Chapter 25

Vijaya

@vallanki

Part: 25
Angad got up and sees Kripa is deeply sleeping resting her head on his chest. He caressed her hair on forehead and kissed. Kripa broke her sleep and sees at Angad. He's silently caressing her. Kripa murmured in his ears "kya time hua hai". Angad looked at clock on the wall and tells "it's 3". "Hmmmm" Kripa cuddled into his hands. "Kripa!" whispered Angad. Kripa is responses in sleep. "Kripa! Mujhe tumse honeymoon ki baathey karney hai"Angad is trying to wake her up. Kripa is still in trans and didn't respond actively.
Angad waits a moment and continues telling,"hum honeymoon pe kahan jaayenge?" Kripa is silent and slowly answers"no honeymoon Angad! Diya miss karegi".
"Diye tumhe miss karegi ya tum usko", Angad doubted her. Kripa smiled opening half eyes and "me too". Angad kissed her nose and says,"Kripa! Hum donon ek doosere ko kareeb se jaanthey nahin. I mean I don't know your tastes, likes and dislikes and you don't know about me. I wanna know completely about you. And it'll be possible only when we get time to spend some days together alone. Yahan rahe tho kaam pe main aur Diya ki seva mein tum hur waqt lag jayenge aur raath ko hi hum theek se mil payenge." Angad paused and looked into her eyes to find out if she's listening to him. Kripa closed her eyes and sleeping. Angad sighed loudly with disappointment and pressed her closer.. Kripa opened her eyes and looked at Angad and says,"Angad! We can make it convenient to spend time together even here. I'll make it possible but we are not going anywhere" firmly answered Kripa and rest back her face on his chest. Angad couldn't force her much.
Angad is thinking how to convince her remembering Kartik's advice. Kripa is again gone into sleep.
Someone is knocking the door and Angad couldn't get up immediately as Kripa cuddled him completely. Angad tries to move Kripa slowly but Kripa broke her sleep. She hears someone at the door and asked Angad "what's that". Angad silently answers without opening his mouth that he doesn't know. She asked for time and Angad showed 6 fingures as it's 6 O'clock. Kripa says "probably mom or Misthy. Aaj satyanarayan vrat hai. Mom told me last night." Angad nodds his head and got up to answer at the door. Misthy answered before he opened the door "Angad! Aaj pooja hai 8 bajey, jaldi tayyar hojao". Angad heard her leaving and looked at Kripa for answer. Kripa nodded her face and stretched hands to him. He walks to the bed and took Kripa into his hands and kisses on cheeks. Kripa reciprocates him on his neck and says "honeymoon par kahan jayenge yeh tumhi decide karlo". Angad is surprised and looks at her face. Kripa smiled and says," itni jaldi subah hogayi. Mujhe tumaharey saath aur rehna hai. Phir raath tak time nahin milega tumharey sang rehne ki" huggs him tightly. Angad also pulls her closely "ThanQ. Abb samaj mein aya? Phir kabhi na kehna mere baathon pe. I always think positive." Kripa moves her lips from left to right and hid her face in his chest.
"Acha yeh bathao, mainey raath ko poochna bhool gaya. Tumhari bete ko 'prateek' naam kyon rakhna chahthe ho?" Angad puts his doubt in front of her. She smiles with blush and says, "kyon ki wo tumhara prateek rahega. Your resemblance". Angad pampered her for some more time and moved to get ready for puja.
Everyone is ready by the time Angad and Kripa came out. Misthy and Kartik teases the new couple and took to the pray place. Dadi is ready with all puja preparations. It took 2 hours to complete. Everyone finished their lunch and took leave from Angad and Kripa inviting them to their house to visit as wife and husband. Angad told dadi and in-laws that they want to go to Kullu-Manali for their honeymoon for a week or ten. Misthy advised to go for ten days and promised that she will take care of dadi and Diya. Naina also promised that she will take care of both. Angad arranged all the conveyance and stay in Kullu-Manali.

