~ Chapter 13 (Final) ~
Kalpi Stood In the Airport,Her Bag Slipping Out of Her Grasp Falling Unto the Floor as she watched The people Who Had Sacrificed Everything For Her. Her Brown Sadden Wet Eyes Lingered On the Backs Of Mira and Jai Who Took The Quickest Flight Back to Pune. A Smile Of Pain Lit On Her Lips as They Looked Back at Her with a Smile and Left. "There Gone.." She Mumbles to Herself In Tears,Recalling the Moments Of Joy she Had Felt With Them. As Her Sad Eyes Stared at The Departure,She Felt Her Phone Vibrating In Her Pocket. "I Need to See You,Come And Meet Me!" Kalpi stared at The Text In Shock. "Raghav's message.." She Mumbles sadly.
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Raghav Flung His Files Off His Desk As He Stared at a Motionless Kalpi Who Stood Before Him In His Office. "So! Are you Playing Dumb with me?" He asked Coldly. Kalpi Remained Quiet to His Words and Sighed. "Kalpana,I am Speaking to You!" He Said and Kalpi Glanced Down at Him. "What? What do you want?" Kalpi asked In Annoyance. "Why Are you Faking?" He Muttered In Anger. "I Know You Remember Me!" Raghav Continued as he Rose from his Seat. He walked Around His Desk Walking Over to a Trembling Kalpi. She was Afraid Of Him In That Moment. "Ra.."
Kalpi Paused as She felt His Eyes Scanning Her Face Quietly. "I am asking You why?" He said softly Recalling the Two Months She was Away from him. "I Missed You,I Needed You and You Just Left Me.." He continued sadly,At His Words Kalpi Remained Quiet Gripping the End Of Her Bag. "So Kalpi..." He Sighed Sitting Back on His Desk With His Eyes Only On Her. "Tell me Why you decided to lie to me and Your Family About Losing Your Memory!" He gritted Out. Kalpi Glanced Up at Him with a Scoff. "Oh please,You Don't Know me Well Enough. I have nothing to say to you,And Whatever you're trying to do it will Not work!" Kalpi said In One Breath,She Stared at Raghav Scoffing at His Words and Turned around to Leave.
"Kalpi.." He breathed Out and She stopped. "You Will Have to Answer to Me." He said softly, As Kalpi turned around To Shout at Him, Kalpi Frozed In Her Spot. "Wh-What Are You doing?" She said Worriedly as Raghav Pointed a Gun to His Head. Wide-Eyed She took A Step Towards Raghav Staring at The Gun then At Him. "What are you doing? Don't..."
"Why? Why Shouldn't I?! You Should not care,You Are Not My Kalpi,You don't Love Me...It Makes No sense Being alive if My Kalpi isn't with me" Raghav Shouted In Pain,His Tears Trickling Down His Cheeks Pierced Kalpi's Heart Like a Sword. Kalpi Cringed Seeing Raghav In That State,Broken and In Pain. "Please Don't Do this,Please..." Kalpi Pleaded as She took another step Towards Raghav. At The Sound Of the Gun Clicking Kalpi stared At Raghav wide-eyed and Shocked. Raghav had all Good Intentions,The only Way To Make Kalpi Speak the Truth was To Fool Her
"Good Bye Kalpi...' He Breathed,Looking at Her for The Last Time. He closed His Eyes slowly while Kalpi Stared On In Tears.
