Nandini and Rishabh reached home.
They both were narrating the entire scenario to dadaji.
Rishabh proudly explained how his chhoti created a tag line within minutes. There was a different glint in his eyes while narrating the incident. He was so proud of his sister. Nandini was just looking at his face.

Her trance was broken by the constant vibration of her phone. Hello! Nandini picked up the phone. Hi. A female voice was heard from the other end. Ummm hi. I m sorry I did not recognise you. Nandini was confused as the caller Id showed unknown.

Arrey rasi!! I m Navya. Subha toh hum mile they. NavyA spoke fromance the othere end. Oh hi. I m sorry your number wasn't saved in my phone. Nandini apologised for not recognising Navya.

Yaar tum bohot sorry bolti ho. Waise Mene toh bas yeh puchne ke liye phone kiya ki tum ne kya decide kiya? Navya hesitantly asked nandini. Kis cheez ke liye? Nandini was confused and didn't understand what Navya was talking about. Arrey Buddhu maine tumhe job offer ki thi na. Uss ke baare mein. Navya explained her as to why exactly she had called.

Oh woh....actually meine kuch decide nahi kiya. Nandini replied. Oh accha! Navya exclaimed sadness evident in her voice. Waise main aaj mumbai ke liye nikal rahi hoon toh I was thinking...... Navya told nandini about her departure. Even before she could complete her sentence nandini interrupted her. Aaj!!! Nandini exclaimed a little louder.

Rishabh with eyes asked her what was the matter and who was it. Navya can I call you back in 10 minutes? Nandini asked her for sometime so that she could discuss with her family. She hadn't given this thing a thought. Yeah Yeah sure. I will wait for your call. Saying this both of them hanged up

Bhai Navya ka phone tha woh keh rahi thi ki woh aaj mumbai wapas ja rahi hai. Woh chhati hai ki main bhi jaon. Bhai kya aap ko sacchi esa lagta hai ki mujhe mumbai jaana chahiye. Kahi iss baar bhi pichli baar ki tarah main yeh job ko suit nahi kar paaya toh?

Nandini was a little skeptical about going to mumbai and pursuing writing as a career. She didn't want to repeat the mistakes that she had committed in her previous jobs.

She took up a job of an accountant but couldn't manage it for a longer duration as somehow she was never interested in that job. She took it up for the purpose of doing something. She then took up a job of a librarian. She failed there as well because her passion for reading and writing overpowered her duties. So she was fired from there as she was not able to attend the members of the library properly. She tried opting for different jobs as well but couldn't manage there also.

Her these previous experiences have scared her and now she fears taking up a job.

Chhoti tu kyun itna tension le rahi hai. Tujhe ek raaz ki baat batao? Rishabh saw the frowns on her face. He with fingers eased her frowns and tried distracting her. Kya bhai? Nandini asked. She herself was wondering what is it that she is unaware about.

Dekh tujhe accountant ki job milli thi? Rishabh asked her. Hmmmm. Nandini nodded. Lekin woh tere liye thi hi nahi. Ab accountant banne ke liye toh maths bohot zyada accha hona chahiye aur tu maths main bachpan se fail hoti aayi hai. Toh tu bata how can you manage the accounts. Koi maths fail thodi accounts handle kar sakta hai. Rishabh winked at dadaji while saying this. Both of them hi-fied each other while Nandini threw a pillow at Rishabh. He dodged in order to save himself from angry Nandini. After sometime the trio was laughing. Nandini had decided to go to mumbai and give it a try.

Who knows maybe this time her life will change forever!
Will it? God only knows!

Nandu yeh le mere bhi bag pack Karle. Rishabh said handing over his clothes to nandini who was packing her bags. Bhai aap kya karo ge waha aake. Aap yaha raho na murthy market sambhal ne ke liye. Nandini was shocked when Rishabh handed her his clothes too.. Nahi chhoti main bhi tere saath chalunga. Waha main murthy textiles ki mumbai wali branch handle karunga. Waise bhi dad bolte rehte hai~Itna bada murthy empires khada kiya hai maine. Kiske liye hai? Tum logo ke liye na. Main kiske liye itna kamata hoon. Tum logo ke liye na. Rishabh spoke mimicking his father.

