'HOW CAN SOMEONE BE SO STRONG' FF on Kriyaansh Thread 2 up - Page 2

Little did they know she was already burning in hell and soon there other wish was going to come true as well.

2 months after they received the letter

Smriti: (thinking and writing in her diary)...I want my daughter the way she was. I can't see her so depressed. She may try to hide it but anyone who knows her can tell she is dying from inside. I have made the biggest mistake I could have and I wish I could completely undo it which I know is impossible. But I will definitely try to correct it. Three days from now on her birthday I will give her my permission to follow her dreams and take her to New York so she can pursue her dream. I only hope she lives her life to the fullest. This is my only wish. I wish she lives her life, lives her dreams. For me this is worth more than my life. God please fulfill this dream for me.

Little she knew her life was coming to an end and as of near future only misery and hardships were written in her daughter's life. Something no parent would ever want their children would have to face.

NEXT DAY

While roaming with the lifeless body, she (Kriya) saw a guy trying to force him upon a girl in front of a bunch of cowardly people as he was some local gunda so no one tried to stop him.

On seeing this Kriya went and slapped the guy hard and luckily (for now) police also arrived and the guy was arrested but only to be freed by the nightfall. Little she knew her noble act would eventually be a cause of misery for her and her mother.

Two days later on her birthday while the daughter and mother were coming back from a restaurant and just before her mother had given her the consent to chase her dreams. They were kidnapped by the goon on gunpoint and no one standing there could do a thing. They were taken to an abandoned house at the outskirts of Dehradun. Meantime police stared the search for both of them but with no success. At the house she and Smriti were tied facing each other. Smriti had a cloth tied on her mouth so she could not speak anything just watch and then the long torture started. Kria was told every time she cried due to pain her mother would get hurt. He not just wanted to torture the girl physically but mentally. He was not ready to accept that a girl slapped him. All he cared was to fulfill his devilish desire. Then he started by hitting her with the belt. Each time she cried of pain the other goon would either hit her mother or cut her skin with a knife. Once she stopped crying with each blow of the belt he started the same thing with the knife. She would again cry with pain as blood gushed out of her skin and this would lead to her mother getting hurt. After a while when she somehow learnt to suppress her voice for her mother's safety, the torture became even more vigorous. The beating she received was so gruesome that she would eventually end up fainting. This carried on for 4 days and Kria was severely injured. On the 5^th day the goon whispered in her ear that the next time she cries her mother would be shot to death. Then the beating and the torture which possibly no one could endure stated. After a while he took out a gun and shot Kria's arm which forced a squeal out of her. As soon as she squealed the goon smirked and went towards Smriti took of the cloth that was on her mouth and told her to utter her last words. On seeing this Kria started crying badly, weeping, pleading to let her mother go but those fell on deaf ears.

The last conversation between Kria and Smriti

Smriti: beta please don't cry, please it's not your fault. Please escape from here and live your life. If possible forgive me for what I did and dance all you want. Just promise me you would not give up your life till it is snatched and be as brave as possible and always move on in your life mot looking back at the painful memories. Consider it my last wish that you have to escape and live for both of us. I lo..(Gunshot)

Kria: (Crying) No mamma please you can't leave me here all alone. Please you just can't. Please Please Please.

Then the goon turned towards Kria and tried forcing himself upon her. But before he could do anything they heard police sirens and soon a sequence of gunshots were fired resulting in the death of all the goons present there, though 2 of the police officers were also injured. Both Kria and her mother were rushed to the hospital. This soon became a nationwide story which everyone was covering and was watched by almost everyone. Though the identity of the victims was never revealed nor was the hospital which was treating them. This was due to the request of Kria just before she fainted.

As they reached the hospital Smriti was declared dead and Kria was in a very bad condition. She had multiple fractures, there were deep cuts all over her body, with blood gushing out and several of the cuts were showing signs of infection and the most important at the moment was to look upon the gunshot wound on her right arm. She had already lost a lot of blood and her condition was critical, no doctor could tell whether she will be able to survive and if she does will she ever be able to recover completely. The news was out about an incident that happened in Dehradun and how a mother and daughter were kidnapped and then tortured for 5 days before police was able to rescue them. This has caused a stir in the entire country and soon everyone was inquiring about the victims but as no one personally knew the victim and there was no photos or videos of the kidnapping, plus efforts by the police and the hospital had helped in keeping the identity of the two a secret. Media was only told that an 18 year old girl and her mother were tortured and the mother was no more due to the gunshot and the girl herself was shot and tortured and was in a critical situation and was fighting for her life. They were given the photographs of the place where they were tortured and the blood all over and the room's condition gave an idea of how bad the situation had been.

On the other side in Mumbai the gang seeing the news somewhere deep were worried and hoped it should not be Kria as they knew she was from a Dehradun and had only her mother, plus she was of the same age as the girl was but outside they showed like they didn't care if the girl was Kria. Everyone secretively followed the entire media coverage just praying it should not be her as the feelings they had were very much real and how much they hated her but still had a sweet corner for her at least in just two months they can't just remove her from their heart. They would need time for that.

She had already become the most admired dancer in the institute. The command she had in her voice, the confidence she had in herself was something to admire. The way she carried herself was so divine that no one could keep their eyes of her. The beautiful face and a perfect body was enough for any guy to start drooling over her. The marks of that dark phase could also not affect her beauty in even a slightest manner. Though everyone did wonder how she had those marks all over her body but no one could ever make her reveal the secret behind it. Everyone had assumed it must be due to a severe accident she must have suffered. She was the person to talk to if you had any problems no matter if they were related to dance or anything else. She was the person anyone would go if they had any difficulty mastering a step or if they were having problem in choreographing a song. She was a friend to all but she was also someone whom you would not want to make angry. Though she never got angry easily but if she did then its hell for the person for whom the anger was directed to. Everyone had seen her angry side only once she kicked the asses of the four well-built bullies when they didn't pay heed to her warning to stop ragging a girl but instead tried forcing them upon her with the intention to scare her. But what the entire school witnessed blew away the minds of everyone. Within a minute all 4 were down on the floor begging for her forgiveness. This was a result of the training she had been going through for almost a year now.

BACK TO THE PRESENT

One of the student: Kria you have been asked by the dean to meat in his office.

Kria: Dean Sir has called me now, but I was in the middle of my practice. Ok then that's it for today guys, we'll have an additional 2hr practice tomorrow. You all have to master all these steps by tomorrow so be ready for some vigorous workout tomorrow

Saying this she leaves for the office. And her classmates discussing about the extra training tomorrow.

1^st student: 2 hours of extra practice. This would make a total of 8 hours practice session for tomorrow. How does she manage such a hectic schedule only god knows?

2^nd student: This is nothing you know. After the 6 hour session she has at least a 4 hour session for herself in which she would practice the kind of moves we don' dare or rather we can't perform.

3rd student: Hey did you forget about the martial arts training she does every day. That itself is of more than 2 hours.

Everyone together: What a girl!

At this everyone starts laughing hard

At the Dean's office

Kria: May I enter sir

Dean: Hello Kria, how are you?

Kria: I am good sir, all is going well

Dean: So your next show is in India. I bet you would be extremely anxious and may be a little nervous performing there.

Kria: Yes I am kind of slightly nervous like before every show I perform but this time around the anxiety is quite a lot. I want the day to never come and also want to perform soon in India. So you can see I myself am not sure what more I want is.

Dean: By the way Kria, I want a favor from you.

Kria: (instantly) Yes Sir, what is I have to do?

Dean: There is a friend of mine in Mumbai who is the Principal of a college and wants to have a tie up with us to open a dance academy. I talked to all the trustees of the college all were interested in the proposal, but they want to send one of our student to go there and judge how good they are and conduct a workshop for the next 9 months teaching some styles which are taught here.

Kria: So you want is me to go and judge the students of that college. Sir I agree that the idea of the Dance academy and a tie up is very intriguing and brilliant but judging other dancers is something I won't be able to do.

Dean: I very well know that Kria. It's just the way of saying that you need to judge the students, it's nothing like that and I am extremely confident that the students there are extremely talented as the idea of the dance academy was of one of their student. But you need to go there, conduct workshops and teach the things you learnt in the United States and show a performance with a mix of both the culture towards the end to the trustees on behalf of which it would be decided whether the tie up is possible or not. And that's why I want you to go there as I have not seen a better teacher, dancer and a better choreographer than you.

Kria: Sir you flatter me. It would be a pleasure in being a part of such a project. When do I need to leave sir? And yes I can't go before tomorrow night as I have practice with everyone tomorrow till 9 PM.

Dean: Kria you should probably skip tomorrow's practice as your flight is at 1 AM that night, so you would need to leave by 10 PM at the latest.

