IF IT'S NOT FOREVER, IT'S NOT LOVE( Chapter 42 on page 83) - Page 44

Aliya smiled: No need to thank me. We are a family. So chuck all this and tell me what I need to do.

Cabir: I will give you a watch and tumhe wo Harshad ko gift karna hai. Just do something and make him wear it.

Aliya: That's easy. But us se kya hoga?

Cabir: I have inserted a microphone in that.(He gives her the box of the watch) ye lo. Now we can listen to every single thing he speaks.

Mukti: Wow Cabir. That's awesome.

Nandini: Omg Cabir! Are you a detective or something? Ye sab ideas and all these things tumhare pas kaise hai?

Cabir: Nandu I am Cabir the best prankster. Aisa bohot kuch kiya hai maine.

Manik: Okay. Ye sab badme discuss karte hai. So what's next Cabir?

Cabir: Abhi ke liye to yahi hai. As soon as we get to know about where he goes frequently to meet someone to discuss his plans we can put a camera there.

Manik: Cool. So Aliya aaj tum apna kam karlena.

Aliya: Yeah sure.

Everyone decided to leave after sometime. MukBhi, Dhrulya and NavNi were about to leave when Manik shouted," No." Everyone got scared and turned around when Manik gave a fake smile and then pulled Nandini towards him and said," Bye guys. See you tonight." Everyone chuckled and soon they left. Now only MaNanBir were left in the room.

Nandini: Manik why did you stop me?

Manik dramatically: Aree Nandu tumhe mere sath time spend nahi karna chahti?

Nandini said cutely : Of course I want to baby.

Manik pulled her chubby cheeks and then kisses on her nose by pulling her closer.

Cabir: Guys I think I should leave you both alone so that you can Romance with each other.

Manik happily: Wow Cabir! Tu kabse itna smart hogaya? Bye.

Nandini: Aree why? Cabir you are not going anywhere.

Manik shocked: What?

Nandini: It's been so long that we three haven't spent time together. Don't you both miss those days?

ManBir smiled remembering their childhood memories. How they used to play and fight together; share everything with each other.

Manik: Yeah! I so miss those days.

Cabir smiled and hugged Nandini and Manik also hugged her from back. Nandini was squeezed between these two men whom she loved the most. She closed her eyes and said to herself," I hope we remain like this forever. Aiyappa please keep these two happy humesha. I love them more than myself." Cabir broke the hug but Manik was still hugging her closing his eyes and lost in his own world. Nandini felt something wet on her shoulder. She turned around breaking the hug and wiped the tears rolling down his cheeks. Manik was just looking at her and Nandini did the same. Manik said," I am scared. I am scared to loose you. You know na I can't live without you. And that jerk Harshad he can fall so low you have no idea." Cabir kept his hand on his shoulder and said," Manik mai bhi darta hu Nandini ko khone se. But we have to be strong and jab tak hum dono hai Nandini ko kuch nahi ho sakta." Nandini smiled and said," Han Manik. I know you both will never let anything happen to me."

Manik wiped his eyes and determinantely said," Yes! I Promise that I will not let anything happen to you." He cupped her face and said," Kuch nahi hone dunga tumhe." Nandini smiled and said," That's like my Manik. My monster." Manik also smiled finally and Cabir said," Oh god! Bohot senti dialogues hogaye aaj ke liye. I can't handle it anymore. Let's have some fun." MaNan agreed and they settled on the bed and started talking. Nandini was sitting and ManBir were lying on his lap. They were talking and recalling their memories. After some time, Cabir fell asleep in her lap and MaNan smiled looking at him. Nandini ruffled his hair gently. Manik sat beside Nandini wrapping his arms around her. He pecked on her lips and then kept his head on her shoulder. They also fell asleep soon.

IN THE EVENING

Harshad was in his room planning and plotting against fab5. Suddenly someone knocked on the door. He opened the door and was shocked to see Aliya standing on the door. Aliya had a blank expression on her face. He told her to come inside and they sat on the bed.

Harshad: Aliya tum yaha?

Aliya: Now I can't even come to meet my brother.

Harshad: It's not like that Aliya. Tum mujse naraz thi isiliye I was shocked to see you here.

Aliya: Yes I am still angry with you. But I was sad isiliye mai aapse milne aayi hu.

Harshad: What happened?

