MaNan FF:Irrevobaly In Love With You *COMPLETED wid EPILOGUE* - Page 43

Lovely update, thank you very much for the PM!

So glad Mukti is okay and I love Nandhu's aunt... can't wait to see what she will have to say about Manik!😉

Recap: Mukti is saved by Nandini's aunt...She explains fab 5 about life

As soon as Sambhavi left Nandini ignored the confused and questioning glances of everyone and rushed to Mukti.

Nandini: are you alright? You gave me a panic attack...

Mukti nodded her head.

Cabir: what was the need to use this limited edition?

Cabir said while hitting on her forehead.

Manik: never ever do that again...

And he hugged Mukti.

Mukti: I don't know what got into me so suddenly. His words were ringing in my head and the memories...

Dhruv kept his hands on her mouth and said

Dhruv: don't make yourself go through that again...it will pain

Mukti: guys...I am fine...I mean I was not fine but after talking to Dr. Sambhavi I am feeling much better...

And that's when everyone's attention was diverted to Nandini again.

Manik: you never told me about your aunt

Cabir: arrey...why would she you all were not planning for your marriage were you

Manik: Cabir...

Cabir: sorry. Bad joke

Dhruv: but yeah Nandini...you never mentioned her

Cabir: is it that only I have brains in Fab 5...common guys...did you not heard Nandini herself did not know about her arrival...

Manik: but

Mukti: arre...let her speak...

Nandini: wo. Guys...I myself did not know about maasi's arrival...You all must have figured out how she is right...I was clueless...The last time I talked to her she was mentioning of some surprise may be this was one...

Cabir: whatever be it. I am fully impressed...totally...

Mukti: so am I...Someone pointed finger at Manik Malhotra and made him quite...we don't get to see this often...

Manik: guys...

Alya: but yah Manik...You are going to have a tough time impressing her...

Dhruv: Whom did you go and shout at buddy...your mother in law...

MAnik: Dhruv ...now you too...

Cabir: but you know...Is this your family's khanddani aadat to impress me...

Nandini was not saying anything and just looking at Manik who was looking at her as well. This did not go unnoticed by everyone present in the room so Mukti spoke up.

Mukti: why don't both of you and you as well Alya and Dhruv go have some of your moments...till then I will be with this joker...

Nandini: no I am fine Mukti...

Mukti: who said you are not fine...it's just that I think you guys should spend some lone moments...

Nandini: no...Not in the hospital...

Alya: yah. I second her...

Dhruv: no I think we should leave Mukti to rest for some time...And we are too many people in this room already...

Cabir: wow .Dhruv is speaking...Alya what effect is this called...

Alya flushed red and Dhruv realized what he said.

Mukti: we won't mind...Just go...

With that Cabir send them all out and closed the face on their faces. MAnik took this moment to catch Nandini's hands and Nandini looked at him as if indicating what he was doing.

Manik: NAndini...let me take you for some shopping...your clothes need to be changed ASAP...

Dhruv: yah buddy...even Alya I wall drop you home...Such clothes don't suit hospital...

Alya and Nandini were blushing so badly. But they both agreed to what their men had just said and agreed to go with them. Manik opened the car door for Nandini and sat himself and drove off from the hospital. Whereas on the other side although Alya was smiling Dhruv felt that she was really sad. So he drove her to some park and brought her out. Alya looked at him confused.

Alya: Dhruv. Why are we here...My home was in the opposite direction...

Dhruv: I know but I thought you need some time with yourself...

ALya: No Dhruv..I am fine

Dhruv: That is why you did not speak a word consoling Mukti...in the hospital...

Alya hugged Dhruv instantly and cried.

Alya: oo. Dhruv. It was so hard for me...to keep smiling in front of Mukti and other. I was feeling so bad. So guilty...My best friend was fighting with death and who was responsible for it...my brother...my own Brother...I feel like a criminal...

Dhruv: Alya...shh...shh...It is not your fault...

Alya: no Dhruv. Of course it is my fault that I cover up for him every time and take stands for him when he does not deserve it...

Dhruv cupped Alya's cheeks and wiped her tears and then said

Dhruv: but you don't deserve to cry like this...

Alya: but Bhai definitely deserves something more...

With that Alya rushed to the driving seat and sat whereas Dhruv sat on the adjacent set and Alya drove off with Dhruv pleading her to calm down.