Seeing his acting Nandini and dadaji both giggled. Rishabh was also laughing. All three of them were busy laughing and didn't realise the presence of Mr. Vikram Murthy standing there.

Shaitaan! Apne baap ki nakal utaar raha hai. Sharam nahi aati. Vikram said twisting Rishabh's ear while Nandini and dadaji were laughing. Rishabh glared at them and at the same time was wincing in pain.

Dad please chhodiye na! Dard ho raha hai. Rishabh pleaded whereas his dad twisted his ear again. Dard ho raha hain na. Accha hai agli baar apne baap ki nakal utarene se pehle dus baar sochenga. His dad spoke in a fake angry tone and twised her earms agaiN. Before Rishabh could reply a hand lightly slapped on Vikram's hand. All of them stopped laughing while Vikram left Rishabh's ear. It was none other than the mistress of the murthy house~Mrs. Pallavi Murthy; Rishabh and Nandini's mother. Aap kyun mere bacche ko tang kar rahe hAi. She said in aN authoritative voice glaring at Vikram and also simultaneously rubbing Rishabh's ear that had slightly turned red. Dadaji & Nandini stood their suppressing their laughs. It was always a adorable sight to watch Vikram Murthy, The great business tycoon; getting scolded by his beloved wife.

This is how the murthy family was. They had all the luxuries of life yet were very simple and down to earth people. They never judged anyone and were always welcoming & helpful

The most eldest member of the murthy family Mr. Vishambhar Murthy aka Dadaji.

He is the most fun loving person in the entire family. He loves pampering his grand children. When these three get to together they look no less than play school kids. The pranks they play. The fun they have playing board games. He owns the murthy mini market. He says that market is the only entertainment in his old age. Inspite of constant requests from his son to retire and take rest, Dadaji refuses. According to him person should never forget his past. He treats his daughter in law as his own daughter. He has a very open thinking. He has never forced his daughter in law to do anything. Infact he respects women and supports women empowerment.

Then comes Mr. Vikram Murthy aka Mr. Perfectionist.

He owns the Murthy Textiles. He has completed his education on scholarship as his father didn't have enough money to get him proper admissions. He went to London to study business. While he was studying in London he also did a job so that he could pay the rent of his house and feed himself. Since he had gone on an scholarship he didn't have to worry about college fees. He was very dedicated towards his studies and work. It took him a lot of hard work to build up murthy textiles. Today murthy textiles is in top 5 companies across the Indian market as well as in the International market. He wants everything perfect. He loves his kids a lot. He has never forced them to join their business. He has always given them all the luxuries yet has taught them to value money and never be over-confident about anything. He has told his father many times to retire but his father just refuses saying that it is his only entertainment. He loves his wife a lot. He will always be thankful to her for managing his family so well while he was busy setting up his business. He met her in one of the business meets. He instantly fell for her simplicity and her nature.

Here comes Mrs. Pallavi Murthy aka Mrs Perfectionist.

She is a person who believes that life is not all about money. It's all about love and happiness. She wants everything perfect. She belongs to a well to do family. She is born and brought up in india and has completed here studies in India's top most college. She met her better half in a business met. She fell for his helping and down to earth nature. She was impressed with his outstanding business skills. She is a classical dancer. She helps her husband in managing the business. On weekends she runs dance classes and teaches small children. She has always managed family while her husband was working very hard. In the initial years of their marriage they had to face a lot of difficulties but she had never complained and always stayed positive. There is always a smile on her lips.

Next is Mr. Rishabh Murthy aka Mr. Prankster.

He is the biggest prankster in the house. He loves irritating his little sister. But the truth is he loves his sister more than anything in this whole world. He can go to any extent to protect her. His anger is very dangerous but only Nandini can calm him. Not even his mother can calm him. Seeing his Bond with Nandini their parents feel so blessed. They thank god for giving them such loving kids. Rishabh has studied in USA and has completed his graduation over there. He did his schooling in India. Though he teases his mother and mimics his father but he respects them a lot. He can't bear any harsh words against them. And a word against his sister and the world will his wrath. He is the most impulsive soul of the entire family.

The last and the most important member of the murthy family Ms. Nandini Murthy aka Ms. Innocent.

She is the sweetheart of the entire family. Bubbly sweet chubby. She is pampered the most yet she is the most sweetest. She never demands for anything. Not because she doesn't want anything but she is satisfied with her life. Her parents fulfill her wishes even before she can word them out. She is the most confused soul in the family. Whenever she is confused she always asks her dadaji. She shares a very different bond with her brother. They know each other very well. They can read each others mind. She has completed her studies in london. The four years that she was in london doing her masters her family missed her a lot and her brother used to end up going to London every three months. He is so protective about her. She believes in true love and is waiting when god will send her true love. Though nobody believes in true love and all but Nandini Murthy is just waiting for her Mr. Perfect. She loves her family a lot and shares every secret with her brother. But there is ONE secret that she hasn't shared with anyone. From past two years that secret is safe in her heart.

So this was all about murthy family. Coming back; as soon as Rishabh and Nandini saw their parents they stood hugging them. Rishabh was standing behind Pallavi holding her waist and resting his face on her shoulder with a puppy face. While Nandini stood side hugging Vikram with a victorious smile on her face.

Accha enough of all this. Vikram put an end to their never ending banter. Waise yeh batao yeh achanak business join karne ka nek irada kaha se sujha lad sahaab ko. Hmmm? And it is now that nandini and Rishabh realised that they hadn't discussed this with their parents. Both of them looked at each other. Seeing their faces dadaji guessed it that it would be difficult for both of them to convince Vikram and Pallavi so he supported nandini and said. Nandu aur Rishu mumbai ja rahe hai.

Dadaji's words shocked both the parents. They were looking at both their kids and demanded for an explanation. Rishabh explained the entire scenario. Both the parents were so proud of their gudiya. But being parents both were worried for their kids. They didn't want to send them away.

It took Nandini and Rishabh a lot of efforts to explain them and convince them. Their work became a lot easier when dadaji spoke to the parents. With a heavy heart they both agreed. Yes they did love their children a lot. Whose parents don't? But they could not let their emotions and love become a hindrance for their daughters career.

Now that Vikram and Pallavi had agreed the entire house was running from here and there helping Rishabh and Nandini. Vikram was making arrangements for their stay while Pallavi with the help of servants was packing their bags. Dadaji was supervising everything. Nandini and Rishabh were just moving from here to there taking their stuff and handing over to Pallavi. In between Nandini called Navya to inform her about her decision. Navya was so happy that she started screaming on the phone. Nandini laughed at her excitement.

Just within few hours these too shared aN inseparable bond. The friendship they shared became so strong within few hours. If any stranger saw them then he would think as if these girls know each other since ages. True friendship doesn't need minutes to build up. It just needs one chance to grow up and blossom like a rose. Navya and nandini shared a bond that was very different. It was like as if they knew each other from ages. They had gelled up so well in just a single meeting. They were more like soul sisters.

It was time for Nandini and Rishabh to leave. Pallavi got a little emotional. It was not the first time she was sending her kids away. But being a mother she couldn't control herself. Dadaji blessed both the kids. Vikram hugged them and wished them luck. Vikram had already spoken to his PA regarding Rishabh joining the mumbai branch. Navya had also come to Nandini's house.

She immediately developed a liking towards Nandini's family. There was so much love in this family unlike hers. There was love. There was happiness. There was satisfaction. All this was a complete contrast to her family where there was no love, no happiness, no satisfaction. For Navya's family there was nothing called as love. For them happiness was all about money making and signing deals. For them satisfaction was all about partying and drinking. No family bonding existed in that family. Her family never bothered where Navya was? What was she doing? Nothing.

Navya hated this loneliness that is the reason why she along with her other two friends came up with this Idea of a writing house. All the three had their own share of loneliness and the only way to get away from it was by penning down their feelings. All three were best of friends. Each one of them knew the other better than the person himself. They were like open books to each other. They were like mirrors to each other. They shared a very unique Bond.

When Pallavi asked Navya about her family, she faked a laugh and told them that her family never bothered about her. Pallavi hugged her. It was first time when navya felt what mothers love is like. She requitted back the hug. Vikram patted her head and gave her warm smile. Dadaji and Navya immediately liked each others company. Both of them had a jolly nature and loved pulling others leg. Nandini and Rishabh were happy. The three left in the car that was hired for the kids by Vikram. The car and driver would stay with them in mumbai as long as the kids are in mumbai.

Pallavi Vikram and Dadaji were all giving their own sets of instructions to the kids. Navya was watching them silently. She was wondering why her parents never loved her? She always wondered was money more important than her? Why did they bring her in this world when they did not want to take up her responsibility?

Bas. Nandini then spoke. Mom dad hum bacche nahi hai. Rishabh seconded her. Chup. Tum dono Hamesha hamare bacche hi rahoge. Pallavi said in a angry tone. Your mom is right kids. Vikram seconded her. Uncle aunty app chinta mat kijiye. Yeh dono bilkul safe rahege. Aur waise bhi main hoon aur mere do friends bhi hai waha. I am sure humari company inhe bore nahi hone dengi. Navya said winking at them.

Pallavi and Vikram both kissed navya's forehead. Tum alag nahi ho Navya. Jaise hamare liye nandini aur Rishabh hai waise hi tum ho. Pallavi said while dropping a motherly kiss on her forehead. Navya felt so blessed today. The Murthy family was like light in her dark life.

The three left for mumbai in the car. It was road trip. They enjoyed a lot all through the journey. Navya explained nandini a little about the writing house. She told her how her both friends and she came up with this Idea. She told a little about her friends. She briefed up their lives in short. Don't know why but nandini felt a little bad hearing about navya's and her friends. Their life was so lonely. So dull. She thanked aiyappa for gifting her such a wonderful life. Rishabh gave her a warm smile saying everything is ok. Navya then told her about her work in writing house. She explained what all Nandini will be doing there.

You will have your own set of team. Jab kabhi koi naya project aata hai toh tum aur tumhari team ko uske liye appropriate script banani hogi aur phir wohi script tum editorial meetings main represent karongi. But let me tell you that it is not going to be easy. Because there are many who write amazing scripts. Navya told nandini what all she had to do. Aur haan jab tum kal office aaongi na tab main tumhe tumhare bosses se bhi mil wa dungi. Navya told nandini.

Bosses! Nandini exclaimed. Haan bosses. Since yeh writing house hum teeno friends ne milke discover kiya hai toh bosses hona ka right hum teeno ko equally milna chahiye na? Navya told nandini. She smiled nervously and looked outside the window. Navya clutched her hand. Chinta mat karo. Hum tumhe kha nahi jayenge. Navya joked to make nandini tension free.

Accha wait main tumhe unki picture dikhati hoon. Navya said taking her phone out.

She took her phone and opened her gallery. Yeh dekho yeh hai Cabir. Cabir Dhawan.

Yeh na bilkul Rishabh bhai jaisa hai. Ekdum prankster types. Puri office main sabse cool yehi banda hai. But the truth is that behind this coolness and jollyness lies the most painful truth. You know nandini Cabir na ek orphan hai. Uske birth ke dusre din hi usse ek orphanage ke bahar ek letter aur kuch paiso ke saath ek basket main koi rakhke chala gaya tha. Cabir ko yeh tak nahi pata ke uske parents zinda hai ya phir..... Navya couldn't complete her sentence as she had tears on the corner of her eyes. There was a lump that was formed in her throat. She smiled and wiped her tears.

Nandini placed her hand on her shoulder and hugged her. She too was in tears. Rishabh hugged his both sisters. Navya broke the hug and wiped her tears. She took a bottle and drank some water. All three of them calmed themselves. Accha ab apne last boss se nahi milna chaho gi. Yeh dekho yeh hai.......Navya scrolled the next picture.

But before she could say anything she was Interrupted by nandini Manik.....
Navya and Rishabh both were looking at Nandini in utter shock while she just couldn't get her eyes off the screen.

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So here is the second chapter of the story.

Nandini knows manik?
How is that possible?
What is it that she is hiding?
What is Manik's past?

Too many questions only one answer.
Wait till the next update😉😉😉

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