The Angel Vs The Devil

Chapter 22 - Lahu Munh Lag Gaya

Singhania Construction Company – Mumbai

It has been 2 weeks. 2 FREAKING week, since Kalpi disappeared, and Raghav was going mad.

2 Week Earlier

Dutt Corporations – Mumbai

“ Rohan “ Raghav said as he walked in to Rohan’s cabin, “ Ahh Raghav. I’m so glad to see you. Come sit
“ Rohan gestured at the seat. “ So why have you called me ? “ Raghav asked “ Well, I’m going back to U.K. “ Rohan said, “ How come ? did something happened ? “ Raghav asked. “ Well, my father, had a nasty heart attack, and now is hospitalized, he has to undergo and surgery and the chances of him staying alive after that surgery is 50-50. So that’s is why I am going back “ Rohan explained, “I’m sorry, to hear that. So are you closing down the company  or… “ Raghav asked, “ No, no, I have found a new CEO who will run it. Actually, I have sold him the company. “ Rohan said. Nodding Raghav agreed. They sat in silence for awhile, then Raghav asked “ So does Kalpi know about this change ? “. “ Well Kalpi resigned earlier, before this change even happened. So she does not know “ Rohan said coolly. “ Kalpi resigned “ Raghav thought. Rohan was watching Raghav very close, he could see that Raghav was in deep thought. Rohan had told Raghav what Kalpi wanted. She wanted to make him agitated and frustrated , “ I best be going. And good luck Rohan, send my regards to family “ Raghav said as he stood and shook Rohan’s hands before he left. Rohan looked at Raghav as he left, and smiled “ Kalpi….looks like your plan is working “ Rohan thought. Raghav was walking out of the company, “ She already left !!! and she did not tell me !!! Kalpi !!! why are you doing this to me !!!! why ???!!! “ Raghav felt frustrated as he walked out.

“ Arrrggghhhhh !!! “ Raghav growled as he pulled his hair, without his Kalpi he was going mad. “ Maybe Pakhi will know where she is “ Raghav thought, quickly getting up, Raghav made his way to Pakhi cabin. Knocking “ Pakhi………..do you know where Kalpi is ?? “ Raghav asked “ No Sir….I don’t. I’m sorry “ Pakhi said nervously. Giving out a frustrated sigh and nodding back , he left Pakhi’s cabin and made his way out. Pakhi watched him go. When he was out of sight she quickly picked up the phone and called Kalpi. “ Hello ? “ Kalpi answered , “ Kalpi….I think you plan is working. He looks so helpless. And he is going crazy yaar, he could not even concentrate on the meeting today “ Pakhi said excitedly. “ Really ? ….acha suno…don’t forget to come for Holi “ Kalpi said, “ I won’t. I think he is gonna be shocked when he sees you “ Pakhi smiled.

Mandavi, Gujarat

Jadhav Mansion 

When Kalpi hung up, she could not help smiling. “ Your getting there Raghav. “ Kalpi whispered. “ KALPI !!!!” Dadi called “ HAAN !!!!! I’M COMING !!! “ Kalpi called back as she ran downstairs.

Gauri Villa – Mumbai

Raghav was at the kitchen table staring at his food. I was so deep in thought that he could not hear his mom calling him “ Raghav ?? Raghav ?? RAGHAV !!!! “ Gauri shouted as she shook him, “ Huh ?? Haan mom, you wanted something “ Raghav said is his daze. “ Beta, I have been calling you for the past 10 minutes. Is something wrong. ? “ Gauri asked concerned “Yes…..No…..I don’t know mom !! “ Raghav said as he stood up and headed to his room. Gauri looked at Raghav and smiled “ Kalpi beti, you’re a genius “ Gauri thought as she cleared the table.

