The Angel Vs The Devil

Chapter 32 - London Thumakda

Mandvi, Gujarat

Jadhav Mansion

The Jadhav mansion was buzzing with activity. The Sangeet was tonight and tomorrow is the wedding.
“ Omg I’m so nervous “ Pakhi said clutching her tummy, “ Don’t worry….the wedding is tomorrow, tonight is just about fun “ Kalpi said as she was making some Lassi for the guest. The Sangeet was not going to be a big event . Just very close friends and family was invited tonight. “ Can I have a cup “ Pakhi asked, “ Sure…..here “ Kalpi said as she passed the glass of Lassi to Pakhi. “ Tonight is gonna be awesome !!! “ Pakhi said excited. Just then Sammy and Raghav came into the kitchen, “ Sorry Kalpi…but I need to steal Pakhi for awhile “ Sammy said as he hugged Pakhi. Kalpi smiled, “ She’s all yours “ Kalpi said. Pakhi and Sammy made their way out leaving Raghav and Kalpi together in the kitchen “ Wanna a cup ?? “ Kalpi asked as she gestured a glass of Lassi at him, Raghav nodded “ Hold on…I get you one “ Kalpi said as she went to the cupboard to retrieved a glass, “ No need…..” Raghav said as he took Kalpi glass and drank from it and smiled. Kalpi smiled and went back to her spot and sat down at the kitchen island. Raghav sat down beside her and looked at Kalpi.

“ What ?? is there something on my face ?? “ Kalpi asked as she patted her face. “ No……it’s just that, I’m wondering how did I get so lucky to have you in my life “ Raghav said, Kalpi smiled and held his hands and said “ we are both lucky “. Just then Manju came into the kitchen “ Ahh they you are, we need your help in hanging some decoration “ Manju said. “ Ok “ Kalpi said as she got up and grabbed Raghav’s hand and headed to the garden.

That night the ceremony was in full motion. Everyone was having fun, eating and drinking. “ I’m so excited…how do I look ? “ Pakhi said as she looked at Kalpi, “ Very beautiful “ Kalpi said. Pakhi wore a Violet Lehenga Choli while Kalpi wore a pinkish - red saree. “ Come on “ Pakhi said excitedly. They made their way downstairs where everyone was gathered and laughing and having fun. Pakhi and Kalpi made their way to Raghav and Sammy who was talking to Manju, “ Oh my god, you two look gorgeous “ Manju said happily. Both girls laughed, “ Come Pakhi, Sammy, I want you guys to meet someone “ Manju said as she pulled both Pakhi and Sammy with her, leaving Raghav and Kalpi. Raghav looked at Kalpi and smiled “ how is it that you can weare anything as look so delectable ? “ Raghav whispered huskily, Kalpi just looked at Raghav and smiled. Before Kalpi could move, Raghav caught her wrist and pulled her somewhere secluded, “ Raghav….where are we going ? “ Kalpi asked as she followed Raghav “ Somewhere “ Raghav replied. “ Raghav…. “ Kalpi said worried, she kept looking back to see anyone was flowing. Raghav pulled Kalpi behind a big pillar and trapped her between his arms. Raghav looked at Kalpi and smiled, “ Kiya hua ?? “ Kalpi asked, Raghav shook his head “ Kuch nahi, “ Raghav said and kissed her forehead and then hugged her. Kalpi was still in shock, “ Raghav what’s wrong ? “ Kalpi asked, “ Nothing…I just want to hold you “ Raghav said. “ odd guy “ Kalpi thought and returned his hug. Raghav broke the hug and looked at Kalpi and kissed her. Kalpi wrapped her hands around and kissed him back. Just then Raghav’s phone buzzed “ Seriously ?? “ Raghav said annoyed breaking the kiss but not letting Kalpi go and got out his phone 

“ Dude…where are you ?? Dadi is looking for Kalpi “

~ Sammy ~

Kalpi read the message and giggled and looked at him, “ Chalo ? “ Kalpi said. Raghav gave out a frustrated sighed and nodded. Putting his phone and grabbing her hands they made their way back to the crowed. “ Oh there you are…..Pakhi needs you “ Manju said as she ran towards them. Kalpi smiled and headed towards Kalpi. Raghav watched Kalpi go “ so close……” Raghav said , “ close for what ?? “ Gauri asked standing beside him, “ Uhhh…nothing mom…come let’s get some food “ Raghav said as he gestured his mom to the food section.

“ Kalpuuu !!! “ Pakhi said happily as she saw Kalpi heading towards her, “ How is this mehndi design. nice naa  ??  “ Pakhi asked as she showed her hands, “ wow…it’s beautiful…your doing your leg as well ?? “ Kalpi asked, “ yup “ Pakhi said excitedly, “ Pakhi, do you want to put an initial ?? “ One of their cousin asked who was doing the mehndi, “ Yup…..put S “ Pakhi said shyly. Kalpi smiled, “ Kalpi…why don’t you do as well ?? “ Their other cousin said, “ It’s ok….” Kalpi said, “ Come on Kalpi….” Pakhi said,
“ Ok…but I want a simple on “ Kalpi said putting out her hands. “ Initial ? “ she asked, “ RS “ Kalpi smiled.

After a long night, Kalpi was sitting on her bed and looked at the mehndi design on her hand. A smile came to her lips. Just then a soft knock sounded her door, getting up she went and opened it and found Raghav behind it. Ragahv looked at Kalpi a smiled. “ Hey…can I come in ? “ Raghav asked politely,
“ Sure..” Kalpi gestured him to come in. After closing the door she gestured him to the bed, “ So what’s up ? “ Kalpi asked as she sat on the bed, “ Came to return your shawl “ Raghav said as he handed her the shawl. Kalpi smiled and took it. “ Did it work ?? “ Kalpi asked, “ yes….” Raghav said as he sat down beside her, Kalpi smiled and touched the shawl, “ his gifts always makes you feel safe “ Kalpi said as she looked at the shawl with teary eyes. “ His ?? “ Raghav asked suddenly being all jealous and possessive, “ My Dadaji gave me this shawl before he died, and it was the only thing that reminded me of him “ Kalpi whispered still looking at it. Raghav then hugged her and said “ then way did you give it to me ?? you should have kept it “. Kalpi smiled and looked at Raghav and said “ There is a tradition. It started a longtime ago. My great great, great grandmother made this tradition. Before her husband went to war, she gave a shalw / a piece of jewelry  to remember her by while fighting. And that helped him to fight better and brought him back to her. It’s been a tradition for decades. When my Dadaji gave this to me, he said to give it someone special , it gives them comfort when that person they love is not there with them. “ So that is why you gave it to me ? “ Raghav asked. Kalpi nodded, “ I know finding the closure you need is not easy, and you going to New York for a month, must have been tough, so I gave it to you, to give you comfort when I’m not there “ Kalpi said looking at Raghav, “ And it did give me comfort for that one month. I thought I would go crazy without seeing you, but with this, it helped me a lot. It was like you were there with me…thank you “ Raghav smiled and kissed her forehead. Kalpi smiled and showed her hands “ Do you like it ? “ Kalpi asked, “  are those my initials ?? “ Raghav asked in shock, “ Yup….RS for Raghav Singhania. I could have put D for Devil or H for Honeybee, but those names are our secret
“ Kalpi smiled. Raghav smiled and hugged Kalpi tighter and said “ Love you “, “ Love you too “ Kalpi replied.