Chapter 13

Rachandeep

@Rachu_1987

Part 13

Angad continued to drive, he didn't know where he was going, he merely took left and right turns when he pleased, he would stop at a traffic light, look both ways then pick either left or right and take the turn, he didn't even bother to read street names or look at the road signs indicating which part of Mumbai he as heading to, no he continued driving as if his life depended on it. Armaan was sitting silently staring out of the window, at first he had been constantly speaking, asking Angad where he was heading to, telling Angad to think things through, telling him to pull over or to turn the car around but when he got no reply he gave up and stopped talking, he knew Angad since ages so he was aware that when Angad didn't want to speak, there was nothing anyone could say to make him do otherwise. He was glad he accompanied Angad, when he had run out after Angad to stop him from going, Angad had sat in the car and had given Armaan a choice, either to let him go or to sit in the car, Armaan had obviously gone with the second choice which was the best thing to do, there was no way he was going to leave Angad alone in his state, that's not what friends do, it wasn't what Angad would do if it had been the other way round, Armaan closed his eyes and rested his head back waiting for Angad's driving to come to and end.

The car came to a halt, Armaan sat up straight and stretched a little, he looked at Angad who still had the sad stricken look on his face, Angad took the key from the ignition and got out of the car, Armaan followed suit, as he got out he looked around trying to locate where they were, there weren't any road signs so he had no idea. The place looked fairly deserted, there were a few cars going past but that was it, there was only one building, as far as Armaan could see, and that was a petrol station, how convinient, he looked behind him and saw what looked like a jungle, it sent shivers down his spine, if he had it his way he'd get back in the car but he couldn't leave Angad alone.

Angad locked the car and began walking, Armaan quickly fell into step with him, Angad saw a deserted land, something that over looked the city, most like a cliff of some sort in the distance. He walked towards it hoping there would be some rocks or better still a bench to sit on, he knew very well that Armaan was dying to say something, that the moment he spoke Armaan would badger him with various questions and insults so he kept quiet, as long as he stayed quiet so would Armaan, at least up until they got to the cliff.

The city looked busy, it was busy, as Angad looked out to it, it seemed as if everyone was rushing, that no one stopped to think about anything, this was a good place to think. He stepped away from the edge and sat on a rock, Armaan preffered to stand, Angad breathed deeply and finally spoke.
"I'm tired" He said softly
"You would be after driving for so long" Armaan joked hoping it would relieve them from the tension, but it didn't, it only delayed it.
Armaan's expression changed from a happy one to a serious one, he sat opposite Angad and spoke.
"Talk to me"

He didn't know where to start, he shook his head then closed his eyes but Armaan urged so he took a deep breath and came out with it.
"I think...I know...I'm pretty sure...I'm falling for Kripa....falling in love with her, but I can't, she's not mine, she never was and she never will be, she's Bhai's, they loved each other more than anything....I am supposed to take care of her, not be in love with her"
"I'm sorry....I missed the part where Kripa became a toy?"

Angad looked confused, for a moment he was sure Armaan was joking but when he glanced at his face he realised he was serious. Armaan sensed Angad's confusuion so he ellaborated.
"You keep saying how she's "not yours" but that's not for you to decide, a person doesn't belong to another person, you're saying how she is your Bhai's, yeah you're right she was. Was as in past tense, but this is now Angad. Exaclty what is stopping her from being with you? I understand that she loved your brother, but Aditya Bhaiya is dead, he's not here, I hate be so frank with you but you don't seem to understand. Your brother isn't here"
"Yeah but if he's looking down at me then he'll be hurt seeing me with her"
"How do you know? How do you possibly know that he's thinking that? Maybe he's thinking that you guys look good together? or maybe he's thinking that it is a good thing that Kripa's fallen in love with you, I mean how long is a person supposed to spend on their own after someone they love dies?"

