I wish one person would see through this smile and help me survive the storm because my biggest problem is having a big heart and caring too much. I miss you. :'(
Everyone was in the rehearsal hall. Weaklings and Dazzlers chatting together and Rey lost somewhere. Everyone noticed this but didn't comment as whenever they brought up this topic, Rey would shout and leave. Swayam also noticed this. Yeh abhi bhi waise ka waisa hi hai. He went up to Rey.
(Ps- Rey has not told him anything till now.)
Swayam: Rey, what's the matter dude?
Rey: Uh, nothing. Excuse me.
He got up to move away, but there entered RDX.
RDX: Um, hey guys.
Everyone stood up and answered.
Everyone: God Morning Sir!
Swayam: Sir aap yahaan kaise?
RDX: I need to talk to you.
Swayam: Yes sir!
RDX: Kria ne aap ko kuch bataya?
***
Swayam went to past, thinking about his and Kria's talk.
Kria (on phone - hoarsely): Hello.
Swayam: Hello.
Kria: Swayam main.. main K .. Kria
Understanding hit him and he realized that she is crying.
Swayam (panicking): Kria kya hua? Tell me?
Kria: Relax Swayam. Swayam..
And now she couldn't hold back her tears. She spoke through them.
Kria: Swayam do you mind if I come up?
Swayam: Of course not. Be fast, I'm waiting.
Kria: Oka
And she hung up.
(I'll not say anything about how Kria came there and all as it's from Swayam's point of view.)
After 10 minutes, Swayam heard his door bell ring. He got up from his bed, went down and got the door.
As soon as he saw Kria he got tensed. She looked sad and her eyes were red due to crying. Swayam led her to his room. He closed the door and turned behind.
Swayam: Kria what's going on?
Without saying anything, Kria hugged Swayam tightly. This worried Swayam even more. He put his one arm around her shoulder and pats her head with the other one. After complete ten minutes of silence Kria gained control and tried to come back to the state of being normal.
Kria (Still hugging him): I'm a bad person. A very bad person. Mujhse bura koi nahi hai.
Swayam: Kria, what the hell are you talking about. Tell me.
Kria: Nothing
Swayam: Ab tum mujhse - apne best friend se bhi cheezein chupaane lag gayi ho? Aur jhooth bolne lag gayi ho?
Kria: No, no. Swayam, tum bhi mujhse nafrat mat karo. I can't tolerate this. Please aise mat bolo.
Swayam pulled her back to see her face.
Swayam: Kria what are you saying? How can I hate you? And no one hates you.
Kria (lost somewhere) : Everyone will. One already does.
Swayam: Kaheen yeh Rey ki baat toh nahi kar rahi ?
Swayam: Kria, kaheen tumhaare aur Rey ke beech koi problem?
Kria (shocked): Mere aur Rey ke beech koi problem kyun hogi?
Swayam: Kria tell me. I need to know. Don't try and hide anything. I already know everything going on between you both. So, please tell me if there's anything wrong.
Kria (whispering): going on nahi.. going on toh tha..
Swayam (horror-struck): What? Kria you both didn't..
Kria: Yes, I broke up with him (saying each word slowly)
Swayam: Kria why would you do this to him? You know how much he loves you. Kria please, please think about it. Agar koi problem hai toh, tell me. I'll help you. I promise. But, please don't come to this decision.
Kria: Nothing can be changed now. And this was all I could do. I have to do this. I'm a bad person.
Swayam had no clue about what she is talking.
Swayam: Kria tell me from the beginning.
Kria: Swayam, I'm going.
Swayam: Itni jaldi. Wait main aunty se baat..
Kria: Main Mumbai chod kar jaa rahi hun.. I want to tell you something but promise me, you wouldn't tell anyone. Please Swayam.
Hearing this Swayam left her. He stood a little far away. Kria reached to him and hugged him tight. Now, Swayam also had tears in his eyes.
Swayam: Kria, how can you go like this?
