Mukti: OMG!!!!! Guys someone please pinch me. Am I seeing a dream.

Alya: Mukti I think we both are seeing the same dream.

Navya in a very dramatic tone: nahi nahi yeh nahi ho sakta. Pakka hum pagal ho gaye hai.

Dhruv: I don't believe this.

Cabir: yaar main toh pehli baar aisa kuch dekh raha hoon. 

Abhimanyu: guys don't be so shocked. Yeh nandu hi kar sakti. Coz jab hum chhoti they that time also she and chacha (Nandinis appa) used to make this. Actually chacha had taught us. Though I was unable to learn it that well. But Nandini managed to learn it so fast and itna acche se ki now she can make this entire one side ka in one hour. Toh I am sure itna pura set up must have taken her only 3-4 hours. Plus this time toh she had manik also with her 

Dhruv: this girl is really a box of hidden talent. 

Alya: exactly. In my entire lifetime till date I have gone to so many beach parties. Rather Fab5 has been to so many beach parties. But we have never ever seen something like this. 

Abhimanyu: yes you wouldn't have. 

Mukti: tum Kehna kya chhate ho. 

Abhimanyu: woh actually once when we are on a family picnic Nandini demanded that she wanted to make a chair out of the sand. First we thought she is kidding. Chachi and maa tried cajoling her but she was stubborn. Then chacha said that he would help her. Initially nothing worked out and each time we would leave the beach followed by a disheartened Nandini. And then this one fine day chahcha and nandini had come alone to the beach and i dont know how but somehow they managed to make this. So then everytime we went to beach Nandini made this with chacha and broke it everytime before leaving so that no one is able to copy. 

All are dumbstruck at this new found information 

Cabir: yeh ladki hai ya surprises ka bhandaar. 

Abhimanyu: kuch aisa hi samaj lo. 

Navya: lekin yeh dono love birds hai kahan. 

Mukti: yaar Navya yeh bhi koi puchne ka sawal hai. 

Alya: obviously  in their nest. Cuddling and kissing. 

All of them laughed and moved towards the sitting area. 

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In Manan's room.

Nandini was standing in front of the mirror brushing her hair. She was all ready and was waiting for Manik to come out. Soon Manik came out and saw Nandini standing in front of the mirror. She was busy thinking something and was unaware of Manik's gaze. He was mesmerised seeing Nandini. He walked towards her and took her in a back hug. And started nuzzling in her neck 

Manik: Nandini I am sorry. 

Nandini who was blushing till now suddenly looked up and stared at maniks face through the mirror. 

Nandini: sorry? 

Manik: yes I always wanted to tell you this but could never gather enough courage.  

Nandini broke the hug and turned around. She cupped his face and asked him.

Nandini: manik what is it tell me. Aisa kya hai jo tum itna serious ho gaye. 

Manik: come with me. 

He makes her sit on the bed and he himself sits in front of her. 

Mnaik:You know na Alya and I were together for 7 years and......

He was finding it difficult to form words.

Nandini: and you guys have done it. I know manik. And I am completely ok with it. Manik she was your past and we cannot change that. But I. I am your present and your future. I know I am not the first. But one thing i know for sure that I definitely am the last. And manik what you and Alya  shared is different from the bond we share. Manik you don't have to justify yourself. 

Manik: no Nandini there is more to it. I know you are ok with my past. But in my past there is a thing which can kind of leave a impact on our lives. 

Nandini: Manik what is it. 

Manik: Nandini Alya had made a tattoo of my name on her lower back. A permanent tattoo.

Looks at Nandini who gestures him to continue.

Mnaik:Nandini you remember the day she had sent goons behind you. That morning she showed it to me in one of the classrooms. Initially even I was shocked. I had never imagined she would do something like this. 

Nandini: so...... 

Manik: so? 

Nandini:continue.. 

Manik:what...... wait are you not angry or upset. 

Nandini: no I am not. Manik answer my question. If I would never have entered S.P.A.C.E. would you ever break up with Alya?

Manik nods in a no

Nandini: You broke up with coz she had sent goons and she was insecure and she lied. Why did she sent goons? Why was she insecure? Why did she lie? Cause I entered S.P.A.C.E.  She thought she would loose you and to an extent it turned out true na Manik.......So I don't think there is anything wrong. And manik  a permanent tattoo cannot change the bonds that we share now. A permanent tattoo cannot affect the permanent bond between us. Manik imagine Dhruv's condition. They love each other. Whenever they will come close to each other that tattoo will be seen. So now tell me who's the one who should be affected? 

Manik: Dhruv. 

Nandini: exactly my point. 

Manik just hugged her tightly. The hug was so strong that nandini fell on the bed with manik on top of her. Nandini smiled at his act and ruffled his hair. After sometime when manik was calm he broke the hug and looked in Nandini's eyes. 

Manik: what are you? 

Nandini:hain? 

Manik: you are least affected by my past. Even after knowing that my ex-girlfriend has a permanent tattoo. You are ok. 

