One of the most famous merchant of delhi had come across one of their performance one day... And right then decided to hire them to dance for all the functions of his daughters upcoming wedding!
First the idea did irk all of them... What was with birthday parties and now this! But upon searching further they found out that the person who had called them, Mr. Malhotra was not only the richest merchant of delhi but one of the leading merchants of the world!
And his daughters wedding was also supposed to be one of the 'big fat indian wedding' that the country has ever witnessed...
So without any second thoughts.. All of them for the first time, had agreed right on the spot to accept his offer.
And then there was no looking back. Today they were about to catch their flight in about an hour... And all the functions of the wedding were to begin from tomorrow.
Due to some pending works in the college... And also no more available tickets in the same flight, taani, sharon and vicky decided to stay back and catch the evening flight... So that they can finish off the last minute formalities and join others by night in delhi.
****
after bidding a quick bye to his love at the airport.. Rey along with the others finally boarded the flight.
He was feeling very content... Maybe a little extraordinarily content at that time, despite of the fact that his love was not with him then! But he chided and reminded himself that she too will join by the end of the day.
Blocking out all those weird thoughts and feelings, Rey decided to catch some sleep before they landed.
They reached delhi by afternoon after a four hour flight. And as soon as all exited they were welcomed by one of the managers of Mr. Malhotra...
There was a limo right infront of them.. All ready to take them towards their destination. Neha, neil and rinni stood with mouths literally hanging open.. Whereas others just smiled happily and got in.
Mr. Malhotra was definitely rich... And in about half an hour they were all standing across the huge mansion that belonged to Mr. Malhotra. They were soon greeted by the family members and the bride herself... After complimenting each of them for their dance skills, they were taken to the uppermost, fourth level of the mansion... It was huge.. With multiple rooms. It was a guest house within a house... And all just stood in awe at the arrangements.
'Inn sab ki zaroorat nahi thi... We could have stayed in some hotel' said a very sincere swayam.
'No issues, anyways yeh wala floor khali hoga so its even easier for you all to practise here. And yeah, waha ek rehearsal hall bhi hai...incase you know..' completed sneha, the bride to be.
'Thanks alot sneha... We really hope we stand upto your expectations...' said rey refering to their dance.
'I'm sure u will.. If u need anything just call out...' and with a quick bye to all, sneha left them soon...
Simmi quickly dialed sharon and informed her that they all had reached.
All decided to freshen up and then get back to their final rehearsals before the actual performance. So as decided after freshning up, all got right back to their rehearsals...
After a tiresome 3 hours of practise, they had finally got all their steps right.. And with the last try they were indeed flawless in their performance.
Though the official start of functions were from the next day, this evening was also supposed to mark the beginning of the function.. And the gang was supposed to be entertaining the few guests who would arrive.
Swayam and rey had already got ready for the evening.. And after informing the rest of them to get ready fast, both decided to take a look at the arrangements and the stage they were supposed to perform on.
Rey quickly called taani so as to ask her if it was time for their flight.. He got to know that they all had reached the mumbai airpot and would reach delhi by night..
Soon both rey and swayam got down the stairs only to see everyone busy in the last minute marriage preparation.
They had just reached the second floor when...
'Sneha jaldi kar! Warna tere hone bina hi main perform kar dungi!' Both rey and swayam heard a girls voice.. They both had the same feeling that they had heared it before too.. But before they could ponder much on that, the question that bothered them was ' Is someone else other than us also performing?' both swayam and rey asked at the same time.
They decided to ask regarding that later and made their way towards the ground floor... The moment they stepped down, almost all the female attention was fixed on them... Some were drooling over reys hotness whereas some were gushing over swayams chocolate boy looks.
Rey smirked to himself as this was nothing new to him.. But swayam felt highly conscious as all this was still a little new to him. 'Rey, yeh sab humein aise kyu dekh rahe hai?'
Rey laughed at swayam's condition and replied, 'Tumhare bhi kaafi fans hai swayam, bas thoda sharon se dhyan hatakar dekha kar'.
