Chapter 18

Epilogue:

"Thank you so much Agni; if it weren't for you I perhaps would not have been alive!" Angad smiled genuinely at Agni. Agni glanced at Kripa and back at Angad, "I'm glad I could help; it's not like me to keep two lovers away from one another, and thank you for giving me the chance of getting justice not only for my mother but for all those whose lives he played with! Friends?" Agni asked pushing his hand towards Kripa. Without hesitating a second Kripa slipped her hand through his, "friends!" both smiled encouragingly at one another as a new friendship blossomed and the overwhelming emotion of justice spread through the room.

"Agni before I forget, you are going to be living with me in my home!" Angad smiled. Agni glanced at him surprised, "no it's okay Angad, I can take care of myself and I don't want to be a hassle on any of you" he smiled weakly. Kripa frowned, "what we can't have our friend stay with us? We are like family so don't refuse, your going to live with us!" Kripa smiled. Agni hesitated, "I'm sorry…" Naina cut him off as she walked through the door, "of course Agni you are staying with us; you are like my son so don't turn down this mother!" Naina smiled at him affectionately. Agni nodded with tears in his eyes while Naina pulled him closer into a hug. "thank you!" he whispered overwhelmed with tears.

"ARMAAN!" Riddhima yelled from the other end of the basketball court. Armaan turned puffing slightly from his previous basketball match with Angad. "yes sweetheart, what's up?" he asked running towards her. Riddhima fluttered her eyes innocently, "don't we have a basketball match to do; which we never got around to?" she asked. Armaan sighed. He should have known it was coming; he skimmed through her outfit, now wonder why she was so keen on wearing shorts, a white tee, running shoes and had her hair pulled up into a ponytail. "how about tomorrow Riddhima?" Armaan asked tired; Angad was exceptionally good at basketball and had managed to tire him down. Riddhima sighed dejected, "if you say so!" she turned to walk away, shoulders slumped but with a smirk on her face. She knew him far more than he gave her credit for.

"Aw Riddhima, baby no! okay fine let's play right now, don't be mad or upset" Armaan rushed towards her while Riddhima put on another innocent look. "Are you sure?" she asked slightly depressed. He nodded without thinking. "Okay!" she smiled wide, 'thank you so much!" she said placing a loud smacking kiss on his cheek. He froze, that was so not her. From the other end Angad watched his eyes bulging; he turned slightly towards Kripa. "Kripa?" he asked smiling cheekily. "yes Angad?" Kripa asked surprised at the naughtiness in his tone. Angad just smiled and pointed his index finger towards his cheek. "I don't see anything there!" Kripa spoke pretending not to understand.

"does it hurt, do you want me to take you to the doctors?" she asked once more. Angad frowned. While Kripa rolled her tongue in her mouth, "you totally just ruined my romantic moment Kripa! Don't be a spoiled sport!" Angad slumped back. Kripa pulled her lips tight together to keep herself from laughing; but to no help. In seconds she found herself on her back rolling around with tears coming down her the side of her eyes. Angad watched bewildered. "it's not funny Kripa!" but Kripa refused to listen to him, five moments later, Angad fed up with her nonstop laughter, gripped her hard and pulled her towards him.

With a roll he pulled her underneath him and pulled her into a passionate kiss, immediately stopping her laughter. "ohh!" Kripa managed to mumble as she reciprocated the kiss. "I know!" Angad smirked and let go of her breathless. From the other end of the basketball court, Armaan and Riddhima glanced at one another laughing. They had just seen Kripa and Angad's moment and couldn't help but giggle.

"Okay Armaan let's go play ball, but I have to say if I win you are going to be my ghulam! Just because I love you so much, that means when I want you home you have to be home and when I want to go shopping you'll be the one with me!" Riddhima smiled fluttering her eyes. Armaan gasped, he knew this look and he was bound to fall for it. Too late! "of course Riddhima…" Riddhima smiled in encouragement. "But if I win; the nights are mine and I get to romance with you in public!" Riddhima gasped, she couldn't believe Armaan had just said that. Boy now she had to win; she could not be caught in public kissing her hubby. No no no! "deal!" she blurted out without thinking about the conditions. Armaan smiled, "let's play then!" she nodded and headed towards the center of the court.

"5-4-3-2-1!" Angad shouted seconds before throwing the ball into the middle of the air. Armaan and Riddhima leaped into the air at the same moment trying to get their hands on the ball. However having the advantage of being taller and able to jump higher, Armaan grabbed a hold of the ball and dribbled his way down the court rushing towards the hoop for a lay up. Riddhima tried blocking him from nearby without fowling him but failed. The ball hit the billboard and went straight down into the hoop. "2-0!" Angad screamed from nearby; of course in a two player game he was forced to become the referee. Riddhima frowned and narrowed her eyes, as Angad threw her the ball. With a quick movement, shoving the ball between Armaan's legs, Riddhima went around him, caught the ball and dribbled her way down to her side of the court easily going for a lay up of her own.

