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Manik was gelling his hair while Nandini was changing in the washroom. He smiled remembering their hot make-out session just before this but he also realised that he has made her a lot tired. He picked up the landline from his room to call downstairs to the butler and ordered a glass of juice for her as making her drink milk or something is nearly impossible. She would crib a lot as she hates drinking milk. He returned to the dressing table and bend down to pick up his watch when his gaze fell on the mirror.

Manik: *stopping himself in midway* Fuck!

He turned around and looked at her whose reflection in the mirror made him forget to breathe. He walked up to her and she was already blushing with his initial reaction. He walked to her and traced his fingers on her cheek sexily bringing it down to her chin and with a jerk, lifted her face by her chin making her look at him.

Manik: You fucking look so sexy and then say not to swear. How do you expect me to control, hmm?

Nandini blushed but looked in his eyes but today along with the love she could see sparks of desire and she was feeling the same. They had an intense eye lock when a door knock disturbed them. He looked at her and then behind towards the door. He walked to the door while walking backwards and continuously stared at her. She blushed further seeing him in no mood to leave his gaze off herself.

He opened the door and closed it making her confused as she couldn't see who it was but when she saw him coming with a glass of juice in his hand she understood it might be a butler.

Manik: Chalo have this bacha! I have tired you a lot today and then you will do the same in club coz aap rokne se bhi nahi rukte and dance your ass off.

And there, in an instant, his sexy mode switched to the caring mode. She smiled and moving forward, she kissed his cheek and took the glass of juice from his hand. She finished half of it and then forward the glass to him. He sighed coz his denial won't do any good and taking it from her, he gulped the other half without any argent making her smile widely. He should have ordered two he thought coz how can he forget that if Manik cares for his Nandini then Nandini cares for his Manik more than that.

Manik: Listen.. *he took her hand and slid a ring in her finger and kissed her knuckles* Happy birthday bacha!

Nandini: Mani you have already given me so many gifts. Ab ye bhi..

Manik: Shhh.. normally you don't let me gift you much but today my queen deserves it all so shut up and embrace the gifts.

Nandini: I want one more gift..

Manik: And that is?

Nandini: *grinning* A super tight hug!

He chuckled hearing her and the next second she was being squashed in his arms making her giggle. Breaking the hug she turned to dressing table mirror and again sighed.

Manik: What's the matter? Kabse dekh raha hu you look uneasy?

Nandini: Mani woh this dress..

Manik: What's wrong with this dress? Is it not comfortable? Then change it bacha, your comfort comes first.

Nandini: No Mani, it's very comfortable!

Manik: Then what's the matter? You look gorgeous and angelic in it so don't think it doesn't suit wagera..

Nandini: *sighing* Mani it's very short! I mean I do wear such clothes but I have never worn them so short in India. Plus yaha pe niche Nyomaa and Raj papa bhi hai, I have never worn such short clothes in front of them and on top of it, its off-shoulder. Don't you think it will be too revealing? I actually didn't realise when I chose this outfit but now I am unsure and abhi time bhi nahi hai to choose something and then change.

Manik: *cupping her face* Are you comfortable in this short outfit? *she nodded* Do you like how it looks on you? * she again nodded* So that's it then, nothing else matters and no one else's opinion matters here, not even mine. No one gets to tell you what you should be wearing and what you shouldn't. You make that decision. Bacha you should wear what you love and not compromise with that at all. Rahi baat about mom and dad ki, they love you just like they love Naira and Naira wears such clothes and they do not object so I don't think why this should be an issue, hmm? So now cheer up sweetheart and let's go celebrate your special day.

Nandini: I love you so freaking much Mani! How could you always be so understanding? This all was just what I wanted to hear from you to make myself sure about this outfit because *giggling* mera bhi mann nahi tha to take this off.

Manik chuckled and pecked her forehead before entwining their fingers and taking her downstairs. They met Naira and Cavya there along with Raj and Nyonika. Raj praised her making her relieved and Nyonika kissed her forehead.

Manik: Naira you come with us in my car so no one questions us.

Naira: Ok bhaiyu!

They went to the car and Naira was about to open the back door when Nandini stopped her.

Nandini: Doll, sit in the passenger seat.

Naira: Why Di? Aapka and bhaiyu ki fight hui kya? *glaring at Manik* Kya kiya aapne?

Manik: Are? Hadh hai, firstly koi fight nahi hui and hui bhi joti toh why is it always my fault?

Naira: *giggling* Ask yourself that.

Manik glared at her making her hide behind Nandini.

Nandini: We didn't have a fight doll, *sadly* but I can't sit beside him coz when we reach the club if Arneha or Dhrulya is there, they will question us. So sit at the front.

