Chapter 19

 

So by now Angad has healed up. He still has a shoulder sling that he wears around. Now the time has come to execute the plan. A special friend was coming on this very day. According to the plan, Kripa has asked out Prem. It is odd because she hasn't really talked to Prem much since she spends most her time with Angad at the hospital. This is actually supposed to be a double date with Angad and some old friend of his. Angad was in on some very confidential information concerning this friend of his that only he was aware of. Now she is finally coming back and that too for good. Angad made his plan around this person's arrival, she would enact the main role. According to Angad's plan, she is to flirt with Prem and perhaps even make out with the guy, and get Kripa to walk in on the scene. Angad hasn't even told Kripa who she is yet, all he knows that Kripa will be super excited. Prem isn't so happy about going on a double date, but figures at least Kripa isn't ignoring him so it is for the best and on top of which he can flaunt his relationship in front of Angad. Truth be told Prem is getting quite fed up with Kripa and her spending so much time with Angad, but just acts more possessive towards her.

Kripa gets ready in a sleek dress accentuating her curved figure. She looks gorgeous. Prem has come to pick her up and drives to the restaurant Angad has booked. Meanwhile, Angad has gone to pick up his "date", who happens to be one of their friends from childhood, however, she had moved away to Dehli when they were around 10, but everyone kept in touch with her. Angad fills in Mukti with details, hoping she will make Prem and Kripa split up. Kripa sits making light conversation, yet hoping Angad would come soon with his "date". Her thoughts are interrupted by Angad's deep voice she hears at a distance. He is asking the waiter to lead him to the table with a girl trailing behind. Kripa can't get a view of her even when Angad came up to the table, almost as if the girl is hiding, which she is. Angad said, "Guys I would like to introduce to you, Mukti Singhania. Kripa beams with happiness and practically jumps Mukti screaming, "Mukti!!!! AHH when did you get back!" Mukti replies, "Just today Kripa! It's so good to see you guys and you know what? I will be going to the same college as… you guys…" Mukti suddenly catches sight of Prem and she freezes, tears brim in her eyes. Mukti says softly, "Prem…" Prem gets up from the table, with tears shinning in his eyes as well. They both approach each other and stare deeply in each other's eyes with overwhelming happiness. Mukti dives into his arms and sobs happily, while Prem kisses her forehead. Kripa and Angad look at each other kind of shocked. Angad whispers to Kripa, "Umm yeh toh kuch zyada hi overacting kari hai!" Kripa nods yet both smiling at the cute scene.

It turns out Prem and Mukti were best friends from Dehli. Prem had suddenly realized that he was in love with Mukti. He found out that it was not only Prem, but also Mukti who was madly in love with him.  So they had fell in love with each other, but sadly had to separate as Prem was moving to Mumbai. Prem had tried to contact Mukti in Dehli, but alas she had moved as well, closing the doors to future contact as well. Prem and Mukti embrace each other now, crying in happiness to get their love back after a whole year's worth of separation. Mukti and Prem separate unwillingly and see that Angad and Kripa are kind of lost so they decide to fill them in. Prem and Mukti tell their whole story to Kripa and Angad while Kripa grins bigger hearing further into their love story. She is one, relieved that she wouldn't have feel guilty for breaking Prem's heart, and two, he found his true love so no more possessive Prem in her life. Oh Kripa couldn't be happier. The only problem with Prem in Kripa's eyes is that she didn't feel anything for him and realized that it is only friendship if nothing else.

After the whole love story is narrated, Prem gives awkward looks to Mukti because Prem thinks Mukti is not aware of Kripa and Prem's relationship. Prem starts, "Umm Kripa, I'm sorry, but I…I can't be with you, since I still really love Mukti. It's true I was getting a bit possessive over you, but I guess I didn't want to lose you like I lost Mukti. But I have only really loved Mukti so I hope you understand. And Angad, I'm sorry for being such a freaking pain, I know I caused lots of problems for the two of you but I guess I was just jealous looking at your friendship. It reminded me and Mukti. I hope you understand Kripa. You're a great girl Kripa, but I know that I am not the right guy for you (eying Angad). I'm sorry for everything…" Both Angad and Kripa look towards each other and break out into laughter. Kripa manages to say, "HAHAHAHA YOU'RE breaking up with ME HAHAHA and here I was trying to break up with you!! HAHA!"  Kripa stops laughing when she hears Angad say, "AHAHAH KRIPA GOT DUMPED!!! THIS IS HEADLINE NEWS!!! WHERE IS MY CELLPHONE!" Angad starts checking his pockets and whips it out. He starts to dial away until Kripa snatches it. Angad says, "HEYYY! Give it back, I gotta tell everyone!" Angad reaches for it when Kripa puts it in her purse and says, "TOUCH ANYTHING THAT RESEMBLES A TELEPHONE AND DIE KHANNA!" Angad then starts dancing around Kripa screaming, "KRIPS GOT DUMPED! KRIPA SHARMA GOT DUMPED!!" Everyone is looking at them like they are nuts and laughing at their childish behavior. Kripa yanks Angad into his chair to stop him from making a larger scene.