Armaan watched surprised, did she seriously just do that? Riddhima threw the ball towards Angad and rushed towards Armaan winking at him naughtily. Throwing him off course as Angad threw him the ball but he failed to catch it. Taking matters into her own hand, Riddhima grabbed the ball once more and rushed down back towards the hoop going up for a two pointer. "2-4" Angad screamed amazed. Riddhima could play ball; and boy was Armaan going to loose if he didn't get a grip. Angad blew the whistle making Armaan come back to earth, "your ball!" Angad smiled handing it off to Armaan who watched Riddhima's footwork carefully to get around her and towards the hoop before she could snatch the ball from him. With a quick movement he stepped in, swung around so that Riddhima was standing behind him slightly bending, ready to play defense. Armaan smiled and turned in another swift and sharp movement rushing towards the net with Riddhima behind him. "SCORE 4-4" Angad called from ten feet away.

Kripa watched the game from the other end amazed at the way Riddhima and Armaan were playing. But mostly her gaze stayed on Angad a lot. Dressed in his black and white shirt boy did he make a hot referee! Was that even allowed in basketball, he was quite a distraction and she thanked her luck she wasn't playing otherwise she would have lost the game by now! She giggled and turned to watch Armaan and Riddhima move up and down the court scoring points. Half an hour later the score stood at 30-28! With Armaan leading by two points. This was it with the last twenty seconds Riddhima had to score to get out of Armaan's deal, whether it be a two pointer or a three pointer, she had to do one over the other in order to not have to go through the embarrassment Armaan would put her through after this if he won.

With five seconds left on the timer Angad watched carefully. Would Riddhima be able to score from twenty feet away. Just when he believed she couldn't. Riddhima threw the ball into the air exactly at second left. In slow motion the ball glided through the air inching towards the hoop. Armaan and Riddhima froze both watching anxious whether or not the ball would go through. "Swoosh!" the ball fell with ease through the hope, Kripa and Riddhima turned around surprised and leapt into the air screaming. "Ahh! I can't believe it I just made that!" she smiled excited with her new victory. Armaan sighed, "Riddhima we have a problem, it's a tie!" Riddhima nodded negatively, "no Armaan I won!" Angad sighed and rushed towards her, "Riddhima- you scored from inside the arc, not outside, so technically that was a two pointer! The score stays at 30-30! No rematch and no overtime!" Angad smiled. Riddhima gasped and exhaled, "I can't believe it! That means…" Armaan smiled wide, "oh yeah it is - that means both sides of our deal have to be fulfilled since neither lost or won!" Armaan winked, walking towards Riddhima. Riddhima gasped, "No, no you wouldn't!" Armaan smirked, grabbed her by the waist and pulled her closer into a lip lock. Angad laughed and rushed towards Kripa. Seconds later Armaan let go, "but I just did!" he winked at her and rushed to grab his water bottle. Riddhima stood speechless and flabbergasted in the middle of the court, blank with surprise.

"Wow Riddhima you look completely stunning, I'm sure you are going to blow Armaan away if you look like that! Just you wait for tonight, he won't be letting go of you anytime soon!" Kripa winked making Riddhima blush harder. "shut up okay, I'm nervous already; actually I'm scared!" Riddhima spoke anxiously, today was the most important day of her life at the moment, the day she would legally become Mrs. Riddhima Armaan Mallik; and it was something that had been nagging her for a while. "Aw Riddhima don't worry, Armaan loves you more than anything or anyone in this world, he spends most of his time trying to keep that beautiful smile on your face! Don't be nervous or scared, Armaan is the man of your dreams there can be none like him, and besides like I said you look stunning in that red and gold lengha!" Kripa smiled and pulled Riddhima's dupatta over her head, covering her shy face.

Slowly and carefully Riddhima descended down the elegant staircase towards the mandap, where she would become one with Armaan. With every step she knew she was doing the right thing and one look at his face from her dupatta she grew calmer, this was the man of her dreams, her lover, her friend and her everything. She smiled and settled down near him blushing as his right hand caressed her left softly. "I love you!" Armaan whispered to a shy Riddhima. She smiled and whispered back, "I love you too!" While Kripa began tying their dupattas together. Very soon, too soon to believe Riddhima found herself walking around the agni vowing to be by his side forever and in a matter of moments he pressed the sinndoor signifying his love, and his devotion to her forehead.

