Mannat Mansion @ 11 A.M.

Nandini's Room.

Nandini helped Manik to sit in her bed after all the vomiting he has done. Poor Manik, the Famous bindi pasta has gave him a tough time.

Nandini : Manik, are you okay?

She asked when she saw him lying down on his stomach hiding his face in the pillow. He just nodded his head in a NO stuffing his head more into the pillow groaning. Nandini sighed, and took some water and filled the glass before forwarding it to him.

Nandini : Manik, lo yeh paani peelo.

Manik : Mujhe nahi chahiye...

He said, but it sound muffled.

Nandini : Manik, bachon jaise behave mat karo. Aur yeh paani peelo.

She said sternly but didn't get any reaction. She sighed before sitting on the bed and softly caressed his hair. Manik instantly kept his head in her lap and snuggled into her stomach. Nandini went stiff for a moment. And once again she felt that butterfly fluttering in her stomach as he snuggled closer to her stomach. Feeling she no more caressing his hair, Manik hold her hands and guided it to his hairs before lying comfortably on her lap. Nandini smiled at his antics.

Nandini : Drink some water Manik, acha lagega...

Manik : Mujhe nahi chahiye, and i don't think i could eat anything again. That dish, what was that?

Nandini : (Chuckling) Bindi Pasta...

Manik : It taste blah Nandini...

He said making faces.

Nandini : I think i know it clearly.

Manik : Have you eaten it?

Nandini : Manik, its chachi's recipe. So obviously we had to eat that. Yeh sirf ek dish hai, woh aisa bahot saare dishes banata hai.

Manik : Aisa aur bhi hai.... I don't think i could eat that.

Nandini : First morsel se hi tumhe pata tha na ki it was horrible, then why did you eat it by the way.

Manik : Arey, didn't you hear Abhimanyu, if they feel that i am not capable enough for to do anything for you then they will take you away from me. And i can't afford to loss you. You know na Nandini how much you mean to me. You are my shining star, and if you are not there, then my life will be dark once again, i don't want to live like that. I am now habituated to your brightness now. Call me selfish, i don't care. I only need you.

His eyes was full of sincerity,  and filled with unshed tears. Nandini's case wasn't any different, she too had those unshed tears shining on her eyes.

She bent her head and kissed his forehead, her lips lingering there for a minute as if she was sealing an unsaid promise to him. Promise of never leaving him, ever.

Both didn't say word more. They were just feeling each others presence till Nandini broke the silence.

Nandini : Ab hamein neeche chalna chahiye, sab hamara wait kar rahe honge...

Manik : Kuch der baad jaate hai na...

Nandini : Nahi, abhi bahot time hogaya.. chalo.. chalo...

Nandini literally dragged him from the room not before making him drink some water. And came to the living room and saw Cabir sitting in the dining table with all kind of sweets around him while M6 except Aryaman, Fab3 and Harshad was sitting on the living room and chatting.

Manik : Cabir, abhi abhi tune ek epic dish khaya tha na... And you are eating again.

He said before taking a seat in the sofa.

Cabir : Manik mere bhai, yaad mat dilao woh dish ki, heck it shouldn't even call as dish. And now i am trying to make my taste buds alive once again. Uska RIP kiya hai us dish ne.

Cabir said in horror while Madhyam and Abhimanyu smirked in victory.

Soha : You should get used to it Cabir, Sweety aisa bahot saare dish banate hai. and if you want to impress her then eating her handmade food is the only way.

Cabir : Tum log kaise khate hai woh sab.

Kaira : Pehle ajeeb lagega, then you will be accustomed to it. And haa, you don't have any other option.

She said with a smirk.

Cabir made a whining face before concentrating on his first love.

Nandini : Aryaman kahan hai?

She asked realizing his absence.

Navya : apne kamre mein hoga....  He was really sad.

Nandini : I know, mein baat karti hu usse.

Nandini sighed and stood up. She gave a smile to Manik before moving to Aryaman's room.

Nandini opened Aryaman's room door and peeped to his room and saw him talking to someone on the phone. She entered and sat on his bed.