Manik: *side hugging* Come on Shona, don't be upset.. bas a few months more. Now give me your smile because I do not wish to see my wife sad on her birthday, that would make me a horrible husband.

Nandini: Shut up! You are the best I can have.

She smiled at him and he pecked her lips grinning but frowned hearing Naira clearing her throat.

Naira: Yikes guys! Stop your PDA, I don't wanna see my bhai bhabhi's intimate moments.. that's so eww!

Manik glared at her and she being scared immediately sat on the passenger seat making Nandini giggle and Manik smile. He opened the back seat door for Nandini and after settling her, he came to his seat and drove off to the club. They reached the club in 30 mins waiting for everyone to arrive. Soon they all arrived except Cavya.

Mukti: Yaar ye dono kaha reh gaye?

Alya: *pouting* Exactly... I am hungry!

Manik: I can't believe I am hearing these words from you Alya.

Alya: Oh shut up! *pointing at her stomach* It's this little one who is always hungry... it feels like I am never gonna lose baby fat.

Dhruv: *dreamily* You still will look so pretty.

Alya blushed while Manik and Mukti rolled their eyes. Whereas ArNeha were busy arguing about something.. seems like the couple had a fight.

Dhruv: Baby should we go in and get you some food?

Alya: No its ok, let them come.. chodungi nahi aaj mai Cabir ko..

Everyone chuckled and just then Cavya's car came into view. As soon as they came out, looming at his friends face, Cabir swore under his breath as he knew what will follow.

Alya: Oh look the king and queen have decided to grace us with their presence.

Mukti: Salo kaha the tum dono?

Manik: *smirking* Exactly! Waise Cabir tum log toh hum teeno se pehle nikle the na *pointing at him, Naira and Nandini* toh how did it take you so long? Hamare ghar se toh ek hi rasta hai yaha ane ka..

Cabir: Woh..woh we just went for a drive... Navya ko jana tha..

Navya: *wide eyes* What? Drive? Oh ha drive but I... I mean when did I say I want to go?

Nandini: Navya..

Navya: Hmm..

Nandini: *in her ears* At least you could have hidden the love bite on your shoulder.

Navya looked at her wide eyes and Nandini giggled.

Dhruv: Oh toh ye baat hai..

Everyone looked at Dhruv raising his eyebrows and he pointed at Cabir's neck. Everyone looked there to see Navya's lipstick mark and smirked. Knowing what was to follow, Navya immediately hid behind Nandini who laughed at her best friend winking at her.

Manik: Wahh Cabir, tu toh bada romantic nikla, tujhse ye umeed nahi thi..

Abhi: Ha I thought tu bedroom mai bhi jokes hi marta hoga.. I almost felt pity for Navya.

Arya: Thank god, mai mama ban sakta hu.. possibility lag rahi hai ab.

Cabir: *sternly trying to hide his blush* Ok guys enough!

Manik: Why? Tu tease karte waqt enough sochta hai?

Mukti: Exactly, last week he has teased me and Abhi so much when we woke up late and were late in brunch.

Neha: *pouting and glaring at Arya* And he teased me so much when Arya was talking with his secretary and I was burning in anger.

Naira: Ok guys! Spare my bhai and bhabhi.. *Cabir sighed hut frowned again* they were just practising on how to make me a bua.. how nice of you Cabir bhai.

At the end of her statement, Navya blushed but Cabir and Manik glared at Naira.

Manik: Don't you think you are talking about all this too much nowadays?

Cabir: Exactly! Chal kya raha hai?

Naira: *gulping* Kya bhai? Matlab kuch chal raha hoga then only I can comment on it? Koi sense hai is baat mai?

Cabir: Naira if there is anything you will tell us two. Samjhi?

Naira's face fell hearing their stern voices and she nodded. Nandini looked at Navya who nodded in disbelief.

Navya: *side hugging Naira* Stop it you two... why did you have to ruin her mood?

Manik: What did we do?

Nandini: Manik she is your sister, be a little gentle. And she is 21 for god's sake, she has the right to explore life.

Mukti: Exactly yaar, remember Cabir you had a girlfriend at the age of 17. Chill out.

Naira: Aap log please mere bhaiyus ko kuch mat kahiye... they just are concerned and I get it. They are not stopping me.

Manbir: *pulling her in a hug* We love you and we are sorry.

Naira: *smiling* Ok guys, don't put the spotlight on me, it's Nandu di's day not mine.

Manik: *laughing* I agree Naira so everyone, give a hug to Nandini.

He pulled her in a hug making her widen her eyes but then he gestured everyone to join so that they don't get suspicious. They all headed inside and settled down on a huge round couch with a table in the centre. Everyone ordered themselves some drink although not too hard as it was just afternoon.