"Raghav!!! Raghav No,Please No!!,Please!!! I am YOUR KALPI,I LIED I ADMIT IT I LIED,I RECALLED EVERYTHING YESTERDAY. WHEN YOU HAD KISSED ME,YOU KISSED ME RAGHAV,YOU KISSED ME AND I REMEMBERED YOU,EVERYTHING HAD CAME BACK TO ME,I WAS HURT,I WAS IN PAIN OF YOUR BETRAYAL AND I LIED TO HURT YOU,TO MAKE YOU FEEL PAIN. BUT YOU WERE SMARTER THAN ME,YOU AND AAI FIGURED IT OUT.I JUST WANTED TO BE FREE FROM YOU AND MY MOTHER,FROM BEING HURT BY YOU BOTH,I JUST WANTED TO BE FREE! I AM YOUR KALPI,I...I LOVE YOU!! PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME!!" Kalpi screamed out in tears,she closed her Eyes as her tears cascaded down her Pale cheeks,she sobbed loudly,Her Body Trembling In Fear at Raghav's Actions. At Her Confession Raghav Opened His Eyes,Her Every Word Shocking Him Completely. He Lowered the Gun On His Desk Keeping His Eyes Locked On Kalpi's Sobbing Frame. He Walked Up to Her Quietly and Gulped Slightly.
"I am Your Kalpi...Me! Please don't do this.." She breathed out in Sobs. Raghav Gazed at Her,He Reached His Hands Out to her and Pulled Her Into His Embrace. Raghav Held Unto her Tightly Resting His Hand On Her Head Protectively. Kalpi gasped Softly at His Actions,She slid Her Hands Around His Waist Resting her Head On His Chest Taking in His Scent. "I'm Sorry..." She said with All Sincerity. Raghav Chuckled at Her words and Stroked Her Head Softly. "That's All I wanted to Hear,I don't Need any Explanation about your Lie,all I wanted to know is That You're My Kalpi." Raghav said With a smile. "I Love You..." Kalpi said breaking into tears again.
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"So... Does Everyone Know?" Kalpi asked glancing across at Raghav who sat Beside Her On the Car Hood. "Your Aai Told Everyone,It was Happy News for Her." Raghav Replied with a smile,He Moved Closer to Kalpi and She Stared at Him with a smile. "You Changed a lot" Kalpi said with a Chuckle. At Her Words Raghav's Smile Faded. "Change? Good or Bad In your Eyes?" Raghav asked softly. Kalpi Looked Out at the Sunset with a smile,She took a Deep Breath and glanced across at Raghav. "You're Good,Really Good. and Still a Creep." She laughed. Raghav Pouted and Looked Away,His Eyes Quickly Glancing a Couple Who Were Showing Intimacy With Just a Simple Kiss. He grinned and looked at kalpi Innocently. "I mean,Which Guy Stalks the woman he likes so Much,you are truly a Creep Rag..." Kalpi paused as she glanced Raghav who was staring at Her,His eyes were Unblinking,and Crazily Intense,She Pulled Back as he Leaned In closer to her "Hey! What are you doing??" Kalpi muttered Smacking Raghav gently On his Arm. "N-Nothing.." He Lied and Looked Away.
"Oho,Does He wants to Kiss Me" Kalpi thought with a Chuckle,She Glanced Up at the Young Couple Who Displayed Affection For Each Other,Her Eyes Softened at The Sight. "Maybe That's Why Raghav wants to Kiss Me.." She Thought,Kalpi Looked Away Quickly When She Realized She Was Blushing Furiously at the Thought Of Raghav Kissing Her Again.
There Was Utter Silence as Raghav and Kalpi Would Glance Each other and Smile Every Few Minutes. "So...How About We Do Something Together.." Kalpi said breaking the Silence. Raghav Looked Across with a smile. "We Are Kalpi..' Raghav said. He Looked Down at Her Hand and Held Unto her Gently,He kissed Her Fingers Lightly and Kalpi Felt Her Heart Almost Jumped out of her Chest. "Raghav We--"
"Ssshh Kalpi,Let me enjoy My Time with You.." He said,He Slid Her Hands Around Her Feeling the Warmth of Her Skin on his. Kalpi Looked Up at Him with a Soft Smile,Her Cheeks Turning Rosy At His Touch and Gaze On her. Kalpi Held Her Breath When Raghav Slid His Finger Into Her Hair Brushing Away her Strands,He Tucked Her Hair Behind Her Ear and Gazed Down at Kalpi Pure Love Evident In His Eyes For Her. "I Like This." He Confessed and Held Her Close looking Out at The Sunset. Kalpi Smiled At Raghav's Actions and Placed Her Head On His Shoulder. "I like this Too.." She replied softly. Raghav and Kalpi Both Looked Out at The Sunset in silence Staying In Each Other's Warm Embrace,Something They loved Immensely .
