Neonika:- Inaya seemed to be a nice girl. What's say?

Manik:- Yeah she is.

Neonika:- Do you like her?

Manik:- Mom I know what are you trying to say. Yes I like her and you can talk to her about our marriage. Happy?

Neonika:- (happily) Seriously? Manik I am so so so happy. Finally my son will get married and settle down.

At that time Raj came there and he heard their half conversation. So he asked,

Raj:- Who's settling down?

Neonika:- (smiled) Your son.

Raj:- (confused) Maltab?

Neonika:- He said that he likes Inaya and we can talk to her about their marriage.

Raj:- (shocked) What? Manik, are you serious???

Manik:- Of course Dad. Aren't you happy for me?

Raj:- Manik it's not about me. It's all about you and your happiness. Marriage is not a game, it's a lifetime bonding. So think again before taking any decision.

Manik:- I have made my decision already. All you have to do is talk to Inaya and fix a date according to pandit ji, that's it.

Neonika:- Or shadi ka preparations bhi to karni ha.

Manik:- (smirked) Nandini will help you. Her choice is amazing in everything.

Neonika:- Okay I ask her.

Manik:- I need to freshen up. See you at the dining table.

Saying this Manik went to his room and closed the door. He removed his suit, tie and shirt and threw them on the bed casually. Then he took his guitar and went to the balcony. He sat on floor and started singing,

Such Keh Raha Hain Deewana
Dil Dil Na Kisi Se Lagana
Such Keh Raha Hain Deewana
Dil Dil Na Kisi Se Lagana
Jhoothe Hain Yaar Ke Vaade Saare
Jhoothi Hain Pyaar Ki Kasme
Maine Har Lamha Jise Chaaha
Jise Pooja Usi Ne Yaaron Mera Dil Toda
Toda Tanha Tanha Chhoda (2x)

(He closed his eyes and remembered those childhood days when they both were happy with each other.)

Mausam Mausam Tha Suhana Bada
Mausam Mausam Maine Dekha Use
Hua Main Paagal Bas Palbhar Mein (2x)
Aake Basi Hain Woh Mere Mann Mein
Uski Kami Hain Ab Jeevan Mein
Woh Door Hain Meri Nazron Se
Kyon Use Main Chaahon

Such Keh Raha Hain Deewana
Dil Dil Na Kisi Se Lagana
Jhoothe Hain Yaar Ke Vaade Saare
Jhoothi Hain Pyaar Ki Kasme
Maine Har Lamha Jise Chaaha
Jise Pooja Usi Ne Yaaron Mera Dil Toda
Toda Tanha Tanha Chhoda

(He remembered his birthday which he celebrated with Nandini when she became his fairy godmother. But his fairy godmother didn't grant his wish. It was all a lie. Fairytale was a lie.)

Sundar Sundar Woh Haseena Badi
Sundar Sundar Main To Khone Laga
Uske Nashe Mein Bin Piye Behka (2x)
Ek Din Use Bhoola Doonga Main
Uske Nishaan Mita Doonga Main
Chaahonga Na Main Us Patthar Ko
Jaa Use Bata De

(Tears rolled down his cheeks and he wiped them harshly. Why should he cry for that selfish girl who never cared for him. He just wanted her in his life. Was it too much to ask?)

Maine Har Lamha Jise Chaaha
Jise Pooja Usi Ne Yaaron Mera Dil Toda
Toda Tanha Tanha Chhoda

Manik threw his guitar in anger and said,

Manik:- When she can move on then why can't I do the same? It's over Nandini Murthy. Manan are not forever humasha.

Next Morning

Neonika:- (happily) I can't believe it. Finally my son is getting married.

Raj:- Neonika I am not getting any good vibes. Tell me honestly did you do something again?

Neonika:- I didn't do anything. I just went to meet Manik at office. He wasn't there so talked to Inaya. She is such a nice girl you know. Then Nandini came there and we talked for sometime and I left.

Raj:- And exactly what did you say to Nandini???

Neonika:- I said that I like Inaya. She is a good girl and I guess Manik also love her. See my guessing was right. He wants to marry her.

Raj:- Neonika are you mad? If Manik will marry Inaya then Nandini or Aarav ka kya hoga? I think we should tell him everything about Aarav.

Neonika:- (angrily) So that my son die in guilt? Listen Raj I am warning you if anything happens to son again I will kill you and don't you dare to underestimate the mother inside of me.

Raj:- Nandini is a mother too. Think about her too.

Neonika:- Nandini chose her freedom remember? She refused to come back to the Malhotra Mansion and give her son Malhotra surname because after Aryaman's conformation she finally realized that Manik was drugged and absolutely not responsible for her miseries. Now we can't do anything for her.

Raj:- You are so selfish, Neonika. 

Neonika:- (shouted) Yes I am selfish and I had to be a selfish for my son.

At that time Manik came downstairs and said,

Manik:- (confused) What happened Mom? Why are you shouting at Dad?

Neonika:- Nothing. Let's go. Inaya must be waiting for us.

On the other side
At Nandini's apartment

Nandini couldn't sleep whole night. It hurts to see him with someone else but she can't voice it out. It was her choice only. She chose her freedom but she still loves him like she used to do.

Nandini:- Manik has to suffer a lot just because of me. I can't let him suffer more.  He has full rights to move on and start a new family. I can't be a burden on him. But what about Aarav? He will never get to know about his father. I am keeping him away from his father's love. Am I doing right with him?

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