Mukti: *to Manik* Are you now going to tell us why you changed the plan? *pouting* We can't even drink much now...

Manik: Since when did you start acting cute? It doesn't suit you! Chuhiya lagti hai bilkul...

Mukti: Sale kame...

Abhi: Shut up both of you *looking at Manik* and will you speak up?

Manik: How can I? Didn't you tell me to shut up?

Cabir: *sarcastically* Oh wow Manik, tu toh smart nikla!

Manik: *grinning* Offcourse! Mom ne tere hise ka bhi mujhe de diya.. aur tu aisa manufacture hua.

Naira: Aisa bhi hota hai bhaiyu? Tabhi I was so confused ki aap dono twins hoke bhi itne alag kaise ho..

Manik chuckled at Naira's fake innocence while Cabir glared at her.

Nandini: Acha times up! Manik please bata dijiye na..

Manik: Ok. So...

Mukti: Wahh Manik, Nandini ne bola toh turant ok and what about us?

Manik: *glaring* Birthday kiska? *she pointed at Nandini* Toh chalegi kiski? *she made a bad face while Nandini giggled and showed her tongue to Mukti* Abhi bolu mai ki kisi aur ko interrupt karna hai?

Everyone nodded in a no.

Manik: Ok so I called everyone in the afternoon coz there is a surprise for Mukbhi and Cavya. Their wedding gift.

Alya: Oh shit we forgot!

Navya: Are say fast na I am excited.

Arya: Look at her.. so excited to go on your honeymoon huh?

Cavya and Mukbhi: Honeymoon?

Nandini: *excited* Yes it's a gift from all of us to you both couples. Mukti bhabhi and bhai are going to Seychelles coz bhabhi loves beaches and Cabir Bhai and Navya are going to Thailand because they love exploring places.

Cavya and Mukbhi went silent for a minute making Nandini scared that they might not have liked the destinations picked by them but the next second both couple pounced on them taking every friend of theirs in a hug. People passing by looked at them weirdly and some even took pics of Fab 5. Manik signalled his bodyguard to move people away and they nodded.

Mukti: Wow wow wow, Seychelles! I so wanted to go there.

Alya: I know Mukku, that's why I suggested it and Nandini said Abhi likes beaches too and he has never been to Seychelles so we thought he wouldn't mind. Kyu Abhi?

Abhi: When my wifey is happy then who am I to deny.

Mukti smiled at Abhi and he pecked her lips getting some clearing of throats.

Manik: Cabir, Navya.. what about you two?

Cabir: You know I love to explore more than staying at a place but Thailand has good food so I am happy.

Navya: And there are really good beaches there so I am happy too.

Dhruv: Chalo now that that's final, you guys have flights tonight.

Cavya and Mukbhi: What? Our packing?

Neha: Why fear when we are here.. its all done you guys just have to check it once.

Naira: Now can we do the thing we are here for? Let's dance!

Dhruv: Yes come on Naira.

He and Naira went to the dance floor whereas others chuckled as these two loves dancing. Everyone joined them. Nandini was dancing freely when she felt a hand snaking around her waist. She gasped but relaxed looking at the hand. She turned and smiled moving closer. The lights were dim making it hard for anyone to notice.

Nandini: *biting his ear and whispering huskily* Kiss me.

Manik looked at her with wide eyes but then smirked.

Manik: *over her lips* With pleasure.

She kissed him hard sucking his lips whereas this time Manik struggled to match her pace. He immediately pulled her behind a pillar and pulling her face more to him, smashed his lips on hers. She moaned at this and bit his lip. He broke the kiss feeling her slowing down and dipped his head in her neck biting and sucking it leaving a love bite there.

Nandini: Maniiii..

Manik: Hmm

Nandini: Let's sneak out.

Manik: *looking at her* You sure?

Nandini: *smiling and nodding* I wanna spend my birthday with you, it's my first with you.

Manik: *winking* Your place or mine?

Nandini laughed throwing her head back and he too joined her.

Nandini: *winking* How about my penthouse? You know my husband is out with his friends...

Manik: Sounds awesome. So this husband of yours, is he average-looking?

Nandini: *pulling him by collar* Oye, how dare you say that about my husband? Tum hote kon ho?

Manik: *raising his hand* No more word about your husband!

Nandini: Better!

She giggled and he took her hands and started moving towards the door when her gaze fell on something.

Nandini: *pulling his hand stopping him* Manik stop!

Manik: What happened?

She pointed at something making his eyes turn red.

Author's note: Hey guys! How's the update? Liked it?

I am back after a long time. What are you guys up to? How are you all?

I missed you guys so much! All your comments never failed to make me smile. I am glad to be back. I especially missed Dhadkan so much, after all it's my baby!

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