Kria: Sir its fine I'll pack my bags today and after the practice tomorrow I'll straight away leave for the airport.

Dean: (smiling) there is no talking you out of this. Ok then you have been provided with the guest house near the St Louis College so it would be easy for you to reach the college.

Kria: (in a shock) St. Louis College! Is it where I have to go?

Dean: Yes is there a problem Kria?

Kria: (quickly) No problem sir it was just that that was my college when I was in Mumbai.

Dean: That's great isn't it Kria. Now you can go and meet your friends and now I am more optimistic of the tie up as that college produced a dancer like you then it must be good.

Kria: Oh yes sir there are some fabulous dancers there. That I can assure you of. Sir just one request don't tell anyone my name there till I reach there. Ok sir then I'll take your leave. Goodnight

Dean: OK and Goodnight beta (he sometimes called her beta after all he was friends with her family and did know some simple Hindi words)

Kria later at her home was thinking how she will face all her friends. She was pretty much sure that they would hate her, despise her. Then how was she going to work with them. She had decided not to let anyone know what happened to her so speaking the truth was out of the question. So to be rude and arrogant was what she had decided to be. But still the major concern was to make them work with her which would be one of the toughest ask in hand.

Meanwhile in Mumbai principal of the college calls the entire gang (this includes Tani as she is also an average dancer at best)

Principal: Good Morning guys

All: Good Morning

Principal: I have called you to inform you that a student from the New York School of Dance is arriving tomorrow morning at 10 AM. Though their dean said she doesn't like to take any help so asked us not to collect her. You should know she is the best dancer and student of that school and hence is extremely talented. She has won many competitions in New York and also won the best dancer as well as best choreographer award for the second year in a row last week at the New York Dance Fest. I hope you all will do your best to feel her comfortable at our school and cooperate with her in the workshops she'll be conducting. Just to warn you guys what I have been told her practice sessions are very harsh and I was also told that she might come to the college tomorrow itself

Rey: We would try our best to make her home and help conduct the workshops as smoothly as possible. But sir the journey from New York to Mumbai is a very long journey so I don't expect her to come to college tomorrow, so can we take a leave tomorrow and make some arrangements of welcoming her.

Principal: Unfortunately I was told by her dean to make sure that every one of you be there as he was pretty sure that she would show up in college tomorrow despite of telling her to take a day off and because she plans on presenting herself through her dance so you all need to be in the college in case she does really show up.

Gang: OK sir we'll take your leave, and be prepared to welcome her in our campus.

(I realized that I haven't mentioned the people in the gang. It is the same as the start of the show, no one has left and no one has entered except Taani)

In the canteen

Sharon: She looks like an extremely talented girl and very hard working. Do you really think she would show up tomorrow straight after such a long flight and that too present a dance performance?

Rey: Don't know about that but we should be prepared for a very tough practice routine if she is anything like what sir told us.

Swayam: Yes it might turn out to be a hectic few months. I just hope we can keep up.

To lighten up the tense mood Amar spoke up

Bharat: Take it lightly she is a normal girl how hard could she possibly work.

Vishakha: Yes dude it is just dance. It won't be that tough.

Amar: Yes we will rock and our dream will come true

Noticing it is not helping much Vicky and Nil decided to use their own trick

Vicky and Nil: Are yaar just hope she is damn hot.

To this they received a glare from Neha and Simmi and this definitely did the trick by lightening up the mood.

Everything happened like in the show. How Kriya decided to choose her friends dream over hers and her love. How everyone slowly started to forget her and how Rey moved on. How everyone started to hate her for ditching the team and breaking Rey's heart unknown of the fact that this had shattered her beyond anyone could realize.

Two and a half years have passed since and Tani had entered the life of louins especially in the life of Rey. Rey was not the old Rey, he had changed and this new Rey had actually fallen for Taani and also made sure that no one ever talked about Kria and that Tani never knows about her.
(Note: In this ff Taani had entered almost a year and half after Kria had left the group and by then everyone had started to hate her for being selfish and ditching them; by everyone I mean everyone including Swayam. The reason for this was the letter she left for the entire group)

THE LETTER:

Hello everyone by now you must have got the news of me leaving the college. It was fun being here not only I got to destroy the titans of the college but I also got the opportunity to actually take a few nobodies to actually win the footloose eliminations. I had heard about the college from a few people how there were bunch of guys from St. Louis who thought they could win against anyone, at that time had decided to break them and make them realize who they actually are and it was very simple once I made their leader fall for me and make the dancer from the group of nobodies to be my best friend. You know what I am a great actress as I actually made you believe I am all sweet and helpful girl but this has made this trip even more worthwhile. I hope we meet again and see what each one of us has achieved more though I know it would be a waste of time as I know you would still be nothing and I who knows may be the future queen of dance but it still would be nice to see your embarrassed faces in front of me one last time. And yes win the footloose or else it would mean even with my help you are still losers but if you win it would at least mean you guys were worth breaking.

This letter did everything she wanted it to do; one was to make the entire gang despise her and the other was to fuel their desire to reach the pinnacle of success so as they could look down upon her and take their revenge and humiliate her like she did. On the other hand after reading the letter everyone in an instant were filled with anger, hatred.

The conversation after reading the letter

Sharon: How dare she call us losers and look down upon on us and what did she mean by making our captain fall for her. Rey did you actually fall for that heartless bitch

Rey was still in utter shock after reading the letter was about to reply when Swayam interrupted

Swayam: Yes he did fall for her so did we all. I still find it difficult that she made us believe all that we thought of her. Who could have guessed that she would be such a devil in disguise? Don't tell me Sharon you never ever believed in the fact that she was the girl who genuinely wanted to help us.

Sharon: (after a while) OK yes I did believe she was all the things she seemed but how dare she do this with us with you all and with Rey. I hope she dies a devilish death.

Rey: no She doesn't deserve to be dead instead she deserves to feel the pain she caused me; no the pain she gave all of us. She deserves to be tortured instead of being dead. (it was anger that was speaking not them)

Gang: yes such a girl doesn't deserve the talent she was given she deserves to be burnt in hell, tortured to death and hope someone makes her feel the same way she made us all feel today.

Little did they know she was already burning in hell and soon there other wish was going to come true as well?

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Chapter 13

Babita realizing that the conversation was not leading anywhere so she decided to leave it there. She gave Kria her medicines and told her to sleep. But before Babita left the room Kria asked her to tell Swayam to put a notice regarding her absence due to poor health.

Two days had passed and to Babita's surprise Kria recovered at an extra ordinary pace. One thing was clear that her immune system was very strong. Kria had started to like Babita a lot and but still did not let anything slip up in their several conversations. On the Tuesday evening

Kria: Aunty I think I am absolutely perfect now so I'll start my routine from tomorrow.

Babita: No; you should at least rest for 2 more days.

Kria: Aunty you don't understand I have a very tight schedule and I can't afford to miss so many days

Babita: No Kria I am your doctor so you have to listen to me

Argument went on for 10 more minutes and then

Kria: (She had to do something to let Babita let her attend the college) aunty I do respect you a lot and don't want to be rude at all but you need to understand that I have been living alone for a while now and now how to handle myself. You are neither my mother so please don't stop me.

As soon she said the last line she felt extremely guilty but she had to say it. Meanwhile Babita felt hurt listening to Kria. Finally giving to Kria's will

Babita: Ok you can but don't exert yourself and you have to come see me after college.

Kria: but I have classes till 8.30

Babita: I told you not to exert yourself so you would need to cancel those classes.

Kria: I am sorry but I can't so that as I have taken tuition fees from everyone and I can't miss those classes. Don't worry I will make sure not to overexert myself but I have to take those classes.

Babita: ok then I'll stay for another two days

Kria: no aunty you don't need to do you have already done enough. You should go home, I'll do one thing I'll drop by your house for a quick checkup.

Babita: But I said not to exert yourself and coming all the way here would only exert yourself.

She knew Kria was not going to accept anything so she decided

Babita: OK but promise me one thing if you feel tired you will call me to pick you up and if you feel any weakness you'll let me know.

Kria: (Seeing her victory) I promise.

Babita: Ok then I'll leave but remember don't over exert yourself.

Babita leaves and Kria is hell confused to understand why she was being so warm to her even after she told her how bad she was. She for a while thought that had she figured her lie? But then again thinking about the conversations she made herself believe that no, probably she is a very kind lady and what they say doctors take an oath of helping injured keeping their personal feelings aside, so maybe it was her commitment towards her profession that made her behave so warmly. Anyways one thing was sure she had started liking Babita and had developed huge respect for her. But what concerned her was that she had told her friends that she would get back at them but her heart did not want to cause any pain. What should she do? How can she keep her word of getting back at them but also not hurt them. All these thoughts were making her head pain. So she decided to sleep and think about it tomorrow.

