CHAPTER 42
NEXT MORNING
Manik woke up due to a severe head ache and saw Nandini sleeping peacefully in his arms wearing only his shirt. He checked his watch and it was 6:30 am in the morning. He tried to remember about the previous night's memories and held his head as it started paining more and more. Manik placed Nandini on the pillow and tried to get up but Nandini held his hand tightly and said in a sleepy voice," Baby don't go na. Stay with me." Manik cupped her cheeks and pecked on her lips to which she opened her eyes and kissed his lips softly. Breaking the kiss, Manik said softly," Wake up Nandu. We are not at home. Koi hume aise dekh leha to." Nandini looked at Manik who was shirtless and then at herself wearing only his shirt. She blushed remembering about last night and Manik said," You look so pretty when you blush." Nandini blushed even more and said," Tum na aise bolte rahoge to how will I stop blushing." Manik chuckled and said," Accha chalo now get up and let's go out before anyone comes." Nandini just smiled and stood up giving a peck on his cheeks. She wore her clothes and so did Manik. MaNan called up their friends and told them to get back to their respective tents so that no one gets to know anything. Everyone woke up from their slumber and went back to their tents. After an hour, all the students were gathered up in the centre.
Manik was holding his head and looking down when Nandini sat beside him keeping her hand on his shoulder. She gave a glass to Manik and said," Manik drink it. It's lime juice. You will feel better." Manik smiled and took the glass. He started drinking and after finishing it he was about to say something when Nandini interrupted him and said," Now don't say thank you or how did you come to know about my headache. I know everything about you. Tum bolo us se pehle mujhe pata chal jata hai ki something is troubling you." Manik was amazed. He kept the glass away and just pulled her into a side hug and said nuzzling into her neck," You are the best Nandu. I love you so much." His hot breath on her neck made her shiver and she said controlling herself," I love you more Manik." Manik smiled at what effect he had on her and thought that she has the same effect on him. Soon the breakfast was served and everyone had it together.
Raghav: So it's a bright sunny day. I have an idea. Yahi pas me ek bohot famous church hai. Mount Mary Church.
Naina: Yes it's really beautiful. So let's go there.
Everyone agreed happily except Manik as he didn't want to go to a Church. He saw Nandini's happy face so he also smiled and agreed to go. Everyone sat in the bus and within 15 minutes they reached the Church. It was not so far from the camp site and it was not even in the city. As they entered the Church there was pin drop silence and many people were there praying to jesus.
The church was very big and spacious with white interiors and many candles lit in the middle. All the students sat there along with some other people and enjoyed the silence closing their eyes. Everyone went in the middle turn by turn and prayed to jesus and lit a candle. Nandini also got up from her seat and went in the front and she also dragged Manik with her. She joined her hands entwining her own fingers and closed her eyes. She prayed," Oh lord Jesus please give me the strength to be good and be good to others. Please give world's happiness to Amms, Chacha, Chachi, Rishab, Manik, Cabir, Abhi, Navya, Dhruv, Mukti and Aliya. I love Manik more than myself. My happiness lies within his happiness. So please keep him healthy, safe, happy and away from all the bad people." All this while Manik was just looking at Nandini and he also prayed silently to keep her happy always. He never believed in all this but seeing Nandini he wanted to pray to jesus but he didn't want to show his real side to everyone. Nandini opened her eyes and lit a candle and she walked back to sit along with Manik. Everyone sat their for a while and then came back to the camp site during the lunch time. Everyone had lunch together and as always MaNan were feeding each other in between and soon everyone finished their lunch.
Raghav: So students it's 2 pm right now and I don't think we can do anything right now because it's too hot right now. So you all can do anything right now but don't go anywhere.
Naina: Yes. We both need some rest. So see you all at 5 pm.
Everyone agreed to them and some students sat their itself and rest of the students went inside the tents. Fab5, NavNi and Abhi were sitting inside ManRuv's tent and talking.
Cabir: Guys I think Aryamann is a nice guy. Nai to wo kyu confess karta Harshad ke bare me?
Manik: What are you talking about?
Cabir explained everything to Manik as he was not in his senses yesterday. Manik was boiling with anger.
Manik: Are you guys insane? It is definetely Harshad's plan.
Mukti: I second that. Wo kuch bhi kar sakta hai.
Manik: Exactly!
Cabir: But we can have a test. Uske bad we will decide whether to believe him or not.
Manik: What test?
Cabir explains everything and everyone seems to be convinced with his plan. Cabir called Aryamann inside their tent.
Cabir: So Aryamann it's time to prove your innocense.
Aryamann: I will do anything to prove it.
Manik angrily: I hope you do so. Nai to mai tumhare sath wo karunga jo tumne apne sapne me bhi nahi socha hoga.