Kullu was once known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitable world. Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas, and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled 'Silver Valley'
The airport at Bhuntar is 10-km from Kullu, where taxis and buses are available.
Rail: The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 95-km from Kullu.
Road: By road, the distance from Delhi via Mandi is 530-km and from Shimla this is 240-km. From Delhi and Shimla, luxury buses ply to Kullu
The Kullu valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by towering peaks at an arm length, Manali's major asset is its proximity to the snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers.
The beauty of Manali lies in the Beas river flowing through the valley with fruit orchards and conifer slopes climbing upto the snowcapped Himalayan peaks.
Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India derived its name from Manavalaya i.e. the abode of Manu. According to myth, Manu the divine law-giver, was the only survivor of the Mahajal Pralay - the great flood - and is said to have fathered the human race. He certainly chose enchanting environs. Manali still maintains its charm and beauty. With the majestic grandeur of the Himalayas on one side, river Beas cutting across the town, verdant valleys with rolling meadows and grazing herds dotting the hillsides, apple orchards and the folk music adding romance to the ambience and presenting a wondrous canvas to the traveler
A journey over the Manali - Leh road (the highest mountain road in the world) through a vast mountain desert provides a memorable experience. Manali - Rohtang Pass - Keylong, Lahaul, Kargah - Patseo - Ladakh, Lachu Lang La - Ramsey - Leh. Manali - Leh - 490 km.







Angad and Kripa went on honeymoon after two days. Those two days they visited temples around Mumbai on dadi's wish as she owed to God on Angad's marriage. They did some shopping to face the weather in Kullu-Manali. Kripa gave some instructions to Diya as if Diya is staying alone her first time. Dadi is impressed by Kripa's responsibility and her affection on her daughter. Diya assured her mom that she is grown up and could take good care of herself. Angad and Kripa flew to Delhi and drove to Kullu.
They got freshen up as soon as they reached to their river side resort and went for site seeing. They visited the famous temples around and paid their vows and thanked God for bringing them together. Angad took her to the Beas river and Kripa enjoyed as if a child.
They walked along the river till it became dark and went to restaurant to eat and headed to their resort. They noticed, as soon as they reached the resort room, decorated with a beautiful flower arrangement, Honeymoon Hamper with apple wine, dry fruits, chocolates. .
Kripa is ready to go to refresh. Angad pressed Kripa close and whispered to get ready soon.
Angad is waiting in the patio for her with a pair of wine glasses and candle light. Kripa came in white dress with matching pearl of jewelry. She is looking stunning in the white dress under moonlight. Angad's heart is skipping each other beat. He reached her slowly. Both kissed softly each other.. He took her to the chairs and gave a glass of wine. They are looking into each other slowly sipping wine. Suddenly Kripa got into the room and brought a bedsheet with white background and light green and yellow flowers on it and spread the sheet on the patio. Angad brought the pillows. He took Kripa's hand and walked to the bed they arranged under the moonlight.
They shared all their old days once again. Angad took Kripa close and started reminding the olden time she spent in Angad's farm house on her last day of school in Mumbai.
Kripa is blushed and shivering with those sweet memories. Angad pulled her close to him and kissed her shivering lips.
Kripa looked into his eyes and started humming. Angad whispered in her ears "kuch aisey madhosh gana sunao". She singing her favourite song.

(This lovely song is from Amrapali, my favourite movie, picturised on sunil Dutt and vijayantimala, where Amrapali sings her heart out to Magadh Emporer, Ashok and spend night on the boat )

http://www.desi-radio.com/album_Amrapali_year_1966.php

Tadap yeh din raath ki, kasak yeh bin baath ki
Bhala yeh rog kya hai kaisa, sajan abb tho batha de, abb tho batha de batha de

Kripa is caressing his cheks and chin. She slept in his lap and Angad caressing her cheeks looking deeply into her eyes. She continues singing, enjoying the silent breeze with bright moonlight, sounds of flowing river nearby. Noone around there to disturb them

Bina kaaran udaasi kyon,
Achanak ghir ke aathi hai
Thaka jaathi hai kyon mujhko,
badan kyon thod jaathi hai
badan kyon thod jaathi hai

Kripa put her right hand on his head and brought close to her face.

Tadap yeh din raath ki, kasak yeh bin baath ki
Bhala yeh rog kya hai kaisa, sajan
abb tho batha de, abb tho batha
batha de

Angad is mesmerized to her voice and kissing her all over her and bends to kiss on her stomach. Kripa continued pouring her heart through singing and melting in his hands.

Hai aakhir kaun se bandhan jo mujh se khul nahi pathe
Yeh baadal bebasi ke kyon, baras kar ghul nahi jaathey
baras kar ghul nahi jaathey

Kripa's voice became heavy and cracking slowly. Angad is totally took her.
Tadap yeh din raath ki, kasak yeh bin baath ki
Bhala yeh rog kya hai kaisa, sajan abb tho batha de, abb tho batha de batha de
Tadap yeh din raath ki, kasak yeh bin baath ki
Bhala yeh rog kya hai kaisa, sajan abb tho batha de, abb tho batha de batha de

Sky filled with dark clouds and moon hidden into the clouds. That's the best honeymoon night they had.