Next day Kria did her normal routine getting up way early and reached the college at 6 but like she thought no one was there cause a notice had been put up by Swayam of her week absence due to health issues. So she being Kria could not stand idle so she decided to dance after all it had been eternity at least for her since she had danced. She swayed to the tune of music for the entire time without taking any break except for drinking some water.

Rey, Taani, Swayam and Sharon had reached college at 7 because they had to discuss about the upcoming party they had planned to throw for the principal of the college for his continuous support. His birthday was on 15^th July and today was 14^th. As soon as they reached college they heard sound coming from the rehearsal hall. They were curious regarding who would be so early as they believed Kria won't be in college for another 4 to 5 days but to their surprise (\ \Don't know how many times I have use this phrase//) they saw Kria back and dancing like hell, like there was no tomorrow. She was all covered in sweat. She looked so hot and sexy that Rey could not help but gawk at her, even Swayam stayed glued admiring her beauty (after all he is a boy and it's natural to admire a beautiful thing in this case a beautiful person). Leave the boys even Sharon and Taani had to admit that the girl dancing was probably the most amazing thing they had scene in their life as well. She looked so sexy, sensuous but still so pure and serene.

Kria noticed all staring at her, admiring her that she could not help but feel happy but soon she called them to make them come out of their daydreaming or whatever they were doing. All came out of their trance when Kria called them. They felt ashamed of staring at her and felt embarrassed. But the guilt of hurting her was even greater but the realization of her back dancing in just 2 days when they were told that it would take at least a week to be up to her full strength. Kria knew what she had to do. She had to be rude like she was angry at them for their prank and the best she had come up to get back at them was making their work till they reach their limits. She though unwillingly had to do it to keep her cover from getting blown.

Kria: So the awesome foursome, you all so early in the college. Don't be shocked guys, it's not the first time you are seeing the monster in me. Yes I am one heck of a monster you know, what you thought you would be able to keep me away for long by playing such a ridiculous prank. You all are so wrong. You don't know how mad I am. Due to your silly prank I could not dance for so long, I had to miss two days of my classes and workshops. Hell is going to rain upon you. Don't worry I won't be doing anything different I'll just make you taste the flavor of some real workout and I think that would be enough to make you all piss in your pants. So brace yourselves because today you are up for something good. Make your friends ready for today as today you will see what I am really made of.

Saying she leaves. All four were dreading after listening to her.

Taani: Mom said that it would take a week for her to recover and she is never wrong. But here she is back in 2 days.

Sharon: Really she is scary, how can she recover so fast. She had a 103 degree temperature just 2 days back, how can she recover so quickly.

Swayam: Don't know what to say but I guess today is going to be something we will never forget that's for sure. We should be worried for the storm about to hit us.

Rey was silent the entire time trying to know was she actually all right or she was again overexerting herself. He somewhere was worried about her but he soon buried those feelings deep inside and instead started thinking about what was she going to make them do today. They were so damn scared that they completely forgot what they came for. After the rest arrived they were told about all that happened in the morning and this made the entire gang shiver in fear. The entire college got to know that Kria had recovered so the dance classes were on from tomorrow. Kria had said tomorrow because she had to prepare for Principal Sir's birthday party. Soon it was 1.25 and all reached the rehearsal hall quivering because of fear. Kria plastered a cunning smile on her face.

Kria: You know what I thought of lot of ways I could get back at you but why waste time when I can make you sweat by making you do what I was called here for. Today there are no evening classes, so get ready as today you all are going to be doing the entire workout session I do daily and there is a three minutes dance routine which you have to master today itself. Till the time each one of you doesn't get it right no one is going home. You dared play with fire guys now get ready to get burned. Remember you all will be performing the same routine tomorrow for Principal Sir at his birthday bash. Now get ready and we'll start in 2 minutes.

All could just dread of the idea of doing the entire warm up routine she did and to add to that they had to prepare the entire dance routine in just a day sorry in just a few hours. But knowing there was nothing they could do so decided to try and see what happens.

So they started with the warm up session that consisted of 50 rounds of the basketball court followed by 50 pushups then 50 squats and 50 crunches and then a set of some no actually lots of stretching exercises. The routine though was not a big deal for Kria but for the rest it was almost impossible to complete. Kria knew the fact and did not want to make them go through it but had to maintain her attitude. The workshop started and everyone started but by the time they ran 30 rounds of the court all were almost out of their strength, but somehow they dragged themselves to complete the 50 rounds but almost all collapsed. Taani almost fainted and was in no condition to do anything so she decided to intervene. (Everyone was so exhausted that they didn't even notice Taani almost fainting)She went to Tanni who by the time had literally collapsed on the ground and lifted her of the ground onto her shoulders and that is when everyone realized what happened, she told them to take rest and when she comes back they will resume the session and there would not be any breaks in between. Telling she carried her to the medical room, and made her lie on the bed. Taani seeing this gesture of hers could not help but ask for the reason of being helped.

She gave them a grin to which they just left without giving a second thought as they were convinced this time that this had to be a bluff to throw them off. There is no way one could choreograph this song in that too in just one night.

Next Day at 9 AM everyone including the teachers, students and the Principal had gathered in the auditorium. Kria came on the stage and addressed the crowd. She received a warm welcome by the entire college as she was a celebrity figure. The senior most class actually knew her and the juniors had also heard about how a girl changed the face of the college.

Kria: Hello everyone how are you? It's been so long since I stood here in front of you.

The entire crowd applauded

Kria: Thank You all for such a grand welcome. As you probably know you all have been invited to judge a competition between the amazing dancing team of our college The D3. Everyone give them a big round of applause.

The entire crowed stood up from their feet to greet the dancing stars of the college.

Kria: And I am honored to be their competition. You guys might be wondering why a competition right? Let me tell you it is just for fun we have known each other for very long and so wanted to catch up using the thing we love the most dance'. Give your honest votes and the results will be announce by noon and you know what (after a pause) the looser will have to give the winner a treat. I hope I don't have to give them a treat or else I'll be kadki (means with no money) on the very second day of my trip back here.

To the last statement everyone just laughed their hearts out.

Kria: So should we start the competition?

But before the competition could start she was bombarded with questions regarding her experience in New York and her life to which she responded very lightly. The gang were feeling agitated as it was a competition not her interview. Suddenly a question came out of nowhere from one of the ex-weakling which took everyone's attention

Girl: Kria can I ask how you got that many injuries all over your body pointing out the cut marks that were clearly visible

The question took the attention of everyone who still had not noticed these injury marks (NOTE: the gang had noticed them but their ego did not let them ask her but now they were all ears eager to listen to what she had to say). Kria replied the same answer she told Principal Sir

Kria: It's nothing very interesting guys. There was a dance form I had to learn in New York that involved working with sharp swords and knives and while learning it I did hurt myself quite a few times. I guess I was not talented enough to be able to learn it without hurting myself.

Everyone looked at her shocked and not fully convinced so to take their heads out of the discussion she said

Kria: Do you want to see me perform that dance style. I guess you won't have swords and neither will the school allow me to perform with actual swords so if I can get two sticks I'll show you that dance. Though the gang were getting irritated with her showing off but could not deny that they did really want to see the dance style that she spoke of.

As soon as she said that one of the student went and got two sticks and everyone held their seats tight in anticipation of what they were about to see. Kria played a tune on her phone and attached it to the speaker and started showcasing her moves. She spun the sticks like they were part of her hand with utmost control (like you see in action movies of Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee) and while doing all that she did some kicks, twirls, stretches and few more amazing dance moves. The sight of Kria performing was mesmerizing and no one dared take eyes off of her. As soon as she completed her performance, there was a huge applause from students and teachers alike.

Kria: Thank you all. So now let's start with the competition

And then the performances started. The D3 gang performed first. Imagine any one of their performance, I was imagining the one they did on the annual day this year on the show. After they completed they were greeted with a huge applause and appreciation. Kria walked on stage and spoke

Kria: Now this was some performance. Wonderful I can only hope that I can match up to it and if possible better it. Guys I need 5 minutes so that I change into my costume and get my props and then I'll try entertain you with my bit of performance. I know the bar is really high, let's see if I can match it.

Saying this she left and came back in 5 minutes and did her performance. After the performance the entire gang was looking at her with mouths open, eyes staring at her with utter surprise. They were shocked at what they saw.

