Nandini ended the song and noticed that Rishab has slept already with a peaceful smile on his face. She smiled and kissed his forehead with so much love.

She looked at her left to see everyone looking at her smiling. She too smiled at them, before turning to sleeping Rishab.

Nandini : He is sleeping like a baby.

She whispered with a sad smile, tears floating in her eyes.

Navya came to her in an instant and side hugged her. 

Navya : Everything will be alright. Doctor ne bhi yahi kaha tha na.

Nandini : He doesn't deserve it, Navya.

A tear rolled down her eyes. Her eyes were solely looking at sleeping Rishab. Manik looked at her with helplessness . How much he wished to wipe them and tell her everything will be okay.

Navya : I know, and mujhe yeh bhi pata hai ki uska yeh super sister will help him to over come this situation just like she always did.

She said pointing at Nandini.

Nandini : Do you think so?

She asked with hope shining in her eyes.

"OF COURSE"

She heard a chorus from everyone who is present in that room.

She looked at them and her eyes landed on a certain chocolate brown orbs which held a soft expression, she looked straight through it and found truth in all those pair of eyes, it give her the confidence in herself. She left a sigh of relief before kissing Rishab's forehead and Whisper

"YOU WILL BE ALRIGHT"

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A nurse came in the room after a minute informing them that only one person could be there as bystander.

Fab4 and Harshad went back to Dhruv's room.

They decided that Manik and Cabir will stay for the night. Yeah, the nurse said only one person, but they are Fab5 for no reason right. Here Alia wanted to stay, but couldn't as she can't insist just because she is his "best friend'' right.

It was almost same in the case of M6, Nandini was adamant on not leaving Rishab's side and others too didn't pressure her to come with them, but Aryaman decided to stay with her in case of any emergencies.

Others went back to Mannat Mansion together.

City Hospital @ 12.30 PM

In Dhruv's room, he was still asleep while Cabir has occupied the couch sleeping peacefully. Manik come out of the room and went to Rishab's to see almost the same scene. Aryaman was sleeping in the couch but Nandini was standing near the window with a blank face. Manik entered into the room making sure not to make any sound.

He stand beside her before placing his hand on her shoulder. She was startled and looked at him, she took a moment to adjust with the surrounding and was surprised to see Manik there.

Manik : Tum theek ho?

He asked worriedly.

Nandini : I am Manik. I just needed some time to process the things. Dhruv kaisa hai?

Manik : He too is fine, jaise hi doctor ne kaha he was having insecurities, I hope we were able to make him understand.

He sighed.

Nandini : i am sure Manik, as long as you guys are with him everything will be alright.

She said smiling while he too give her a small smile. Nandini look ahead once again while Manik was just looking at her with a small smile.

Nandini : Why are you staring at me Manik?

Manik : Kuch nahi bas aise hi.

He said shrugging his shoulder. Before side hugging her. She give him a small smile before leaning on his shoulder.

Nandini : Manik, I know tumhe kuch aur baat batana hai. batao.

She asked snuggling into his warmth, while he just tightened his arms around her.

Manik : Have I Ever Told You That I Like You?

She immediately looked up into his eyes which was shining with love which she clearly recognized and she was 100% sure that her eyes too shows the same. A small blush formed in her cheeks.

Even though she know it was more than just like they have between them but Manik himslef saying it aloud, make things do to her which she never felt before. For instance, Those stupid butterflies flying in the pit of stomach. How cliche that sounds? But kya karoon? Uska yeh Monster Manik Malhotra make her feel this kind of unbelievable things to her.

Nandini just nodded her head in a no while her heart prayed for hearing those words from him.

Manik shift a little so that they are now facing each other. He took both of her hands and interwine them with his, Looking straightly to her eyes captivating her eyes with his own ones.

Manik :  Nandini, I don't know that, is it the correct time or not. But i want you to know that I LIKE YOU A LOT, and i know it is not some passing fancy. This some deeper meaning, and i clearly understand whet it is. But i know that we both are not ready for it. But, When i say it i like you, i mean it.  I want you in my life, no matter what, and i will be with you in every ups and downs of your life. Yeh haath kabhi nahi chodoonga mein.

He said showing their joined hands. Nandini looked at it before looking back to his eyes which were showing truth.

So, She believed him when he said that he will never leave her hands. 

Nandini : I trust you Manik, When i say it i too mean it. I trust you so much ki I am ready to let you see the broken me.

She said with a small smile. He just hugged her close to his chest, She tightened her grip on him with peace written on their face. They felt HOME.

Nandini : Manik, may i ask why you told me your feeling all of a sudden? No offence okay, i was just curious.

Manik : (Taking a deep breath) Woh, aaj jab you break down, mein kuch nahi kar paya. i couldn't even hug you to comfort you. I felt really useless. You mean a lot to me, but just because we didn't voice it out i just stand there like a stranger. I couldn't take it. I want to be with you in every situation. Isiliye meine tai kiya ki i will confess it to you. And Mein kal Fab5 ko bhi hamhare baare mein bata doonga. So no force can stop me from comforting you, to be that person who will wipe your tears.

His voice was calm and soothing while slowly caressing her cheeks. Nandini once again felt that tinkling sensation in pit of her stomach, she looked up to his eyes while he too looked down at her. His eyes held determination.

Nandini : (smiling) Acha hai, they deserve to know.

Manik : Are you okay with it?

Nandini : Of course Manik, Tum karo jo tumhe acha lage. I will always be with you. Hamesha.

She said holding his hand and squeezing it, before taking their previous position.

Manik : But i am a  bit nervous. I don't know how they will take it.

Nandini : But i am not, I know they will understand you, and Alia too is with you right.

Manik : Haa she is... hey, tumhe kaise pata ki we talked.

Nandini smiled at him before looking out through the window.

Nandini : Tum log baat karne ke baad Alia and me talked. She even said sorry for everything.

Manik : That's interesting, You know Alia Sexena never accept her faults easily, unless the other person is important for her.

Nandini : (smirking) Because i am special.

Manik : Haa... Isiliye hi toh mein tumhare peeche pagal hoon mein.

"Arrghh itna cheezy lines mein bhi kisi chick se nahi bataya"

MaNan was startled hearing the sound. They turned to their  back to see Aryaman sitting in the couch with a irritated expression on his face.

Aryaman :  Manik my man, you seriously needed some "kaise ladki patao" classes. And koi nahi mein hu na i will teach you. Kal hi start karte hai lectures, theek hia.

He said with a serious expression air quoting the words Kaise ladki patao.

Nandini : Na Aru, koi faida nahi, agar tumhe seriously yeh pata hai ki "Kaise ladki patao", then abtak tumhari Laila hamare saath hota.

She said with a smirk.

Aryaman : Oiiii.... Meri laila ko kuch mat bolo.

He said with pout.

Nandini : Awweeee Aru bacha mein tumhare laila ko nahi tumhe kaha tha.

Aryaman : Arghhh.... You know what i hate you.

He said glaring at her.

Nandini : Feelings are mutual Aru baby.

He said with a sweet smile. While Manik was just standing there confused at their banter.

Aryaman : Huh, Donon milke meri neend bhi kharab kiya aur ab mere mazak uda rahi hai, You know whaat, I am breaking up with you.

He said before storming out. Nandini just showed her tongue at him.

Manik : Break up?

Nandini : Don't mind yeh aisa hi hai, hamara friendship aisa hi hai... abhi wapas aayegi.

"Nahi aaongi mein."

They hear him say while peeking through the door.

Nandini : Phir yahan kya kar raha hai tu ab?

Aryaman : Woh.. mein... mein...

Nandini : What cat caught your tongue?

Aryaman : I am breaking up with you once again.

Nandini : (shrugging her shoulder) Okay.

Aryaman : Bhai, Manik free mein ek advise deti hu tujhe, bhag jaa aur peecha bhi mud kar mat dekh, She is devil. Dekha itni pyaari si innocent si bache ko kya kya bata raha hai.

He said earning a glare from Nandini

Manik : (confused) Innocent kon?

Aryaman : Of course mein.

Nandini : Ohooo... Joke of the year.

Aryaman : Tum se koi baat nahi kiya, mein Manik se baat kar raha tha.

Nandini : Whatever.

She muttered with an annoyed face.

Aryaman huff before leaving the room once again.

Manik : That was something.

Nandini : Huh?

Manik : Woh Aryaman, so he know about us.

Nandini : Yeah everyone know.

Manik : Hmm... Isiliye hi us din Abhi mujhe ghoor raha tha.

(Manik baba ki bulb ab jala)

Nandini : Haa isiliye hi woh tumhe ghoor raha tha.

Manik : are they okay with us?

He asked with hesitation.

Nandini : You know my friends are weired, and yeh log kab kya karenge yeh toh mujhe nahi pata, but fhilal tum safe hai.

Manik : I didn't actually get it.

Nandini : jaldi hi pata chala jaega.

Manik : Okay.

He said with confusion etching in his voice. However fhilal kelie he thought to spent this moment with Nandini in his arms.

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Meanwhile Aryaman sat in the chair pouting. But kahi bhi silent mein baithna Aryaman Khurana ki bas ki baat nahi hai. So, In midnight Aryaman peeked into Dhruv's room and he saw Cabir sprawled in the couch placed in the room. He came in and shake Cabir softly, but our Cabir baba just slapped his hands off before turning to another side. He did the same thing for Aryaman's next two try too. But not for once he didn't opened his eyes.

yeah... Typical Cabir Dhawan.

So Aryaman just punched him on his stomach, and he opened his eyes startled, but his screams were muffled as Aryaman was palming his mouth.

When Cabir came out of the horror zone he saw a sheepishly smiling Aryaman who was waving at him as if a 5 year old who saw his best friend in a park coincidentally. Well, here we are talking about Aryaman, he could do anything.

Cabir looked at him for a moment and said after composing.

Cabir : Why the hell...

Before he could complete the sentence Aryaman started dragging him out.

Aryaman : Chal PUBG khelte hai.

Aryaman said while his eyes lit up like a star.

And for the first time in his life Cabir Dhawan get to know how Fab4 would have felt whenever  he  woke them up at middle of the night for all the silly treason in the world.

Cabir : Tum ne mujhe punch maarke PUBG khelne kelie utaya?

He asked with disbelief.

Aryaman : Mein kya karoon, teri dost ke wajah se meri neend kharab hua, so beiing his  friend, mujhe entertainment karna tumhare farz banta hai.

He said as a matter of fact.

Cabir : (confused) Meri friend ke wajah se teri neend kaise kharab hua?

And ladies and gentlemen that's how Aryaman realized his slip of tongue .

Aryaman : wohhh... woh sab chodna... yeh bata, tu khelenga yah nahi. Chicken dinner milega.

He said with a smirk while Cabir too smiled a little.

Cabir : Idea toh bahot tempting hai. Theek hai lets play.

They both settled in  the chair in front of the room and start playing.

After 5 Minutes.

Both are so much immersed in the game.

Aryaman : Kill him man, that one in your back.

Cabir : Tu pehle jiske saath fight kar raha hai use maar, phir mujhe order kar.

Aryaman : I will kill him in a blink of your eyes.

Cabir : (Blinking) Lo kiya blink. Have you kill him already?

Aryaman : Oiiii Zyada sarcastic mat ban and concentrate on your game.

Cabir : Mein wahi kar rahi thi, you were the one who distracted me.

He said frowning.

Aryaman : Okay then, i am not saying anything. Khud hi karlo.

He said huffing at Cabir.

They continued their game for another 5 minute before screaming,

"CHICKEN DINNER''

Yeah they won the game, but in a hospital at midnight who will scream chicken dinner.

Of course ARYAMAN and CABIR will. Because they are idiots.

Hospital authority bhi yahi kaha tha, when the guards catch the duo, before MaNan request them to leave them with a condition that the duo will not utter a single word when they are in hospital.

Yeh donon pagal silent kabhi nahi reh payega, yeh hamein pata hai, but for now they let them go when they agreed to this condition, Lets see what happen next.

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