As they drove away, Kriya texted Vishakha saying, "I choose you guys." That made sense to Vishakha and she knew that Kriya chose them and this performance over Rey and staying back in the college with them. She didn't know whether to be happy or sad. Either way, it was a defeat for Kriya. She wasn't getting anything out of this. She was only doing this for others. One thing was for sure, she felt blessed to have a friend like Kriya.
She gave her a warm, consoling look and that was enough for Kriya. They reached the venue just on time and Smriti left her own way to find a place in the audience. They went back stage to meet the rest of the team. They were relived on seeing them. When Rey moved towards Kriya, she turned away, confusing Rey. But he stayed back thinking she was worried about the performance and so he let her be.
Seeing this, Swayam was a bit confused as well. He had thought both of them would want to wish each other before the performance. But that clearly wasn't the case. He sensed something wrong but brushed it away as they were pushed into the green room to change.
*The Weakling performance goes just as well as it was shown in the show.*
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01qQ039BLkA[/YOUTUBE]
After the performance, everyone started praising them for their performance. Kriya made a run for it and just when Rey was about to catch up to her, she saw Vishakha and ran towards her. Rey was again left confused and couldn't make sense of her actions. They were making him go insane. Nilesh and Vicky pulled him into the green room, almost forcefully. Her actions wouldn't leave his head.
"Hey, where are you going? At least stay and watch Dazzlers perform? Don't you want to watch Rey once before you leave?" Vishakha asked her, in hopes that the performance would somehow change her mind and she'd decide to tell Rey everything.
Kriya shook her head. "I don't think I can. I'm not that strong Vish. I ' I just can't." A tear escaped her eyes. Vishakha took her in a final good-bye hug. It was an emotional moment for both of them knowing that they would never meet again.
"Take care Kriya. I'll miss you a lot. We'll miss you a lot." She said with a shaky voice.
"I will too." She said. Gulping down her tears, she held Vishakha's hands in her. "When the rest find out, it'll be a shock to them. Take care of them. I'm sorry'"
"I will. I'm more worried about you."
"I'll be fine' sooner or later. Know that I love Rey. I really do."
"I know that Kriya. But this is something you should be telling him. Not me." Kriya gave her a look and she continued. "Why are you doing this?"
"We talked about this. Please'" she pleaded.
"Just once Kriya' don't you wonder how it would be if you would just tell him? He loves you too! He would understand. Don't make him hate you. You have to leave' that's fine. But at least let him move on with the happy moments? Doesn't he at least deserve to know the truth Kriya? Please!!"
"Don't make this harder for me..." she replied back, tears brewing up her eyes.
"Hey' don't cry now' I won't be able to let you go." She paused and then continued, "Okay, fine. You have my promise. I won't tell. But know this, I'm never going to lose hope that you'll return. And I'm not with you decision either for not telling him. I still pray you do."
Kriya gave her own last hug. "You're simply a dear friend. Good bye." One last look and she exited. Vishakha didn't have the guts to say good-bye.
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Sharon watched as everyone surrounded the Weaklings team and mostly Swayam, praising them for their performance. The smile on Swayam's face comforted her. She was happy that he performed that well. When the crowd dispersed and he was by himself, she went to him and stood behind him. To get his attention, she cleared her throat. He turned to look at the person and smiled seeing Sharon.
"Sharon, what are you doing here?"
"You ' your performance ' it was great!"
Swayam was happy to receive a compliment from her. "So the Sharon Raiprakash is giving me a compliment?" He teased.
She shied at that but came in control soon. "Oh please, it's not a big deal. You did well and others were praising. So I thought to do the same. Don't think of this as something else, alright?"
"The more you keep on saying it, the more I'm going to find it hard to believe." he said coming a bit closer to her.
Her heart started fluttering at his words. Just then, KR's (Shivam's group) was announced on stage. He teased further, a bit out of jealously, "Don't you want to go see your boyfriends' dance?"
Saying so, he left without waiting for an answer as the 'kiss' replayed in his head. He thought best to leave rather than go out of control. She stood there stunned hearing that. She didn't know why but she didn't like Swayam calling Shivam her 'boyfriend'. She just felt like she had to let Swayam know that there was nothing going on between her and Shivam.
But he had left without waiting for her to reply. With no other choice, she joined Rey on the other side of back-stage and Shivam's performance began.
*The rest goes like it does in the show. Dazzlers finding out about the treachery and Weaklings getting in the finals and Dazzlers broken down'*
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Smriti wandered back and forth in her room. She had overheard the conversation between Kriya and Vishakha after the performance. She had gone there to tell her daughter how fabulous the dance was. But after overhearing the conversation, she didn't have the nerve to talk to her. Yes, even after being a mother, she didn't have the courage to face her own daughter.
She said out loud to herself. Why do you have to make it so hard for me?! I'm not happy at all taking away your friends and love from you. But you will never understand why' How do I tell you why'! It pained her just as much to be doing this to her. She was her own daughter for crying out loud! No mother would steal the only happiness away from her kids.
She glanced at the clock which read 11:59 p.m. She remembered the date very well. How could she forget? Even though she wanted to forget everything about her past, this one day would make it impossible for her. As the clock stroked 12:00, she whispered. "Happy Birthday Gaurav." Her eyes close to hide away the pain.
Picking up her bags, she called out to Kriya. "Ready?" And with that, they quietly leave the town that night itself. (Meaning none of the harsh stuff between Kriyansh took place)
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Edited by ..first.rain.. - 12 years ago
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