Angad shook his head.
"You don't get it, it would be something totally different if Kripa remembered she loved Bhai, and that slowly she recovered from his death and then fell in love with me, I would be the happiest guy alive if it was that, but it isn't, Kripa doesn't even remember that she knew Aditya let alone that she was in love with him. OK lets say that I forget everything and continue my relationship, what do I do when she regains her memory? You saw what happened earlier, she remembered she went to Simla"
Armaan nodded his head in agreement and told him to continue.
"Exactly, so say 6 months, a year down the line, she remembers him, she remembers that she loved him and that I'm his brother, what will she go through once she realises we're together? What will happen when she comes to terms with his death? She'll go into complete shock and she'll hate me for not telling her"

Armaan watched as Angad sighed, he was glad about one thing, Angad was getting things off his shoulder, at least now he wouldn't be so upset all the time. Armaan stood up and followed Angad as he went to stare out at the city again, he thought through what he was going to say, he didn't want to say the wrong thing.
"I'm not saying it is right, heck I don't know if it is right or wrong, but it's ok, if there is one thing I've realised staying with you is that you two are good together, you know each other so well, better than most people, it isn't your fault that Kripa got the idea that you guys are together, she knows that you tried to stay away from her, it was her who came close to you, and in the end you gave in, why wouldn't you? You're only human after all, and humans make mistakes, it's how they learn. And as far as what will happen when she regains her memory, well if nothing else then at least she'll be thankful that you stayed with her, that you took care of her, I mean how many men would spend months taking care of the woman their brother loved after he was dead? You need to stop analysing things Angad, if there's one thing you should have learned from Aditya Bhaiya's death is that you never know when your time is up so you should spend it the best you can, if that means being with Kripa then so be it"

A smile crept on Angad's lips, if anyone knew what to say to him it was Armaan, Angad reached out and gave him a warm hug and thanked him for everything. Armaan dropped a joke about Angad being to sentimental, the two guys decided it was best for them to get back home, after all Kripa was on her own and she'd be worried if they stayed out any longer, and besides, as Armaan had told Angad, they had to find their way home because neither knew how many turns Angad had took. Angad punched Armaan's arm lightly then ran once he realised Armaan was going to do the same thing, he stopped running once he got to the car and sat in, Armaan gave Angad a little punch when he got in, Angad started the car and turned it around and began driving hoping to find their way home.

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Kripa was waiting for them when they got home, Armaan had gone straight to the living room while Angad spent a few minutes with Kripa in the hallway explaining where they had gone, after all was done he informed Kripa of her doctors appointment for the next morning, Kripa frowned, she hated going to the hospital but Angad insisited and she reluctantly agreed. It wasn't until Angad sat in the living room that Armaan pointed out he was hungry, Kripa shook her head and went to go cook some food, Angad followed her and watched as she cooked. Armaan was right, he needed to live for today, and what better way than with Kripa, if and when she regained her memory, they would deal with it, just like they dealt with everything so far.

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Hey guys! Thanks a lot for the comments, I hope this goes fine with the new layout, will have to edit it if it doesn't anyways plz comment.

Coming up - Kripa's doctors appointment, a chance meeting with their old friend leaves Kripa alone in the house.

Promo:

Angad slammed the front door shut as he left with Armaan. Kripa decided to go upstairs and get some rest, she walked upstairs and was almost outside her room when she slipped, she put out her arms for balance, she steadied herself holding on to a door, she presumed it was her bedroom door, but when she looked it was the other door, the one to the room she wasn't allowed in. There were lots of things roaming in her head, the most important being, why had Angad left it open?

~*~Rachu~*~2008-07-16 12:11:27

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coderlady @coderlady

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At least he has a decision made up about how to proceed ahead. Take it one day at a time.

3 months ago

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Rima @Rimsie.

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kool thanks sweety, will be waiting

16 years ago

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Rachandeep @Rachu_1987

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hey guys imma try get the next part done soon enuff pukka....anyways ive added direct links to all the parts on the first post

16 years ago

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Rachandeep @Rachu_1987

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hey guys im reallly very sorry for not continuing for soooooo long

well firstly it was the holidays and i generally just got lazy and didn't have any time 2 come online
secondly my close cuzin just recently got married so we was all busy with all the wedding preperations and everything so i was barely ever home 2 use my comp
and I was hoping to continue the ffs tues/weds but then my internet totally mashed up n we had 2 get it fixed

im hoping 2 update this sometime today......not sure bcuz i have a wedding this weekend and the party is tonight so if i dnt update today it'll b next week promise

thanks a lot for all ur patience

16 years ago

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