Navya and Rishabh both were looking at Nandini with shock written all over their faces. While Nandini was still staring at the screen. You know him? Navya's question got her back to reality. Ha..haan..who doesn't know him. Nandini said turning her other side. Matlab? Rishabh asked.

Nandini's behaviour was making him suspicious. Nandini looked at him with a faint smile on her face. Arrey I mean who doesn't know him. He is Manik Malhotra. A very big business tycoon. I have read a lot about him in dad's business magazine. Some of them have his picture on the cover page also. And a few months back I read a very big article on him in The Forbes. Nandini said while looking at Navya. She not for once looks at Rishabh's face. While Rishabh was intently observing her face.

He had noticed all her expression from her fumbling to the nervousness on her face. Everything. He was now 100% sure that his sister was hiding something. He did not ask anything more. He knew that if his sister is hiding something there has to be something very big behind it.

Arrey haan! The Manik Malhotra. Koun nahi jaanta isse. The youngest entrepreneur of the world. Son of the biggest and richest business tycoon Mr. Gaurav Malhotra. But tumhe pata hai yeh na jaise dikhta hai waise nahi hai. Navya said looking at her mobile screen.

She had a faint smile on her face. Matlab? Rishabh asked. He was confused. Both the girls were acting weird. He was clueless what was going on.

Matlab yeh jo manik Malhotra hain na woh sirf duniya ke liye. Asal main toh woh koi aur hai. Manik Hamesha apni hi duniya main rehta hai. Logo ko lagta hai ki woh bohot rude aur arrogant types hai. But the truth is ki woh bohot kind hearted aur down to earth person. Uske liye uske employees family jaise hai. Woh na apne parents se bohot zyada pyaar karta hai lekin uski mom ki death ke baad woh Hamesha ukhra ukhra ghumta hai. He used to love his mom a lot. Infact he still loves her a lot. He says that his mom is his inspiration. He aspires to become like her. Aur sach kahu toh aunty na bilkul tum dono ke mom ki tarah hai. Talented and kind hearted. Aunty na bilkul loving aur caring thi. Infact main aur cabir toh manik se bohot jealous hua karte the. But destiny couldn't see us happy. It snatched away aunty from us. Manik's dad was also a fun loving person. But after aunty's death everything has changed. Malhotra family has lost its charm. You know Malhotra mansion is no more home. It is just a house with walls and a classy furniture.

While Navya was narrating about manik nandini was looking outside the window. She pretended to be least interested in the talk but had heard each and every word very carefully. Rishabh was looking at nandini all this while.

Navya manik ne apna education kaha pursue kiya hai? Rishabh asked Navya but his face was towards nandini. Listening to Rishabh's question nandini immediately turned her head. Her seNavyacretive eyes met Rishabh's detective eyes. She immediately looked away. London. Kyun? Navya said. Rishabh nodded his head saying nothing.

So nandini are you still nervous. Navya asked. Nandini smiled and nodded in a no. Tum sab toh kitni cool ho. I m sure I will enjoy working here. Nandini said. She was a bit relaxed knowing about Cabir and Navya ONLY. Yet there was a fear that was building in her heart. She was aware of what that fear was. She knew why she was feeling so jittery. She tried to calm herself by involving in various talks with Navya.

Lekin nandini let me tell you when it comes to work we can be the worst bosses you would have ever come across. Navya winked at her. Nandini glared at her. Tum mera hosla bada rahi ho ya mujhe Daara rahi ho. Navya giggled. Nandini nodded her head in disbelief.

Chill yaar. Main mazak kar rahi thi. It's gonna be super fun working with me and cabir lekin manik........ woh bohot zyada serious hai about his work. Kabhi kabhi thoda over react kar deta hai lekin woh dil ka bohot accha hai. Navya kept her hand around nandini's shoulder and spoke. Nandini smiled. Both the girls shared a brief hug.

Rishabh was sitting with his eyes closed but he had heard each and every word very clearly. He didn't want to interrogate his sister in front of a third person. He was waiting for the right time to speak to her. He also knew that it was gonna be a tough job to make nandini spill the beans.

The rest of the journey passed in silence. Both Rishabh and Navya had dozed off while Nandini was looking outside the window. She rested her head on the seat and closed her eyes. The happy memories of her college days flashed in front of her eyes. Remembering those days her eyes became moist. She opened her eyes and was staring at the trees that were passing by. After sometime she too dozed off.