Swayam just rolled his eyes and both finally reached out into the huge lawn and garden of the mansion..
They both were highly impressed with the decorations.. But what made them stop in their tracks and literally gawk was...the huge stage with stage lightening and decor almost similar to some big awards night stage arrangement. They finally realized the extent of this marriage and were quiet sure this would be one of the biggest marriages india had ever witnessed! And they were glad to be a part of such a big event...this would also mean that maybe... Just maybe, this was their ticket of fame and to be known!
****
In about another hour the evening welcoming event was all set to start..
The groom had also reached.. His name was Soham! And he turned out be one of Swayams school mate back in mumbai.
After a quick exchange of pleasantries, Soham went and joined sneha on one of the front seats facing the stage...
They looked very much content and in love with each other..
'Saali ji kidhar hai?' asked soham looking for his dear saali...
'aur kaha hogi, bas rehearse kar rahi hai...' replied sneha 'But what about my dewar?' she asked.
'woh! Aur kaha.. Hoga meri saali ke peeche!' said soham.
Soon it was time for the performances to kickstart..
And the 'd3' team were to perform first.
The stage blacked out at first.. And then the spotlight fell on each of the team members at a very fast space...
They gave a phenomenol performance on the song 'Radha' and had every single person in the audience holding their breath!
As the performance came to an end, they recieved a thunderous round of applause.. And the whole gang were beaming at the response they got! It was followed by continuous flashes of camera...
That is when they realized that the entire 'welcoming ceremony' was being recorded by the press..
After giving a final bow all made their way backstage.. And soon joined the audience to see the further activities for the night.
'ye sapna toh nahi ! Neha not believing ki hum sab will be on tv' said neha dreamily.
'I agree... This is just too cool! Wait until sharon finds out about it! Said a very excited simmi.
'sahi baat hai... This contract is indeed our ticket to our dreams!' said rey.
The following couple of activities were a few slide shows by friends of both the bride and groom.. And a little singing and dancing by a few kids...
In between the dinner was announced, whereas some were still dancing.. Soham and sneha were drowned in each other, sharing a slow dance.
Swayam went and jerked Soham and was in a mood to tease..' Jaake khaana kha lo tum dono, shaadi ko do din hi hai so control!' he said only to get a playful punch from Soham..
Soon sneha joined her friends whereas Soham started to catchup with swayam.. After a little chat, even rey joined them both..
Just as they were done with dinner, Soham broke a news to them.. 'Guys.. Mere friends ek shandaar bachelor's party throw karne ki soch rahe hai... And you all must come! Its tomorrow night...'
'Whoaa.. Anytime!' replied an excited Rey, only to recieve a smack from swayam.
'We'll try... But you know na rehearsals vagera.. But still try karenge' said a more sensible swayam.
'No issues re... I'm sure you will rock it like today? Oh by the way it was indeed mindblowing! Sabke hosh uda diya tha... But get ready for some competition though.' soham said.
'Competition? Hum toh sneha se yehi poochne jaa rahe the.. Ki is anyone else hired too??' asked rey.
'hire!? Nahi yaar... Meri saali, yaani sneha's cousin is going to perform.. And must say she's just too good to be true... Maybe even more awesome than you guys..' soham said jokingly.
'ooh.. So much confidence! Zara hum bhi toh dekhe aisa kya hai uss mein..' said a curious rey..
Just when the guys were chatting an announcement was made that the last performance for the night was going to be held shortly...
Soham was very excited and quickly joined sneha in the front seat specially arranged for them.
Rey and swayam were curious too.. To know how good would this girl be, or more specifically their competition!
***
The audience as well as our gang awaited silently as finally the dim lights appeared on the stage...
The stage was lit in all the corners with scented candles and that was the only source of light that illuminated the entire stage..
The entire arrangement had turned on a completely romantic ambience around. Swayam and Rey already wished they had their love's right next to them but neverthless decided to enjoy the promising performance.
A familiar music began and all were already waiting for what's in store next.
The song was a little different from those that were being performed on till now. This was'nt any party or band baja types... This was heart touching and a complete romantic number, yet all felt none could be better than this as for the last performance of tonight.
