In London, outside of malthora mansion.

Manik ending abhi's call parked his car. Manik stretches his hand to backseat and garbled cute box. He then shoved his phone in his pocket and holding the box comes out of his car.

Manik then made his way towards the entrance. He carefully held the box and rang the door bell. He starts tapping his foot on the floor just for fun when he heard door click. He looks up and saw neyonika.

Neyonika: Manik..

Manik looks at her and passed small smile. Neyonika moves side allowing Manik in. Manik walks pass her and roams his eyes around the hall when his eyes fell on raj who sitting in hall and reading book. He walks to raj and sat opposite raj and clears his throat.

Raj glance up and looks at Manik but immediately looks down reading his book making Manik frown.

Manik ( mind) what the fuck did I do now that dad ignored me?

Manik thought himself not knowing why raj didn't acknowledge Manik's presence. Manik once again clears his throat but reaction from raj was same which made Manik recall did something happen that raj is angry..

He was going to say something but stopped seeing neyonika coming with glass of water. Neyonika handed him the glass while Manik silently took it and drank it.

Manik kept the glass down and looks at raj while wiping his lips with his knuckles.

Manik : dad what's wrong?

Raj didn't move or showed any reaction but kept himself engrossed reading the book. Neyonika who was there and watching father- son dream thought of breaking the silent suspense between Manik and raj.

Neyonika: he is angry with you.

Manik frowned hearing neyonika and looks at her.

Manik : angry with me? But what did I do that  dad is angry with me?

Neyonika just shrugged her shoulder and taking glass left towards kitchen leaving father and son. Manik again looks at raj.

Manik : dad I don't know why you're angry with me but please talk. How would I know why you're angry with me when you're not saying anything? At least tell me what was my mistake.

Raj glanced at Manik and closed the book. Raj kept the book on table and looks at Manik who was frowning at raj.

Raj : I'm coming straight on point Manik.

Manik nodded his head.

Raj : why have you called mine and Ashish security guards. I'm not saying you shouldn't have but what was need of  our securities when you have yours and abhi. May I know the reason behind tight security  of yours that you have  kept for the contest.

Manik sighs.

Manik : dad can I explain you all these later. I know you are curious thinking  why I  have called all of ours  security at the same time but trust me dad whatever I'm doing is to keep my family safe. Please dad give 30 minutes. I need to check on Nandini too.

Raj : take your time but i want to know everything before you leave for the contest. And yes name of princess reminds she didn't had her lunch yet because she was waiting for you. Make sure princess eats her Lunch.

Manik : dad I'll tell you everything. Jaan didn't take her lunch. What should I do with her?

Raj : it's okay. She has habitual eating with you. Now go and have your lunch too with princess.

Manik nodded his head and stood up and left towards kitchen with box holding  in his hand. Luckily raj didn't questioner about the  box though he noticed it. Manik enters in Kitchen and saw neyonika washing dishes. He walks to slab and kept the box side and moves to take plates out.

As he opens the cupboard neyonika stops washing and turns and saw Manik.

Neyonika: Manik do you need something?

Manik turns and looks her.

Manik : arrr... actually yes. I was taking plate out for Nandini.

Neyonika understood and quickly washed her hand and helped Manik filling plates up. She handled the plate to Manik.

Neyonika: you make your way to your room. I'll bring water for you both.

Manik nodded his head. He thanking neyonika left from there with plate in his hand and not forgetting to take the box with him.

Manik climbed the stairs to his room. As he reach to his door he saw door lightly open to which he pushed the door with his foot and walks inside only to see adorable sight front of him. Manik slowly walks beside bed and kept the plate down. He then sat beside Nandini who was sleeping hugging his pillow tightly.

Manik smiles brightly and bend down kissing her cheek. Manik caressing Nandini's hair starts waking her up.

Manik : Jaan.. Jaan. Wake up..

Nandini slowly stirs in sleep and at last she opens her eyes only to see Manik smiling brightly. Nandini blinked her eyes few times before placing her head in his lap and snuggling to his tummy. Manik smiles at her act and caressed her hair lightly.

He lovingly bending down to her ears called her name.

Manik : Jaan.. wake up .. no sleeping..

Nandini only snuggled to his tummy not bothering what he said. Manik sighed and let her do whatever she was doing. Manik was only caressing her hair and dropping kisses either on her cheeks or hair.

Nandini distance herself from Manik as she heard someone knocking the door. Nandini sat up keeping her head on Manik's shoulder.

