chapter 24
To say Kriya was shocked would be an understatement. While trying to show Rey what exactly she had been going through, never had she imagined Rey to take such a bold step! That too infront of such a huge crowd.
As he finally pulled back, the fury in his eyes had died down a little.. But yes, he was still angry with what she was upto..
Upon looking back she saw Taani standing there..all broken, trying to understand what was going on. Kriya felt sorry for that girl..afterall what was her fault in all this?
Rey clasped Kriyas hand in his and walked towards Taani, he stood right before her and let out a sigh. 'I'm sorry it had to be this way..but.. It was her I have always loved' Rey said indicating towards Kriya.
The three of them went to a corner.. with Taani trying to pay attention to all of what Rey was saying.
Once he was done, Taani wiped a drop of tear that had escaped from her eyes.. Both Kriya and Rey were guilty of what she had to face..but the truth had to be out sooner or later.
Once Taani composed herself, she looked at the duo and passed them a genuine smile. 'It's all upon destiny..is'nt it.. and im glad you both are back together' she said.
After giving a quick peck to Rey on his cheeks..she placed Kriya's hand in his.
'Be happy guys.. and I will try to move on too.. though I dont know how long it might take' Taani voiced out her feelings.. And with a final glance at the two, she made her way out.
Kriya looked at her retreating back.. Though she felt sorry, she knew this had to happen..
She looked up at Rey to find him sigh in relief..as if he has just accomplished some big task.
She looked at the lipstick spot on his cheek..though she was quiet then, she dint like it one bit. She rubbed it off his cheek, and suprising herself...gave him a long kiss on his cheek right where he was pecked before.
Rey was immensely happy by this act of her's...but at the same time he had'nt let go off all the anger on what had happened before during the game.
'Where are the others?' questioned Kriya.. Only to recieve a glare from Rey.
She bit her lip as she realized that he was still angry with her.
She dint know how exactly to pacify him, so thought to find the other's first and then solve this issue later.
She started moving around in search of them, Rey quietly following her... Some of the passerbys stared at them..they were popular now! for the daring act they had pulled infront of everyone.
Atlast they found viha and swaron seated in one of the benches of the mall..
As they got closer, Kriya saw the other three surrounding Swayam.. She hurried to find whats the matter,only to find a small cut on Swayam's hand..
'how did this happen?' kriya asked worriedly.
'please kriya..ab tum bhi shuru matt ho jaana' swayam said irritatedly...
'sharon?' kriya asked
'I think when Rey pushed swayam, he kinda lost his balance and hit the nearby pillar..' sharon replied worried, at the same time trying not to control her giggle at the current situation.
'Sorry dude..' rey said..'it was'nt intentional'
But Kriya went right towards swayam and held his wounded hand in his.. 'I'm so sorry swayum.. this happened just coz of me!' Kriya said blaming herself
swayam just patted her cheeks and said 'Chill kri.. and i must say i enjoyed the game' Swayam winked at Kri and passed a naughty smirk to Rey..only to get a glare in return.
before Kriya could reply, she felt being pulled away from Swayam yet again..
'If the plan for today is over..can we head home?' a very much pissed Rey asked.
All other than Kriya chuckled lightly to see Rey back to square one..though now they found his tactics cute than being worried about it.
Whereas Kriya..she just shrugged as she knew there was no use of arguing with this dumhead of her's.. And this behaviour of his bothered her the least now.. The time apart from him had thought her what he actually meant to her.
'Fine then.. Let's get going..' Sharon announced. And in no time all of them were out of the mall.. The girls bid bye to the boys and were about to head their way when Rey stopped Kriya and pulled her aside.
'And where do you think you are going?' Rey asked confused..still irritated with her.
'Home..with the girls.. I think you are forgetting we are living with our friends..' Kriya said..a small smile playing on her lips.
'Not anymore.. your my wife damnit! And we are together after facing so much.. I'm so not allowing you out of my sight!' Rey said adamantly.
Kriya gave him her best puppy expression and pleaded .. 'please Rey.. its a matter of a few more days..after college we can let every one know about our marriage. But till then.. pleasee help me keep this a secret. I dont want people to think we got so carried away that we married even before college got over! please please Rey!!'
Rey had no option but to go ahead with what she was asking for.. But at the same time he could'nt help but feel sad at the thought of staying away from her even now!
He gave a quick peck on her lips..looked at her longingly..and without another glance went away with the boys.
Kriya knew what he was going through..she was going through the same. But she knew things had to wait..before they announced they were married to their friends.
And she also knew she has to make it up to Rey..as he was still angry with her for what she did at the mall..
So thinking of ways to make it upto him..kriya too went away with the girls.
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The next day at college was a lazy one, after a very tiring weekend...
Rey and the boys had already reached the college and were now waiting for the girls.
Rey was very much impatient..and was just waiting to see a glimpse of KRIYA...HELL he missed her! and was wondering how he would be able to live all these days without her by his side.
Just as the bell was about to ring, Sharon and Neha entered the class...'where is kriya?' Rey asked looking at the entrance for any trace of her's.
'She left early today..dint she reach yet?' neha asked.
Rey was about to get out of the class in search of her when the professor entered.. Rey was going edgy with every passing second and when he could no more contain his anxiousness he made an excuse to use the washroom and dashed out of the classroom.
he began trying her mobile but it was out of reach..with every passing second his concern for Kriya was growing.. He was just thinking of what to do next. when he recieved a text from Kriya.. 'Fire exit.. ASAP!!'
not wasting another second..Rey dashed to the FE, all kinds of thoughts crossing his mind...But as soon as he stepped in, all his worry turned into awe looking at the sight before him.
There sat kriya..with her hands on her chin, and a bouqet of flowers next to her.. She was dressed in a white shirt and red shorts..her hair tied in a messy braid..
As soon as she heard the the door shut, she looked up to find Rey before her. She fidgeted with her fingers not knowing what to do..and hesitantly forwarded the bouquet that she had bought to him..
Rey was suprised to see her actually making an effort to pacify him,he gave her a small smile and accepted the bouquet...
And the next moment he took her in a bear hug, and kriya reciprocated..feeling relieved that he was back to normal!
'Bata nhi sakti thi kaha ho..you know i was so tensed' Rey said expressing his concern.. 'woh actually..i was thinking how to make it up to you.. and i dint get any out of the box idea..so i went with this..' kriya said with a light pout.
'even the smallest thing you do for me is enough to make my day love' Rey said staring at her affectionately..and pecking the tip of her nose.
'Well Mr. hubby.. this is not it.. You have another suprise in store, but you gotta wait for it!' Kriya replied winking at him..
'I already am...' Rey said looking at her dreamily.. The two love birds sat there for the rest of the period talking and romancing all the way.
I know there was'nt much in this... but well.. heres the update😃
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fida
Edited by aTTiTude_dIvA - 11 years ago
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