The
following Monday, there was a press conference. The fact that Angad Khanna was
going to get married was a big deal. 'So Mr. Khanna, how did you and Ms. Sharma
meet?'
Another reporter asked, 'Why did you guys split?'
There was no way the reporters were going to
remain shut today. 'Why did you decide to get married again?'
On the main table were seated Angad, Kunal, Kripa
and Angad's publicity manager. Angad looked very composed. If there was one
thing he was very good, it was being the ideal image in front of the public.
Kripa was unable to understand how he could do it so simply. She felt confused
and out of her element. Why did the reporters have to shoot the questions in
such a manner? Couldn't they ask one question at a time? It wasn't as if they
were running away! Outward, she looked very confident. Kunal on the other hand
was enjoying the attention. It wasn't every day he was in the public eye. He
intended to make the most of it. He wasn't certain though if he would like his
life to be an open book. But for his parents, he would take anything.
Angad started, 'We studied together in college. We
were in love with one another. We had some misunderstandings and we parted
ways. We met again a few days ago and discovered that we were not over each
other. Now, we're getting married after a few days. That's our story. If you
have any more questions, please make it quick as we have to be somewhere else.'
The female reporter who had interviewed him some
days ago sat there listening. So this was the woman whom he had fallen in love
with. So who had betrayed who? She did not dare ask the question since this
conference was permitted strictly based on a few rules. She didn't want to lose
her priviledge to interview him again. 'Who is this kid beside you?' she asked
instead.
Angad smiled at Kunal and said, 'He's Kunal.
Kripa's and my son.' A stunned silence followed. Whatever answer they had
expected, it was certainly not this one. Kripa glowed at that. He had fully
accepted their son. Kunal was extremely happy and that is all that mattered to
her. Her son was everything to her.
A few questions followed which were all answered.
The conference finished after a few minutes. Angad dropped Kripa and Kunal to
her place. He ruffled Kunal's hair and smiled. 'Bye Kunal. You'll come to the
sangeet today at my place right?'
Kunal grinned. 'Of course Papa. Is there any way I
am going to miss my father's sangeet? Nope!' He waved at his father and ran
towards the house excitedly. Kripa turned after Angad drove away. She felt
invisible. When Angad and Kunal talked, it was almost as if she didn't exist.
She had a quick lunch and went back to Sanjivani.
A long day awaited her. She thrived under pressure. At least she didn't have to
think of her miserable life that lay ahead. Angad was going to hold that
against her. When were they ever going to stop fighting? Did they meet to
fight?
Angad went back to his house and saw Josh and
Aaliya together. They looked so happy together. They were smiling at each other
with so much love in their eyes that he almost choked. He wished such was the
case with Kripa and him. Angad knew that he was overreacting now. How could she
have told him about her pregnancy after he had just proved to her that he had
cheated on her? He knew he was behaving like a jerk but he couldn't stop for
some reason. He knew he had to stop blaming her but he wasn't sure how.
It was very chaotic by nighttime. Everyone was
excited about Angad's wedding. All his friends were there. Kunal had invited
his friends too. He had asked Kiran shyly too and she had agreed just as shyly.
Kunal was blushing the whole day. He knew that it did not mean that she liked
him but it was a step nonetheless.
The next few days passed very quickly. It was two
days left to the wedding. The Sangeet was at both the houses. Everyone ensured
that the timings of the two Sangeets were different so that majority of the
people could go to both since Angad and Kripa had many common friends.
Everyone looked great for Angad's Sangeet. Kunal
wore a silver sherwani and was matching with Angad. Josh wore a red shirt and
black pants. Aaliya looked gorgeous in her pale green lengha. Aaliya looked at
her brother and said, 'Bhai, this is for you. This is your wedding song OK!
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera Dulha Raja Banke Aa Gaya
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera Dulha Raja Banke Aa Gaya
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera
Resham Ki Pagdi Pe Sehra Ghar Aangan Mehka Gaya
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera
Aaliya danced around Angad. She couldn't remember
a happier day in her life. Her brother and her best friend would be married in
two days!
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera Dulha Raja Banke Aa Gaya
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera
Resham Ki Pagdi Pe Sehra Ghar Aangan Mehka Gaya
Dekho Yaara Mera
She remembered all the times the four had spent
together; herself, Josh, Angad and Kripa. She smiled thinking of Kunal all the
time dancing around her brother and teasing him.
Aaj Kaisi Dhoom Hai Ga Rahi Shehnaaiyaan
Aanchal Ki Chhaaonmein Baitha Bhaiya Saiyaan
Saj Ke Doli Aayegi Laut Ke Jab Saath Mein
Pyaari Si Bhabhi Ka Haath Loongi Apne Haath Mein
Phie Ek Din Arre Kya Kehna Ek Phool Sa Khilega
Angna
She had Kripa's photo in her hand and showed it to
everyone teasing Angad. He tried not to blush but his cheeks reddened still.
.
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera Dulha Raja Banke Aa Gaya
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera
Resham Ki Pagdi Pe Sehra Ghar Aangan Mehka Gaya
Dekho Yaara Mera
Josh started singing with Aaliya. Angad looked at
Josh helplessly that please stop this but Josh continued. Angad signaled to
Josh; just wait for your wedding. Josh went to Angad who had now stood up and
started banging in him.
Dekho Kaisi Saj Rahi Soorat Mere Yaar Ki
Masti Mein Kya Jhoomti Shaam Aayi Pyaar Ki
Goriyon Ke Beech Mein Baitha Kaisi Shaan Se
Aise Hi Poore Hon Din Mere Bhi Armaan Ke
In Haathon Mein Bhi Koi Haath Aaye
Apni Bhi Suhaag Ki Raat Aaye
At the last line, Angad blushed even more
furiously. Everyone was enjoying this.
Dekho Yaara Mera Dulha Raja Banke Aa Gaya
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera
Resham Ki Pagdi Pe Sehra Ghar Aangan Mehka Gaya
Dekho Yaara Mera
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera Dulha Raja Banke Aa Gaya
Pyaara Bhaiya Mera
Resham Ki Pagdi Pe Sehra Ghar Aangan Mehka Gaya
Dekho Yaara Mera
Kunal stood there giggling. He passed Kiran those
sweet looks occasionally and decided that he would be as happy as his parents
one day.
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