In the Kapoor's Empire

Manik was still standing there in shock, surprise or what should it be called when you feel affected to 3 children whom you don't even know. Today those 2 boys raised their voice at Manik Malhotra who wouldn't tolerate any kind of disrespect for him from anyone then why..Why couldn't he shout at those boys when they were disrespecting him, why didn't he get angry when they didn't give a damn to his buddy for whom he is ready to give his life, why couldn't he stop himself from being PROUD of those kids even when they were showing their own attitude..No Answers..There were no answers..he didn't has any answer..

He was brought out of his thoughts when the Manager informed them about Mr. Mohnish Kapoor's arrival..Fab 4 nodded at them and the manager took him to Mr. Kapoor's cabin.

In Mr. Mohnsih Kapoor's Cabin

Fab 4 got settled down in their seats..While Mohnish was facing his back towards them..

Manik: Hello Sir..

Mohnish ( turned to him ): Hello Mr. Malhotra..

Cabir: Sir, We are here for the meeting..you have informed us that you are interested in our product..

Mohnsih ( smiled ): Yes, I am..Your company produces millions of electronic gadgets which is famous all over in India..I am really impressed..

Dhruv: Its our luck that the No.1 Businessman of Australia likes our work..

Mohnish ( laughed ): I am also a human being, if I am Australia's No.1 Businessman then it doesn't mean that I wouldn't like something produced by Indians..

Alya ( smiled ): Sorry, if you misunderstood us..

Mohnish ( smiled ): No beta..it's okay..Uh..Mind If I call you like that..

Alya ( had mist in her eyes ): Of course no sir..In fact you just remind of my Dad..

Mohnish ( smiled ): He is lucky to have a daughter..

Alya ( sadly ): Yeha, but I am not so lucky to have him near me..

Mohnish: I am sorry beta..actually I am a bit fond of daughters as I didn't have any of mine..I got a naalayak son only..so whenever I see girls like you I become a bit sweet..

Alya ( smiled ): It's okay but you are still sweet..

He laughed at it and they continued their meeting..He found Fab 4 to be so close to him, they gelled up with each other very easily..He gave the files to Fab 4 to read and in the mean time he got a call on his mobile from Nandini..He smiled widely seeing the caller ID which was noticed by Fab 4..

Mohnish ( smiled ): Ab yaad aayi meri haan ?

Nandini ( smiled ): Mujhe tho hamesha yaad aathi hai aapki..

Mohnish ( fake anger ): Acha..tho phir tumne phone kyu nahi kiya ?

Nandini ( cutely ): Sorry na Papa..bohat kaam tha aur mein tho bhul gayi aur aapko patha hai na ki kal Manu aur Prathi ki cycle race thi aur humhe baahar jaana pada..it was their gift..

Mohnish ( whined ): Tum apne bachon ko khush kar sakthi tho mere khayal kyu nahi kar sakthi ?

While Fab4 was looking at him in shock..The great Mohnish Kapoor is whining like a kid and that too for taking care of that person's children but not him.." What the hell is happening ? " this was their thought..

Nandini ( giggled ): Acha sorry..kal hum aayenge dinner ke liye..khush ?

Mohnish ( excited ): Sachi ? Tu aayegi ? Mere chotus ke saath aayegi tu ?

Nandini ( in disbelief ): Aap aise baath kar rahe hai jaise hum pehle baar dinner ke liye aa rahe hai..

Mohnish ( smiled ): Pehli ya dubara usse koi lena dena nahi par jab beti ghar pe aayegi na thab papa ke chehre ke muskurahat bhi laathi hai jaise tu aathi hai..samjhi ?

Nandini had tears in her eyes..When she came to Australia she had a very difficult life but as it says God is not blind..He gives you problems and tests you but will always have a solution with himself to solve our problems..the same way she got the Kapoors in her life..Mohnish was just like her Appa and she loved him the same way too, after all he stood by her in every ups and downs..

Nandini: You know I am the luckiest daughter in the world..cause I have 2 Fathers, one is in the heaven watching over me while the other is in this world with me and loving me with whole heart..I must have done something good in my life..

Mohnish ( smiled ): Chal Pagli, now don't make me cry..

Nandini ( smiled in tears ): Fine..acha papa..mein bachon ko lene aayi hoon..

Mohnish: Haa I will send them now..take care..drive safely..be in the right speed..and yh..Love you..

Nandini ( giggled ): Aye, aye captain..Love you too..

He too giggled and cut the phone and asked his secretary to bring the kids..

Alya: Sir, If you don't mind can I ask you something ?

Mohnish ( smiled ): Of course beta..

Alya: Sir, you said you don't have a daughter but just now you spoke to your daughter right..

Mohnish ( smiled ): Yes, I don't have a daughter..But I was talking about not having a daughter by blood..God didn't give..but now I just talked to my daughter..actually she is my best friend's daughter..so I know her since childhood and I love her more than how a father supposed to love his own daughter..wo kehthe hai na dil ka rishtha khoon ka rishthe se bhi badkar hotha hai kabhi kabhi..

Manik ( smiled thinking about Nandini ): Well said sir, rishtha jo bhi ho bas pure hona chahiye..chahe wo khoon ka ya dil ka..

He nodded with a smile and soon the door was opened by a bang and there entered the Chotu Malhotra kids making Fab 4 shock..

Mia ran towards Mohnish and sat on his lap and kissed him which he returned back with equal favour..While Manvik and Prathik sat on the bean bags kept in the room and smiled at them, they don't like being lovey dovey at least not in front of someone other than their Mom..

Mia: I missed you..

Mohnish ( giggled ): But we just met 1 hour back..

Mia ( cutely ): Haww 1 hour..isn't it too long ? 1 hour = 60 minutes..and 60 minutes= 3600 seconds..and you didn't even miss me in these 3600 seconds..very bad..

Others giggled at this little pie..Manik could just admire her..he was feeling like holding her in his arms..Manvik and Prathik hid their smiles and look at each other and sighed..

Prathik: Naanu..

Fab 4 turned their heads towards him in shock hearing him saying NAANU..

Dhruv: Naanu ?

Cabir: Doesn't it mean grandpa..that's what you call your mom's dad right ?

Alya: But why are they calling him Naanu ?

Manik was just listening to them..

Mohnish: Haa beta..

Manvik: Why did you call us Naanu ?

Mohnish( dramatically ): Kyu mein apne bachon se baath nahi kar sakthe kya ? Mein tho ithna bura bhi nahi hoon..

Prathik ( rolled his eyes ): Not again Naanu..aap ithne dramatic kaise ho sakthe hai..I mean..like everytime..you don't even get tired..

Mohnish: Beta..zindagi khushi se jeena hai aur agar khushi se jeena hai tho thoda dramatic hona chahiye..

Manvik ( looked at Mohnish ): HAPPINESS WILL NEVER COME TO YOU, YOU SHOULD SEARCH FOR IT..WORK HARD SMILE HARD..

Prathik ( with a straight face ): You don't need to become someone else in order to get happiness cause that will lead to your failure..

Fab 4 looked at the boys in utter shock..they couldn't believe what they just heard..

Manik ( curiously ): How can you say it so ?

The boys narrowed their eyebrows at him and raised it..

Prathik: Hey..it's you..

Manvik: What are you doing here ?

Mia saw Manik and smiled widely and got off Mohnish's lap and ran towards him..

Mia: You are here ? Wow..we met again..see this is the 3rd time we are meeting..

Manik ( smiled ): You told me to believe in destiny and so I did..

Mia smiled more, Manik opened his arms towards her..she was about to move but before that she looked at her brothers, she knew they didn't like her being with Manik..While the boys were just staring at Manik..they just felt some kind of connection towards him..Who is he for them that they were feeling like he is someone close to their heart..They saw Manik spreading his arms and Mia looking at them with a plead..they looked at each other and nodded and smiled at Mia indicating she could go..She smiled widely and jumped on Manik's lap making him giggle..

Mia ( cutely ): Sorry.. did I hurt you ?

Manik ( smiled ): Never you could..

Mia ( smiled ): Between, what are you doing here ?

Mohnish: He is here for a meeting..You know your Pops was telling about a company of famous gadgets right..that's their company..

The boys' eyes twinkled..their Pops had already told about the famous company which produce electronic gadgets for kids, and they already had one of the gadget with them..

Manik ( confused ): Pops ?

Mia: Yeah, our Pops had already told about your company ' Angel's Gadgets '..

Manik felt hurt hearing that the kids whom he felt connected has a Dad..But why ? Isn't every kid is supposed to have a dad..His friends do have children and he never felt hurt thinking those kids have someone important person in their life other than him..then why for these kids ?

Manik ( hurt ): Oh so your Dad know us..

The kids' head snapped up in shock..Dad..that word is something that hurt them..for the boys it was someone who didn't bother about them..who didn't trust their mother..who doubted on their mother's character..and for Mia..he is someone whom she craved to meet..whom she wanted to confront asking why did he leave them..Before Mia could reply..

Manvik ( angry ): We never talked anything about our so-called Dad Mister..

Fab 4 got shocked seeing his anger for his Dad while Mohnish was tensed to see them like that, it is always a very sensitive topic for them..

Manik ( surprised ): Uh..You just talked about Dad.so I..

Prathik ( stood up ): We just told you we never spoke anything regarding him..

Mia ( sensing her brothers' anger ): Umm..Bhai..( they calmed down a bit )..Actually we were talking about Nanu's son..He is mom's best friend and we call him Pops as he has asked to..

They got convinced with it and Manik felt happy thinking that important person is not their dad but at the same time they were confused of the boys' wrath listening about their Dad..

Manvik: Mia..We are going..

Mia nodded and got off Manik's lap making him frown but soon a smile appeared on his lips when she kissed his cheeks and waved him..All 3 stood up and left with the Peon.

To be continued..