Nandini: manik a relationship Is not on the basis of permanent tattoos it's on the basis of trust and truthfulness. I m happy that you yourself came and told me this. Manik we promised each other yesterday to stand by each other in all phases. And trust each other. Then I don't think anything more than that is required.

Manik just crashed his lips on Nandini's and flipped their position. It was a slow passionate kiss. Manik was caressing her back while Nandini was caressing his nape.

They broke the kiss. 

Nandini: Chale before Cabir comes. 

Manik: waise let's cancel the party and stay here. 

Nandini: MANIKKK 

Manik: Nandini. 

Nandini: please. 

And that's it.

Manik stood up: chalo. 

Manik started moving towards the door that's when he realised that nandini was still sitting on the bed. He raised his eyebrows and asked what. Nandini raised her arms in air indicating him to pick her up in his arms. Manik smirked and innocently asked what. She got up from the bed and stomped her foot. She was about to walk towards the door when manik picked her up and twirled her.

She laughed. She held his right cheek with her right hand and kissed his left cheek. 

Manik smiled: I would love to carry you around. All day. Everyday. Every moment. I love you so much. You have no idea about it. 

Nandini: I love you too. Hamesha. 

Manik: Forever. Waise tumne ab tak apna valentines gift nahi maanga?

Nandini: you gifted me this house.......this is the biggest gift i could recieve. Aur waise bhi mujhe na ab aadat ho gyi hai Manik Malhotra gifts ki..........

Manik: Manik Malhotra gift???

Nandini: Haan larger than life size gifts ki. 

Manik fake glared at her while she giggled. She leaned closer and kissed his cheeks. Manik handed her a book. Nandini raised her eyebrows.

Manik: Valentine gift....

Nandini excitedly started untying the ribbon wrapped around the book. She openend the book and on the first page Love was scribbled in Maniks untidy handwriting. Nandini smiled and kissed the page. Manik pulled her in a side hug and kissed her temple. 

She turned the page to see lyrics of a song written in Manik's handwriting. Nandini looked at him quizzically. He tightened his hold. 

Manik: This is a book which describes the stages of our relationship.

Nandini: matlab?

Manik: these are the songs i wrote when I couldn't verbally express myself.

Nandini looked surprise. She started flipping the pages. What made her confuse were the blank pages in between. She looked at Manik.

Manik:  I want you to complete this pages by writing down what you felt at that moment of our relationship.

Nandini simply smiled and nodded her head. She started reading one of the lyrics and it is then she realised that this is the same song he sang when giving  audition for Khurana's company, before Soha kidnapped her. 

Nandini: so does Fab5 know about this book? 

Manik: not really............

Nandini frowned listening to his diplomatic answer. Manik sighed. 

Manik: Fab5 doesn't know exception Cabir.

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On the Beach.

All were sitting on the sofa.

Mukbhi and Dhrulya on one sofa and Cavya on the other. They all were waiting for manan.

Cabir and Abhimanyu got up from their seats. 

Cabir: yaar Abhimanyu chal mere saath. 

Abhimanyu: kaha? 

Cabir: in love birds ko bulane. Agar hum nahi gaye toh yeh kabhi bahar hi nahi aayenge. 

All laughed. Abhimanyu and Cabir walked towards Manik and Nandini's room. They were about to enter inside but stopped mid way eavesdropping on the couples talks.

Nandini: Cabir knows you like an open book na.

Manik: yeah he does.......actually it's not surprising........he has earned it......he has earned my faith and trust.............and he hasn't done anything big infact sometimes all i want to do is kill him, strangle him, and just wish to murder him.

Nandini and Abhimanyu giggled but Cabir smirked.

Manik: but its his nature to understand me just like you.....its like I dont even need to explain it to him. Lekin you are not supposed to tell him this. I can't bear him dancing on my head. Saala chaane ke jhaad pe chadke mere sir pe taandav karega. 

Nandini laughed. 

Nandini: Actually Cabir is really that one friend who sorts out our life like..............i am not even getting words to describe him but mere liye na Cabir is like Abhi. Just like a brother. 

Cabir: And this brother will always be there for his sister saving her from all monsters of this cruel world including her personal Majnu Monster

Nandini and Manik looked at Cabir and Abhimanyu 

Manik: Tum dono yahan kya kar rahe ho? And why on earth were you guys listening to a couples private talk

Cabir: Awwwwwww Manik..............I love you tooooooooooo

He simply pounced on Manik making them fall on the bed. Nandini and Abhimanyu laughed. 

Manik harshly pushed Cabir away. 

Manik: zyada udd mat samjha........zameen pe aaja..........this was one of your lucky day jahan maine khud se teri tareef kari. Ab isse pehle ki tere iss lucky day ko main unlucky kardu dafaa ho jaa yahan se.

Cabir: agar hume dafaa hi karna tha toh yahan kyu bulaya.....aur please hum na yahan adult movie dekhne nahi aaye.......agar adult movie hi dekhna tha toh google has more options okay...... 

Manik: of course......tu waise bhi kaha khud se kuch kar paata. You definitely need help from google.

