So how to start the story?

This Nandini Murthy was once a huge bully in her highschool. Everyone used to call me nandu.

Fortunately at that time i never took any relationship seriously and because of this reason i lost my only best friend.

Parth. His name was. Never knew his last name. Never cared enough to ask.

But today is not the day to discuss the past. Today we are here to mend the future.

Finally i am going to meet him after so many years. Don't know if he could forgive me or even he will hear my excuse. But i know this for sure that i will try my best to make him understand my part of the story.

After discussing so much in her thoughts, Nandini finally walked out of the washroom.

Now what should i wear?

Should i wear his favourite colour?

I think maybe his favourite colour has changed in all these years.

Nandini pulled all her dresses one by one. But one special dress caught her eye. It was pink dress. It wasn't anything special but it made Nandini feel special.

He once said that i look great in pink. So i am gonna wear this pink dress.

After wearing the dress, Nandini adjusted it a bit and she loved how the dress fit all her curves. She then touched her face with little bit of makeup. Little of pink blush and a sweet nude pink lipstick.

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That day changed my whole life. My whole life has always been a mess and there is a very specific reason behind that. And no. It was not because of Nandu. She came way too late to spoil everything.

Getting her as my best friend was the only good thing in my life at that time. Her friendship provided solace to my life. But never knew that this friendship which i considered as my everything, mattered nothing to her at all. She just used me. Like everyone else did.

Once i thought that i would always wear her favourite colour but now i like the color which she hates the most.

Black.

As my life.

Colourless.

At the first glace she should know what she did to me. How different i am right now from what i was ten years ago. I want her to feel the pain. The pain i felt and am still feeling. I won't let you have a peaceful life ever Nandu. I just need to find you anyhow. And no matter what explanation you give me. You won't be able to compensate the years that i spent all alone without my family or my friends.

Manik wore down a plain black suit. Nothing special. Just a go-to normal black suit. He knew that his friend Nandu always liked Funky colours and also once he thought she looked pretty in those vibrant colours. But now those colours have no effect on him. He likes plain black and white like his life, which has been in the shades of black and white.

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Malibu Beach.

It's morning but the beach is still full of life. Lovers, families, friends have populated the premises. Kids can be seen playing in water and their parents feeling the joy of their kid's happiness. Lovers enjoying the beautiful romantic weather and friends having breakfast together. The place has been busy.

Nandini reached the Beach before time. Her excitement exceeds her conscience. She doesn't want any reason to upset parth. Now all she need to do is find Parth. But for that she needs to call him.

Manik has also reached and is walking through the beach in search of Nandu. He gave a thought of calling Nandu but thought of letting her call him once she reach the place.

Both Manik and Nandini are walking near the sea when they come face to face with each other.

"Miss Murthy??!!"

"Mr. Malhotra???!"

Both were equally shocked. But Manik was really astonished. With all these years working with Nandini, he never saw her wear pink colour. Maybe because everyone knew how much he hated vibrant colours. But somehow the color really looked good on her. Pretty she has always been. Today she was absolutely breathtaking.

"What are you doing here this early morning?" Asked Nandini

"Well I came here for a meeting. What are you doing here?" Cross questioned Manik

"Actually i came here to meet someone special." Nandini replied with a smile

"Ohh...is it a boyfriend or a lover?" Asked manik

"No no. It's a childhood friend of mine." Clarified Nandini.

"Okay. Now best of luck with that. Also you look so different in this colour "

"I know you don't like vibrant colours Mr Malhotra but my friend loves it on me. He himself told me this. "

Manik remembers telling Nandu that she looked great in pink colour. But this should be a mere coincidence.

"Also i am no longer your secretary so i have got some freedom to wear whatever colour i like. Isn't it?"

" Well absolutely. You look good. Not bad. Now i am getting late for my meeting. See you afterwards "

" Definitely ".

Both of them walked opposite ways.

Nandini opens her phone and dials the number which she has saved with the name Parth.

The phone rings in Manik's pocket.

Manik picks up the call. He knew it's her. Its already time and he is ready.

"I am here" manik said immediately after receiving the call.

"So am i" replied Nandini

"Where are you exactly? How will i find you."

" Believe me you will. I am wearing your favourite colour pink. A short dress. Sleeveless. "

Manik didn't want to remind her that he hates colours because of her on just a phone call.  He looked around and couldn't find her anywhere.

"Nope still can't find. "

"Look a kid is coming from the sea towards me. "

Manik look around the sea and saw a small kid making his way out of the sea towards a girl who is wearing pink and is facing the opposite way. She had her phone near her ear.

"I think i got you."

The dress. The hair. All seemed familiar. Manik just saw her. But he doesn't want to admit. He just wanted confirmation. He was already in shock.

He walked towards the girl and called for her.

"Nandu"

Nandini knew. It was bim. No-one would call her with that name except for him.

"Parth" she slowly murmured under her breath

And then Nandini slowly turned around.

And then there was it.

The moment of truth.

The shock of the decade.

Nandini saw Manik and Manik saw Nandini.

Their world was turned upside down.

The betrayal, the hatred that manik felt inside him was multiplied to infinity. The girl he search for has always been infront of him and he always treated her so well. Her identity was kept a secret from him . Manik couldn't bear all this. All the hard work to find her and she has always been infront of him. Working alone side him and he never knew. He know blamed himself. How could he not recognise her. It's her. Nandu - Nandini. Her name was Nandini Murthy. Manik couldn't believe his eyes. Tears have already formed in his eyes. He never cried. But today has been an exception. Seeing the girl infront of her whom he once loved and cared for , she who left her all alone, has brought all thr previous painful memories back.

Nandini was in a complete different stage of mind. The horror she could feel was real. Is Manik Malhotra her Parth? But how is this possible. This man is arrogant and totally opposite of her best friend. But he is the one who called her with her nickname that only her friends knew. Nandini couldn't believe her eyes and ears. Its like her sense organs are defying her. And then the realisation stuck her. The friend he has been searching for has always been with her and has supported her unknowingly. She was happy, confused , sad . She was feeling mix of emotions. And finally she called him. Her lips quivering while calling his name.

"Parth?"

And there was it. Manik knew that his secretary is the girl he was searching for since the last 5 years and she is same girl whom he wanted revenge from. Miss Nandini Murthy is his best friend from childhood, Nandu.