It was almost evening now. The car was nearing mumbai. The three of them were chatting about their own college days. Nandini kept in asking Navya questions regarding her work. Nandini was excited as well as nervous for this job. She was wondering how her colleagues would be. How would she gel up with them. Loads of thoughts were running in her mind. In another hour they reached the city of dreams. Nandini was so excited seeing the hustle bustle.

While Navya was not at all interested in it. Rather she was just praying to her universeji that her parents shouldn't be at home. She was too tired and had no energy to listen to any of their stupid rants.

Navya Khanna a strong girl pursuing her dreams. Her father is a rich business man. Selfish and money minded people. Her mother is always busy partying. They were hardly bothered about Navya. Infact they always had problem with her working as a writer. She never used to attend those business parties. She was sick of them. Only if she could run away. Whenever she thought of running she was always reminded that they had brought her in this world. Probably this is one thing that she will never be able to forget. Why did they even bring her when they didn't want to take up her responsibility?

They never cared about her. A nanny was hired who had been taking care of Navya from the day she was born. Navya called her Nans. Nans has always been like a motherly figure to navya. It was Nans who had brought Navya up. She has always been there for Navya. Right from changing diapers to getting her ready for school. Nans used to stay awake at night so that Navya could study. She would make all kinds of delicious food that Navya would demand for. Nans used to always save Navya from her parents scolding. She used to always take the blame on herself. Due to this many a times her salary used to get a cut. Many a times her family living in the village had to suffer. Navya knowing this fact used to give Nans money from her piggy bank.

Navya is a smart and an intelligent girl. She is a very understanding and a kind hearted girl. A fun loving and a jolly person. She knows that if she ever falls in life there is no one to give her a hand except manik and cabir. Though Nans has always been there for here but she knows that someday Nans will have to go back to here house. She loves nans more than anything else. One word from Nans is like a order for her. She will happily fulfil it. Yet she feels empty. She craves for a fatherly hug. She craves for a motherly warmth. She has never experienced this in her life. She doesnt knw how it feels when your mother packs your tiffin and gives you a warning to finish it. She doesn't know hw it feels when a father scolds lovingly. She doesn't know how it feels when you go on a family picnic only with your parents. Yet there is always a smile on her face. She is always smiling. She always asks her universeji to stay by her and hold her hand when she falls. To always bless her that she may never become like her parents.

Her thoughts were broken when the car stopped. She looked outside the window to see her house had arrived. She thanked Rishabh and Nandini for dropping her. Yaar shukriya toh hume tumhara karna chahiye. Tum ne mujhe itni badi opportunity di hai. Nandini said with a smile on her face. Navya and nandini hugged each other. Navya and Rishabh too hugged each other.

Navya was about to enter her mansion when nandini called her. Navya. Navya stopped and turned around. Haan. Nandini walked closer to her. Woh I wanted to ask.....woh.... Nandini was fumbling and playing with her fingers. Navya frowned and looked at her. Bol na. Kya hua?

Woh I was asking if.....If the office has any particular dress code. As soon as she finished Rishabh broke into fts of laughter while Navya was staring at nandini with a blank face. Nandini was all the more confused seeing their expression.

Haan bilkul dress code hai. Navya said. Nandini was thanking her aiyappa that she asked this question or else she would have been a laughing stock on the very first day of her work.

A blue denim skirt. A blue and white stripped shirt with a blue tie. A white belt. Nicely plaited two braids. And yes the most important thing don't forget an id card. Because you know OUR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL is very strict. NO ENTRY IN THE SCHOOL if you do not have an I'd card. As soon as Navya completed her description Rishabh again started laughing. This time Navya also joined him. Both of them were laughing like maniacs while Nandini stood there fuming in anger.

Bas. Nandini shouted. Both of them stopped laughing. There was complete silence. Alas! It lasted for not more than 2 minutes. Navya and Rishabh were back at their usual job. Both of them had tears on the corner of their eyes and were holding their stomach. Nandini stomped her foot and sat Inside the car.

Navya came to her side and pulled her cheeks. Oh my god rasi! Tu kitni innocent hai. Arrey baba it is a writing house. You can wear anything that you are most comfortable in. Navya explained with a sweet smile on her face. Accha matlab shorts bhi pehen sakte hai. Nandini asked with a smirk on her face. Navya smiled and said haan bilkul peheN sakte hai. But as I said anything that YOU are COMFORTABLE in. And I m sure tu publicly shorts pehen ne main bilkul ok nahi hai. So yeah! Don't play with me rasi.

