? she asked courteously.
Kya keh rahey hain aap? Aapka har CD merey paas hai…..photos bhi hain…..Rohit blushed self-consciously, grinning with delight. He completely ignored the hapless husband Angad Khanna, famous Rockstar of yesteryears.
Kripa Jee, merey Mom bhi aapki bahut badi fan hai. She loves your songs!
Thanks! Kripa shifted uncomfortably under Rohit's open admiration.
Rohit excitedly glanced back: Kripa Jee, aap kya yahan Manali mein perform karney aayi hain?
Nahin….hum yahan Honey…..I mean ghoomney aaye hain." Kripa quickly stopped herself from giving out too much personal info.
Kripa Jee, aap merey saath ek photo lengi? Main ghar lautkar Mom ko dikhana chahta hoon"
Haan Zaroor! Kyun nahin? Kripa smiled affably.
Rohit turned around in excitement: Toh chaliye, hum...…..
The car swerved dangerously and almost hit a roadside tree.
WATCH OUT! Angad yelled in warning.
SCREEEECHHH! The car braked severely, just in time, as Rohit turned the steering and stopped it next to the tree, which was right beside the river gorge.
Kripa and Angad both panted, their hearts thudding with sudden fright. They didn't want to die up here in the mountains and leave their kids as orphans. Rohit was pale too, trying to regain his composure after the near Hit!
Angad sarcastically suggested: If you don't mind, can I drive the car? You can sit in the back with Kripa JEE!
Rohit's manly pride was stung: No No, Thanks! I can manage! Main waisey achha driver hoon…buss Kripa Jee ko dekhkar itna khush hoon ke……he blushed again.
Hmmmm! Lagta hai bilkul tumhara deewana hai" Angad leaned and whispered in Kripa's ears as Rohit steered the car back on the road.
She pinched Angad's arm: Kyun? Tumhey jalan ho rahi hai?
Mujhey kyun jalan hogi? Im just enjoying the ride from my wife's young fan ! He winked, tongue-in-cheek.
She pinched his thigh: Chup! Besharam! Tumharey peechhey bhi toh khubsoorat ladkiyan padti hain…..famous Rockstar jo ho…..
Tum bhi toh unsey jalti ho…..he rolled his tongue naughtily.
Humph! Mujhey kya padi hai? Tum apney fans ke saath kya kartey the mujhey kya pata nahin? Kripa pouted angrily.
Rohit saw them whispering and cootchie-cooing in the back seat and grinned: Angad Jee, aapney kya gaana chhod diya? Pehley toh aap badey famous Rockstar the…
Angad smiled : Nahin, aisi baat nahin….main kabhie kabhie concerts mein gaata hoon….Kripa ke saath ya solo…but nowadays Im more into promoting young singers. I run a music Academy, wahin per mera poora time jaata hai….training new singers, organizing concerts, wagairah wagairah!
REALLY? Rohit's eyes lit up again ….SIR! Mujhey bhi gaaney ka bahut shauk hai….Main yahan Local programs mein gaata bhi hoon. Kya aap mujhey chance dengey?
Angad mentally rolled his eyes….Honeymoon per aakar bhi chain nahin: He said aloud: Haan Zaroor…. Kyun Nahin? .Why don't you come to Mumbai, to my Academy? You can audition like the other students there.
Thank you, SIR! THANK YOU! ….Rohit grinned delightedly at Angad through the mirror as the car sped up the winding hilly road towards Manali Market area.
Angad thought silently…Aajkal har koi famous banna chahta hai, singer banna chahta hai, Thanks to all those reality shows and contests on TV. Chalo achha hi hai, har kisiko apna talent dikhaney ka chance toh milta hai"
They reached Manali in no time. Before taking leave from Rohit, they posed for a picture with him. Angad gave him his business card to come meet him in Mumbai at his Academy. A visibly excited Rohit waved at them before driving off to his own home in the Hills.
Angad teased Kripa about Rohit as they walked down to the Market area where dozens of Bhutiya (Tibetan) women sat with colorful shawls and cardigans and bead jewelry.
Ab tumhari tasveer ko lekar na jaaney wo ladka kya kya karega……Angad laughed, wrapping a possessive arm around her shoulders.
