IF IT'S NOT FOREVER, IT'S NOT LOVE( Chapter 42 on page 83) - Page 3

CHAPTER 11

Nandini came out of the hospital with Chacha, Chachi and Rishab. All of them sat in the Taxi. It was evening time around 8 pm. Nandini took the window seat and was looking outside with a broad smile on her face. Rishab was sitting next to her and he held Nandini's hand tightly. Nandini turned around and side hugged her and smiled. Everyone was silent and after a few minutes Chachi broke the silence.

Chachi: Nandu ab kaisa lag raha hai tujhe?

Nandini: Chachi I am fine now. In fact I am so happy today. Sari memories yad aagayi. Maa, Appa, Rishab, Manik aur Cabir ke sath jo bhi time spend kiya tha sab yad hai mujhe.

Chachi: Mai bhi bohot khush hu tere liye.

Chacha: Waise Nandu beta doctor ne kya bat kiya tumhare sath.

Nandini: Kuch khaas nahi chacha. Wo bas questions puch rahe the aur kuch injections aur medicines diye hai.

Chacha: Acha thik hai.

After an hour they reached Warrior High.

Chachi: Apna khayal rakhna Nandu.

Nandini: Ji Chachi. Aur aap sab bhi apna khayal rakhna.

She hugged everyone and went inside.

Meanwhile, Fab5 were in the music room. Manik and Cabir were restless and everyone could see their restlessness. Manik started playing his guitar in anger by closing his eyes and he said to himself," It's my entire fault." Everyone got upset seeing Manbir like this. Suddenly Aliya came and held Manik's hand.

Aliya: Stop it Manik. It's not music it's noise. I know you are upset but please don't do this to yourself.

Dhruv: Han Buddy she is right. She will be fine and soon she will come back.

Mukti: Han Manik ye dono thik keh rahe hai. Aur Cabir tu bhi stress mat le.

Manik: Sab meri galti hai. Mera plan tha aura b wo hospital me meri wajahse hi hai.

Suddenly Nandini came from behind wearing a rugged light blue jeans and a black crop top covering her waist. She heard what Manik said. Manik's back was facing Nandini and she had a big smile on her face.

Nandini: It's not your fault Manik.

Listening to this Manik turned around and saw Nandini and his face turned happy. Cabir, Dhruv, Aliya and Mukti lifted their face and saw Nandini. Cabir also was very happy to see her. Manik's happiness could not be expressed. He just stood up put his guitar down and ran towards Nandini and hugged her as tight as possible and lifted her a bit. Nandini also gave in and hugged him back with the same force and tears started falling from her eyes. Everyone else was just smiling. Manik said," I missed you so much angel." Nandini just smiled. After a few minutes they broke the hug and stared at each other for a while. Then Nandini broke their eye lock and ran towards Cabir and hugged him tightly. Cabir also hugged her back and said," My jungle billi is back." Nandini chuckled and broke the hug and hit is shoulder playfully and said," Cabir!" Manik just looked at them with a broad smile on his face. Manik came near Cabir and Nandini and they looked at others. To their surprise everyone was happy for them.

Mukti: So Nandini you are the one huh!

Nandini: What?

Mukti: I saw your childhood photos with these two.

Nandini: Oh. Btw Mukti how are you now?

Mukti: I am perfect. Anyways tum Manik aur Cabir ki bestie ho to tum humari bhi best friend ho abse. And I am sorry for bullying you.

Aliya: I am also sorry.

Nandini smiled: Don't say sorry. Let's forget the past and begin a new chapter in our lives

Mukti: Yeah! You are right. It's party time guys!

Manik: Yeah! Party time!

Aliya: Guys. It's not the right time. Mukti is not perfectly fine and Nandini bhi abhi abhi hospital se aayi hai. They should rest.

Nandini: Ya. Actually I am so tired. I just want to sleep because of all those injections and medicines.

Manik: Okay.

Everyone left from there and went to their respective rooms. Nandini went to her bed with a broad smile on her face. She dozed off in a few minutes as she was very tired. Manik and Cabir slept peacefully after many years.

NEXT MORNING

IN THE ASSEMBLY.

Principal: Good morning students. Like every year this year also a fresher's party will be held this week for the new batch in our high school. So be prepared to showcase your talent and at the end of the event Mr. And Miss Fresher will be declared. Rest of the details will be given to you soon.

After the assembly everyone started talking about the fresher's party. Fab5 were together and Nandini was with Navya. Navya saw Harshad and went towards him. Fab5 saw that Nandini is alsone and came towards Nandini. Manik went towards Nandini and kept his hand around her shoulder.

Manik: Nandu tum akele kya kar rahi ho.

Nandini: Kuch nahi Manik. Wo Navya.

Cabir: Chuck it! From now on you will always be with us.

Nandini smiled and they started walking towards the canteen. Manik was beside Nandini and his hand was around her shoulder. Cabir was on the other side of Nandini, Mukti was beside Cabir. Aliya was on the other side of Manik and dhruv was next to Aliya. Everyone was looking at them as they entered the Canteen. They went and sat on their usual place.

Meanwhile, Navya and Harshad were talking near the assembly hall.

Navya: Harshad ji hum aapse kuch bat karna chahte hai.

Harshad: Han bolo Navya

Navya: Humne aapko aur Mukti ko dekha tha uss din library me.

Harshad: What?

Navya: Aap us se.. Aap usko..

Harshad held her shoulder and said: Navya jaisa tum soch rahi ho waisa kuch nahi hai. Meri fab5 se purani dushmani hai. Tum kuch nahi janti unke bare me. And FYI I am not interested in Mukti. I like you samjhi tum. Please trust me.

Navya was convinced with his polite words and said: Hum aap par pura bharosa karte hai.

They both also walked towards the canteen and saw Nandini with fab5 and the surprising thing for them was that Manik and Nandini were sitting very close to each other. Harshad and Navya were shocked and decided to confront her.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Nandini and fab5 were together and at the same time Navya called Nandini and she went near Navya who was standing with Harshad.

Harshad: Nandini Murthy! So you and fab5 huh?

Nandini: What?

Harshad: Don't act innocent Nandini. Fab5 ke sath kya kar rahi thi tum? My friends cannot be friends with fab5. And that jerk Manik you were sitting with him as if he is your bf.

Nandini got very angry listening to this.

Navya: Han Nandu. Tum unke sath kya kar rahi ho? Wo rakshas Manik se durr raho humne kaha tha na.

Nandini: Shut up you both. And Harshad you! Not a word against Manik. Do you get that? And after what you did with Mukti I can't even think about being friends with you. ( Manik heard this and smiled )

Navya: Nandini. Tum galat samajh rahi ho Harshad ji ke bare me.

Nandini: Nahi Navya. Tum galat samjh rahi ho. Harshad jaisa dikhta hai waisa hai nahi.

Harshad got angry listening to this and he stood up. He held Nandini's hand tightly almost digging his nails into her soft skin. Manik saw this and stood up and went near them and pushed Harshad away. Fab4 joined him. Cabir kept his hand on Nandini's shoulder and asked whether she is fine. Nandini replied with that she was okay. Manik held Hrashad's collar and puched him in his face as hard as he could. Harshad was about to punch him but he couldn't as Manik was boiling in anger and he punched him 2 3 times and left him. Harshad fell on the ground.

Manik: Don't you dare hurt her again or else I will kill you.

Harshad: So possessive huh! What's cooking Manik?

Cabir: Manik leave it.

Manik agreed and went towards Nandini and held his hand and dragged her out followed by fab4 and they went in the music room. Nandini was crying a little and others were boiling in anger. They entered the music room and Manik turned his face towards Nandini.

Manik: Are you okay?

Nandini: Yes I am fine.

Manik held her hand and Nandini said," OUCH!" Manik got worried and looked at the bruises on her hand and got angry.

Manik: You are not okay. That bloody Harshad how could he do this?

Nandini: I am fine Manik. Don't worry. (She kept his hand on his shoulder)

Aliya: I am sorry Nandini. Bhai.

Nandini: Don't say sorry. It's not your fault.

Mukti: Guys we have to do something with him.

Nandini: Yes you are right. Navya to parso rat ko Navya samajh gyi thi Harshad acha nahi hai par shayad Harshad ne fir usey apni side pe kar liya hai.

Manik: Yes we have to do something.

Cabir: Hum uski asliyat Madhubala ke samne layenge.

Mukti: Par kaise?

Manik smirked and said: It's simple. Nandini will do it.

Nandini: But kaise?

Cabir: Manik, Nandu ko is sab me mat involve kar. Harshad kaisa hai tujhe bhi pata hai.

Manik: Han Cabir. Tu sahi keh raha hai.

Nandini: Manik I will do it for Navya. She is trapped with Harshad and I don't want her to get hurt.

Mukti: Han Manik mai bhi nahi chahti ki wo meri tarah suffer kare.

Manik: Okay. So here is the plan. Nandini tumhe Harshad aur Navya ko ye convince karna hai ki tum galat thi Harshad ke bare me and you also want a revenge from fab5. So I am sure he will plan something evil against me. And in this procedure, Harshad se hume confess karwana hai sab kuch jo usne aaj tak kiya hai.

Nandini: Okay. Sounds like a plan.

Everyone smiled and Cabir said," Group hug guys." They all came near to each other for a hug but Nandini was standing there only. Manik pulled her and said," You are a part of us now." Everyone else agreed and they hugged each other.

PRECAP: Harshad plans to hurt Manik's hand.

PS: Sorry for the boring convo between NavShad. I couldn't think about anything else.

CHAPTER ONE

"NANDINI NANDINI! Utho beta. Nai to tumhari train miss hojayegi. Yad hai na aaj warrior high jana hai tumhe." Nandini heard her chachi screaming from downstairs. She gets up with a jerk and sits on the edge of the bed and holds her forehead and says to herself" Arghh. Not again. Firse wahi sapna. Mujhe kuch yad kyu nahi aa raha hai ki wo dono kon the. I know they both were very close to me. But why? Why Aiyappaa? Why can't I remember anything? After that accident mujhe kuch bhi achese yad nahi hai. I lost my parents, rishab's voice. Wasn't that enough? I also lost my memory." She started weeping silently. Suddenly she saw her chachi in front of her ready with her super lunch box and she says" Arey nandu tu abhi tak tayaar nahi hui?" Nandini says" Chachi wo." But Chachi interrupts and says"Arey meri nandu ko kya hua? Ro kyu rahi hai ?Ye mat bolna ki firse wahi sapna aaya aur tu uske bare me sochne baith gayi !" Nandini plasters a fake smile on her face and says" Chachi yeh sab chodo na. Mai ready hoke aati hu." Saying this she goes to the washroom to get ready.

After some time, Nandini with her luggage left for the station with her family. She was scared and also excited. Nandini said to herself," Aiyappaa please help me. I am so scared. I don't know what is going to happen with me. I hope no one bullies me there." She was brought out of the trance when she heard the bell which indicated that the train is going to start. She hugged Rishab, Chacha and Chachi and entered the train. She could see all the students of warrior high. She went inside looking for her seat. After some time 3 men came and took the luggage of all the students with him. She sat beside the window thinking about her life. How everything changed that day? She was about to cry but her thoughts were disturbed by some noise. She stood up and looked around and she saw 5 students coming towards her. Everyone else was making way for them as if they were superiors. They were none other than fab5. Nandini came and sat beside her window. Suddenly some patted her shoulder and turned around to look at them.

Nandini: Can I help you?

Mukti: Yes. Get out from here. This is our place.

Nandini: I am sorry. But this seat has been allotted to me. You can sit somewhere else.

Cabir: Lagta hai nayi hai. Isey dikhana hoga ki hum sab kon h.

