Everyone once again resumed practicing after Sharon's mini speech. Sharon went over to Swayam and the gang. Kria stood near.
Rey started to talk to Taani slowly and intellectually, still looking at Kria. "You know, its been said a person a must be true to others as well as themselves. I dont know why you dress like this. I know it's not you. Who are you trying to please by dressing as someone who isnt even you? Tum sirf aur logon ko dhoka nahi but apne aap ko bhi dera hi ho. If you want acceptance, if you want a place, you need your own identity..." Rey stopped midway and started to walk away from Taani as he gave a weak smile.
He continued walking till he reached kria, who was sort of hiding behind a pillar.
"Even if you look breathtaking in an attire that isnt yours ... it isnt you..." Rey's eyes pierced into Kria's and he left. Kria stood for a bit, clutching her dupatta.
Two Days Later:
-Friday Afternoon-
--RDX's Office--
"Guys i hope you remember this weekend you all better be free, i hooe you all remember what it is na?"
The gang all smiled and laughed. Rdx giggled as he looked at his ring.
"I hope to see you all the next three days. Time for more masti, shor and dance alright guys! See you tonight!" The gang started leaving and RDX asked Sharon a quick question,
"Sharon, i heard your father's in town, I'd love it if he could come, its been a long time ive seen him!"*
Sharon hesitated...
"Umm, yeah ill see sir..."Friday Night : RDX and Nicole were dressed in bright multi colored desi outfits. On one side, Nicole sat getting her mehndi done while RDX sat opposite her, staring away. All the boys sat in a circle around RDX and all the girls did the same around Nicole. The only person who kept a distance was Kria. She joined the celebration but sat a little far. She didn't want to spoil the mood as some were still annoyed by her.
Nicole: Yaar this is not fun kuch karo sab log
Nilesh: Maam, im very fun, full fun package right here
RDX: Nilesh ...
Nilesh: Sorry sir :/
RDX: Haha, im joking man. Acha this is vry boring so kuch khela jai? Gana, naach vaach?
Neha, Nicole, Taani: Antakshari!! Yes yes
Boys+ Vishaka: Antakshari?! NO WAY
RDX: acha okay, khelte hain, lekin Nicole, you're first.
Nicole:
O pardesiyaaa😆, pardesiya yeh sach hai piya, sab kehte hain maine tujhko dil de diya, Main kehti hoon tune mera dil le liyaaaRDX:
aj kal tere mere pyar ke charche har zabaan par sab ko maloom hai aur sab ko khabar ho gayiii-Nilesh: uhm, can we come to the new millenium guys? Come on!!!
*all laugh*
Rinni: Say na say na how you said to me, soni did na did na how you did to me. Dholi dholi baja raj raj ke, oh saya yaar manana eh nachke, oh saya-
Amar; Suraj hua madham, chaand jalne laga-
Vicky; Le gayi le gayi, dil le gayi le gayi, Mukjo hoina na kabhar, chori chori chup chup kar jab pyar ki pehli nazar ... hayee!!!😆
Neha smiles* : Nikamma kiya is dil ne is dil ne kiya hai nikamma😳😆
Sharon: Meri saanson mein tu hai samaaya, mera jeevan to hai tera saaya, teri pooja karoon main to har dam *😲😆*
Swayam smirking**😉: Deewana main tera deewana, Mohabbat kya hai ab yeh jaana-
Kria looked at Swayam and Sharon and smiled at them both (:😍 . Rey didnt understand it. It didnt make sense to him. Why was Kria happy at Swayam and Sharon. He cuts of Swayam's turn and :
Rey: Jaane tu meri kya hai,jaane mein tera kya tha, saath tere har pal, saath tere har lamha tha. Jaane kaisi kasak hai jaane kaisi tadap hai, kyun aankhen nam hai, jaane kaisa gum hai...
Kria buts in. She knew exactly why Rey was singing what he was, and the whole mahol had turned sad ...
Kria: Hai kya yeh jo tere mere darmiyaan hai, Andekhi ansuni koi dastaan hai-
Nilesh: uff thank you Kria, atleast you cut Rey off. Kya kehte hai, haan, talkcutter-
Bharat: abe ulooo, talkcutter nahi, baatcutter-
Rey looked down, why did he just do that?