Manik smirked while Cabir made an angry face 

Nandini: Can you two shut up? Its gross. 

Cabir wrapped his arms around Nandini's shoulder. 

Cabir: Chal behna lets go.......tere iss mentally sick boiiiii ko yaha sadne de........

Manik kicked Cabir's butt. What followed was a Tom and Jerry chase. 

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All of them were seated on the sand sofa. Soemtimes chatting, Sometimes teasing, Sometimes simply humming. Suddenly manik starts singing:

Manik: Aati Hain Woh Aaise Chal Ke Jaise Jannat Mein Rehti Hain.

All stopped listening his voice, with his hands wrapped around Nandini and singing while looking towards the sky. She knew he was teasing her and glared at him. 

Manik: Dekhti Hain Sabko Aaise Jaise Sabko Woh Sehti Hain
Par Gusse Mein Jo Aaye Aur Ankhein Woh Dikhlaye 

While singing he widened his eyes as if indicating Nandini's glares. Seeing this Nandini smiled but immediately hid it. But it didn't go unnoticed by manik. 

Manik: Ladte Ladte Galti Se Muskaaye
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm.... 

Nandini: Karti Hu Jab Usse Baatein Lagta Hain Sone Wala Hain
Soke Jab Jabbhi Woh Jaage Lagta Hain Rone Wala Hain 

Now even nandini joined him and teased him. He was faking anger. All the others were laughing seeing their childish behaviour 

Nandini: Par Chupke Se Woh Meri Neend Se Mujhe Jagaye
Le Baahon Mein Aur Khud Hi Woh Gir Jaaye
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm.... 

She kisses his cheek him while singing amd smiles at him. Even he smiles and hugs her. The others push them and they fall on the sand with Nandini on top of Manik. All burst out laughing. They stand up clean themselves and move towards the sitting area when Cabir starts singing. 

Cabir:Ha Woh Na Na Karti Hain
Ha Bada Akadti Hain
Ha Thodisi Ziddi Hain
Ha Akal Se Piddi Hain
Aate Hain Sab Woh Aaye, Na Aaye Woh Jaati Hain
Tedhi In Baaton Se Mujhko Yeh Satati Hain 

Even Cabir joined in singing these lines indicating towards Navya and her mood swings.

Cabir: Har Waqt Se Pehle Aanaa Sunn Na Na Koi Bahana
Par Dekhna Mera Rasta Rojana
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm.... 

Alya:Ha Picture Mein Rota Hain
Ha Khulle Muh Sota Hain 

Alya sings making fun of Dhruv while the rest laugh. 

Navya:Ha Jara Nalayak Hain
Ha Pitne Ke Layak Hain
Jaane Kya Kehta Hain Jaane Kya Karta Hain 

Navya sings palming her face telling as If she is irritated with Cabir. While all laugh Cabir glares at her 

Navya:Sofe Pe Chadhta Hain Pardo Se Ladta Hain
Jab Karne Lage Safaai Samjho Ke Shaamat Aayi
Fir Thak Ke Jab Leta Hain Angdaai
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm.... 

The boys settle on the sand spreading their legs in such a way that the waves touched their feet while the girls go to check the food arrangement. 

Manik:Ha Thodi Alag Si Hain
Ha Thodi Galat Si Hain

Manik sings. But since the girls are far away Nandini cannot hear it. He sings as if telling the boys that nandini is the perfect match for him. He is looking at Nandini and smiling while the boy's are smiling and thanking god 

Nandini: Ha Thoda Alag Sa Hain
Ha Thoda Galat Sa Hain

Nandini sings as if telling the girls that Manik is the imperfectly perfect boy for her. 

Manik: Aaisi Bhi Hogi Woh Aaisa Na Socha Tha 

Manik sings smiling and his gaze fixed on the water 

Nandini: Aaisa Hi Hoga Woh Aaisa Hi Socha Tha

While singing Nandini walks towards Manik and goes and circles her hands around his neck. Manik pulls Nandini in his laps. 

Nandini:Kyo Lagta Hain Yeh Apna

Manik:Yeh Sach Hain Ya Hain Sapna

Nandini: Lagta Hain Kahi Ho Na Jaaye Jhuth 

Manik kisses her forehead to assure her that it is reality and not a dream. 

Manan:My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....
My Dil Goes Mmmmmm.... 

They were lost in each other that they did not realise when the other came close to them and circled them. 

All:My Dil Goes Mmmmmm....(×8)

After singing they all share a group hug and get up settle themselves on the sofa. All the four couples cuddling each other.

Manik was sitting with his back rested on the arm rest while Nandini was sitting between his legs. Cavya were seated next to manan and were side hugging each other and had entwined their hands and Navya's free hand was on her stomach while cabirs free hand was wrapped around navya's shoulder. Mukbhi were sitting opposite to manan. Mukti was seated in Abhimanyu's lap with her head on his shoulder. While Dhruv was sleeping with his head on Alya's lap and legs dangling outside the sofa with the support of the arms rest. They all were sitting cuddling and talking on random topics laughing teasing blushing. 

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