Love is a myth! It comes without a warning with a bunch of confusions and goes back with a bunch of pain for losing it. Its not always happy ending. It could be a misery too, which is one reason why people don't find important and pleasant to fall in love.

Malhotras Heavens

The Malhotras along with Mukti and Naila were seated to have breakfast.

Naila: Mamma, Daddy kaha hai?

"Yaha hai." Someone sat beside Naila who grinned at the person before flinging into his arms.

Naila: Good Morning, Daddy.

Abhimanyu smiled and kissed her cheeks. She's his princess and matters the most to him.

Abhimanyu: Good morning to you too, Princess. Chalo, let's have some breakfast.

Mukti adored the duo while Manik too had a smile on his lips. He always wondered how would it feel to be a father but..Seems like its not possible.

Nyonika: Raj, you were saying something regarding a trip?

Raj nodded at her and then looked at his kids.

Raj: We're leaving to Paris.

Manik (shocked): What..?!

Raj nodded in yes and continued further..

Raj: You might be knowing that your Dada ji used to have a best friend when he was alive, with whom he wanted to collaborate his business. Also, I have said that I met that best friend of my Dad an year back and it was decided that Malhotras will be starting a venture in partnership with them.

Mukti: But Raj uncle, do you know them personally?

Raj: Haa beta, I know them, since childhood. Dad and uncle were best friends since their school times and so I know uncle and his family personally.

Abhimanyu: Then, how come we never saw them?

Raj: Its because, we had lost contact with each other after Uncle's wife died in a plane crash. After losing his wife, he wanted to get back to his own place, which was Mangalore. Dad used to visit him, but I lost contact with him due to my personal life. It was the time to build my career and I had to shift to New York.

Abhimanyu nodded in understanding.

Mukti: So, you met him last year?

Raj: Yes. Its nearly an year. He has asked me to build Dad's dream and I asked for some time to settle everything in here so that we could start our new venture in Paris. It was Dad's last wish and I want to do it.

Nyonika (frowned): But why Paris, Raj?

Raj (sighed): That's where he and his grand children live. He had only a daughter, who is no more and now, its her kids who's handling his business, though they have their own business empires.

Manik, who was silent till now got alert with the new information. He didn't know why and when he started to think about Nandini and zoned out in his own world.

Manik: So, they can't work in any other country? Its not like they need to live in India forever if we ever start the venture in this country.

Raj: I don't know anything more about it, Manik. He said his grand children can't move out of that country.

Manik: Why?

Raj: Because, they already have their own family. They too have kids and a settled life and can't stay away from their kids.

Nyonika (sighed): That's good. At least, they're not like those parents who leave their kids to lead their life alone.

On this statement, Mukti's, Manik's and Abhimanyu's attention went to Nyonika. They looked at each other in sadness and looked away on knowing that they too know about such parents and kids who had to bear such a hard life.

Raj (nodded): Yeah, at least, they're not like their own parents.

Nyonika (confused): What do you mean, Raj?

Raj (sighed): Uncle's daughter wasn't a good mother. She had a bad married life and her kids had to adjust everything alone since their parents divorced and their mother remarried too. Also, as per my knowledge, she was a spoilt brat when she was young.

Manik looked at everything that he heard with restlessness on his face. He could find everything similar to Nandini's life which was frustrating him. While Raj and Nyonika just shrugged it off since such women are very common.

Raj: Now, if everything is clear to you, I would like to say that I'm leaving to Paris within 2 hours as I wanted to explore that country first with Uncle.

He turned to Manik..

Raj: You will come to Paris once I finalize the location for our venture, Manik. No excuse.

Manik: I'm coming with you, Dad.

He stood up and walked out leaving the rest of them to slip in shock.

Abhimanyu (stunned): Did he just...agree for a..tour??

Mukti nodded in yes still in a daze while Naila sat there with her finger on her cheeks poking it and thinking deeply..

Naila: Well, then, I'm coming too, Naanu.

She grinned at Raj who got back to Earth just like others..

Nyonika (smiled): Kyun nahi, Nilu. Mukti, aaj hi sab jathe hain.

Naila squealed in joy and kissed Nyonika's cheeks and ran away to join her Mamu.