Manik knowing who could be at the door this time.

Manik: come inside door is open.

Neyonika who was outside of door with water for Nandini and Manik comes inside hearing Manik's voice. She saw them and passed small smile to them. She kept the tray on table and left from there giving privacy to couple. She closed the door behind her..

Manik : Jaan fresh up then we will have lunch.

Nandini nodded her head and kissing Manik's cheek moves to washroom while Manik moves to their Minnie table in their room. Manik kept the plate filled with food on table along with the box which he brought.

Manik comfortable sat down on couch and waited for Nandini while scrolling his phone. He kept his phone soon as he felt Nandini sitting beside him. He passed her smile and pulled her in side hug.

Manik : is my Jaan angry with me? I'm sorry Jaan. I did say I'll come home around afternoon but didn't turned up. I'm very sorry Jaan.

Nandini wrapped her arms around his waist and nodded her head as no making him smile.

Nandini: I'm not angry with you Jaan.. you know why?

Manik : why Jaan?

Nandini: because I knew you would be busy. Today is very important and special for us mani. I knew you would be busy with the contest. I was little upset that you couldn't make it up but it's okay as I know you was busy.

Manik smiles at hey understanding and kissed her forehead.

Manik : Jaan I heard you didn't take your lunch with dad. Why is that so?

Nandini: dad complained to you.

Manik : that's not my question answer Jaan.

Nandini: I was not hungry that time.

Manik shook his head disbelief hearing her excuse.

Manik : I'm letting you go this time but from next time I won't let you knowing you missed your lunch because of me. Okay!

Nandini bobbed her head cutely.

Manik then starts feeding her as her stomach rumbled making both of them laugh. In between Manik fed himself too. Nandini was getting full attention by her mani which she enjoyed to fullest. Nandini loving this moment. Manik fed her last bite and kissed her forehead.

Manik took tissue and wiped his hands.

Manik : wash your hand I have something for you.

Nandini: can I have it now pretty please?

Manik shook his head no making Nandini pout in angry but nevertheless cursing Manik went to washroom.. Manik while chuckles hearing curse from her mouth for himself..

A minute later Nandini being impatiently comes out of washroom without wiping her wet hands in towel. Manik smiles at her and wiped her hand on his shirt as he will be changing later on. Nandini sat beside him and grinned at him.

She forwarded her palm to him making Manik confuse.

Manik : Jaan?

Nandini: my gift.

Manik: close your eyes.

Nandini: why?

Manik : please.

Nandini bobbed her head and closed her eyes. Manik took the box and placed it on her palm which forwarded to him before she closed her eyes.

Nandini: mani.. what is this?

She felt something like box in her palm which only confused her thinking why box.

Manik : Jaan you will know.. now open your eyes.

Nandini slowly opens her eyes and saw her palm only to found box which made her frown looking at the box. Manik hid his smile seeing her frowning.

Nandini: mani.. why this box? what will i do with this box?

Manik pulling her cheeks kissed her cheek.

Manik : Jaan why don't you open it and see if this is only box or something else.

Nandini: by any chance you're fooling me mani?

Manik : am I Jaan? Can I even fool you?

Nandini: never know what goes in Manik malthora head.

Manik made face oh and glares her.

Nandini: I'm not fool myself in your words mani.. you can keep this box to yourself.

She handed  him back but Manik Malhotra handed back into her palm making her glare.

Manik : don't you dare to remove it from your palm before opening it and seeing what is inside the box.

Nandini: are you threatening me Manik Malhotra?

Manik : think whatever you're thinking but I won't let you move from here till you don't open this box.

Nandini opens the box not wanting him to get angry. Soon as she opened the box her eyes twinkled in happiness. She smiled brightly and looks at Manik who was smiling at her already. Nandini kept the box on table and threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly.

Nandini: thank you so much...thank you.. thank you mani.. I love you so much.. thank you mani..

Nandini broke hug and kissed his cheek very hardly making him blush and smile at the same at cute Jaan. Nandini lovingly stares his face which glowed seeing her happy face.

Manik held her cheeks in his both hand and kissed her forehead.

Manik : I love you too Jaan. You don't need to thank me.. I love you giving shock which you love.. did you like it?

He said pointing at the box which Nandini held it in her hand and nodded her head making him smile.

Nandini: I loved it mani.. this chocolates looks so yummy and cute .. I can't wait to have it.. can I have one please?