That was when she glanced into his eyes, he was twinkling with happiness, the smile on his face cheered her heart; making her forget everyone who watched. "Ahem!" Kripa came in between knocking them out of their cute eye contact; "you have the entire night and the rest of your lives to spend together, why don't you spend some time looking at me and talking to me as always! It's been a while since we last had a nice chat!" Angad sat across from Kripa. Riddhima blushed while Armaan shot him a glare, "you want to talk today, you just wait and watch, I'm not going to leave you!" Armaan snapped getting to his feet. "Oh yeah, first try and catch me dulhe raja!" Angad smiled cheekily and dodged Armaan's hold around him.

"Aw Riddhima stop blushing, you can blush all you want later!" Kripa smiled rolling her tongue in her mouth. Riddhima turned to glare at her, "it's not going to work honey, oh and don't grab me grab your hubby!" Kripa laughed cheekily and walked towards Angad. Both bursting into fits of laughter while Armaan and Riddhima stared angrily at them. "did I say something wrong?" Angad and Kripa asked innocently. "oh nothing, just you two wait three weeks before I do the same for your wedding!" Armaan smiled naughtily glancing towards Riddhima. "in the meantime however, I have plans!" Riddhima blushed furiously while Angad and Kripa burst out laughing once more. "Armaan leave the poor girl alone, she's going to explode if you make her any redder, I don't think she can!" Kripa smiled, "or not!" and laughed. "Kripaaa!" Riddhima whined pouting, "stop it!"

"Armaan, Riddhima let's go eat!" Angad smiled cheekily. "Here you go!" Kripa smiled, "both of you will be feeding one another from the same plate and with one spoon!" Kripa smiled wider. It was the tradition of man and wife's first dinner together. Kripa smiled and watched both of them clicking pictures away. Angad gazed at Kripa, she was so naughty with them he thought wickedly; and she was going to have to pay for it not only by him but by Armaan and Riddhima. He laughed and continued watching her innocent expression.

"Kripa! Let's give this newly wed some alone time, wouldn't want to be a kabab mein haddi!" Angad smiled mockingly, grabbed Kripa's hand softly and yet protectively and headed to go spend some alone time with her. Kripa smiled and waved back towards Armaan and Riddhima who just smiled wider. Kripa frowned and turned her attention back towards Angad not bothering to smile any longer at Riddhima and Armaan.

"Finally Mrs. Mallik, I thought we would never get some alone time, away from our pestering friends!" he smiled widely while he turned to stare at slightly red face. "you look beautiful, did I tell you that today?" Armaan asked her. Riddhima gazed into his eyes and blushed, "thank you and no you haven't, but you did right now!" Riddhima smiled and fumbled with her hands suddenly shy. Armaan sensed her apprehension and cupped her face into his hands, "don't worry I don't bite, I just ate but I'm a bit hungry we can deal with that later!" he smirked and watched as she glared at him. "I'm joking, however I wanted to thank you Riddhima for entering my life and making me complete! I love you!" he whispered the last bit huskily. Riddhima smiled and blinked back the tears. "I love you too Armaan!" she spoke with a clear and determined voice and pulled him into a hug.

"Ahem! Can you two wait for later?" Angad asked. Armaan groaned, "saale tu hamesha saala hi rahega!" Armaan remarked. Angad's eyes bulged and he quickly covered his expression, "I'll take that as a compliment, now will you two hurry please? It's time to go get ready for the reception!" Angad winked before grabbing Armaan by the arm. Riddhima chuckled, "you can come here now Kripa!" she called out to a smiling Kripa. "oh I know I was just enjoying myself seeing you blush!" Kripa winked. Riddhima glared at her, "boy did Angad have a bad impact on you!" she sighed while Kripa giggled. "let's get you changed and ready!" Kripa smiled and took her up the stairs.

"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Mallik! We wish you a blessed and happy life together!" Armaan and Riddhima smiled glancing at one another, they were now known as Mr. and Mrs. Mallik! Life couldn't get better. Smiling slightly as Gauri-Abhimanyu and Padma-Shashank came towards them Armaan and Riddhima knelt down and took their blessings. "jeete raho, kush raho …" their parents blessed them graciously.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, earlier today Shashank and I became in-laws, our kids became one today, and we are thankful all of you were a part of the ceremony, now we are very happy to be able to celebrate their reception. So without further delay we would like the newly wed couple for their official down, on the floor. Armaan and Riddhima smiled at one another as both hand in hand walked down the stage for their song together. The lights dimmed, and the spotlight landed on them. Both stood so happy together, ignoring the sound of the music both listened to one another's heart and swayed to the music.

The lights dimmed once again as Angad and Kripa stepped forward and began singing Soniye Ve from Kismat Konnection. Armaan and Riddhima smiled brightly, as both settled down in their lavishly arranged gold chairs and watched the performance.