After some time, Manik, Aliya and Dhruv also joined them. Dhruv and Manik placed their guitars on the adjacent seat and joined Cabir and Mukti. Nandini's eyes widened seeing those guitars. She saw the same guitar with that guy. She was brought out of the trance when Manik held her hand and was dragging her.

Nandini: What the hell? What are you doing you tall guy? Who are you?

Manik: I am Manik. Manik Malhotra.

Nandini: Manik Makhotra. I have heard this name before.

Manik: Obviously suna hoga. Agar tumhara drama khatam hogaya ho to niklo yaha se.

Nandini: Mai kahi nahi jaungi. Tum apne aap ko samjhte kya ho?

Manik: Just get out. I said.

Hearing his voice everyone gathered around. She was scared. Just then a girl came and apologized to them and dragged Nandini with her. Nandini was shocked. She couldn't digest the fact that anyone didn't help her. They were just looking at them silently.

Nandini: What the hell? What are you doing? Who are you? Mujhe kyu le ja rahi ho yaha se?

The girl: tumhe pata bhi hai tum kis se panga le rahi ho. Ye log fab5 hai. Unke samne kisi ki nahi chalti. Please unse durr rehna.

Nandini: What?

The girl: Han. Wo log bohot bure hai. Wo jo sabse lamba hai wo Manik Malhotra hai. Unka leader. Wo do ladkiya hai Mukti and Aliya. Aur wo dusra ladka jo tumse bat kar raha tha wo hai Cabir. And wo jisne cap pehni hai wo hai Dhruv. Wo sabse acha hai unke group me.

Nandini: Mai nahi darti kisise. Meri seat waha hai and I will go and sit there.

The girl: Please suno humari bat. Mera nam Navya hai. Unhone mujhe bhi bohot torture kiya hai. Mujhe unka group join karna tha. To unhone hume fasaya, Achese bat ki and badme hume dustbin me band kar diya.

Nandini: What? Aisa kaise kar sakte hai wo log?

Navya: daro mat. Bas unse durr raho. To tumhe kuch nahi hoga.

Nandini: Okay. Btw I am Nandini Murthy.

Navya: Tum humari sabse pehli friend ho yaha.

Nandini smiled. Meanwhile, fab5 were having fun. Aliya has always loved Manik so she doesn't leave a chance to impress Manik. So she went near Manik.

Aliya: Hi baby. Tumhara mood kyu itna kharab hai?

Manik: Please Aliya not now. Just go away.

Aliya: Manik. Please. Why don't you understand? I love.

Manik interrupted: Aliya. Please just stop it. We are best friends. Nothing else. Do you get that? Please don't spoil our friendship.

Aliya was sad with this behavior of Manik and walked out from there.

Mukti: Manik tune ye kya kar diya?

Manik: Mukti maine kya kiya hai? I have no such feelings for her. Why doesn't she understand?

Dhruv: Buddy. We know that. But please don't be so rude with her.

Manik: Hmm.

Dhruv also got up and went near Aliya to console her. She was standing near the door of train.

Dhruv: Aliya. Please stop crying.

Aliya: Dhruv please go.

Dhruv goes near and Aliya and gives her a side hug

Dhruv: Please don't cry. Tum rote hue bilkul achi nahi lagti.

Aliya was so sad that she hugged dhruv .

Aliya: Dhruv. Tum humesha mere sath hote h jab bhi mujhe tumhari zarurat hoti hai. You are such a good friend.

Dhruv smiled and hugged her back.

Dhruv: Friend nahi best friend.

This brought a smile on Aliya's face and they both went back to their seats.

IN THE EVENING

Nandini and Navya were talking and suddenly Nandini remembers that her handbag was missing so she went to get her bag from where the fab5 were sitting.

Meanwhile,

Cabir: Guys. Iss bar aur ek nayi ladki hai. Wo bhi madhubala ki friend. Usey tang karne me bada maza aayega.

Mukti: You are right Cabir. Usne humse panga liya. Usko dikhana padega ki hum kon hai. Kyu Manik?

Manik was lost in his thoughts. He was thinking about Nandini.

Manik said to himself: Who is that girl? She is very different from others. Other girls would cling on to me but this girl she was fighting with me. The way she was getting angry she looked so cute. What? Cute? No. How can I think about a girl whom I just met? Arghhh.

He was brought out of his train of thoughts when Mukti shouted his name out.

Manik: huhh. What? Chilla kyu rahi hai?

Mukti: Manik. Tu theek to hai na? Hum uss ladki ko tang karne ka plan bana rahe hai and tu kuch bol nai raha hai?

Manik: Mukti. Acha wo. Mai uske bare me hi sochra tha. Anyways I will be right back.

He got up and was about to go out of their compartment. At the same time Nandini was rushing towards their compartment. Nandini was walking very fastly and suddenly she bumped into Manik and they both fell down. Nandini was on top of Manik.

They were so close to each other that they could feel each other's breathes. Manik's hands were around her waist. They were just looking into each other's eyes. Aliya got angry and stamped her foot in anger. They both were brought out of the trance due to the voice. Nandini was trying to get up but her locket got stuck in Manik's shirt.( Wo Wo O O O O O...) She was trying to free herself but she couldn't. So Manik brought his hands towards her locket and tried to remove it by looking into her eyes. He was lost in her.( Wo Wo O O O O O...)Manik was successful in removing her locket. They both were looking into each other's eyes.

Cabir: Hogaya Manik. Ab kya kiss karega usko?

Everyone started laughing except Aliya. Manik and Nandini were embarrassed. Nandini got up and the Manik also got up. Nandini was looking down in embarrassment and Manik was just staring at her.

Nandini: Wo mai. Mai apna bag bhul gyi thi yaha pe isiliye wahi lene aayi hu.

Mukti took her bag and said: What do you think? Itne easily tumhe apna bag mil jayega?

Nandini: Please give it back to me. Please.

Manik took the bag from Mukti's hand and gave it back to Nandini. Nandini was shocked but then she took the bag and smiled at Manik and left from there.( Shayad yahi hai pyaar in the bg) Manik just kept staring at her till she disappeared. Nandini was walking towards Navya and a smile appeared on her face.

CHAPTER 4

NEXT MORNING

It was bright sunny day. Nandini woke up due to the sunrays falling on her. She opened her eyes slowly and stood up from the bed and was going towards the washroom when she saw the clock and it was already 7:30 am. She rushed to the washroom and took a shower as fast as possible. She came back to her room and realized that she hasn't seen Navya since she woke up. Then she looked at the time and erased all the thoughts and rushed towards the assembly hall. Manik and Cabir were also late and they were also running towards the assembly hall. The principal of the school was heading towards the assembly hall and Manik saw him.

Manik: Shit! Ab andar gaye to we are dead.

Cabir: han yaar. Jane de nahi jayenge.

Manik: Yeah. Let's go. ( he stopped talking when he saw Nandini running towards the assembly hall)

Manik and Cabir were standing at a corner. As soon as he saw her going towards the assembly he pulled Nandini towards them and kept his hand on Nandini's face so that she doesn't scream. Nandini's eyes widened when she saw Manik and Cabir. She was hell scared. She thought that they both will bully her. They both were looking into each other's eyes. Nandini broke their eye lock and stamped on Manik's foot so that he goes away.

Manik: AAhhh..What the hell?

Nandini: Tum mujhe yaha kyu leke aaye? Don't you dare try to bully me.

Manik: Hey you commoner. What do you think of yourself huh?

Nandini: Hey you monster Manik. What do you think of yourself? Tum kuch bhi nahi kar sakte. Samjhe?

Manik was fuming with and anger and was about to say something when Cabir interrupted.

Cabir: Nandini, He was just helping you.

Nandini: Helping me? Huh? Tumhare iss friend ki wajahse assembly miss hoagyi.

Manik got angry again and pinned Nandini to the wall.

Nandini: What the hell are you doing? Go away.

Manik went closer and said: And you think I will listen to you?

Nandini made a puppy face and said: Please, let me go.

Manik's anger melted seeing her cute face and he removed his hands from the wall. Taking the advantage of the situation, Nandini ran from there and turned back and said," Manik Malhotra is a fool." Manik was stunned and Cabir started laughing.

Manik: Ab tujhe kya hua? Why are you laughing?

Cabir said while laughing: Wo Nandini tujhe fool banake chali gayi and tu usko dekhta reh gaya. Love is in the air!

Manik: Cabir! Shut up and let's go to the canteen.

They both go to the canteen and it was empty. After some time all the students came there. Mukti, Aliya and Dhruv joined Cabir and Manik. Dhruv asked them that why didn't they attend the assembly and Manik explained him that they got late. Everyone started eating but Aliya was very sad and Manik noticed this. He got up and held Aliya's hand and made her stand. She was looking down when Manik hugged her and said," Aliya I am really sorry for behaving so rudely with you. I know I was wrong but we are bffs, right?" Aliya smiled and broke the hug and said," its okay Manik. And I am also sorry." Manik smiled and they sat on the chairs and started eating.

Cabir said dramatically: Wahh ! kya dosti hai! Aankhon me aasu aagaye.

Everyone started laughing.

Aliya: Cabir you and your cheesy lines.

At the same time, Nandini was sitting with Navya and Harshad comes and joins them. Navya starts blushing.

Navya: Good morning Harshad ji. Yeh Nandini hai humari dost.

Harshad: Hi Nandini. You are a brave girl ha!

Nandini: Hi Harshad. But why are you saying that?

Harshad: I have heard that you spoke against Manik.

Nandini: Ohh..

Harshad: So, guys chalo let's go for the class.

They went to the class. Navya sat with Harshad and pleaded Nandini to sit with someone else and Nandini agreed . Fab5 also entered the class. Manik and Harshad look at each other with an angry expression. Dhruv sat with Nandini , Manik with Aliya, Mukti with Cabir. Manik got angry seeing Dhruv with Nandini and Aliya was very happy. After a few classes, It was time for the music class. The students who had selected Music as their subject went to the music class.

The teacher: Good morning everyone. Today is our first music class for this year. So like every year I will assign you all some projects and you have to submit it after a month. But this time it's going to be a little different.

The teacher takes out a sheet from his bag and says: I will introduce myself first. I am Raghav Sehgal. I am going to teach you music. So this time, 2 people will work together. I will call out the names and the students will collect their project sheets from me. So the pairs are: Navya and Harshad( Navya starts blushing and goes towards raghav sir with Harshad, take their sheet and go back to their seats), Aliya and Dhruv( They both smile and take their sheet), Mukti and Cabir, Rohan and Niti, Varun and Sanaya, Manik and Nandini( They both look at each other with a shocking expression.)

Raghav: Manik and Nandini, come and take your sheet. What are you waiting for?

They both get up and walk slowly towards Raghav sir and take their sheets. Aliya gets jealous and it was noticed by Dhruv so he keeps his hand on her shoulders to calm her down. Manik and Nandini come back to their seats and again look at each other. Cabir notices this and smiles at Manik but he didn't notice as he was buzy staring at Nandini.

Raghav sir: So guys, you have a month to prepare your songs and you have to perform it in front of the whole school and the winner will be decided by our chief guest. (The bell rang) So, I will see you all tomorrow.

Harshad and Navya come towards Nandini and fab4 come towards Manik.

Harshad: Are you fine Nandini?

Nandini: Yes I am fine. Mujhe kya hoga?

Navya: Wo rakshas tumhara partner hai na isiliye Harshadji aisa puch rahe hai.

Nandini: Navya don't worry. Mai handle kar lungi.

At the same time,

Mukti: Manik what are your plans?

Manik: What plans?

Mukti: Nandini ko tang karne ke liye.

Manik: Ohh. ( Nandini murthy, it's going to be so much fun. Just wait and watch and he smirks)

Aliya: What are you thinking Manik?

Manik: Guys, don't worry about my plans and he smirks.

