You walk in,

And my heart beats different.

"Hello Mr. Malhotra"

Manik was shocked as well as amused and was just staring the sight in front of him. Firstly the girl standing in front of him was looking straight to his face and was not at all scared from him. The second reason her beauty.

Nandini Singhania: 22 years old. A highly talented interior designer. Completed her studies and graduation from London. She shifted to London when she was 11 years old. Her parents died in a car accident 11 years ago. Has a younger brother named Rishabh Singhania who is currently doing his BBA from London. He is in first year. A very cute yet bold girl. She's always confident. Never cries. Always smiles. Her best friend's name is Navya who is Cabir's girlfriend. Came to India just a month ago and is gaining too much popularity because of her talent.

Manik's p.o.v.

Godddd...!!!! She's so freaking beautiful. That big doe-shaped eyes, small nose, puffy cheeks and damn that pouty luscious lips. I so wanted to kiss.... What!! What's wrong with you Manik. I was brought out of my staring session by her ever so melodious voice.

"Mr. Malhotra are you listening?" She spoke a little louder.

"Huh..uh..yes..yesss I'm listening. Please have a seat." I said.

She sat in front of me and mouthed a small thankyou.

Then I asked further "How can I help you?" I myself was shocked to hear my voice. Yes it was bossy but it wasn't my usual cold tone. It was yet soft according to me.

She replied "I'm Nandini Singhania. Actually I'm a interior designer. Cabir must have told you about me." God!! She's so fucking confident and bold! I'm really impressed.

"Oh yes. I do remember. So show me your designs." I said.

"Yeah sure."

She took out her iPad and was about to open something on it when the door of my cabin flung open and there came my beloved best friend.

"Sweetheart I'm sorry. Vo Navya called." Hey hey hey did he just called Nandini Sweetheart????? How can he just call her sweetheart??

"Darling it's okay. I was just about to show Mr. Malhotra the designs." Came a cheerful reply from Nandini.

Wtf is happening here? Seriously! Sweetheart and Darling? I thought Cabir loved Navya but what is this happening in front of my poor eyes.
Navya my heartful condolences to you!

And then my dear best friend acknowledged my presence.

"Hey Manik. Kaisa hai buddy?" He asked me cheerfully.

"Good. Baith na." I said trying my best to be calm.

He sat beside Nandini. Then Nandini opened a folder on her iPad and forwarded it towards us.

"Manik tu hi dekhle. I have full trust on my sweetheart's designs." Cabir said leaning back on his chair. I swear he's getting on my nerves today.

I gave him a tight lipped smile and took the iPad in my hand and observed her designs. Trust me I was surprised to see the pictures. They were exactly what I wanted. They were so damn perfect! I looked towards Nandini who was already having a satisfied look on her face as if she was knowing that I will select her designs. I returned her the iPad.

"I must say you're very talented. I would like to give you the contract but you should always remember whose house you're gonna design. FAB5. So there should be no chance of mistakes." I said to her in my bossy tone. But did it affected her.... NAAHH!!

Before she could say something Cabir said, "don't worry Manik. My sweetheart is the best you can have."

Believe me when I say I will kill Cabir if one more time he says sweetheart to Nandini. For God sake dude She's mine!....................wait! Whatttt!! Mine???? I guess I've lost it man.

Then Nandini said, "You don't have to worry Mr. Malhotra. I know my work pretty well and also I know the people I'll be working for. I'm sure you'll love your house. You can trust me on that."
She replied very confidently.

Godddd..!! I'm in love with her confidence. But one thing which I'm not liking is she calling me Mr. Malhotra, I mean I know there's nothing wrong in that and everybody else other than my friends call me that only. But don't know why a part of me is craving for listening my name from her mouth. My name. Manik. Just Manik.

Then I asked , "okay. So when will you start your work?"

She replied, "Mr. Malhotra first I need to visit the place and examine it. And also I would like to meet all the other members of Fab5 so that I can also take in consideration their choices and thoughts and then I will come up with the final designs. After seeing the place only I can tell how much time it will need to be completed. "

I nodded and said, "Tomorrow you can come to the place and see everything. Everyone will be present there only so you can meet them too."

She nodded. "Sure. So now I'll take your leave."

She stood up and forwarded her hand for handshake. I obliged and as soon as our hands touched, I felt a current in my body and seeing her face I guess she too felt something.

"It was a pleasure meeting you Miss. Singhania." I said in my professional tone.

"Same here Mr. Malhotra." Came another professional reply.

Then Cabir hugged me saying "see you soon bro."

I hugged him back and said "you too."

And then both of them left my cabin. My mind was stuck on Nandini. That girl is different. Totally different. Because every girl around me throw themselves on me. Off course I pay them zero attention. But Nandini.......she was just behaving professional. Not for once she tried to gain my attention.

Because you yourself gave her your full attention. My subconscious mind taunted me. Oh...kay that was somewhere correct. I am really attracted to her..............confidence. What did you thought.

That was chapter 2. Guys aap log mujhe bilkul support nhi kr rhe ho. If you want to read the story please bass vote kardo. Nothing else.

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Dhruvi.