Chapter 18
December 21…..11 a.m.
Heres my Heart
Keep it warm and safe
Against your Heart
And never let it wither or die!
Kripa overslept the next day after their late-night beach outing…..when she got up and saw the time, she gasped, showered quickly, put on a red T-shirt and black sweatpants and ran out to the studio without having anything for breakfast!
Angad and Simone were waiting for her at the studio, Angad greeted her with a peck on her cheek, Kripa shyly greeted Simone, still a little embarassed about her suspicions the other day.
It was time to learn Swing that day…….Angad took her hand and waist in the dance pose as waltz and they followed Simone's instructions: Woman : side step with right foot, then with left foot, right foot back, rock step and back again…..Man does the opposite side! After a few such repeats, Angad swung her under his arm in a right circle, twirling her around, they stretched their arms far from each other, then he swung her in a left circle, spinning her into his arms again! They did several such sequences with this music:
http://music.msn.com/album/?album=39382419#
Listen to the number Happy Feet from this album...for swing dance!
Kripa learned the swing steps quickly, enjoying the light, springy movements of the dance! She was totally
comfortable with Angad now, swinging out and back into his arms fluidly and gracefully! Angad twirled
her and spun her around, enjoying her enthusiasm.
As Kripa learned this dance within half an hour, Simone started teaching her Fox trot, a faster version of waltz…it was just 2 steps forward instead of one step and then side and close. But in forward steps, Angad's foot came between her legs and then her forward steps went between his. Angad held her close again, his warm hand on her back, stepping forward twice with his leg between hers, then hers between his as they danced the Fox Trot. As their legs rubbed against each other's, Angad suddenly brought her closer, his leg brushing closer to hers. Kripa's face started getting hot and red, her breath quickened at his closeness and the feeling of his muscular thigh between hers.
Simone left the room with a smile…..Angad became bolder, stepping closer and closer, jerking her against him, until she was almost riding on his thigh…… she trembled as a sweet sensation flooded through her…….. he bent her backwards, looked into her eyes and said " Shall We Dance?" Kripa blushed at his suggestion! She closed her eyes, shivering as he bent her again and kissed her parted lips! A heavy pulse began inside her as she clung to his hand and shoulder with her hands….she felt slightly dizzy and as if she was falling! She suddenly clung to him with fright and hid her face in his broad chest! Angad felt the sudden change in her and asked : Kripa, are you alright??
Kripa: Pata nahin, thodey chakkar aa rahey hain
Angad: Aaj toh tumney Feni nahin pee…….
Kripa: Wo .. mainey subah nashta nahin kiya isliye shayad…..(she hadnt eaten anything since 8 pm the night before)
Angad swore under his breath, picked her up in his arms and carried her to a chair seating her down on it!
"Kripa, tum kyun aisa karti ho? Apna khayal kyun nahin rakhti? Thehro main abhi aata hoon"…..he went to the Gym and got a sports drink from somewhere and made her have it! When she felt better, he took her to the poolside place and got her a sandwich and orange juice.
As she ate it, he said: "Kripa kal se roz theek se nashtaa karkey aana, I don't want u fainting in my arms…..unless it is with pleasure!" Kripa slapped his hand angrily and he laughed!
That afternoon, Kartik invited Angad and Kripa to join him and Mishti for lunch outside the resort…..they took a ride into the city of Panaji and had lunch at a Chinese restaurant ( a change from usual Goan food and fish)
Kripa loved Chinese food ….she ate the noodles like a kid and Angad looked on affectionately at her cute eating style!
After lunch they went shopping in town, browsing the antique stores, jewelry stores, etc. Angad bought a beautiful heart-shaped gold pendant with chain for Kripa! He took Kripa to a corner of the big store, and stood behind her….,removing her long hair from her nape, he put on the chain and locket on her pretty neck! Then he kissed her neck gently! She became tearful at Angad's first gift of love……she said : Angad….itni keemti tohfa…..tum…
Angad put his fingers on her lips: Hamarey pyar se toh zyada keemti nahin…..
Kripa kissed his cheek and thanked him, fingering her precious gift with happy tears!
7 P.M.
That evening, Kripa dressed for dinner in a turquoise blue salwar suit, anxiously chewing her lips! She was worried about her parents' imminent meeting with Angad! She desperately wanted them to like Angad, to accept him as Mishti and Kartik had done! She wore the heart necklace gifted by Angad with golden earrings. When they arrived at Morisco with Kartik in a dark suit and Mishti in a red kurta set, Kripa was ready to collapse out of tension!