She nudged him with her elbow: Wahi karega jo tumharey fans tumhari tasveer ko lekar karti hain.
He whispered in her ears: Tum bhi toh meri fan thi…..tum kya kya karti thi merey tasveeron ko lekar? How many times did you kiss my photos each day?
Kripa giggled, blushing: Tumhey kyun bataoon? That is between me and my idol, Rockstar Angad!
Heyyyy! I AM the same person…..Angad widened his eyes in surprise.
Uh-huh! she shook her head teasingly: Tum merey pati ho….Angad was my crush, my First Love! She laughed and flounced off into a large Clothing store.
Angad followed her, shaking his head: Women! They have no Logic!
Kripa selected two intricately embroidered shawls for Dadi and Bua….and a glittery top for her fashion-conscious daughter. She and Angad chose two pullovers for Prateek and Arjun. Then she chose a crocheted red shawl for herself and a sleevless Jacket for Angad.
As she was looking at some stone jewelry, there was a commotion behind her. Some young ladies entered the store and yelled: HEYYY! LOOK AT HIM, ISNT THAT ANGAD?
HAAN! ANGAD HI TOH HAI! CHAL AUTOGRAPHS LETEY HAIN"
The girls ran towards Angad, who was trying to hide behind a shelf. But they hunted him down, surrounded him: WOWW….YOU ARE ANGAD KHANNA! THE FAMOUS SINGER! PLEASEE…HUMEIN.AUTOGRAPHS DEEJIYE!
They held out their diaries and notebooks. Angad smiled at them and obliged, signing the pages held out before him.
Kripa observed from the back, laughing to herself.
A young woman told another loudly: Pata hai?….yeh pehley lipstick se autograph detey the…..ladkiyon ke shareer per.
Angad blushed, guiltily looking at Kripa. She glowered at him, warning him with her eyes.
The 2nd girl fished out a bright-red lipstick from her purse and held it out to Angad: Please Angad Jee……mujhey bhi lipstick se autograph deejiye……... She held out her bare arm, smiling flirtatiously.
Angad looked with dismay at the lipstick, then at her arm: Sorry! Mainey wo sab bahut pehley hi chhod diya tha. Ab main lipstick ko haath bhi nahin lagata hoon" ……he looked as innocent as a lamb!
Kripa stepped forward….enough was enough! She staked claim to her property, her husband: Excuse me! …..she pushed past the girls and possessively grabbed his arm: Angad, mera shopping complete ho gaya, ab hum chalein?
The girls did a double-take when they saw her…..they jumped at her:
OH MY GOD! KRIPA KHANNA? WOWW! EK SAATH DONO? AAPKI JODI TOH KAMAAL KI HAI! AUTOGRAPHS PLEASE, KRIPA DII!
The same diaries and notebooks were stuck under Kripa's nose. She sighed hopelessly and smiled, then signed the pages graciously.
Angad laughed and whispered in her ears: Honeymoon per aakar bhi shohrat peechha nahin chhodta. Thank God hum sheher ke baahar Resort mein hain nahin toh yeh sab wahan bhi pahunch jaati…..Kabab per makkhiyon ki tarah"
Kripa bit her lip to control her laughter as she signed autograph books.
After the girls had recognized the famous couple , the shop-owner posed for photos with them….he wanted to frame them alongwith his photos with other celebrities from Bollywood and Tellywood! The store-workers grinned at them, showing all 32 teeth. Angad-Kripa got huge discounts on their purchases, they were served coffee, tea and cold-drinks. In short, everybody made a big deal about the famous singing couple in that store.
Finally they escaped with their packages and ran into a Restaurant.
Angad asked for a private booth…they were shown into a curtained off room upstairs, used by newly married couples/honeymooners.
They sighed with relief….at last they could enjoy some private moments without being recognized or disturbed!
Kripa looked at Angad's watch: Arey, shaam ke paanch baj gaye! Ab tak toh bachchey school se wapas aa gaye hongey. Chalo unhey call kartey hain!
Angad sighed…..now they were alone and free to romance but she was thinking about the kids! But he took out his mobile and rang up the landline in their Mumbai house.
Next part: A-K talk to their kids, Honeymoon 2nd night, trip to Rohtang Pass and return to Mumbai.
pallavi
Edited by pallavi25 - 17 years ago
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