The song was 'Raat Ka Nasha' from the movie Asoka..
Just as the music started, A girl wrapped in a very similar costume as that of kareena in that song had reached the centre of the stage and was moving her body sensuously just as the music demanded..
Her back was facing the audience till now.. And even with the dimlight from the candles, one could easily see each of her movement. Infact the candle light just added to the beauty of her performance.
As the music picked up, so did girl's dance.. And finally one could see her as she turned to face the audience and continue with her dancing...
Those who already knew about her performance could easily recognize her.. Whereas for those who dint... The candle light dint help much.
Rey and Swayam were glued to their seats.. The dance was no doubt beautiful, but what bothered them was'nt the dance, it was the person performing it.
'No it cant be, must just be an illusion!' was what both swayam and rey were thinking, not knowing that the other was thinking the same too..
But as the dance picked up.. And a guy too joined her. Lifting her, twirling her.. Rey was sure by now that it was Kria indeed... Though she has changed abit in her apearance, the aura she held could not be mistaken at all.. And how could he ever forget each of those beautiful steps and movements... Which he had adored and loved... But once, not anymore! He reminded himself.
As soon as the dance ended, swayam and Rey looked at each other.. And just like that, their doubts were confirmed! It was'nt a dream or illusion.. It indeed was kria!
They looked at the gang... Only neha seemed to wear the expression that they wore, whereas the rest did'nt seem to notice at all.
One could'nt blame for not rcognizing Kria.. She indeed had changed. Her hair was longer and just above her waist. She had grown svelte and had a even more beautifully toned body now.. And all this just added to her elegance... Rey thought.
He sprang from his seat when he felt he needed some fresh air.. His past was right before him and he no more knew what to feel or think..
Swayam too decided to give rey some time alone as he himself had things to sort out... Kria was his bestie afterall!
***
Kria was surrounded by people her age as she made her way backstage... She was congratulated by many people for her amazing dance...
Just as she was about to go and change her costume.. She was stopped by a familiar voice near the changing room.
'Kria...' swayam spoke
Kria could recognize that voice very well.. Swayam had always been one among those for whom she had immense respect even now.
After she left St. Louis, Kria had to undergo the worst phase of her life.. She had lost everything that was important for a girl of her age... And was completely broken. Her mother too after a while gave up and decided to let Kria live a normal life and get back whatever she had lost!
But it was too late then... All seemed to have moved on in their lives. And yes Kria did want them to move on... But somwhere inside she had a feeling they would find her and get her back. She dint blame them though... She had not even been able to inform all before leaving, all thanks to her mother's strict orders!
She cried day and night..thinking about her lost and how messed up her life was now!
A couple of months had gone that way.. But then she began dancing again with her mothers permission.. And slowly began living her life. She made new friends too.. But she could'nt fall in love again nor make as good friends as swayam and neha were to her..
Yet everyday she hoped she could fall in love and make besties so that she can get over those past memories of her life and move on completely!
But here she was, once again facing her past.. Well there was no more scope for any explaination...it was too late for it.
So leaving all those unanswered questions behind Kria talked as if nothing had ever happened..
'Swayam... Tum yaha kaise..?' kria asked.
Though she already knew that they had been hired to dance at Sneha's wedding, who in turn was her cousin.
She had seen a glimpse of the entire gang, as well as Him as soon as they entered...but decided to try and hide from them as much as possible. She dint knew how they would react to her.. And neither did she want to give any explaination! She had somehow managed to get over all those past memories related to each of them! And it hurt her infinitely to even think of them and how they had moved on... So she prefered not to have to face them at all!
Now there was no backing out though.. She had to face each of them and there was no way out.
'kaisi ho?' swayam asked her...not answering her question as he guessed she already knew.
'Hmm.. Now, almost fine' kria said, giving in a little.
'I will get to you later, have to change now' kria said,not wanting to talk anymore.
'I will wait..' swayam said, without moving an inch form where he stood.
Kria sighed and went inside to change her costume.
