Next day the JMC team went to see the hotel construction area. The area was sealed for the new building hotel. The labourers working in the site while the engeneers and other managers were discussing. Today it's only Mr.  Takahashi who was leading the group to the site.

"This the new developing hotel. There are still months to get it completed. But before that we want prepare how it's going to be once it's construction is done" Mr. Takahashi pointed towards the building.

"This area is comfortable. I guess once this hotel is done, it will crowded" Mr. Dharm said while Mr. Takahashi smiled.

"I hope the same Mr. Dharm" Mr. Takahashi replied with his thick Japanese accent. "The demo you have shown previously, it was impressive. After we the the review of two other companies we will arrange the board meeting to announce the result"

"Thank you, whatever you will will choose will be better for the new hotel. Even if we don't work together for this, I will be the well-wisher at the side" Mr. Dharm's words flattered Mr. Takahashi so much that he grinned widely.

"You are understanding Mr. Dharm. I am glad you have joined in this project. Let me show you around" Mr. Takahashi led the group to the back side of the hotel where a small house was built.

"This area will be the garden at back. We are not sure, what should be done with this place. This area is big, may be it can be used as extra parking lot or something" Mr. Takahashi frowned slightly gazing at the area.

"Mr. Takahashi, why don't we make this pool area?" Manik asked. Mr. Takahashi looked at him.

"Pool?"

"Yes, once this hotel is done, it's not like it will only for winter season. People visiting in summer could enjoy the pool area, and childrens can also enjoy the Sun and water together"

"A small bar in the corner and a traditional music corner will sweetened the atmosphere more. Enjoying pool with a music and drink will attract more" Nandini suddenly said. Manik looked at her and smiled.

Mr. Takahashi nodded "right, it's a good idea. We meant to give pleasure and enjoyment to our customers" he turned to Boss "Me. Dharm you do have talents in your company. I am getting envious now"

Mr. Dharm laughed "you are joking Mr. Takahashi. My stuffs are little smart when it comes to work. They want the best for this project"

Mr. Takahashi smiled "what's your name?"

"Manik, Nandini" they said in unison then looked at eachother.

"What a combination!" Mr. Takahashi laughed. "You two have a great similar thinking and could be great pair"

Nandini turned around not looking at Manik while Manik smiled. At the side Samara giggled making Nandini glare at her.

Later they had lunch with Mr. Takahashi who brought them the finest restaurant of Japan Sukiyabashi Jiro. They tried the best Sushi made by the legendary Sushi master, Jiro Ono. This high-end Sushi restaurant is famous and has the exclusive with pricey tags. It was Mr. Takahashi's treat which saved the efforts. After the lunch, they get a good tour of the restaurant and some other place before returning to the hotel.

"I am tired. Today is such a handful day. Touring around then getting all those good foods" Samara sighed.

"I am not going for dinner anymore" Nandini said as they walked towards the room.

"Huh? What? You are not going for the dinner?" Samara was shocked "hey, don't tell me you are gonna skip it?"

Nandini stared at her without a word making Samara groaned .

"Come on, why are you skiping it? You probably won't be able to sleep at night with empty stomach"

Nandini shook her head "I am full already. I need to skip so that I can maintain my good health. Today's lunch meal is too heavy. I ate a lot"

"The dinner will be after few hours, it's just 5 in the evening "

"I will see when time comes. Now I am gonna sleep. Don't disturb me. If I don't come for dinner then say sorry from my side" Nandini said walking towards her room.

Samara sighed "okay, since you are insisting then fine" she yelled and saw Nandini nodded before entering inside her room.

During dinner Nandini didn't showed up at all. Samara sighed and looked at her food. Iniya looked around then asked her "where Nandini?"

"She said she will be sleeping and won't come for dinner"

"Is she that tired?" Iniya frowned.

Just then boss also asked "where is Nandini? She knew it's dinner time right?"

"Boss, Nandini was tired and said she will skip the meal tonight. She ate a lot in the lunch and want to rest tonight" Samara replied.

Boss nodded "is that so? The fine, ask her once if needed anything later on"

Manik who was sitting beside boss frowned. He ate slowly but most of the time he drank juices not eating much of the food. After dinner when Samara wanted to go and ask Nandini if she wanted something Manik stopped her.

"My room is next to her, I will ask her later. Since she is tired let her rest now"

Samara though unwilling but she don't want to disturb Nandini's sleep so she nodded reluctantly and went inside her room. Manik walk towards his room but stopped before Nandini's door. He looked at it for a while then sighed and stepped inside his room closing the door behind him.

At midnight Nandini woke up. She felt her headache and groaned loudly. Slowly she sat up on bed and checked the time only to see it's 12:30. She pushed her phone and sat on bed leaning on the headboard. Suddenly her stomach growled and she closed her eyes in irritation. She forgot the dinner and slept like dead. Now she is hungry. She wanted to call the hotel stuffs for a quick meal but then charged her mind. She picked up the water glass and drank the water to supress her hunger. Looks like sleeping for few hours she digested everything she ate in the lunch meal.

"Idiot" she mumbled to herself and walked to lay on bed again when she head her door knocked. She frowned staring at it.  Who could it be? At this time? She got up from bed and walk towards the door. When she opened the door she was shocked.

"You?"

Manik smiled "guess you had a good sleep?"

"What are you doing here?" She asked frowning.

"Ah, you didn't have dinner so as a team partner I thought to check on you if you are hungry or not" he replied.

"Please, you don't have to act like that. Besides for your information let me tell you I am not hungry" she barked angrily. But her body didn't go with her words as at the same time her stomach growled loudly.

Her eyes widened and she suddenly blushed hard. This is so embarrassing. Manik chuckled at her.

"Ah. I think this is the great proof" he allowed himself insude even before she could stop. Annoyed Nandini followed him instead the room.

"When are you going to leave?" She asked.

"I will leave once you have food" Manik said as he placed a bag on the table.

"What do you mean? I already skipped the dinner" she said.

"Of course you did. But there no time to eat if you are hungry" he opened the beg and pulled out two boxes. Nandini's eyes fell on the plastic box silently.

"What's that?" She couldn't help but ask.

Manik smiled inwardly and opened the lid. The sweet scent of biryani reached her and her eyes widened. She looked at the box and her mouth watered immediately. She was craving the homemade food since she stepped on Japan. She wanted to look for place which serves Indian food but because of traveling she couldn't find the chance. Now seeing biryani she couldn't help herself. The other box was pasta which looked delicious. She bit her lips and held herself back from jumping into the food. After her own stomach embarrassed her she couldn't make excuses that she was not hungry at all.

Manik turned to look at her "aren't you going to eat?"

"You don't have to do anything like this. Don't even think I will appreciate it" she said coldly.

"I am not doing this because I need your appreciation Nandini" Manik said as his tone was hard. He looked at her frowning "you can be rude to me, but you don't have to take it out in yourself. I know you are hungry and it's already late. So don't try to give any excuses and for god's sake just throw your anger at sude for a minute and eat the food before it cools down"

Nandini stared at him. She was hungry and she knows it's not a good time to argue with him because he will have all the advantages to fire her back. She walked towards the table and grabbed the box before started to eat. Her eyes widened at the taste.

"Do you like it?" Manik asked.

"It's good" she nodded while chewing.

Manik smiled "I am glad, then. At least my efforts paid off at the late night" he said and started to walk towards the door.

Nandini was shocked and looked at him. Before he open the door he turned around and smiled "hope you enjoy the meal. See you tomorrow. Good night" he threw a charming smile before walking out closing the door behind him.

Nandini stared at his back dumbfounded. Something pulled insude her. She looked at the biryani again and unknowingly a tear skipped her eyes.