Mukti: Maasi, ye..

Nyonika: I want my Manik back.

She too walked out leaving others to sigh sadly.

Abhimanyu: Uncle, I'll handle Manik. You don't need to worry about him.

Raj nodded at him with a faint smile and got up.

Mukti: Sab kuch kithna badal gaya, hai na Abhi..?

Abhimanyu just nodded meekly.

Abhimanyu: Patha nahi kyun Mukti, but I can feel something happening. Like..something good happening around. Shayad, ye trip bhale keliye ho.

Mukti just nodded at him, though she didn't know what to feel right now.

In Paris

Dhawan's and Little Malhotras' Place ( Our Nest )

Cabir: Doll, Naanu ne phone kyu kiya tha?

Nandini, who was busy in massaging Karthik's hair turned her attention to Cabir.

Nandini: Shit! Sorry Bhai, bhool gayi mein bathane keliye. Actually, Naanu yaha aa rahe hain, kuch dinon keliye.

Hearing it, the kids squealed in joy.

Manvik: Really Mamma..?

Nandini (chuckled): Haa baba, he's coming to stay with us. Renovation chal rahe hai unke ghar ka.

Prathik: Whoa..A day with Big Naanu is like a dream come true and now he's coming to stay with us, this is called..

Karthik: FUN..!!

Alishka: YUP! I'm going to buy crackers to play with him.

Navya (sighed): Ab tho poore ghar ko jala degi yeh.

Alishka pouted sadly at Navya making Nandini to pull her cheeks.

Nandini: Its okay, Bua hai na saath mein.

Alishka gave a toothy grin to her and kissed her cheeks making the boys to pull her back.

" She's my Mamma." They glared at Alishka and then at each other.

Manvik: My Mamma? So, isn't she mine?

Prathik: Oh hello, you both said the same. She's mine too.

Karthik: Excuse me. I'm the eldest. So, she's mine first.

Nandini (annoyed): Shut up, Malhotras!

They pouted at her and she glared at them more.

Alishka (giggle): Suits you better!!

The boys glared at her making her to giggle more.

Cabir and Navya were busy in string at the boys with different emotions. Navya was smiling sadly while Cabir had a blank expression on his face..

Cabir: Off to bed, kids.

He got up and moved upstairs and Navya too followed with Alishka in her arms who kissed her brothers and Bua a goodnight.

Nandini: Don't you have any plan to sleep?

She asked her kids and now, it was Manvik's turn to get a head massage from her.

Prathik: I still didn't get my turn so I'm not sleeping before that.

Nandini smiled at him.

Karthik: Mamma..

Nandini: Hmm..

Karthik: I'm sleepy..

And he laid his head on her lap making her to giggle at her child.

Soon, Manvik too settled on her shoulder and Prathik for a massage from her, who was about to fall asleep..

Nandini: Ey. No sleeping. Room mein jaane ke baad hi soja. Come on, get up.

They got up unwillingly and she took them upstairs to the common room which they use mostly as they prefer sleeping together.

Nandini: Now, you can sleep.

They settled on her lap and shoulder's respectively and slipped into their slumber before she heard them confessing they love her which made her smile in content. She reclined back to the head-board of the bed and fell asleep in the same position.

In India

Manik's Bedroom

Manik was packing his bag when Nyonika walked inside and took the bag from him.

Nyonika: I'll do it, thab thak mein tujhse bath bhi kar paoonga.

Manik (sighed): Ma..kya bath hui ab?

Nyonika: Why this sudden trip?

Manik: You should have asked this to Dad because its him who decided to visit Paris. Besides, he also said..

Nyonika (interrupted): Manik, I know what I heard an hour back. I meant, why are you interested in trips when you never liked even joining us in any vacations?

Manik looked away without having an answer to his mother's question.

Nyonika: Mein kuch pooch rahi hun, Manik.

He sighed and looked at her to see that stern gaze for him making him squirm in his place. He still hears his friends laughing at him saying that his temper is something that his mother gave him as a gift. Nyonika Malhotra was a name of terror, an Amy officer she was until her retirement age. Though she loves her children the most, she never allowed them to do something wrong.