Dhak dhak dhak dhak

Dhak dhak dhak dhak

Make some noise,
Dhak dhak dhak dhak

Dhak dhak dhak dhak -
Lets scream
Common common now,
Break with the beat down,
Say common common now,
Sing it along soniye..

Angad smiled and circled Kripa in the middle of the room. With all of the love in his eyes he never let his gaze off of her. Kripa blushed and glanced towards Armaan and Riddhima.

Dhak dhak dhak mera dil dhadke
Tere bina tere bina, dil naa lage,
Dhak dhak dhak dhak

Dhak dhak dhak dhak

Hoye dhak dhak dhak mera dil dhadke
Tere bina tere bina, dil naa lage,
Jab jab dekhu tera mukhda haseen,
Ankhiyon mein milne ke khwab saje,
Tujhe doli mein bitha ke,
Teri maang saja ke,
Le jau mein sabse chura ke,
Oye soniye ve, soniye mere naal aa jaa soniye
soniye ve, soniye mere naal aa jaa soniye

soniye ve, soniye mere naal aa jaa soniye

Kripa listened carefully as Angad sang the song for Armaan and Riddhima but meant the words to her. She laughed as she saw Riddhima wink at her. Both realizing for whom the song was being sung. With a smile on his face Angad headed towards Riddhima grabbing her hand for a dance. Kripa followed his lead and brought Armaan from his seat into the middle of the dance floor where the two couples danced effortlessly, with perfectly matched choreography.

kehte hai pyaar kise aaj humko yeh batala de

kehte hai pyaar kise aaj humko yeh batala de
Matlab pyaar ka deewane zara samjha de

Kripa's peaceful and serene voice rang throughout the entire hall, all watched amazed as she sang with love and emotions. Riddhima watched from beside Armaan and eyed him to sing. He laughed and nodded negatively. "it's Angad's turn to sing for us, I'll sing for this couple when they are married, but you do know I love you!" he winked at her as both swayed continuously perfectly at ease and lost in one another's eyes.

rakhdo kadam tum apne jahan par,
jaan wahi hum de denge,
itni ijazat rab mujhe de de,
sajda mein ishq ka kar lu..

Haan tujhe doli mein bitha ke,
Teri maang saja ke,
Le jau mein sabse chura ke,

soniye ve, soniye mere naal aa jaa soniye
soniye ve, soniye mere naal aa jaa soniye

Angad circled Kripa, laughing and smiling as he sang the words from his heart meaning each and every word that escaped his lips. Kripa smiled and watched him continue singing. Heading towards her parents as Angad kept singing. He winked at her from afar and watched her carefully as she gracefully danced about the room.

dhak dhak dhak dhak
Shake this down
dhak dhak dhak dhak

chod ke mein apno ko, tere saath kaise jau,
dhak dhak dhak dhak
chod ke mein apno ko, tere saath kaise jau,
ajnabee rishton ko soch soch mein ghabrau

Kripa sang circling her family. Angad watched with a smirk on his face, he headed towards her and sang the next few lines with passion, not only removing the fear Riddhima had but Kripa's as well for the near future.

hogi kami mehsoos naa inki,
itna khayal mein rakhunga,
keh naa saka jo baat zaban se,
aankhon se meri padh le..
Ho tujhe doli mein bitha ke,
Teri maang saja ke,
Le jau mein sabse chura ke,

soniye ve, soniye mere naal aa jaa soniye
soniye ve, soniye mere naal aa jaa soniye

soniye ve, soniye mere naal aa jaa soniye
soniye ve, soniye mere naal aa jaa soniye

I love you! Angad whispered huskily in Kripa's ear as the song came to an end. And suddenly without any warning, he bent down on one knee. "Kripa, today on Armaan and Riddhima's wedding, I wanted to express my feelings; we have been together since the beginning, through thick and thin you have been with me, and I with you. It's been more than a year, and I have fallen madly in love with you, so will you Kripa Sharma Marry me? And make my life complete with your very angelic presence in my life? I love you and I can't imagine a day without you….so will you marry me?" Angad asked his eyes blurring. Kripa watched stunned, and glanced about the room, everyone hooted and screamed yes. She smiled and glanced towards her parents with wet eyes. They nodded and she turned back to glance at Angad, "yes I'll marry you Angad - I LOVE YOU TOO!" she screamed and pulled Angad into a hug; while he slipped the ring on to her finger.

"So Kripa how about we leave the newly wed couple alone but however I do have to say, try not to break the bed!" Angad smiled mockingly. Riddhima blushed and glared at him as he bed goodbye with a following Kripa. Armaan chuckled and turned around to find Riddhima staring into his eyes with love. With a soft touch he traced her facial features slowly and whispered huskily, "I love you Mrs. Riddhima Armaan Mallik!" Armaan sang, the words putting Riddhima at ease. She mumbled back "I love you Mr. Armaan Riddhima Mallik!" in between the kisses. Armaan chuckled and dimmed the lights…..as both carried on with their night on union.

