It has been 3 years since Taani and Rey broke up. Taani went back to Jodhpur to pursue her MBA. After completing her MBA, Taani was placed in a reputed event management company and soon became a successful event manager. However, she lost touch with everyone except for Swayam as he was her only support during such tough times. She was so much affected by the break-up that she only kept things to herself, and was no longer the bubbly self she used to be during college times.
The D3 group continued to give mind-blowing performances and soon attained fame. Rey was now an integral part of D3. After the break-up, things began changing so fast that he did not find the right chance to explain Taani the real reason behind it. From outside, he the cool dude for his friends, but from inside he was totally empty.
The whole gang was rehearsing for an event when Swayam received a call. He spoke for quite a long time, so much that he missed the rehearsal. After what seemed like hours, he returned back to the rehearsal hall, with a huge grin plastered on his face.
Rey: Kya hua Swayam? You seem very happy.
Swayam: Ab baat hi aisi hai. College se phone aaya tha. They are organising a reunion party for our batch.
Everyone hooted and gave hi-5s to each other. At first Rey was happy, but then he became upset. For him apart from dancing, the other memory attached to the college was Taani. He missed her bubbly and enthusiastic nature, her hazel brown eyes, her smile and also her cutely weird antics. The change in his expression did not go unnoticed by Swayam. He pulled Rey to a corner and spoke to him.
Swayam: Missing Taani?
Rey: Tujhe kaise pata?
Swayam: Tera best friend hun. Itna to credit de yaar.
Rey smiled a little. Swayam sighed and spoke to him again.
Swayam: I am still in touch with Taani. Problem ye hai ki jab tune use break-up kiya to vo puri taah se toot chuki thi. Vo tera naam bhi nahi sunna chahti hai. Jab bhi main tere baare mei baat karta hun, to vo topic ko divert karti hai.
Rey's face fell again. He had not expected such a reaction from her. He was sincerely waiting for a chance to explain Taani the whole situation, but he did not get to do so. Swayam looked at him and spoke again.
Swayam: Aise muh kyun latkaya hai tune? Tune hi to kaha tha ki tu use woo karke apne life ko beautiful banayega. Tu haar mat maan.
Rey: Par vo to mujhse milna hi nahi chahti hai, baat karna to dur ki baat hai. Main karun to kya karun?
Swayam: Don't lose hope. Vo party mein zarur aayegi. Mauka dhundte hi usse baat kar lena. Baaki main handle karlunga.
Rey: Par tu karega kya?
Swayam: Teri help.
Saying so he went back to his rehearsals, leaving behind a confused Rey.
Next day at the party
The next day, everyone except Swayam and Sharon gathered at the college premises. They all looked at each other and went into a flashback mode, recalling all the memories, whether good or bad.
But for Rey, it was something more than good or bad. His mind kept telling him that Taani has moved on in life and that he should do the same. But his heart was telling him exactly the opposite. It was a hope which began to rise that maybe Taani will at least listen to him, and he would accept her final call, whatever it would be. Hoping her final call to be positive, he motivated himself and then spoke to the gang.
Rey: Guys, Swayam aur Sharon kahan hai?
Simmi: Vo dono ek saath aayenge. Couple hain, so it is obvious that they will take their own sweet time.
Everyone started laughing, even Rey smiled. Then Vicky went to Rey, kept his hand on his shoulder and spoke to him
Vicky: Arre cheer up Rey!! Vo dono aajayenge. Itna sad mat ho. Chalo guys, andar chalte hain.
They all went inside and explored their college once again, recalling all their memories. They met their old teachers and chatted with them. They then saw their old VP sir, who is now currently the principal of this college. He approached them and spoke
VP: So, the D3 team. Kaise ho tum sab?
Gang: Very good sir.
VP: I am very happy ki tum log is level tak pahunche ho. Tumne ek hobby ko as career chose kiya, and your efforts have paid off. And in doing so, you have brought laurels to this college. I feel so proud that you have been a part of this college, and have been my students. Main Jahan bhi jaata hun, tumhara example quote karta hun. Very well done guys!!!
The gang smiled and thanked him. After talking to him for sometime, they went to the atrium where the party was being held.
Vicky: Arre yaar, abhi tak Swayam aur Sharon nahi aaye! Kahan reh gaye ye dono?
Simmi: Arre Vicky relax, they are on their way.
As soon as Simmi said this, they heard a voice.
Swaron: Hum tumhare piche hi hain. Zara mudhke to dekh.
The whole gang turned around to see Swayam and Sharon, along with another beautiful girl. The whole gang exclaimed loudly
Gang: TAANI!
The whole gang rushed to meet her except Rey. He was just glued to his place. It had been 3 long years before he finally saw her. The wait was indeed torturous and painful. And it was relief, no sorry, heavenly seeing her in front of his eyes. She looked the same, except the fact that confidence and success was reflecting on her face. This was the Taani with whom he wanted to spend his entire life with.
Taani was busy greeting the gang when her eyes fell on his face. Even for her also, the wait was painful. She had realised after the break-up that it was necessary for her to prove her worth and talent. Yes she was successful, yet she was not happy, as something was constantly missing.
While they were busy looking at each other, VP sir made an announcement
VP: I would like to extend a warm welcome to the alumni of this college. There have been many memories associated with your batch, and all of them are embedded for life. The famous dance group is a part of this batch. Not to forget the brilliant leaders we had during your time. Rey, Taani, Swayam and Sharon, the level of leadership, friendship and even team spirit you all have shown is brilliant.