He looked at her once then continued to talk in the phone royally ignoring her presence. She pouted seeing it. But seeing him busy she patiently waited for him to finish the call.

Nandini called him once he finished the call, but he once again ignored her, she sighed before going to him and side hugging him.

Nandini : Aru sorry na... I know mujhe naraz nahi hona chahiye and you have all right to be angry. But ek baar mere taraf se bhi toh socho na. You were literally insulting our feelings there, that's why i raised my voice.

She said maki8ng him understand her point.

Aryaman : You even called me Aryaman.

Aryaman said with a grumpy face.

Nandini : Agar tumhara naam Aryaman hai toh Aryaman hi bulayegi na...

She said teasingly while Aryaman huffed grumpily.

 Nandini : Okay baba.. sorry for calling your full name. Ab toh maaf karde...

She said showing her puppy eyes making him smile. She hugged him smiling brightly he too reciprocated it.

Aryaman : And i have a good news.

He said breaking the hug.Nandini looked at him and gesture him to continue.

Aryaman : Karan ka call aaya tha, he said that dancer na, Incredible, she is performing there today, agar aaj gaye toh ham use mil sakte hai.

(Aage aage pado doubts clear ho jaega)

Nandini : Really?

She asked excitedly. He nodded his head in yes smiling at her excitement.

Nandini : I hope woh maan jaaye. Karan ne bataya ki she is very arrogant types ki hai.

Aryaman : She will, we are giving her a big opportunity.

Nandini nodded her head agreeing with him, after talking about the matter some more time they went to living room.

Meanwhile, In the living room girls were planning tomorrows girls day out.

Soha : Mukthi, Alia, are you guys are free tomorrow?

Mukthi : Yes!!

Soha : Great, we are planning a day out tomorrow, tum log bhi aajao. It will be fun.

Madhyam : Yeh, kab plan kiya? Hamein kyun nahi bataya?

Kaira : Bataya tha ham ne, but you guys were busy thinking about Manik and Cabir's band bajao.

Navya : And waise bhi its a girls day out, tum log aane ki koi zaroorat nahi hai...

Aryaman : What do you mean by girls day out, if you guys leave then what will we boys do?

He asked entering the living room with Nandini.

Kaira : Do whatever you want, we don't care.

She said ending the topic and start to discus about tomorrow with the girls while boys pout.

The rest of the day went in a blink with laughter and leg pulling in the Mannat Mansion. In the evening Fab5 and Harshad left the mansion, promising to meet tomorrow.

Underworld Dance Club @ 11.30 P.M.

Aryaman and Nandini reached there on time as per Karan said, Because that dancer comes there exactly at 11.35 and give performance and will be out as soon as the performance ends and both Aryaman and Nandini couldn't afford to loss the chance to meet her after hearing her praises from Karan. So, yeah they are here all excited. Karan is with them telling about other dancers who are present there.

Karan : Guys, look at him that black jacket wala.

He said pointing at a guy who were facing his back to them. They tried to look at his face but couldn't see him as he had were a cap as if he doesn't want anyone to see his face.

Karan : He is D star.

Nandini : D star?

Karan : Yeah, that's how he is known here, no one know his real name, heck we never got to see his face, but everyone here is his fan. His grace and moves are fab. I think he will be perfect for you guys.

Aryaman : Lets see. Do he has performance today?

Karan : Yeah, he hasn't came here since long but i think you guys are lucky, today you can see  both the incredible and D star's performance.

Meanwhile they hear the announcement for Incredible's performance. In the stage there was a hooded figure facing her back. Light fell on the figure as the music starts. The figure turns and move the hood from her head and we can see her face.

And boy did Aryaman's heart skip a beat? I think so....*wink*

https://youtu.be/WG6qKDoidmg

(As i don't have any idea about dance steps you guys can imagine the dance steps *sheepish smile* )

She dance with such a passion and grace that everything around her was silent as if she has cast a spell on every one. Aryaman and Nandini too was amazed seeing her dance and they know apart from this girl was perfect for the performance they were planning.

And on the other side Aryaman was..... Yaar kya kahun? Lagtha hai use uska Laila mil gayi hai... He hasn't taken his eyes away from her face even for a split of second....

As the stage turn dark after her performance both Aryaman and Nandini went to the back stage and saw Incredible, who was in a hurry to get away from there.

Nandini called out  for her but she didn't stop, but could Aryaman just leave the girl who he think to be his Laila at least without knowing her name? So he went ahead and got hold of hand. She went stiff for a second before turning and throwing a punch on his face. Aryaman dodged the punch but haven't leave her hands.

Aryaman : Hey... hey... hey... Calm down... We just want to talk... okay...

Incredible : Leave my hand...

She said gritting her teeth.

Nandini : Please, we just want to talk.... Please...

She nodded her head then looked at Aryaman who was smiling like a fool.

Incredible : Meine kaha na i will talk then why the hell are you still holding my hand...

She asked angrily making Aryaman come out of his Laila land... He leave her hand pouting while Nandini was looking at him with a raised eyebrow as if asking *What the hell is wrong with you* and to her surprise she sau Aryaman blush.

Did you guys hear it? Aryaman Blush. Thank Ayyappa that she didn't get a heart attack.

Incredible : Excuse me, i have to gi somewhere to go, so if you please start talking instead of looking at each others face then it will be good.

Nandini : (coming out of her surprised zone) Ohh sorry, Hi, i am Nandini.

She said forwarding her hands. Incredible shook her hands with Nandini but didn't say her name.

Nandini : We have seen your performance, and you were just like your name incredible.

Incredible nodded her head without showing any emotion...

Nandini : So, we have a offer..

Incredible : I don't want to make money selling my talent so i think you should give this offer to someone else...

She said with a cold voice and started to walk away...

Nandini : Hey... I understand your point okay... I know how much you respect your talent aftre watching how passionately was you dancing. But jo offer ham aapko dena chahte hai its not only for making money, you are talented and don't you think the world should know your talent.

Incredible : NO!!

Came a clear cut answer.

Nandini : Okay, but could you please hear us out before taking a decision?

Nandini continued when she didn't get any response.

Nandini : Look, we own a dance academy. It was our dream from the day for the first time we performed in a stage. Then we were studying at 3 standard. Amma had to literally drag us to the stage. We were scared, literally. But then my Amma said us that If you have a talent then we have to  push it to the maximum otherwise your talent will be wasted. So, that's how it started. Now hamara Dance Academy Step Up ki ! year poora hone wala hai. So we are planning a Performance. And after seeing your performance today we thought you will be perfect for it. But koi zabardasti nahi, If you are interested then we can do an audition on Sunday. Hmm, you have three days to think. If you are ok then come.

She said giving her a visiting card. Incredible nodded her head taking the card but her face didn't show any emotion till now, which really made Aryaman feel uncomfortable who were looking at her in the whole exchange. Incredible start to walk away when Aryaman called out for her..

Aryaman : Hey, incredible at least tell us your name....

Incredible turned and looked at him with a hard look while a smirk settled on Aryaman's lips... Incredible give him a look before turning around. She stopped walking after three steps and lokked aryaman over her shoulder and said.

"Its Neha"

And she walked away into the darkness while Aryaman whispered her name with foolish smile his hands stuffed into his pockets.

Nandini looked at him for a minute and understand that Her Aru is whipped, totally.

She smacked his head making him come into his senses.

Nandini : What happened Aru? Ek hi meeting pe lattu hogaya...

Aryaman looked at her with a naughty smile before saying...

Aryaman : I Think I Finally Got My Laila...

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Neha

A girl with a badass attitude more like a tomboyish girl. A passionate dancer. Doing her MBA in SPACE it self.  She is distant from every one. Doesn't believe anyone easily, hence not friends with anyone. A closed book.

So a small character sketch of Neha, will tell more about her in future.

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So, that's it for today...

Finally Aryaman ki Laila aagayi...

And My dear Fluffy a.k.a @neha-pani kaise laga surprise? i used your favourite song too.

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27/1/2020