ON the other side the drive was silent yet so peaceful and calm. Nandini was resting her head on the seat and had her eyes closed. Manik was taking glances at her and driving.

Nandini: Manik concentrate on the road...

Manik: huh...I am not looking at you...

Nandini opened her eyes and smiled.

Nandini: can we stop here and sit outside...

Manik agreed and stopped at a secluded place. Nandini came out of the car and so did Manik. Manik looked at her confused and Nandini gestured him to carry her and make her sit on the bonnet. MAnik did so and even he sat on the other side. Now they were resting on the bonnet with Nandini heads on Manik's arms. Manik was about to say something when Nandini kept her hands on his mouth and said

NAndini: can we just stay silent and be like this...Sometimes silence does wonders which talking can't do...

Manik was delighted how she understood him so well. After the tiresome day all he needed was for her to cuddle with him like this. Silence or talking did not matter. All he needed was her. Manik wrapped his arms around her shoulders and they sat there resting peacefully in each other's arms finding their much needed solace.

Alya barged into her house honking the car horn and got out in a rage. She went in and shouted at the servant

ALya; where's Bhai...

Servant: madam he is on the terrace with his friend...

Alya straightly went to the terrace ignoring Dhruv's shouts. She went there to find Harshad laughing away with his so called friend Navya...Alya was in a rage seeing the sight in front of her. She went and banged the glass on the table shattering it into pieces and shocking Navya and Harshad...

Harshad: Alya what kind of misbehavior is this

Alya: Bhai we need to talk...right now...

Harshad: tell me...

Alya: how dare you. How dare you do that to Mukti...did you not think you will lose me forever if something happened to her.

Harshad: Alya. But what did I do...

Alya: don't act innocent Bhai...don't you ...didn't you talk with her behind the music wing while she was waiting for Nandini...

Harshad: I talked to her does not mean I did something with her. I talk with random people...if anything happens to them that's not my fault...

Alya: don't test my patience Bhai. You very well know in what condition Mukti is. And...what to talk to her and not...

Harshad: Alya listen to me...

Alya: NO you listen to me...

Alya had just said that when she got interrupted by Navya

Navya: at least listen to him...

Alya: never talk in between when I am talking to my brother...don't you get it...

Navya got scared and was quiet. Dhruv had to calm down Alya but she was in no mood to listen to anyone.

Alya: how was Mukti before and what have you made her Bhai...You made her a girl who does not want to life...who needs pills to live her life...bhai you yourself have a sister. What if someone did that with me...?

Harshad: Alya if she wanted to die. That's not my fault...and I did not even do anything...what Fab 5 has done...

Alya: what...what has Fab 5 done to you...What...and now let me count what you did with us...You broke Manik's relation with his mom...you betrayed Mukti..You leaked Cabir's video...your tried breaking us...you destroyed Manik and my relation...Now it's only Dhruv and me left...do something Bhai...break this as welll...

Dhruv: Alya calm down...

Alya: no Dhruv...bhai need to get a reality check...Fab 5 always tried staying far from you. They never tried to harm you because you were my brother...And you being my brother try to destroy all my friends...the reason due to which I live...And Mukti bhai seriously...you did not find anyone else to harm...How was she and what have you made her...but yet they all kept quiet for my sake...they never complained about you to me..And I am the stupidest of all. I took stands for you...I thought one day will come when you will change. But I was wrong...And now I can't stand with my friends feeling like a criminal...I am guilty and I will make it alright...

Harshad: ALya...

She put her hand in front of him to stop and took her phone out and called...

ALya: police station. I have a complaint...for Harshad Saxena...Please come to this address and arrest him...

Manik and NAndini stayed there for how long. They were just quiet but yet content being with each other. They were not speaking anything but their silence was saying values. Their perfect moment was interrupted by Manik's phone ringing.

Manik: yah Dhruv. We are reaching there in an hour...Mukti got discharge...

Dhruv: buddy. Can you come to the police station?

Manik: police station...what you guys towed your car...

Dhruv; no actually Alya

MAnik: what happened to Alya now...

Dhruv: Alya has made Harshad arrested...

Manik: what...I am coming...

Nandini looked at Manik in tension.

Manik: we need to go to the police station. Alya made Harshad arrested.