Mukti and Prem are laughing themselves. Then finally Prem says, "Wait you were trying to break up with me" to Kripa. Kripa laughs nervously, "Uhh Angad…" Angad then laughs nervously, "Uhh Mukti…" Then finally Mukti starts laughing nervously saying, "Funny thing Yea… so Angad brought me along thinking I could break up you and Kripa by making it seem like you made out with me and cheated on her (nervous laugh)…" Prem is laughing really hard, "HAHAHA…wait hey…Angad, that was an interesting plan, dude your so freaking lucky it worked. As for you Mukti, I'm sooo getting revenge! ...Angad seriously though thank you for giving me my Mukti back! And I hope we can be friends from now on…" Angad looks at Kripa and then back at Prem grinning, "Of course buddy, just keep our dear friend Mukti happy! And uhh stay romantically away from Krips and I'm good!" Prem pulls Mukti into his lap and hugs her waist with his head on her shoulder replying, "Of course!" Kripa says, "Prem you know you and Mukti look hot together, but you and me—umm not so much!

 Prem, Mukti, Angad and Kripa take a long walk on the beach since it is right outside the restaurant. Prem and Mukti continue walking and catching up on stuff while Angad and Kripa just sit on the sand. They sit in complete silence with only the wind howling in their ears. Kripa finally speaks, "Angad" He replies, "Hmm" Kripa says, "Thanks for bringing Mukti here, you not only brought two lovers together, but also made me single again! Ohh it feels good to be free!!!" Angad replies, "Yea everything is right with the world, I wouldn't have it any other way!" Kripa gets up, "Are you saying I should always stay single!!" Angad smiles yanking her back down, "No, but I like you better that way, wanna know why, (Kripa nods)… well its because no one understands our friendship the way we do, plus I hate feeling like you have to pick between me and the guy. So in short I'd rather you stay single!" Kripa smiles, "that's an interesting theory, but what if I marry someone who doesn't like you then what?" Angad grins, "First off Krips I have to approve and if I don't I will beat him up so bad and I'm never going to approve so he will get beaten either way!" Kripa stands up, "WHAT!! Your gonna beat him up!!!" Angad grins pulling her back down, "Of course, he has to be good enough for my Krips, and no one is good enough for you except…" He stops realizing he almost said 'me'. Kripa impatiently gets up, "Except who!!" Angad yanks her back down and grins, "Except me of course!" Kripa laughs now clutching her stomach and Angad is not amused. Angad asks, "What's so funny!" Kripa calms down a bit and says, "HAHA Angad you and me together HAHA!"

Kripa is tossing and turning on the sand while laying down laughing. Angad grins and goes on top of her inches away from her face. She notices Angad so close and immediately the laughter is replaced by butterflies in her stomach. He asks in a seductive whisper, "You were saying?" Angad continues to hover over her and moves in closer and closer. Pressing down on her with his weight, Kripa looks into those passionate eyes and finds herself lost in them. Angad moves the strand of hair from her face and tucks it behind her ear. He goes closer to her ear and says, "You sure your not in love with me?" Kripa looks back at him shocked and speechless. She isn't sure what to think or reply, but thankfully Prem and Mukti come to her rescue. Prem asks looking at Angad on top of Kripa, "My My aren't we all cozy." Angad and Kripa look at their position and get up in a rush. Mukti elbows Prem, "Sorry guys for disturbing uhhh anyways me and Prem were leaving so we thought we would tell you guys before we left." Prem says, "See you guys at school and thanks again Angad for everything! You guys carry on!" Kripa blushes and Angad hugs Prem saying, "Don't mention it!" and Kripa and Angad also make their way to Angad's car to go home.

Angad and Kripa sit in silence in the car, both their minds replay the scene on the beach. Kripa sits in her room, just thinking. She isn't really sure what to make of their friendship anymore. She remembers his words, You sure your not in love with me…Could it love? She isn't sure as she has never been in love before. She is just so confused. But one thing is for sure, Angad certainly has some kind of power or hold over her, she is enthralled by him whenever he behaves so romantically. Then she begins questioning her own actions, like at the hospital, she never knew he meant so much to her. At the hospital she felt as if there would be no tomorrow, heck she was even ready to die if that's what it took to escape the pain she went through if she lost Angad. She wants to believe it is her powerful friendship that caused such a reaction, but a little voice inside her head told her maybe not.

Angad sits on his bed with a big grin. The scenes come rushing back to him. He feels so at peace. It is always so hard for him to control these romantic urges, it is so hard to stay away from her, or disguise his love as only their friendship. He loves showing her his true colors because it not only takes her by surprise, but also evokes feelings in her she never knew she has. He beams thinking how she was caught off guard when he asked her that simple question, you sure you're not in love with me?  So simple yet so effective. Angad wanted Kripa to question whether or not the feelings she has for him are friendship or something else. And that's exactly what Kripa was doing.

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only cuz of you guys i brought in Mukti lol! i wasn't planning on it! but it works! and the more friends the better lol! lol yeah so i was planning on making Prem a malacious guy who would get beaten up! and then angad kavya and neev would toss him out for stuff he does to krips but i think this works out better and actually matches prem! anyways there's your mukti! lol LEAVE COMMENTS GUY!!! seriously even you silent readers!! i'll comment of previous posts when i come back in a couple hours! i just wanted to guys to read the part sooner rather than later!