After dinner, Angad appeared on stage in his typical style, guitar in hand in a circle of light……Kripa noticed he had dressed with special care that night in a dark blue suit-jacket and white shirt….he looked very debonair and handsome! She couldn't help smiling at his dress-up and admired his smart looks!
Naina and Dilip sat up with interest to watch Angad…..Kripa started chewing on her lips again…..
Angad started singing:
http://www.dishant.com/search/Gangster-in-ALBUM.html (Ganster)
tu hi meri shab hai subha hai tu hi din hai mera
tu hi mera rab hai jahaan hai tu hi meri duniya
tu waqt mere liye main hoon tera lamha
kaise rahega bhala hoke tu mujhse judaa
o o o o ho ho o o o o
aankhon se padhke tujhe dil pe maine likha
tu ban gaya hai mere jeene ki ek wajah
ho aankhon se padhke tujhe dil pe maine likha
tu ban gaya hai mere jeene ki ek wajah
teri hasi teri adaa auron se hai bilkul judaa
o o o o ho ho
o o o o o o
aankhen teri shabnami chehra tera aaina
tu hai udaasi bhari koi haseen dastaan
ho aankhen teri shabnami chehra tera aaina
tu hai udaasi bhari koi haseen dastaan
dil mein hai kya kuchh toh bata
kyon hai bhala khud se khafa
o o o o ho ho
o o o o o o
tu hi meri shab hai subha hai tu hi din hai mera
tu hi mera rab hai jahaan hai tu hi meri duniya
tu waqt mere liye main hoon tera lamha
kaise rahega bhala hoke tu mujhse judaa
o o o o ho ho
Everybody applauded loudly after the song was over, Naina seemed impressed with his voice and looks…
Naina: Mishti tumney theek hi kaha tha, yeh ladka bahut hi achha gaata hai and dikhney mein bhi smart hai"
Mishti and Kartik exchanged conspiratory glances with Kripa who relaxed a little bit! Naina, being a woman, instinctively appreciated Angad's charm and talent but Dilip was another matter! He looked a little cynical …he said: Yeh club mein gaata kyun hai….isey toh filmon mein hona chahiye ….he said a little sarcastically.
Mishti defended Angad: Kya pata koi producer kisi roz isey chance bhi de de….u never can tell!
Kripa looked down unhappily, realizing that Papa wasn't impressed with her Angad!
Angad sang two more songs :
Yeh shaam mastani madhosh kiye jaaye mujhey dorr koi kheechey
Teri or liye jaye……(Kati Patang----Kishore)
http://www.dishant.com/search/Kati%20Patang-in-ALBUM.html
And also : Ae kaash ke hum hosh mein ab aaney na paye/Bus naghmein tere pyaar ke gaatey hi jaayen........
He also sang two Goan songs with his band-mates which drove the people wild again! Dilip made a caustic face and passed negative comments from time to time!
As soon as his program ended, Angad came down from the stage, approaching their table! Kripa was tense, he greeted Mishti and Kripa…..Mishti introduced Angad to Naina and Dilip!
Naina : Beta, tum bahut achha gaatey ho, kya tumney music ki training lee hai?
Angad: Haan Aunty, meri Mom piano aur voice-training teacher thi, unhi se seekha tha!
Naina: Tum yahin Goa ke rehney waaley ho?
Angad: Haan ,mera ghar hai yahan town mein….
Naina looked at the cross hanging on his chest and wanted to ask if he was Christian but then she didn't ask….
Dilip looked at Angad as if he was from another planet…..like an alien! He just shook the hand offered by Angad and didn't say a word to him! Kripa was dejected and crestfallen at his attitude towards Angad.
It was obvious Angad didn't meet his standards….that he only considered him a hotel-singer!
Angad saw her expression and smiled at her encouragingly, telling her with his eyes not to worry so much.
He saw the heart pendant at her neck and grinned at her again, pleased that she had worn his 1st gift! She fingered the pendant and smiled back shyly at him.
Angad exchanged a few more pleasantries with the Sharmas and left, saying goodnight and it was great to meet you……Kripa noticed that not once did Naina and Dilip ask him to sit down and talk to them!
12 midnight
The Balcony Scene
After returning to her room, Kripa was very much disturbed…..she paced to and fro in her room, restless and sleepless, still in her evening clothes! Finally she went out on the terrace, staring unseeingly at the moonlight-sparkling sea! She thought about Angad and spoke aloud softly: Oh Angad, kahan ho tum? Main tumsey baat karna chahti hoon!
