Neil sitting opposite side of his parents noticed the looks sharing between his parents. He knew something was fishy between them.

Neil clears his throat making both of them look at Neil.

Neyonika: Neil what happened?

Neil : mom I should be asking that you both. What is with the looks you both are sharing?

Neyonika looks at Neil then at raj.

Neyonika: Neil. We need to talk to you about something.

Neil : sure, what is it?

Raj : what do you think about Manik?

Neil got confused thinking how did Manik in the conversation out of all sudden.

Neil : what's the matter? Does this conversation relates to Bhai?

Neyonika: somehow it does. We want to know if Manik likes someone or has someone in his life.

Neil's eyes widen looking at his parents. He didn't expect that coming from them.

Neil compose himself and gulping the glass of water down looks at his parents who suspiciously stares Neil.

Neil : mom dad. Why are thinking about this? All of sudden you are asking about Bhai rather he has someone is life or not?

Raj : yes! Because we think it's best time for Manik to settle down. Knowing how both of you are close, we want to ask you. Manik might have shared with you. Does he have someone in his life Neil?

Neil was dilemma thinking what should he do but fortunately they heard Manik's voice itself who came down to have his dinner after showering.

He looks at his parents then Neil who gave him helpless look.

Manik understood something was fishy in the room.

Manik : what's cooking? Why all of you suddenly got quiet?

Neyonika: Manik why don't you take seat? We need to discuss something with you.

Manik nodding his head sat next yo Neil who elbows Manik making him share a look with Neil.

Neil tried warning Manik but before that Neyonika asks the butler to serve Manik.

Manik : mom what you wanted to talk about?

Neyonika: Manik. What are you thoughts on marriage?

Manik chocks on his food and starts coughing. Neil worriedly rubs his back and passed him glass of water.

Manik smiles lightly and gulping the glass of water thanks Neil before staring at his parents.

Manik : mom. Please I don't want fight or have further conversation on this topic.

Neyonika: but Manik. For once listen to us. You're 26. It's high time you to settle down. Do you have someone who you love or like?

Manik : mom. Why are bringing the marriage topic? I don't wanna marry anyone.

Raj : Manik. Even I think it's time for you to settle down. If you have someone then you can tell us. We won't have problem marring you with someone who you love. We just want to see you happy.

Manik : dad! I understand you of you but marriage. I'm not ready yet.

Neyonika: I get it you're not ready for marriage but what about seeing someone. I really love a girl who I think it's best for you. I really love her. I think she's the one for you Manik. Why don't you meet her once?

Neil : mom why are we discussing on dining table? Can we eat in peace then talk about this.

He spoke as he saw the matter going out of their hands. Manik gripping the spoons controls his anger.

They ate in peace but the tension between the room was still there.

Neil pulls Manik at the corner as they got up after dinner.

Neil: Bhai, you did to control your anger.

Manik : how can I control my anger? My parents found someone for me. What will I say to Nandini now? How will I explain mom and dad I don't marry anyone because I love someone else?

Neil : why don't you tell them Bhai? How long will you hide the truth from them? They will get to know somehow that's means now or later.

Manik : I know Neil. But I can't tell them yet. I need to know what Nandini thinks about. I just don't know.

Neil : I still think they deserve to know about you both.

Manik thoughts for moment then looks at Neil.

Manik : I think you're right Neil. They will found about me and Nandini now or later. I should tell them the truth.

Neil smiles and both of them walks back in the hall to see raj and Neyonika engaged in talking.

Neyonika notices them first.

Neil : mom & dad Bhai wants to say something.

Manik : I know you both want to me to settle down and already have seen a girl for me but I can't marry that girl because I love someone else.

Neyonika and raj were shocked and surprised hearing Manik. They were happy knowing their son loves someone but Neyonika was sad thinking her dream shattered knowing Nandini wont be able to become daughter of malthora.

Neyonika: why didn't you tell us earlier? What's her name? I'm happy for you Manik. But little bit disappointed knowing Nandini won't be your wife.

This time the bothers were shocked and flabbergasted hearing what Neyonika just said.

Neil : mom did you just say Nandini? Nandini as our friend?

Neyonika: yes her. I really like her. I thought I could Manik and Nandini hitch together but it's seems like my dream shatters.

Neil smirks and looks at Manik who was still in shock.

Neyonika: why are you shocked hearing Nandini's name?

Neyonika was very confused seeing her sons behaving so strange hearing Nandini's name.

Raj : wait up. Why is Manik so shocked like his secret got exposed? What's wrong boys?

Manik comes out of shock and looks at his parents before hugging Neyonika tightly making her stumble back bit.

Manik : mom. You're the best. You don't know how much happiness this gave me.

Neyonika confusingly broke the hugs and looks at Manik.

Neyonika: I am not getting anything. How did I make you happy? you don't like Nandini. She is your friend right?

Manik : no mom. She is not my friend but love of my life.

He watched his parents expression turning into shock.

Neyonika: what? Our Nandini.. you love her.

