CHAPTER 37
NEXT MORNING
Manik and Nandini reached the music room sharp at 7 am and wished good morning to each other by a hug followed by a soft kiss. They started practicing and this time Manik was not getting angry and was explaining her everything properly and calmly. After 45 minutes of continuous practicing Manik told her that they will continue tomorrow as she is a beginner. Nandini happily agreed and placed his guitar down. She hugged Manik and he also hugged her back. Meanwhile, Abhi was standing outside Mukti's room and was very confused. He wanted to approach her but he couldn't. He wanted an answer for his confession but he very well knew that she was scared. He had given her time and space but deep down he wanted her to confess whatever she feels. He wanted to go inside but he decided against it and went in the school and started roaming here and there. At the same, MaNan were still hugging each other passionately and then breaking the hug they rested their foreheads on each other, feeling each other's warm breaths. Manik then cupped her face and then slowly moved his hands down to her neck and then her shoulders. He started kissing her near her neck and moved upwards and gave a love bite and she moaned his name. He then kissed the spot which had turned blood red. He slid her shirt towards her shoulder and then kissed her neck passionately giving love bites to her placing his one hand on her shoulder and the other on her waist.
She blushed even more and Manik looked at her passionately. He then touched the spots where he had given love bites and his face expression changed into a sad one. Nandini asked," Kya hua Manik?" Manik sadly said," I have given so many love bites to you and your neck has turned all red. I am sorry. It must be hurting you na?" Nandini smiled and then tip toed to match his height. She pulled him closer by holding his shirt and started giving him love bites all over his neck and near his shoulder. She moved away and said while blushing," Does it hurt you Manik?" Manik said," Not at all. Infact I love it when you bite me. And these marks are the sign of your love." Nandini happily said," Exactly! For me also these marks are a sign of your love. And I always want such marks on my body given by my monster." Manik just smiled at her answer and cupped her face and moved closer to her lips while she placed her hands on his chest. They were about to kiss when Abhi entered the music room and as soon as he saw them he said while closing his eyes," Oh! I am sorry. I didn't see anything." MaNan moved away and looked here and there and Abhi slowly opened his eyes and as he saw them embarrased he moved towards them. Nandini was blushing hard and Manik was looking here and there and tapping his foot. Nandini tried to hide her blush and said," Good morning Abhi." Abhi said," Good Morning baby doll."
Manik who was looking here and there turned his face towards Abhi and as soon as Abhi saw his angry face he said," Manik no offence. She is like my little sister." Manik just smiled and Nandini said," Abhi tum yaha?" Abhi smirked and said," Kyu? Yeh tum dono ka personal spot hai kya?" Nandini said," Abhi please." Abhi just smiled and then suddenly he remembered about Mukti so his face expression turned into a sad one. Nandini noticed this and she signalled Manik with her eyes to look at him. Manik also thought that he was sad. Nandini kept her hand on his shoulder and asked: Abhi are you fine.
Abhi said:Yes! Mujhe kya hoga
Nandini: Abhi don't lie to me. I know you. Something is definetely troubling you.
Abhi sighed: Mukti.
Manik: What Mukti? Is she fine?
Abhi: Relax Manik! She is fine.
Nandini: Then what's the problem?
Abhi: I told her that I love her and she said she needs time. I am giving her time but Mai impatient ho raha hu.
Manik: Okay so you want to know what she feels about you.
Abhi: Yes! I mean I don't want her to rush into anything. Mai bas yeh jan na chahta hu ki wo sachme kuch feel karti hai ya nahi.
Nandini: We will help you Abhi.
Manik: But how?
Nandini smirked: I know what to do. Iske liye we need a girl who would flirt with you in front of Mukti. And if she is jealous then bingo!
Abhi and Manik: Really?
Nandini excitedly: Yes really! I am a girl and I have gone through this. Don't you remember Manik?
Manik: Oh yes! But Abhi I am warning you it can be dangerous. Nandini dikhti choti si hai but hai bohot dangerous. And Mukti to you know right?
Nandini angrily: Accha! I am dangerous eh?
Abhi: Guys please fight later. Mera problem solve kare?
Manik: Okay. Let's go to the canteen.
Nandini: But assembly?
Manik: We have to make a plan. So aaj miss karte hai.
Abhi: Okay bro! Let's go.
MaNan and Abhi left the music room and they go towards the canteen. Manik was thinking something and looking around while AbhiNi were just looking at her. Suddenly, Manik pointed towards a girl and said," Hey you! Come here." That girl wearing a super short skirt was standing with her friends was shocked and at the same time her friends started teasing her and she smirked. She came near Manik and said," Ye..Yes Manik."
Manik: What's your name?
The girl: Riya. Riya kapoor.
Manik: Okay! So riya you have to do a task.
Riya shocked: What task?
Manik: You have to flirt with Abhi whenever Mukti is around and for that you will be free from fab5 forever.
Riya happliy: Oh yes Manik! I can do anything for you.
Saying this she moved towards Manik and placed her one hand on Manik's chest and the other hand caressed his face. Nandini was fuming with anger and Manik was about to push her away when Nandini held her hand which was on his chest and pushed her away from her man. She looked at her with eyes full of anger.
Nandini angrily: Hey you miss whatever tumhe Abhi ke sath flirt karne bola hai. Not with Manik. So keep your hands off him. Do you get that?
Riya: What is your problem girl? Is he your boyfriend?
Nandini: Yes he is! And jo bola hai wo karo. Or else get the hell out of here!
Riya: Whatever! I will do that task. Only for Manik.
She winked at Manik and left giving and angry stare to Nandini. Manik was smirking while Abhi was shocked to see this side of Nandini. Nandini gave both of them a 'what' look.
Manik: Dekha Abhi. I told you she is dangerous.
Abhi: Yes! I have seen the jealous Nandini for the first time. Anyways yeh itni gussa hogayi to pata nahi Mukti mera kya hal karegi.
Manik: Yeah! Best of luck dude! But Nandini is no less. She is the mini version of a monster.
Nandini made a cute pout: Manik! I am not talking with you. Arghhh.. just bye.
She was about to go when Manik pulled her and hugged her tightly and said," I was kidding baby. You are an angel." Nandini just smiled and hit his back playfully while hugging him and Abhi smiled looking at them. They broke the hug and Manik kissed on her forehead and she blushed looking at him. Abhi cleared his throat to bring these love birds out of their dream land. MaNan straightened up and soon the canteen filled up with students. MaNan and Abhi sat with the rest of their friends on their usual table .
Dhruv: Tum dono assembly kyu miss ki?
Manik and Nandini opened their mouths to speak but they were shut by Cabir.
Cabir: Aree Dhruv ye kaisa sawal hai? Obviously kahi pe romance kar rahe honge.
Mukti: Han right Cabir. Manik tujhe rat kam pad jati hai kya jo subah bhi romance shuru kar deta hai.
They expected them to get embarrassed but what they saw was completely opposite to it. Manik wrapped his hand around Nandini's shoulder and pulled her closer. He looked at her lovingly.
Manik: You are right Mukti. We both just can't get enough of each other.
Manik then smirked looking at the others and then they expected Nandini to shy away but that day wasn't lucky for them. Nandini snuggled closer to him keeping her hand on his stomach and her head on his chest.
Nandini: Yes. He is right.
Manik smiled and kissed on her head and everyone else just started eating their food accepting their defeat. MaNan looked at each other and smiled. Manik touched his forehead with her and then they started eating together and feeding each other. After a few minutes, Abhi went to get some water and riya intentionally bumped into him and her bag fell down. Abhi helped her and was about to go when Riya came in front of him and started flirting with him. Mukti looked there and saw a girl whose hand was on Abhi's face caressing it and Abhi was smiling. Mukti was burning with jealousy and looking at them with anger. MaNan were happy that their plan was working. Mukti clutched the spoon in her hand and then left as she saw Abhi and Riya talking and laughing together.
Everyone was shocked except MaNan and at the same time Abhi was scared as Mukti left giving him an angry stare. He moved away from Riya as soon as Mukti left and she also went away from there. Everyone went to the classroom after having breakfast. MaNan, Cavya? Muklya sat together and Dhruv sat with Abhi. Mukti was still angry and she said to herself," Why the hell was Abhi so close to that Girl? Wo flirt kar rahi thi and he was smiling? Arghh. I am gonna kill him." She took out her anger on the pages by scribbling anything on it. Aliya sensed her awkward behaviour but she decided not to ask her. It was lunch time now and everyone was moving towards the canteen when Riya again came there and hugged Abhi and he started smiling. They broke the hug but Riya was caressing his hand.
Abhi: Hi riya! What's up?
Riya: Nothing. I am just bored. Abhi: Same here.
Riya: I have an idea. Let's bunk the classes and we can go and chill somewhere. And we can get to know more about each other.
Abhi: Yeah! That's a great idea. Guys I will see you later. Bye.
Mukti was pissed off so she left from there saying that she was not feeling well. As soon as she left Abhi moved away from Riya and told her that her work is over and thanked her. She left from there and the others except MaNan looked at him confusingly. They went to the canteen and started talking and eating.
Cabir: Yeh sab kya tha? Why is Mukti behaving so weird?
Aliya: Ya Cabir is right. She is behaving weird from morning.
Abhi: Actually it's because of me. (He explained everything.)
Cabir: So Mukti is jealous. That is something new. Dude she loves you.
Aliya: Yes obvio she does. We have never seen her being jealous.
Abhi: So i guess my plan is working. I hope she confesses it soon.
Everyone smiled and finished their lunch soon. They attended the other classes and went back to their rooms.
IN THE EVENING
It was 7 pm in the evening when Mukti went outside her room to roam around. She said to herself," Why was I so jealous seeing Abhi with someone else? Mujhe kabhi aisa feel nahi hua about anyone. I love him. I love him so much that I can't see him with anyone else." She was in deep thoughts when someone pulled her inside a classroom. She was scared at first but left a sigh of relief when she saw Abhi. Abhi pulled her closer by holding her waist and she was lost in his eyes. Suddenly she remembered about Riya and tried to get out of his grip. Abhi was not letting her go even if she was trying hard.
Abhi: Mukti stop it! Aise behave kyu kar rahi ho tum?
Mukti: Mai aise kyu behave kar rahu hu? I should ask that question.
Abhi: What have I done?
Mukti: What were you doing with thay bimbo?
Abhi smirked: Oh! So Mukti is jealous eh?
Mukti: Jealous and me? Never! Just leave me.
Abhi: Mukti stop lying. And say the truth.(Abhi made her look into his eyes)
Mukti: Yes I was jealous.
Abhi: Why?
Mukti: Because.. because I can't see you with anyone else and I.. I..
Abhi: Speak what your heart says.
Mukti: I love you.
She said a plain and simple I love you and kept looking into his eyes and he was also doing the same. Abhi pulled her closer and said," I love you too." She also moved closer by keeping her hands around his neck and started kissing him and he also responded with equal passion. They broke the kiss and hugged each other tightly. Mukti rested her head on his chest and he caressed her hair and then kissed it. After breaking the hug,
Mukti: Btw yeh sab riya ke sath drama kyu kiya?
Abhi: Woh. I wanted to see that you get jealous or not. Manik and Nandini helped me.
Mukti: W*F! Manik tu to gaya aaj. Let's go.
Saying this she dragged him out and to her surprise all her friends were waiting outside. She looked at Manik angrily and he thought that he would be dead till now if looks could kill. Manik hid behind Nandini and made a puppy face. Everyone chuckled looking at his cute antics and then Mukti too joined them forgetting her anger. Manik stood beside Nandini as he saw Mukti was not angry now. Mukti punched him playfully on his shoulder.
Mukti: Manik you and your crazy plans. But it worked like always.
Manik: I knew that it would work. But Nandini was behind this master plan.
Mukti: Oh! So Manik ke sath rehke Nandini bhi aisi hogayi hai.
Manik just smirked and Nandini smiled looking at her and then everyone congratulated the new couple and then went to have dinner. At the time of dinner, all the couples sat together. MaNan were feeding each other in between while Dhrulya were holding hands below the table. Mukti wasn't that romantic so she was just having her food while Abhi also did the same. But they were stealing glances of each other. At the same time, Cabir started rubbing his foot on Navya's leg and she blushed looking at him. After dinner, they went to NavNi's room to spend some time together. Everyone settled on the floor in a round.
Cabir: Guys let's play truth and dare.
Navya excitedly: Han han. Truth and dare ye mera favourite game. Once when I was playing with my cousins I was told to eat 10 plates of pani puri.
Everyone chuckled at her answer. And then Mukti controlled her laughter.
Mukti: Navya. That's not how we play. If it's not dirty it's not fun.
Cabir: Oh yes! Nandu ek empty bottle hogi?
Nandini: Ya Cabir. I will just bring it.
She stood up and went near her side table and brought a empty bottle. She tied up her hair in a messy bun and sat next to Manik. Manik looked at her sadly as she tied her hair but she made a puppy face and signaled him that she was irritated with her hair and wanted to tie it. Manik just blinked his eyes and smiled at her.
Cabir: Tum dono ki isharo wali baate hogayi ho to game start kare?
Manik: yeah! Start kar na.
Cabir spinned the bottle and it pointed towards Dhruv and he chose Truth.
Nandini: I will ask. Umm. If Aliya was not so beautiful like she is then would you love her in the same way?
Dhruv held Aliya's hand: Yes obviously! I love her not because of her beauty but because of her beautiful and pure heart, her childishness and her innocence.
Everyone just looked at them with awe and Aliya kissed on Dhruv's cheek while blushing. Cabir spinned the bottle and it pointed towards Nandini and she chose dare. Cabir and Mukti smirked looking at each other and Manik face palmed himself looking at the evil twins.
Cabir: So Nandu meri junglii billi. Dare eh? Mukti tu bata kya karna chahiye iske sath?
Mukti smirked: So Nandini kiss Manik right here right now.
Nandini shocked: What?
Cabir: Yes!
Mukti: You have to do it.
Nandini looked at Manik who was dreamily looking at her. She sighed and pulled him closer by holding his t shirt and brought his face in front of her so that no one could see their kiss. She tilted her face and placed her lips on his and kissed him softly and Manik also kissed her back. They broke the kiss as they were not alone. Nandini blushed and Manik was staring at her. Everyone was shocked as they didn't expect Nandini to take such a bold step. Moving on in the game, this time the bottle pointed towards Abhi and he chose truth.
Navya: Abhi ye batao tumhe Mukti se pyaar kab hua?
Abhi: I exactly don't know when I fell for her. I just know that the first time I saw her I fell for her beauty but then slowly I got to know her and I fell for her innocence, her pure heart. I fell for her cute antics, her carefree attitude, her cute frowns and her smile. Her beautiful smile is one of the biggest reasons that I fell in love with Mukti.
Mukti smiled looking at him and he gave a shy smile. Everyone looked at them in awe and then Cabir spinned the bottle which pointed towards him. He obviously chose dare and Manik smirked devilishly.
Manik: So Cabir! You have to dance on an item song.
Cabir: What the f**k! Item song?
Manik: Yes. Tu sabko dare deta firta hai na. So now your turn.
Cabir: Yeh nainsafi hai. Humne Nandini ko itna accha dare diya. Aur tu!
Manik: Wo to hai. I am thankful for that. But you have to do it.
Cabir: Fine.
He stood up and Manik played a song on his mobile. It was Chikni Chameli from Agnipath. Cabir was dancing like a total item girl and everyone enjoyed his performance. He sat down beside Navya and everyone praised him a lot. Cabir again spinned the bottle and it pointed towards Manik. Manik also chose dare and Cabir smirked.
Cabir: Manik baba mai tera saccha dost hu isiliye kuch accha dare deta hu. So propose Nandini in front of us.
