Part 4
Note- Flashback in Italics
"Main yahan baithunga"
"Nahi, main pehle aayi hun"
"I entered the class first"
"I reached the bench first"
"I kept the bag here first"
"I occupied the seat first"
"SHUT UP BOTH OF YOU" Sharon shouted who was extremely irritated." The whole class is witnessing this Tom and Jerry scene from last 15-20mins and we all are pissed off now, so please for the love of nature Shut up".
"Sharon, tell him I'll be sitting with you today" Kriya replied
"But I came here first" interrupted Reyansh"
"Shut Up Reyansh"
"NO You..."
"Both of you Shut Up, You too will be sitting together. Topic closed." Sharon Ordered.
"WHAT? With him/her? No Hell way" Both shouted in unison.
"Yes and I want no arguments" - Sharon announced.
The outside sound bought Kriya back to her senses.. She immediately wiped her tears. "How blissful days they were." Kriya smiled.
"They really fought for a Seat, like for freaking Seat?" asked Swayam.
"Yes, they had just become friends but they still fought for every small things." giggled Sharon,
"There wasn't a Day when they did not fight, But at the end of the Day, they were again friends helping each other with their problems."
We used to fight for every little" , Smiled Rey, "My Sunshine, You are so cute and you little nose which turns red whenever you get angry makes you look even cuter."
"Sharon, you are telling me that they would fight for every small thing, then how did become a Couple? I don't think Kriya would give in so easily" Asked Swayam skeptically.
"Yes, they fought a LOT, but there were sparks between them. They could not bear seeing the other with someone else. It was as if they own each other." said Sharon remembering the day when Rey had punched a Guy.
"Hey Kriya, Teach me some Ballroom steps. Please."
"Vansh, when did you start dancing?"
"That's not the thing Kriya, Actually I wanted to dance with my girlfriend at the party, That's why, Please."
'Acha, aisa kya, Chal phir thik hai, lets start ok" Said Kriya
"Kiri...Kiri?" shouted Rey entering the rehearsal hall.
Here, Kriya was teaching Vansh in the rehearsal hall. She was showing him some steps, while he was standing there catching her hand and trying to match her steps, but listening to Rey's voice, they came to a Halt.
Reyansh was searching for Kriya, when he entered the rehearsal hall, but stopped when he saw a guy standing with her holding her hand. He had this sudden feeling to punch that on his face, He could not bear him holding her.
"Kriya, you were supposed to meet me in the canteen na?" he asked with a stern voice.
"Sorry Rey, I forgot. So Sorry" Kriya made a Puppy face.
This was enough to melt him, but one look at the guy and all those flashes of him holding her hand came back and his nose flared up.
"Vansh, I'll teach you after the class, Is that Ok? " Kriya said trying to avoid Rey's glaring eyes.
"It Ok, Bye Kriya, Rey" The poor guy ran away seeing Rey shooting him daggers.
"Kriya, usne tumhara Haath kyun pakda tha? I did not like it." said Rey angrily.
"Oh God, Rey what has got in to you? Why are you behaving like "Mr. Angry Young Man?"
"Angry Young Man? Kriya are you serious?"
"Yes, I am, I don't know what has got into you. You behave so weird these days. Get angry at every small thing. That day you got upset just because I was hanging around with Sameer and Now Vansh. Were you planning to eat him up?"
"But he was holding your hand and I thought he was harassing you"
"What?" Rey, how can you think of something like that?" shouted a shocked Kriya, "I was just teaching him some basic Ballroom steps for the party because he wanted to dance with his girlfriend."
"Sachi?" Asked an embarrassed Rey for thinking anything, But he couldn't help it. It was his feeling overtaking his mind. He, himself was confused with his behavior.
"Yes, you idiot" Said an irritated Kriya.
"Sorry Kiri" he pouted making Kriya laugh.
"What? Rey and jealous of a guy? Unbelievable" asked surprised Swayam.
"Yes, he was. And today also he was jealous"
"Today? Who is jealous of now?
"You!" exclaimed Sharon.
"What? Me? Are you freaking serious Sharon?"
"Yes" she giggled on seeing his horrified reaction and continued, "I think canceling yours and Kriya duet was a good idea, warna tumhare saath bhi wahi hota jo Vansh ke saath party me hua tha"
"What happened in the party? Sharon please, don't make me wait, Speak up" Swayam said.
"Yes Dear, Wait for a second. Let me call Rohan once. Let me see If he has done his work or not"
"But Sharon"
"Just a minute baby"
"Kriya did you take your tablets? Asked Dr. Ahaana.