Manik: Ma, I don't know. Please leave that topic.

He occupied a seat on his bed and Nyonika heaved a sigh of agony.

Nyonika: Kab thak akela rahoge tum, Manik? Nandini isn't gonna come back.

He snapped his head at her in anger. No matter how much he respects his mother, his temper always has a fight with her temper.

Manik: Mom, I hope you know I'm done with such conversations.

Nyonika: But, I'm not done yet, Manik. I can't see my son breaking himself. You're torturing yourself because she left you. Can't you see it? She loves him the most. She has moved on. She won't g...

Manik (frustrated): Mom, please stop it!!

He walked out of the room leaving Nyonika in pain.

Nyonika (in tears): Why did you do it, Cabir?

Post an hour

Malhotras were all settled in their airplane to take off to Paris and Manik's restlessness just increased.

Naila: Mamu..

Manik looked to his right to see Naila all excited.

Manik: Haa?

Naila: Have you ever been to Paris?

Manik (smiled): No, baby.

Naila: But why? I've heard that it's a beautiful place and you told me that you've been to many countries.

Manik (smiled faintly): Because, I wanted to visit that place with her.

Naila's smiled vanished after seeing her beloved uncle's face sad. She held his hand in her grip and stretched his lips with her tiny fingers.

Naila: Its okay, she'll come back to you, very soon.

He smiled lovingly at her. Its only Naila who consoles him saying Nandini will come back when others ask him to move on from her.

Manik (thought): I wish you could come back to me, Nandini.

Next Day

In Paris

Malhotras stepped out of their Luxurious Private Jet the next morning. They walked out of the Airport after getting done with their Immigration.

Nyonika: Raj, where are we going to stay? You've got any hotels in your mind?

Raj: Nahi. We'll live with uncle. Unhe acha nahi lagega.

She sighed and looked at Manik, who looked displeased. He never liked mingling with strangers. He always had that poker face for unknown and can get snappy to all those who try to break those walls around him. But, Nandini was always an exception for his character. While Mukti and Abhimanyu can adjust with every surroundings.

Naila (excited): Wow! I thought you would take us to some hotels. This is exciting.

Manik smiled for her sake, who was jumping in his arms.

Raj: Come on, hop in.

Raj spoke when an Airport Taxi of Mercedez parked in front of them.

Raj: Murthy's Villa, in Rue Cremieux.

Raj spoke to the driver after settling inside and this made 4 heads to snap at Raj in shock.

Nyonika: Murthy's?

Raj stared at Nyonika in confusion and on seeing his son's face, he too got shocked. This thought never crossed his mind in his excitement to complete his father's last wish.

Raj: Its not like there can be only one Murthy in the whole world, Nyo.

Raj spoke casually as if to assure himself on what he's saying and Nyonika too nodded at him while the rest were still puzzled. Manik could feel his heartbeat even without touching his heart to feel them. As usual, Naila's cute blabbering broke their trances.

Our Nest

Nandini: Ashu, I'm warning you. If at all I get to hear any sort of complaints about your brothers, then its you who will be grounded. So, make sure they behave.

Nandini spoke to Alishka who scrunched her nose and glared at her brothers, who were ready to go for cycling which they always do as their morning exercise.

Manvik (smirked): Sure, that's something Ashu loves to do, babysitting her brothers.

Alishka (sweetly): Oh, I'm so sorry, Bhai. Actually, I can't babysit you today.

She turned to Nandini who was watching her kids' sweet fights with her niece.

Alishka: Bua, I have to paint a lot in my sketch book, today. Bye. Love you.

She kissed Nandini's cheeks and ran upstairs while winking at her brothers who were glaring at her.

Nandini (giggled): She's much better than you guys in fooling someone.

"Mamma" they whined making her to laugh.

Nandini: Come on, now, I'm giving your responsibilities to each other. Take care of yourselves and your brothers and yeah..NO KICKING and NO PUNCHING which you love the most.

They grinned at her and left after kissing her cheeks..

Nandini (muttered): Theenon tumpe gaye ho, Mani.

She muttered sadly on seeing them hiding their smirks which meant they're going to do exactly opposite to what they were told to. She stood there drowned in her thoughts.