"Angad, did you ever find out about Kiran and mummyji?" Kripa asked slowly, trying to bring the topic back in a way which would not hurt Angad. Angad turned to glance at her surprised by the sudden change in the topic, in a matter of seconds so many emotions flickered on his face, confusion-pain-agony-anger-and finally rested upon remorse. He nodded negatively; Kripa sighed and pulled him into a hug, "where ever they are Angad, they still love you!" Kripa whispered soothingly as Angad hugged her back fiercely. Kripa let go and glanced into his eyes hoping to see no more of the pain reflecting in his eyes, "let's go get some ice cream!" Kripa randomly said turning her eyes to look over his shoulder at the ice cream stand. That startled Angad, she was being so random and it was helping. He laughed and pulled her closer, "I have something better!" Angad winked and pulled her into a passionate kiss.

"An-gad! Ice-cream, ple-ase!" Kripa managed to mumble between their short breaks. Finally Angad let go of her lips and wiped the lipstick off his lips. "you are one demanding wifey!" Angad finally said as he noticed the pout on her face. Kripa chuckled, "and aren't you lucky?" she asked sarcastically. Angad laughed, "of course, if I can always get a kiss like that than yeah!" he laughed and rushed towards the stand bringing one vanilla ice cream cone back. "Angad don't you want one?" she asked with a frown on her face. "I do!" he grinned wickedly and bit the other end while Kripa bit her end. Startled by this, she almost dropped the ice cream and laughed. "Angad! Look at your nose! You have ice cream on it!" she laughed taking another bite of the ice cream, while angad wiped his nose clean. "Kripa, you have something here!" angad said pointing towards Kripa's lips.

Kripa stopped licking the ice cream and reached towards her lips, "here?" she asked confused. Angad nodded continuously while she pointed towards her lips. Finally she gave up, "angad can you please get it then?" she asked innocently not realizing his true intentions. "of course, I'll be happy to help!" he grinned wickedly and licked off the ice cream before capturing her lips into an intoxicating kiss. Kripa groaned as he kissed her harder and eventually forgot all about the ice cream falling down. "ewwwwww!! Aunty uncle go get a room!" a young ten year old hollered towards both of them. In seconds both split apart embarrassed. "chi, kaise kaise loghe hai aaj kal, public mein bhi…!" the child's mother spat disgustedly. Angad and Kripa glanced at one another before making a run towards their car laughing.

"Kripa are you nervous at all sweetie?" Karan asked Kripa anxiously. Today was the big day, the day he would give away his sweet little sister in marriage to Angad. Kripa smiled, "im fine bhai, I know I made the right decision! And I'm not worried or nervous or anxious!" Kripa smiled wider; Karan frowned. "don't you think you should wait to get married maybe a few years how about twenty?" Karan asked restlessly. "bhai, I'll be forty-two and I don't think it'd be safe to try and produce kids at that age!" Kripa winked at him. Karan grunted, "but I'll miss you so much!" Kripa smiled with teary eyes, "I know bhai that is why we are moving next door, so I can bug you everyday of my life!" Kripa winked at him. "yes!!! I love you!" Karan smiled wide and pulled her into a hug.

"alright then! Kripa it's time to walk down the aisle!" Riddhima smiled as she approached Kripa. "and might I add you look absolutely stunning! White suits you!" Riddhima winked at her cheekily. Kripa rolled her eyes and laughed, "I love you!" Riddhima smiled, "I know! But might I remind you I am married and I like men only!" she chuckled stupidly. "figures, I have no clue why I am marrying Angad, a man, when clearly I'm hitting on you, oh goodies what a crime?" Kripa muttered, Riddhima narrowed her eyes. "be nice I'm your flower girl and brides maid!" Kripa laughed, "I know now get out there before I get in and leave you behind here without throwing the flowers!" Kripa smiled and placed her arms around both Amit and Suryaban. "Now daddies I'm ready to go down the aisle!" Kripa smiled. "we love you a lot of Kripa! Thank you for letting us both do this!" both fathers said in unison. Kripa smiled, "I just want both my daddies to have the right of giving me away for marriage!" both nodded clearly overwhelmed by emotions. "Aww please don't cry daddies; if any of you cry I'll end up crying! And I'm not supposed to cry until the ceremony is over!" Kripa whined. Both chuckled and wiped away their tears. "let's do this!" both whispered to themselves simultaneously.

