Chapter 21

 

            The next day, Angad and Kripa find the professor looking pretty pissed off at them and gives them several weeks of detention. He doesn't even care if he has proof or not, he knows it is only Angad and Kripa's minds at work. The punishment is a result of the professor having to travel by the stinky car back home and his wife kicking him out the bedroom until he had  showered 5 times and put on butt load of deodorant and perfume. And the smell of rotten eggs apparently hadn't come off because he still smelled for two days straight.  These weeks pass by pretty quickly for the rest of the gang, with Angad even more in love and Kripa even more confused. Kavya and Anjali, along with Neev and Prachi's love continue to grow with every day.

Now with graduation just a couple months away, Angad and Kripa begin thinking about the future. They both want to head the Khash Corporation, their family business, when they are older. It is a partnership of both Khanna Corporation and Sharma Corporation, thus the name Khash. They had merged a long time ago, when the kids were very young. As of now the heads are DIlip and Surya. Angad and Kripa both showed interest in business world, but their siblings had their own ideas for their professions. Kavya and Anjali both wanted to become popular and famous models, while Neev and Prachi both wanted to be in the medical field, Neev, a surgeon and Prachi, a gynecologist. This leaves Angad and Kripa to take care of the family business. Angad and Kripa both want to start working there to get familiarized with the company before by doing small projects in the beginning. They both go to their parents hoping they can work for the company for a few days.

Kripa finds Surya in the library and approaches him slowly and says, "Papa, I wanted to work at the office for a couple days." Surya looks shocked. He always knew how keen Kripa is on working in the business world and always thought she was a prominent choice from their family to carry on the business. She is a good student and a wise decision maker as well. He asks, "Beta, you haven't even graduated yet, are you sure you want to work right now? This is the time to enjoy with your friends." Kripa nods but replies, "You're right Papa, but Angad and I only want to get familiar with out business for a few days before we start working there permanently. So we want to work there for a couple days and so that when you guys go out of town you won't have to worry about business" Surya nods in agreement and says, "Okay sweetheart you can start from tomorrow or whenever you like!" Kripa launches herself into her father's arms thanking him, while Surya is proud of raising such a responsible daughter. Angad too approaches his father in living room. Angad asks, "Dad, I was wondering if I could work at the office from tomorrow for a few days?" Dilip looks surprised, "Angad are you feeling okay? You want to work tomorrow? But you haven't even graduated, are you sure you want to work?" Angad nods, "Yes dad Kripa and I want to get to know the details about the work so we can handle our future responsibilities better. And when you guys go out of town we can take care of our business." Dilip nods and asks, "Whose idea was this anyways?" Angad replies, "Kripa's, who else!" Dilip laughs, "Well Kripa is a very bright and intelligent girl!" Angad laughs, "After all, dost kiski hai?" Dilip laughs as well and pats Angad on the back for being so mature and thinking what a great person Angad is becoming because of Kripa, without her Dilip wonders what his son would be like. Dilip has always believed Kripa to be a great influence on Angad.

Next day after Angad and Kripa come home from college, they get dressed for their first day at the office.  Kripa wears formal black knee length skirt along with a white button down shirt. She wore a black jacket on top, which matches with her skirt and also added to her professionalized look. She has on a pearl necklace and earrings. She looks so qualified yet chic. Angad wears a black suit with a white button down shirt. His hair gelled and an unshaven goatee. He looks hot yet stylish. They finally go in Angad's brand new red convertible since his old one was trashed and arrive at Khash Corp. in minutes.

They are really excited because they believe this would be a great preview for the future. And best friends working together will be even better. When they walk inside, they are greeted by all the employees. Angad and Kripa are given a tour of the office and sit in on a business meeting with their fathers. During the meeting Angad and Kripa both take notes, however Kripa take more notes than Angad because he spends more time taking notes of Kripa than the meeting. Angad has his chin resting on his fist looking at Kripa dreamily as she flips her hair, puts her pen in mouth, concentrating on the speaker—it is like he is falling in love all over again. After the speaker finishes Kripa gets up and gives her suggestions, then Angad too gives his input on the report, the little he heard anyways. Everyone is impressed that at such a young age Angad and Kripa know a great deal about what they are talking about. Their fathers look at the pair proudly, as they believe Angad and Kripa would bring their business to an all time high when they began working here permanently.

On the Friday that week, Angad and Kripa are invited to a business party. See this is the downfall of being in business, according to Angad and Kripa—all the boring business parties. Now normally this would be one of those parties that their parents would attend and Angad and Kripa wouldn't be bothered with it, but there is no getting out of this. The rest of their siblings didn't have to attend leaving Angad and Kripa alone, while they spends some alone time with the love of their lives. Kripa wears a red sari with golden embroidery. Angad wears a black suit with a red shirt. They had decided to use their old technique of avoiding people from asking them to dance. It usually works because it made them look more like a couple.

 Angad and Kripa are being introduced by their fathers to their associates, who made it a point to make Angad and Kripa meet their daughter or son. After Angad and Kripa would leave the associates, these people would express interest in arranging Angad or Kripa's marriage with their daughter or son. Surya and Dilip try to steer clear of such topics since they actually have other future plans in mind for their children's marriage. After Angad and Kripa are introduced to everyone of importance, Angad and Kripa go to the bar to get a little something to drink. Kripa makes sure Angad didn't over do the alcohol consumption like last time, which ultimately landed her best friend on a hospital bed. While sitting at the bar, Angad and Kripa are both offered dances by several arrogant people who think they are extremely good looking. But none of these people are even close to Angad and Kripa's standards, well at least Kripa's anyway. Angad couldn't see past Kripa anymore, he would look at other women, but only see their faults. Now another guy makes his way towards Kripa and starts hassling her. This guy just wouldn't take a hint. Kripa keeps signaling Angad to help her out, but he keeps egging the guy on and asking Kripa, "Come on Krips go dance, why don't you want to go Krips?" Angad grins inwardly while Kripa looks really to kill Angad—sooner or later. Angad laughs at Kripa's mean facial expressions and then finally turns to the guy and says, "Sorry dude, She is actually with me!" Angad pulls her close and she puts her hands on his chest, sinking into to his torso hugging him and agreed. The guy walks away disheartened. Kripa whispers, "Thanks!" Angad says, "Umm not so fast, now you gotta do something for me" Kripa unsurely replies, "You could have helped me earlier, but no (imitating Angad) Come on Krips go dance, why don't you want to go Krips? Hmph!" Angad smiles, "Okay then I will call him over again" Angad lifts his hand to signal the guy, but Kripa pulls his hand back down angrily saying, "What do you want?" Angad pulls her close and puts his hand out signaling for a dance and Kripa happily accepts as he leads the way to the dance floor. The song had changed to Kuch is Tarah by Atif Aslam

Angad puts his hands on her waist. His one touch has her in a
trance and seems to her as if a current has passed through her body.
Kripa hesitantly places her arms around his neck as they sway to the
rhythm of the music
Kuch is tarah teri palkein meri palkon se mila de
Aansoo tere saare meri palkon pe sajaa de
Angad looks at Kripa's downcast eyes, hoping she will look
back at him, hoping he might see that special glimmer in her
eyes as he does has for her.
Kuch is tarah teri palkein meri palkon se mila de
Aansoo tere saare meri palkon pe sajaa de
Kripa places her head on his chest as she is unable to look
at him. She feels nervous that he has the power to make her feel
this way. Angad twirls her and then pulls her back so her back is to him.
Tu har ghadi har waqt mere saath raha hai
Haan yeh jism kabhi door kabhi paas raha hai
Jo bhi gham hain yeh tere unhein tu mera pataa de
Angad's gentle breathing on Kripa's neck is arousing and
tempting. She feels captivated by his touch and closes her
eyes tightly as his hands caress her stomach. He twirls her again, making
her body collide with his as they continue to sway as one.  
Kuch is tarah teri palkein meri palkon se mila de
Aansoo tere saare meri palkon pe sajaa de
Kripa turns around to leave and gets pulled back. Angad's
breaths are felt traveling up and down Kripa's neck torturing
her, leaving her breathless herself.
Mujhko toh tere chehre pe yeh ghum nahin janchta
Jaayiz nahin lagta mujhe ghum se tera rishta
Sun meri ghuzarish ise chehre se hataa se
Sun meri ghuzarish ise chehre se hataa se
Kripa still has her eyes cast downward. Angad twirls
her again and lays her in his arms holding her body so she is resting
 solely in his arms as he leans over her. She knows she won't fall in his
grasp, but she doesn't feel she has enough strength to look into those
passionate eyes without giving in to both their desires. His face comes
near her necks, his breaths still lingering up and down.
Kuch is tarah teri palkein meri palkon se mila de
Aansoo tere saare meri palkon pe sajaa de
Kripa gathers courage to look into those godly eyes.
They looked into each other's eyes and felt a rush of
emotions pass through and now his touch creating new
electrifying sensation across her body as they continue
swaying to the rhythm.

 Angad knows exactly what effect he has on Kripa. He knows exactly what he is doing to her and decides to evoke all the desires she has within her, but always brushes aside claiming them to be only friends. Angad and Kripa are so self involved while dancing, that they fail to noticed the admiring stares at the beautiful couple. They look like the symbol of perfection to everyone. The group of people continues watching Angad and Kripa sway together to the music.

Dilip, Naina, Surya, and Gayatri notices a crowd on the dance floor and decidesd to see who is dancing so sweetly that everyone had paused in admiration. Then they notice the couple is none other than their Angad and Kripa. The parents' heart's melt while looking at their children. Just as Angad and Kripa feel the stares of hundreds of people, they part to look at the crowd they have conjured up. People come up to them throughout the party saying, "You two are the cutest couple I have ever seen" or "Your lucky to have such a romantic husband" or "Kya jodi banayi upar wala ne, sada suhagan raho". This was REALLY making Kripa mad yet she blushed in embarrassment. Angad just grins thinking about what they have said, but it is totally obvious they are a hot, just look at them, now if only they are a real couple.

Kripa goes up to her and Angad's parents and starts complaining, "Mom Dad, Uncle Aunty, all your friends keep saying that ANGAD AND I are either married or are a couple!! Are they stupid? It's annoying me!!! THOSE MORONS!" Angad retorts, "OH HELLO! Count yourself lucky they think you're married to me, kyunki tumse kaun shaadi karega!" The parents laugh looking at their kids argue and grin by the responses Angad and Kripa recieved from their friends and business associates.

It is the parents' deepest desire to get the Angad-Kripa, Kavya-Anjali, and Neev-Prachi married together. The parents see Angad and Kripa's love clearly. The parents assume that Angad and Kripa might never admit their feelings because one, they both might think that this affection is only friendship, or two, they don't want to ruin their friendship. Either way the parents have made a mental note to think about their marriages to their "best friends" as their children claim to be.

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