Aryamann: Woah! I really need to prove it then. So tell me mujhe kya karna hai.
Cabir: Ye video jo mai tumhe de raha hu usey leak karna hai instead of the video which Harshad is expecting.
Aryamann: Okay! But what if Harshad wants to watch it before it's leaked.
Cabir: I think you are smart enough to handle the situation.
Aryamann: Okay! I will do it. See you all later.
Aryamann left from there and entered his tent where Harshad was sitting with his laptop.
Harshad: What's up Aryamann?
Aryamann: Nothing dude! You look too happy today. What's the matter?
( On the other side, everyone is listening to their conversation.)
Harshad: Yes because I am gonna win today.
Aryamann: Wow! So much confidence eh?
Harshad smirked: Chuck it. How is the video? I mean is it enough to destroy the love birds?
Aryamann: Yes! Don't worry bro!
Harshad smirked: So let's watch it and have some fun.
Aryamann: Actually I don't think we should watch it. It can be risky if someone catches us. Jab viral hojayega tab dekh lena.
Harshad: Okay!
On the other side, everyone was happy that their plan was working and they had started believing Aryamann. All of them started talking and having fun along with leg pulling and teasing each other. After an hour Aliya slept on Dhruv's shoulder who was also sleeping in a sitting position. Cabir was beside Dhruv and Navya was sleeping keeping her head on his chest and Mukti was sleeling on his lap. Abhi was sitting between NavNi and was admiring everyone. He also slept after some time. Cabir was awake and so were MaNan. Manik was lying on Nandini's lap and she was ruffling his hairs and Cabir was smiling at them. Suddenly, Manik stood up and said in a low voice," Cabir we will be back in an hour. Tu bhi so ja and don't worry about us.( Cabir showed him thumbs up) Chalo Nandu." Saying this he dragged Nandini with her and they sneaked out of the camp site and started walking on the road.
Nandini: Where are we going?
Manik: Just keep walking. I promise you will not regret.
Nandini nodded her head as she knew arguing with him was useless. After some time, they were standing in front of the same Church where they had come in the morning. Nandini gave him a confused look but he didn't answer and dragged her inside. He held her hand and brought her in the front and then turned towards her holding both of her hands in his. He looked into her eyes lovingly and she smiled as she understood the reason for coming here again. Manik said," Nandini I never believed in God or praying to God but you have changed that too. Today I am praying for the first time so I thought to do it with you.( He turned his face towards Jesus and prayed," I am not a religious person but still I want to pray to you to keep my angel happy and away from all the dangers. I want world's happiness for her. Just keep her happy and let her be with me till my last breath. I want to die first because I can't live a moment without her.) He opened his eyes and looked at Nandini who was smiling at him. He said," I love You Nandini and today I want to promise you something in front of Jesus. I can't say that I will love you forever like this only because my love for you increases with every passing second. So I promise to love you more and more every second. I promise to keep you happy forever. I promise to be with you till my last breath. I love you Nandini Humesha Humesha."
Nandini was overwhelmed with his gesture and was smiling to her fullest. She hugged him tightly leaving no space for even air to pass. Manik hugged her back with equal force. Nandini said," I love you More Manik. I love you so so much. And I promise to shine for you always. Tum meri har prayer me rahoge and I will trust you Humesha." Manik smiled and kissed her hair. They stayed in that position for a while and the other people in the church were admiring them and smiling. They broke the hug and kept looking at each other. Their trance was broken by the father of the Church. He came near them and said," I have never witnessed such pure love in my entire life. I will pray everyday to keep you both happy. May God bless you both." MaNan smiled looking at him and Nandini said," Thank you father. That means a lot." Father smiled and said," No need to say thanks. Well, I need you both to light a candle together. A candle of happiness which will brinh happiness in your lives." MaNan smiled looking at each other and lit a candle together and stood there for a while. Manik turned her to face him and placed a soft peck on her forehead and said," Let's go." Nandini simply nodded and they left the Church hand in hand. They walked back to the camp site still holding hands and sat in the centre together. It was 4:30 pm and they left a sigh of relief when they realised that no one caught them. They were sitting their alone and other students were in their tents.
They sat their close to each other for a while and were smiling. Soon, their friends came out of their tents. They saw Manik resting his head on Nandini's shoulder and Nandini's head tilted on his. His hands were holding her tightly and her hands were wrapped around his stomach. Cabir took a picture of them again and then suddenly Manik opened his eyes and said," Cabir why did you click a picture?" Nandini also opened her eyes due to Manik's voice and looked at everyone confusingly. Cabir said," Because you both were looking too cute in that pose. Isiliye I couldn't stop myself from capturing that moment." MaNan looked at him with an awe expression and saw that picture. They actually looked very cute in that picture and smiled looking at each other. They thanked Cabir for it and everyone settled on the benches. Soon everyone gathered up in the centre along with Raghav Sir and Miss Naina.