MAnik and Nandini reached the police station to find Navya pleading with the inspector to not arrest Harshad and Alya though standing with a straight face was weeping silently. Nandini rushed to ALya and stood by her.

Alya: Nandini. You clashed with Bhai outside the music wing didn't you...PLease be the witness and sign here.

MAnik: Alya...

Alya: No Manik. Don't stop me this time. What I am doing is correct...

Dhruv: but ALya we can think about it...DOn't be impulsive...

Alya: Don't make me reconsider or doubt my decision. I don't want to fall weak.

Inspector: so this man made a person commit suicide...W need the statement of the victim aswell.

Alya: she will give it to you Inspector. Make sure...he is punished well for his deeds...

Navya came to Alya angrily and jerked Alya and shouted.

Navya: what kind of sister are you? You are making your own brother arrested...

Alya: I care for him so I am doing it so that he does not do this again. And if you are so worried about him. Should I make you arrested as well...?And if you really want to do something for him...Just get lost form his life...go back or you are going to destroy your life with your own hands...

Navya stood silent.

ALya: so just shut up...

Alya singed the FIR ignoring Harshad pleads .MAnik, Dhruv and NAndini found it best not to talk to ALya right now. Alya then barged form the police station and came to her cry and wept silently. She felt hands on her shoulder. She turned to see it was NAndini.

NAndini: I am proud of you...

Alya hugged Nandini wand cried. Dhruv and MAnik came there and

Manik: ALya...this had to be done some day...but.

Alya wiped her tears.

Alya: the sooner the better Manik...

Dhruv: I hope Harshad realizes his mistakes and get his path straight now...

Alya: I hope so too...

Nandini phone beeped with the message.

Nandini: Let's hope for the best but right now we should head towards Massi's house. She has just texted the address to me and she took Mukti and Cabir from hospital. So we can directly head there...

When MAnik, Dhruv NAndini and ALya reached her Sambhavi house it was dark already.

NAndini: massi is going to kill us...

MAnik: she will understand what made us delay. The arrest and then you all had to change...so. Don't worry...

Alya ringed the bell and Cabir opened the door.

Cabir: where were you all...The cancer kid's party finished long time back...

Dhruv: so we should go home...

Cabir: no. Yaar...we are having our own share of fun. Get in...

They went inside to find Mukti sitting around a round table and there were many cushions around. Nandini looked for her maasi and that's when she came from the kitchen.

Sambhavi: Nandu...

And she hugged Nandini instantly. Nandini reciprocated with a content smile in face.

Nandini: finally maasi thought you would not hug me...

Sambhavi: arrey...why won't I...I miiseed you so much...

She then withdrawed from the hug and kissed her forehead.

Sambhavi: let me sound like a typical maasi...you were this small and now you have grown so much...

Sambhavi mimicked aunties and then spoke again.

Sambhavi: of course she will grow...Evolution is a natural process...How stupid questions do people ask

With that everyone chuckled...

NAndini: so this was the surprise you were talking about

Sambhavi: no...I mean that's surprise are still there...you will know about it soon... I just need to confirm it with Ams...

Nandini: some hints...

Sambhavi: find it from Ams if you can

She then looked around the room and gave a confused glance.

Sambhavi: be comfortable guys...settle down...I will join you all in minute...

With that everyone resided to the sofa when Sambhavi caught Nandini's hands and said

Sambhavi: where do you think you are going?

Nandini: to sit

Sambhavi: no. You are helping me in the kitchen. The maid screwed me at last moment...and now I am have to cook...

Manik: Doctor...um...I mean ...aunty...no...Maasi...

Sambhavi: Sambhavi sounds a perfect name Manik

Manik: Sambhavi...we could just order something from out. You don't need to cook then...

Sambhavi: oh don't worry...I have ordered it already. In fact the delivery might come soon...Actually this person standing next to me is a south Indian...So am I. But she loves Idli and Upma of my hands...SO just taking some pain for her...

NAndini: Aww...how sweet...

Sambhavi: I thought it might be change for you. After all your chachi's food is a disaster. I know that...

Manik: yes that it is...I completely agree...

Sambhavi: how do you know...?

Nandini: maasi...He landed up at dinner once...

Sambhavi nodded her head but did not look so pleased with the answer.

Sambhavi: ok fine...You all sit here...and talk...I will get some drinks for you all...

With that Sambhavi went in the kitchen and got some cans of beers and cold drinks. Everyone looked shocked with this gesture.