Aliya: Actually, I was missing those old good days with you. Sad isn't it? Aapne itna kuch kiya but fir bhi I am missing the old you.

Harshad cupped her face: Aliya I am sorry. Please don't be sad.

Aliya hugged her and closed her eyes. She said to herself," I really miss you bhai. I really do." She blinked her eyes to hide her tears and then after breaking the hug Aliya gave her the box.

Aliya: Bhai this is for you. I hope you like it.

Harshad: Wow Aliya. It's awesome. I will wear it always.

They spent some more time together and Aliya left giving him a hug and then texted on their group," Step one completed." At the same time Harshad said to himself," Just few more days Aliya. Fab5 tut jayega to our old good days will be back." Meanwhile, Cabir woke and saw MaNan sleeping peacefully cuddling each other. He without disturbing them went from there and as he read the message from Aliya, he put on his bluetooth device through which he can listen Harshad's words. He could hear music playing so he kept it aside and then after some time woke up MaNan for dinner. They had dinner and went back to their respective rooms.

NEXT MORNING

It was a bright sunday morning. Nandini woke up around 9 am and was shocked that she slept for a very long time. She saw some missed calls from Manik and then read the message from Manik," Good morning baby. I think you are asleep. So my sleeping beauty call me as soon as you wake up." She immediately called him. Manik was in the canteen with fab4. He walked away and picked up the phone.

Manik: So finally you are awake. Good Morning.

Nandini: Good Morning Manik.

Manik: I guess they have forgotten what happens when you mess with fab5.

2nd boy: We are really sorry. Please let us go.

Manik held his collar and looked at him with anger. He thought how can anyone mess with his buddy. At the same time, Nandini came there and was looking at Manik with a sad expression. Manik was about to punch him but he saw Nandini standing there. His fist was an inch away from hitting his nose but he stopped with a jerk and pushed the guy away. Fab4 were shocked as they thought Manik would never leave anyone who messes with them. Cabir saw Nandini standing there so he understood what made him stop. He shouted," you all just leave before anything bad happens." Those guys ran away from there and Manik left the canteen and Nandini followed him. They were on the stairs behind the music block. Manik was standing there with an angry-sad expression and Nandini stood in front of him. Manik went near Nandini and held her hands in his.

Manik: I am sorry. I know you hate all this.

Nandini interrupted: Manik don't say sorry. Tumne apne aap ko control kiya for me. And that's what matters the most.

Manik didn't say anything and looked straight in her eyes. She tip toed and placed a soft kiss on his forehead. She cupped his face and said looking into his eyes," I trust you Manik. I don't know what have you done till date but I know aage se tum kabhi koi galat kam nahi karoge. I know you love me too much to betray my trust."

Manik hugged her tightly and said," Yes baby. I will never do anything that would betray your trust." Nandini hugged him with equal force and smiled. They broke the hug and joined the others in the canteen. Abhi also joined them and everyone had their breakfast together. After that they saw Harshad going somewhere so MukBhi followed him and the others went to ManBir's room. Harshad was going towards the store room and was again and again looking here and there. MukBhi silently followed him without letting him notice. He entered the store room and locked it. Mukti called Manik and told him everything. At the same time, MaNan Cavya and Dhrulya were in ManBir's room and they started listening what Harshad is speaking. They understood he was taking to some other guy.

Harshad: So tumhe kuch pata chala?

Aryamann: Nothing new Harshad.

Harshad: Okay. Thanks bro! Tumne bohot help ki meri.

Aryamann: It's okay dude! We are best friends. Itna to banta hai. But what's your plan?

Harshad: My plan has 3 simple steps.

1st step: Create problems between Manik and Cabir.

Aryamann: But us se kya hoga?

Harshad: Manik aur Cabir ke beech problems hojayengi to fab5 tut jayega. So the 2nd step is Manik ko uske pyaar se mera matlab Nandini se durr karna hai.

Aryamann shocked: What? Why do you want to do that?

Harshad: Shut up man! And the 3rd step is to hurt Nandini beyond repair. Uske bina Manik Malhotra to puri tarah destroy hojayega.

Everyone was listening to this silently without speaking anything. Manik was fuming with anger; Nandini had tears in her eyes; Cabir was very angry and the others were so shocked to speak anything. Mukbhi also joined them and Aliya explained everything. They both were equally shocked.

Aliya: I can't believe this! Bhai

Manik angrily: Your brother is crossing his limits now. I will not let this happen. I am gonna just kill him right now.