Flashback..

" Kameene..where the hell are you? " Nandini turned to the entrance of the living room of her home while scrunching her nose in displease on hearing the tone and the endearment used for someone in her house. QUOTE IT- Nandini Murthy/Dhawan hates Bad Words.

" Abey saale tum ka.......what are you doing here? " The person who entered inside without a permission looked at Nandini in shock while the latter who was about to shout back for using bad words at her place too got surprised.

" I should have guessed it, only Manik Malhotra is this interested in using bad words. " Nandini huffed and then occupied herself in what she was doing until Manik decided to intrude, that is, stitching a shirt's button.

" Nandini...What the hell are you doing here? " Manik spoke frustratingly and Nandini gave him a glare for interrupting her in between as she was trying hard to put the thread in the needle hole which was quiet hard.

" Don't you have your eyes or you just sold it to some 'gareeb'? Can't you see me busy? "Nandini scowled at Manik making him to march towards her and grab her arms in his grip shocking her.

"And can't you see me getting hyper on seeing you in my best friend's house? " Manik growled at her making her to roll her eyes. She pushed him back and pointed her finger to him while flaring her nose in anger.

" Dare you touch me Mr. Malhotra. I was serious when I said that I'm a black belt in Karate. " Nandini retorted back and he found her cute instead of getting warned by her. Keeping aside the thoughts, he was about to shout when he was interrupted..

" Doll..where is my shirt? " Manik turned to the person in confusion.

" Doll? Wo tho tumhari behen hai na, Cabir? " Manik spoke in a confused voice to Cabir, who walked down the stairs in his vest and pants and his blazer in his hands.

" Manik..? Tum yaha kya kar rahe ho? " Cabir asked in a dumbfounded tone and Nandini ignored their conversation and started to fix the button of the shirt.

" If you've forgotten, let me remind you, we have an early and important meeting to conduct for today. " Manik spoke sarcastically and Cabir gave him the same grin back.

" Wow! Sachi? Yar, bathaya kyu nahi? Mujhe tho laga tha ki tu aaj uthne hi nahi wale the. Saala kahi ka. " Cabir mocked him and Manik gave him a dangerous glare.

" Tu pitega, Cabirrrr..." Manik flared his nose as usual making Cabir to chuckle.

" Kuch zyada hi sunn raha hoon mein ye bath aajkal. Waise ye achi baath hain, kam se kam mujhe yakeen hua ki tu hamara Manik hi hain, after seeing this Sadu Avtar warna mein tho soch raha tha ki tu pagal hogaya hai kyunki tujhe mein apna ghar pe jo dekh raha hun, wahi insan jisko neend se jagane mein kam se kam 10 logonke zaroorath hain. " Cabir spoke casually and Manik threw a punch at him.

" Saaley.." Manik growled and this time Nandini got pissed again.

" You better stop using such words, Mr. Malhotra. " she spoke in her pissed tone before walking towards Cabir..

" Shit! Tum yaha kya kar rahe ho yar? Mein tho surprise dena chahtha tha, sabko yaha dinner pe bhulakae. Saale ne sab kuch barbad kiya. " Cabir, suddenly realized he had planned to surprise his friends by introducing his sister to his friends.

" Will you stop using that word. Saala and Kameene are the words I'm hearing since the moment you both have started to talk. Yuck! " Nandini spoke irritatingly and in the mean time, she made Cabir to wear his shirt and this act of her's made something burn in Manik. He couldn't see her this close to Cabir.

" Cabirrr...you should know that my sister is your girlfriend and neither I nor she wouldn't like some girl standing this close to you. " Manik retorted making Cabir widened his eyes while Nandini too turned towards Manik in shock.

" Well, let me explain you, she has watched such scenes even before you could witness it. " Nandini spoke smirking at him and Manik looked angry while Cabir watched them fighting even without a reason.

" How dare you, Nandini? Navya tho tumhari best friend ho aur phir bhi tum.." Manik started to march towards her when Cabir blocked his way.

" Abey sochna bhi math. Behen hai wo meri and you know how much possessive I'm for her. " Cabir pushed Manik slightly using his forefinger..

