As the aroma of freshly prepared snacks filled the air, the group eagerly dug into the delicious spread before them. Plates piled high with samosas, pakoras, and assorted chaat disappeared within moments, accompanied by the satisfying crunch of crispy snacks and the occasional burst of flavor from tangy chutneys.

Cabir, in particular, seemed to be in his element, his eyes alight with joy as he savored each bite with gusto. Mukti couldn't help but tease him, a playful smirk playing on her lips.

"You know, Cabir, I think we should start calling you 'The Foodie King' instead of just 'The Entertainer'," Mukti quipped, earning chuckles from the rest of the group.

Cabir flashed a grin, unapologetic in his love for good food. "Hey, why settle for just one title when I can have them all? 'The Foodie King', 'The Entertainer', 'The Dancing Dynamo'-I'll take them all!"

Manik joined in the fun, nudging Cabir with a playful smirk. "Well, just make sure you leave some room for dessert, Your Majesty. We wouldn't want you to miss out on the sweet treats."

Cabir waved off Manik's jest with a dismissive flick of his hand. "Please, I have a separate compartment reserved just for desserts. There's always room for sweets, my friend."

Cabir grinned unabashedly, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "And you know, khavanu pivanu majani life! Eating good food is one of life's greatest pleasures."

Alya rolled her eyes, her lips curved into a fond smile. "You know, Cabir, I think your love for food is going to be the end of us all one day. We'll have to roll you out of here like a giant ball if you keep eating like this."

Cabir laughed heartily, his infectious mirth spreading to the rest of the group. "Hey, no need to worry. I'll make sure to work off all these calories with a marathon dance session later. You'll see."

Nandini chimed in, her voice laced with amusement. "Well, if anyone can dance off a mountain of food, it's you, Cabir. But let's not forget to save some energy for exploring Jaipur later."

As the lively banter continued, Alya's curiosity got the better of her, and she turned to Nandini with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Hey, Nandini, remember that boyfriend you mentioned at the reunion party? You never told us much about him. What's the deal?"

Before Nandini could respond, Navya interjected with a playful grin. "Oh, come on, Alya. Nandini doesn't have a boyfriend. She's been single forever!"

Dhruv's brow furrowed in confusion as he interjected, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "Wait a minute, Navya. We clearly remember Nandini mentioning a boyfriend at the reunion party. She said he lived out of the country, right?"

Alya's eyes widened with interest as she turned to Nandini, awaiting her response. However, instead of answering, Nandini's gaze dropped, a guilty expression crossing her features, confirming the truth of Dhruv's statement.

Sensing the tension in the air, Manik's heart skipped a beat as he watched Navya's reaction. He knew how important their friendship was to Nandini and how much she relied on Navya for support.

Concern gnawed at him as he wondered how Nandini would manage to mend the rift between them.

Meanwhile, Navya's playful demeanor faltered as she caught Nandini's guilty expression.

Without saying a word, she rose from her seat and made her way out of the dhaba, her steps heavy with disappointment.

Alarmed by Navya's abrupt departure, Nandini's heart sank, and she hurriedly followed after her friend, her mind racing with worry and regret.

Manik watched them go, his heart heavy with concern for Nandini and the rift that had formed between her and Navya.

As the group fell silent, the weight of their unintentional actions hung heavy in the air, overshadowing the jovial atmosphere of the dhaba.

Amid laughter and camaraderie, a rift had formed, leaving Nandini and Navya's friendship hanging in the balance.

Manik's mind raced with worry as he turned to Alya and Dhruv, his voice tinged with urgency. "Guys, you shouldn't have brought that up. Navya doesn't know."

As Nandini rushed out of the dhaba after Navya, her heart pounded with a mix of guilt and worry.

She caught up to her just as Navya reached a secluded spot a short distance away from the bustling roadside scene.

"Navya, wait!" Nandini called out, her voice trembling with emotion as she reached out to gently touch Navya's arm.

But Navya shrugged off her touch, her eyes brimming with tears and her voice trembling with suppressed anger. "Don't touch me, Nandini. I can't believe you kept this from me."

Nandini's heart ached at the hurt in Navya's voice, her own eyes welling up with tears as she struggled to find the right words to explain. "Navya, please listen to me. I never meant to keep anything from you. I just didn't know how to tell you."

Navya's anger flared, her words sharp with hurt and betrayal. "How could you, Nandini? We're supposed to be soul sisters, but you told others about this before me. People you barely know."

Nandini's breath caught in her throat, the weight of Navya's words hitting her like a punch to the gut.

She knew she had hurt her friend deeply, and the guilt threatened to overwhelm her.

"I'm sorry, Navya. I truly am," Nandini whispered, her voice choked with emotion. "But please, let me explain. At the reunion party, a guy proposed to me out of the blue, and I panicked. I didn't know how to react, so I just blurted out the first thing that came to mind."

Navya's expression softened slightly at Nandini's explanation, but the hurt still lingered in her eyes. "But why didn't you tell me about it afterward? We tell each other everything, Nandini. I thought you trusted me."

Nandini's heart ached at Navya's words, knowing she had let her down in the worst possible way. "I do trust you, Navya. More than anyone else in this world. But I was scared. Scared of losing you, scared of losing everything we have."

Tears welled up in Navya's eyes as she looked into Nandini's tear-streaked face, her anger slowly melting away into a mixture of sorrow and forgiveness. "I'm sorry, Nandini. I didn't mean to lash out at you like that. It's just... it hurt, you know?"