She took a good 20 minutes to change into some comfortable clothes as the function had ended, hoping Swayam would have left by now.
As she got out, she noticed he was not there.. Kria sighed, moving on toh unki aadat ban chuki hai..but she was relieved as well.
She had just got out of the back stage, that lead to the garden of the mansion..when she was hugged by a crying Swayam.
'I am sorry kria.. So sorry...' for a moment kria thought he got to know the truth and was about to get out of his grip when he spoke again..
'I dont know why u left! But i am sorry that None of us, especially main jisse tum apni bestie maanti thi..even tried to find you! As soon as u left us, we all were depressed.. We also tried to get details about you and even tried calling.. But tumne number bhi change kar liya tha shayad... Par that is not an excuse! I am sorry kyunki after that hum sab life mein itna busy ho gaye the...ki we unknowingly moved on. Tumhe yaad toh sab karte the,after all your our leader.. But with time hum bhool hi gaye the ki we can still try to find you...
And now seeing you before me! I cant tell you how good am feeling... You are and will always be special.. Infact jab main jaane wala tha tab tumne hi mujhe roka aur jab tum gayi... I hate myself for never trying to find you kria! I am soo sorry!' swayam kept weeping in her arms..
By now even Kria was in tears. She knew swayam meant what he said.. And she was even more glad to know she had'nt lost her bestie and that he still considered her as important as before! After a long time, kria was able to smile whole hearteldly.
She slowly pulled out of the hug and made him face her... 'Swayam am glad to know you still care for me... Woh bhi without even asking me for any exlplaination! Though i was hurt, the fact that u actually understand everything and me so well... I cant help but forgive you! But promise me.. Now u will never forget me and i will always be you bestie!' asked kria in a very cute manner..
'forget toh tab karunga jab yaad na karu... Believe me kria I,infact none had forgotten you.. You were a very important part of our lives! And maine sorry issiliye nahi bola because i forgot you... I apologized because after a short while itslef I stopped attempting to try and contact or find you... So what i can promise is that, ab agar aisa kuch hua toh... Agar tum Mars mein bhi hogi toh main tumhe dhoond launga!' swayam completed and both laughed...
It felt great to be with him after so long.. And he proved that he indeed is a true friend! As they talked, they walked around in the garden... And kria decided to tell him why exactly she had to leave...
He waited patiently for her to start.. 'Swayam..woh mumma ko mere aur re...Rey ke baarein mein pata chal gaya tha...' and kria narrated him the entire story and also why she could'nt contact them before leaving as her mom did'nt even allow that!
Swayam was in tears all over again... He felt even more guilty now.. But he also knew its too late. Too late to apologize for not being there for her when she needed them...and also too late for Rey and kria's love story.
He was about to hug and console Kria, when his eyes fell on Rey.. who was standing right behind Kria now! Swayam had not noticed before...
But now even before he could alert Kria, Rey had walked right upto them and yanked Kria by her arm and pulled her towards him.
'What the hell.. Tum yeh kya keh rahi ho? Ye koi naya drama toh nahi hai tumhara! Ooh.. Let me guess, now you want to get swayam so issilye..' rey was cut by swayam.
'Bas rey.. First of all we are the one's to blame for having moved on so fast.. And not even trying to know about her whereabouts! And here you're blaming her...' swayam said utterly disappointed by Rey's reaction.
Even before Rey had a chance to retort, Kria freed her hand from rey's grip and looked at him with all the anger of the world..
'Swayam tum rehne do.. Aur tum Mr. Reyaansh singhaniya! Dont you dare lay a hand on me again... Tumhara koi haq nahi banta! And what were you saying.. Drama huh? Yup! Tum sahi ho... Ab kya kar loge?' asked kriya.
'aur swayam... Jaise iss ne kaha, he's absolutely right.. Main tumhe bohut pasand karti hoo...' kria said looking at swayam.
'And you.. It's my life! So stay out of it, main jo bhi karu...ya bolu, meri marzi! Tumse koi matlab nahi!' kria said looking at Rey.