" Cabir m...wait...? Behen?? Ye kab hua? " Manik asked with shock written all over his face and Nandini had to giggle seeing it.

" Bas abhi abhi janam hui. Ek saal bhi nahi hui. " Nandini mocked as well as giggled making Cabir to chuckle and Manik to glare at her.

" Cabirrrr..." Manik growled and Cabir slapped his forehead before making his best friend to sit somewhere.

" Shant mere Sadu best friend, shant. So, listen, I was about to surprise all of you by calling you here for a dinner. " Cabir walked towards Nandini and held her by shoulders making her to smile at him.

" Meet her, Nandini Murthy slash Dhawan, ell you know our family, so chuck it and concentrate in the point that this is my doll. My sister or..my daughter. " Cabir spoke with a wide smile and this was the first time Manik saw the brother in Cabir. This spoke how much she mattered to him.

" Also, your sister's best friend whom you ditched. " Nandini winked at Manik making him embarrass and Cabir clueless..

" Mathlab? " Cabir spoke confusedly and Nandini giggled..

" Kya bathaun Bhai, Navu ne kaha tha ki koi mujhe pick karne keliye aayega, she didn't even mention who will be that person aur jab mujhe patha chala that person was none other then your best friend and my best friend's brother Mr. Manik Malhotra, I also got to know that he was forced for it as my Bhabi was planning to make me her Bhabi. " Nandini was still giggling and Cabir looked at her in shock while Manik palmed his face in embarrassment.

" Usne mujhe bathya tha that she loved you for this sadu but I didn't know she was this fast. Oye, Mr. Sadu, stay 1000 Kilometres away from my sister. " Cabir waned him with a bd glare and Manik rolled his eyes.

" Yeah yeah, I'll stay in Antarctica when she comes to India. It would be more than 1000 Kilometres. " Manik spoke with a sarcastic grin and Cabir looked at him thoughtfully.

" Sounds better. Chal pack your bags, phataphat. " Cabir encouraged Manik who threw the cushion at him and Nandini smiled watching the duo.

" So, now I know why you know me well. " Manik smirked at Nandini who smirked at him back.

" It took you so long. " she winked again and Manik hid his smile while giving a fake glare to her.

" Chal, baathein baad mein, doll, mein nikaltha hun. " Cabir was about to speak more when Nandini took a bag from the couch.

" Sure, you may go Mr. Dhawan but along with this. " Cabir opened the bag only to squeeze her cheeks in joy.

" Life is FOOD. I love you doll, aalu ka paratha bhi hai yar. " Cabir showed the bag to Manik who snatched it from him and walked out.

" Food is LIFE, dude. So, don't expect the share from me. " Manik walked out not before sparing a smile to Nandini who laughed at the duo..

" Kameene rukk.." Cabir ran behind Manik for his food and Nandini laughed more..

" Crazy best friends. " she muttered before closing the door and walking upstairs.

Flashback ends..

Nandini walked to her kitchen while wiping her tears away..

Murthy's Villa, Rue Cremieux

A man was seen outside the house, who might be in his early 80s but still have a healthy body.

Man: Make it fast, Rubin. I need to get to my children, soon.

He spoke excitingly like a kid and the workers nodded at him with a smile.

His excitement was interrupted by a car making him to turn towards it with a frown.

Man (smiled hugely): Raj..!!

It was Malhotras, who got out of the Aipirt Taxi and Raj, immediately rushed towards the man and hugged him tightly.

Raj: Uncle..how are you?

Raj spoke breaking the hug to the man who still had that smile on his face.

Man: Teek hun beta, tum kaise ho?

Raj (smiled): Mein bhi teek hun, uncle. Nyo...!!

He turned to his family and pulled Nyonika to his left and his kids stood to his right.

Raj: Ye hai meri beewi, Nyonika Malhotra. Aur Nyo, ye hai mera Uncle, Adyant Murthy.

The man, Adyant smiled at Nyonika who bend to touch his feet for his blessings.

Adyant: Khush raho beti. Bahu tho bohath sundhar hain. Kabhi aaya nahi na tu isko leke mere paas.

Raj (guiltily): I'm sorry, uncle. Aap janthe hain na, Dad ke jaane ke baad mein unke jude hue kisike saath bhi rishtha nahi rakha. It hurts me to get reminded of him.

Adyant patted Raj's head and nodded in assurance.

Adyant: Waise, ye sab?

He diverted Raj's attention who smiled at him before turning to his kids

Raj: Ye hai mere bache. Ye meri beti, Mukti aur uske husband, Abhimanyu. He's also a son to me.

Mukti and Abhimanyu smiled at Adyant who patted their heads.

Adyant: Khush raho bacho. Bohath ache Jodi lag rahe ho saath mein.

They gave a smile again.

Raj: Aur ye hain mera bada beta, Manik.

Adyant turned to Manik and he didn't know why but he seemed to be so similar to someone to him.

Manik gave a half-smile to Adyant for the sake of his Dad.

Adyant (smiled): Khush raho beta. Beewi kaha hai teri. Bachi tho bohath cute hai.

Adyant pulled Naila's cheeks who gave her beautiful smile to him while Manik's jaws hardened.

Raj: Wo uncle..uski shadi nahi hui abi thak.

Raj spoke while looking at Manik sadly, who looked away.

Adyant (shocked): Kya..? Abhi thak nahi hui?

They nodded in No making Adyant to give an apologetic smile to Manik.

Mukti: Wo, beti meri hain. Usko apna Mam uke sath waqt bithana acha lagtha hain.

Adyant smiled at Mukti and then turned to Manik who didn't have a smile on his face this time.

Adyant (thought): Isse dekhar mujhe tho bas mere sena ka yaad dilathe hain.

Adyant: Waise, aapka naam kya hain?

Naila (grinned): Naila Abhimanyu Thakkar..

Adyant: Arey wah. Bohath acha naam hain.

Naila: Thank you...er, mein aapko kya bulaoon?

Adyant (chuckled): Big Naanu bhulao. Mere bache mujhe aise bhulathe hain.

Naila (smiled): Done, Big Naanu. Waise bhi mere ek Naanu hain tho confusion nahi hoga.

Adyant (laughed): You speak very good Hindi. Teach my grand-grand kids too. They're weak in it.

Naila bobbed her head and Malhotras smiled at the duo.

Nyonika: Aap kahi jaa rahe hai kya, Uncle?

Nyonika saw the workers settling his car and Adyant smiled at Nyonika.

Adyant: Haa beta, I'm going to stay with my grandchildren. Iss ghar ka renovation chal raha hai.

Raj: Tho wo log aapke sath nahi rehthe?

Adyant (sighed): Kaha manthe hain mere baath. Dhono ko apne kaabiliyath dikhana hai mujhe ulta mujhe apne ghar bhulathe rehthe hain.

Nyonika (smiled): Ye tho achi bath hai na, uncle. They're good in standing their own feet.

Adyant (smiled): Iss budha dil mantha hi nahi wo baath. Chalo, ab tum log bhi sath mein aa rahe ho.

Raj (awkwardly): Sorry uncle, aapke sath reh sakthe hain par unke saath..Nahi uncle..

Adyant (glared): Raj, tu beta jaisa hai mereliye. So, you can stay wherever I do and if you can then even your family could. Besides, mere bache bohath ache hain.

Nyonika: Par uncle.

Adyant: Arey mene bola na, bohath ache bache hain. They'll feel happy to have you there.

Raj nodded reluctantly making Adyant to grin in happiness.

Adyant: Ye hui na bath, chalo, Nandu wait kar rahi hogi.

Manik's head snapped at Adyant in shock and so others.

Adyant: Khade kya ho. We're leaving to my second home.

Soon, Malhotras got settled in the car along with Adyant lost in their own thoughts.

Our Nest

Raj: Our Nest?

Adyant (smiled): Manu ka idea hain. Manvik, one of my grand-grand kid. According to him, Nest is much beautiful than Palace and so their house is.

They smiled at the kid's thought.

Soon, someone opened the door and Adyant took the person in his arms and kissed her forehead while the rest stood there gaping at that person.

Manik (whispered): Nandini..!!

His whisper was a mumbling that nobody ould hear but she heard it making her to snap her head at him in shock..

Nandini (thought): Mani...!!

To be continued..