The Angel Vs The Devil

Chapter 35 - Teri Ore

Mandvi, Gujarat

Jadhav Mansion

“ HAPPY BIRTHDAY KALPI !!!!! “ Manju shouted when Kalpi got out from the car made her way into the house. “ Thank you Dadi “ Kalpi hugged, “ PAKHI !!!! SAMMY !!!! how was Paris ? “ Manju asked as she hugged both of them, “ awesome !!!...here we got you something “ Pakhi said as she handed a box to Manju “ Oh thank you beti..aaye “ Manju said as she gestured Kalpi, Pakhi and Sammy into the house. “ Oh where is Raghav ? Gauri and your parents Sammy ? “ Manju said searching for them. “ They’ll be here shortly, Raghav had something to clear up in the office before coming “ Sammy lied sweetly. Only Pakhi and Manju knew that it was a lie and smiled back. Kalpi was still oblivious to everything.

Raghav was in the car with Gauri and Sammy’s parents. He was suddenly feeling very nervous, “ beta are you ok ? “ Gauri asked touching his arm lightly, when Raghav did not respond Gauri said “ don’t worry…I’m sure she will accept it. She loves you “. “ I hope so mom “ Raghav said nervously, “ This is not the Raghav Singhania I know ?? who are you and what have you done to my son !!?? “ Gauri teased, Raghav smiled “ very funny mom “ and continued to look at the road.

They made it to the Jadhav Mansion by 11 am. “ You ready ? “ Gauri asked. Raghav just nodded.

“ So do you know what Raghav is gonna get you ? “ Pakhi asked. They were on the swing in Kalpi’s garden. “ No…but I don’t need anything. Him just being here is enough “ Kalpi smiled and looked up “ I miss Dadaji “ Kalpi said sadly , “ Me too…I wish he was here with us “ Pakhi said as she leaned her head on Kalpi’s shoulders.

“ Aaye…aaye “ Maju said as she opened the door, “ I’m so glad you could make it “ Manju said hugging Gauri, then Raghav and then Sammy’s parents. “ Come…Sammy is in the garden “ Manju said as she led the party to the garden. “ Raghav….” Sammy said as he hugged him “ You ready for tonight? “ Sammy teased. Giving a nervous sigh, Raghav nodded. “ I can’t believe, Raghav is going to propose !! this is so exciting. First Pakhi and now Kalpi….Balraj would be so happy “ Manju said. “ I know. When Raghav came to me and told me I was shouting *FINALLY* “ Gauri said excitedly. “ Hi aunty “ Kalpi said as she made her way into the kitchen “ Hello beti….umm how long were you there ?? “ Gauri asked nervously, thinking Kalpi could have heard the conversation “ Umm…actually I just came down. Is there something wrong ? “ Kalpi asked, “ No…no…everything is fine “ Gauri said happily. Kalpi were looking at both women skeptically “ odd “ she thought and made her way to the garden. Raghav was talking to Sammy when Kalpi came, smiling brightly Raghav immediately sat up. Kalpi smiled when she saw Raghav and Sammy’s Parents. “ Uncle, aunty “ Kalpi said as she touched their feet “ god bless you beti, Happy Birthday “ Sammy’s mom said “ Thank you aunty “ Kalpi smiled and kept on talking to them, when Pakhi, Gauri and Manju all came out. Pakhi said beside Sammy and smiled. Gauri sat beside Raghav and Manju sat beside Kalpi.

“ Kalpi, I really hope you will like your Birthday party tonight “ Manju said happily. Kalpi smiled and said “ Of course I will  Dadi “. Raghav smiled and discreetly patted his jacket pocket where the ring was hidden.