Raghav: So students today we won't be playing any game. We are not here just to have fun but also to learn something.
Naina: Yes! So everyone take a book and a pen with you. We are going to a business firm which is nearby to learn something which will help you in your life.
All the students looked very upset and angry because of this.
Raghav: Guys don't worry! It will br fun. And tonight we are going to have bonfire party. So cheer up.
Everyone's sad faces turned into happy as soon as they heard about the party.
Nandini: Guys chalo. It's gonna be so much fun.
Manik: Fun? Like seriously?
Nandini: Yes Manik. Tum mere sath rehna.Trust me tumhe maza aayega.
Cabir: Waise bhi tumse hi chipka rehta hai pura din and puri rat bhi. ( He winked looking at MaNan and they blushed)
Manik: Baat to sahi hai Cabir. You know I can't stay away from her. And Nandu I will be with you only.
Nandini: That's great. Let's go guys.
Navya: Par mujhe nahi jana. Hum sab yaha enjoy karne aaye hai.
Aliya: Exactly!
Dhruv: But what can we do? Chalna hi padega.
Everyone nodded and went inside the bus. The only one who was excited was Nandini and Manik was just happy seeing her excitement. Soon they reached a place which was a large firm of famous for fruit crushes and jams. The owner explained how he struggled to get here and also taught some basic rules for business and actually everyone was enjoying it. After 2 hours the session was over and everyone was seated in a garden like place and were served their specialities. Everyone loved it and in an hour they left for their camp site. It was around 8 pm when they reached the camp site. As they reached, they were told to freshen up and meet in the centre after some time. All the students came back in the centre where bonfire was arranged and all the food and non alchoholic drinks were placed on a table nearby. Manik, Cabir, Dhruv and Abhi were waiting for the girls to arrive. Manik was wearing beige jeans, a printed black and orange t shirt with a black casual blazer. Cabir was wearing blue denims with a white shirt.
Dhruv wore black jeans with a baby pink shirt. Abhi wore blue denims with a white full sleeved t shirt. Soon the girls came there looking extremely beautiful. Nandini was wearing a black knee length dress with full netted sleeves. Navya wore black skinny jeans with beige coloured full sleeved top. Aliya was wearing a navy blue skirt with a white printed crop top. Mukti was wearing a black shorts with black top and a white long shrug. They settled around the bonfire and started having food and talking. Harshad and Aryamann also came there and Harshad signalled Aryamann to do his work. Aryamann smirked and looked at Cabir who assured him to do it. Aryamann passed a video to everyone of their batch and announced," Guys I have an awesome video for you all. Please check your phones." As soon as he said that everyone's phone beeped and all the students started watching the video. Harshad was sitting and smirking and others were laughing and looking at him again and again. He saw that fab5, NavNi and Abhi were also laughinh hard so he thought that something is fishy. He took out his phone and started watching the video and was shocked plus ashamed. The video was of Harshad dancing close to a guy and he looked as if he is gay. He looked up to find fab5 along with NavNi and Abhi standing in frony of him with an evil smirk and others were laughing. He looked at Aryamann who was also standing with them.
Cabir: Tu Manik aur Nandini ka video leak karne wala tha na. Ab kya hua Harshad?
Harshad: How dare you? Tumne theek nahi kiya. I will destroy each and everyone of you.
Manik smirked: Harshad Harshad Harshad. Tch Tch Tch. You are still dreaming about destroying us. So ek bat kan khol kar sunn le you can't even touch us.
Harshad pointed his finger towards Manik: You bloody
He looked around and found everyone passing rubbish comments on him and laughing so he looked down in embarrasment and walked away from there giving an angry stare to Aryamann. Aryamann sighed and came towards Cabir.
Aryamann: I guess now you can believe me.
Cabir: Yes absolutely bro!
Manik: Yes we believe you now. But Cabir aur ek kam baki hai. I want proofs against Nyonika.
Cabir: Don't worry about that. I have handled everything.
Manik: That's great. So guys let's enjoy the party.
Everyone smiled and sat around the bonfire with other students. Raghav and Naina also joined them after some time. They completed their dinner along with loads of fun and now they thought of playing something.
Raghav: So are you all enjoying?( Everyone shouted," yes.") So let's have some more fun. Any ideas?
Naina: I have an idea. We will play pass the ball game. We will play music and you all have to keep passing the ball and when the music stops the person who has the ball has to do anything which is told to him/her.
Everyone agreed happily and started playing the game. The music started and everyone passed the ball from one person to another.