Manik immediately got up and gave Nandini his hand and she stood up holding his hand. He played some soft music in the background and knelt down in front of her holding her hand and gently caressing it. Nandini was looking straight into his ocean like deep and chocolaty brown eyes full of love only for her princess.
Manik: Nandini you are my angel, my princess and my soulmate. Right from childhood I have always loved you but at that time it was innocent love for my best friend. But when we met again my life filled with happiness and colours of love. You light up my world like the stars light up the sky. I have never ever loved anyone like I love you. You are my princess and I wish to fulfill all your wishes even before you demand. Your wish and it's my command. I used to believe that true love didn't exist untill you came in my life again like an angel. And moreover we have fireflies which symbolise our true love when they shine. ( he pointed towards her shining fireflies.) I love you to the moon and back. I Manik Malhotra want to spend the rest of my life with you. So, Nandini Murthy will you be mine forever? (He kissed her hand)
Nandini had tears in her eyes. Her heart was dancing in joy and she immediately knelt in front of him and cupped his face.
Nandini: I love you too Manik. I love you more and more everyday even if it's possible to love someone that much. And yes I Nandini Murthy would love to spend my entire life with you.
Manik smilied and kissed away the tear that just rolled down on her right cheek.
Manik: And I don't ever want you to shed a single drop of tear.
Nandini blushed and Manik said: I love it when you blush. It makes your skin glow more and more.
Nandini blushed: Only you have that magic to make me blush.
Manik moved his hands towards her hair and swiftly opened the bun and her long silky hair fell on her shoulders. He tucked her hair behind her ear and said," And I love your hair." Nandini blushed listening to it.
Everyone else just looked at the lovely couple with broad smiles on their faces. MaNan sat down realising that they were not alone. Now Manik was holding Nandini close to him wrapping his arms around her and she rested her head on his chest.
The game continued for some time and then everyone decided to go back to their rooms. Manik left hugging Nandini tightly and she also hugged him with equal force. They boys left and now only girls were in the room. They decided to have some girl time and sat on the bed. They all started talking and gossiping. They talked about clothes and make up and other stuff. Then suddenly, Aliya's eyes fell on Nandini's neck. She saw a red mark.
Aliya shouted: Nandini what's that?
Nandini panicked: What?
Aliya took her in front of the mirror and showed her the mark on her neck. Nandini blushed remembering about their morning time and how Manik gave her love bites and how she also did the same. Mukti: Aliya yeh Manik ke kam hai.
Aliya smirked: Yeah! But look at the redness of this love bite? Manik is really crazy.
Navya: Wo to hai. Nandu ke pyaar me.
Mukti then removed her hair from her shoulder and saw many such love bites and again Nandini blushed.
Mukti: Oh f**k! Tumhe hurt nahi hua Nandini?
Nandini: No Mukti. It doesn't hurt. Infact I love it when he does that.
Aliya: You both are really crazy. Anyways Mukti let's go to our room. It's pretty late.
Mukti: yeah! Chalo.
They left saying good night to them and NavNi also lied down on their bed. Navya dozed off soon but Nandini was waiting for Manik's text and suddenly her phone beeped with his message. She immediately opened it with a smile on her face.
Manik: Hey princess. I know you must be waiting for me. But please go to bed right now cause it's pretty late and I don't want my baby to get dark circles.
Nandini: Aww baby. And yes I was waiting for you because I want to tell you something.
Manik: Say na.
Nandini: Aaj jo tumne mujhse kaha you made me feel so special. I really felt as if I was a princess.
Manik: You are special and of course my princess. And whatever I said was true.
Nandini blushed: And you are my prince charming.
Manik blushed: So let's sleep sweetheart. Good night. I love you.
Nandini: I love you more. Good night baby.
They both blushed and then dozed off soon so that the night passes away soon bring a bright sunny day.
P.S.: I HAD PROMISED TO UPDATE A CHAPTER BEFORE I TAKE A BREAK BUT I COULDN'T AS I WAS TOO BUSY. SO HERE IT IS. I HOPE YOU LIKE IT. AND I WILL POST THE NEXT CHAPTER SOON.