Nilesh: What yaar Rey, you made the whole atmosphere rona like! Thank you Kria for taking a turn uff
Rey whispers, Yeah, thanks Kria, all thanks to you ...
Everyone began dancing in the room, all enjoyed the night...
Slowly the dj changed the song beats and started to play slow romantic tunes, so all the couples got took each other by the hands and began to sway back and forth. Kria took a look around the room and spotted Sharon and Swayam, hand in hand, smiling and laughing. She remembered how much Rey and her had done to bring the two together. She smiled at the two again and searched for Rey, and found him staring right at her. She felt a little uncomfortable. She fixed her outfit and her hair and folded her arms across her chest. She slowly walked out of the room.
Kria stood outside RDX's house. She wasnt crying, but she wasnt smiling either. She just couldnt fit herself into the happy atmosphere inside.
She found herself in such a turmoil. Neither could she find answers to her millions of questions about her dear ones, nor could she find the courage to fully face her beloved. It wasnt as easy as it seemed. She was never nervous, but now she was. She asked herself if she should tell Rey or not, if he would believe her, if he would be okay with it, whether he could see her the same way again. Yes.
Kria turned to head back inside but was stopped by a large figure.
His whole face was sweaty, his eyes red around the corners, his nose and cheeks puffed. He grabbed her by her arm and flung her into his white Mercedes and auto-locked all the doors in the car so only he had control of opening and closing.
She was horrified. What in the world?
He drove in indescribable speed. 60,.70, 85, 105, 145 miles, the speed radar took no name of hitting the lower numbers. Kria took no chance of asking where she was being taken or why. She knew it wasn't the right time to ask any kind of questions. His anger was exploding, and if she asked, she'd just be adding a lot more spice to the spicy. He hit the breaks with a loud step and the car came to an abrupt halt. He had stopped in the middle of nowhere; tall trees and a jungle like area, off coast a small mountain.
He pushed open Kria's door from where he sat and yelled under his teeth, " OUT."
Kria looked startled. "GET OUT OF THE CAR NOW. OUT."
Kria heeded and he followed out too. Kria finally decided to ask what was going on. Why was he behaving like this?
"Rey, what are you doing, why-"
"NO. You listen to me. I should ask you what you are doing! WHAT ARE YOU DOING KRIA?"
He never talked to her in such a tone before. His veins popped out near his neck area. He was super angry. She felt it. But she didnt understand where he was going?
"I mean, what the hell are you doing? Yes fine you left me. I didn't ask for an explanation cool. But what is up Kria? You're back but its not you?! What did you tell me that day, about Swayam? That he's the better guy? So what was that today? If you felt as such then why that smile, that brightness in your eyes when Sharon and Swayam were together? I just dont understand. You and i worked to bring Sharon and Swayam together. Then you tell me that it was always ... Swayam for you ...and then today you're wishing for them two? Are you okay Kria? And oh oh, dont get me started on your dancing. What's with the no to dancing? you've never ever said no to it. In fact its been your first love and utmost passion. Damn it Kria, you know i know you very well, and there is something, maybe many things you're keeping from me, and its literally eating me inside Kria. Forget that i love... loved you, or do, or will, forget it. Forget all that we did together. You can't tell me that i wasnt a good friend. Maybe i wasn't a good guy that a girl wants like you.. said that night ... but you can't say that i wasnt a good friend. I stood by your side Kria and i did help you. It hurts me to see you in any kind of problem. And i know for a fact that you are hiding it from me. Tell me that there isnt anything you're hiding? Tell me and ill stop asking you Kria. Just once."
Kria didn't know what to say. She wanted to tell him. But she was scared. The longing and questions in his eyes were to strong for her stay quiet any longer.
"There's nothing Rey."
Rey gave a sarcastic laugh. "You cant even lie. You're so bad at it"
Kria squinted her eyes at Rey and looked away and drew her lips inside of her.
Rey placed a hand on her shoulders. "Kria, if you still consider me as a friend ... or ever did ... then please, tell me, tell me whatever it is. Im ready. Im right here to listen, to stand next to you. Please."
Kria still looked down but one of her hands reached the hand Rey had placed on her shoulder and she squeezed it.
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done (: