Rose: Cabirrrrrr! Babyyyy! I missed you so much.

Rose spoke in overly loving and girlish tone and started walking towards Cabir opening her arms all ready to embrace Cabir's figure. Cabir was walking backwards frantically Nodding his head in denial.

The rest of them made a weird face listening to Rose but seeing Cabir they were having a hard time controlling their laughter. As for Navya she was fuming in anger. Gusse se laal peela neela from head to toe.

Rose went and hugged Cabir tightly yet seductively. Navya was clutching her bag so tightly that it's threads were almost ready to break. When Alya saw Rose she too was fuming, but now that Cabir was Rose's target she was feeling quite relaxed.

Cabir was trying his best to free himself from the human version of fevicol when his eyes came in contact with Navya Fuming Naveli. In an instant he pushed Rose causing her to stumble and fall on the floor. Not even bothering to look at her, Cabir went and stood beside Navya- like an obedient lover.

Rose: ouccchhhhhhhh!

None of the boys moved ahead to help Rose. Aaryaman having some sympathy, and knowing nothing about Rose, came forward to help her. He held his hand out. Rose gave a sexy smile to Aaryaman and grabbed his hand.

As soon as Rose started getting up Aaryaman's eyes widened. His expression was so funny. Once Rose was standing on his feet Aaryaman was panting. He turned around to look at others with a horrific expression. Aaryaman was holding his palm that Rose had used to get up. He was rotating his wrist to check if it was in working condition or if any of the bones had broken.

He looked at everyone and murmured:Bhais!

The rest of them were trying their best not to laugh. Dhruv and Manik bit their lips to control themselves fom laughing out loud. Alya hid her face in Dhruv's chest to control herself. Mukti turned around showing her back to others and muffled her laughter. Nandini hid herself behind Manik and pressed her face in Manik's back to avoid having any eye contact with either Aaryaman or Rose. Navya coughed to cover her laughter. The only person over there who wasn't finding it funny was Cabir.

Cabir was lost seeing Navya's face that was initially red in anger, but now she was biting her lips and trying her best not to smile. Yet she failed to hide her smile. Cabir was lost in her beauty. Though he still considered her a Black and White Madhubala yet he had fallen in love madly deeply with HIS black and white madhubala. ONLY HIS.

Manik who saw this pulled Nandini from behind him and with eyes pointed towards Cabir. The laughter had subsided. Nandini moved closer to Cabir. She placed her hand on his shoulder. Lost in Navya, he simply jerked his shoulder. Navya was now blushing. Everyone was watching Cabir in surprise.

Nandini chipped her fingers near his ear. Still lost in Navya, Cabir shook his head sideways. Navya's eyes widened and she blushed more. She started fidgeting with her dupatta. There was no place to hide and her cheeks were turning red seeing Cabir look at her like this. What she didn't know was, that her blushing was only increasing Cabir's love more and more.

Nandini waved her hand in front of Cabir. Cabir pushed her hand and tilted his head a little. Everyone was suppressing their laughter. Manik was the one looking with extreme happiness. He stood there taking the support of the bench and was enjoying the scene unfolding in front of his eyes.

Nandini whispered in cabir's ears: Cabir, You are so Handsome.

Cabir: Hmmm

Everyone who were expecting a witty reply from Cabir, giggled seeing him reply like a lost puppy.

Nandini: Cabir I got bhindi masala, puri, pakode and rajma chawal

Cabir: Hmmm

This came as another shocker for everyone. All were expecting that now Cabir will react as nothing is more important for him than his love for food but again he did not react. Navya was totally drenched with sharam. She was now biting her lip even more tightly. She would have run away long back had Nandini not been holding her.

Nandini in a fake panicked voice: Manik is admitted in the hospital Cabir.

Cabir simply nodded his head. Manik smiled widely seeing his buddy behave like a total love struck puppy. Cabir who cared the most about Manik and he was the one who was always affected the most seeing Manik lying on a hospital bed, was not even reacting today. He was admiring the red face of his love. He didn't knew what was happening around. He had failed to realise that everyone was looking at him. He was thinking that his stares were making her blush. But it was his actions that was making Navya blush.

Nandini: Navya is so beautiful na.

Cabir: very.

This time he took a step closer to Navya. Everyone's eyes widened. The rest of them were smiling like maniacs. Navya took a step back. As soon as Navya moved from her place Cabir's senses came back. His eyes widened in horror. He slowly looked beside him. Nandini was smirking inwardly while made a very innocent face. His friends were suppressing their laughter but their lips were curved in a wide smile.

He nervously smiled at all of them. He made a move to walk away when Nandini held his hand and pulled him back. She made him stand extremely close to Navya. Both of them were embarrassed. Finally finding a place to hide Navya hid herself in Cabir side hugging him. All their friends burst out laughing.

Manik: Kya baat hai Cabir, Navya se nazar hi nahi hatt rahi teri.

Manik wrapped an arm around Cabir's shoulder. Cabir glared at him.

Manik: chal chal tere gusse se mujhe farak ni padta.

Manik spoke imitating Cabir. Again everyone started laughing. Manik then leaned closer to Cabir's ears and spoke.

Manik: abey Saale itna kuch ho gya ab toh bolde usse how much you love her.

Cabir looked at Manik with goggled eyes. Manik smirked. He clapped his hands to gain everyones attention.

Manik: guys guys guys Cabir has something to say.

Cabir stood there agape. He rubbed his nape and looked at a confused Navya.

Cabir: woh....woh mujhe.....woh yeh ki......main...woh....IDK YAAR.

Cabir fumbled initially but when he failed to form words he yelled out of frustration.

Nandini: You don't know what Cabir.

Cabir looked at Nandini and then sighed.

Cabir: Kuch nahi.

Manik rolled his eyes knowing Cabir would never say.

Manik: toh Navya tumne apna Saaman pack kar diya na

Cabir: saaman....kyu...Tum kaha jaa rhi ho....

Manik: arrey parso hi humari baat hui na ki Navya ab se mere saath rahegi.

Cabir: aur woh tere saath kyu rahegi.

Manik: kyu ki woh meri sister hai. Aur meri behen hote hui she will stay with me na.

Cabir: Navya tum kahi nahi jaa rhi okay.....meri saath hi rahogi.

Navya who herself knew why this was happening and wanted Cabir to express his love played along.

Navya: hum toh jaa rhi hoon. Humne toh apne bags bhi pack kar diye. Aur waise bhi kab tak hum waha rahege. Hum nahi honge toh tumhare kharche bhi kam ho jayege.

Cabir: arrey tum kyu tension le rhi ho na main manage kar Lunga na

Cabir was panicking and was trying his best to convince Navya. Everyone else smiled seeing his caring nature which is a rare sight. All of them could see a mini version of Manik. Manik walked up and stood between Cabir and Navya like a protective brother.

Manik: woh manage kyu karegi. Meri behen hai and she will stay with me. That's final.

Manik intentionally spoke about money instigating Cabir further.

Cabir: abey yeh Manik Malhotra wala attitude na mere saamne mat jhaad. Navya mere saath hi rahegi. And main yeh tujhe bta raha hoon.

Manik: excuse me maine bhi tujhse koi permission nahi li hai. Main bhi bol raha hoon. I m taking Navya with me

Manik held Navya's hand and turned around and when Cabir stopped him.
Cabir had placed his hand on Manik and Navya's entwined hands.

Cabir: haath chhod uska.

Manik: nahi chhodunga....aur tu mujhe ek reason de Navya kyu rahegi tere saath.

Cabir: coz she is staying with me.

Manik: so.

Cabir: so?

Manik: so! Now she will stay with me. As simple as that.

Cabir: NO she won't. She will only stay with me.

Manik: kyu? Kya tere paas koi valid reason hai Navya ko rone ke liye? Nahi na.....Isiliye Navya mere saath rahega. She is my sister. She won't stay with you when you clearly are doing this only for the baby who is HARSHAD'S BLOOD. But now you don't have to do this. I can very well take responsibility of my sister and.......

Cabir: I LOVE HER OKAY. DAMMIT THIS IS NOT SOME CHARITY. DARE YOU SAY A WORD FOR MY SOON TO BE WIFE AND CHILD. NO ONE BUT MINE. AND FUCKING NO ONE NEEDS TO TAKE MY RESPONSIBILITIES. I CAN VERY WELL MANAGE MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. YOU KNOW WHAT I WILL MYSELF REGISTER FOR THIS MARRIAGE AND MARRY NAVYA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PHIR TERE PAAS KOI REASON NAHI HOGA TO TAKE NAVYA AWAY COZ SHE WILL BE MY LAWFULLY WEDDED WIFE.

Manik's words worked just the way he expected them to. He knew Cabir wasn't any easy soul to convince. He wasn't really expressive and to make him express himself one had to press the wrong buttons and that's exactly what Manik did. He created a sense of insecurity and jealousy within Cabir.

Manik: I will never take Navya away from you buddy. She is all yours. Always.

The entire jam room was silent. Navya shed tears of happiness. Jerking off Manik's hand she crashed herself in Cabir's chest who hugged her back tightly. Everyone slowly left the Jam room. The last ones to leave were Manik and Nandini who smiled seeing both of them hugging tightly and shedding tears of happiness.

Cabir: shush.....Shush.....main nahi jaane.....jaane de raha tumhe kahi. Chup ho jao na.....pleaseeeee

Navya: hum khud kahi nahi jaa rahe tumhe chhod ke.....Tum bhi chup ho jao pleaseeeeeee

Both of them looked at each other and a minute later started laughing.

Navya: hum kitne ajeeb hai na....

Cabir: haan woh toh hai....

Both looked at each other and side hugged.

Once outside the jam room everyone finally laughed. All the laughter that they held back was now making all of them laugh like crazies. Like this laughing and talking they reached canteen. They were about to sit when they noticed Mukti was missing.

Everyone started searching for her around the canteen when Nandini volunteered to find while the rest ordered for something to eat. Agreeing to her all settled down including Rose. Manik who wanted to go with her sat down when he saw Nandini assuring him through eyes.

Nandini searched on the same floor but couldn't spot her. She then walked towards the stairs and started searching on the next floor yet there was no trace of Mukti. Finally she was about to go for the terrace when she found Mukti on the stairs sitting and looking at her phone. Nandini tapped on her shoulder to gain her attention.

Mukti was about to get up when Nandini gestured her to sit down.

Nandini: I know we didn't really start well but you can share if you want.

Mukti: share....share what.....Tum kya bol rahi ho Nandini. Aur tum yaha kya kar rahi ho. Chalo chalte hai sab wait kar rahe Honge.

Nandini: sahi kehta hai Manik

Mukti looked her confused.

Mukti: kya kehta hai Manik.

Nandini: yahi ki tum uska hi lady version ho.

Mukti smiled listening to it.

Mukti: yeaaaah

Nandini: jaise woh apne emotions and baate chupane ki bohot koshish karta hai lekin uski eyes na woh chah kar bhi nahi chupa paati waise tumhari bhi eyes mujhse chupa nahi paa rahi hai.

Mukti was stunned. How within seconds she managed to rip right through Mukti's soul.

Mukti: sahi kehta hai Manik

Nandini chuckled

Nandini: kya kehta hai Manik

Mukti: yahi ki tum alag ho, special ho, aur sirf uske liye bani ho.

Nandini smiled: yeaaah

Nandini: so?

Mukti: woh bas its been 2 days since Abhi messaged me. His phone is also switched off.

Nandini: Ohh bhai....

Mukti bit her tongue. She had completely forgotten this fact that Abhi was Nandini's brother.

Nandini: it's okay. I know how it feels. But you know what bhai really loves you. Had it not been for work he would never leave India. Infact he would join S.P.A.C.E. and take up music just to stay close to you.

Mukti looked away. She didn't Even realise that her cheeks had turned pink listening to Nandini. Nandini smiled.

Nandini: Infact he has taken promise from me that I won't talk about you guys at home. He himself wants to introduce you to Chacha and Chachi. And let me tell you they are more eager to know whose the girl who has managed to make my sadu workaholic bhai a lover boy.

Mukti closed her eyes and palmed her face. Nandini dashed her shoulder with Mukti.

Mukti: but....but do you think....will your....I mean will his parents accept a girl like me. I mean....

Nandini interrupted: Chacha Chachi are very open mind people Mukti. For them happiness of their children matters the most. And what's wrong with you. I don't see anything wrong in you. You are perfect for my brother. You guys look so beautiful together. My brother loves you and that's what is very important.

Mukti immediately hugged Nandini. Nandini too hugged her back.

Mukti: you know am really sorry for behaving like a........a......

Nandini: Monster!

Mukti simply nodded her head. Nandini chuckled.

Nandini: you know you would make a cute bhabhi to me.

Nandini winked at Mukti who widened her eyes.

Mukti: please.....not all this.....call me simply Mukti.

Nandini nodded her head and murmured: just kidding

They both got up. And Nandini started descending the stairs when Mukti called her.

Mukti: can I....can I call you chhoti?

Nandini without replying simply pulled Mukti for a hug. Mukti smiled and patted Nandini's head.

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