Ragav and Kalpi walk into the mall... Kalpi stops, her voice filled with sadness, says, "I don't think this is right." She takes a deep breathe, looks at Ragav, her gaze filled with vulnerability, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. Ragav looks at her, his gaze mirroring a similar emotion. He takes her palm in his and says, "Please Kalpi. I have always dreamt to see you dressed as a bride. To dress you as my bride." His heart crying, he adds "please don't take this from me. It is these memories that I shall cherish for the rest of my life as I pray to God to keep you happy." His gaze filled with love for her, continues, "Please don't take away what fate has given me. A glimpse of a dream that is no longer mine."
Overwhelmed with emotions, Kalpi nods... unable to restrain herself, she rushes into Ragav's arms hugging him tight... allowing her tears to fall as she tries to imagine life without him. Ragav embraces her tightly, kisses the top of her head... savoring the moment... for he knows that he will never get to hold her in his arms again. His heart cries out, "Oh Kalpi. How am I to live without you?"
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Entering a bridal store, Ragav flashes his platinum card and says authoritatively, "clear the shop floor." The nervous sales assistant looks to the manager for help, this was a first for her. The manager rushes forward and says, "Yes of course Mr Singhania." Turns towards his staff gesturing for them to close shop. The manager smiles warmly and says, "Please come this way."
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Ragav stares at the vision in front of him... everything forgotten... his heart calls out with satisfaction, "my bride." His gaze filled with love and yearning... he slowly walks up to Kalpi. Slightly nervous... her heart racing... trapped by his gaze... she reads the intensity of his emotions... she takes a step backwards for every step he takes towards her... her back bumps into the wall... she stands there... trapped like an innocent dove... her heart racing faster as every step he takes brings him closer to her. He stops in front of her... mere inches apart... his gaze never leaving hers... with trembling fingers.. he traces the contours of her face and cheekbones... he leans forward... every intention to kiss her. She stands there patiently, vulnerable... lost in his emotions... she tilts her face upwards and closes her eyes... waiting.
The sales assistant clears her throat and calls out, "Sir"... breaking the spell. Ragav turns towards her sharply... his gaze ferocious... the girl flushes in embarrassment and leaves the dressing room. Ragav closes his eyes as he rests his forehead onto Kalpi's... silently cursing himself for getting caught up in his emotions... silently cursing fate for not letting him have a last kiss.
He steps away... his gaze searching hers. Kalpi lifts her hand and lightly traces his lips. Ragav stands still... holds his breath...waiting and watching to see what she does next. Kalpi stands on her tiptoes... links her hands behind his neck and kisses him softly on his lips... she begins to release her from his neck... only to have him trap her hands... blushing... unable to meet his gaze... she looks at his chest.
He waits patiently for her to meet his gaze... his heart stills... he reads vulnerability, innocence, love... a heady combination. "Kalpi," he sighs aloud as lifts her to her tiptoes... her body leaning on him for support and kisses her like a starving man at a buffet.
note: goodnight. done for today. hopefully I shall complete this ff tomorrow.
Anupamaa
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