Sambhavi: what now don't tell me you all don't drink...?

Cabir: no. of course...we do...but just amazed how we never met someone amazing likes you...

Sambhavi: you can praise me after helping me with these bottles.

Cabir: oh. Sorry...

With that Cabir went and helped her.

Sambhavi: actually I feel parents should drink with their children if they do...You know like if they can drink their children will of course want to..So why shy...Just drink with them. infact they are more controlled when they drink with some elder...all my views...No offense...

Alya: wow...

Sambhavi: so here you go...

She gave one bottle each to Manik, Cabir Dhruv and Alya after asking them if they want it or not.

Sambhavi: Mukti. Here is this fruit punch for you...it has minimum alcohol so you will like it I believe...And yes don't stress that hand much. rest it on the cushion alright...

Mukti nodded her head and took the punch.

Sambhavi: and Miss Moorthy here is real juice for you...NAndini Moorthy does not drink right.

NAndini glanced at Manik and then took the juice and sat with them.

Everyone was confused as to what to talk. They could not be their usual self as it was Nandini's aunt's home. Manik was scared of someone for first time in his life. Even though Nandini wanted to be with hm he was going away from her. Sambhavi returned from the kitchen to find everyone all quiet. She kept her hands on her waist and nodded at them in disbelief.

Sambhavi: you guys are such a big bore...fine...Nandini was telling me sometime back you all love music and have a band of your own...

Fab 5 looked at each other.

Sambhavi: um...I don't possess a guitar...

Dhruv: buddy had one in his car...

Alya: oh yes...

Sambhavi: perfect...Manik you mind getting it...

Cabir: umm...no why will he...

NAndini: I will help you ...come Manik. Let's go...

Sambhavi: are guitars in India heavy nowadays...

NAndini: huh

Sambhavi: why will you go and help him then...

Everyone one was on the verge of exploding with laughter. Manik was embarrassed.

Manik: NO Nandini...I will get it myself...

Sambhavi: no you can go...But I was just curious...

With that Manik and Nandini left the apartment. They reached downstairs and none of them spoke. Manik slowly took the guitar out and was going back upstairs when NAndini pulled him back.

Manik: NAndini...what are you doing...Someone will see us...

Nandini was too shocked too react. She then kept her hands on his forehead.

Nandini: you don't have fever do you. Manik Malhotra does not want to romance with me...Miracles happen...

MAnik: NAndini...

Nandini: what's wrong Manik...?

Manik: I mean ...you massi...She does not like me...

Nandini: what...

Manik: the way she looks at me...and then...

Nandini: Manik...you are over thinking...Massi does not know any of you except me so she is just trying to hit randomly and know us all...And it's the same with everyone...you want her to like you more because you want to impress her...

Manik: no...I don't...But why music right now...if I screw up.

Nandini: really...

MAnik looked away.

MAnik: No I mean

NAndini: it's for Mukti...Music is the only thing that can make all five of you happy at worst times...And Mukti needs a dose of refreshment...And massi is not so good in music so she won't know if you play it bad...which you wont I know...so there is no chance of you not impressing her...

MAnik: but who wants to impress her...

Nandini: I know you better than you yourself...She does not know about us...So just react normally..And there is no need for you to impress her or something like that...Just be yourself...And it's going to be more easy.If you are going to be so cautious.she is sure to notice something...And moreover we are not getting married in a day or two that you need to impress her...We are just 19...correct..

Manik nodded his head positively.

Nandini: Nandini Moorthy is always correct...Now can I get a Manik hug please...

With that NAndini clutched his shirt tightly and hugged him and Manik reciprocated it. He thought to himself...

MAnik: silly me...It was so simple and I was complicating it so much...Over thinking really makes the problem look much bigger...and here there was no problem at all...

Manik laughed to himself.

Manik: now can we go back...

Nandini nodded her head and they headed towards the house.

Sambhavi: long way from the parking to here isn't Manik.

Cabir: pretty long...

Nandini; there were two guitars so...

Manik: Dhruv here is one for you.

NAndini: Alya...maasi has a key board I will get that for you...

Cabir: Mukti...which song should we play...Maardala or Kaata laga

Everyone chuckled and Mukti smiled a bit.

Sambhavi: ok jokes apart. Let me hear some music with Fab 5's magic. I really want to see Mukti in some action...