Swayam already knew Kria was hurt and that was why she was telling all this... And he too was very angry on Rey for how he behaved! So he too decided to join Kria so as to teach his friend a good lesson!
'Ruko kria... You know, Main aur Sharon.. We are not exactly together anymore and more over you are my bestie, So i would really like to give Us a try...' swayam said when kria had almost left.
Both Kria and Rey turned around swiftly to look at Swayam... Kria was shocked, she dint know why swayam was doing all this inspite of knowing everything...
Swayam just blinked his eyes, indicating her to leave this to him. Kria sighed as she understood Swayam said so with a purpose. She just nodded .. And just when she was about to leave, Swayam hugged her lightly..and then she left.
All this while Rey stood like a statue. He had'nt expected this.
He was just taking a stroll in the garden to vent out his frustration when he saw swayam and kria talking from far... He did not hear what exactly they were talking. But as he approached them, he heard what kria said last... That she had left them without telling as her mother did'nt allow her to.
That did not explain why she did all that with him.. And when he confronted her, thinking she might give him some explaination afterall... But all that he got to face was her anger! And again those heart piercing words..her like for Swayam!
Swayam was about to go when he was stopped by Rey! 'yeh kya tha swayam! Tu sharon ko kaise... Aur tu toh janta tha !' rey questioned.
'Jo galti pehle ki thi...aur jo tu ab bhi kar raha hai.. Main ab nahi karne wala. Ab main Kriya ko nahi kho sakta...' swayam said and left without another word.
****
Rey dint know what exactly was going on around him! He could not digest the fact...that swayam was actually going for Kria inspite of knowing He shared a past with her!
But did it matter? He was happy with taani right? Then why was he feeling that immense pain again! Inspite of knowing Kria cheated, why was he feeling there was something else to it! Why was she angry when he accused her? She was supposed to be angry right!
With so many questions in his mind, he made his way back to the mansion.
He was just about to get in when a car stopped right in front of the house.
Taani and sharon made their way out along with Vicky..
Taani almost squealed when she saw Rey and all 3 went upto him... Rey hugged all as a way of greeting them.
But when he was hugging taani, she felt some change.. Gone was the warm and protective hug. This was more of a pretend and even a little too cold!
She looked up to see Rey's face set tight and without any display of emotion. She was tensed to see this again after almost a year... The last time she saw this when she had just joine St. Louis... When he was heartbroken... When SHE had left him!
As soon as sharon and vicky went in.. Taani quickly got hold of Rey.
'Baat kya hai? Rey?' she asked, clearly tensed...
Rey looked at her.. He knew she was ought to find it out.. And he did not wish to lie to her either! After all she was the only one for him when he was broken and needed some one! And he wanted to tell her... About his confusion, his mental struggle and everything... But whenever it came to kria and him... He still could'nt let anyone know.
Gathering all his strenght, he spoke out.. 'Kria... Woh yaha hai' rey said.
He watched as colour drained from Taani's face. To which he just shook his head...
Taani was tensed. And insecure too. Not because kria was here, but because of Rey's reaction to Kria's presence.
It clearly showed how confused he was.. As if he was stuck. All her hopes and dreams of Rey and her,it fell apart...and shattered. She knew now... If rey ever loved her truely.. This confusion would never prevail in his heart and mind!
With many illusions shattered, some truth dawned upon her too. He still feels for Kria! That could be the only reason to his cold behaviour.. If he had moved on, then he would surely not be affected... Yes,he would be shocked but that would be it. Not like this! This was something she never expected... Rey was still stuck there, where Kria had left him!
With no more words, taani just nodded and made her way upstairs. This delhi trip which she thought held so many promises, indeed was the worst nightmare of her life.
***
Rey sighed. He knew what Taani would have concluded with all this.. And though he was guilty he dint stop her. Not until he was clear of what exactly he wanted... Krias reappearance had made so many confusions and questions arise within him.
He had truely believed he moved on.. Until today! If he did, then what was with all these weird feelings. Inspite of knowing Kria left him, why does he still want to get an explaination from her! Why does she still affect him! Why does her closeness with swayam affect him! Why?!