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One Year later.
"Baba!! Were Running Late!!" Kalpi Exclaimed as she Quickly Grabbed the Gift Bags,A she Passed The Mirror She Looked Back at Herself,Dressed in one of the Lengha's Raghav Had Loved On Her. She Lowered Her Eyes Shyly and Blushed. "He'll Like it" She mumbles in a Blush.
"Who Will Like It?" Vitthal says walking with a smile,Kalpi quickly whirls around in Embarrassment smiling at Her Father. "Uh,Nothing Baba, Are you ready? Mrs Diwan Just Called,The Bride Is almost ready!!" Kalpi Exclaimed. She walked over to the Bed Quickly Grabbing the Presents that were On the Bed. "Where Is Your Wife!!?" She said Pouting. Vitthal's Smile Faded As to How Kalpi Would Address Her Own Mother. Vitthal Had Brushed It Off Knowing Kalpi Would Leave Their Lives If She was Forced Into Something She Did Not Want. "Kamla is With The Bride." Vitthal said softly. Kalpi Looked Up at Him with a Smile "Already? Oh yeah I forgot about Mrs Jadhav and Suhana's Closeness" Kalpi said with a smile,Leaving Vitthal Quiet with Her Words. "Kalpi has Gone Cold with Kamla In this One Year" He thinks sadly.
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As The Bride and Groom Took Their Vows,Kalpi looked On with a Soft Smile,Her Gaze Softening at Suhana and Her Groom who would Exchange Glances Momentarily,Soon She and Raghav Would Share That Time of Being a Married Couple,Soon She would Be Mrs Singhaina,But Being His Fiance was not a Trouble. She stared On as Suhana's Groom Coloured Her Forehead and Tied Her Mangulsutra.
The Couple Took Blessings of Becoming Husband and Wife,Kalpi had walked up to them Ignoring Kamla who had called out to her. "Congrats Suhana!" Kalpi said with a Innocent smile,She meant Every Word. Suhana nodded slightly at Her and Smiled Thanking Her. "I'll Get Going,Enjoy your Married Life!" She Continued and Passed Kamla who kept calling out to Her.
"Kalpi!" Kamla said Grabbing Hold Unto Kalpi's Arm. "I have been calling out to you" She said softly,Kalpi glanced down at Her Arm where Kamla arm had held Unto Her,She Pulled Her Hand away staring at Sadden Kamla. "Beta,I know it's Late But I was wondering If You Would Like to Join me and--"
"No,It sounds Like a Kamla,Paakhi Fiasco,I would Be the Third Wheel and It would Be Awful,So Awful If I was In your Presence with your Pookhi!" Kalpi said Cutting Kamla Off,She stared at Her Mother's Disheartened Frown "But Thank You Mrs Jadhav For Almost Trying to Include Me,Better Late than Never right" Kalpi said Faking Her smile,She Rolled Her Eyes and Walked Away leaving Kamla Saddened. After One Year,She Could Never Win the Love Of Her Daughter,Even If She Kept Trying. Kamla was A Failure and Kalpi Had Not cared.