With that Manik, Dhruv, Alya and Cabir stood up. Manik and Dhruv played the guitar. Alya was there with her keyboard and Nandini sat with Sambhavi and Mukti. Cabir got two buckets from the washroom and put it upside down.

Sambhavi: quite creative I must say...

Cabir bowed his head.

Dhruv: Nandini why don't you sing with us...

ALya: yah this could be as a tribute to Mukti...

Nandini: me but...

Sambhavi: now don't show these starry tantrums huh...just go...

And Sambhavi sat with Mukti.

Cabir

I' Ll Be All Right, I' Ll Be All Right

Cabir pulled Mukti slowly and then hit her on her forehead. He then encircled his arms around her neck.

MAnik

Tu Hai To Tedhi Medhi Rahein, Ulti Pulti Baatein Seedhi Lagti Hai

Tu Hai To Jhoothe Muthe Vaadein, Dushman Ke Iraade Sacche Lagtein Hain

Jo Dil Mein Taare Vaare De Jaga, Woh Tu Hi Hai, Tu Hi Hai

Jo Roote Roote De Hasa Tu Hi Hai Wohi

MAnik came a side hugged her.

Alya and Nanidini

Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai, Tu Hai To I' Ll Be All Right - (2)

Alya came from her back and kissed her on her cheeks surprising her.

Dhruv

Saari Duniya Ek Taraf Hai, Ek Taraf Hai Hum

Har Khushi To Door Bhage, Mil Rahein Hai Gum

Dhruv took her hands in his and twirled around.

Cabir

But When U Smile For Me, World Seems All Right

Yeh Meri Zindagi Pal Mein Khil Jaaye, Jaane Kyun

Cabir was mocking and teasing her all the while.

Alya and Nanidni

Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai, Tu Hai To I' Ll Be All Right - (2)

Cabir

Yeah Yeah Yeah I' Ll Be All Right, I' Ll Be All Right....

Manik

Chhote Chhote Kuch Palon Ka Dostana Yeah

Jaane Kyun Abb Lag Raha Hai Jaana Maana Yeah

Cabir then gave a chocolate to her and offered her but Mukti got only the wrapper and Cabir gulped it. She got angry and tried hitting Cabir but Cabir teased her that both her hands are bandaged.

Alya and Naindini

Cos When Smile For Me, World Seems All Right

Yeah Saare Pal Yehi Yuhi Tham Se Jaaye, Jaane Kyun

Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai Tu Hai To I' Ll Be All Right - (2)

Everyone laughed seeing this. Fab 5 had this big group hug.

Tu Hai To Tedhi Medhi Rahein, Ulti Pulti Baatein Seedhi Lagti Hai

Tu Hai To Jhoothe Muthe Vaadein, Dushman Ke Iraade Sacche Lagtein Hain

Jo Dil Mein Taare Vaare De Jaga Woh Tu Hi Hai, Tu Hi Hai

Jo Rote Rote De Hasa Tu Hi Hai Wohi

Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai, Tu Hai To I' Ll Be All Right - (2)

Nandini stood far way with Sambhavi and she hugged Sambhavi smilingly widely. Manik gestured Sambhavi a thank you from far and she bowed smiling indicating a welcome.

Lovely update like always... What is that surprise aunt was talkin bout??!!

Awesome update.. Manik wntd to impress shambhavi.. Lol.. Shadi Mei time h beta.. Heheheh..
Luvely update.continue soon 😆

awsome update...👏
What is that surprise aunt was talking about??!!
song selection was superb...
loved aliya...
manan ...as usual beautiful...
please continue soon...
thanks a lot for the pm...take care...😊

wow nice. wat a update bt dis ff is going to end. Bt its ok yeh khatam hoga then only u cn start d new one. so its ok.
poor manik boy he ws scared. Update soon.

Wonderful update... thanks so much for the PM!

Love the cute MANAN, DHRULIYA and FAB5 +Nandhu moments.

Looks like Nandhu's aunt has some idea about MANAN... wonder what she's going to say.

Love Nandhu reassuring Manik and Cabir teasing him and Aaliya move was a surprise but understandable- sometimes you have to be harsh.

Terrific job as always, and looking forward to the next piece.😃

awesome update 👏

fab update

Wow this was superb...keep writing...

Hats off to Alya👏