Nandini reached out to pull Navya into a tight embrace, their tears mingling as they clung to each other, their bond stronger than ever despite the rift that had momentarily threatened to tear them apart.

"I'm sorry too, Navya. I promise I'll never keep anything from you again," Nandini whispered, her voice filled with sincerity and love.

With their friendship reaffirmed and their hearts lighter, Nandini and Navya stood together, united in their bond as soul sisters, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, hand in hand.

As they made their way back to the dhaba, their steps lighter and their hearts full, Manik watched from a distance, a sense of relief washing over him at the sight of his two closest friends reconciled once again.

Alya's expression depicts guilt as she realizes the impact of their words. "I didn't know, Nandini. I didn't mean to pry. I'm sorry."

Dhruv nodded in agreement, his tone apologetic. "Yeah, sorry about that, Nandini. We didn't mean to upset you."

Nandini said in a calm tone. "It's okay guys one day it's going to come out. Don't be sorry, it's alright."

As the tension between them dissolved into a comforting embrace, Navya's curiosity resurfaced, her voice soft with concern. "Nandini, what was the guy's name? You can tell me, right?"

Nandini hesitated, her mind racing as she struggled with how much to reveal. "I... I can't tell you his name right now, Navya. But I promise, when the time is right, I'll tell you everything."

Navya nodded, understanding flickering in her eyes as she reached out to grasp Nandini's hand. "Okay, I trust you, Nandini. But why didn't you tell me about this before? You know you can confide in me about anything."

Nandini's gaze dropped, her voice barely above a whisper as she spoke. "I wanted to, Navya, I did. But you know how mumma feels about love marriage. She made me promise that I wouldn't even think about it."

A pang of sadness gripped Navya's heart as she realized the weight of Nandini's secret. "I'm so sorry."

Nandini squeezed Navya's hand reassuringly, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "It's okay, Navya. You didn't know. And besides, I was scared. Scared of disappointing mumma, scared of what would happen if she found out."

Navya's eyes softened with understanding as she pulled Nandini into another embrace, their bond stronger than ever in the wake of their shared vulnerability. "You don't have to be scared, Nandini. We'll figure this out together, okay? I'll always be here for you, no matter what."

With Navya's unwavering support and understanding, Nandini felt a sense of relief wash over her, knowing that she didn't have to face her fears alone.

As the melodious strains of "Awara Bhanware" filled the car, Nandini, Navya, Alya, and Mukti couldn't resist joining in, their voices blending harmoniously with the enchanting melody.

Awara bhanwre, jo haule haule gaye,
Phoolon ke tan pe, hawayen sar sarayen,

They lean out of the car windows, their faces illuminated by the golden light of the setting sun. As they sing, the gentle breeze carries their voices across the fields of blooming flowers, their laughter mingling with the rustle of leaves and the soft hum of the wind.

Koyal ki koohoo koohoo, papihe ki peehuu peehuu,
Jungle mein chinghar ki chayen jayen,
Nadiyan mein laheren ayen,
Balkhayen chalki jaayen,
Bheege hoton se who gun gunaaye,
Gaataa hai sahil, gata hai beheta paani,
Gata hai ye dil, sun Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Da Ni Sa Re,

As they continue singing, the scene shifts to a lush jungle as they think to stop and enjoy nature, where they find themselves surrounded by the symphony of nature.

Nandini points out a colorful bird perched on a branch, while Navya and Alya chase butterflies through the verdant foliage.

Mukti, with her keen eye for adventure, leads the group to a nearby stream, where they dip their toes in the cool, flowing water and let the melody of the song wash over them.

Raat jo ayen to, sanata chayen to,
Tik tik kare ghardi suno,
Door kahin guzre, rail ki sipul se,
Goonjhe dharaa dhari suno,
Sangeet hai ye, sangeet hai,
Manka sange et suno,

As the evening draws near, the friends find themselves passing through a sleepy village, where the sound of their laughter echoes through the quiet streets.

They pause to listen to the rhythmic chugging of a passing train, its whistle blending seamlessly with the melody of the song.

Alya, with her love for exploration, suggests they take a detour to explore the village, and the group eagerly agrees, eager to uncover the hidden treasures that lie beyond the beaten path.

Baahon mein leke bacha maa jo koi lori gaye
Mamta ka geet suno
Hilkore hilkore (2)
Bangla re bangala chorri chorri bhaya
Hilkore, hilkore (2)
Jungla re jangalare re bhoomi raage bhaya

As they approach their destination, they find themselves lost in the enchanting beauty of the countryside.

Nandini leans back in her seat, her heart filled with a sense of peace and contentment as she listens to the comforting rhythm of the song.

Navya, Alya, and Mukti join in, their voices blending in a beautiful harmony that seems to resonate with the very essence of nature itself.

Awara bhanwre, jo haule haule gaye
Aah, phoolon ke tan pe, hawayen sar saraye

As the song reaches its conclusion, they share a moment of quiet reflection, their hearts filled with gratitude for the journey they've shared.

With smiles on their faces and a sense of anticipation in their hearts, they look forward to the adventures that await them in Jaipur, knowing that no matter where life may take them, their bond will always remain as strong and enduring as the melody.
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Hope u all like the chapter.....

Few words for Manik....

Few words for Nandini....

Few words for Navya....

Few words for FAB 4....

What were your favourite moments???

Will Manan manage to tell their friends about them on this trip???

Guys any suggestions you wants to give for upcoming chapters like you want to see something???

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Kiara ❤️❤️