Mukti: So, Manik ne already soch liya. Great! So, guys let's go now.

Fab5 leaves from there and they find Navni and Harshad talking outside the class room. Manik smirks looking at Nandini and leaves from there. Everyone follows him giving there evils smiles to them except for Dhruv. Nandini gets scared when Manik smirks looking at her. Nandini says to herself," Ab ye kya soch raha hai?"

Sorry guys for this crappy chapter. Actually, I have moved to a new city. So I didn't have time. I promise that the next chapters will be very interesting.

CHAPTER 15

Manik and Nandini were sleeping peacefully in each other's arms. Nandini's head was on Manik's chest and Manik was holding Nandini tightly in his arms. At the same time, Dhruv came into Manik's room but Manik wasn't there so he waited there for some time and then he was thinking about something. Suddenly the images of that day when they met with the accident flashed in front of him. He felt restless and Cabir noticed this. And then Ddhruv fell down on the floor and held his head and Cabir realised that only Manik can handle him. So he tried to call Manik but he found that his phone was in the room so he rushed outside but couldn't find Manik anywhere. So he went to the girl's hostel and informed Aliya and Mukti to go towards Dhruv. They went to Dhruv and tried to control him but they couldn't. Meanwhile, Cabir went towards Nandini's room and knocked the door. Nandini woke and tried to move but she couldn't as Manik was holding her tightly. But Cabir screamed," Nandini. Please open the door." With this Manik also woke up and loosened his grip. Nandini opened the door and Cabir rushed inside and saw Manik lying on the bed.

Cabir: Manik. Tu yaha hai? Dhruv ko attack.

Manik stood up and said: Dhruv

And he rushed towards Dhruv. Cabir and Nandini also ran behind him. Manik came and saw that Dhruv was lying on the floor. He went towards him and made him sit taking the support of the wall and side hugged him and then tried to control him. Then he said," Buddy. Mai hu yaha. Don't worry. Kuch nahi hoga." It was of no use so he told Cabir to give his guitar. Cabir handed over Manik's guitar to him and Manik started playing the guitar. He started singing the song," Yaaron dosti badi hi haseen hai"

After the song was over Dhruv was completely fine. Nandini had tears in her eyes seeing Dhruv like this and she was happy that Manik handled him so well. Manik gave Dhruv a glass of water and told him to rest. After some time he fell asleep. Aliya and Mukti went back to their room. Manik and Cabir looked at Nandini who had many questions in her mind.

Manik: Nandini.

Nandini: Manik, Dhruv ko kya hua hai?

Manik: Nandini mere sath chalo. I will explain everything.

Manik and Nandini went behind the music block and sat on the stairs. Manik held Nandini's hand and entwined his fingers with her's.

Manik: Nandu, Jis din tum wapis aane wali thi India us hi din mai aur Dhruv mere ghar ja rahe the tab humara accident hogaya tha and Dhruv ke sir par bohot lag gayi thi and I was fine. Mujhe kuch nahi hua aur Dhruv tab se suffer kar raha hai. Usko aise attacks aate rehte hai and only I can handle him. Doctors ne kaha hai ki it can't be cured easily.

Nandini was shocked: Manik. I.. I .. I think you should not give up. You.. No we.. We will help Dhruv. We will find a solution.

Manik: Hmmm..

Manik was sad and Nandini noticed this. At the same time, Cabir came there and was about to go towards them but he stopped. Nandini turned Manik's face and cupped his face. Nandini brought Manik's face closer to her face and then placed a soft kiss on his forehead and then touched her head with his and they stayed in that position for a while. Manik was happy now. He was relaxed and only Nandini could do this. Nandini sensed that he was smiling so she moved away and looked in his eyes and she also smiled. Manik was lost in her eyes.

Manik: Nandu! You are really an angel.

Nandini smiled: Manik!

Manik: Nandu! Bachpan me to mai aise hi bol deta tha. But today I have realised that you really are MY ANGEL!

Nandini just smiled and looked down. Cabir saw all this and he just smiled looking at his two best friends who were unknowingly falling in love. After a few minutes, Manik said that he should check on Dhruv so he left and Nandini was about to leave when Cabir came there.

Nandini: Cabir! Tum yaha?

Cabir: Han. Kyu? Ye kya tumhara aur Manik ka personal spot hai?

Nandini hit him playfully and said: Cabir!

Cabir: Waise Nandu. Ek bat puchu?

Nandini: Han Cabir. Pucho na!

Cabir: What do you feel about Manik?

Nandini was shocked at first and then she started thinking about the moments spent with Manik and she started blushing. Cabir noticed this and he also smiled. Nandini looked at him and as she was feeling shy she just hugged him. Cabir smiled at her innocence and he also hugged her back. This was enough for Cabir. He understood about her feelings for Manik and he also knew that Manik also felt the same. But the toughest part was that both were equally stubborn and they both won't admit it so easily. He said to himself," Manik baba ab teri bari."

After Lunch Break, everyone went to the classroom. Everyone was bored because it was Accounts class and mostly everyone hated it. But to their surprise the class was cancelled and Raghav sir came there.

Raghav sir: So you guys must be surprised to see me. Anyways, as you all know this week fresher's party will be held. So today, the students who are interested for the title of Mr. And Miss fresher can give me your names. Let's start with boys. So whoever wants to participate please stand up.

Manik stood up with attitude and every girl started staring at Manik. Manik smirked and said that he wanted to participate. Everyone knew that he is the one who is going to win. So everyone else was scared but Harshad nominated his name. Raghav sir was disappointed that no one else is willing to try. Just then, Manik announced that Cabir and dhruv will also participate.

Raghav sir: Great! So now time for girls.

Aliya was the first one to stand up and then some other girls also nominated their names. Nandini was not interested so she didn't nominate her name but Manik kept forcing her. She didn't accept.

Raghav sir: So that's it?

But Manik wanted Nandini to participate so he held her hand and stood up forcing Nnandini to stand up and said: No sir! Nandini will also participate.

Nandini was shocked but she couldn't say anything as Manik warned her with his eyes so Raghav sir wrote down her name too.

Raghav sir: I am very happy to see your enthusiasm. Fresher's party is tomorrow in the evening. And the good news is that tomorrow no classes will be held so that you all have enough time to practice.

Saying this he left and students were very happy. Nandini glared at Manik angrily and Manik smirked looking at her. Cabir, Mukti, Aliya and Dhruv came around them and they smiled looking at Nandini's cute angry face.

Cabir: Meri jungle billi ko kya hogaya hai?

Nandini: Cabir! Please. Don't call me that.

She stood up and started walking and everyone else stopped her. She turned around and saw that Manik was smirking and everyone else was trying hard to control their laughter.

Aliya: Nandini, tum participate kyu nahi karna chahti ho?

Nandini: Wo bas aise hi Aliya. But this monster iski wajahse.

Manik: Nandu! Please stop it now. Tum participate kar rahi ho and that's final.

Cabir: Yes Nandu! Anyways humare group me sab participate kar rahe hai except Mukti.

Aliya: Ya mukti! Why didn't you participate?

Mukti: Aliya! You know na I am interested in such things. So chuck it!

Aliya: Fine!

AT NIGHT

Manik and Cabir were in their room. Manik was just sitting on his bed. He closed his eyes and Nandini's smiling face flashed in front of him and he started smiling. Cabir was searching ways to find his feelings for Nandu. He then saw that Manik was smiling so he went near him.

Cabir: Manik baba. Kya soch rahe ho aap?

Manik was lost in Nandini land so unknowingly he replied: Nandini.

Cabir: Ohh.. Nandini.. Ahem ahem. Kya chal raha hai?

Manik realised what he said so he replied: What? Kya chal raha hai? Kuch nahi.

Cabir: Kuch nahi? Acha? To kal uske room me kya kar raha tha?

Manik: What? Mai apni best friend ke room me nahi ja sakta?

Cabir: Han han ja sakta hai.

Manik: Anyways, Mai Nandini se milne ja raha hu. Tu chalega?

Cabir agreed and they both sneaked into girl's hostel and went inside Nandini's room and made themselves comfortable on her bed and Nandini stood in front of her keeping her hands on her waist.

Nandini: Tum dono yaha kya kar rahe ho?

Manik: Bas aise hi aagaye. Kyu we can't come in your room?

Nandini: Manik aisa nahi hai.

Cabir: Great. To tum bhi aajao. Baitho humare sath.

Nandini smiled and sat on the floor taking the support of the bed and the Cabir and Manik also joined her. Nandini was between them. They shared numbers and Nandini was added in their whatsapp group. Cabir said to himself," Aaj acha mauka hai. Pata chal jayega ki in dono ke beech me kya chal raha hai."

Manik: Guys koi movie dekhte hai.

Nandini agreed and brought her laptop. They were having a fight on which movie to watch. But Nandini made a cute face and they both agreed to watch a movie of her choice. They started watching,' The fault in our stars.' They started watching the movie. Manik and Nandini kept looking at each other regularly and Cabir smirked looking at them. After some time, Manik held Nandini's hand and started caressing her hand with his thumb. Nandini blushed. Manik had held her hand many times but this time his touch felt different. They stayed in that position for a long time. After some time, an intimate scene was going on. The actor and the actress were kissing each other passionately on the bed. Manik started imagining himself and Nandini in the place of the actors. He was lost in his own world and then he started blushing and unknowingly he touched Nandini's thigh. Manik's touch sent shivers down her spine and she also started blushing. After some time, Manik realised what he was doing so he jerked off his hand and looked at Nandini who was also looking at him. They had an eye lock. Cabir noticed this and said to himself," Bingo!" Then he coughed to bring these love birds out of their land. They both came out of the trance. After some time, Cabir and Manik left from there. After they left Nandini jumped on her bed thinking about what had happened today and she started blushing and then dozed off thinking about his Monster. Meanwhile, Manik was also thinking about what had happened and he also started blushing. After some time, he slept thinking about his angel.

PRECAP: FRESHER'S PARTY

CHAPTER 16

NEXT DAY

It was a big day for all the students of the school. The seniors were looking after the arrangements of the fresher's party while the fresher's were busy in practicing. But there was only one person who was chilled out. He was none other than Manik Malhotra. Fab5 were in the music room and Nandini was also there. Everyone was done with their practicing. It was around 4 in the evening.

Aliya: Guys I am done with my practice. What about you guys?

Dhruv: Same here.

Cabir: Ya I am also done.

Nandini: Me too.

Mukti: What about you Manik?

Manik was sitting casually on chair putting his legs on another chair. He listened to Mukti and got up and smirked. He said: Manik Malhotra ko practice ki zarurat nahi hai.

Everyone just smiled looking at his confidence. Nandini was busy looking into her diary. Manik noticed it and went near her and was about to take it away when Nandini pulled it back and glared angrily towards him. Manik smirked. Nandini was again busy looking into her diary and Manik gave a mischievous smile at her. He went near her and snatched the diary from him and ran far away from her. Nandini ran behind her. For some time, they both were running here and there. Nandini was behind Manik and everyone laughed looking at them. After some time, Manik came near fab4 and stood there. Nandini also came near her and tried to take her diary back from him. But Manik lifted his hands in the air and Nandini being short couldn't reach his hand even after tiptoeing. She gave up and stood in front of Manik folding her hands across her chest. Manik smiled looking at her.

Nandini: Why are you smiling? Tum itne lambe ho and apne hath upar karke khade rahoge to how will I reach your hand?

Manik: Ohh! BTW Nandu, I am not that tall. You are too short.

Nandini: No. You are too tall Manik Malhotra.

Manik: You are too short. Bachpan me complain nahi piya kya?

Nandini: Kaise piti? Tum ne hi sab pi liya na.