Rey knew he needed a break from it all.. And decided to roam around the mansion to clear his head out.. And also to put a halt to all his confusing thoughts.
***
just as sharon was passing the corridoor towards the stairs.. She was pulled into one of the rooms.
It was kria's room and Swayam was the one who pulled her.
Sharon was pleasantly suprised to see Kria and hugged her the very moment. But then anger overtook her as she realized how Kriya had left Them and Rey without even telling...
Just when Sharon was going to give Kria a piece of her mind, Swayam stopped her and in a go explained the entire scenario to Sharon.. From why Kria left to what happened with Rey outside!
Sharon listened silently.. And by the end of it was a little teary. She was all respect for Kriya now..
Kria looked lost somewhere all the while.. All thanks to Rey and his accusations!
Swayam also explained what exactly he was deciding to pretend infront of Rey.. As if he was giving himself and Kria a chance...
'You are ok with it na..?' asked a tensed Swayam to Sharon.
'Arre why you asking me? Girlfriend thodi na hoon' sharon replied.
'toh ab ban jao...' Swayam said looking right into her eyes.
Sharon could feel her cheeks heating up.. So she asked instead of answering..
'But yeh sab kyun? And what about Taani..?' asked sharon,looking at Kria.
But Kriya still seemed lost somewhere.
'Kria already knows about Taani and Rey.. Aur ye sab natak issiliye so that instead of blaming Kriya outright.. Rey ko uski galti ka ehsaas ho... So that he learns a lesson! Mana ki kria ne jo kiya is not totally right.. But Rey bhi ne toh uss pe trust nahi kiya,inspite of knowing her for almost an year!' completed swayam.
'Aur rahi baat taani ki.. Ofcourse i care for her! She's my sister.. But i would want the best for her.. Today Rey's emotional state after confronting with Kriya ne ye toh saabit kar di hai ki he still feels for her! He might have as well been attracted to Taani all this while.. Kyunki agar sach mein Pyar karta toh Kriya ka itna asar nahi padhtha uss par! And i would want Taani to be with someone who Loves her and only her... And who is sure about his feelings..not someone who is confused about my Sister!' swayam finished.
All this while he made sure Kriya was not listening to him.. He had taken Sharon to another corner. He knew Kriya would never forgive Rey so easily for what he said before... And so was the case with Rey too.. And now it was upto him and Sharon to help their besties out... And also to free some out of their baseless relation.
Swayam cared both for Taani and Kria.. If taani was his sister, so was Kriya his bestie! And both were almost equal to him... But yes he did care a little more for his sister..
Kriya had gone through alot.. And she deserved every happinesss she could get now. Though he knows Rey was wrong to move on so fast... But at the end he hoped Rey realizes what he wants soon..
After discussing with sharon.. Swayam asked her to go back and that he would join her in a while. Sharon hugged Kriya who was in the balcony now and made her way out.
Swayam too bid her bye after a while, and told her to carry on with the plan of pretending infront of rey.
'Kyun swayam? Why should we? I no more care what he feels or thinks and you know that!' kriya said.
'Just to teach him a lesson.. Aur usko uski galti ka ehsaas toh hona chahiye, and this is the best way for that.. Uss ne pehle bhi tumhe nahi samjha aur na hi ab... So as his friend too, it's my duty to knock some sense into him..that's it.' swayam said.
'I really hope that's it swayam... Because believe me I have had enough and want nothing more to do with him. If he's misunderstanding let him... But if you say so, theek hai. Only so that he realizes his mistake... For doubting me with you.' kria sighed.
Swayam smiled to himself and left Kria's room..
Rey was just about to go upstairs when he noticed Swayam coming out of one of the rooms! He already guessed whose room it could be and fumed in anger!
He himself dint know why was he angry.. Maybe thinking about how easily Swayam forgot Sharon...
But why was his anger more diverted towards kria?...
He no more feels for her! How can he after what she did with him?! But this pain to see her with some one?...