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Kalpi Slowly walked Out to The Lawn,The Place was Richly Decorated. The Lawn Had a little Dance Floor out In the Open. Spotting the Most Handsome View Kalpi Quietly Took Her Shoes Off Walking towards Something That Had Kept Her Happy. "Late Night?" Kalpi said softly Making Her Way Over to Raghav who was Dressed All In Black. He Turned Around At Her with a Grin. "You look Heavenly." He said with all sincerity,His Eyes Lingered At Her Beauty. "Beautiful I would say,Not Heavenly.." She replied with a grin,Kalpi took a Step Towards Raghav Sliding Her Hands Around His Neck,Pressing Herself Against Him. Raghav wrapped His Hands Around Her Waist and Planted a Long Kiss On Her Cheek. "I missed you.." He whispered against Her Cheek. Kalpi Closed her eyes at The Touch Of His Skin On hers. "When Did You Came Back?" She asked Softly. Raghav Looked Down at Her With a Smile. "Today,I just Had to see you Before Everything got to Hectic.." He replied with a Frustrated Sigh.
"Work?" She said,Raghav Closed His Eyes When Kalpi's Fingers Touch his Cheek. "It's Work Isn't It?" She Mumbles said. Raghav Quietly Observed Her and When She Looked Away from Him Noticing Her Eyes were Getting Wet,He Hid His Face Into Her Neck. "Let's Get Married now,I can't wait Anymore,We've Been Engaged For a Year Now,I cannot be without you now,Work Is Keeping Us Apart" He said In Agony,Kalpi Closed Her Eyes tightly Hearing His Unhappy Voice. "We Made A Vow,To Respect Each Other and Our Professions. Over Livelihood,Dreams,You Know Raghav.." Kalpi said Softly,She Ran her Hand Along His Back and Listened to The Quietness of the Night. "It's Long..." He muttered sadly. "It Is,Believe Me,I really want to Hug you every night and Kiss You Every Morning when We Wake Up In Each Other's Arms But Work for Now Is Important and Marriage now Isn't Right." Kalpi said,Raghav Pulled Away From Her And Cupped Her Cheek "You Gives Lectures Now? How?" Raghav asked With an annoyed Scoff. "Who else Lectures Us? My Beloved Mother.." kalpi said Sarcastically And Rolled Her Eyes.
"Kalpi,This wait is Killing Me,How Many more Months Do I have to wait to Marry You? Make You Mine?" Raghav Muttered In Annoyance,Kalpi Sighed at His Words and Cupped His Cheek. "Raghav it's only Four more Months,Only Four and Then We Are Free From Work and Annoying Mother's" Kalpi said softly. "Just a Little More Time Raghav then we are Free" She continued with a Smile. "Okay Woman!!!!!!" He Groaned and pulled Her Into a Tight Hug,Brushing His Lips Against her Skin. "You Like Hugging A lot don't You" Kalpi mumbles "Uh-Huh,I get to Feel you a lot" he replied. Kalpi rolled her eyes at His Words and Smiled "I love your Hugs too."
Kalpi smiled and Traced Her Hands Along Raghav's Back Quietly,Quickly she Thought He Feel Asleep On Her. "Raghav..' She Breathed Out Worriedly. "Please don't sleep On Me,I-I can't move you..." She said gripping into The Back Of His Coat. "I am Not sleeping Kalpana.." He Mumbles,Raghav Pulled Her In Closer to Himself and smiled "I was Just Feeling you In a Good Way Might I add,When I leave You Tonight For New York,I won't Have this With you,So I am making sure to Have it all tonight,You On My Skin" He said softly Into Her Ear,Kalpi Had Giggled Loudly at His Touch and Looked Away in Embarrassment. "I want that too" She confessed with a Smile.
"So,Can We go somewhere Private?" He asked as he pulled away from Her,Kalpi stared at Him In confusion "Private? Now? What are you planning to do?" Kalpi Muttered crossing her arms. "I Want to Kiss you And I don't want anyone to see me Doing that,So Let's go somewhere,Where We can Make Out!" He Said Grinning at a Pale Faced Kalpi. "N-Now?" Before Kalpi Could Say Or Do Anything to Change Raghav's Mind,He Held Unto her Tightly Throwing her Over His Shoulder.
"Let's Not Waste The Night...' He said cheerfully, Laughing at a Squealing Kalpi as he Made His Way Over The Lawn To A Place where He Could Shower Love On The Woman he Had Loved Dearly...
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