The atrium was filled with the sound of applause. The whole gang smiled and in the midst of it, Taani and Rey looked at each other
(LLHH, TR BG)
VP: Now the music club of this college will sing a song.
This bought them back to reality and they looked at the stage. The band came on stage amidst the applause. The lead singer (LS) then spoke to the audience.
LS: This song is dedicated to all those people who are in love, who are near yet so far from each other.
o laagi tum se man ki lagan
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
(The singer sang these lines)
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
(Rey slowly looked at Taani)
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
(Taani looked at Rey)
gali gali ghume dil tujhe dhundhe
gali gali ghume dil tujhe dhundhe tere bin tarase nayan
(Rey looked at Taani intently, conveying that he missed her very much and he was incomplete without her)
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
(Taani then looked away from Rey and went and stood in a corner, trying to avoid his gaze)
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
(Rey then sighed, and he also walked away to join the rest of the gang)
aa ja o meri jaan, mere dil ka jahaan
maange teri khabar, dhundhe tera nishaan
(Rey went into flashback mode, at the time he was totally broken and he shouted out loud that he loved her)
laagi tum se man ki lagan
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
(He came out of the flashback mode, and wiped away the tear which pricked his eye)
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
(Taani looked at him with tears pricking her eyes)
gali gali ghume dil tujhe dhundhe
gali gali ghume dil tujhe dhundhe, tere bin tarase nayan
(Taani recalled the time when he had confessed his love for her)
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
(Taani came back and then walked and stood beside Swayam)
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
(Both are lost somewhere, with broken hearts trying hard to stop crying, lest they give away their real thoughts)
tera tujhako saunp de kya laagat hai mor
mera mujhamen kuchh naaheen jo hovat so tor
tere bin mera man, jaise ban me hiran
jaise pagali pawan
(Rey then again looked at Taani tearfully, trying to say: What would it cost me to return to you my claim on you? and also that there's nothing in me of mine. It's all yours. Without you, life is not the same. Without you, I am not the same. Please give this relationship another chance, I promise I will not let you down...)
laagi tum se man ki lagan
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
lagan laagi tum se man ki lagan
(Taani was not able to withstand his intense gaze. It had taken all the strength in her not to give in, but as time passed it was becoming very difficult for her. She then informed Swayam that she was leaving as she got an urgent call from her office. Saying so, she left the party early)
aa aa...
(Rey had just turned away to wipe his tears. He then turned back only to find Taani missing. He looked here and there but could not find her. His heart skipped a beat. He too left the party and ran out of the college to look for her)
pa da sa re ga re re sa, pa da sa re ga re re sa, ma ga re
pa da sa re ga re re sa
(It had started to rain outside. Taani kept running on the streets, crying silently. The rain washed away her tears. It looked as if nature was also crying on seeing these lovers apart)
pa da sa re ga re sa, pa ma ga re sa, pa da sa re ga re re sa
(Rey too ran on the streets to look for her, crying and calling Taani's name in pain)
sa re ga ma, ma ga dha pa
(They kept on running, with pain in their hearts, unaware of their surroundings)
sa ni dha ni dha pa, dha pa ma pa ma ga, dha ma re ga pa
(They collided with each other. Taani was about to fall when Rey held her securely in his arms, thus preventing her from getting hurt)
(LLHH, TR BG)
Rey: Taani please meri baat suno.
Taani: Aap yehi kehna chahte ho ki ye break-up ek natak tha, mujhe sahi raasta dikhane ke liye.
Rey(shocked): Tumhe kaise pata?
Taani: Aaane se pehle mujhe bhai aur Sharon ne sab bata diya tha...
Taani then stood straight, looking at Rey. She was angry with him. She tried to run away but he caught hold of her wrist and pulled her towards him and made her face him.
Rey: I am sorry Taani. Please mujhe maaf kardo.
As soon as he said these lines, Taani started beating him on his chest and spoke tearfully.
Taani: Mere bhalai ke liye aapne itna bada step liya. Aapne mujhe hurt kiya. Magar use bhi zyaada aapne apne aap ko aur hurt kiya. Aap mujhse itna pyaar kaise kar sakte ho Rey?
Rey then cupped her face and gently wiped away her tears. He then spoke to her.
Rey: Kyunki tum mere liye bahut precious ho Taani. Aur shayad agar main tumse baat karta to tum mere baat ko seriously nahi leti. Mujhe laga ki tumhe ek jhatke ki zarurat thi, so maine kiya. Main nahi chahta tha ki tum apne talent ko waste karo.
They then hugged each other. They both wept in each other's arms for quite a long time. They looked into each other's eyes and found themselves and their love embedded there. They might be not speaking verbally, but their eyes did the talking. Then finally Taani spoke
Taani: Promise me Rey, ki aap kabhi mujhse door nahi jaayenge.
Rey: You are my life Taani. I will never ever think about going away from you. Ye 3 saal tumhare bina kaise guzare hain sirf main hi jaanta hun. And I also promise ki aaj ke baad aise khyaal kabhi bhi nahi sochunga.
She smiled and hugged him. Finally she found peace and relief. Rey kissed her on her hair and held her tight, promising that he will never let go off her.
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