Everyone chuckled listening to their cute conversation. After listening to Nandini's comment Manik also laughed and kept his hand around her shoulder. Nandini who was trying to control also started laughing and Manik kept staring at Nandini while she was laughing. He said to himself," Always keep smiling Nandu. You look so beautiful." After some time, everyone went back to their rooms to get ready. Aliya, Mukti and Nandini got ready together and Aliya helped Nandini and Mukti with their make up. Mukti was a tom boy but today she looked like a girl. All the boys also got ready and went to the party. The girls were not there yet. Manik was constantly looking at the entrance waiting for Nandini. Aliya, Mukti and Nandini were walking towards the entrance. Aliya entered first followed by Mukti and then Nandini. Manik, Cabir and Dhruv looked at the entrance when Aliya and Mukti came in and they were shocked to see Mukti like that. Manik smiled looking at them and then Nandini entered wearing a navy blue gown and she was looking breathtaking in that gown. Her hair were tied up in a not so messy bun and some loose strands of wavy hair made her look more beautifull. Manik couldn't take his eyes off Nandini and he was left speechless looking at her and only he could say was," WOW!" Nandini was also staring at Manik. Manik was looking very handsome in his black tuxedo and his hair pushed back. He looked hot as usual and Nandini was stunned by his charm. They walked towards each other. Cabir and Dhruv also wore a black tuxedo, Aliya wore a red gown and Mukti wore a black gown. Everyone was present their and praising each other but Manik and Nandini were busy staring at each other. Aliya, Mukti, Cabir and Dhruv went from there leaving Manik and Nandini alone. Nandini was blushing and looking down while Manik was busy staring at her.

Manik: You look beautiful. Just like an angel.

Nandini looked at him and blushed: Thank you Manik. And you too are looking very handsome.

Manik smiled: Thank you! Chalein?

Manik gave his hand like a perfect gentleman and Nandini also agreed and held his hand. They both walked inside and every pair of eyes was looking at them. Someone said that they look like a couple; someone said that they both look perfect with each other. There were many people who commented on them and they both just blushed hearing all those comments. At the same time, Harshad also came there wearing a black tux. He saw Manik and Nandini together. He didn't understand what was happening between them. He said to himself," Ye Manik aur Nandini ke beech me kya chal raha hai? Anyways I should not think about them and concentrate on my performance. Manik Malhotra today you will lose." He smirked and went away. Manik and Nandini joined fab4. Dhruv was also staring at Nandini but she didn't notice this. Aliya was looking at Manik but he was busy in his own land. After some time there was an announcement that the performances will start very soon. Everyone got ready and after some time, the participants were called on stage. First the boys were called on stage. First was Cabir. He sang the song Saturday Saturday'. Then Dhruv played his guitar. It was an instrumental song. Harshad sang,' Khamoshiyan'. And now it was Manik's turn to perform. As soon as Manik's name was announced everyone started cheering for him. He just looked at Nandini and she smiled looking at him. He went on the stage with attitude and sat on the stool holding his guitar. The lights went off and the spotlight fell on Manik. He started playing his guitar and then started singing while looking at Nandini and Nandini also looked at Manik.

Hmm.. hmm...

Dehleez pe mere dil ki
Jo rakhe hain tune kadam
Tere naam pe meri zindagi
Likh di mere humdum

(He started remembering the moments spent with Nandini)

Haan seekha maine jeena jeena kaise jeena
Haan seekha maine jeena mere humdum
Na seekha kabhi jeena jeena kaise jeena
Na seekha jeena tere bina humdum

Dehleez pe merey dil ki
Jo rakhe hain tune kadam
Tere naam pe meri zindagi
Likh di mere humdum

Haan sikha maine jeena jeena kaise jeena
Haan sikha maine jeena, mere humdum
Na sikha kabhi jeena jeena kaise jeena
Na sikha jeena tere bina humdum
(He closed his eyes and remembered how she fell on him in the train and were stuck together and started smiling)

Hmmm.. hmmm..

Sacchi si hain yeh taareefein
Dil se jo maine kari hain...

Sacchi si hain yeh taareefein
Dil se jo maine kari hain...

Jo tu mila to saji hain
Duniya meri humdum

(He remembered how she kissed on his cheek)
O aasma mila zameen ko meri
Aadhe aadhe poore hain hum
Tere naam pe meri zindagi
Likh di mere humdum

( He remembered what happened last night)

Haan seekha maine jeena jeena, kaise jeena
Haan seekha maine jeena, mere humdum
Na seekha kabhi jeena jeena kaise jeena
Na seekha jeena tere bina humdum

Hmmm... hmmm..

After his performance, everyone started cheering and saying" once more". The judges were also impressed with his talent. Nandini was mesmerized. Manik came near fab4 and Nandini. Everyone praised Manik a lot. Manik kept looking at Nandini and Nandini blushed while looking at Manik. After the performances of boys were over it was time for girls. 2 3 girls performed well. 1 of them sang a song and two others danced. It was Aliya's turn. She went backstage and changed into her dance outfit and performed on the song' Chittiyan Kalaiyan' Her performance was very cute and everyone praise her a lot. After the performance she was back in her red gown. Now it was Nandini's turn to perform. She was scared and looked at Manik. Manik knew that she was scared so he held her hand assuring her that everything will be fine. She smiled and went on the stage. She adjusted the mike and started singing while looking towards Manik and Manik smiled looking at her.

O.. Yahin doobe din mere
Yahin hote hain savere
Yahin marna aur jeena
Yahin Mandir aur Madeena... x2

Teri galiyan... galliyan teri, galliyan..
Mujhko bhaavein galiyan, teri galliyan
Teri galiyan...galiyaan teri, galliyan..
Yuhin tadpavein, galliyan teri, Galliyan...

Tu meri neendo me sota hai
Tu mere ashqo mein rota hai
Sargoshi si hai khayalon mein
Tu na ho, phir bhi tu hota hai
Hai sila.. tu mere dard ka

Mere dil ki duaayein hain..
Teri galiyan... galliyan teri, galliyan..
Mujhko bhaavein galiyan, teri galiyan
Teri galiyan...galiyaan teri, galliyan..
Yuhin tadpaavein, galliyan teri, galliyan..

Kaisa hai rishta tera-mera
Be-chehra phir bhi kitna gehra
Ye lamhe, lamhe ye resham se
Kho jaayein.. kho na jaayein humse
Kaafila.. waqt ka.. rok le..
Abr se juda na ho

Teri galliyan... galliyan teri galliyan..
Mujhko bhaave galiyan teri galiyan
Teri galiyan...galiyaan teri galliyan..
Yuhin tadpaave galliyan teri galliyan..

Galliyan...
Teri galliyan..
Tadpaavein...

She sang the whole song looking at Manik, remembering the moments spent with him and was smiling the whole time. After her performance, everyone cheered for her and she walked down and went towards Manik and hugged him tightly. Manik also gave in and hugged her back. After breaking the hug she hugged Cabir also and he hugged her back. The results would be declared after some time so everyone started enjoying the party. Everyone was having fun. After some time, there was an announcement that everyone should come near the stage as the results were to be declared.

The host said: Guys and Girls, hold your breath because I am going to announce Mr. Fresher and Miss fresher. First of all Mr. Fresher is.. Any guesses?

Everyone started screaming Manik's name and Manik smirked. He knew he was going to win.

The host: You are right people. Mr. Fresher is Manik Malhotra. So please give it up for Manik Malhotra.

Manik stood up with attitude and walked on the stage and stood beside the host. Everyone cheered for Manik. Everyone was very happy except for Harshad. He walked away from there.

The host: And Miss fresher is... Any guesses?

Everyone started screaming Aliya and Nandini's names. They both smiled at each other. Manik smiled looking at Nandini.

The host: Miss Fresher is Nandini Murthy. Give it up for Nandini Murthy.

Aliya was sad but she plastered a fake smile on her face. Nandini was shocked as well as very happy. She walked on the stage and looked at Manik who was seeing her walking towards him. Nandini stood with Manik looking at him and then looked at the audience. Everyone cheered for them. The judges praise them a lot. The host said that the first dance will be done by them. So Manik offered his hand to Nandini and Nandini accepted it. They both walked down the stage. Manik pulled her closer and they started dancing on the song " Baatein Kuch Ankahee si" (Please imagine their dance in Raghav's birthday party) They both were lost in each other's eyes. Aliya was feeling jealous of Nandini and Dhruv also was jealous. After some time, everyone else also joined them. Aliya and Dhruv started dancing together, Mukti and Cabir danced together. Seeing everyone around them Manik and Nandini realised where they were so they looked here and there. Suddenly Manik stopped dancing and pulled Nandini outside and went to a corner.

Nandini: Manik kya kar rahe ho tum?

Manik: Wohh. Nandini.

Nandini: What Manik? Waha party chal rahi hai aur tum mujhe yaha le aaye? Kya kar rahe ho tum?

Manik kept his finger on Nandini's lips: Shh.. Nandini. Kuch mat bolo.

Nandini just kept looking at Manik and Manik was also staring at her. He then slowly moved his hand towards her cheek and tucked a loose strand behind her ear. Nandini started blushing and looked down. Manik smiled and then made her look at him. They both were just staring at each other. Manik moved closer to her face and looked at her pink glossy lips. Nandini just closed her eyes. Manik cupped her face with right hand and the other hand held her waist. Nandini's hands reached his shoulders. Manik went closer to her lips and they were 0.0001 inch apart from each other. They were about to kiss but they heard Mukti screaming Manik and Nandini's names. They both were brought out of the trance. Nandini looked down and Manik was irritated. They both decided to go back to the party. They went back inside. Nandini and Manik were stealing glances and blushing. Cabir just kept looking at them and smiled.

PRECAP: Everyone was in the canteen. Fab5 and Nandini were sitting together and just then a girl entered the canteen and everyone just kept looking at her.

Boy 1: Aree dekh yaar ye wahi hai kya?

Boy 2: Han wahi hai. Hot lag rahi hai.

Boy 3: Woww! Pehle kabhi aisi ladki nahi dekhi.

Fab5, Nandini and Harshad were shocked to see that girl.

CHAPTER 27 B

Manik and Nandini walked towards the terrace and as soon as they reached their Nandini opened his blindfold and he was mesmerized to see the beautiful decorations. He started smiling and walked closer to where thousands of candles were lit and placed on the floor and there was some place to walk between them. Only thing he could utter was "WOW"

Nandini came near him and held his hand and they walked further where all their childhood pictures were hung and on the table there was a diary. Manik looked at Nandini with his sparkling eyes. Nandini went near the pictures and asked Manik," Manik can you guess the similarity between all these pictures?" Manik gave a confused look and then started thinking about what it could be. Manik said," Ya Sare pictures me you are with me." Nandini smiled and said," Nahi Idiot! Look at these pictures carefully. Can't you see in all these pictures my fireflies are shinning!" Manik started smiling and said," Ya so what Nandini?" Nandini smirked and said," Itna jaldi nahi Mr. Malhotra." Manik sighed and said," Please Nandu tell na." Nandini held both his hands in her hands and said," Have patience Manik."

Manik didn't say anything and moved close to her and pulled her closer by holding her waist. They both kept staring at each other. Manik then turned her around and kept his hands on her shoulder and watched his clock and smiled. He took her to the other side of the terrace which was dark and suddenly the lights were switched on and Nandini saw that there was a sofa around which silky beige coloured curtains were hanging and there were a lot of jars of fireflies hanging and some kept on the floor. Nandini became excited seeing so many fireflies and ran towards them. Manik also came near Nandini and hugged her from back and the fireflies started shinning which made her happy. Manik closed her eyes with his hands and said," 5 4 3 2 1." And as soon as he said 1 he opened her eyes and told her to look at the sky. She looked at the sky and fire crackers started bursting and after a few seconds of the fire cracker show Nandini saw "I LOVE YOU NANDINI" written in the sky. She was so happy to see that and she kept staring at it for a while and then Manik came closer to her hear and said huskily," NANDINI I LOVE YOU.. I LOVE YOU VERY VERY MUCH..HUMESHA." Nandini turned her face towards him and was blushing hard. It was the most beautiful moment for them. Manik again started speaking.