Raghav flung himself on the bed, “ Mera Kalpi, kaha tum ?? why are you doing this to me ? “ Raghav mumbled to himself. Just then Gauri entered his room, “ Raghav tomorrow you have to get up early because we are leaving for a trip “ Gauri said, “ Mom, I have a lot of work at the office “ Raghav said rubbing his face, “ Who works on Holi ? “ Gauri asked confused, “ Holi ?? “ Raghav asked “ Haan, beta tomorrow is Holi. I’m sure you have given them some holiday right ? “ Gauri asked again. “ OH MY GOD !!! I TOTALLY FORGOT !!! “ Raghav said sitting up. “ Tomorrow don’t forget, we are going to Gujarat “ Gauri said as she left the room. Nodding tiredly, Raghav leaned back on the pillows and slept off, dreaming about Kalpi.

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport – Mumbai

“ Is everyone here ?? “ Gauri asked, “ Yes aunty “ Pakhi said excited as she held on to Sammy’s arm and smiled. “ Ok, let’s go “ Gauri said as she rubbed her hands in glee. Raghav was so not in the mood right now. Raghav could not function with out Kalpi, “ Kalpi……….Kalpi……..Kalpi “ Raghav kept on thinking about her. “ Raghav !!! chale “ Gauri called. “ I’m coming “ Raghav sighed and headed for his private jet. 

Mandvi, Gujarat

Jadhav Mansion

“ DADI !!!!! “ Pakhi said as she ran towards Manju. “ Pakhi !! “ Dadi gave her a tight hug, “ Gauri, Sammy , Sammy’s parents, and Raghav “ Manju said as she gave each of them a hug, “ Come “ Manju said as she let the way. “ Wow, Dadi, superb yaar, the place looks gorgeous !!! “ Pakhi said as she saw the decoration that were put up for Holi. Just then they heard some shouting “ USE PAKARANE !!!!!! “ Someone shouted. They all turned as saw Kalpi running from her friends. She was wearing a Light Yellow Net Lehenga Choli. Raghav was left dumbstruck, “ Kalpi…. “ Raghav whispered, “ DADI !!!!! PAKADANA KALPI SE !!!!! “ one of them shouted who was covered in Ranag . Kalpi was laughing and running as fast as she could. She ran passed them and headed to the garden “ I’ll think I go and help them catch her “ Pakhi said as she headed towards the garden as well. While the other made their way to the kitchen, Raghav made his way to the garden. There he found Pakhi and Kalpi throwing Ranag at each other and laughing. Raghav could not help smile. Now that he found her he felt better.

Kalpi saw Raghav from under her lashes. All of a sudden she felt shy. “ Why what wrong ?? Raghav ?? “ Pakhi whispered. Kalpi nodded, “ Just keep on acting “ Pakhi said as she faked laughed. Kalpi soon joined in.

The Jadhav Mansion was in full blow with Holi celebrations. Everyone was having a great time. Throwing Ranag at each other and laughing. Even Dadi , Gauri and Sammy’s parents  go into the action. The music was blasting, the drink were flowing, and everyone was in their own world, except Raghav. Ever since arriving today, Raghav could not get Kalpi alone. He wanted to hold her and never let go. Raghav was searching for her and found Kalpi at the balcony, filling some trays with Ranag, she wore a White and Maroon Lehenga with a Black Choli. Her hair was braided and slicked to one side. When Kalpi turned she found Raghav standing in front of her. Smirking, she walked to Raghav and smeared his face with some Red Ranag and walked off. Raghav was in a daze, before he could catch her, she ran towards the garden. Raghav ran after her, but she was so hard to spot in the clouds of colors. Raghav tried, but he could not find Kalpi. Almost giving up, he spotted Kalpi behind a piller, with Red Ranag in her hands. She looked at him and smiled. She took some Ranag and smeared it on her face and looked at Raghav seductively. Raghav looked at Kalpi . Kalpi looked at Raghav and smiled, she then blew the Ranag into the clouds of colors. Kalpi made her way to Raghav, and stood in front of him “ Your not playing fair Kalpi “ Raghav said hoarsely, “ Maybe I am , maybe I’m not “ Kalpi looked at Raghav seductively, and smeared some Ranag on her lips with her thumb , winked at him and walked away to the crowed who was dancing in the middle. Raghav was still in a daze after what Kalpi showed him, “ She’s not getting away with this “ Raghav smirked.