JEALOUSY

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just then music began to play on stage
" kabhi jo badal barse " filled the air

Kabhi Jo badal barse main dekhu tujhe
Aankhein bhar ke tu lage mujhe
Pehli barish Ki dua
Tere pehlu main reh lu main khud ko pagal keh lu tu gam de ya khushiya seh lu sathiya

As the song stared shivi placed her one hand on dev's shoulder and the other one on his hand, and dev reciprocated by placing his one hand on her waist and holding her hand they began to dance perfectly in sync

Koi nahi tere siva mera yahaan

Manzilein hain meri to sab yahaan

Mita de sabhi aaja faasle
Main chahoon mujhe mujhse baant le
Zara sa mujhme tu jhaank le
Main hoon kya

song enchod through the hall as dev spun shivi around holding her hand and then pulled her close lifting her off the ground he twirled her around holding her in his arms their eyes locked on each other's

The crowd was memerized unable to believe that these two were the same people who had been fighting just moments ago shivansh eyes turned red with anger , his knuckles white as he clenched his fist tightly he gritted his teeth ayansh looked at him confused by his behavior

The music stopped and the hall erupted in applause and cheers ayansh and rudra joined in clapping enthusiastically but shivansh's hand remained same clenched into fist the sound of applause brought him back to reality and he glared at rudra " why are they clapping so much it was a terrible dance " shivansh said irritation evident in his voice

" do you have a problem with your eyes the dance was amazing and their chemistry was perfect " ayansh said with a smirk having understood why shivansh was behaving this way shivansh shot a furious glance at the pair but said nothing

The principal's eyes widened in shock as he turned to professor sinha and asked " are these the same dev and shivi who were fighting just moments ago " professor sinha merely nodded and smiled his eyes fixed on the duo

On the stage dev and shivi stood calmly thier eyes scanning the crowd professor sinha stepped onto the stage and gestured for them to leave and they made their way backstage as soon as they reached the wings ayesha and kritika swooped in hugging them tightly

" wow what a dance you two did it was amazing " kritika exclaimed her eyes shining with admiration

" but why were you two fighting like dogs and cats " aryan asked his brow furrowed in concern

" it was all because of him " shivi said pointing to dev

Dev's eyes narrowed and he shot back " don't lie you started it don't even think about lying , or eles "

" enough both of you " vihaan interrupted his voice laced with irritation the two fell silent

Professor sinha's voice boomed through the mice once more announcing the next performer, kritika and aryan took the stage and the crowd erupted into cheers and hooting

Rudra's eyes widened as he gazed at kritika but he quickly composed himself then music started

Talab hai tu tu hai nasha gulaam hai dil ye tera
Khul ke zara jee loon tujheaaja meri saanson mein aa
Talab hai tu tu hai nasha gulaam hai dil ye tera
Talab hai tu tu hai nasha gulaam hai dil ye tera
Mareez-e-ishq hoon main kar de dawa
Haath rakh de tu dil pe zara
Oh-oh haath rakh de tu dil pe zara

As As the music began Kritika's eyes sparkled and aryan smile lit up the stage aryan hand held kritika's his finger intertwined with her's as he spun her around pulling her close their eyes locked they dance in perfectly sync the crowd watched , memerized as they twirled and spun to the music

Rudra's expression remained impassive his eyes fixed internally on the duo his hands clenched into fist and Shivansh noticed a smirk spreading across his face " they're really good aren't they their chemistry is amazing " shivansh said his voice low

Rudra's gaze snapped at shivansh his eyes flashing with anger before returning to the stage ayansh observed the exchange, sensing that something was off about rudra's behavior the smile that usually played in rudra's lips was absent replace by a mask of indifferent

The music stopped and kritika and aryan's performance come to an end thye excited the stage leaving the crowd in awe

Professor sinha stepped back onto the stage a warm smile on his face as he announced the next performers, ruhi and shivam from the 3rd year, as he descended the steps he took a seat

The stage lit up with the arrival of a new pair ruhi and shivam who stood confidently their eyes locked on each other's, the music began and professor sinha's eyes widened in shock as he recognized the familiar tune

His expression change from calm to concerned and he quickly excused himself hurrying backstage

The backstage area was bustling with students but Professor sinha's eyes scanned the crowd until he spotted ayesha, shivi, Kritika, vihaan, dev, and aryan gathered in a corner ayesha's face was red with anger, her eyes flashing with indignation while kritika looked determined her arms crossed over her chest shivi and dev exchanged worried glance while vihaan and aryan seemed puzzled

" these two are performing to the same song you were supposed to dance to " professor sinha said, his voice laced with concern

" and the dance steps are identical, how is this possible " he asked looking at ayesha and vihaan with a mixture of confusion and concern

Ayesha's expression changed as a realization dawned on her she took a deep breath her eyes narrowing as she recall the events of the previous days " i know how this happened " she said, her voice is firm and resolute everyone's eyes turned to her eager to her explanation

" if you know then tell me " professor sinha urged his brow furrowed in concern

Ayesha turned to vihaan, her eyes locking onto his " vihaan do you remember when we were practicing yesterday, i mentioned seeing someone by the window right " vihaan nodded in confirmation his eyes widening as he understand where ayesha was going with this

" i'm 100% sure it was these two they must have seen us practicing and copied our dance and song " ayesha said her anger boiling over her voice rose, and her hands clenched into fist

She turned to professor sinha her eyes pleading for understanding " i'm telling the truth sir they stole our song and dance " ayesha said her voice tinged with sadness and frustration

Professor sinha's expression softened but he still looked concerned

" but we don't have any proof why would seniors do something like that " he asked, his voice laced with skepticism

Kritika stepped forward her eyes flashing with indignation " of course sir for the trophy, since we joined this college we've been winning the trophy, their ego must be hurt " she said, her voice filled with conviction

" and don't worry about proof I'll get it " kritika added with a determined smile

" now how will you two perform " professor sinha asked, his brow furrowed with deep concern his eyes scanning ayesha and vihaan's determined face with a mix of worry and curiosity

Ayesha and vihaan exchanged a confident glance their face set with resolve

" don't worry about it sir just sit back and relax, well take care of it when our turn come " vihaan said with reassuring smile his voice calm, confident and laced with a hint of defiance

Professor sinha looked puzzled his expression mix of worry and curiosity but he returned to his seat nonetheless his eyes still fixed the duo with a lingering sense of unease

Shortly after ruhi and shivam finished their performance and headed backstage where they were greeted by dev, vihaan, ayesha and shivi

Ruhi smirked and approached them " how was our performance juniors " she asked her voice laced with desire for approval and admiration

Ayesha smirk back her lip curling up in a curve her eyes gleaming with confidence " it was great, now stand right there and watch our performance " ayesha said, her voice dripping with confidence and competitiveness ruhi's smirk faltred slightly at ayesha's word a hint of unease flickering across her face

Professor sinha announced the final performance his voice booming through the hall filling the room with excitement

" and now it's the 2nd year students ayesha and Vihaan's turn " the students erupted into cheers and applause

Ayesha and Vihaan stepped onto the stage the spotlight bathing them in a warm glow

ayansh's gaze softened as he looked at ayesha a fleeting look of admiration crossing his voice before his expression quickly returned to normal his eyes veiled hiding his true emotions, and the music began

Mere bina main rehna laga hoon
Teri hawa main behna laga hoon
Jaane mein kaise tera hua hoon
Mujhe toh lagta hai main shayad
Tere dil ki dua hoon

Vihaan took ayesha's hand pulling her close his eyes locked on her's filled with adoration he placed his hand on her waist and song progressed

Haan tujhko jo paayaa
Haan toh jeena aaya
Ab ye lamha thahar jaaye
Tham jaaye bas jaaye
Hum dono ke darmiyaan

With a tender smile he guide her across the dance floor their bodies swaying in perfect harmony he spun her around his fingers intertwined with her's

Pehle se zyada main jee raha hoon
Jabse main tere dil se juda hoon
Raahon pe teri main toh chala hoon
Too meri manzil hai
Tere kadmon pe bas rukne laga hoon

The audience captivated by their performance the hall filled the cheers and applause, backstage ruhi and shivam watched with growling anger their faces twisted in frustration their eyes burning with envy

As the performance concluded students and teachers applauded widly their faces alight with admiration professor sinha beamed with pride his eyes shining with joy a warm smile spreading across his face

Rudra and shivansh were thoroughly impressed, ayansh however watched ayesha with a unreadable expression his eyes fixed on ayesha his emotions hidden behind a mask his true feelings unknown

Tujhko jo paayaa
Haan toh jeena aaya
Ab ye lamha thahar jaaye
Tham jaaye bas jaaye
Hum dono ke darmiyaan

Teri nazar mein nayi si ada hai
Naya sa nasha bhi ghula hai
Kahin dino se bandh tha badal
Jo tere hi baalon mein khula hai
Teri hadon mein meri basar hai
Ab tujhe bhi jaana kiddhar hai

Tujhko jo paayaa
Haan toh jeena aaya
Ab ye lamha thahar jaaye
Tham jaaye bas jaaye
Hum dono ke darmiyaan

As the final notes of the song faded away vihaan dropped to one knee in front of ayesha his finger moving deftly over the strings of his guitar the melody was hauntingly beautiful and ayesha's eyes sparkled with delight as she listen to vihaan's soulful rendition

The crowd erupted into cheers and applause with students whistling and hooting in appreciation the teachers smiled, clearly impressed by duo .

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