First time the ball was in a random guy's hand and he was told to tell a joke and he did but no one laughed on his lame joke. The second time the ball was in the hands of Cabir. He came in the middle and said," Toh kya saza di jayegi hume?" Everyone chuckled and Manik said," Sale tu ruk tujhe to aisi saza dunga ki zindagi bhar nahi bhulega." Cabir made a puppy face and Manik smirked. He said," Chal mere bhai 50 push ups kar de abhi." Everyone started cheering for him and he stood there faking his sadness. He started doing push ups and waa tired with 25 push ups. Everyone told him to complete the task but Nandini said," Cabir tum kisi ki mat suno. Come and sit here. You are not doing it agar tumse nahi ho raha hai to." Mukti said," It's not fair yar. He has to do it." Aliya said," Ya but Manik ne task diya hai to usey hi decide karne do." Nandini smirked and said," So it's decided he is not doing it. Hai na Manik." She looked at Manik with a puppy face which melted his heart and he said," As you say baby." Nandini smiled and Cabir sat on his place and others started shouting at Manik. After some time of arguements, the game started again and this time music stopped when MaNan were holding the ball together. So they both stood in the centre waiting for their punishment. Everyone was thinking and suddenly Aliya said," Guys I have an awesome idea." Navya," Then batao na."
Aliya said," Manik and Nandini you both have to perform an act where Nandini will act as if she is angry with Manik and Manik has to try every possible thing to make her happy." At first they didn't agree but then everyone was forcing so much so Nandini said," Okay fine. But what is the scene? Why am I angry with him?" Aliya said," Just imagine that Manik was flirting or dancing with some other girl and you are angry with that." Nandini knew Manik would never do that but they had to do it so she made an angry face and looked at Manik. Manik was confused but he started doing his task. Nandini was sitting on a chair with an angry pout and Manik came there from behind and then sat on his knees in front of her making a puppy face and held his ears and said," I am sorry. Please forgive me." Nandini gave an annoyed look and walked away. He ran behind her and held her hand but she jerked it off and then he gave a rose to her but she threw it away. Everyone was clapping and cheering for them as if some movie is being played in front of them. Nandini was standing folding her hands across her chest and her back was facing Manik. She immediately turned around when she beard him singing.
Haan Ho Gayi Galti Mujhe Main Jaanta Hu.. ( He was walking towards her)
Par Ab Bhi Tujhe Main Apni Jaan Maanta
Hu..( He stopped in front of her and kept his hand on his heart looking straight into her eyes.)
Ek Aakhri Mauka De Mujhe..
Aaj Bhi Main Tujhe Apni Shaan Manta Hu..
Sirf Saanse Hi To Baaki Hai Jb Teri Yaad Aati
Hai..( He moved his face closer to her face and Nandini moved her hand towards his face but suddenly he moved away and sang while twirling around her.)
Yaad Me Teri Sath Ye Bhi Chord Jaati Hai..
Galti To Sabse Hoti Hai Galti MujhseBhi Ho
Gyi..
Ab Maaf Bhi Krde Mujhe Kyu Dur Itna Ho
Gyi..( He stood in front of her and made a puppy face.)
Ek Galti Ke Liye Kyu Sath Chord Tu Kyu
Muh Mord Gyi Tu..
Kyu Be Nishaan Sa Nishaan Chord GyiTu..
Haan Ho Gayi Galti Mujhse Main Jaanta Hu..
Par Ab Bhi Tujhe Main Apni Jaan Manta
Hu..
Jaan Maanta Hu..
Ek Aakhri Mauka De Mujhe..
Aaj Bhi Main Tujhe Apni Shaan Maanta Hu..
Shaan Manta Hu..
He ended the song and sat on his knees in front her and raised his hands in the air. They both kept looking at each other and Nandini started blushing. Nandini forwarded her hand to Manik and he held it and got up. She just hugged him and he gave in. Everyone started cheering for them and their trance was broken. MaNan broke the hug and they both sat on their places and both were blushing. The game continued for some more time and then everyone was tired so they went back to their tents but Manik stopped Nandini and brought her away from the tents near the edge of the mountain.
Nandini: What happened baby?
Manik: Woh I wanna ask you something.
Nandini: Pucho na.
Manik: When Aliya told about me flirting with someone else uske bad why did you get so angry? Were you imagining something?
Nandini chuckled: No baby. I was faking my anger. I know tum aisa kabhi nahi karoge. I was just acting.
Manik: I was scared looking at your angry face.
Nandini chuckled again and then Manik hugged her tightly. They hugged each other for a while and then kissed after breaking the hug. Manik then walked with Nandini towards her tent and then went back to his tent giving a peck on her lips.
PRECAP: HARSHAD PLANS TO HURT NANDINI.
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Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad
