The Malhotras and Murthys stood in front of the bungalow..It was Sooraj's bungalow about which nobody knew, it was a secret between him and the younger clan. It was his and shekhar's dream to have a house in Punjab. They were the most closest to Manjeet and so her culture. They were more into Sikhism, their traditions were mostly about Punjab which was gladly accepted by their father..After all he loved his wife dearly and could never say No to her wishes. Unfortunately Sooraj couldn't have Shekhar by his side when he was building the bungalow but he knew one day he will live with his brother in this house..he knew his daughter would fulfill their dream..

Nandu was standing in front of the bungalow..oops its a palace, after all Murthys are the richest in India.. and gaping at it, throughout the journey she was only gawking at Punjab and its beauty, she never saw this beauty in London. Her brothers stood beside her..she looked at them with a smile..

Asad: Did you like it ?

Nandu: I loved it Bhayyu..This is so beautiful..Its a palace..Appa would love it too..

Viren: He would come here one day..

Nandu ( smiled ): Yes, that's why we are here for..right ?

They nodded at her..

Mukti: This is so beautiful and peaceful..I never knew Sooraj Papa's taste will be this gorgeous..

They went inside and started gaping at the whole palace. Murthys gave a tour on it..

Living room

Bedrooms

Murthy brothers bedroom ( 8 of them have similar type )

Nandini's bedroom

Cabir ( shocked ): This is so royal dude..

Dhruv: I agree..

The Murthy siblings smiled at them..

Asad: Okay thank you..now why dont we all get freshen up Raj Papa..dinner will be ready..

Raj: That's better Asad..bacho..be down within half an hour..

They nodded at them and dispersed..

They sat for dinner..

Rithvik: Hope you all liked the rooms..

Manik ( smiled ): It was beautiful Rithvik..Actually the one you showed me was up to my taste..

Rithvik ( chuckled ): Of course it will be cause it's according to Bhai's taste..

Manik got embarrassed and started eating while Asad glared at Rithvik and Nandu giggled..

Shivaay ( amazed ): Wow,mathlab mujhe laga Asad Bhai iss duniya ke single piece hai par nahi even Manik is there in the list..Impressive..

Others laughed at it, this time even Asad got embarrassed..

Viren: Okay guys..now coming to out trip..has anyone got plans ?

Manik: Why don't we just sleep early today and go for early sight seeing tomorrow..punjab mein early morning views bohat khoobsurat hai..

He said this eyeing Nandu, he very well knew that she has jet lag, once she has mentioned to him that how much she hates travelling in jets..She knew why he said it cause he is not at all a early riser and she is well aware of it..She smiled at his concern for her..

Nandu: I agree..Bhayyus ?

They also nodded at her with smile..they too didn't want to stress her again..

Rudr: Tho kal ka kya plan hai ?

Dhruv: Why don't we visit the Golden temple ?

Nandu ( jumped on her seat ): You mean Harmandir Sahib ? If yes, then I am in..

Nyonika ( surprised ): Nandu..tujhe kaise patha ye sab ?

Nandu ( smiled ): Appa ne bathaya..wo Daadi ke saath ek bar gaye the waha..he said it is so beautiful..from that moment I wanted to visit the temple..

Raj ( smiled ): Tere Appa ke zindagi mein aisa kuch hai kya jo usne tujhe nahi bathaya ?

Nandu ( sheepishly smiled ): Naa, mujhe nahi lagtha..wo mujhse kuch bhi nahi chupatha..You know Nandini Murthy's charm..

They both giggled at it..While others smiled at the new bonding..

Sid: So is it fixed ?

Everyone looked at Daadu and he nodded in Yes..and they hooted..

Om: So chal..lets get some sleep now..

The Malhotras got up first and they started moving..Murthys also got up..Nandu stood with a tired face..she just wanted to crash on the bed..Suddenly she saw Someone in front of her, she looked up to find Shivaay standing there with a smile..she smiled sweetly at him..he turned back and bent down to her level..she looked at him in excitement..

Nandu: Really ?

Shivaay: Koi shak Nanni ?

Nandu ( excited ): Naa..

The Malhotras were looking at them from upstairs since they heard Nandu speaking..

Without wasting a second she climbed on his back..

Shivay: So, is my Nanni comfortable ?

Nandu: Of course I am, getting a piggy back ride from Shivaay Murthy is not something small..

He grinned at her while her other brothers surrounded them and started walking, they were talking in the middle too..it was Nandini more..she was blabbering something and they were listening to her and laughing with her whenever she said about doing some stupidity..The Malhotras looked at them in admiration..they prayed to God to keep them happy forever..Murthys dropped their baby sister on her bed and left after numerous kisses and hugs..

Next morning..

On the breakfast table..

Mukti: Kab jaana hai ?

Arpita: Jaise breakfast finish kare, hame nikalna hai..

Anjali: Haa..yaha se aadha ghanta travel bhi karna hai..

Nyonika: Tho fatafat khana finish karo..

They nodded at the ladies and stood up after finishing their breakfast but they were stopped by Harsh..

Daadu: Bacho..temple jaa rahe hai..so kuch traditional pehnna..

They nodded at him with a smile and rushed upstairs..Nandu was about to enter her room but then she saw Mukti in nervousness..She frowned and went to her and tapped her shoulder..

Nandu: Kya hua Mukti ? Is everything all right ?

Mukti: Umm.. Ha vo Nandu..

Nandu: You know you can share it with me Mukti..

Mutki: I forgot to bring my traditional wears, Daadu had told me to bring but I just forgot..he would feel bad now..and I cant wear anything modern also now..

Nandu ( huffed ): Ithni si baath aur tum yaha ese lag rahi ho jese ki tumhare purse chori ho gayi..

Mukti ( cutely ): Par Nandu ye tho tension ki baath hai na..

Nandu ( smiled ): Arey meri Muku..chal..mere saath ao..

She took Mukti to her room and took her bag out..

Nandu: Lo, ismein mere traditional wears hai..tumhe jo pasand aayi na wahi pehno..

Mukti ( nervous ): Mein kese Nandu, ye tho teri hai na ?

Nandu ( stern ): Acha, mujhe nahi patha tha ki mein Maharana prathap singh ki beti hoon aur tu meri sakhi hai..

Mukti: Hain ?

Nandu: Kya hain..tu tho aise baath kar rahi hai na..we are friends yar..tho friends ke beech aise konsi " meri ya teri "..ya phir tum mujhe friend nahi samajthi..

Mukti ( defeated ): Arey meri maa..mein haar gayi..aur haan dont tell that you are not my friend..ek baar Mukti Malhotra kisi ke saath dosthi ki tho samaj lo ki life long usse chodne nahi waali..

Nandu: Feelings mutual babes..

They giggled at their dialogues and Mukti took one suit and went to her room..

Mukti changed and knocked at Nandu's room..' COMING '..voiced Nandu..She was adjusting her dupatta and took her mobile and opened the door..only to widen her eyes..well the person standing in front of her was also in the same state..

" You look stunning "

They shouted in unison and laughed..

Nandu: God Mukti..it suits you a lot..

Nandu: But you look terrible beautiful..and hot too..

She winked at her..Nandu giggled at her..

TRING TRING..

It was Shekhar's call..she smiled..

Mukti ( smile ): You talk with him and come, I will be downstairs..

Nandu nodded at her while Mukti went down and saw her brothers..She went and twirled in front of them..

Mukti: How am I looking Bhai ?

Manik went forward first as all others were shocked to see her in this attire. He kissed her forehead..

Manik ( smiled ): Our princess was always beautiful..no matter what she wears..

She smiled widely and kissed his cheeks..others smiled at them..

Cabir ( kissed her forehead ): Maybe you can also be a girl sometimes..

She slightly slapped his shoulder while he laughed..Dhruv too hugged her and kissed her cheeks..Murthys could see themselves in Malhotras..Asad could really see himself in Manik..chal acha hai Manan ke liye.. :P

She looked at Murthy brothers too..they understood her look's meaning..

Karan: You don't need to ask us, you can see the answer on our faces..right ?

Mukti ( smiled ): Yup..I can..

Rithvik: Wese Mukti, Jaan kaha hai..

Mukti: Wo..usko Appa ka phone aaya tha..

Viren: oh ab tho kuch der ke liye nahi aayegi wo..aakhir appa tho ithna over protective jo hai uske liye..

Raj ( chuckled ): Jaise ki aap log bohat kam protective hai..kyu ?

They smiled sheepishly..

They heard an anklet voice and looked up to find Nandu rushing downstairs..Muthys smiled at her..While Malhotras were amazed to see this rare beauty..Manik's breath got hitched in his throat seeing her..

Nandu: Haa appa..mein apna khayal rakhoongi..teek se khana khaoongi..okay..mein rakhthi hoon..Love you Appa..

She smiled and cut the phone and saw others gaping at her..she didn't understand their meaning so she just smiled at them and moved to Murthys..

Nandu: Bhayyu..ye teek lag rahi na ? Actually mere suits na bohat heavy hai..bas yahi tho thoda kam heavy..mein teek tho lag rahi hoon na ?

Om: Ye suit pehan sakthi hai choti..zyada heavy nahi hai..

Shivaay: Wese bhi meri Nanni ismein bohat khoobsurat lag rahi hai..

Nandu ( grinned ): Love you Bhayyus..

They hugged her and kissed her forehead one by one..

Nyonika came forward and kissed her forehead..

Nyonika: Bohat pyari lag rahi ho..kisiki nazar na lage meri bachi ko..

She smiled at her..everyone praised her and she looked at Manik..he was just lost in her..she asked through eyes how is she looking but he was still in her land..she was disappointed..they moved outside..everybody got it the car but some one caught hold of Nandu's hand..she got startled but she saw Manik..she asked him what..he nodded in No..but leaned forward and kissed her cheek..he eyes got widen..

Manik: You look gorgeous..

She looked at him in shock and he ran from there..Asad saw her rooted in her place..he went towards her shook her..

Nandu: Huh..

Asad: Kya..tum nahi aa rahi ho..?

Nandu: Haa..aa rahi hoon..

Asad: Tho chalo..

She went with him and smiled after realizing what just happened and shook her head..