Manik: Nandini You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. I am so lucky to gave you in my life. I wish to be with you forever. Till eternity. I can't live without you for even one moment. I want you to Shine for me always.

Nandini started thinking about his last line and then closed her eyes.

FLASHBACK

Manik was sitting on a window side staring at the stars and was talking with them. He was little boy who craved for love and happiness. He was talking with the stars so that he doesn't feel alone. Nandini came inside his room and sat in front of him.

Nandini: Manik why do you always talk with the stars?

Manik: Because I love them.

Nandini: Hmm.. I wish I could touch them so that I can crush them and throw them away.

Manik: Why? Stars hi toh hai. They are so beautiful. They keep shining all the time.

Nandini: Tumhe stars isiliye pasand hai kyu ki yeh shine kalte hai?

Manik smiled: Hmm..

Nandini held his hand and said: Tum na in stars ke piche mat pado. Tum humesha mere sath raho and I will. I will shine for you.

End of Flashback

Nandini opened her eyes and started smiling and Manik continued.

Manik: Main tumhari har prayer mein rehna chahta hu.

Nandini again closed her eyes and started remembering something. She remembered the day when MaNanBir were at Cabir's house and Manik caught her while praying to her God. She had said," Aiyappaa Please give the world's happiness to Maa, Appa, Rishab and Manik and Cabir too." She again opened her eyes and smiled looking at him.

Manik: And I want you to TRUST ME HUMESHA.

Nandini was so overwhelmed that he remembered everything and then came closer to his face and then tilted her face a little. She cupped his face and he held her waist. She kissed his pink lips with passion and love and he also kissed her pink lips with equal passion. They were exploring each other's mouths with their tongues. After breaking the kiss they were still close to each other's face and their noses were touching. They could feel each other's hot breathes. Nandini said,"I LOVE YOU TOO MY MONSTER." She said this across his lips and their lips touched lightly as she spoke. She moved away from him and started speaking while keeping her arms around his neck.

Nandini: I will always shine for you. You will always be in my prayers and I will trust you Humesha.

Manik smiled as she said this and pulled her into a bone crushing hug. They hugged each other very tightly and trying to pull each other closer. While hugging Manik placed wet kisses on her neck and Nandini bit her lower lip when he did that. After some time, they broke the hug and Nandini took him towards the place where their photos were hanged.

Nandini: Manik, You know why I love these fireflies so much?

Manik: No. Please tell na.

Nandini: Maa kehti thi ki where there is true love fireflies always shine.

Manik happily: Really?

Nandini: Yes Manik. And since childhood my fireflies used to shine whenever you were with me and on 10^th July. I was there when your car broke down. And remember you had helped a girl?

Manik: Umm.. Yeah. Something fell from her hands and I had caught it.

Nandini smiled: That girl was me and I was holding my fireflies when you accidently pushed me and it was about to fall when we both caught it together. And when our hands touched my fireflies started shining.

Manik: Wow Nandini. It's inbelievable. I remember your fireflies always shined when we were together.

Nandini: That means we are meant to be together. Forever.

Manik pecked on her lips and said: FOREVER.

Nandini blushed and suddenly moved away and took the diary from the table and handed it over to Manik. Manik was confused and the Nandin signalled him to open it so slowly he opened it and it was written," Personal Diary of Nandini Murthy." Manik said," Nandini it's your personal diary why are you giving it to me?" Nandini said," Because I want you to read it. It's all about US."

Manik smiled and they both went on the sofa arranged by Manik. Manik was lying on the sofa taking it's support and Nandini was lying on his chest holding his hand removing her heels. Manik started reading it. He read the part where it was written about their first encounter in the train and then bus scene and then when he was reading the part where Nandin had written about their cheek kiss. A smile appeared on his face when he came to know that Nandini was also feeling the same all this while. Nandini was just playing with his hand and then she turned his palm towards her face and wrote I LOVE YOU with her finger on his hand to which Manik smiled. He made her sit and he sat behind her. He moved her hairs from her neck and kissed her neck passionately and then bit it to which Nandini moaned in pleasure. Manik kissed that part again where he had bitten some time back. It was a strap less dress Manik could see her bare back. He caressed her back slowly which made her week in her knees. She was feeling his warm touch and was loving it. Manik moved his face closer to her back and she felt his warm breathe on her back. Nandini felt shy and she stood up and went towards the candles and stood in between them. Manik came near her and she just hugged him tightly and Manik also hugged her back. Her head was on his chest and she could listen to his fast heart beats. Manik caressed her hair and his chin was rest on her head.

Nandini: Manik.

Manik: Hmm...

Nandini: I hate the fact that I am so short and you are so tall.

Manik smiled: Nandu, It has it's own perks.

Nandini: What?

Manik: See when you hug me you can clearly listen to my heart beats which only beats for you.

Nandini broke the hug and looked at him lovingly. She was mesmerized with his answer. She went near him and kissed him again. Manik also responded with same passion. Their kiss turned passionate and wild and they both were caressing each other's backs. After a few minutes they broke the kiss. But before breaking the kiss Manik bit her lower lip passionately. They both were blushing and then Manik side hugged her and they both were staring at the stars. The weather was cold so Nandini started shivering a bit. So Manik took off his jacked and made her wear the jacket. They kept staring at the stars for a while and then decided to go back to their rooms. Manik and Nandini were walking towards her room holding hands and Nandini was carrying her heels in other hand and Manik was carrying the diary in his other hand. As soon as they reached her room they both turned towards each other still holding hands. Manik raised their hands and entwined his fingers with her fingers. Nandini was blushing hard due to Manik's intense gaze on her.

Nandini: Good Night Manik.

Manik mischievously: Where is my good night kiss?

Nandini blushed: Manik.

Manik smirked: Nandu. Please.

Nandini tiptoed and sucked his lips for once and then pecked on his mole above his lips and was still blushing. She said," Love You Manik." Against his lips and Manik was just mesmerizing her. Manik held her waist and said," I love you more." And then pecked on her lips and then moved away. Nandini gave a shy smile to him and went inside her room. And Manik smiled looking at her then he also left. It was the happiest day in their lives. It was there day of LOVE.

PRECAP: MUMBAI

AND

MANAN ROMANCE AT MANIK'S PLACE.

So how was it? It was full of MaNan. I hope you all like it. I am nervous.

CHAPTER 30

NEXT MORNING

It was 9 am in the morning when Mukti and Aliya came out of their rooms all dressed up and met Abhi, Dhruv and Navya who were already sitting in the living room. Aliya and Mukti also got seated and started having breakfast which was arranged on the table in the living room. Soon, Cabir also joined them and picked up the toast bread and started eating it.

Navya: Cabir Nandu kaha hai?

Cabir: How would I know? She was in your room.

Navya: Woh room me nahi hai so I thought she would be with you and Manik.

Cabir: What? She was not with us. Wait a second! Manik bhi room me nahi hai.

Mukti: Yeh dono kaha gayab hogaye?

Dhruv: What if something went wrong? We should look for them.

Abhi: Yeah guys. Pehle ghar me hi dhundte hai.

They checked all the rooms but MaNan were nowhere to be seen. They thought of calling them. Cabir was calling Manik and Navya was calling Nandini. They could hear some noise so they followed it and reached the terrace. At the same time, Nandini woke up with the sound of ringtone. She saw Cabir and Navya were calling them. She was about to pick up but the call ended and then she saw Manik's baby like face. She saw he was getting disturbed due to the sun light falling on his face so she sat and came in front of his face and pecked on his lips and then kept staring at him with a smile on her face. Manik smiled with his eyes closed and said," That was not enough." Nandini hit him playfully and said," So you are awake." She made a cute pout and Manik pulled her closer and wrapped her in his arms and said," yes but I want to sleep more." Nandini smiled and said with closed eyes," Manik everyone must be waiting for us." Manik said," I don't care." At the same time Cabir and Navya came there and stood facing down and saw them sleeping in each other's arms.

Cabir smirked: Aww.. So cute! Hai na Navya?

Navya smiled: Han cabir.

Manik and Nandini opened their eyes and stood up with a jerk seeing Cabir and Navya. They straightened up and soon everyone else also came on the terrace. Everyone sighed looking at them.

Mukti: Guys! What were you doing at the terrace?

Manik: Actually yesterday night I came on the terrace and Nandini bhi yaha thi. So we just talked for a while and then yahi pe we slept.

Nandini: yeah!

Mukti: You guys scared us. Anyways let's get going now.

Aliya: Yeah sure. Dhruv chalo I will drop you home.

Dhrulya and Mukti left from there saying good bye to everyone. Abhi was about to leave when Manik stopped him saying that he wanted to talk. Nandini, Navya and Cabir went downstairs. Manik and Abhi were talking at the terrace.

Manik: Abhi I have a plan for helping Mukti and I will execute it today itself.

Abhi happily: That's great. So what is the plan?

Manik: So the plan is..

Abhi: That sounds perfect. All the best!

Manik: Ya. And thank you so much. I got to know because of you.

Abhi smiled: It is my pleasure. I like to see happy people around me. Anyways, I will take a leave. Bye.

Manik: Yeah! Bye.

Manik went downstairs and went straight to his room and removed his vest. He went inside the washroom and stood below the shower wearing his tracks. He was worried about Mukti and was thinking about his plan. Meanwhile, Nandini was in NavNi's room along with Navya and Cabir. She decided to get ready and was about to enter the washroom but Navya stopped her saying that there is some problem with the shower. So, Cabir told her to use the washroom of Manik's room. She agreed and walked towards Manik's room and entered the washroom. Manik saw her and pulled her inside the shower area. Now both were standing below the shower together. They both started looking into each other's eyes. Manik just hugged her tightly and she also hugged him back. Nandini's clothes were all drenched and Manik could feel the warmth of her body as her clothes were hugging her body. Nandini was rubbing her hands on his bare back.

Meanwhile, cavya were alone in a room. Navya was smiling and didn't know what to say and Cabir also didn't know what to say. There was an awkward silence but Cabir said something to break the silence.

Cabir: So Madhubala, enjoyed yesterday?

Navya: Yes, a lot!

Cabir: Hmm..

Cavya in unison: I want to say something.

They both smiled and again said in unison: Tum bolo pehle.

Cabir: You say first.

Navya: Woh Cabir. That night. Woh.. Main..(She closed her eyes and sighed) What do you think about that night when we kissed?

Cabir: You want to know what I think.

Navya nodded and Cabir went near her and kissed her by holding her waist. Navya put her hands in his hair and responded to the kiss with equal passion. They fell on the bed while kissing. Cabir was on top of Navya and they both were kissing passionately. After some time, they broke the kiss and kept staring at each other for a while. Cabir got up and Navya went out giving a shy smile to him. Cabir ruffled his hair and followed her.

Meanwhile, Manik broke the hug and tucked her hair behind her ear and then removing her hair from her neck he moved closer to it. He slowly moved the strap of her top down to her shoulder and did the same with the other strap. Manik slowly raised his hands to touch her but she turned around and adjusted her strap to its position. Manik pulled her closer by wrapping his arms around her stomach. Nandini closed her eyes and he moved her top upwards and touched her bare belly and slowly moved the top up until the end of her bra and caressed her bare belly. He was about to remove her top but Nandini held his hand and then adjusted her top. Manik turned her around and cupped her face. Manik slowly said," I am sorry Nandini. If you didn't like it Ii won't do that again." Nandini said," Manik I am not saying that I didn't like it. But I think we should take things slow." Manik smiled and kissed her forehead and then kissed her nose and said," You get ready and come downstairs. I will be waiting for you." Saying this he left taking his towel.