Nandini just got out of the car and hugged Navya tightly. Love you bestie. Nandini exclaimed. Navya smiled and hugged her more tightly. My god itna saara pyaar. Thoda over nahi hogaya. Rishabh exclaimed. Accha! Are you jealous? Navya and nandini spoke together. All three of them shared a hearty laugh. Bidding a final good bye the three headed to their homes to welcome a new day.

Next day nandini was all the more nervous. She was messing up everything. Her new room was a mess. Clothes were spread across the room. She was unable to decide what to wear. Whereas Rishabh was running behind her to make her eat her breakfast. Navya had already called twice saying she will come soon to pick nandini. Finally nandini chose a white top with a little thread work near the neck. She paired it up with a blue ragged jeans and took up a beige coloured handbag.

Rishabh forced her to eat her breakfast. As soon as she stepped out of her small bunglow she saw Navya standing there leaning on her car. Hey! Navya greeted her. She was wearing a faded blue denim shirt with a baby pink coloured jeans. She was carrying a brown bag and was wearing antique jewellery that was very well matching her attire.

Both the girls shared a brief hug. They settled themselves in the car and navya handed nandini a file. Nandini went through it. It contained the details regarding the new coming up project. Tumhe aur tumhari team ko inn details ke basis pe ek script banani hai. Then every Friday there are editorial meetings jahan pe manik Cabir and I read the scripts and choose the best one. We later send that for publication if it has to be added in any newspaper column or a magazine or to the production team if it is for any ad or short film.

Navya explained nandini her work. Navya tumne mujhe appoint toh kar dia lekin tumne ek baari bhi cabir sir or manik sir se baat nahi ki mere baare main. She purposely asked this question to know the reaction of her bosses. Arrey maine baat ki thi. Cabir was like he trusts my choice. Manik said he would like to meet you once before you actually start with the work. Hearing this Nandini's heart started racing at high speed. But don't worry. I m sure manik will love your work. I have already told them about the instant tagline Incident.

With some more talks Navya and nandini reached the office. As soon as the car stopped nandini saw the well built and defined structure of her work place. Its outward appearance itself looked very magnificent and appealing.

She was nervous. Sweat beads formed on her forehead. Sensing her nervousness Navya held Nandini's hand and gave her a warm smile. Nandini smiled faintly. Arrey rasi chill yaar. Hum tujhe kha nahi jayenge. This is were you belong baby. Your talent needs a platform. And I think there can be no better platform then F.R.I.E.N.D.S. to put forth your thoughts. I think F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is the best place where you can showcase your talent. So chill baby doll. And now come. Nandini smiled. She took a deep breath and walked inside the building confidently. As soon as she entered the office, the interiors left her spell bound.

The reception itself was so finely designed and crafted. Right on the wall behind the reception was a big poster of the writing house.

(Pic credits: ImLilMissComplicated. Thanks babes❤)

Navya and nandini walked to wards the receptionist. The receptionist politely greeted both of them. Stacy she is a new editor in our writing house~ Nandini aur ras.....she stopped iN between seeing that this was nto the right place to call her rasi. I mean Nandini yeh hai stacy,yaha ki receptionist. Agar tumhe koi problem ho toh please isse bata dena. Navya introduced Stacy and nandini. Both shared a formal greeting.

Come with me. Navya asked nannandini to folow her. Both of them walked towards the lift that was on the left to the reception. They moved inside. Both of them got down at the third floor. Nandini tum yaha betho mujhe manik aur cabir se baat karni hai. Aur haan once we call you come in. So that we can go ahead with signing of the Contract. Nandini nodded and sat on a chair outside. Sue was literally gaping at the interiors of the office. Everything was so perfect and so beautiful. It was so modernised.

Her thoughts were interrupted when she saw a lady standing before her. Ma'am you have been called inside. Nandini nodded and stood up to go inside. She was standing outside the door. She took two three long breathes before entering inside the room.

May I come IN? Nandini very politely asked. Manik and cabir had their chairs facing each other. They were talking to each other on a random topic while Navya was engrossed in her phone.

Hearing Nandini's voice both turned their chairs while Navya looked up from her phone. Oh nandini come in. Guys meet her my saviour~ Ms.Nandini Murthy. Navya introduced nandini to cabir and manik. And nandini tum inhe toh jaanti hi ho. He is cabir and he is Manik. Nandini looked at cabir and gave a sweet smile and shook hands with him while she did not spare a look at manik. Hello sir. Is all that she manage to mumbled. Have a seat. Cabir said. All this while manik spoke nothing and was just looking at nandini.

Manikkkkkk. Cabir literally shook his chair. Ha..haan. Manik fumbled. Cabir leaned closer to his ear and whispered. Dude get your eyes off her. I know she is cute sweet pretty beautiful and all the other adjectives in the dictionary but control kar mere bhai.

Manik

Cabir

Listening to cabir's cheesy line manik glared at him. Cabir immediately moved his chair away from him. He covered his mouth to refrain from giggling. So nandini you tell us something about yourself. Waise toh Navya has told a lot about you. Infact she has even told us that yesterday while coming to mumbai you guys have shared quite a lot not only about each other but also about manik and me. So I presume that you are really special to navya. Cabir initiated the conversation.

Nandini smiled and told him. You guys can trust me. Your secret are safe with me. She said with a genuine smile. We know! Cabir and Navya exclaimed together. Manik was still looking at nandini. He did not move his gaze.

Why do you want this job? Suddenly manik popped this question. It was followed by a long silence. This was the first time after entering the room that nandini and manik looked at each other.

I want this job because I think that there is no other platform better than your writing house for me to showcase my talent. Nandini answered. Cabir was impressed while Navya smirked at how smartly and confidently she repeated the lines at the right time.

Do you really think you deserve this job? Manik popped another question. Again there was silence. Nandini was looking down at the hands placed on her lap. She again looked up. I don't know whether I deserve this job or not, but one thing that I m very sure of is that this job is already mine. Again cabir and Navya were impressed while maniks face remained expressionless.

Don't you think you are too over-confident about yourself? Manik asked with a smirk on his face. No sir I m not at all over-confident about myself but yes I am definitely cofident about my talent. Manik was about to ask her another question when cabir interrupted him.

Bas. Chup yaar aur kitni interrogation karenga tu. This girl has the talent that we have been searching since years. Kyun time waste kar raha hai. Dekh maine aur Navya ne already sign kar diya hai. Ab tu bhi kar de. Cabir said while forwarding the file towards nandini. Nahi. I will not sigh the contract. Saying this manik moved out of his chair. He walked out of the Cabin and shut the door very tightly.

Ummm nandini tum yaha ruko hum abhi aate hai. Cabir said he was about to walk out of the Cabin when nandini held his hand. It's ok cabir sir. Probably I m not suitable for this job. Nandini said trying hard not to cry. Oh shut up! Just wait here. Cabir and Navya walked out of the cabiN. As soon as they moved out nandini again sat on the chair. She had tears in her eyes.

Meanwhile cabir and Navya ran behind manik and entered his cabin.
Tu pagal hai kya? Cabir yelled at him as soon as he entered his cabin. Look guys I don't find her appropriate for this job. So I guess no more discussions on this topic. Manik announced and settled on his chair.

Manik Malhotra I am telling you for the final time sigh kar yaha pe. Cabir again yelled. And Cabir Dhawan I am alone telling you for the final time ki main nahi karunga.

Manik give us one valid reason jiski wajah se you don't accept her. Navya said. Cabir angrily settled himself on the couch while Navya sat on the chair opposite to maniks. Guys she is just too over-confident. Manik stated. Though he knew that what he said was a blatant lie.

Come on manik. She wasnt over-confident at all. Infact you tell me why would she want to do this job. Did you not hear her name clearly. She is Nandini Murthy. Vikram Murthy ki beti. I m sure you know who Vikram Murthy is? Navya left her statement in between.

Manik understood what she wanted to say. But still he asked her. Matlab tum Kehna kya chhati ho. Manik asked. Main kya Kehna chhati hoon woh tum acchi tarah se jaante ho manik. She doesn't need this job. She is doing it because she loves writing. She loves expressing herself via words. She has enough money. She doesn't need to this. But she is doing it for her passion. She is doing it to pursue her passion. Just what we have done. Navya explained. Manik now again thought about it. He got up from his seat and walked towards cabir. He snatched the file from cabir and walked out of the Cabin.

Manik entered the interview room to find nandini sitting over there. She had composed herself. She was sitting there all calm. As soon as manik entered she got up from her seat. Manik handed her the file. Cabir and Navya had followed manik. Welcome to F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Manik said in a cold tone. While Nandini looked at him shocked. Cabir and Navya were very happy.

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