Chanman OS (maybe SS in the future) * SPARKS FLY * 24/08 Story is up!!

The music was booming from inside the nightclub. ChhanChhan sat next to Simple off to the side of the bar area. She knew Simple was itching to dance. ChhanChhan didn't want to spoil the night, but she just wasn't in the mood for partying.

Just then a guy walked up to them. He extended his hand to Simple, "Hi I'm Himanshu, umm, care to dance?" Simple looked in her friend's direction, ChhanChhan flashed a smile, indicating that Simple should go. Simple got up and mouthed a "thanks" to ChhanChhan as she was led onto the dance floor by Himanshu.

ChhanChhan smiled as she saw Himanshu and Simple dancing away to the rhythm of the music. She was happy the night wasn't sour for at least one of them. She sighed and ordered a coke, soon after losing herself in her thoughts.

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ChhanChhan didn't want to even come to the club, but Simple forced her saying that she'd get her mind off things. Lately her grandmother had been pestering her to get married. Her grandmother meant well but she didn't understand ChhanChhan's feelings.

ChhanChhan wanted to become friends with her life partner and then fall in love gradually and it hadn't happened yet so she didn't want to rush things. She wasn't worried though, nice guys came her way but she didn't feel that ' karmic connection ' that her mom kept talking about all the time.

She wanted a relationship like her mom and dad, they loved each other dearly, gave space when needed and also understood what the other wanted in life. There was a sense of freedom yet unity in their relationship. That was something which ChhanChhan really hoped for in the future.

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Manav on the other hand was tensed as he had just joined the family business. Being the youngest son of the household had its perks but it also had a downside, everyone viewed him as that youngster, who was still not ready to join the business. He had been working day in day out, trying to live up to everyone's expectations, he needed a break.

So his friend decided to bring him here, at this new club right on the beach, to relieve some stress and have some fun. His friend had long ditched him and asked some girl to dance. That's when he happened to glance over at the bar area and see a girl sitting there, seemingly lost in her thoughts.

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ChhanChhan heard a voice from behind her that made her break her trance.

"Hi"

She spun around to see a tall, handsome guy standing before her. He sat down in the stool next to her. She shifted in her seat and they both shared an awkward smile.

They were sitting so close; she could practically make out the scent he was wearing, Calvin Klein, ck2inU to be exact. It was a divine scent. She was never really nervous when it came to guys, but for some reason his one word ' hi ' did something to her.

Just as she thought she was calming herself down, she heard his voice again, "You're looking gorgeous tonight."

She looked up to see him staring directly at her. Before thinking twice she blurted out, "I wish I could say the same about you." The second the words came out of her mouth, she mouthed an "oh shit" under her breath.

He looked on at her and let out a, "Hmm"

ChhanChhan recovered from what she said and quickly uttered, "Umm... I didn't mean that, I meant I can't call you gorgeo...err you're looking handsome, a bit hot, umm, I should just shut up!"

She scrunched her eyes in horror, she couldn't believe she blabbered all of those things.

She flashed an awkward smile and sipped her coke. She was waiting for him to move away from her, but to her surprise he remained.

Then she heard a chuckle, she tilted her head to see him laughing.

He let out, "You're a bit crazy."

"Um thanks I guess?!" Was it an insult or a compliment, she wasn't sure.

He ordered a coke and turned in ChhanChhan's direction, "So how about a start over?"

She nodded.

He put out his hand, "I'm Manav."

She extended hers and replied, "ChhanChhan."

ChhanChhan inquired, "So why aren't you partying and enjoying yourself?"

He shrugged, "I could ask you the same?"

She looked over at the dance floor, "Hmm, not in the mood for it, you?"

He looked in the direction of the dance floor himself and replied, "Same here!" He pointed to his friend on the dance floor, "My friend seems to be having a lot of fun though."

ChhanChhan connected the dots, "Himanshu is your"

"You know him?"

"Well he's dancing with my friend, Simple."

Manav smiled as ChhanChhan spoke, "Looks like both of them dragged us along so they could have fun." She chuckled.

Manav looked at her and asked, "Do you wanna get out of here?"

ChhanChhan hesitantly said, "I, Manav, I'm not that kind of.."

Manav interrupted her, "ChhanChhan I didn't mean getting out of here like hooking up somewhere, I meant out of the club, like for a stroll." He ended with, "on the beach maybe."

Her eyebrows raised, "Ohh..." She thought for a second, "Wait am I not the type that you hook up with?"

He answered, "I guess talking to you right now, means you are my type but I'm really not the kind of boy who just 'hooks' up. I was brought up a certain way."

Satisfied with his answer, she replied, "Glad to know."

"So are you up for the walk?"

"Yeah, sure"

She found her way to Simple and told her she was going for a stroll on the beach. Simple nodded and ChhanChhan made her way out of the club to where Manav was waiting for her.

The walk to the beach from the club was less than 2 mins. Once on the beach, they took off their shoes and strolled side by side.

She broke the silence, "So do you always approach girls like that?"

He chuckled, "Believe it or not, no actually, and what about you? Do you always walk the beach with strangers you meet in clubs?"

She shook her head, "Nope I don't do that either."

"Well I guess it's a first for both of us."

She nodded and turned towards him, "So Mr Manav, is that your name or..."

She narrowed her eyes and Manav couldn't help but laugh. He surrendered his hands in the air, "You caught me, my name isn't only Manav, it's actually Manav Borisagar. And what about you miss...?"

"ChhanChhan Sarabhai here. So what do you do Mr Borisagar?"

"Just joined the family business. And you"

"Dog trainer. You like dogs?"

"I'm allergic to their fur, but I used to have dogs, they're the most loyal animals ever."

"Ohh... and yeah they are."

The sound of the waves crashing onto the shore was calming and soothing. It was a beautiful night. And Manav and ChhanChhan both thought that they were lucky to enjoy it with someone, not a stranger but not someone too familiar either.

They continued talking and getting to know each other. They had been on the beach for 2 hours now, but it felt like it passed in a breeze.

Manav gazed at the girl standing next to him. He had only known her for a mere few hours but he felt like he had known her for much longer. He felt a 'spark', he wondered if she was feeling the same way.

ChhanChhan stole a glance at Manav, he was a lot more than just looks. The conversation with him just flowed. Could this be what her mom was talking about; 'the karmic connection.'

At the same time as if on cue, Manav and ChhanChhan spoke. They both laughed.

ChhanChhan said, "You first!"

Manav said, "Okay... umm, this may sound weird, but i really like you, its a crazy feeling, i mean we've only known each other for a few hours and yet..."

ChhanChhan continued where he left off, "Yet you feel like we've known each other for a long time."

So the story isnt over just yet, i actually think i'll make it a short story, that is if you all are interested in reading. Please do give me your feedback and click the 'like' button.

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