"Do you Ms. Kripa Sharma take Mr. Angad Khanna as your husband?" the priest asked Kripa, dressed in an elegant strapless white gown. "I do!" Kripa spoke each and every word clearly, this was the best decision she had ever made in her life and she knew with Angad's companionship in her life, that she couldn't have found better. "And do you Mr. Angad Khanna take Ms. Kripa Sharma as your wife?" the priest asked the same question to Angad. Angad grinned wide, "I do!" he couldn't stop grinning, was it that him and Kripa were finally going to become husband and wife or was it that Kripa was standing beside him looking drop dead gorgeous, no wrong description like an angel. "then I pronounce you man and wife; you may kiss the bride!" Angad grinned wickedly and turned his attention to Kripa. Slowly he pulled her into a passionate kiss ignoring the hoots and awes in the back. Two minutes passed, five minutes passed and finally an "ahem and hurry please!" brought the couple back to earth.

Blushing deep red, Kripa looked away from Angad and she knew if she stared into his eyes she would grow weak in the knees. "Aww I can't believe my baby is married!" karan said walking ahead of Gayatri repeating her words before she had a chance to say them. "I'm going to miss you so much sweetie, you'll have to come and see me every day and Angad you better take care of her otherwise I'll take care of you!" Karan said over protectively. Kripa laughed and pulled him into a hug, "I love you dada-bhai!" Angad just merely nodded with wide bulged eyes. "Aww Karan move sweetie the mom always has the first right! Now let me see my baby!" Gayatri complained, Kripa and Karan laughed, "of course mom!" he chuckled and moved to the side for Gayatri, Suryaban, Kripa's bhabhi, the kids, Amit Uncle and all of his family walked towards Kripa and Angad blessing them with all the happiness.

"isse din kiliye kab se beqarar tha, ke meri bachi angad se shaadi karegi" daddyji [amit uncle] managed to mumble. "Aww daddy ji main hamesha yaheen rahungi aap ki beti bhi baan kar, yeh hai mera phura pariwaar!" Kripa smiled and pulled him into a hug. Gayatri and Suryaban smiled, this is what they wanted for their daughter, getting love from her and loving her back. They were happy she got what she wanted. "I love you mom, dad, mummy ji and daddy ji! Not to forget all my brothers and bhabhis and the kids!" Kripa smiled and pulled Karan into a tight hug. "and my third daddy!" Kripa mumbled with an overwhelmed Karan's arm around her. He smiled, "I love you so much baby!" Kripa smiled, "I love ya to dada-bhai!"

"Awe enough of the tears please, and please move its time for Riddhima and I to get our hugs and kisses and give blessings!" Armaan smiled walking towards them and pulled both Kripa and Angad into a tight hug. "congratulations!" both smiled at Armaan and Riddhima and watched with restless and longing to be alone, and spend time together. "hmm betaab maat ho mere bhai, you have to wait until 2 o'clock to be alone with her, and its only 12 in the afternoon!" Armaan smiled and winked at him, "don't you just love me?" Angad glared at him, "at the moment NO!" he snapped. "revenge is sweet my dear!" he chuckled.

"time for your official dinner together!" Riddhima squealed with excitement remembering back to how Kripa and Angad had managed to make her blush so much exactly three weeks ago. Thinking of doing the same she proceeded with the ceremony. Kripa and Angad smiled at one another, "I love you!" both whispered huskily into one another's ear before feeding beginning the ceremony. Slowly and one by one both fed one another, the entire atmosphere around them completely disappearing as both refused to let go of eye contact. "this tastes even better with your spoon!" Angad smiled wickedly, throwing out his spoon and fed her with the same spoon. Kripa blushed; while Angad fed her and from behind Armaan and Riddhima sighed, they were hoping to make her blush but everything they had said had gone through one ear and come out the other, not making any sense. It was as if time had stood still and Angad and Kripa made up for that.

"Aw Kripa I can't stand this, I can't believe your leaving me like this!" Karan began bawling the worst, having only one sister his entire life he had grown so attached that it was hard to let go. "gosh angad can't you live here?" he asked hopelessly. Kripa turned and smiled at Angad through her tears. "dada-bhai, we can't do that; but what we can do is move in next door, I'll see you every day, it'll be like I never moved out!" Kripa smiled. Karan glanced up the fact that she had said that earlier was beginning to sink in. "well that changes the playing field!" Karan pouted. Kripa couldn't help but laugh at that, "I love you loads daddy number 3!" Kripa chuckled. Karan smiled bright at that, he had always heard bhai, bro, bhaiyya, dada, and today he daddy! He couldn't help but smile, "I love you my bachi!" he spoke like a father figure. From close behind Suryaban, and Amit couldn't help but smile; Kripa's life was so much better now with Angad supporting her every step of the way and they couldn't ask for more.