He stood up from the bed and was about to walk out of the door but Nandini stopped him.

Nandini: Manik please stop. Tum itna gussa karoge toh sab kharab hojayega. Wo kuch aur sochega. Atleast we know about the plan so we are safe.

Manik: Do you have any idea what you are talking about? Harshad fab5 ko todna chahta hai, he wants to seperate us and he wants to hurt you badly. How can I let this happen?

Nandini: It won't happen Manik. Trust me.

Manik: I cannot just sit here and watch everything. Harshad can do anything to achieve his goals.

Nandini cupped his face: Manik is your friendship so week that it will break becaise of Harshad?

Manik: No. Our bond is too strong.

Nandini: Kya humara pyaar itna kamzor hai? Kya tumhe humare pyaar par bharosa nahi hai?

Manik also cupped her face: Our love is so strong that no force break us. Humare beech koi nahi aa sakta.

Nandini: Exactly Manik. Tum logo ki friendship is very strong to break and so is our love. We just have to be brave. We need to fight for us, for friendships and for love.

Manik: You are right Nandini. And jahan tak bat rahi tumhe hurt karne ki to I will not let that jerk even touch you.

Nandini smiled and hugged him tightly and Manik also hugged her with equal force. Others looked at them with awe. Cabir hugged Nandini from back and slowly everyone joined them. After some time, everyone broke the hug and again sat on their places. Aliya was weeping silently and Dhruv noticed it. He side hugged her and said," Aliya hume pata hai it's difficult for you. But you have to be strong. Hum sab hai na tumhare sath." Aliya gave a faint smile. Then Manik went near her and held her hand and said," Aliya please stop crying. We are your family." Aliya said," But he is my brother and I miss him." Abhi went near her and said," Aree Aliya don't worry. Mai tumhara bhai hu." Cabir also said," Yes Aliya. I am also your brother who loves you a lot." Manik said happily," Look you have 3 brothers now. Me, Cabir and Abhimanyu too. Aren't you happy now?" Mukti said," Ab to khush ho ja Aliya." Nandini came there and kept her hand on her shoulder and said," You are very lucky to have these 4 people in your life. So forget what's bad and be happy." Aliya smiled and said," Guys You all are the best. I LOVE YOU ALL." Everyone else also said in unison," WE LOVE YOU TOO."

After that, everyone left to their rooms. Cabir wanted to spend some time with Navya so he told her to stay and Manik happily went with Nandini towards her room.

They were walking towards their room holding their hands when Harshad came there and smirked looking at them. Manik started walking faster holding her hand tightly. They entered Nandini's room and Manik started kissing her passionately after closing the door. Nandini also gave in and Manik removed her top while kissing and pushed her on the bed. He climbed on her and started kissing her senseless all over. He gave her love bites and she was no less. She also did the same. They started making out and after a few hours they were lying naked under a blanket cuddling each other.

Nandini: Manik I love you.

Manik: I love you more baby. Ek bat puchu?

Nandini: Han baby.

Manik: Are you scared? I mean because of that jerk?

Nandini cutely: No baby. Tum mere sath ho to mai kyu darungi.

Manik looked at her cute adorable face and couldn't stop from pecking her pouty lips.

Manik: You are such a cutie pie.

Nandini giggled and again snuglled closer to him and he wrapped his arms protectively around her. Suddenly Manik got up and picked her clothes and gave it to her to which she gave confusing look. Nandini said like a baby," I wanna be in your arms." Manik smiled and said," koi aajayega na Nandu. Just wear your clothes na then I will hold you tight in my arms." Nandini just nodded and Manik made her wear her clothes and Nandini did the same. Nandini sat on the bed throwing her arms in the air and Manik was about to go on the bed but someone knocked on the door.

Manik gave her a 'I told you' look and opened the door to find all their friends standing there with a grin on their faces. He sighed and then Nandini also came out.

Cabir: Bohot time de diya tum dono ko. Ab let's go to the canteen. Bhook lagi hai.

Manik: Yeah! Chalo.

Everyone started leaving for the canteen when Manik got a call and told everyone to leave and he stopped there to pick up the call. He was talking with someone on the call and then he started walking after the call. Suddenly he stopped when he heard a familiar voice. He looked inside the door and gave a disgusted look to see the two people together whom he hates the most.

He saw Harshad and Nyonika talking with each other.