Chapter 8
Manik Malhotra was granted the tag of a rich spoilt brat for being son of the Anmol Malhotra . He was castigated as the one by the people who never met him or talked to him.He was devastated and angry to be judged or say misjudged by those imbecile,imperceptive and crass people at the beginning when he became exposed to such people and their views . He tried hard to prove them that he wasn't what they thought him to be. But at last he stopped caring about it.How much ever he tried he couldn't change the mind of everyone. He understood this very concept eventually. Now he doesn't give a damn to anyone mispercepting him.He was never lucky in earning true friends who would be with him for him as a person not for his status. He was always a loner in spite of being surrounded by a number of 'friends '.
His only companion ,besides music, has been his cousin brother, Dhruv,his buddy,his confidante but he shifted to USA with his parents when both of them were 13. Though Manik talks to him everyday either on phone or video chat but he misses his presence in his life. There is nothing Dhruv doesn't know about Manik and vice versa. Dhruv is the only one who knows about Manik's music classes at space and supported him immensely . But things have changed in past few days in his life for better since he joined space. He made some amazing friends there . He met Nandini ,whose mere thought, had the power to bring joy to his heart which reflected in more frequent smiles on his face . He doesn't know what these feelings are that had erupted in his heart,that he never experienced before. He doesn'twant to know these confusion filled feelings but only to revel in them . He was brought out of his musings by a clicking sound . It was then he realised that he was being clicked by his friends sitting in college canteen. Selfies were being clicked among the discussions of latest fashion trends,club parties,new golf court in the city,and everything Manik isn't interested in but is very much used to.
"So Manik, who are you coming to the party with?"Diya, asked praying for him to be alone . She is a pretty girl,sophistication and confidence oozing out of her being . She has been Manik's friend since grade 9 and hasn't given up on dating him after all these years . She wants everything best in her life and Manik is a perfection for her.
Manik didn't think about the upcoming party at Sehgals',a showbiz charity ball event,this Saturday until this discussion . He didn't even look for a partner for the event . All the guests are supposed to go there with a partner.Manik's mind immediately directed him towards Nandini as he heard Diya 's question.
"Um,I'll be coming with a friend" Manik replied her with a hint of uncertainty which wasn't noticed by her.
"Which friend?Do I know her?"Diya instantly shooted.
"No you don't. "Manik replied not giving away any details which was hint enough for Diya to stop probing further..
" Oh!!!Great. "Diya changed the subject of discussion the next second. She doesn't want to sound a desperate before Manik for sure and decided to wait for next time probably. Soon the break was over and students headed for some brain raking in Accountancy lecture.
Nandini was sipping her coffee in cafeteria at space . She reached space an hour earlier before her class owing to the PSM class,she skipped along with most of her batchmates . This subject was a sort of accessory subject,not really important for first MBBS.She decided to come to space in her spare time so that she could spend some time with Cabir which wasn't possible the earlier week due to their extensive time mismatch . Cabir also helped her with music notes and beats,especially the instrumental which had left Nandini hyperventilating for her lack of experience in it.
" Hey my dear fruity not at all looking 'fresh n juicy'" Cabir greeted her in his usual cheerful self and took his seat next to her. He used a new endearment for Nandini everything depending sometimes on his mood and sometimes her.
"Hi "Nandini replied with a lazy,tired smile . Cabir observed her slumped shoulders,worn out face and tiredness clearly visible in her stance .
" What's up with this messy appearance?"
"Well back to back classes for 5 hours,half of them spent standing, then 3 no almost 3 and an half hours music lessons with books and files waiting to be attended for almost whole night and seniors at your back,does that to any normal human being."Nandini poured out her misery before Cabir.
"Yeah right but you my friend are super human to have lived through it "Cabir said wanted to uplift her spirits. He felt really sad to his friend miserable.
"Super human, I wish I was."Nandini replied chuckling warmed Cabir 's efforts of cheering her up.
" Ask your Krishna to make you one . Okay forget it,I've something important to tell you."Cabir said excited . Nandini nodded at him to continue.
" We are hosting a party this Saturday. An awesome opprtunity of fresh air knocking at your hectic life."Cabir told her.
"Party for what?"
"Oh its a charity ball event . My parents organise it every year to raise funds that goes to many programs my mom runs for needy ones."
"Oh that's great. Your mom is awesome ."
"She is . okay then,do you need to shop for the party and yeah most important you got to find a partner for you . A partner is sort of mandatory . You can bring any friend with you from your college . I already have Mukti as my partner since our toddle days otherwise I would have been your partner."Cabir said in a single breath.
"Cabir,Cabir Cabir,take a breath . Thank you for inviting me to the party but I don't think I can attend it "Nandini said apologetically.
"Why not?"
"I don't have time to even breath and I have never attended such a big party . I won't be comfortable plus I have to complete a lot of assignments. " Nandini told him feeling bad to decline his invitation . She had heard about these events but never attended any .
" your assignments are not going to end ever and this is giving you time to breath and get away from your monotonous boring hectic life. You are coming for the party,no matter what. " Cabir said with a tone of finality . Nandini tried to convince him a lot but he didn't budge . She even told him that his parents won't allow her but that didn't deter him.
"I'll talk to them and convince them but you are coming to the party bas."Cabir said firmly when they were joined by Mukti . she too sided Cabir and cajoled Nandini to come to the party.
"Okay arguments are over . Nandini you are having some free classes on Friday right . so its decided we are going to shopping then and about partner bring any friend from your college or we can arrange one here . No one is going to refuse Sehgals' party. Everything settled." Mukti said not leaving any scope for further argument . They didn't realise among their discussion how one hour flew.Bidding Cabir bye Nandini and Mukti left for their class.
Nandini found Manik already sitting in the class and took her seat next to him as usual.
" Hi Nandini. You look tired "Manik greeted her with that charming smile of his that never failed to warm Nandini's heart. She also noticed a little nervousness in his form but brushed it off as his tiredness . He is also managing two courses together after all.
"Hi Manik. I had a hectic day . You don't look any better either."Nandini replied.
" Yeah struggling with the academics you know . Leave it I wanted to ask you something."Manik said feeling nervous like never before .
"What's it? "Nandini asked wondering why was she feeling strangely nervous about it.
"Ermm, there is party this Saturday. I was thinking if you want to attend it . You haven't been to any party in Mumbai and you can use a little break. So will you come to the party...with me?"Manik said praying hard for her yes . Before Nandini could tell him about her going to Cabir's party unaware that it is the same party,Mr Acharya entered the class and demanded their attention.
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are,something to do, someone to love and something to hope for.
Joseph Adid son
Hello guys chapter 8 is here.I want to dedicate Cabir-Nandini scene to Aliya.She missed Cabir in last update.I hope you like it.
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