 That night, Kalpi was getting ready. She wore a simple black chiffon saree and sliver and black hoop jhumkas. “ Kalpi are you re- omg Kalpi you look gorgeous “ Pakhi said as she came into the room.
“ Thank you…you don’t think its too fancy ? “ Kalpi asked as she looked at the mirror, “ fancy shamcy …it your birthday…you should be allowed to dress how ever you like “ Pakhi said. “ Come on they are waiting “ Pakhi said as she grabbed Kalpi’s hand and headed downstairs. Everyone was in the hall waiting for Pakhi and Kalpi. Raghav was getting nervous by the minute “ Come down….here they come “ Sammy said, Raghav turned and got a shock of his life. “ Oh my god she looks beautiful “ Raghav though as he saw Kalpi gliding down the stairs, “ ahh…finally….come let’s go “ Manju said. They were headed to the Mandir which was located in the property itself. They made it to the Mandir, there the Pandit-ji was preparing the puja. They all sat down. Manju, Gauri and Sammy’s parents were up front. Pakhi and Sammy said on their right and Kalpi and Raghav sat on their left. During the whole puja, Raghav could not keep stealing glances at Kalpi. Raghav had it all planned out, later after the puja, whey will all go back for the dinner and then later Raghav will bring Kalpi back to the Mandir and propose. The puja went on for half an hour. Later everyone returned back for the dinner.

The whole dinner went though with laughter and chatting. Later everyone decided to adjourn to the hall for some coffee and desserts. Kalpi was about to walk to the hall, when Raghav caught her wrist, “ Come with me….” Raghav said as he pulled Kalpi along with him outside to the garden heading to the Mandir. They reached the Mandir then Raghav stopped and looked back at Kalpi, “ Raghav…..what’s wrong why did you bring me here ?? “ Kalpi asked. Raghav held Kalpi hands and said“ Kalpana Jadhav, when I first met you, you infuriated me when you called me arrogant, rude, intolerable and insensitive. But because of that I could not stop thinking about you. You took over my mind day and night. And when I saw you with Rohan, I got jealous and helpless. I drank everyday to stop thinking about you, but I could not. When I finally confessed and you accepted with a condition, it only helped me become a better person and be more determined to win you but when you finally confessed to me, I thought I just died and gone to heaven. “, “ Raghav…..” Kalpi started, “ Kalpana Jadhav, would you make me the happiest man again and marry me ? because I know I can’t live without you“ Raghav said as he took out the ring and looked at her. Kalpi looked at the ring with tears and then looked at Raghav and nodded her head “ Yes…I’ll marry you “ Kalpi said. Raghav smiled and slipped the ring onto Kalpi’s ring finger, and hugged her “ thank you !!! thank you !!! thank you !!! “ Raghav whispered and lifted her, spinning her around.

After the proposal, Raghav and Kalpi walked back to the house, “ WELL !!!!! WHAT HAPPENED ?? “ Pakhi said running to them. “ you knew this didn’t you ? “ Kalpi asked crossing her arms “ well…..yes…..” Pakhi said sheepishly and smiled innocent. Kalpi laughed and hugged Pakhi “ I said yes “ Kalpi whispered into Pakhi’s ear “ SACH !!!!!!!!!!!  DADI !!!!! WE GOT ANOTHER WEDDING !!!! “ Pakhi shouted as she ran to the hall. Raghav smiled and hugged Kalpi. Just then everyone came into the garden “ Oh congratulations beta…” Gauri said as he hugged both Raghav and Kalpi, “ Welcome to the family “ Manju said as she hugged Raghav and the Kalpi. Sammy clamped his hand on his friends shoulders and said “well done”.

Kalpi was laying in bed when a soft knock sounded her door, getting up she went and opened it and smiled when she saw Raghav behind it. “ hey “ Kalpi said shyly , Raghav smiled and went in. Kalpi shook her head and closed the door. When she turned around she came face to face with Raghav, Kalpi tried to push him but he would not budge. Raghav looked at Kalpi, she was trying to push him but he just would not budge, he finally caught her waist as pulled her close. Kalpi was shocked and tried to push him. After sometime she gave  up and hugged him instead. Raghav hugged Kalpi and carried her bridal-style to the bed and gently laid her down, he they got in and laid down beside her and pulled her close.  “ do you like it ? “ Raghav asked and he looked at the ring, “ yes…” Kalpi whispered and kissed him. “ I was so scared that you would reject it “ Raghav said, “ Never “ Kalpi replied and hugged him.