Nandini stood there for a while and then she also got out of the shower and after getting ready she met Manik and Cavya in the living room. They had some breakfast and Manik suggested dropping everyone. Nandini was sitting on the front seat with Manik and Cavya were sitting on the back seats. Manik said to himself," Why isn't she smiling? Am I going too fast? Shit man! She is so innocent that is why she might be upset. I will have to do something to make it up." At the same time, Nandini was thinking about what had happened today. She said to herself," Are we going too fast? Aaj subah jo hua wo.. But Maine Manik se kaha that we shouldn't go too fast and he happily agreed. He is such a good boy friend. I am so lucky to have him." She turned to see Manik and saw that he was a bit worried. Manik turned and looked at Nandini with a worried face. Nandini gave a beautiful smile to him and all his worries vanished. Manik was relieved now. He was worried about what had happened today but after seeing her smile, he was happy. He dropped NavNi and then as always Nandini waved him good bye through the window and he left giving her a flying kiss and she blushed.

On the way, Manik remembered about their plan and told it to Cabir without mentioning Mukti's problem. Cabir happily agreed and sent a message to fab3," Guys, At our favourite place after lunch. Be there." Manik dropped Cabir and drove back to his place. He was calling someone again and again but no one picked up. After some time, a guy entered his mansion and went near him.

The guy: Sorry sir. Actually I was coming here that is why I didn't pick up your call.

Manik: I hope it never happens again Mr. Whatever.

The guys: Sure sir. And my name is Varun Mehra.

Manik: Whatever. Is my work done?

Varun: Yes sir. Here are the keys and it is parked in your garage and the other parcel is also kept with it.

Manik: Good job. (He gave him some money) Here is you money. Now you can go.

Varun: Thank you sir.

Varun left from there and Manik happily went to his room and started playing his guitar. Meanwhile, Nandini was in her room with Navya when she got a call from Manik. She picked it up happily.

Nandini: Hi Manik.

Manik: Hi princess.

Nandini blushed: So what are you doing? Had lunch?

Manik: No. I will have it now. What about you?

Nandini: I had. You also have it soon. Okay?

Manik: Okay. Listen. I am meeting fab4 after lunch at some place and I am going to execute my plan for Mukti. I hope it goes well.

Nandini: That's great. Everything will be fine now.

Manik: Yeah! Umm. Nandini I want to say something.

Nandini: Yeah say na.

Manik: Will you go on a date with me tonight?

Nandini blushed and happily said: Yes Manik. I will.

Manik happily: So be ready at 6 pm. I will pick you up. And wear something casual.

Nandini: Manik why casual?

Manik: It's a surprise. And tell Chachi that you won't come home tonight. Please make some excuse.

Nandini was worried but she happily replied: Okay Manik. See you.

Manik: I love you.

Nandini shyly: I love you more.

Manik hung up the call and Nandini started blushing as Navya was looking at her. She got up and started pacing in her room. Navya came near her.

Navya: Kya hua Nandu?

Nandini: Kya hua? Kuch bhi toh nahi.

Navya: Achaa.

Nandini: yeah! I am fine. Kuch nahi hua.

Navya: Nandu! Sach batao.

Nandini blushingly: Manik. He wants me to go on a date with him tonight.

Navya happily: Wow Nandu. You should wear white. White tum pe bohot acha lagta hai.

Nandini: But he said to wear something Casual and yeh bhi kaha hai ki rat ko ghar nahi aa paungi. But Chachi.

Navya: Chachi ki tension mat lo. I will help you with that.

Nandini hugged her in happiness and said: Thank you! Thank you Navya! You are the best.

AT 3 PM

Manik drove off to some place which seemed like an old park. He went and sat near a lake and soon fab4 also joined him. They hugged each other.

Aliya: So Manik what's up? Achanak yaha kyu bulaya?

Manik: Guys remember it was our favourite place. We used to come here every day and share our problems and play with each other.

Dhruv: Yeah! I miss those days!

Mukti: Yeah guys! Everything was so perfect then.

Manik: Yes! Everything was perfect because we were happy and we used to share everything.

Cabir: Used to? We do it today also.

Manik said looking at Mukti: No Cabir! We don't. I always say that truth won't break us but secrets will.

Aliya: What are you saying Manik?

Manik sighed and said: Guys! It's time that we share our secrets. Just say whatever you have been hiding. Just like before share your secret and no questions. To start with me, I love Nandini. And we are together now. Aliya your turn.

Aliya: Umm.. I am sorry Manik. I tried to bring Dhruv and Nandini closer as I wanted you to be mine. But now I am fine with it. Cabir your turn.

Cabir: I think I am in love with Madhubala. I mean Navya. Dhruv your turn.

Dhruv: I don't have any secret. Mukti it's your turn.

Mukti sadly: I am taking anti depressant pills.

Everyone except Manik was shocked.

Aliya: Mukti, how could you do that? Is it because of Bhai?

Mukti: Yes it is.

Cabir: Guys group hug.

They had a group hug for a long time and after breaking the hug, Manik side hugged Mukti.

Manik: Mukti you should have shared your problems with us. We are fab5 and we will always stand together no matter what. So from now on you won't take those pills. If you feel depressed just come to us and we will support you.

Aliya: Manik is right. We are always there for you.

Cabir and Dhruv also agreed.

Mukti smiled: You guys are the best. I won't take those pills from now on.

Manik: That's like my Mukti. And guys I have something for you all.

He took out 5 black coloured bands with "Best friends forever" written on it. He made everyone wear it.

Manik: So guys, this is a symbol of our friendship. And from today you will never remove it. And whenever you are on the verge of doing something wrong just see it and think about us. Just think that there are some people who love you and care about you a lot.

Everyone promised to do that. Mukti said sorry again but they hit her playfully for saying that. They sat there for a while remembering and rejoicing their childhood memories.

Mukti: Manik waise Nandini and you look perfect with each other.

Manik smiled: I know that.

Mukti: Do you really love her?

Manik: Yes I do love her a lot.

Manik suddenly remembered that he has to go on a date with Nandini tonight and it was already 5 pm. He got up abruptly.

Manik: Shit guys! I have a date with her tonight.

Aliya laughed: Then why are you waiting here. Go to you girl.

Manik: Yeah I am going. Btw, I will see you all tomorrow at my farmhouse.

Cabir: Farmhouse? Why?

Manik: I am taking her there tonight. You guys be there tomorrow till noon. And yeah bring your Madhubala and Abhi also with you all. I am running late. So, bye guys.

Saying this he drove off to his place. He changed into black jeans, white t shirt and a biker jacket and went to his garage. He touched his brand new bullet and then happily drove off to Nandini's place wearing his helmet and carrying one for Nandini too. Meanwhile, Nandini got ready wearing a light blue jeans, white tank top and a black short jacket with it. She wore her sneakers and went outside carrying her bag with her. She went out at sharp 6 pm and there he was waiting for her on her favourite bike looking hot as usual. She happily ran towards him and hugged him tightly. Manik lifted her a bit and hugged her with equal force. Breaking the hug, Manik gave her a black coloured helmet with her name written on it. He also had the same helmet with his name written on it. She was overwhelmed with this gesture. Manik sat on the bike wearing his helmet and Nandini sat behind him wearing her helmet and holding him tightly. Manik started driving across the city. They were roaming in South Bombay for an hour. They stopped in between for having pani puri according to her wish and Manik had happily agreed. They also had ice gola together. Nandini was very happy as she always wanted to ride on a bike with her prince Charming. Nandini whispered in his ear," I love you so much Manik." Manik held her hand with his hand and kissed it and said," I love you more princess."

After an hour, Manik entered into his farmhouse and parked his bike. Nandini got down and removed her helmet and Manik did the same. Manik held her hand and started walking inside his farmhouse and Nandini happily walked with him. They entered a bed room. Manik gave her a box.

Manik: Nandini, this dress is for you. Please wear it tonight. I would love to see you in it.

Nandini blushed: I will Manik. It is very pretty.

Manik: Get ready. I will be waiting for you downstairs.

Nandini simply nodded and Manik left the room. He went to another room and changed himself into a black jeans and a white shirt. He went to the pool side and looked after all the arrangements. After some time, Nandini came downstairs wearing a red short dress which was strap less with black pumps which Manik had kept for her along with her star neck piece and her hair curled up. She went down and servant gave her a pink note. It said," You look beautiful my angel. I can tell that without even seeing you. I am waiting for you at the pool side." She blushed and went towards the pool side and was mesmerized seeing all the arrangements. She saw that there were candles all around and some beautiful lanterns were hanging all over the place. She went near Manik who was standing near a table looking like a prince. Manik saw Nandini and was mesmerized with her beauty. As Nandini came towards Manik he kissed her hand and then pulled the chair for her. They both sat in front of each other and talked for a while. And then after having dinner they sat on a sofa near the pool side. No one was around them and they were enjoying their alone time. Manik held her hand and gently caressed it. Nandini looked at him with so much love in her eyes. She was observing that Manik is not getting close to her since morning. She thought that he was a true gentleman. She removed her heels and moved closer to him resting her head on his chest. Manik wrapped his arms around her shoulder. They didn't speak anything for a while and kept gazing at the stars.

Nandini suddenly moved away and the next second she sat on Manik's lap facing him, keeping her legs on the either side of his thighs. Nandini caressed his face seductively and Manik was surprised with this bold Nandini. Nandini said," Manik I love you. You really are my prince charming." Manik replies happily," I love you too my princess." Nandini kept her arms around his neck and moved closer to his face. Manik said," Are you okay Nandu? You are behaving different." Nandini said," I have never been better. And I am sorry for what I said in the morning. Just forget that." Manik said," But." Nandini said," Shhh.. Don't say anything." And she placed her lips on his lips and started kissing him passionately while digging her nails into his hair. Manik moved his hands to her waist and he also kissed her with equal passion and love. They were kissing each other wildly not wanting to leave. They stopped in between for a second and again started kissing. It happened for 3 4 times. After that, Manik made her lie on the sofa and came on top of her and started kissing her lips and then her neck. He placed many wet kisses and sucked her neck, her ear lobe and gave a love bite on her neck. He was caressing her thighs at the same time and she kept her hands on his chest and moaned in pleasure. Manik recollected her words from the morning at moved back. He stood up and went near the pool. Nandini followed him and kept her hand on his shoulder.

Nandini: Manik, what happened?

Manik: I am sorry Nandini. I just can't control myself around you.

Nandini: Then don't control. I said forget what I had told you before.

Manik: But Nandini.

Nandini: I.. I am ready for it.

Manik and Nandini looked at each other lovingly and the next second, Manik picked her up in his arms and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Manik started walking upstairs with her princess in her arms looking at him with so much of love.

PRECAP: MANAN'S ROMANTIC NIGHT.

FUN AT THE FARMHOUSE.

CHAPTER 32

Manik was carrying Nandini in his arms and all the time she was shouting to put her down but Manik didn't listen to her. So after a few minutes, she also gave up and made a cute pout to which he smiled. Manik said," That's like a good girl." Nandini turned her face away making a cute pout. Manik said," What happened princess? You won't be able to walk that's why I am carrying you." Nandini cutely said," Manik I can walk. Please put me down na." Manik said," Are you sure." Nandini just nodded like a child and he gently placed her down. As soon as, Manik put her down she ran away from there and showing her tongue to Manik and said," Manik you are a fool." Manik shouted," Nandini." And ran behind her. She was running in the whole house and Manik was chasing her. She was screaming his name all the time. After some time, Nandini noticed that Manik was not behind her so she stopped and started looking for him and slowly said," Manik where are you." Manik didn't reply and she couldn't find him anywhere. She started panicking and slowly said," Manik please bahar aa jao. I promise I won't call you a fool." Nandini was on the verge of crying but Manik slowly came from behind and caught her. She was relieved and said," Manik tum kaha chale gaye the. I was scared." Manik hugged her from behind and said," I was here only Nandini." Nandini turned around and took him in a bone crushing hug and said," Don't ever leave me like that." Manik started rubbing her back and her hair and said," I will never ever leave you." Nandini looked up and said cutely," Promise?" Manik smiled and said," Promise. Now come with me."