Manik chuckles at her.

Manik : Jaan tins for you only.. you can have them.

Nandini: thank you mani..

Nandini took one chocolate and shoved into her mouth and closed her eyes while relishing it.

(Chocolates for Nandini, it's yummy and tempting right)

Nandini being naughty girl shoved another chocolate in mouth while making cute faces which Manik adore with smile playing on his lips. He was so busy adoring her that he forgot her getting naughty.. Nandini once again looks at Manik who was completely lost in her. Nandini smirked and took another chocolate and brought it close to Manik's mouth and shoved it in with your giving him any warning.  Manik eyes went widen open as chocolate melted in his mouth.. Manik opened his mouth but couldn't as he was still in shock.

Manik ate the chocolate and looks at Nandini who concentrated eating chocolate without caring about Manik's look on her..

Manik wrapped his  arms around her waist and pulled her on his lap and smirkingly caressed her cheek then lips with his thumb making Nandini shiver on his touch.

Nandini: ma....ni..

Manik : trying to be naughty with me but aren't you forgetting something that I'm always ahead of you Jaan..

Nandini opens her mouth but before that Manik took her lips into kiss and kissed her passionately by pulling her into him. Nandini hands went around his neck and pulled herself into him and kissed him back full passionate.

Manik broke the kiss and looks at Nandini who was panting against his chest and his hands was securely wrapped around her waist.

Manik : Jaan we should rest for sometime.

Nandini:  no stay like this. I don't want to take rest.

Manik didn't say anything but caressed her hair and bend down kissing her hair.

Manik and raj was in study room and was having very serious conversation when Manik's phone rang. Both father and son looks at Manik's phone which was kept on table and saw abhi name flashing on the screen..

Raj : pick it up Manik. It might be important.

Manik nodded his head and took picked the call up while taking his phone from the table.

Manik : hello abhi!

Abhi : ...........................................................

Manik wasn't shocked hearing abhi as he only expected this.

Manik : I'm coming, just be there. Bye!

Manik hanged the call before abhi could say anything else. Raj looks at Manik.

Raj : why did abhi call you? Are you guys short of security guards. I can arrange it if that's the problem.

Mainly rubbed his nape and looks at raj.

Manik : no dad.. we are not short of security guards but something else. Dad I have to leave and Nandini is coming with you both.

Manik left the room in hurry leaving raj in shock. Why didn't he be shocked. Didn't he thought Manik would be taking Nandini with him instead of allowing Nandini go with raj which made raj suspicious on Manik.

Raj shrugging his shoulder moves to his room.

While other side Manik rushed outside of malthora and started his car engine and drove away. On the way he messaged Nandini to come with raj. He knew she would be angry with him but him leaving him before them was very important.

Manik increasing the car speed reached there and parking his car comes out. He starts moving when he noticed with someone. Manik taps abhi shoulder making abhi turns and hugging Manik. Manik happily hugged abhi and looks at the person who abhi was talking to.

Manik broke hug.

Manik : abhi you check other arrangements while I will have talk with mr Dhawan.

Abhi nodding his head left while Manik turns his focus to cabir who was looking down and fiddling with his finger. Manik smirks seeing scared cabir Dhawan front of him.

Manik : mr Dhawan I heard someone want to talk to me but seeing......

Cabir immediately snapped his head towards Manik and looks at him. Chair composed himself and took a deep breath before expressing his feelings to Manik.

Cabir : Manik... I mean mr malthora can I have word with you please..

Manik : please.. and I'm sure this is not cabir Dhawan who request.

Cabir : mr malthora..

Manik : what brought you here and be mind I want truth only.. truth only not twisted tales lies of yours..

Cabir nodded his head.

Cabir : can I request you something mr malthora? See I don't  want to go against you or your rules but.. I don't have anyone in my life expect my wife and son.. it would very  unfortunate if they don't attend the contest and see me preforming when the contest was real reason bringing them. I don't know what you think about me and my wife even after  knowing her truth.. I know you and Nandini hates us but please  permit me  to bring navya and abeer for the contest. I don't want anything for you as I can see you are happy in your small world and I really don't wish to ruin it.. I wish I can request that you will allow them.. I cabir Dhawan promise you that my wife navya won't come front of Nandini. I promise. She won't come front of you or Nandini.. that's my promise Manik.. I won't let anyone harm your family not even my wife.. I know what she did wasn't not right but I really can't change the past.. we can't change the past. We won't intrude in your personal life Manik.. I only want my wife and son to see me performing. Please.. can I hope that will happen?

Cabir wiping his long tears to leave but stopped as he heard Manik's voice.

Manik : I won't have any problem you bringing your wife nor son.. and I'm not that cruel Manik Malhotra who doesn't care about others feelings mr Dhawan. And my wife won't have any problem.. I know my wife she would happy to see her.. she is aware of your wife hate towards my wife.. I'm not going to force my wife to be any saint or question your wife why she let that happen to herself  and hurt my wife for someone who didn't even deserve it. And yes please this conversation should only stay between us. Either your wife should know that I and Nandini aware of why she hated Nandini so much or should I say why she pretended to hate my wife. And count on me too.. I won't share this to my wife either.. this conversation is in between us.. hope you will keep this secret.

Cabir didn't mutter a word or tuned around to see Manik. He just left from there while Manik sighed and turned to leave but shocked seeing Nandini there..

Manik : Jaan what are you doing here? Didn't I message you to come with dad..

Nandini crossed her arms and folded her against her chest and kept passing angry glares to Manik. Manik gulped his silva seeing her throwing continuous glare on him.

Nandini: why? Mani?

Manik : Jaan... I can explain...

Nandini: don't mani.. don't.. I don't need any explanation.. I never asked you anything Manik.. but this time I want only closure from her..

Manik was stunned hearing Nandini..

Manik : Jaan what are you saying?

Nandini: whatever I said you heard right Manik.. like you have moved on from you past even I want move on from past.. for that I need to closure up from here... I want you to be with me mani...

Manik pulls her in hug and caressed her hair lightly and kissed her forehead.

Manik : I can never leave my Jaan alone.. she doesn't need to tell when I should be with her or not.. my heart knows I should always stay beside my Jaan whenever she feels weak to hold her..

Nandini gave small smile to him tilting her head up.

An hour later Nandini and avni was getting ready for the contest whereas Manik and abhi was checking last minute arrangements. Girls were helping each other when they heard giggle from behind.. both of them turned around and saw Abhi and Manik giggling on something.

Avni : what is so funny?

She said glaring at the boys who was not even ready and giggling which tested her patients. Manik and abhi stopped giggling and looks at avni.

Manik walks to avni and cupping her face kissed her forehead.

Manik : my baby girl looks beautiful in red.

Manik one compliment melted her anger. She hugged him.

Avni : thank you Bhai!

Manik smiles at her and looks at his Jaan who was looking no less. He winks at her making her shock.

Abhi : avni don't we think we should leave the couple.

Avni : absolutely right. We should get going. And my dearest manan please be quick with your Romance as we only got an hour before the contest start.

Avni immediately ran from there soon as she finished before Manik could scold her for teasing him. Even abhi followed avni leaving manan alone in the room.

As they were alone Manik pulled Nandini in his arm and kissed her forehead. They stayed in hug feeling each other presence. The smile on their faces got more wider than fading away.

Nandini broke hug and cupped his face and saw some worry floating in his eyes. Definitely she wasn't aware what was making him worry but she knew how to relax his mind and heart at the same time. Nandini tip toed on his foot and pulled him and planted a soft kiss on his forehead. She left her lips there few minutes. Manik immediately closed his eyes.

Nandini moved back still cupping his face.

Nandini: mani you should get ready.. I brought your outfit for today.

Manik nodded his head and sat down on couch while Nandini took his clothes out from bag which she carried with of their essential and others things. She comes to Manik and handed him the clothes.

Manik got up and moves to Washroom but before thanking his Jaan by kissing her cheek. Nandini smiles at him and sat down on couch with her phone.

She scrolled down her phone when messaged popped on her screen. She clicked the message and saw something which made her smile. She replied message and kept her phone side.

Manik after getting ready comes out and saw Nandini smiling to herself. He frowned and walks to her.

Manik : Jaan are you okay?

Nandini snaps her head towards Manik and smiled brightly showing all her white teeth to him. Manik chuckles at her.

Nandini: I'm so happy mani.. you know who messaged when you was getting ready?

Here  it comes possessive Manik malthora.

Manik : who?

Nandini failed notice his jealousy and possessive in his voice as she was busy gushing who messaged her.

Nandini: my childhood friend...

Manik finally felt his breath was back.

Manik : what did she say?

Nandini: she said that she is in London and know about the contest being held by my talented husband. She might come.

Manik : wow. Looks like someone is very excited to meet her.

Nandini bobbed her head smilingly. Manik then forward his hand to her who held it and stood up and snuggled into his chest. Manik kissed her hair and caressed lightly.

Manik : Jaan you look stunning.

Nandini : I know mani.

Manik smiles and broke the hug as he heard his phone ringing. Nandini cling to him holding his arm while Manik took his phone out and saw security guard calling him.

Manik declined the call and looks at Nandini.

Manik : Jaan I have to check security before guest starts coming in. You stay here and yes I'll send baby here to company you. Is that okay?

Nandini nodded her head and Manik kissing her head left from there while Nandini sat on couch and took her phone out and scrolled checking her social media.

Manik and abhi was talking to security guards who was in charge of the CTV camera.

Manik : this is my number. Call me when you notice some strange entering and immediately inform main entrance guards too.

There was five security guards charged for CTV  cameras who nodded their head. Manik giving them final warning left with abhi.

Exact at 8pm the main entrance opened. Security guards checking their tickets allowed inside. The security was very tight. Even every band who was going to perform they were checked too but from other side entry.

Mr Raj malthora and Mrs neyonika malthora,  Mrs Neela khanna and Mr khanna along with Murthy's who was sitting in VIP seat behind the judges.

The show was going to start any time sooner.

Everyone was comfortable seated and was very excited to see who was going to Perform first. Audience couldn't keep the excitement for too long suddenly the light went off and spotlight fell on the stage.

( the stage)

The audience breath got hitch thinking who could  it be but soon as the person turns around  the audience gleamed in happiness and screamed seeing the host with his charming smile. Come on who wouldn't know the host of the contest which was held by Manik malthora.

The host brightly smiled and checked his mike.

Host : hello audience. Are you ready for blast tonight?

The audience only screamed showing their excitement making the host chuckle lightly.

Host : I can see your excitement. Let's not make you all wait any further.  Are you guys ready?

"Yes" the audience screamed top of their voice.

Host : very first performance by my dearest friend Manik Malhotra and his team MAAN.

As Manik's name was called along with MAAN the audience screamed their name showing their excitement to see their hero performing once again.

"Manik"

"MaNan"

" MAAN"

"Manik"

"Manik"

"Manik"

"MaNan"

"MAAN"

"Manik" 

The audience kept screaming their names until the spotlight fell on guy who was back facing to the audience. The guy turns around to reveal himself to audience was none than Manik malthora with his guitar in his hand.

Manik looking the audience starts strumming his guitar closing his eyes starts singing followed by abhi who played the drum matching Manik's tune.

(Manik's outfit)

( abhi's outfit)

Later Avni joined on the stage playing base guitar matching with  Manik's tune. Avni passed smile to Manik who side hugged her while singing.  Finally the spotlight fell on last member of MAAN who was none than Mrs Nandini malthora with her sitra who played so soothly matching the tune along with sing female version of the song. Her eyes was closed and smile playing on her lips. Manik playing just guitar hearing Nandini's soulful voice. He slightly turns back and smiled seeing his Jaan singing so perfectly.

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(I love this song by Tanzeel and aashan. If you haven't heard it then you should. It is really catchy.)

(Nandini's outfit)

( Avni's outfit)

As Manik ended his part of the song the crowed screamed..

"Once more"

"Once more Manik"

Manik brightly smiled looking at the audience turning his Mike then turning his face to his team who smiled back.

Manik then turning back to audience starts turning his guitar follows by abhi's drum and Nandini playing her sitra closing here eyes. As Manik sung the first lyrics avni too starts strumming her base guitar matching Manik's tune.  Audience raising their hands up starts enjoying the performance.

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( another song which damnfam made  me addicted. Do listen to it)

Manik ended the song when crowed cheered for Manik and MAAN.  Audience screamed showing how much their loved the performance by Manik and his team.

"We love you Manik and MAAN"

Manik and his team smiled getting love from the audience. Abhi, avni and Nandini giving flying kiss to audiences comes down the stage whereas Manik stayed on stage and turning  his micro headset looks at Nandini who was walking down the stage.

As Nandini heard Manik's voice she stopped and turns back looking at him.

Manik : this one is for you Jaan. I love you beyond the  words.

Manik closing his eyes and strumming his guitar starts singing while the audience got lost in his voice expect one whose eyes was filled with fresh tears.

Manik opens his eyes and met her eyes his Jaan who was shedding tears. He nodded no and continues singing making audiences mad over his voice.

Kenda ae dil mera mainu, Tere nal mohabbtan pavaan (x2)

Tera vaal vinga na howay, Ni teri ayi ton main mar javaan, Kehnda ae dil mera mainu.

Manan kept looking at each other expressing how much they love each other. Nandini tears didn't stopped but kept flowing down her cheeks. Nandini tried controlling her tears but she couldn't when she felt someone side hugging, she turns side away and saw abhi hugging her. Nandini hugged him hiding her face into abhi's chest.

Tere bina jeena saza ho gaya,

Ve sanu ishq tere da nasha ho gaya Ni sanu ishq tere da nasha ho gaya,

Ni sada tere bina jeena saza ho gaya.

Raatan nu neend na aawe, Dil tainu vekhna chaave

Nandini was smiling in tears and adorning the man front of her who was her only. Only hers. Manik with his eyes gestured Nandini to climb up the stage. Nandini nodded her head as no when she felt abhi holding her hand. She looks at him confusingly.

Ruk gaiyan ghadiyan soniye, Ik pal na katteya jaawe (x2),

Tere bina jeena sazaa ho gaya, ve saanu ishq tere da, Nasha ho gaya ni saanu

Abhi holding Nandini's hand took her to stage and looks at Manik who smiled at him while singing. Manik passed the guitar to abhi who took it and starts strumming whereas Manik looking at Nandini moves to her and wraps his hands around her waist and pulls her close to him.

Ishq tere da, nasha ho gaya ni sada, Tere bina jeena saza ho gayaa.

Teri main rooh ban jawa hiriye, Teri main rooh ban jawa soniye,

dear, Zulfaan di shaan ban jawa,

Bullan te naa' ban jawa,
Wanna be the namne on your lips,

Ehna khayaan vich, main kho gaya ni
Ni hun tera diwana jaane tez ho gaya

Manik and Nandini were so lost in each other arms. Nandini's one hand around Manik's chest and another on his shoulder. Manik twirled her around few times.  Nandini was smiling all the times which made Manik peace.

Now Tej has become your lover, dear.

Tere bina jeena saza ho gaya,
Ve sanu ishq tere da, nasha ho gaya
Ni sanu ishq tere da nasha ho gaya,
Ni sada tere bina jeena saza ho gaya.

Soniye meri soniye, hiriye meri hirye

Manik twirled Nandini last time before ending the song and kept staring her which made her blush. Her cheeks turned into deepest red colour.  Nandini feeling shy hugged him making Manik smile who hugged her back. Manik kissed her hair and whispered only she could hear that what he thought but he forgot he still had micro headset still on.

Manik : I love you so much Jaan. There is no one can love me much as you do nor I can lo someone like I love you Jaan. You're my everything Jaan.

Manik broke hug and saw Nandini weeping silently. He wipes her tears off and kissed her forehead.

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The applauses was heard loudly in the auditorium room. Manik holding Nandini's hand comes down the stage and took his swag next to one of the judge while Nandini sat behind Manik with her family. Obviously with no doubt Manik was going to be judge for the competition.

Manik smiles at the judges who returned the smile back. All of them turned their gaze at stage as they heard host.

Host : wow that was fabulous.. did you enjoyed it?

'Yes' the audience shouted making Manik smile and the host.

Host : well that's the thing we are here tonight to enjoy the music. Now real fun begins..I would like all the judges to come on stage and express their feelings about the competition. Please..

The host requested all the judges to come up on the stage. All the judges giving nod comes to stage and looks at host while Manik shook his hand with the host.

One by one the judges  expressed their feelings about the competition and Manik and his team performing. At last Manik was given mike who took it with smirk playing on his lips.

Manik : my feelings in few words can't be express what I feel about this competition. Last two years i have been judging this competition held by myself. Honestly every year there is something new I have learnt through new singers and performance. No matter what fabulous singer am I but all this years I have always learns something from each competition I have held or performed. I wish all the participators best of luck. There would be one winner but in my eyes you're all winner because you didn't gave upon your passion towards music. I don't believe in wining competition but keeping music alive in myself. Music is peace what I believe and will continue to believe. I know all the participators will rock it tonight. Thank you you all for coming to London and taking part in. It was wonderful to work with you all and instruct you all. Wish you all good luck.

Manik ended his speech and gave mike to host who had genuine smile knowing Manik.

Manik and others Judge went back to their seat while the host announced new performance.

The performance kept entertaining audience. Every band performed and gave their best. Last performance was by fab 4 who was all ready to set fire on stage. Manik begins fairly Judge took interest watching fab 4 performance. Fab 4 performance on love you zindagi.

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Fab 4 ended the performance and once again the auditorium room was filled with loud claps and screams. Manik and others judge wrote the score down.

As fab 4 last performance there was an hour break before the winner being announced. Manik was having conversation with judges when he heard his name being called out. He turns around and saw his Jaan smiling brightly. He excused himself and holding Nandini's hand drags her out of auditorium room.

Manik cupping her face looks at her.

Nandini: mani.. come with me.

Manik : but Jaan where? Winner will be announcing any soon.

Nandini: mani she is here.. I want you to meet her.. please come with me..

Manik seeing her puppy face nodded his head.

Manik : where she is?

Nandini: come with me.

Manik followed Nandini to room and saw figure sitting on sofa. Nandini calls the person name who snapped her head towards them.

Nandini: sujatha meet my husband Manik Malhotra.

( sujatha)

Sujatha made her way to Manik and give handshake to him.

Sujatha: who doesn't know Manik Malhotra? Nice to meet you Manik. Finally we met.

Manik smiles at her.

Manik : yes finally we met. It's nice meeting you too.

Nandini: mani.. you know she loves your voice.

Manik : really. Thank you sujatha. Acha Jaan I have to leave as winner is going to be announce. You come with sujatha.

Nandini nodded her head. Manik went from there giving smile to both girls while sujatha pulls Nandini in hug.

Nandini and sujatha then sat on couch and starts gossiping. They didn't even realise for how long they gossiped for until they heard Avni's voice. Nandini looks up and saw avni entering inside the room while cursing someone.

Nandini : avni who are you cursing?

Avni : don't even ask Nandini. I bumped to someone mannerless man.

Nandini: cool down miss avni..

Avni : leave about me.. Bhai is looking for you. And Mrs malthora what are you doing when everyone is in auditorium room waiting for winner to be announce.. hold on who is she?

Nandini: she is my childhood friend sujatha and sujatha she is avni. My best friend.

Avni and sujatha smiles at each other.

Avni : hey sujatha will catch with you later as we need to leave for auditorium room.

Sujatha nodded her head. Then all girls made their way to auditorium room. They took their seat and saw crowds cheering for their favourite bands. 

Manik and judges along with all the participators was on stage. The host was going to announce the winner.

Host : the winner........... is......... knight's darkness... congratulations knight's darkness..

The crowds applaud for the winner and some whistled for them whereas dhruv and Alya was disappointed and angry knowing their band didn't win the competition. They knew Manik was taking revenge on them but who knew why didn't fab 4 won the competition.

Manik moving to knight's darkness team shaking his hands congratulated them followed by others judges too.

Manik corner of his eyes saw hate in dhruv and Alya eyes for him which didn't bother to acknowledge because he  couldn't expect anything from them. He knew that  he didn't had to own any explanation to anyone. He knew he judged the competition fairly with every band who took part in.

Khanna and malthora's family was smiling and feeling proud on Manik. Manik got down the stage after giving speech and congratulated others bands too.

Everyone was celebrating the winner of the competition didn't noticed when someone sitting in audience was smirking evilly looking at Manik Malhotra and his small world.  The Person secretly sneaked out from there.

For the audience foods and drinks was arrange in another hall which was near auditorium room. Everyone was moving where foods abs drinks was arrange when Nandini excused herself and kept auditorium room.

Abhi and Manik comes into auditorium yelling their family about their dinner is ready in another room that was when Manik noticed Nandini and neyonika missing. A lots of negative thoughts crossed his mind not finding Nandini nor neyonika in the room.

Manik : where is Nandini?

That was when all noticed Nandini missing along with neyonika.

Avni : she was with us but don't know where she went.. she must be somewhere.

Manik's body went numb thinking what if something happened to them.

Abhi kept hand on Manik's shoulder bringing him back to earth.

Abhi : we will find doll.. and raj dad where is neyonika aunty?

Raj : she went take call..

Abhi looks at Manik whose eyes was telling different story. Is it coincidence  that Nandini and neyonika is missing at the same and who knows where they are. Absolutely can not be coincidence. There is connection between both of them missing.

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