Now Kria narrated the whole *Elems se pehli night ka scene*
Kria: Swayam, I had to break up with Rey. Main ussey sach bhi bata sakti thi. Par maine nahi bataya. Agar main unhein sach batati toh who mujhe bhool nahi paate. Aur main dobarah kabhi waapas toh aungi nahi. So, please I beg you. Please don't tell him the truth now. Maine jaan mujhkar unse jhooth bola hai. Taaki who mujhse nafrat karein. Aur mujhe bhulakar life mein aagey badh jaayein.
Swayam: Kria, this is wrong. Tum yeh sahi nahi kar rahi ho. Please don't do this na. Please.
Kria: Chodo na Swayam. Ab toh main jaa rahi hun. Can I spend my last time with my best friend please?
Swayam: Of course. Wait I'll call everyone over..
Kria: No. I need an exclusive bff time and moreover, I don't have the courage to face them all.
Swayam: But, Kria. You gave up everything for them. At least they should now about the truth.
Kria: Swayam, I trust you. And I expect ki tum yeh kissi ko nahi bataoge. It's only between me and you.
Swayam sighed but nodded. He wiped off Kria's tears and she did the same.
Swayam: When are you going?
Kria: Tonight. (checking her watch) I have one-and-a-half-hour to be with you.
Swayam: That's not much. Now let's not waste a single moment and let's enjoy our last time together?
Kria nodded and they both enjoyed their night. Eventually time came for Kria to leave. Swayam went with her to the airport.
Swayam: Are you sure, you don't want to tell anyone.
Kria: A hundred and one per cent sure.
Swayam: I'll miss you Kria. Wonder humaara tumhaare bina kya hoga.
Kria: I miss you already.
And she again hugged him. As she was about to go in for security checks, she turned and said,
Kria: Swayam, please mere dil aur meri dosti ka dhyaan rakhna. Please. ( P.S. - Guys, the credit for this line goes to the writer of the SS - We Are Destined and that is Nams di ( nams_arsha ). I really loved the line and so, I used it here. If the writer minds it, do tell me and I'll remove it. No offence. )
Swayam nodded. Without a word more, Kria turned and ran in the gates for security check. Swayam was left standing their - without the person who made him what he was today.
***
A tear escaped his eye which didn't go unnoticed by Rey and RDX, while the others didn't see it. RDX came and gave a side hug to Swayam and slowly wiped the tear before anyone else saw it. Everyone didn't understand this action but also didn't comment.
RDX (to Swayam): Control.
RDX (to all): Guys, Indiafest will be held in Goa, and our college will participate in it as well. So, the name of you all is registered and you'll be leaving tomorrow.
Everyone hooted.
Neha: Neha so excited. Pata nahi Kria when returning and we practicing. It's been ek month. Aise how unwell she becoming?
At Kria's name, Rey's whole body went to shock.
RDX: That reminds me ..
Swayam stopped him and shook his head. Again, only Rey noticed this. (Actually the angle at which Swayam was caused these reactions to be invisible for the rest of them.)
RDX: I have to. So, guys welcome Preeti (fictional character).
Swayam fell on the ground and started crying loud. Everyone was shocked. Neha went to him and hugged him.
Neha: Swayam?
RDX: Neha, wait. Swayam, you knew?
Swayam just nodded his head symbolising a yes.
RDX: Don't worry Swayam. You're strong. You'll handle this. And if you go weak who will calm the others. Common, control yourself.
Everyone was confused.
Everyone: Preeti?
RDX: Yes, the new lead dancer for Weaklings and the new AGS of our college. She'll be taking Kria's place.
Now everyone was shocked.
Sharon (coming forward with wobbling legs): What do you mean sir?
RDX: Guys, Kria is no more a Louian. She's left the college.
Hearing this Vishakha broke down and a tear escaped her eyes. Simi and Rini were shocked to see this. They hadn't expected such a reaction from Vishakha.
Rey: How is this possible? She didn't even care to tell me once? Kya itna change ho gaya sab kuch? How could she do that to me?
Swayam got up and hugged Rey. Rey hugged him back and started crying and everyone became more confused.
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So there's chapter 1. Please let me know what you think. Thanks for reading. I can expect something from the old readers as well can't I? :P
P.s - This was a long update (although a repeat) but still I want long comments.
Next chapter will be up around page 15.
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