She suddenly heard a low, deep voice from the ground below the balcony : Main yahan hoon, meri Juliet!
She leaned over the railing: Angad? Tum yahan kya kar rahey ho? She whispered back loudly.
Angad : Computer classes ke liye aaya hoon, aur kya? ,,,,,,,He laughed softly…..Neechey aa jaao meri Juliet!
Kripa (Juliet) : Are u crazy? Main kaisey neechey aa jaaoon? Tum oopar aa jao…
Angad : Wohi to main kabsey chahta hoon lekin tum maanti hi nahin….
Kripa (angrily) : Angaaaaddd!!
Angad : Sorry sorry…..achchha … tum neechey aa jaao, mujhey tumsey baat karni hai….
Kripa: per kaisey?
Angad: Kood jaaao, main tumhey pakad loonga
Kripa: Nahin nahin mujhey darr lagta hai, main gir jaaoongi…
Angad: Main tumhey girney nahin doonga
Kripa: Promise??
Angad (pinching his throat) : God Promise!
Kripa gingerly got up on the railing, almost closing her eyes in fear of falling……the terrace was on 1st floor and only about 12 feet above the ground but she was so afraid of heights!
She closed her eyes and jumped, putting all her faith in Angad to catch her….and so he did! He caught her neatly in his strong arms, cradling her like a baby.
He carried her through the moonlit walkways to the parapet and they sat down, Kripa in his arms!
Kripa: Angad, mujhey bahut darr lag raha hai,….
Angad: Kyun? Yahan koi bhoot whoot nahin hai, I am sure!
Kripa hit him: Angadd!! You know what I am talking about! Main apney parents ke baarey mein baat kar rahi hoon! Agar unhoney hamarey pyar ko naamanzoor kar diya tho? She asked worriedly.
Angad : Don't worry, we will cross that bridge when we come to it! Abhi unhey bataney ki koi zaroorat nahin…..tum sab Mumbai lautney se pehley... we will tell them about us…..aur hum agar yeh prove kar dein ke hum ek doosrey ko behad chahtey hain to wo kab tak inkaar karengey? He tried to reassure her..
She hugged him tightly and said : Main tumharey bagair nahin jee paoongi
Angad caressed her silky hair and said affectionately : Pagli, kyun itni pareshaan hoti hai baat baat per!
Kripa: Tumney dekha na Papa ne tumhey pasand nahin kiya….
Angad: Koi baat nahin, DDLJ mein Shahrukh ki tarah main unhey bhi manaa loonga…
Kripa: Tumhey toh har waqt mazaaq hi soojhta hai….idhar meri neend chali gayi hai….
She started chewing her lips again in agitation……
Angad gently touched her moist lips: In naazuk hothon ko kyun itna daba rahi ho……mere liye bhi kuchh baaki rakho …
He bent her head and kissed her hard, probing her soft lips with his tongue and biting them gently with his teeth! Kripa forgot everything and lost herself in his kiss as moonlight bathed the two lovers on the parapet!
Angad lifted his head and said : Tum aaj bahut achhi lag rahi ho….
Kripa teased him: Aur tumney bhi to khoob sajaa sanvaara hai….. saas sasur se milney ke liye (giggled)
Angad : Mujhey laga ke saas mujhey pasand karti hai….
Kripa: Haan… I also think Mama likes you, lekin Papa …..she trailed off worriedly!
Angad: Phir se worry?……Meri Juliet?!! pareshan mat ho, Sweetheart! Main hoon na….Angad Khanna can charm anyone…. fix anything!
Kripa: Ohhh toh Mr. Fix-it All!….ab bataao main apney kamrey mein wapas kaisey jaaoongi?
Angad thought for a while, then said : Simple thing, tumharey lobby mein Night watchman hai na? Unsey jaakar kaho ke tum ghalti se chabi kamrey ke andar chhod aayee thi….night walk karney gayee thi….wo duplicate key se khol dega!
Kripa was impressed: Tum sirf shaitaan baaton se hi nahin ho, dimaag bhi shaitaan ka hai….she hugged him lovingly!
Angad : Ab mera Goodnight Kiss?
Kripa looped her arms around his neck and kissed him loudly on his lips! Angad caught her head and prolonged the kiss at once, leaving her breathless once more!
They walked back to the building. Kripa got into her suite with the watchman's help and tiptoed to her room without disturbing Mishti, sleeping in the other room!
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