One by one Kripa bid everyone a tearful goodbye completely ruining her make up; but she didn't care. She was going to miss her family; having been spoiled with love it was going to get hard having to stay next door rather than in the same house. She sighed, waved half heartedly and sat in the car. From behind Karan and Kripa's past generations brother pushed the car away up to the gate. All watched helplessly, and the mood suddenly lightened when Armaan said, "now finally we get to see them back here in three hours for the reception!" abruptly it registered in everyone's mind, he was right and everyone smiled. Riddhima watched with tears in her eyes, she had always known how much Kripa was loved and she saw all of it today.

It had been an hour since all the guests had arrived and anxiously awaited for the arrival of the newly wed couple. Finally from afar, a dhol could be heard playing loud and clear. All stood up from their seats and turned their attention to the entrance where a dholi and the dancers and family walked ahead dancing there way through the aisle towards the center of the stage. Kripa and Angad followed closely behind their family with smiles on their faces and dressed lavishly for their big day. All hooted and cheered for the newly wed couple.

Kripa walked into the beautifully decorated hall dressed in a gorgeous red and silver lengha, Angad and Kripa had decided to get married the Christian way not only because Kripa was Christian [did I ever say that; oops sorries if I forgot to add that] and because it was easier for the parents to have the same right. And afterwards both had decided to go with the traditional receptions, the Punjabi desi way! Angad on the other hand couldn't keep his eyes off of Kripa, now that they were married he believed he had the full right to stare at her all day; he himself was looking quite ravishing. Dressed in a black tux with a white transparent shirt, he looked handsome as ever, enough to make Kripa's breath go short.

"you look beautiful Kripa! How about we ditch the reception and head home!" Angad grinned wickedly thinking about the upcoming night. Kripa blushed and looked away, "be good please!" she begged, she wanted to walk out of her reception conscious and not drugged by his very presence. Angad giggled and wrapped one arm around her waist pulling her closer as both headed up the small stairs and sat down on their official gold chairs, designed just for them. Kripa smiled she loved the outcome of them, just beautiful itself!

Dilip walked to the center of the stage with Aditya and Agni closely behind. "Thank you ladies and gentlemen for being a part of our family's celebration, today not only have I gotten my wish fulfilled that angad may settle down but I have found a daughter in my daughter-in-law! And now without further delay…" from behind Aditya and Agni shouted, "let's rock the party now!" The dj from behind blasted the music, while some guests stood up and placed savories on their foods and others sat around and mingled. Half an hour later Kripa and Angad were both called to the center of the stage where both sang from their hearts to one another and had their official dance. All watched in awe at the harmony between the couple. While from outside it was clear that paparazzi and journalists were hoping to catch an eye of the newly wed. of course getting married to a rock star had it's downfalls.

Angad and Kripa's dance came to an end but Armaan and Riddhima started their own. The lights dimmed completely leaving only the spotlight on the newly weds and the old newly weds who began dancing in the middle of the hall.

Maula mere, maula mere maula mere, maula mere

Maula mere, maula mere maula mere, maula mere

Maula mere, maula mere maula mere, maula mere

Maula mere, maula mere maula mere, maula mere

Armaan sways back and forth around Riddhima, never letting his eyes off of her as he sang the song not only for her but for Kripa and Angad, both couples madly in love with their partners. Riddhima watches Armaan amazed at the beauty of his voice. From the stage Kripa and Angad glance at one another lovingly expressing all the happiness for each other. The romance in the air beginning to boil up.

aankhein teri, aankhein teri , kitni haseen

ki inkaa aashiq, mein ban gayaa hoon

mujhako basaa le, in mein tu

Armaan turns to stare into Riddhima's eyes, slowly he heads towards her. Riddhima stood frozen in the middle of the room completely enchanted by the beauty of his voice and the look in his eyes. Angad and Kripa smiled at one another and headed off the stage swaying to the music slowly.

ishq hai maula mere, maula mere maula mere,

maula mere maula mere maula mere, maula mere

ishq hai maula mere, maula mere maula mere,

maula mere maula mere maula mere, maula mere

ishq hai maula mere, maula mere maula mere,

maula mere maula mere maula mere, maula mere

Armaan smiles at the shocked expression on Riddhima's face and puts his hand out asking Riddhima for a dance. Kripa smiled at Riddhima and Armaan as she turned her head around. Both were swaying the music in a similar position as her and Angad madly in love.

ki inakaa aashiq, mein ban gayaa hoon

mujhako basaa le, in mein tu

mujhase yeh har ghadi, meraa dil kahe

tum hi ho usaki aarzoo

mujhase yeh har ghadi, mere lab kahe

teri hi ho sab guftagoo

Angad sings from here, gazing into the depth of Kripa's eyes as if he were reading her like an open book. Kripa stares back with all the love into his eyes, they were perfect and she knew it.