Neyonika moving to Manik starts hitting his shoulder.

Manik : mom stop it. Why are you hitting me? Mom.

Neyonika: what should I do then? You kept us in darkness. For a second I thought my dream shatter but look at you. You hid it from us.

Raj pulls Neyonika back and smirks looking at his son who knew he was dead now.

Raj : so Manik malthora is finally in love. Huh.

Manik : dad. Why are you saying like that? Can't I fell in love?

Raj : why not son? But the question is how could anyone fall in love with you?

Manik : dad! Are you doubting your own genes?

Neil laughs out and sat down after fetching some snacks watching the drama that he was loving.

Neyonika: I wanna meet her Manik. Why don't you bring her home with you?

Manik : mom, calm your emotions down. I can't bring her home because she's busy with work.

Raj : what does she do?

Manik : she's doctor.

Neyonika: wow! She's very dedicated person.

Manik was proud seeing his parents praising his love. Now he need to tell Nandini about his parents knowing about their relationships.

Manik excusing himself went to his room and dials Nandini's number but it went unanswered.

Manik frowns thinking why isn't she picking his call up but then remembering she would be still in hospital.

Manik ruffles his hair and thought of something. He picks his car keys and walks out of the room.

He comes down and found his parents sitting in hall. He didn't find Neil which means Neil was in his room.

Raj : where are you going Manik this late?

Manik : I'm going to meet fab 4 dad.

Raj : Manik at least make better excuse to meet Nandini. It's okay go.

Manik sheepishly smiles at his parents before walking out of the mansion. As he left his parents laughed and said.

Neyonika:He is so deeply in love with Nandini. How did we fail notice that?

Raj : indeed he is. I'm so proud of Manik getting a girl like Nandini in his life. They would be perfect couple.

They both turn their heads around and found Neil rushing down the stairs.

Neyonika: where are you going Neil?

Neil scratched his nape and looks at his parents.

Neil : I'm going to meet one of my friend.

Raj : this late. Which friend is this that we don't know?

Neil : you wouldn't know dad. This person is my new friend.

Raj smirks and nods his head.

Raj : do you something to share with us Neil? I don't want you hiding love of your life like your brother did.

Neil : why would I lie dad? And what does that mean?

Raj shrugs his shoulder. Neyonika slaps raj shoulder and gestures Neil to leave. Neil kissing his mother cheek left the mansion.

Raj : he's also in love.

Neyonika: why is my sons following their father footsteps?

Raj wraps his arms around Neyonika's and pulls her closer.

Raj : that's because my sons loves me more than you.

They both laughs and cuddles.

Nandini packing all her stuff at 3am walks out of her cabin. She bids the receptionist and made her way out of the hospital.

As she comes out of the hospital she spots Manik's car. Her tiring face glows up finding Manik's car there.

Nandini in next second ran towards the car and opens the driver side to see Manik but what she saw next made her fall for Manik over again because she found Manik sleeping.

Nandini kissed Manik's cheek lightly and softly calls his name out.

Nandini : mani.. mani. Wake up.

Manik flicks his eyes open and smiles seeing Nandini. Manik cups Nandini's face.

Manik : when did you come?

Nandini : a minute ago. Why are you sleeping in car? Why are you here instead of resting at home mani?

Manik : I wanted to see you. I don't see you whole day.

Nandini : we could have met tomorrow. Why did you trouble yourself getting here mani?

Manik : it's not troubling love. I love doing all this for you.

Nandini smiles then moving to passenger seat settles down. Manik gestures the seatbelt to which Nandini fastens the seatbelt on.

Nandini : happy?

Manik nods his head while holding her hand in his and keeping on the gear.

Manik : I wanna tell you something.

Nandini: what is it mani?

Manik : my parents knows about us.

Nandini: what? How? When did this happen? What shall we do now? How will I face them! Mani.

Manik mutters something under his breath and looks at Nandini who was still worriedly mumbling something. He stops the car at side and turning his body cups her face.

Manik : hey. Why are you worrying so much? You won't believe what my parents did behind my back?

Nandini: what?

Manik : they brought marriage topic to me and asked me if I love someone or have someone in my life but I didn't wanna tell them about us so I refused talking about marriage. Then Neil explained how they deserve to know about us. I told them about us but mom said sad because she thought I love someone else instead of the girl she choose for me. You won't believe it the girl was none than you.

Nandini was surprised hearing Manik.

Nandini: really mani.. she loves me. They don't mind us being in relationship.

Manik : obviously no. They love you a lot.

Nandini sighed in relief.

Nandini: I should tell my parents too. I will have talk with them tomorrow.'

Manik nods his head and drove to Murthy's mansion.

Neil walked there to there not knowing how to enter inside the Murthy's mansion. He was finding ways to enter inside but none came into his head.

He sadly stood at the entrance and took his phone out to message avni but stopped realising she would be asleep by now.

Neil didn't had other option than coming back to home. He sighs and made his way to his car and opening the door sat down.

He glances at the Murthy's mansion before starting the engine then drove away.

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