Space college @ 7.00 a.m

Nandini and Manik sitting in their usual spot that is stairs behind music wing....

Manik was silently sitting lost somewhere.....

Nandini : Manik kya hua? Why are you so silent.....

Manik : nothing Nandini.... I was just.... Nothing chuck it....

Nandini : Manik i know you are disturbed about something.... Tell me what happened.... Shayad Tumhare problem Mein solve nahi kar sakte par Main zaroor Tumhari problem Sun sakti hu.... Share karne se Dil Halka Hota Hai....

Manik : I don't know Nandini it's just that I am feeling too much hilti Kyunki Main Ab Tak Fab5 se apni aur Alia ki breakup ke bare mein nahi bataya.... they know that we had a fight but.... Argghhh

Nandini : Manik can I ask you something

Manik nodded his head in yes..

Nandini : tum abhi tak Safai se 55 se bataya kyu nahi

Manik : I thought to tell them after musicana because main nahi chahti thi ki Hamari relationship Hamari music pe effect Karen...

Nandini : ok....I understand but tum Alis se iske baare mein baat Kiya?

Manik : yes I told her she is also ok with it

Nandini : Manik Fab 5 have the right to know it par Agar Tumhe lag raha hai ki this will affect your music then and it's ok I think Fab 5 to will understand your Point.... but try to tell them early as possible because secret scan break relationships....

She said lost in something her ice has some hurt in it

Manik : yeah I will tell them as soon as musicana ends in fact I will tell them the night itself after the performance ends otherwise I will go crazy..... I hope they understand me..

Nandini : they may be hurt but eventually they will understand you Manik after all you guys are Fab5....

Manik : (with a proud) smile yes after all we are Fab 5....

Nandini too give him s sweet smile....

Nandini : Manik....woh...i... I want to ask you something... That.... (she was stammering nervously....) am I the reason for your breakup?

Manik : what???

Nandini : am i the reason Manik.... Just like Alia said did i come in between you two?

Manik : are you out of your mind Nandini.... You were never in that scene.... We would have eventually broke up even you weren't in my life.... Heck i doubt whaterver between me and Alia was even love... It was a name sake relationship atleast from my side.... You know we two were in same suituation that time After Harshad

After hearing Harshad's name Nandini jerkingly looked at Manik... While seeing her shocked face Manik too realised what blunder he has done...

Manik : i mean after Alia's parents death she was so lonely she only comfirtable with me because we know from she was 3 or 4 years old so she was always with me.... That time i too was going through the same phase.... So i too liked her company because she used to remind me of someone

Nandini knowing who was that someone has a small smile on her lips kitna bhi hatred Manik ke man mein Harshad kelie hai usse kayi zyada he crave for Harshad.... His first best friend....

Manik : And we misunderstood it as love.....

Nandini : Manik i don't need any explaination i only need to know that main kisi bhi tarah tum donon ki break up ki wajah ban gya hai ya nahi.... Because sometimes i feel too much guilty when i saw you not talking to Alia or ignoring her....

Manik looked at her shockingly...

Nandini : aisa mat dekho Manik.... I have notised your indifferent behaviour towards her when we practised together for opening night performance.... I don't know what happened between you two.... But mujhe sirf itna pata hai ki she is so shattered....tum hi abhi bataya ki she wss only comfortable with you and shared all her little secret... Just think Manik in which phase she is going trough.... Now she is lonely Manik, in the same place where she was when her parents died.... Aisa mat ho ki tumhari ignorance ki wajah se tum log ke beech joh friendship thi eoh bhi tut na jaaye.... Aisa friendshio sirf nazeeb walon ko hi milta hai Manik.... Don't let it go....

It was like a reality check for Manik.... He was terrified.... In his own hurt and trust issues he was pushing Alia away.... His friend scrach it.... His best friend who was his support when he needed.... She never asked for anything in return.... He was immeture.... they were immeture.... They weren't able to understand their feelings towards each other.... Ismein galti sirf Alia ki nahi.... Even He was... He is at fault.... What Alia did to Nandini was a blunder but it was a outcome of her insecurities.... Everyone in her life had leave her hands in between... Her dad, her mom.... And her Brother (that is what atleast they thinks).... she was hell scared to loose anyone more.... At least he could have make her understand.... But all he did was ignoring her and hurting her....

Manik's eyes have unshead tears in it.... He looked at Nandini not knowing what to say or what to do....

Manik : Nan...Nandini.... Alia.... What have i done?.... She .... She will never gonna open up her insecurities to anyone not even Mukthi.... Aur main.... I just leave her to fight with it all by herself.... I am not a good friend right.... I am no.... You are right.... I am a monster..... A ruthless.... A heartless monster....

He was being histaric.... Nandini tried to speak inbetween many times but he didn't let her.... But when she hear he saying he is not a good friend she came to know he took her words in a really different level.... As we all know he is Manik Malhotra.... Extreme in everything...

Knowing very well that he is in a Pool of guilt now... She hugged him tughtly still in sitting position....

Sensing it Manik too hugged her to his dear life.... Seeking her warmth...

Nandini : Manik i will not say ki boys shouldn't cry.... Because it is good to cry.... And i am not gonna judge you... You can cry infront of me as much as you want.....(and atear roll down from his eyes) But the things you just said na it is rediculas... Who told you, you are not a good friend.... Listen Manik Malhotra You are one in a million.... A true friend everyone wish for.... You knoe you are a role model for so many in this college... Not only for your music.... Yes you are a rock star for them... But most importantly so many people adore you as a true friend Manik.... You know i am also one of them.... The way you protect Fab4 is increadible.... So never ever say you are a bad friend ohk.... And about you ignoring her.... Then i will say that it is your immaturity... (and he pout *my cutey*) you could have atleast talk to her...

Manik : i talked to her ohk.... But she was saying all nonscence so main bhi use bahot kuch suna diya...

Nandini : wahh what a matured reaction Manik Malhotra...

Manik : Nandini.... (he said whining)

Nandini : what Nandini.... Manik you have to talk to her normally.... Like you guys are used to...

Manik : but Nandini now it is too awkward.... I don't know if we could be like before...

Nandini : where the hell from this awkwardness come Manik.... Is it because you guys were dating from past years,... Or because you ignored her..... Ir because you are trying to move on?..

Manik looked at the floor not knowing what to say...

Nandini : ayyo ayyappa.... Like seriously Manik.... She is Your best friend Manik.... No friend is going to judge you for moving on Manik.... Manik you are sure na tum dodnon ki beech joh bhi tha woh pyaar nahi tha...

Manik nodded his head in yes...

Nandini : then you have to make her understand it.... She has a life Manik.... Don't let her waste her life for something which never existed.... You have to motivate her Manik.... For that first you guys have to speak to each other.... You guys need a closure... Otherwise you two will never gonna be in peace.... Are you understanding what i meant....

Manik nodded in understanding....

Nandini : (clearing his tear stained face) then smile.... Its already 8...
Agar koi student tumhe tears ke saath dekh liya na then he/she will faint the next instant....

Manik : i know... They only seen the angry hulk or should i say monster so they surely will faint....

Nandini : main isiliye nahi bataya....(he looked at confusedly) When you cry na tum bahot gandha dikhta hai....
Tumhari fan following kam ho jaega Manik...

For a second he didn't understand what she said but when he understood..

Manik : (totally pissed of) Nandiniiiii....

And started tickling her....

Nandini : haha... Man... Manik...stop....hah... Please.... Stop... Hahha... Pleaseeee..

Manik stopped thats when they realised their position Manik's upper body was hovering Nandini who were still sitting on the stairs... They two looked at each other.... Manik had a small smile on his face while Nandini's chubby cheeks adored with a red hint.... Maik tucked her hair behind her ears and carsed her cheeks... Which only increased her blush... He kissed her forehead... He straighten himself and helped her sit straight... Fir a moment they were silent... Not because they are uncomfortable or felt awkward... Just because they were trying to absorb that feeling....

Nandini : i think i should go....

Nandini stood and turn to go but stopped feeling a tug in her wrist.. He stood and stand in front of her holding her hands And said with so much love (which they are not aware of till) and respect...

Manik : Thank you.... (she looked at him confusedly) thank you for being with me.... Thank you for understanding me and manking me understanding.... Thank you for coming in my life...

She has a small smile listening his words but the last sentence made her.... speechless? Don't know...
But she felt special for sure....

Both of them were looking at each other..

Nandini : bye

She said smilingly.... And went from there with a constant smile on her face which reflected in Manik's face too...

Amets Group Of Industries Mumbai Branch @ 9.00 am...

Zubin's cabin

Zubin was busy with some work thats when he hear someone knocking his cabin door...

Zubin : come in...

Amaira come in with some files...

Amaira : sir these are the files you asked for....

Zubin nodded and take the file and started reading it

Amaira : sir Mr.Rathore has came to see you....

Zubin: Rathore.... Yeh log kuch zyada fast nikla.... Apna grave dig karne main itna interest... Not bad... Let him in.

Amaira : yes sir..

Amaira went out and then come with Rathore...

Rathore : hello gentleman... I am Virendra Rathore.... I hope you know me...

Zubin : sorry i didn't recognise you...

Amaira looked at Zubin like *wahh... Kya acting hai....*

Rathore : I am CEO of Rathore Indestries.... One of the top 10 industries...

Zubin : ohh i see... Par yahan kaise ana hua?

Rathore : i am here to discuss about the partnership deal...

Zubin : ohk i understand... But the conference is after 5 days.... Why did you come today?

Rathore : i have a deal for you...

Zubin : what deal....

Rathore : look agar yeh deal RI ko diya toh donon company ko profit hoga....

Zubin : but you know i only play fair... So how can i give you the deal just like that?

when he is talking business he has an arrogant aura in him which can literally shake anyone's confidence... And the same happened here... Rathore was somewhat feared to lose the deal...

Rathore : but...

Zubin : (cutting Rathore of) but... You know i am a business man so my motive too is profit.... So i can consider your REQUEST

He said stressing the word Request... It agitated Mr. Rathore... But for him this deal was important..

Rathore : look Mr.Zubin.... As you said we are business men... So we only consentrate on increasing profit ( yeah jaise ki business ko koi aur motive hai hi nahi.... He should read business studies text book😐😐) so i was saying our goodwill can surely increase the profit...

Zubin : look Mr.... Agar goodwill ki baath hoti toh there is another 9 companies in top 10 position so it won't be a problem.... But phir bhi i will give you chance... But before that i have to check your companie's working conditions.... Past records... Everything.... What say

Rathire was happy that Zubin accepted his offer so he didn't think of anything other than it and said yes immediately...

Zubin : ohk... Then my team will come to your office may be tomortow...

Rathore : sure.... Then i will go now... Me.Zubin how about dinner at my place to talk about further....

Zubin : Mr.Rathore the deal is not finalised yet.... So a dinner will be a waste of time... I hope you understand... And you can leave now.... Amaira lead Mr.Rathore's way...

Rathore : (embarressingly) yeah thank you..

Zubin : woww... That was great.... Navya was right... It is going to be so much fun....

City Hospital @ 8.30 am

Abhimanyu was in the hospital room where Vikram's daughter Naina were admitted...

Abhimanyu : hey sweetheart.... Missed me?

Naina : Abhi bhaiyya... Bakki bayyas and didis nahi aaya?

Abhimanyu : no dear they are busy..... But don't worry tomorrow is saturday na everyone will come to see you... You know you have two didi's and one bhaiyya more....

Naina : really?

Abhimanyu : really....

Naina : will they also give me chocolate like you do

Abhimanyu : yes.... They will.give you djer sari chocolates...

Naina : aur mera saath khelogi? You know no one will play with me... Because i am week na.... So i can't run.... And I don't have any friend... Will they become my friend? I promise i will be a good girl....

Abhumanyu : yes bacha... They will play with you... They will be your friend too....Now you take rest ohk... I will come tomorrow with them... Ohk...

Naina : ohk.... But came early ohk.... Because after eating these medicine na i feel sleepy ... Agar aap log aane mein der ho jaongi toh i will be sleeping ... Toh mujhe aap sab ke saath khel nahi paonga...

Abhimanyu : ohk bacha... We will come early.... Now give me a kissy....

Naina kissed him on his cheeks while he kissed her on her forehead...

Abhimanyu : sleep tight.... And have food and medicine on time..so that aapko kal hamare saath khelne mein bahot energy ho.. Bye...

Abhimanyu looked at Vikram's wife and asked her to come outside...

Abhimanyu : bhabhi ji mera doctor se baath hui...we can do her operation on monday.... And i am sure she will be fine...

Payal : thank you so much bhaiyya.... Aap log nahi hai toh... Pata nahi kya hota...

Abhimanyu : aisa kuch bhi nahi hai.... Yeh hamara fars hai.... Aur mera Vikram se baath hui hai.... He will be here before Naina's operation starts... Aap chintha mat karo..... Theek hai.... Ab main chal tha hoon thida kaam hai....

Payal : theek bhaiyya... Agar woh phone kiya hai toh bata dena ki Naina ab theek hai .... Nahi toh bahot pareshan ho jaongi....

Abhimanyu : theek hai.... aap apna dhyaan rakhiyega. Bahar mat jaie... Agar kuch kaam hai toh woh dono hamesha yeha hoga ďpointing at two guards) .... Aur aapke paas hamara number haina just call us in case of emergency... Theek hain...

Payal : theek hai bhaiyya....

Abhimanyu : teek hai.... Ab mein bhi chalthi hoon.....

And their conversation was heared by someone who didn't understand half of the conversation but has a small smile adored in that person's face...

So i am ending the chapter here....

MaNan vibes.....

How was MaNan's talk....

Rathore.... Poor guy.....

Zubin full of attitude....

Abhimanyu?

Naina?

Who will be the person hear Abhimanyu and Payal's conversation... I know you guys have gussed the person...

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