baatein teri itni haseen, main yaad inko jab kartaa hoon

phoolon si aaye, khushaboo

rakh loon chhupaa ke main kahin tujhako

saayaa bhi teraa naa main doon

rakh loon banaa ke kahin ghar, main tujhe

saath tere, main hi rahoon

Angad let's go of Kripa heading towards the center of the stage to twirl around Armaan and Riddhima while more couples began to advance towards the stage. Kripa watched with restless and longing eyes as she followed him move about. Armaan smiled at a blushing Riddhima and pulled her hand towards his face placing a soft kiss on her hand. With one small touch of his she felt her heartbeats quicken. He smiled at her knowingly as if he could hear her heartbeat quicken.

zulfen teri, itni ghani

dekh ke inako, yeh sochataa hoon

saaye me, inake main jiyoon

Armaan smiles at Riddhima as he pulls her closer into a passionate hug. Angad smiles at Kripa and heads towards her dancing slowly.

ishq hai maula mere, maula mere maula mere,

maula mere maula mere maula mere, maula mere

ishq hai maula mere, maula mere maula mere,

maula mere maula mere maula mere, maula mere

ishq hai maula mere, maula mere maula mere,

maula mere maula mere maula mere, maula mere

Armaan and Angad both glance at one another, letting go of their lady loves and head towards the center of the hall, pulling each other into a side hug. With a wide smile on their faces they turned towards their lady love as they sang the words from the very depth of their heart. Kripa and Riddhima watched with tears in their eyes….the love in their voices was powerful enough to make them realize how much both loved them…

meraa dil yahi bolaa, meraa dil yahi bolaa,

yaara raaj yeh usane hai mujh par kholaa

ki hai ishq mohabbat, jiske dil mein

usko pasand karta hai maulaa

Agni moves swiftly around both couples singing with passion and love in his voice. Both couples turn towards him amazed that he was singing. With a slight blush on his face, Agni moved to the side and presented a beautiful young lady. They smiled knowingly….and continued swaying to the beat…

meraa dil yahi bolaa, meraa dil yahi bolaa,

yaara raaj yeh usane hai mujh par kholaa

ki hai ishq mohabbat, jiske dil mein

usko pasand karta hai maulaa

Karan glanced at all the couples and began singing towards his wife. Both gazing into one another's eyes meaningfully, letting their eyes speak how much both loved one another….Kripa turned her head and smiled this was what she wanted happiness for her entire family…

meraa dil yahi bolaa, meraa dil yahi bolaa,

yaara raaj yeh usane hai mujh par kholaa

ki hai ishq mohabbat, jiske dil mein

usko pasand karta hai maulaa

And finally Aditya followed in everyone's footsteps moving towards Kanan and pulling her into a dance, twirling her around slowly as he sang the last bit softly and slowly to her….and with the song the night came to an end…angad and Kripa were happily married along with Armaan-Riddhima, Karan-Shilpa, and Aditya-Kanan…

Angad walked through the open doors towards his bedroom. Slowly behind himself Angad shut the doors as he proceeded towards a shy Kripa who sat on the bed. He smiled, and slowly lifted her chin, from below the dupatta and pulled it back. He stared at her with all the love completely mesmerized by her natural beauty. "thank you Kripa!" Angad managed to mumble before Kripa pulled him into a hug. "I--love--you--Angad!" Kripa managed to say between the slow and passionate kisses….and slowly the screen faded towards the moon and stars while the lovely couple united…

Three years later, Angad-Kripa, Naina-Dilip, Aditya-Kanan, and the kids live next door to Kripa's previous home. Three years have gone by since both Armaan-Riddhima and Angad-Kripa had gotten married. And are proud parents of two naughty children each. Kripa and Angad had a boy a year after their marriage, Aashish, and a baby girl just a few months earlier, Ayesha. While Riddhima had given birth a year before to twins, two boys Abhi and Karan. In these past three years a lot has changed, Amit Daddy ji is still alive and living happily with his family in Kripa's home meeting his daughter every day. Agni decided to marry Nihati a year after her and Angad's marriage and was now a proud father of a baby girl Anjali. And Armaan and Riddhima along with Abhimanyu and Gauri had decided to move to the other end of Kripa's home. All was peaceful in the end at least……

For eternity and until death do them apart Kripa and Angad lived happily ever after with their best friends Agni-Nihati, Armaan-Riddhima and their siblings…..

The end -- thank you so much everyone who read this ff those of you who commented and those of you who didn't….but thank you so much and now im done with this ff and destiny's salute will wrap up ishq vishq and then I'm free for a week before I start my new unnamed ff….and thanx so much again -- as always sukhi J