"Yes Boss" Kriya giggled.
"Kriya do you love parties?"
"Parties? Yes, why are you asking?"
"Just Ainvayi, we all have a nice party after the fest gets over."
"Yeah, Sure"
Saying This Kriya went into the flashback of best and worst party she had ever attended.
*Maine pehne party shoes
Gonna let my body loose
Karli hai thodi booze
There's Party On My Mind
Hai Horsey Horsey Ride,
Cause Saturday Hai Night,
Aur Music Bhi Hai Right,
There's Party On My Mind*
The Party was full on Swing. All the youngsters were present there to have a gala time. People Entering, Some dancing to the beats of the Music, Some near the drinks counter enjoying drinks and chatting with their friends. But something was missing or was it someone?
"Hey Buddy, Did you see Kriya around?"
"No Yaar, I haven't seen her"" the guy shrugged and left.
"Kriya come fast yaar" Shouted Sharon
"Coming" replied Kriya throwing things here and there and in a matter of seconds, the whole room was in a mess.
*You Are My Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Hello Honey Bunny.* Rang Kriya's Cell.
"Haan Rey, Kya hua"? answered Kriya whilst searching for her lost earring.
"Kiri, where are you?"
"Ghar pe" Exclaimed Kriya
"What? You are still at home?" questioned Rey.(Look)
"Haan, Actually lost my earring somewhere, just searching for it" pouted Kriya.
"Kiri, please come soon, I am getting bored without you"
"What?"
"I mean you and Sharon re, You know that I don't attend any parties without you guys."
"Haa Rey, I'll hurry up. Ok"
"Ok, Come Soon, Bye"
"Excuse me Rey, Do you know where is Kriya?"
"Who are you?"
"I am Vansh, You don't remember? The other day she was teaching me dance."
"Yeah, Do you know where is she?
"Ummm, Why do you think, I'll tell where she is"
"You're her boyfriend."
"Woah !! Gimme a Break Man. She is just a friend of mine."
"Ok, Still tell me where is she?"
"How will I know..? I'm not her secretary dude."
"Why are you being so rude to me since two days?"
"Why would I be rude to you?""
"Yes, you are !"
"Ok whatever, listen I don't know where is she that's all."
"Hmm, Thanks Bye"
Rey was irritated by his own emotions. He didn't know why he was behaving like this. He well knew the fact that Kriya hadn't arrived yet. So why didn't he tell him this fact simply?
"Aaaraggghhh why did I fight with this guy? What has gone in to me?" Rey murmured to himself.
All of sudden something beautiful caught his eyes. He lost all his thought. She was looking stunning in that Red frock with high heals and pendent hanging around her neck.
Stunned would be an understatement. Reyansh's state was beyond words, He never imagined. The naughty, Kittenish, sweet girl can look so sensual. He had never seen her in such attire in any party. She would always be her usual with those Jeans and Jackets, looking cool as ever. She was never like those bimbos.
"Heya, Mr. Singhania" Kriya (Look) waved her hand.
"Whats up Rey?" Sharon (Look) hugged him.
"Reyyy... Reyyy.." Kriya shouted to bring him back to senses.
"Umm..Heya Girls, when did you arrive?" he asked hugging them.
"Where were you lost?" Asked Kriya.
"Aahh...Nothing!"
"Acha tell me how am I looking?" Kriya asked twirling around.
"Isn't she looking 'RED HAWT MIRCHI?" questioned Sharon.
"What was the need to wear this..?" - Rey asked furiously.
"What?" - Kriya asked.
"Obviously, just look at the atmosphere around. Everyone is busy starring you only."
"Not again Rey, Why are you acting like a possessive Boyfriend? Urghh" Kriya replied and left the place getting irritated by his behavior
"Guys, I don't want any fights here, Do you guys get that" Ordered Sharon
"Okie Mommy" Said Kriya and Rey like small kids who are caught stealing chocolates.
"Hey Kriya" Shouted someone from crowd.
"Yeh Kaun bola bey?" Asked a confused Kriya
"Hey Kriya, Here"
"Oh Hey Vansh!" Exclaimed Kriya.
"Not again" said an annoyed Rey, "Iss Vansh k bache ko toh mai chodunga nahi"
"Kriya you look Sexy" complimented Vansh.
"Excuse Me?" replied Kriya who was starting to feel uncomfortable under Vansh continuous gaze.
"Uhh...I mean beautiful and Stunning" Vansh corrected his sentence.
"So did you dance with your Girlfriend?" asked Rey.
"Nope, She said she does not want to dance." said Vansh making a Oh-Not-So Sad Face.
"So why did you come here?" hassled Rey.
"I came here to ask someone to dance with me."
"Who?" asked the trio in unison
"You?" Said Vansh pointing towards Reyansh.
"What?" asked a shocked Reyansh.
"What tujhe Rey ke saath Dance karna hai? Are you okay?" asked Sharon.
"I was just kidding Shar" Laughed Vansh
"Don't Shar Me" replied Sharon equally irritated with Vansh's behaviour.
"Woah, Sorry Sharon !" Said Vansh
"You better be" saying Sharon left from the place.
"Shay, wait yaar, Urrgghhh" Shouted Kriya.
"Sharon, Wait yaar, Kriya be here, I'll get Shar." Saying he left to search for Sharon.
"Kriya would you like to Dance with Me?" asked Vansh.
"Sorry Vansh, I only like to dance with Rey and Sharon at the parties" Kriya stated.
"Ohh Come on, You can't be with them your whole life, you need to get out of your shell. Aur abhi toh couple dance ho raha hai, So just one dance, Please." After a lot of pleading, she finally agreed.
"Ok, But just one dance warna mere dono Monkeys upset jayenge" She giggled.
"Sure Madame, Come" saying He lead her to the dance Floor.
Here after talking, Rey and Sharon were proceeding towards Kriya, but they could not see her where they had left, and soon they attention shifted towards the Dance floor. There Kriya and Vansh were dancing. This made Rey's eyes burn with Anger.
Here Kriya wanted to Dance to Rey but this Guy wasn't leaving her and was boosting about his talks and she with no interest was listening to him but all her focus was on Reyansh. She could see anger rising in eyes. She tried to get out Vansh's grip, but he wasn't allowing her to go.
"Vansh, Please leave me, I need to go. Rey's back." Kriya pleaded.
"What's the hurry Kriya, Rey won't be eating you." saying he gripped her waist.
"Vansh, Let go off Me." said Kriya sternly.
"What's the Rush baby" Saying he pulled her closer while Kriya started struggling to get away from him.
"DO NOT baby me, Vansh. Let go off me NOW" Kriya warned.
"What the hell !" Shouted Vansh lying on the floor rubbing his jaw where he was punched.
"Dude, This is NOT the way you behave with a girl, especially if the girl is Kriya, Reyansh's Best friend." Shouted Rey while punching him in his stomach.
"Rey chodo, You'll kill him" shouted Kriya trying to stop Reyansh who was on the verge to kill him.
"Yes, I'll kill him. How dare he touch you" with that he punched on his face.
"Rey' Kriya stopped him," Please Stop".
"Kutte Kamine, Harami, Saale Tuche Insaan, You bloody Jerk, How dare you touch, touch ki baat chodo, How dare even see my Best friend." Sharon shouted kicking him with her six inch pointed high heels. And soon some boys came in catching his collars trying to beat him up only to be stopped by Kriya.
"Guys, Leave him, Please. Bahut ho gaya." Shouted Kriya, "And you, dare you again misbehave with any other girl.". And she too kicked him with her Heels and walked off with Sharon and Pulling out Rey who was still in heat to beat him up.
"WHAT? Reyansh? He actually punched him? Itni si baat pe?" - asked a shocked Swayam.
"Hahahahaha...yes, If Kriya would not have been interrupted, that guy would have been dead"
"Sharon, please continue!"
"Ooopppss abhi nahi..! Next performance is ours after this skit. So we need to change. And we even need to boost up our friends as Kriya isn't here. They must be feeling low."
"This is not done. How could you stop at such an interesting point?"
"Aaww My Baby! Relax. I'll tell you, But now get ready. We need to rock."
"Kriyaaa... Kriyaa... Baby, where are you lost?" Ahaana was loud this time.
"Hmm...I'm here only"
"I saw that" Rohan interrupted.
"Rohan, what are you doing here? Is everything alright?" asked worried Kriya.
"Yes Dear, I just came to inform you everything is fine and you need not worry" Rohan assured her.
"Yeah, thanks for handling things so well."
"That is my work Kriya, Look I need to leave, our dance team is about to perform, Will update you with the things" Rohan left the room giving her the reports.
"Kriya, where were you lost?" Asked Ahaana
"Nothing" Kriya tried to escape.
"Thinking about some good memories?"
"Actually"
"I know yes, I can easily guess by the smile on your face."
"Dr. Please let me go and perform. Please."
"Kriya I can't. Even if I permit, Swayam will not."
"Don't worry about him. I will handle it, but please."
"Achha let me check your BP one more time after that I will decide." Dr. Ahaana left to take the medical kit.
"Universe ji, what has got into me, why are all the old memories rushing back to me?"
"But jo bhi kaho, uske baad jo Sharon ne Rey ki leg pulling ki thi, that was real fun" saying this she smiled.
Rey reached the backstage where the gang was ready standing. They were nervous.
"Common guys, relax Kriya aajayegi." Rey tried to make them normal.
"Wo aa bhi jayegi to kya fayada..? She's not going to perform." Replied Vishakha.
"She will definitely come." Rey announced.
"No ways dude." - Swayam interrupted from behind who just entered the area.
"Swayam, listen let her perform, please..!"
"Rey, I said na no, that means no only. And I didn't expect this from you at least. You should be the one most concerned"
"Yes, That's the reason I am telling you, let her perform, that's her real happiness." Rey answered.
"Excuse me everyone, I have a news for all of you" - Rohan Announced.
"What happened suddenly?" Swayam asked.
"Don't tell us that there is another problem." Simmi said.
"Yea, cause without Kriya we can't handle things at this time now." Vicky added.
"Guys, listen to him first" Rey suggested.
"Yeah sure." Everybody agreed.
"Thanks Rey and guys everything is fine. It's just that your performance is shifted to 4th last slot." Rohan explained.
"But why?" - Nil asked
"I don't know. I got a call few minutes back. So you guys relax. Now you have time as there are two more acts before yours." - Rohan explained.
"In that case we can take some more rest and have some snacks." Vicky said rubbing his stomach.
"Bhukhad" Vishakha taunted.
"Mere babu ko aisa mat bola Vish" Neha pouted.
"Urghh Kagu-Bahu" - All shout in unison.
All left the place except for ReYam.
"Rey, I don't know what to say"
"Swayam, dude we can talk later on please. Now its not the right time and place."
Saying this Rey was about to leave. Sharon entered both glanced at each other and Rey left.
"Sharon, common on tell me further please" - Swayam requested.
"Swayam, did you talk to Reyansh?"
"No, He denied saying anything as of now."
"I understand. He must have fought with Kriya." Sharon said concerned
You are concerned for Reyansh? A while before you were shouting"
"Yes, but he too is or was my best friend. I know things are changed now. But I want them to be back as before."
"Really?" - Swayam was amazed with her words.
"Yes because I know they both still love each other. They still feel the same way"
"Hmm...Do you think Kriya will agree? I mean how did they break up?
"It's a long story Swayam."
"Then start narrating"
"You sound so desperate Swayam"
"Haan, Kyunki aaj tak...".
"Guys, VP sir is looking for you, Meet him once" Rohan interrupted.
"Ok, we are coming"
The gang performance was finally there. They all warmed up. They were nervous.
"Kriya? You?" Vishakha said surprised.
"Kriya, What are you doing here? questioned Swayam, "You should be taking rest"
"Please Let me Perform Swayam" Pleaded Kriya
"NO WAY!"
"Sway, please yaar."
"Kriya, I said NO means a BIG NO." said Swayam sternly.
"Swayam, let her perform yaar." Rey interrupted.
"Rey, Shut Up for now. You are one who's manipulating her" shouted Swayam," But listen I won't be compromising with her health."
"Reyansh, Sway is Right. Kri, you won't perform. Topic closed." Ordered Sharon.
"Shar" Kriya whinned.
"Don't Shar me again Kriya" said Sharon sternly.
"Guys, Please yaar. I am fine now. And I have had my food. I can perform. Dr. Ahaana has permitted me to perform." Pouted Kriya.
This was enough for Reyansh to get lost in his Kriya-Land. But all his plans to admire her face went into drains when Swayam came forward trying to tell her that it wasn't the right time.
"Kiri, you know na, nothing comes before your happiness for me or Sharon, But please don't make it difficult for us." Swayam cupped her face making Rey burn in jealousy.
"I don't think so" Rey commented.
"Rey you are judging my friendship and concern wrong" Swayam replied.
"Ohh really? Then permit her, why this emotional drama?" Rey taunted.
"Stop it Rey" Sharon interrupted.
"What happened to you suddenly?" Asked Swayam.
"You are asking what happened to me? You are talking about her happiness. And you aren't letting her perform, So for your information, let me tell you she finds peace, happiness and pain all in her dance. So let her perform." Explained Rey.
"She is my best friend. I have the right to decide." Swayam replied in angry tone.
"And she is my..." - Rey gripped Swayam's collar in anger. He can't bear anyone mentioning her his except him.
"Reyyy..." - Kriya shouted.
Soon he came to senses. He realized what he just did few seconds back.
"I am sorry" he apologized
"It's okay" Replied Swayam.
He well knows the reason of this reaction.
"Swayam" Dr. Ahaana called out for him.
"Dr. Ahaana?"
"Swayam, you can let Kriya perform. She is all fine now. And I don't find any reason to stop her now." assured Ahaana.
"Swayam, Sharon, Guys Please" Kriya pleaded.
"Ok fine, You can perform now, Stop making those faces, You know they always work. Emotional Blackmailer you are." Swayam made a face.
"Ok Fine" Sharon too agreed.
"Oh Swayam! I Love you guys so much" Kriya said joyfully kissing both their cheeks while both kissed her again.
"She can go around saying I love you to everybody, but when it comes to me, She becomes mute and she freaking kissed that Swayam but when I wanted to kiss her she pushed me out of the room." hissed Rey.
"Kriya, get ready fast" Shouted Vicky making everybody jump on their places, "All arrangements are done, we have to perform now."
"Guys, please welcome our college's best Dance Team, The D3 gang." the host announced on stage. The gang entered holding hands.
"Guys, lets give our best today" encouraged Swayam.
The gang performed various forms giving no reason for anyone to point out any of thier mistakes. The whole auditorium errupted in cheers after the performance. Everybody was super happy after getting such good response from people. The happiest was Rey after seeing Kriya's smile and her performance.
"Wohooo, Congrats guys, Kya performnace tha. Awesome" Congratulated Rey.
Everybody thanked him except Kriya who was lost in her own world, thinking before their break up, How after every performance Rey used to hug her and pick her up and twirl her.
"Kriya, There are only 2 acts left after that you have to perform" Informed Simmi.
"But guys, Swayam has to submit the delegates. He won't be able to perform." said Sharon.
"So she will perform a Solo interrupted Rey.
"But they were scheduled for a Duo" said Vishakha
"But Swayam can't perform"
"Guys Guys Guys, I was thinking that Kriya should do a Solo and we haven't done our final rehearsals and these files are very important, they can't be postponed. So why not Kriya's Solo? And wouldn't want to watch to Kriya dance?" said Swayam.
"Ok fine" everybody agreed and Kriya left to get ready.
"Hey unverse ji, what do I do now? I am so confused" Complained Kriya," Haaye universe ji jaldi se koi idea dedo"
"Kitni pagal hai meri Sunshine, abhi bhi apne universe ji ko daant rahi hai" Smiled Rey," Aapne bhi sahi piece banaya hai mere liye." He said looking upwards.
"Universe Ji" Whined Kriya
"Main kuch help kardun Sunshine?" asked Rey making Kriya jump in her place.
"What are you doing here?" asked a shocked Kriya.
"Don't you really know?
"Naa..hhii"
"Waise Thank You, Sunshine"
"Th...aannk You Ky..unn?
"Tumne meri baat jo maani, You performed for me na?"
"Oh hello, Mr. Mr. Don't give yourself so much importance, I did not perform for you" Kriya bursted out.
"Ohh Come on Sunshine, we both know, why you are here."
"Oh Shut Up, Reyansh"
"Rey, Its Rey for you"
"Leave, I have to get ready"
"I have no problem, you can get ready, I'll wait here"
"What?"
"Do you have any problem, If I wait here?"
"Mr. Reyansh, I said Leave. Right now!"
"Whats the Rush Kriya?" saying he grabbed her by waist.
"What The..."
"Shush" He hushed her keeping a finger in her lip.
"Baatcutter, You are still the same Stubborn. But I am Reyansh, your Rey. I know how to make you quiet.You know that"
"Aah" Shouted Rey,"Kriya this is so mean, Do you have any biting disorder? You keep on giving me bites? My cheeks, hands, Fingers, everywhere I have your teeth mark."
"Kaatu nahi toh aur kya karu?, You boost yourself so much Reyansh"
"Rey" He stated," well you will have to pay for this" he said showing her mark.
"Wh.aat do you m.eee...an?"
"You very well know what I mean?" saying this he inched forward and took her lips into his.
Shiv Shakti
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