The song which they considered could not be choreographed was actually choreographed by Kria in a night and that too so beautifully. She actually used every bit of song to make her performance look stunning. They all knew that the steps she would perform would be flawless like always but they had banked on the fact that with such a random mix of songs and some tunes they had put in which would easily disrupt any choreography was so easily overcome by her. The mix of slow and fast steps were just VOW and she used the tunes in between the songs (the tunes mostly lasted for 10 to 15 seconds) to pull the crowd into her performance by making them do some easy steps like clapping their hand in air and jumping along with them during those parts. Her performance besides being technically perfect was also such a crowd puller. After her performance the entire college was asking for more and then suddenly a group started shouting "we want a Dance Battle". Soon everyone was chanting the Dance Battle mantra. Seeing the anticipation Principal asked Kria and the gang to have a final round of the competition as a Dance Battle. As it was a request by the entire college how could one not fulfill it? Soon the faceoff started and Vicky and Bharat came first and did some breathtaking break dance and towards the end they performed a few robotic steps and ended by imitating to shoot at Kria with full confidence to which Kria just did her own version of bending backwards and dodging the apparent bullets shot at her and then getting back straight she showed her own break dance moves and showing some attitude to Vicky and Amar which made them leave the space for Kria to reply back she did some breathtaking moves, and also some robotic steps that seemed unreal. She in one of her steps lifted her leg and twisted it in such a way which almost looked like she actually broke it which showed how flexible her body was. She continued her part and it almost appeared like she had no bones and ended by leaping in front of the gang with a beat this expression. To reply Sharon came forward and did some whacking and she looked so sexy. To which Kria replied back by doing her whacking which also had some mix of popping and locking. The way her hands moved and her back, waist and her hips complemented her moves was a sight to die for. She was just breathtaking, words could not describe how desirable and stunning she looked and yes of course all too sexy. Seeing this Nil and Bharat came up and showed of some B-Boying which was something to see but to everyone's surprised Kria was actually better than them in this too. She showed off some of her own moves. She did some ridiculous B-Boying which actually left everyone speechless. Soon Rimmi and Simmy and Neha barged in did some amazing Bollywood and belly dancing moves to which again Kria replied by doing it way better than they could have imagined. Kria started with some Belly dancing which was definitely a treat for the eyes of every boy present. The way her belly moved so smoothly and elegantly that made everyone stand there with their eyes constantly on her. Even the teachers could not take eyes of her. She looked so sensual and then the Bollywood dance was something else. She bought an all new energy to the dance that was never ever seen by any present there. Her smile, her energy was enough to spell bound everyone there. Seeing the kind of humiliation they were going through Rey and Swayam decided to take matters in their own hands. They literally pushed Kria and showing attitude started doing some breathtaking hip-hop moves that were definitely one of the best in the world but still far from what the best could do. Soon they ended their part and as they were about to regroup with their team Kria made a high 360 degree jump and landed in front of them with a split with her face towards them and back towards the rest of the team. Soon she did some breathtaking out of the world hip-hop moves. She even did some Michael Jackson the king of hip-hop. The attitude, energy, everything was just perfect. She continued doing her moves revolving around the two who just could just observe her dance and do nothing. She was out of their league. She ended this the same way she did in the first time she met Rey in Dehradun. And slowly she waved her hands at the gang suggesting the stage is theirs and to proceed. The entire gang tried the final desperate attempt to salvage their pride by doing a few steps as a group in perfect unison, and synchronism. They probably had never dance this well in their entire life but still was nowhere close to beat Kria. She was something exceptional. After the final attempt by the gang she finally did the dance form in which no one had even come close to half of her level ever in the history contemporary'. The way she moved, twirled did ballet was probably the most beautiful sight anyone could witness. She was probably the most serene thing anyone could ever see. Not a few minutes ago everyone saw her as the hottest chick they had seen but now she looked the most angelic, pure creature one could lay their eyes upon. Seeing her dance no one in the world could resist loving her. Her dance was enough to throw away any lust anyone ever had for her. After her contemporary performance she did some mixed styles and getting the crowd involved as she knew the battle was over. The gang had nothing to throw at her. The winner was quite obvious and the results were just a formality which had to be done. As expected she won by a land slide by getting more than 99% of the votes. Though it was announced that Kria had edged the D3 team to win the competition but everyone knew that she would have won by a huge margin. (Note: Kria had asked the principal sir to not tell the college students everyone about the margin of the victory)

Sorry i am not very good at describing dances but still tried my best

Vicky and Nil: Are yaar just hope she is damn hot.

To this they received a glare from Neha and Simmi and this definitely did the trick by lightening up the mood.

The next morning around 10 AM

From the airport a girl with the sweetest smile, most beautiful face and a figure to die for came out to the luggage counter and as usual several eyes were gawking her which she had got used to cause in New York people openly flirted but here in India at least it was limited to just gawking. She took a taxi and reached home around 1 PM. All the time she was thinking how she would face the people she loved more than herself especially when she was quite sure that those very same people would not even want to see her face. She had decided to go to the college as soon as she reaches home because she was very aware of the fact that it was better to face something today than to keep postponing it for tomorrow. She freshened up and wore a knee length beautiful dress with matching shoes and slight to no makeup. She was quite aware of the visible marks of the wounds of the terrible night might get quite a few attentions so she had decided upon a reply in case any questions were raised about her injuries. She reached the college around 2 and while going to the Principal's office she overheard a conversation between two students who they thought would win the best couple award for which the nominations were soon to be voted. They were gushing that it would either be Sharon and Swayam or Reyaansh and Tanni. On hearing this she was filled with mixed emotions of happiness and sadness. She was happy that Swayam and Sharon did end up together and Rey too was able to move on, but a bit sad of the fact that she and Rey were never meant to be. She entered the Principal's office.

Principal: Come in

Kria: Good Afternoon sir

Principal: Kria!! You here, I mean you are the exchange student who has come from New York

Kria: Yes sir. I had to go to New York due to some personal reasons and I joined a dance school there.

Principal: you have done well for yourself. But how did you get all these wounds all over your body. (A bit worried) Did something happen?

Kria: Nothing interesting sir, it's just that there were few tribal dance styles I was learning in which you had to do a few stunts with sharp weapons like swords, knives. While learning those dances I had hurt myself a few times.

Principal: (though not fully convinced) you should not do such kind of stunts that can cause you a lot of pain and injury. Anyways what can I do for you?

Kria: I'll like to present myself with dance if it's ok with you. So if you could ask the entire dance team to gather in the auditorium would be really nice. And Sir I'll make the timetable for my workshops and give it to you by tomorrow.

Principal: ok Kria you go and prepare for your performance and I'll tell them to be in the auditorium in an hour.

Kria: Thank you sir, I'll take your leave now

After an hour

The entire gang has settled with excitement of what this student was going to bring on the stage and to know how amazing she really is.

(You can assume this performance to be like in the show.)

Note: she performed in the exact same attire as in the show except the fact that the mask she wore covered her entire face. Also the cut marks were visible as well.

Soon the performance started which they had been waiting to see for a while now. Everyone was so mesmerized in the performance that no one cared about anything else (forget about the marks on the body). The dance was performed with such elegance, grace, passion that words would fall short to express the beauty of the performer. All the kicks, twirls, steps may they be fast, hip hop or contemporary; they were performed with such command and were so clean that it almost felt like they were seeing a well-trained performer with lots of experience. For a moment everyone even forgot that the girl was of their age maybe a few months smaller than most of them.

As the performance ended, everyone stood up on their feet applauding, whistling and clapping like they had seen the performance of their life. But soon all was converted into a pin drop silence as soon as the name of the performer was revealed by the principal. Seeing the faces of the entire group he concluded that they may be shocked to see their friend after so long that they are dumbfounded and so he decided to leave them alone and catch up totally oblivious of the actual situation. As soon as he left everyone started to get back into senses and as they were about to speak Kria interrupted

Kria: Hello everyone. It's been so long hasn't it! It's so nice to see you again

Swayam: Yes it has been very long almost two years since you were done using us and ditched us.

Kria: (showing a face and speaking in a tone like she is mocking) Haw! Is this the way you greet your best friend whom you are seeing after two years. Am really disappointed. What happened to the sweet Swayam? No worries I'll show how you greet your friends.

She pretended to come and hug him but soon Sharon came in between

Sharon: Hey you stay away from him. And what did you say friends! you two sided bitch you don't deserve any friends and you were never actually friends with anyone you just pretended to be friends with them to destroy us. But look your plan backfired this united us and we are stronger than ever. And don't dare come near Swayam as a matter of fact near to anyone.

Kria: huh very defensive, so lover boy you actually did make her fall for you. Good work

She spoke with a smirk on her face and continued

Kria: And yes Sharon you are right that my actions might have made you all stronger but I have reached to an altogether new level. And as a matter of fact I am here to teach you all. Now that will be interesting.

Rey (till now he was quite trying to control his anger in front of Taani): You teach us. Never going to happen. We are way better than you and don't need any help from you to fulfill any of our dreams. It is better you leave India, you are not meant to be here.

Kria: Arey my love this is no way to talk to the person you love oops loved. And I am here and have no plans of leaving so like it or not you will be listening to me willingly or unwillingly.

To her statement she saw a change in a girl's expression who looked at Rey questionably and then Kria realized she may be Rey's girlfriend she heard and it appeared that she didn't know about her. This made her feel guilty of her last statement. But her statement provoked Rey and he spit out some harsh words at her.

(Note: I am focusing only on the conversations between Kria, Rey, Swayam and Sharon. The other members of the gang all so did spit out some angry words to which Kria replied she didn't care and mocking them further.)

Rey: You and be loved you are such a devil that no one should ever love you. I was punished for falling for such a heartless bitch but you don't deserve anyone, you deserve to be alone your entire life. You are a curse to anyone who knows you. I feel sorry for aunty that she has a daughter like you and it would be lucky for her if you disappear from her life or she gets a chance to disappear from yours. You know what I wish you were dead.

He let out his anger not even realizing what he was saying. The anger that had been buried in his soul for two long years now came out in the form of these bitter words. Everyone realized that it had gone a bit too far and thought it would be better to leave before the situation gets any worse. All calmed Rey and turned to leave. Kria felt those words prick her heart but she knew that she would have to hear all that and was anticipating it to be just the beginning. She swayed these feelings aside by acknowledging that the first part of her plan was done which was to make them take out their frustrations on her but know was the most crucial element of her plan and that was to convince everyone to work with her. But first she had to reply to the rude comment by Rey as she needed to maintain her character as a bold and cold hearted person. Kria crossed them and locked the door of the auditorium and spoke.

Kria: where do you guys think you are going? I am not finished yet. You have spoken enough and now it's my turn. You dare not say anything about me or my mother. You know what if I want I can beat you in anything with my eyes closed. You don't know me a single bit. Like you said I pretended to be someone I was not with all of you hence it means you have never seen the real Kria. And I will make sure you see and taste the anger and attitude of the real Kria. The tie up was introduced because you wanted it, it is because of you I am here. Principal Sir pulled a lots of strings to arrange this tie up along with the dean of my school. If the tie up is vanquished it would cause bad name to your college and mark my words I don't plan to let the efforts of the two go in waste and thus this tie up is going to go as planned. Besides this is the only way your dream of opening a dance academy can be achieved. So basically you don't have any choice here.

The hate had blinded their senses and thus they could not think straight. The only thing they were reciprocating to was their anger filled hearts.

Rey: You wanna bet. I am going to open the academy without your help and I am going to go and talk to the principal Sir and tell him that we can't work with you.

Kria knew once this reaches Principal Sir, it won't take time to reach Ney York and then that would mean the tie up is all but over and so is the dream of all her friends. So she had to do something. For such drastic situations there was need for drastic methods.

Kria: Are you scared that if I stay you'll fall for me all over again (and then looking at others) and you all will realize that you are out of the league to ever compete with me. I can understand this as I am actually irresistible and no one can ever compete with me. This all explains your actions of not wanting me to stay here.

Now this did catch every one's attention and made them hell angry.

Rey: Fall for you all over again. You know I fell for you because I thought you are someone who stood for weak and could do anything for her friends, but you turned out to be totally opposite to what I thought. I can never fall for a girl like you. And we are better than you can ever be. You know why because we have a heart which you clearly don't and the dance that comes from heart is more beautiful and serene than anything else.

Kria: Really you think you all are better than me then let's have a competition. You can put any conditions and any rules for the competition on me I really don't care but if I win you all will attend the workshops and do as I say and whatever I say. And if you win I won't ask you to do anything and you will be free to do whatever you want during the workshop hours and this way the tie up would also not be affected. You know what; if you win you all can ask me to do one thing whatever it may be and wherever you want. I'll do it with no excuses. Sounds interesting?

After a pause

Kria: This is your chance to humiliate me and still fulfill your dreams but be aware as I never lose and I won't this time also. And once I win which I will you would have no choice but to listen to me. You all are free to back off from the challenge as I can understand the fear of facing me. I would not want to face me if I were you.

She spoke emphasizing on the last line.

The classes went quite smoothly with no party trying to talk to the other. Soon it was 1.20. All decided to proceed towards the rehearsal hall as they remembered her warning quite clearly. Everyone reached the rehearsal hall by 1.25. Taani also decided to accompany them. Kria saw everyone and smiled saying that it's good they reached before time. As soon as clock clicked 1.30 mark she started with the warm-up session. The warm-up session was quite a brutal one though it was only 1/4^th of what she did every day. She asked them to sprint 15 rounds of the basketball court, then 20 push-ups and 20 crunches, followed by a few sets of stretching exercises. She gave them 1 minutes break in between every exercise as it was their first day and it would be difficult for everyone present there but she did her full routine which of course was observed by the entire gang. She completed 50 rounds of the court followed by 50 push-ups and crunches and then did all the stretching exercises with them without taking a single second break. Though they knew about her warm up routine beforehand but still it was still shocking seeing her do from their very own eyes. After the warm-up was done they jogged back to the rehearsal hall. Everyone was gasping for air, and hell tired but there she stood in front of them absolutely fine with no sign of fatigue on her face. She made them sit down and showed them what they had to do for today. Everyone kept on thinking how she is still so fresh after all the workout she has just done when they are almost dead doing only the 1/4^th of what she did.

2 hours were left for the workshop to end when she received a call from one of her friend from Ney York Dance School. The entire group was panting and were out of their breaths at the time the call came. So she decided to pick up the call and give the needy bunch a well-deserved rest as she knew how hard her training is.

Kria: Hey Alex. How's life.

Alex: Hey K how are you? I am good and will be better after talking to you for sure. Need some urgent help.

Kria: I figured that much out when you called me so early in the morning. It's around 4 in the morning there right?

Alex: Ha Ha! Yup you are absolutely right but first tell me whether you free right now. I know I must have interrupted you in between your workshop and I know how strict you are while teaching.

Kria: Oh don't worry the guys here are so lame that they got tired so easily. They would probably not be able to take another step now so I am free.

Kria said the lines to infuriate the gang more so they give more into the workshops. Meanwhile Alex was a bit confused as Kria always praised them as amazing and hardworking dancers but here she was mocking them. But it didn't take her long to understand why Kria's said those words as the same thing had been used on her as well. It was the famous trick Kria used on people she felt are not performing at the level they can and it always got the desired effect by getting more out of the person used upon as it attacked the most sensitive part of the human personality that was the ego.

Alex: You really think that they are talented enough if you are using this method and that too in the very first week. But don't push them too hard K as you know no one can actually pull of your routine.

Kria: You know me well. And as a matter of fact it is the first day of the workshop. And don't worry I know well enough how to handle a lazy bunch like them. Remember I actually transformed you and if I can do that I am sure I can handle anything.

Alex: (Laughing loudly) Yes you are right I was some hot shot and dean sir was surprised when he saw the changed me. You might be the only person I might have ever listened to like an obedient child. And K I must say you know how to push the buttons in every way possible.

Kria: Ok enough with a ridiculous talks let get down to business. What kind of help do you need from me?

Alex: you know the usual.

Kria: Come on do it yourself girl. I know you are excellent yourself and am sure you can do a great job.

Alex: I would have done it had it not been for the trustees of the school. And to add to that last performance was done by you so the bar is so damn high that anything we do looks so bad in front of that. You need to help. If this was not enough Roger gave us a song and told us to choreograph it and present it in a week. He was also not helping. We all thought a lot but could not get anything, so we asked for his help but he refused, but seeing us struggle he permitted us of taking your guidance. Please help us K.

Seeing the desperation in the voice of her friend she could not refuse.

Kria: Ok send me the song ASAP and I'll get to it but you owe me big time.

Alex: Oh dear I owe you so much that I have lost count of it. Actually I have already sent you as I knew you would agree to help us, you always do.

Kria: you know what you are impossible. Ok then I'll catch you later.

Alex: Bye and thank you one again K

And then they hung up. Kria now diverted her attention to the gang who were still not in a condition to do anything. She knew they were in no position to continue so she decided why not teach them something regarding choreography.

Kria: Well buck up sleepy heads. Ok time for something different. Who has a laptop with them and access to internet.

All kept quite

Kria: (A bit louder) didn't you hear what I said, now answer?

Swayam: I do but why do you need it?

Kria: I said no questions will be asked regarding my way of teaching. So you get your laptop quickly.

Swayam did as asked and gave Kria his laptop and she quickly downloaded the song.

Kria: so I am playing a song and you all have to choreograph it. If you all can impress me even a little with your choreography I'll give you a 2 hour break every day for the coming week. You have an hour to think about it (and then she played the song)

Two hour break seemed like the world to them. But the song was really difficult to choreograph but less than what they asked her to do. They started with the routine. Kria patiently listened to everything they discussed and saw their every move to judge their way of thinking and going over the task. After an hour they presented their choreography to her hoping to impress her. They knew it was not very good but still had a slight belief that it might be good enough to impress the Lady Hitler. After seeing the choreography

Kria: Not bad if you plan to do it for some kids but it isn't good enough to be performed in front of highly experienced dancers and artists. Sorry but you won't be getting any free time.

Vicky: You gave us just an hour, what more do you expect. If you think ours is so pathetic then show yours.

Vicky blurted out in the moment of heat but knew later he is going to regret it as he had already seen how good she is but nothing could be done now.

Kria: Very well this is how I would have choreographed the song.

She showcased her choreography and everyone had to accept the fact in front of that theirs was nothing.

Kria: you know what I am in a good mood as of now so I'll ignore what you just blurted. So let me tell you where you all are wrong. You all tried to modify the steps you know and tried them to fit it in them with the song and the concept you had thought. Am I right?

Everyone just nodded in agreement.

Kria: Well it is something you can surely use to give a good performance but the quality of the performance will always be limited. What you need is to think out of the box. Playing safe is not something that is going to help, you need to take chances. Instead of trying to modify what you know, you should try making new steps that go with the flow of the music. Feel the music, flow with the beats, this is the only way you can make your performance magical that can and will impress one and all.

Note Kria sent the choreography to Alex before informing the gang about the end of the workshop.

Sharon: Sorry Taani we didn't tell you about Kria as she was probably the best and worst thing that happened to us.

Hearing this everyone were surprised but most was Kria. She continued

Sharon: Don't tell me guys you don't feel that way. Taani 2 years back the college was divided into two groups- dazzlers and weaklings.

She pointed everyone and told her the members of the dazzlers and then told her about the entry of Kria who made a team stand against the dazzlers and how the division of the college soon started to disappear. She for the first time spoke her heart out about Kria. She told how she had started respecting her for her bravery, talent, innocent yet beautiful and kind heart

Sharon: But then she showed us her true self. Once the weaklings had won the footloose eliminations she thought that we were done for and her work to break us was done which was the reason she had become friends with us at the first place so she decided to ditch us in the cruelest way possible.

Then she told everything about Rey and Kria, how she used Rey and Swayam to fulfill her motive and then dump them. She then showed her the photo of the letter she had on her phone which she kept as a reminder of Kria's ill deed. So you see why she was the best thing that happened to us as it ended the divide of the college and made all of us such great friends and the worst thing for ditching all of us like that and breaking the hearts of everyone present here who had warmed up to her.

Taani: (After hearing the entire story she hugged everyone and told them) you all didn't deserve all this. But it is still weird that someone could enact for so long and fool so many at once. If she actually did all this then she had to be a very cold hearted person for playing with the hearts of so many people. I never thought anyone could be like that but I guess I was wrong.. Anyways if she actually did this then at the least something good came out of that bitch's actions right.

After the whole conversation they all so the time it was 8:15 already and still no sign of Kria. Kria had rushed to the washroom to splash water all over her face as she felt guilty for hurting all her friends. She wished she could do something to flush away the memories of her but it was not possible. Meanwhile everyone were there again recollecting the time they read the letter and cursed her once again not knowing that what she did was one of the biggest sacrifice one could give and that it had crushed her and pained her more than they could even imagine.

Around 8: 30, Kria entered the rehearsal hall

Kria: So have you all prepared the song?

Sharon: No we need another half an hour (she spoke to get some words out from her but to no good instead she replied)

Kria: (She knew that the song was done and it was a trick to get her agitated but she was not gonna fall for it) Okay but try doing it faster. So meantime I'll go warm-up.

Saying this she left to run for half an hour. Everyone looked puzzled at the carefree attitude of Kria which was getting on their nerve. Vicky and Nil decided to go and follow Kria to look what she was actually doing as they thought she might be up to some dirty trick to win tomorrows competition which was ironical as they were the one playing an unfair game and putting handicaps on her.

Vicky and Nil followed her for 25 minutes and came back to the rehearsal hall all shocked and a bit flabbergasted
Swayam: What happened? Why do you look like you saw some ghost?

Vicky: Kria is some devil.

All: What?

Nil: Yes guys. You know she is really not human. What she did can't be something a girl could do.

Rey: What do you mean?

Vicky: You know what that we followed her to see what she was doing and then we saw her do her so called warm up but it was crazy

Nil: yes you know what she did for warm up?

All: what?

Vicky: She sprinted for almost 15 minutes in the basketball court at full speed and then did some 50 push-ups or so and was going on doing pull-ups when we returned.

Nil: And the most surprising part was that it appeared that she was not at all panting or looked tired.

Neha: Oh you scared me I thought you saw her turn into a monster or something. So what if she was doing some warm up.

Vishakha: Dude what they wasn't to say is the kind of warm up she had indulged herself in.

Bharat: Yes Neha even I won't be able to pull off such a vigorous routine and she did all this as warm up.

Simmi: But had she not already danced for 3 to 4 hours today and circled the college numerous times, then how does she have strength to do such kind of drill.

Rinni: And to think about it she had arrived India today itself after such a long journey and should have been tired due to jetlag.

Everyone looked at each other with disbelief to which Taani spoke

Taani: It is good for us that she is tiring herself out so much. This way she won't have any energy to choreograph her song and perform at her best tomorrow.

Though it made sense but still the realization of what all she had been doing was still hard to digest. Their trance of thoughts was disrupted when Kria entered the room and asked for the song which they gave her straight away. Now they were waiting to see how she reacts to the song they gave her to perform on. They had expected a total confused and hyper Kria but to their surprise she was all excited to perform on the song after hearing it.

Kria: (on hearing the song) Wow it is freaking awesome. It will be a fun and challenging track to choreograph on. Thank you guys for making such a freaking awesome remix. I'll have to send this to New York to Dean Sir with my choreography to ask him to evaluate it.

She gave them a grin to which they just left without giving a second thought as they were convinced this time that this had to be a bluff to throw them off. There is no way one could choreograph this song in that too in just one night.

After reading the notice all went home thinking how does she plan on pulling that schedule? It is humanely impossible. On digesting the fact that she does plan on doing all she said they got worried about the workshops starting from tomorrow.

At night

Kria lying in her bed, was hell tired and thanked God for giving her the victory today. She in heart apologized to all her friends for being so rude but she now had another reason to be rude to them besides trying to make sure their dream does see the light of dawn. She now had to be rude so that Rey and Swayam who had moved on in their lives never get a reason to stop and look back because of her. She had mentally prepared herself to work twice as hard as she will make her friends work. This was to keep the guilt of making them work so hard at bay and the fact that she loved dance so much that she actually could dance all day and night. She apologized again in her heart to everyone for what she was going to make them go through.

Rey thinking about all that happened today. Then started wondering about Kria. He was constantly thinking about the work load she had put on herself. He constantly thought whether she was really thinking of working from 6 in the morning till 9 at night. He thought doesn't she need some time to relax and rest. Was it really the real Kria? Did she actually work so much earlier also? Doesn't she have absolutely no one in Mumbai whom she needs to meet while staying here? All the question were making him feel dizzy. It was not like he cared for her anymore or that he had made his mind believe but still all he saw today did put some questions in his head he could not understand. He brushed all his thoughts aside and doze off.

Swayam thinking about Kria who once was his best friend, though it may be just a fake relationship but what he felt was very much real. He though did hate her to the core for using him and Rey along with all their friends but still couldn't stop thinking whether there was something he was not seeing. Something that could explain how and why she wants to work all day. Then he thought whether she was actually like this when he knew her as his best friend. He couldn't tell as he never knew what she did when she was alone. He brushed his thoughts aside thinking that because her mother is not here with her in Mumbai so she must be getting bored so decided to work instead. Though deep down he also knew whatever he made up right now could not be the reason but it was enough to keep his mind in peace.

Sharon was cursing Kria for don't know what reason. Perhaps for making her fell weak and feeble, may be for humiliating her entire group once again. But she could not stop but admire the fact that she does work really hard, the story she told before the competition (how she got hurt in New York), her schedule all pointed towards one thing that was her ability to work longer than anyone. She actually was wondering and asking her that don't you have life girl. Don't you need rest, relaxation and fun or being a bitch makes up for the need to have fun. Thinking about her was making her mad so she decided to think about Swayam instead and drifted asleep.

Taani was perhaps the most confused of them all. She was hell confused to understand the character of Kria. She didn't understand how a girl who looked so petite, gentle can actually be so hardcore and cold from inside and how her feminine body which looked no different from anyone else she knows could handle the amount of workload she had put on it. She wondered if she ever had put on such a load on herself she would break. Everything she heard and saw made no sense. She decided to not think about Kria rather decide whether she is going to attend the workshops or not. After a long time she decided that she would and then dozes off.