He started dragging her with him but Nandini stopped him and raised her hands in the air signalling him to pick her up. He happily picked her up and started walking towards their room. Nandini was moving her legs like a small baby and caressing his face with her hand and Manik was just mesmerizing her. They reached their room and Manik placed her down and she ran towards the balcony and sat their taking the support of the wall and Manik also sat beside her. She held her head and said," Manik mera sir. Sab kuch ghum raha hai." Manik said," Obviously. Tumne itna drink kiya tha." Nandini nodded her head in a no and said," No. Maine pi nahi hai. Don't you know Nandini Murthy doesn't drink." Manik chuckled looking at her and then suddenly she stood up and went in the balcony and again turned around and went to the glass door of the balcony. She touched her nose with it and Manik started adoring her cute face. She placed her hands on the door and said," There is something wrong. Seriously!" Manik said," Wow tum to Einstein nikli." And started laughing. Nandini then cutely said," Kya tumhe bhi wahi feeling ho rahi hai jo mujhe ho rahi hai?" Manik went towards her and placed his hand at the same position where she had placed her hand. He said," What feeling?" Nandini said," Kuch gadbad hai." Manik came in front of her and asked," What?" Nandini started blowing wind from her hand for herself and said," It's so hot."

She then pulled Manik towards her and said," Manik remove my clothes na. It's so hot here." She threw her hands in the air and was waiting for Manik to remove it. Manik widened his eyes and started looking at her cute face. After a few moments he thought that she is drunk that is why she must be saying it. Manik straightened up and said," Nandini come with me. Room me AC on kar dunga." Nandini smiled and said," Wow! AC.. Thanda thanda cool cool. Chalo." She held her hand and they both went inside. Manik turned on the AC and then looked at Nandini who was enjoying the cool air of the AC. After a few moments, Nandini came running towards Manik and placed her hands around his neck and he placed his hands around her waist. Nandini started kissing him and he also kissed her back. After a few minutes they broke the kiss and Nandini started removing his t shirt and threw it on the floor. Manik was just looking at her while she was busy staring at his chest. Nandini said," You are so hot Manik." She looked up and raised her hands in the air and said," Now your turn Manik." Manik pulled her closer and then kissed on her neck and slowly moved his hands to the hem of her top. He slowly started removing it and then threw it on the floor. He touched her bare upper body gently and was admiring her. He slowly moved his lips towards her breast and started kissing them over her bra and then licked her cleavage. Nandini moaned in pleasure and started pulling him towards her by placing her hands on his head. Manik moved away and then crashed on her lips. They were kissing hungrily and wildly not wanting to leave each other. After breaking the kiss, Nandini started kissing and licking his chest and while doing this she started removing his shorts. At the same time, he also started removing her pyjama. Soon they were standing in front of each other just wearing their undergarments. Manik pulled her closer by placing his hands on her buttocks and started pressing them and she could feel his hardness. He was kissing all over his neck and she was caressing his back.

After some time, Nandini pushed him a bit and they fell on the bed. Nandini was on top of him. Nandini started kissing his neck and chest and then sealed his lips with her lips. Manik swiftly turned her around and did the same. He kissed on her neck where he could see the marks he gave her. After a few moments, Manik moved his fingers inside her panty and started rubbing her. She was all wet and he was hard. He started rubbing her as fast as possible and she started moaning in pleasure and all the time she was saying that he should not stop. Manik was loving this but he came back to his senses and thought," She is drunk and she is not in her senses. I think I should stop here. I can't do it without her permission." Manik slowed down his speed and then slowly stopped it. He lied down beside her and she stared at him confusingly. She said making a pout," Why did you stop?" Manik caressed her face and said," You are drunk Nandini. And I can't do it without your permission." Nandini said," Manik please don't stop it." Manik placed his finger on her lips and said," Shh.. You are not in your senses. And moreover I want you to be in your senses when I make love to you. Now we should sleep." Without letting her speak anything he took her clothes from the floor and gave it to her but she refused and said that she wanted to sleep like this with him. He agreed and they both slept peacefully hugging each other under one blanket.

NEXT MORNING

It was 9 am in the morning when Nandini woke up due to the sun rays falling on her. She rubbed her eyes and then saw Manik's cute baby like face which was resting on her chest. She could feel his warm breathe on her cleavage. Her head was paining a lot due to drinking and she could remember only some things from yesterday night. She remembered how she was running and Manik was chasing her and then she remembered about their romantic night. She blushed thinking about it and then she remembered what Manik had said. She was very happy that Manik respected her so much that he wouldn't do anything wrong with her. She kissed his hair gently and then keeping his head on the pillow and removing his hands around her waist, she went towards the washroom. She freshened up and came out wearing a robe which was open. Manik woke up when he sensed that Nandini was not there. He opened his eyes and saw Nandini in front of the mirror wearing a robe whose knot wasn't tied. He wore his shorts and then hugged her from behind and said," Good morning." She sweetly replied," Good morning baby." Manik was surprised listening to that word. Nandini for the first time had called him with that name. It was new for him but he loved it. Manik gently caressed her bare belly and said," How is your head ache?" Nandini said," My head is paining a lot." Manik started worrying and then turned her around. He said," Don't worry. Have some black coffee and if the pain doesn't go away I will call a doctor for you." Nandini smiled and said," No need to call a doctor. I will be fine." Manik placed a kiss on her forehead and said," I will if it's necessary. Wait for a while. I will freshen up and make some coffee for you." Manik went to the washroom pecking on her lips. Nandini started smiling and then wore her clothes which were lying on the floor. Manik came back and wearing his t shirt went towards the kitchen. Nandini also followed him and they together made some coffee for everyone. Soon, everyone else also came down and Cabir and Mukti also woke up and everyone had coffee. They were sitting in the living room.

Aliya: So guys. What is the plan?

Mukti said while holding her head: I just want to sleep the whole day.

Manik: That is not a problem. We can spent the rest of the day in our respective rooms. (He winked at Nandini)

Nandini hit him playfully and said: No guys. We are not spending the whole day like couch potatoes.

Cabir: But what to do?

Nandini: I have an idea. We will have lunch here itself and then we can go to..Umm..

Cabir: Exactly. Hum kaha jayenge.

Manik: Chill guys! I have a plan. Let's have lunch and then we will go.

Dhruv: But where?

Manik: It's a surprise. Get ready and we will leave after lunch.

He took out his cell phone and made some calls. He was talking with someone and came back with a smile on his face.

Manik: You guys are still here. Get ready!

Everyone got up and went upstairs to get ready. All the girls started going together in a room. They were about to enter their room but Manik came running behind them and called Nandini.

Nandini: Kya hua Manik?

Manik smirked: Where are you going? Humara room yaha hai.

He dragged her without giving her a chance to speak and the girls started smiling and then they also went inside their room. They started discussing about what to wear and stuff. Aliya was looking at herself in the mirror holding a dress.

Mukti: Aliya what do you think about Manik and Nandini?

Aliya: I think they are perfect for each other. Why are you asking that?

Mukti: Because you know you have always loved him and now you are fine with it. That's why I was asking.

Aliya: I did love him. But now things have changed. (She started blushing thinking about Dhruv)

Mukti: And how can I forget! You kissed Dhruv?

Navya shocked: Dhruv?

Aliya sat with them and said: I don't know what I feel about him. He was always there for me whenever I needed someone and he always supported me. I guess I am falling for him. (She started blushing)

Mukti: Aww.. You are blushing.

Navya kept her hand on her shoulder: I think you should tell me what you feel before it's too late.

Aliya: Hmm.. But what about your feelings for Cabir?

Navya shocked: What feelings? Cabir?

Saying this she went inside the room blushing and it didn't go unnoticed by Aliya and Mukti. They hi fived each other and went to get ready.

Meanwhile, Manik and Nandini were in their room. Manik just casually pulled her with him and he was looking for his clothes in the cupboard. Nandini walked towards him, folding her hands across her chest and stood in front of him making an angry pout.

Manik: What?

Nandini: What was that?

Manik: What are you talking about?

Nandini: Why did you pull me into the room in front of everyone? What would they think?

Manik: Umm.. Let me guess! They would think that..

Nandini interrupted: Manik! You can't do that. Wo log kya soch rahe honge? That we are sharing a room and what not! Tumhe sabke samne aisi bate karte waqt koi problem nahi hoti but I feel uncomfortable. You should

Manik was just looking at her while she was talking and the next second he crashed on her lips and started kissing her and soon she also responded. They kissed for a while and broke the kiss.

Manik: Sometimes you talk too much!

Nandini just started blushing and then without saying anything went inside the washroom and Manik followed her. Nandini didn't say anything even if he entered. She went in the shower area and started taking off her clothes. Manik knocked on the glass door without looking there. Nandini held his hand and pulled him inside. Manik was shocked to see Nandini standing in front of him only wearing her undergarments. She started caressing his face lovingly and said," I love you Manik and I trust you completely and blindly." Manik was very happy hearing that and he cupped her face and said," I love you more baby." Nandini tilted her face and rested it on his palm. She took off his clothes and he turned on the shower. They were standing under the shower together and suddenly Nandini hugged him tightly and he also hugged her with equal force. After breaking the hug, Nandini took the loofah and put body wash on it and started rubbing Manik's body with slowly and gently. At the same time, Manik removed her under garments and he also did the same. After they were done, Manik brought two towels and gave it one to Nandini. She started drying Manik's body with one towel and he also did the same. Nandini drapped the towel around her chest and Manik drapped it around his waist and both came out. Manik took out clothes for him and for Nandini too. Nandini felt very happy as he had arranged everything perfectly. She wore a navy blue lacy dress which was half sleeved and had a brown belt. She came out of the washroom and saw Manik wearing white jeans, light pink plain t shirt. He was adjusting his hair when Nandini came near him and took his white blazer which was kept on the chair beside him. She made him wear the blazer and then stood in front of him caressing his blazer. Manik then made her wear her star neck piece. He then cupped her face and placed a kiss on her forehead and gently asked," Chale?" Nandini simply nodded and they went out of the room holding hands. Everyone was already waiting for them and as they arrived everyone started teasing them.

Cabir: Finally they arrive! Kitna time lagta hai tum dono ko?

Mukti: Cabir! Yeh kya question tha! They might be busy na. Ek room me couples kya karte hain!

Cabir: Ohh! So the weather must be hot in there!

Aliya: Stop it you guys!

Everyone got seated on the dining table and started having lunch. They finished their lunch with lots of talks and leg pulling. After having lunch, everyone went out of the farmhouse and were surprised seeing two vintage open roof cars waiting for them. Manik just smiled looking at everyone's happy faces. Manik drove one car and Cabir took the other one. Manik wore his sun glasses and started driving the car. Nandini was sitting beside him and Dhrulya were at the back seats. In the other car, Cavya were sitting on the front seats and Mukbhi on the back seats. Cabir's car was following Manik's car. They all enjoyed the ride while singing songs and talking with each other. Soon they reached near a lake which was very beautiful. The weather was pleasant and cool breeze was flowing. There were very less people around and it was a very peaceful area. It was the Pavana Lake of Lonavala. Nandini was always fond of such places and Manik knew it very well. He opened the door for Nandini and she walked out with him holding his hand. Everyone got down and started enjoying. They just walked around the lake peacefully without making any noise just enjoying the beautiful scenery. Manik and Nandini were walking hand in hand away from the others while Aliya and Dhruv were also away from the others standing near the lake. Dhruv was behaving different thought Aliya. He was not looking towards her and this was annoying her.

Aliya: What is wrong with you Dhruv?

Dhruv: Nothing. What is wrong?

Aliya just turned away her face. Dhruv said to himself," Yeh kya kar diya maine! She is angry now. But how can I explain her that I love her so much and I am just nervous." Aliya just walked away from there and Dhruv went behind her gathering all the courage. He held her hand and pulled her closer. He pulled out something from his pocket. It was a beautiful flower made of guitar strings. Dhruv held it in front of her and said," Aliya I don't know how to say this. I am just bad at expressing my feelings. I just want to say that you have been my best friend since a long time and all the time spent with you is very special. I love you Aliya. I know you would want a grand proposal but my love is true. Will you be mine?" Aliya had tears in her eyes and she just said," Yes. Yes. Yes Dhruv! I love you too. I am all yours." Dhruv shyly smiled and put the rose in her hair. He moved towards her and kissed her lips softly by keeping his hands on her waist and she also responded back with passion and kept her hands on his face. They were lost in each other forgetting about the others. They broke the kiss when they heard their friends shouting and hooting for them. MaNan were lost in each other but when they heard some noises they looked around and saw Dhrulya kissing and they also started cheering for them. Dhruv and Aliya just blushed and started walking holding hands. After some time, everyone came near each other and stated teasing the couples.

After some time, Manik got a call. He was very happy after receiving the call and was very excited. He told everyone to come at an XYZ place taking both the cars. And then he said," Nandini come with me. I have a surprise for you." He closed her eyes with his hands and started walking. Everyone else looked around and they were surprised seeing his surprise.

Aliya: Manik has changed so much na!

Cabir: Yes!

Navya: Yeh toh pyaar ka asar hai.

Abhi: Nandini is like my little sister and she has got her true love. I am so happy for her!

At the same time, Manik brought her a little away from the others and opened her eyes. She was so happy. She saw a hot air balloon and the balloon had a picture printed on it. It was a picture of Manik and Nandini. And below the picture it was written," I love you princess." She had tears in her eyes and she looked at Manik with a big smile on her face and Manik was happy seeing that she liked he surprise. Manik placed his hand in front of her and said," Will you come with me?" Nandini held his hand immediately and said," Of course." Manik helped her getting in the hot air balloon and he also entered it after her. Soon, they were flying in the air slowly. As soon as they were at a good height, Manik pulled her closer and cupped her face. She kept her hands on his shoulder. He placed his lips on her lips and started kissing her slowly yet passionately. Nandini also responded with equal passion. They broke the kiss and stood in the same position touching their foreheads and were smiling. Cavya, Dhrulya and Mukbhi were smiling looking at the couple and they also drove off from there. Meanwhile, Manik said," It is one of my wishes to kiss you up in the sky." Nandini said," This experience was amazing." Manik said," It is just the beginning baby. There is lot more to come." Nandini just blushed and said," You are the best thing that has happened to me." Manik said," You too. I love you so much." Nandini said," I love you more."

They were enjoying their hot air balloon ride and also took some pictures. After some time, Nandini raised her hands in the air enjoying the cool breeze and Manik came from behind and held her hands in the same position. After some time, they started going down and reached a place where the others were already present. Their balloon landed safely and they got down from it. A man came towards them Manik gave him some money. It was now evening time. The sun was about to set. The view from that point was very beautiful.

Cabir: Ab aur romantic jagah pe mat le jana. Thoda humara bhi khayal kar yar Manik.

Manik smirked: Chill man! Now we are going to an amazing place. You won't be bored for sure.

Cabir: I hope so.

Manik and Cabir started driving their respective cars and soon they reached a place which was a little crowded. They parked their cars and entered inside. It was like a pub but not exactly a pub. It was a decent place where all the teenagers and young adults were present. They got seated and everyone was excited seeing such an amazing place.

Cabir happily: Now this is some real fun!

Mukti: Oh yes! Where are the drinks?

Manik: Cabir and Mukti no drinks for tonight. Let's enjoy for real.

Aliya: I think he is right. We drink every time. Let's party this time without drinks.

Manik: Yeah! And sometimes kuch kuch logo ko sambhalna bhi mushkil hojata hai.

Nandini hit him playfully and everyone chuckled.

Mukti: So what is the plan?

Manik: Tonight there is a karaoke night here. So I thought it would be fun having a new experience.

Cabir: Wow! Karaoke! That's awesome man!

Navya: Karaoke kya hota hai? I have never done it.

Nandini: Navya it is just that music will play in the background and lyrics are shown to you and you have to sing.

Navya: Wow! It will be fun.

Manik: So guys! Everyone has to sing. No excuses!

Dhruv: Yes! It is a great plan buddy.

Manik just smiled and they ordered for some starters and soft drinks. They had it and after some time, the host announced that the karaoke night has started. And anyone is welcome to sing. Manik was the first one to sing. He went to the stage as soon as the announcement was made. He told something to the host and he happily agreed. The music started playing and Manik said in the mike," This one is for you Nandini. I love you." Everyone started cheering and Nandini started blushing. Manik started singing. He sang the song Pal Pal dil ke pas of Sanam puri. He sang the whole song while looking at Nandini. After the song was over Nandini ran towards him and hugged him tightly and the crowd cheered for the couple. Nandini took the mike after breaking the hug and said," I love you more and this song is just for you." Manik smiled and went back to his seat. The music started playing and Nandini started singing the female version of Chahun main ya na. After the performance everyone started cheering and clapping and Manik was feeling proud of her girl. Some other people also sang songs and now Dhruv and Aliya sang a duo song which was Tumko toh aana hi tha zindagi mein. Everyone praised them a lot. After their performance, some other people were singing and they had some food. Now, everyone forced Abhi to sing but he refused saying that he is not a good singer. But he was forced by everyone so much that at last he accepted and went on the stage. He sang the song Mere sapno ki rani Kab aayegi tu By Sanam Puri. He was looking at Mukti while singing. He sang the song very nicely. Mukti was impressed with him. Even if he wasn't a professional singer but he did a great job. Now it was Mukti's turn. She went on the stage with full attitude and sang the song Dhunki song from Mere Brother ki Dulhan. The crowd cheered for her a lot and some guys couldn't take their eyes off her but she went towards her face without even giving a look to them. Now it was Navya's turn and she went on the stage and took the mike in her hand. She said," This song is for the one who has always played pranks with me and I hated him at first. But now I know that he is one of the nicest guys and I love him. This song is for my love by her very own Madhubala." Everyone turned towards Cabir but he was busy staring at her Madhubala. Navya started singing while looking at Cabir and remembering all the moments spent with him.

Kisi ko sapna lagey tu
Kisi ko behti hawaa
Kisi ko bas baaton mein
Kare pal mein yahaan wahaan
Kisi ke sau jhoot sun le
Kisi ka sacch bhi gunaah
Kisi ki bas yaadon mein
Kare hulchul saara jahaan
Te amo me te amo
Tu chhaanv hai, tu dhoop hai
Te amo me te amo
Tere hazaron roop hai
Koi samjha nahin
Jo bhi hai bas khoob hai
Falling so crazy in love
Te amo me te amo
Tu chhaanv hai, tu dhoop hai
Te amo me te amo
Tere hazaaron roop hai

Falling so crazy, falling so crazy in love.
Falling so crazy, falling so crazy in love.
Falling so crazy, falling so crazy in love.

Cabir just got up from his seat and went on the stage. As soon as he reached the stage he cupped her face and started kissing her in front of everyone. Their friends started cheering for them while the crowd also joined them. After breaking the kiss, Cabir whispered in her ear," I LOVE YOU TOO MADHUBALA." Navya just blushed and then Cabir took the mike and started singing.

Ho..
Ho ho ho...
hmm hmm...

Woh dekhne mein kaisi seedhi-saadi lagti
Hai bolti ki woh toh kuch nahi samajhti
Andar se kitni tez hai
Kabhi ajeeb si, kabhi haseen lagti
Kabhi kisi kitaab ka hai scene lagti
Philosophy ka craze hai
Ho.. Kehti hai yeh ik phase hai [x2 times]

Ho.. Kehti hai yeh ik phase hai
lpny lyrics at www.lyricsmint.com
Shh..pa pa pa...para
pa pa pa...para...ra..ra

Ye kahaan main aa gaya ?!
Bolo ye kaisa ye teyaar hai
Dil kisi ka ho gaya
Naa isspe ikhtaiyar hai
Karun toh kya karun ?
Kahun toh kya kahun ?
Ye gaana bhi toh usko paas laane ka bahana hai
Woh chhup-chhup mere dil ke raaz kholti
Haan takiye mein mere khwaab bhi tatolati
Possessiveness ka case hai

Jaaan-e-jaan jaan-e-mann
Toh har gaane mein aata hai
Parwana Romio har ladka hi bann jaata hai
Likhu toh kya likhu?
Banu toh kya banu?
Yeh filmon mein ladka hi kyun ladki ko phansata hai?
Naa chahoon bhi toh main sabhi woh kar jaata hoon
Woh aaye saamne toh main sudhar jaata hoon
Ladki ek full-on chase hai
Ho kehti hai yeh ek phase hai

Woh dekhne mein kaisi seedhi-saadi lagti
Hai bolti ki woh toh kuch nahi samajhti
Andar se kitni tez hai
Kabhi ajeeb si, kabhi haseen lagti
Kabhi kisi kitaab ka hai scene lagti
Philosophy ka craze hai
Ho.. Kehti hai yeh ik phase hai [x2 times]
Haan Kehti hai yeh ik phase hai
Auooo... auooo...
Wooo he he :)

Oh! I hate making love songs...

He finished the song and everyone cheered for him. He went near his friends who just hugged him ad Navya the new couple of their group. They were teasing and pulling legs of each other. They had the main course and went out after enjoying many other performances. It was an amazing day for all of them. All were tired and they went to the farmhouse. As soon as they reached their, Aliya and Mukti dozed off in their room, Dhruv and Abhi went to their room and slept. MaNan entered their room while Cabir took Navya to his room. As soon as they reached their room, Cabir started kissing her passionately and they fell on the bed while kissing. Navya was on top of him and he then fastly turned her around and came over her. He started kissing her lips and her neck. After some time, Navya did the same. They both started taking off each other's clothes and soon they were naked and kissing each other wildly. Cabir put on the protection and entered her slowly which hurt her at first and she clutched his shoulder leaving some marks of her nails but soon she started enjoying and was moaning in pleasure.

Meanwhile, Manik was in the washroom and Nandini was in the room taking off her accessories. She then took off her dress and looked herself in the mirror. She was wearing a red push up bra and a matching panty. She was blushing hard when she remembered that Manik had bought all this for her. She was looking at herself in the mirror and then started wearing her night dress. But she thought of giving a surprise to Manik. She went near the bed and sat on the bed taking the support of the pillows. Manik came out wearing his shorts only and was surprised to see Nandini waiting for him on the bed looking very hot. She was wearing only her undergarments and as soon as he went near her she gave a shy smile to him. Manik lied down on his left hand and was admiring her. He caressed her smooth thighs and then started kissing her slowly while palming her breasts and soon he pulled her towards him and he came over her. After ripping off each other's clothes, he started making love to her and she started moaning in pleasure. After some hours, they slept peacefully in each other's arms. She placed her head on his chest and he wrapped his arms around her and they slept peacefully feeling each other's warmth.

PRECAP: MUKBHI'S FIRST KISS.

P.S.: I know the drunken Nandini part is not as good as it was shown in the show. But I tried my best. And I also know it can't be better than what was shown in the show. So I hope you guys still like it. Okay Thanks Bye.