So, at the end of a long discussion,
Shraddha was finalised . The others convinced Manik but still he personally didn't wanted this to happen!

Cabir was at the top of the world !
Since last 2 years, he had been looking for Nandini... and now he have a hope that Maybe Shraddha will help him locate Nandini!
Maybe he will get his lost sister back !

But the Harsh Reality was : MAYBE !!

On the next day itself , an inquiry call was made for Shraddha from THE FAB5's Music - the brand name of their music label!
All of the Fab5 albums were made under this name !

Within two days, Shraddha replied their offer positively ! And, today was the day when they were going to FINALLY meet !

It was half past eight in the morning when Fab5 were waiting in their studio for her! It was First time for Manik when he was waiting for a person he didn't wanted to meet at first place !
An expression of sheer irritation was spread across his face !

Suddenly a sound of heals hitting against the floor was heard and soon the owner was in front of them!

Shraddha Kapoor!

She greeted them with a small Hi! and hug to Mukti and Alya !
She sat on the only left chair near the round table and Manik was exactly sitting opposite to her !

Cabir - So let's begin with what we are supposed to do !

He had an overly not-necessary smile on his face which was noticed by Manik !

Shraddha- Sure!

She behaved completely professional , without any fakeness !

Cabir- So! There is this album which we have made ... It comprises of 5 songs that are already recorded! And we will be making the music video for the same!
We want you to feature in it as the female lead and as far as the male lead is concerned, he will be here soon after WE FINALISE YOU !

Shraddha- How can you be so sure that I will agree for this?

Mukti- Cause this will be a kick start for your future in this field!
Being a part of Fab5 's album itself means a victory badge for newcomers and as far as the your fee is concerned.. we are ready for whatever you charge!!

Shraddha gave a small smile and replied calmly-
But why me ??

I mean there are more beautiful and gorgeous girls out there than me ! Aap logo ne mujhe kyu chuna ??

Mukti- We wanted a fresh face that had no relations with the glamour world. And your profile seems to satisfy what we need , so we chose you out !

Shraddha gave a satisfactory smile and said- Okay then I am in !

All this while, Manik was silently observing Shraddha! The way she entered! The way she took his glance before settling! And the way she gave him indirect curt looks !

Cabir- So.. without beating around the bush ....

He forwarded her the contract papers !

Shraddha read the papers and signed it !

Alya announced a small get-to-gather at her place to mark the beginning of the album !
Everyone agreed and moved there !

The house belonged to Dhruv and Alya ! They had their marriage according to Christian customs in SanFrancisco itself, the last year !

The girls mixed up well with Shraddha and were gossiping randomly in the living area wheras Manik and Dhruv were chilling out in the backyard!

Dhruv had clearly stated that no one will be talking about the past ! But Manik seemed to have some other plans !

Talking about Cabir , he went back to his house to pick Navya !

Soon she too joined them but Cabir chose to hang - on nearby the study!

Shraddha was beautifully observing her surroundings, and what amazed her was the tiff between the Fab5 members! But she didn't show it !

She easily got gelled up with them - talking and smiling!

On the other hand, Cabir wanted to talk with Shraddha but was confused . He had heard a lot about her from Nandini but what he saw today was different!

The girl in front of them didn't fit in the mould of Shraddha as described by Nandini!

So he decided to wait for a while !

It was around 9 in the evening when the girls along with Cabir moved out in the backyard for dinner!

There was a wide variety of dishes prepared by the chef!

All of them were settled into groups!

Shraddha excused herself to refill her dish ! She moved towards the serving table!
Manik found it a great chance and moved towards her !

Shraddha was eyeing him when he walked up to her !
She was waiting for this moment !

Manik- I would like to have a word with you Ms. Kapoor!

Shraddha nodded..

Manik led her inside the house !

Manik- So ! Now for the next five minutes lets be frank!!

Why are you here ?

Shraddha chuckled- That shouldn't have been your question! Aap logo ne hi toh mujhe yaha bulaya hai !

Manik- Where were you all these years? And why all of a sudden you decided to enter our lives?

Shraddha smirked- I was completing my graduation these years and my entry into your lives is a mere coincidence!!

Manik- As far as i know , you are a tough nut to crack ! Then why did you simply agreed without any further questions and interrogations when Mukti explained you the album thing ?

It was now as if Manik was conducting Shraddha's viva !

Shraddha- When your people contacted me , I was just informed that Fab5 wants to meet me ! So it was just an obvious question that I asked and what Mukti said sounded good for me so I agreed, as simple as that !

Manik- Where is Nandini Murty ?

Shraddha instantly got stern!

She at once stood up !

Shraddha - Your five minutes end here !

She walked away!

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