Next Day

The entire gang reached the college pretty early to check on Kria's classes. They reached at 7 and proceeded towards the rehearsal hall to find almost 100 students there. Then they saw a junior coming from the washroom and going towards the rehearsal hall. They stopped him to inquire about the situation. He replied saying that the classes have been going since 6 in the morning. He further added that these 100 students had arrived before 6 and whoever came late was literally kicked out and told to come in the evening and on time. He said that he had been the first to arrive at around 5.40 and at the time he reached, Kria was already dancing and started to gush how beautiful she looked while dancing. He further gushed how freaking awesome teacher she was besides being the best dancer he had ever seen from his eyes. He was further going to add when he was called by an authoritative voice to come inside to which he obliged.

Kria saw the entire group standing with one of her student and guessed he must have been questioned by the entire gang which kind of did surprise her a bit. She then called him to come back and excused herself to go and talk to them.

Kria: You all in the college so early. Came here to see how the workshops are going to be held. Huh! Don't sweat it, the way they are taught and the way your workshops are going to be held are totally different. Be there on time or you know the consequences. Got it

She was about to leave when Taani asked her

Taani: Kria can I ask you something?

Kria: Sure

Taani: Why are you conducting these classes? It's not like you need money or something as you would have been provided with enough money by your institute. Then why put such a burden on yourself?

Kria was startled at the question and at the concern for her.

Kria: concerned for me! Huh! Don't be. I like teaching and imposing my authority plus I like to be self-dependent unlike most here (eyeing everyone present) and I don't plan to use the money given to me for myself unless it is really important. Got it. (She was about to leave but turned back) And yes did you decide whether you want to attend the workshops with all the rest or not. Don't worry you have a few more hours but remember what I said, if anyone break a rule you have to suffer the consequences. Keep that in mind.

She said the last two lines eyeing everyone present and walked back to the rehearsal hall. The gang left from and there and seated themselves in the canteen area. Now they again started discussing about her. The way she spoke, the command and superiority with which she addressed was the reason they were not able to speak in front of her but this was getting on their nerves and wanted to make her pay and also make her understand that they were the bosses out here and no one ordered them around in their own backyard not even her.

Rey: Guys it is reaching a limit. The way she looks down upon us and talks to us, it is unacceptable. We need to do something about it.

Vicky: Why not play a prank on her that brings her back to earth

Nil: Yeah dude we can probably go and put some rats in her apartment or yes this one is perfect we can lock her in the rehearsal hall today as she like it so very much and tomorrow being Sunday she would actually get a lot afraid realizing the fact that she will have to stay locked there till Monday. How about it guys.

Vicky: Yes it is perfect this way she'll know not to mess with us.

Swayam: What a cheap plan you two, locking a girl for whole two nights is out of the line. We already know the amount of workload she has put on herself and if we lock her for two whole nights she could actually get really ill.

Vicky: Don't worry we will leave our bag there which will have plenty to eat and drink so that won't happen and also she has her cell phone which she can use to call anyone for help in case she didn't feel well. What say Rey?

Rey: I don't know guys it doesn't feel right. Locking anyone even if it is her is still something I feel too much for a prank.

Sharon: No it should be fine we can go check on her on Sunday to be sure that she is fine and if it appears to be going overboard we'll unlock her. It will be all right.

Neha and Vishakha: You know that she used to be afraid of dark also so we can even cut the power. This will add to our plan.

Swayam: I don't know guys, my heart still doesn't approve of the plan. Rest is up to you.

Majority of the gang was in favor of the plan so it was decided to go with it.

Kria: (with a firm voice) actually Doctor, I don' know anyone. I live with kaka in New York. He is the caretaker of my family's mansion in New York. And I really don't want to worry him for such a small thing especially at his age. Doctor who brought me here?

D: A few of your college mates brought you here. May I ask what happened and how did you end up in such a bad condition?

She asked wanting to see her reply. Kria realized who had brought her here and also knew the fact that if she told the truth it could cause problem for them so decided to make up a random story.

Kria: Actually Doctor Aunty I was taking classes yesterday till 8.30, and at that time I asked the last student to latch the door from outside and told him that I'll lock the hall after coming back from the washroom. But unfortunately I went to the locker room of the rehearsal hall to get a few things before going to the washroom and the student saw no one there and did what I asked him to do. So that's how I ended up locked and because my cell had broken in the morning I could not contact anyone.

D: (a bit confused why is she lying) Why are you lying beta especially after what my daughter and her friends did with you?

Kria was shocked on hearing my daughter and her friends'

Kria: your daughter!!

D: yes I am Swayam's chachi and Taani's mother Babita Shikhawat

Kria looked shocked and didn't know what to say but she recollected her soon enough and spoke

Kria: Aunty it is not a big deal, it is not like they did this to hurt me or something. It was a silly prank which went wrong and don't worry I plan to take my revenge by making them work harder during the workshop (She said that in such a comical way that even for a moment Babita laughed a bit). And aunty please don't tell them what I plan to make them do, I would like them to keep thinking a few days how am I going to get back at them Please. (She said with such a sweet tone that no one could go against her)

Babita: Ok I will not tell them anything, you are really a nice girl and you know what they deserve to be punished for what they did. Anyways where are you staying?

K: I am staying at xyz guest house near the college

Babita: You will come with me to my house for a few days till you are completely healed up. You should not stay alone in your condition. I don't want to hear anything. It is my responsibility as you are in this condition because what my children and their friends.

Kria: Please aunty I can't stay at your place. I won't feel comfortable. Please understand

She said with such seriousness that Babita could no longer try to convince her to stay at her house but neither could she leave her unattended.

Babita: OK I won't ask you to come with me, then at least let me stay at your place. I'll send Taani over to Swayam's for a few days and my husband is not in India so it would be absolutely fine. And I am not listening to any of your excuses now.

Knowing that there is no escaping this situation she accepted it though unwillingly.

Babita: (She called the entire group to come inside and spoke) she is such a sweetheart that she was trying to protect you all idiots by lying about yesterday and you dared hurt such a sweet girl. You should be ashamed of yourself. I hope you know what to do, I'll come back in a minute.

Everyone were surprised to hear that Kria was trying to protect them and Kria knew she had to do something to make them feel that she did not protect them because she cared for them.

Everyone: We are sorry for what we did. We did not intend on hurting you. We are sorry

Kria felt at peace to see some sign of concern for her. This was enough to sustain her for a long time. Though she knew the concern was only because of the guilt they had but still even a glimpse of their affection actually not affection but concern as she had given up any hope of getting affection from anyone there was a kind of elixir which could heal all her pain. But she came out of her thoughts and continued with her act.

Kria: You better be because you are soon going to regret that you played this prank. Listen carefully when I say I did not try protect you I mean it. The fact is I like to fight my own battles and mind that I am going to get back at you as soon I am healthy enough to join the college. Brace yourselves for what's to come.

Everyone were a bit scared of her warning as they actually did not know what to expect. Her training was enough to make them beg for mercy and the thought of her getting back at them sent shivers down their spine.

Babita: (She came inside and saw their scared and confused faces and realized Kria must have warned them of her getting back at them) She smiled and spoke about her staying at Kria's house and told Taani to go over to Swayam's. Saying this she left to attend a call.

Everyone thought that she might be planning on using Taani's mother to get back at them. She read their thoughts and decided to interfere

Kria: Don't worry it won't involve Babita aunty, like I said I fight my own battles. Now you all may leave.

Everyone left and went home. Kria was kept in the hospital till 8 PM and then she along with Taani's mother went home after her shift at the hospital was done. They reached her home and she welcomed her in. the guest house was a 2 room flat with 2 bathrooms and a kitchen with a lobby and dining area. She excused herself and went into her room in a hurry and quickly hid two photo frames in her drawer. This was noticed by Babita who was passing her room to go to the kitchen area. Babita got hell confused why would hiding a few photos be so important that she would do it as the first thing after entering her home. She got really curious and thought of inspecting them. She thought of going through her drawer once she prepares dinner for her. Babita called Kria to settle on the dining table and served her a nutritious homemade food. Then she slipped from there to enter her room saying she'll mean time prepare her bed. She quickly went and opened the drawer she saw Kria hiding the frames in. When she saw those two pictures she got hell confused. The pictures were of her with Swayam and Taani's friends. It looked like they were taken some time back maybe 2 to 3 years back. And the other was of her and Rey and looked like it was clicked during a dance performance. Another thing that she realized that at this time Kria didn't appear to have those wounded marks. So it was safe to assume that she knew the entire friend circle of her daughter and was friends with them some years back. But this created more and more confusion in her mind. She was thinking how did she end up hurting herself so badly, what happened between her and the entire group and why was she hiding these photos from her. She wanted to straight away ask her the answers of all these questions but refrained herself because if she was hiding it from her than she wouldn't reveal the answers so easily. She needed to go around it very carefully.

Meanwhile all the gang got together at Swayam's house. They felt guilty for their prank as they never actually wanted to hurt Kria that bad.

Swayam: Guys we made a big mistake yesterday. It could have actually got quite worse.

Taani: Yes guys I have never seen mom so angry. It looked like she was hell angry with our actions and she is not someone to get angry easily.

Rey: I know we should not have done what we did. But none of us actually thought it would go like this

Neha: I am scared. If anything happened to her than what would we have done?

Vishakha: we should be scared for ourselves, don't you remember the look in her eyes when she told she'll get back at her. Think guys her mere warm up exercises are too much to handle for us so what all she can do. Even if she makes us work for another hour it would almost kill us.

Vicky: Guys let's not think about it or we are only going to get scared for no reason. We don't know actually if she is going to actually get back us. Who knows she may be so scared that she does not even think of doing anything. Think positive. (He sounded more like he was trying to convince himself rather than the group)

Simmi: Do you really think she would be scared and that too from us. I don't think so. Mark my words we are in a lot of trouble

Rimmi: I am really scared.

Amar: Don't be scared, we will apologize to her and hopefully she won't punish us.

Nil: Do you really think she cares for us that she would forgive? Get ready guys for the worst to come.

The entire gang kept dreading on the way Kria would get back at them.

Meanwhile at Kria's house

Babita: Kria can I come in?

Kria: Sure aunty, you don't need to ask for this.

Babita: would it be fine if we talk for some time. I am actually a very talkative person. (She said this in a very comical way)

Kria: (Laughing) ya sure. I too was getting bored sitting here. I normally dance most of the time. But you have prohibited me from even walking. (She said with a slight pout)

Babita: (Giggling) what can I do you need rest. Anyways if you don't mind me asking how did you get hurt so badly?

Kria: Actually aunty this happened in New York when I was learning a tribal dance style that involved doing lots of stunts with sharp swords and knives. While learning it I hurt myself quite a few times.

Babita: (Asked questioningly) are you sure? Because to me they don't look like they could have got by practicing a dance form.

Kria fearing that she being a doctor might figure out how she could have got these wounds, Kria emphasized on her story a bit too much. Seeing her reaction Babita was quite sure that she was lying but knew she could not make her tell the truth so she chose to let her believe that she was able to fool her.

Babita: Then you must be really dedicated to dancing if you still practiced after hurting yourself so much.

Kria: (Thinking she has made her believe her story) yes Aunty Dance is my life, my love, my passion. Without it I can't live. (She spoke with full honesty)

Babita: You don't seem to be a foreigner, who has arrived India just day before yesterday.

Kria: No No! I am no foreigner, I have lived in India all my life and moved to New York only 1 and a half year back after my mom died.

Babita: Oh I am sorry to again remind of your mom.

Kria: Don't be sorry I actually love remembering her all the time so it is no big deal. For me she is still here as my passion for dance.

Babita: (Looking at a large photo frame of her mother hanging on the wall) she was really pretty. What was her name?

Kria: Smriti Ghai

Babita: What about your father what does he do?

Kria: I don't know who my father is. He left us when I was just a baby. I don't care who he is. For me I had only 1 parent and that was my mother.

Babita sensed anger and hurt in her voice so decided to change the topic

Babita: So where did you live in India?

Kria: I lived in Dehradun.

Babita: (Seeing that she was not mentioning anything ahead) so you have lived in Dehradun all your life before going to New York.

Kria knowing that if she lied now then her lie is going to get caught soon enough and would raise question regarding the reason she lied. So she chose to mention her living in Mumbai for a year and about studying in St. Louis if it was asked.

Kria: no actually I did live in Mumbai for about a year in 2010 to 2011.

Babita: Oh really where did you study here in Mumbai

Kria: Actually I studied in St. Louis when I was here.

Babita: (Acting surprised) really? Then you might have known Swayam and the entire gang before as they were the part of the dance team of the college from the first year.

Kria: Well I know them all too well. As a matter of fact he actually considered me his best friend.

Babita: Oh really that is strange Swayam would never ever think of harming his friend then how could he let such a cheap prank be played on you.

Kria: Well that is because now he hates me, probably despises me from the bottom his heart.

Babita: (shocked) what happened? I mean why are you saying so? As much I know him he doesn't hate anyone easily.

Kria: Aunty People are not what they seem to be.

Babita: What?

Kria: Yes I mean I am not anything like what you believe. I am a very selfish, cold hearted bitch. These are not my words but everyone's who have known me. So you can get an idea of my character. If you still want I'll tell you the entire story but then you will also start hating me.

Babita: You sound very strange Kria, I can tell when I see someone selfish or cold hearted.

Kria: I see you don't believe me. Fine I'll tell you the entire story, so you will understand why they played that prank on me. First of all you should know that I can do anything to improve my dance, and I particularly like using or rather breaking the spirits of those people who have high egos and consider themselves to be some hotshots. Also people who are too under confident to do anything are not worth my respect either. These were exactly the way they all were. When I was in Dehradun, I wanted to come to Mumbai as I wanted to attend St. Louis because my idol Gautam Sir too attended the same college. But when I came here I saw there was a big divide in the college. I then met Rey and his team, that had such a big ego that made me sick to my stomach, but still they were not bad dancers. Though I knew I was better but still to prove that and more importantly to break their egos along with their spirits I needed a team that's when I met Swayam, Neha, Vishakha, Amar and Bharat. They also made me sick because in spite of being good enough dancers to challenge the dazzlers they didn't have the guts to come forward. At the very instant I had decided that I will break the so called dazzlers using these under confident losers and for that I had to pretend to be friends with them. And this is how I pretended to be Swayam's best friend. Meanwhile Rey started falling for me which made my work easier so I pretended to reciprocate those feelings for him. And after I won the footloose competition and saw how badly they all were broken I thought my work here was done and I had no reason to stay here so I left. So you see I am a very selfish girl who will use anyone to fulfill her own motive.

Kria said all these words in such a negative way and with a smirk that suggested that she did not regret anything she did which made Babita really mad. She was about to burst on Kria but controlled herself and excused herself to make a phone call in order to refrain from getting back at her. For a moment Kria's words made her loose her cool. On seeing Babita leaving the room Kria actually thought she had succeeded in making Babita hate her and also she hoped that after this Babita would actually leave her alone.

Babita thinking hard about what Kria said and then soon it struck her. If she actually hated the entire group then how come she treasured and kept two photos of her along with the entire gang and with Rey. Then she thought of all the moments and talks she had with her and was sure that for some reason Kria was lying about almost everything. She was sure Kria was lying about her injuries and also about the fact that she used everyone for her own purpose and especially the fact that she hated the entire group so she ditched them. Plus Babita had seen the world enough to know the fact that a self-centered and a cold hearted person would never admit to these facts to herself let alone to anyone else. But here she was openly admitting it. She also knew that getting out the truth would be really difficult and in no way Kria was going to tell that. Babita entered Kria's room after 10 minutes of find Kria lost in her thoughts. She called her

Babita: Sorry about that I had to make an urgent call.

Kria: (A bit shocked) Uh yes no problem.

Babita: (Seeing her perplexed face) what's wrong Kria?

Kria: Nothing, I mean aren't you mad at me for using your son and your daughter's friend.

Babita: Listen Kria, they also played a dirty prank that could have been very serious had they gone through with it completely. I was angry at them but I don't hate them. Likewise I might get angry at you but I don't hate you. Plus I do agree with you to a certain extent that those who have big egos should be shown their places and also those who don't have confidence in their abilities are not someone who could earn my respect either. As a matter of fact I have to thank you because your actions actually changed them for good. But you should understand that breaking spirits or hurting someone's emotions is not something you should do instead making them realize of their mistakes is what one should aim for. I am sure you must have seen them changed while you stayed with them so the only mistake you did was hurting their feelings once they had changed.

Babita said these words in order to let Kria think that she had succeeded in selling her story that she did betray the group after all.

Kria: Aunty I care less for the incompetent and egoistic people and I am no saint to help them. I will never show any compassion for such people

Kria wanted to incite anger in Babita

Babita: OK leave it just tell me one thing. I know that now they don't have big egos neither they are afraid to showcase their abilities. So now because they are nothing like those whom you despise, so will you try being their friends?

Kria: Aunty I don't make any friends, like I said for me my main motive and goal is to become the best dancer and for that I can do anything. Friends will only keep me back. And though I might have broken their ego or their shell but still they have enough ego to not admit the fact that someone is better than them and till the time they can't admit this simple fact they don't deserve anything from me. I don't care what anyone thinks about me but I am a stubborn girl. It is better everyone understands that.