Before he could ponder much on his feelings, his feet automatically took him towards Kriya's room.
The door was still unlocked.. So he got in swiftly and bolted it the next second.
Fury was visible in his eyes!
As Kriya heard the door open, She looked up to see Rey standing right before her. All the anger and hurt burried inside her resurfaced...
'How the hell did you get in here? Just go out! I dont want to talk to you anymore... I think we talked enough just before a few minutes!' Kriya spat in anger.
Though Rey listened to each and every word she spoke..his eyes were busy drinking in her appearance after almost more than a year..
She has always been more than beautiful and almost heavenly for him.. But now, if it was even possible, she looked even more beautiful...
The extra pounds she gained, still with a slim built...highlighted her every curve. And the silk nighty that came upto her thighs, adorned those curves as if caressing it..
Her long hair flowing freely, gave her an indescribable magnificent look.. And her eyes... Rey found himself drown in it all over again.
Oh how much he missed her! When she left... She had almost taken a part of his existence along with her. He was so broken... So insecure.. Had almost stopped living.. Until Taani walked into his life.
All the moments he'd spent with Taani began reeling back in his head.. And he involuntarily took a step back. Did he love Taani? Had'nt he always loved Kriya..? And with her sudden departure, without thinking much he had moved right ahead with Taani...
But the way he loved Kriya.. It had been true. And if Kriya had'nt ditched him then he was sure how happy and content they would have been..he would have been!
Infact the moment she left, the drastic change in him and his attitude was still quiet evident.
Yes. Though it would be considered a sin by many.. He had to accept.. his heart still yearned for her, Kriya Ghai!
Kriya who was noticing the different emotions playing on Rey's face.. Just wanted him out of her sight! And since she could'nt get any response from him yet... She said what she felt Swayam would have wanted her to!
'You leave this instant.. Or i call Swayam!' kriya said sternly.
That was enough for Rey! His last strand of patience was tested.. Without anymore talking.. He went and gripped her shoulders, jamming her soft body against his hard one's.
'What do you think of yourself kriya? Jisse chaho jab chaho you can use and throw?!'
'Dont you dare touch me! Leave me right now!' kriya said struggling under his strong grip.
Rey went close to her.. Very close. His lips almost touching her's... Whereas now Kriya had stopped struggling and had her eyes shut tight.
Just when his lips touched her's there was a knock on the door. Kriya realized what just happened and pushed him off her.
Rey looked into her eye's and was taken back! This could'nt be possible..!
Her eyes gave her away... And Rey had always been good at reading them. What her eyes spoke now was different from what she had been telling! She still held feelings for Him!? But how could it be...
Before he could continue his thinking process, Kriya had went and opened the door. And there stood Smriti.
Instead of being angry, she looked at her daughter and at Rey guiltily. Rey was confused by her reaction..but neverthless decided to leave.
Rey had just moved out of the room when he heard a weeping Smriti...
'Kriya! I have taken all my promises back! I do realize my mistake now... Please get you life back... Dont punish me more!'
'Mom it's too late for everything... And believe me I had almost succeeded in moving on... But I am just a little taken aback to see my past again!' kriya tried reasoning with her mom.
But her mom was again on the guilt ride and repeated apologizing for everything all over again...
Rey, who was still standing outside their room heard each and everything. He finally learnt the entire truth... He was shaken and shattered. His heart winced in pain when he learnt about how much sacrifices Kriya had made for all of them! For him!
He surely would'nt be able to do what kriya did for him! She made him Hate Her! Just so that He could move on in his Life...
And what did he do?! He happily went on in his Life without thinking about her! Was he worthy of Her?!
Maybe no, he was'nt! Still a small part of his head argued that she could have atleast told him the truth... And maybe he moved on just to overcome all his pain and insecurity which had almost taken a toll on his being!
But whatever the matter! Even if he did not deserve Kriya..he still needed her. And this time, no matter what, he would'nt let go of her. With his aims set right, Rey made his way back into the guest house...a slight smile playing on his lips and tears flowing from his eyes.
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Continued in the below post..!
Shiv Shakti
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
