11:30 PM, Mahlotra House.

Manik: Dad, this is not the right way to do it.

Manik's dad: Now you're going to teach me how to do it? I have more experience than you.

Manik: But Dad, you're not doing it the right way. Let me do it; you're making it worse, and it's almost 12 o'clock.

Manik's dad looked at him for a moment and then handed the work to Manik.

Manik: Now look at me, Dad. Let me show you how to do this.

After 5 minutes, Manik was done with the work. He was happy and looked at his dad, saying,

Manik: Dad, look at this! I told you I could do it.

Manik's dad, patting his back: Yup, now it looks perfect. Nyonika will be happy to see this.

Manik: Yes, Mom will be very happy.

(Tomorrow is Nyonika's birthday, and today at 12, they are going to surprise her. So, the father-son duo, Manik and his dad, are making a cake for her. After putting in so much hard work, the cake is finally ready.)

Manik: Dad, let's go. It's already 11:55.

Manik's dad: Yeah, come on. Let's go.

(They reach Nyonika's bedroom, enter, and find her sleeping.)

Manik: Dad, it's 12. On the count of 3, okay?

Manik's dad: Yes, okay.

Manik: 3, 2, 1...

(They both shout, "Happy birthday!")

(Nyonika wakes up suddenly, startled by the shouts. She sees Manik and Mr. Malhotra and they both start singing the birthday song.)

Manik and Mr. Malhotra: "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Mom/Nyonika, happy birthday to you."

(Nyonika looks at them, confused.)

(Manik goes and sits beside Nyonika, saying:)

Manik: Mom, I wish you a very happy birthday. (He kisses her cheek.)

Nyonika: Thank you, my baby.

(Mr. Malhotra also sits beside her.)

Mr. Malhotra: Happy birthday, sweetheart. (He kisses her cheek.)

(Nyonika blushes and says:)

Nyonika: Thank you, Ronit. (They both look into each other's eyes.)

Manik: Okay, enough, my lovely parents. You can continue this later. Let's first cut the cake.

Mr. Malhotra: Yes, come on, Nyonika. Let's cut the cake.

(Manik brings the cake, and Nyonika takes the knife while Manik and Mr. Malhotra start singing the birthday song. Nyonika cuts the cake and feeds the first bite to Mr. Malhotra, then to Manik, and they also feed cake to her.)

Nyonika: Thank you so much for all of this.

Mr. Malhotra: It's not over yet, Nyonika. Tomorrow, we are throwing a party for your birthday bash.

Nyonika: Oh, do we really need a party? There's no need for all of this.

Manik: Mom, there is a need for all of this. You will not say no to us. Tomorrow is your day, and you will enjoy it to the fullest.

Mr. Malhotra: Yes, Nyonika. It's your day tomorrow. Just enjoy it.

Nyonika: Thank you so much, both of you.

Manik: Aww, Mom, I love you. Just relax and enjoy. Now, I am going. Bye. Good night, Mom and Dad.

Nyonika/Mr. Malhotra: Good night, beta.

(Next day, Khanna house)

(The Khanna family is having breakfast since it's Sunday, and Nandini doesn't have school today. Nandini's father speaks:)

Apporav (Nandini's father): Ragini and Nandini, get ready at 7 PM. This evening, we have to go to the party.

Ragini: Which party?

Apporav: Sorry, I forgot to tell you yesterday. Do you remember my friend Ronit?

Ragini: Who is Ronit?

Apporav: The astrologer.

Ragini: Oh, yes, I remember. He came to Mr. Arora's housewarming party.

Apporav: Yes, today is his wife's birthday, so there's a party for thatRagini: Oh, that's nice. We will be ready at 7.

Nandini: Uncle is an astrologer?

Apporav: Yes, Nandini. He is a well-known astrologer and a very good friend of mine. And as far as I remember, his son is also in 12th grade.

Nandini: Oh, okay. (But she is lost in her own thoughts.)

Apporav: What's wrong, Nandini? What are you thinking?

Nandini (smiling): Nothing, Papa. I'm done with breakfast. I'm going upstairs. I have to study for tomorrow's test because I won't have time in the evening.

Ragini/Apporav: Okay, beta.

(She goes to her room, takes out her mobile phone, and starts dialing a number repeatedly.)

Nandini: Ruhi, yaar, pick up the call. I have to tell you something important. (She keeps dialing the number and finally, it gets answered.)

Nandini: Ruhi, you never pick up the call on time, yaar. I've been calling you for so long. Now, will you say something?

Ruhi: Okay, relax, Nandini. Take a deep breath and then tell me what happened. You called me 10 times in just 5 minutes. I was in the washroom. Is everything fine, Nandini?

Nandini: Yes, everything is fine. I just wanted to tell you something.

Ruhi: Oh, okay. So, tell me, what do you want to share?

Nandini: Well, today we're going to a party at my father's friend's place.

Ruhi (sarcastically): So, you called me to tell me that you're going to a party? Wow, Nandini, I'm so happy for you.

Nandini (annoyed): Ruhi, yaar...

Ruhi (controlling her laughter): Okay, sorry, sorry. Now tell me what's the matter.

Nandini (excitedly): Listen, I told you that today I'm going to a party at my father's friend's place. Well, you know my father's friend is an astrologer.

Ruhi: So?

Nandini: Idiot! He's an astrologer, so we can ask him about our future. Will I be able to pass this entrance exam or not? What does my future hold?

Ruhi (excitedly): Oh, God, yes, Nandini! You should definitely ask him. Knowing your future in advance, wow!

Nandini: Yes, I'm so excited for the party now.

Ruhi: Me too! Please ask for me as well.

Nandini: Obviously, Ruhi. Is it even a question? I will definitely ask for you.

Ruhi: Aww, thank you.

Nandini: Okay, now I have to study for tomorrow's test because I won't get time in the evening.

Ruhi: Okay, dearie. Bye and enjoy the party.

Nandini: Bye.

Precap- Manan meet

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Few words  about Mahlotra  family

Nandini is going to the party at manik place I am exited what about you all

Few words for Ruhi and Nandini

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