Manik Malhotra is a 25 year old multimillionaire and is one of the hottest looking bachelors in London. He is a shrewd businessman. Girls are crazy about him but till date no one has been able to go near him or we can say he has never let anyone enter his personal space. His attitude has always been the talk of the town and has been labeled him as rich and arrogant. But hell does Manik Malhotra cares. No one have access to his private life . However there is only one person who has access to everything which belongs to Manik and that is Nikhil khanna, his childhood buddy . Nikhil is a 23 years old young , handsome & rich guy obviously not as rich as Manik. Nikhil is very active socially and he is the one who pushes manik out of his boring life. Manik considers him his true friend and younger brother. Nikhil respects and loves Manik a lot. Manik has no family of his own and consider's Nikhil and his family as his own family.
Murthy's (delhi)
Nandini murthy is a 24 years old young , simple , soft spoken yet determined girl. She is a high school teacher and very talented but hardly reveals any of her talents. She is her father's Mr. Vijay Murthy's backbone. They share an amazing bonding and understand each other even without speaking. Vijay had his own textile business few years back but lost his business to his evil cousin. Vijay was always a simple, honest and hardworking man who believed in helping others. He has employed his cousin to help his cousin and his family but that guy ditched him big time and 8 years back Murthy's lost everything except a small 3 bedroom flat where they all live. Vijay's health is not good from past 2 years so he has been at home since then.
Nandini's mother Pragya Murthy is a housewife . She has big dreams for her daughters Nandini and Alia (22 years old , chirpy, full of life and good looking girl , interested in modelling). She wants them to get married in well to do families so that they don't have to struggle ever again. Alia and Nandini though very different but completely adore each other and stand for each other through thick and thin.
STORY
Nikhil is jumping with joy
N : Wow Manik we are going to delhi tomorrow after 5 long years. It will be so much fun
M : Uff, whats so great about the trip. India is so polluted , there is hardly a place where u can breathe fresh air. I donot know why u r so excited? Agar mera bas chale to I will never ever go there
N : Smiles, par jana to padega we have an important business deal over there
Nikhil's mother Nyonika Khanna enters the scene
Nyo : Manik , let it be Nikhil will never understand, just make sure that he interacts with people of our status and class. You know how he is and anyone can take advantage of his innocence.
Manik smirks : Donot worry Mrs. Khanna , I know how to keep a check on him.
Nikhil makes faces
N : Ok whatever, we are going to delhi tomorrow and its going to be fun. Waise mom I am thinking that I should bring you a daughter inlaw from India
Nyo - Gets angry and says never and leaves
Ma : Why do you irritate her so much
Both Manik and Nikhil laugh.
On the other side
Alia cannot stop crying. Nandini is trying hard to console her but she is not stopping. Alia had gone for a modeling audition today and the head of the event told her that she will be the main model provided that she spends some quality time with him. Alia couldn't take it and she slapped him in front of everyone and in return that guy threatened her that she will never be able to do modeling in her life.
Alia (crying ) - Nandini kash hum rich aur influential hote . Hume itna struggle kabhi bhi nahin karna padta.
N : Alia donot worry sab theek ho jaayega, please donot cry.
Alia was not stopping, nandini finally got up and opened her cupboard. She brought a packet and gave it to alia.
She opened it and was so excited.
A : Omg nandini this is the same dress which I saw in the mall few days back. But this was too expensive how did you ...
N : Hugs her , donot worry my sweet little sister, it is for you and u know I can do anything to see you happy.
(Nandinii had actually saved some money to buy a new pair to sandals for herself as her sandals were in very bad shape but when she saw Alia going crazy over the dress, she decided to buy that instead as she being Nandini can do anything for the happiness of her family).
This entire scene was witnessed by Nandini's father and he had tears in his eyes. He felt helpless. Nandini's mother consoles him and tells that their daughters will get all the happiness in the world and its just a matter of time.
Manik and Nikhil finally arrive in delhi. They are in the hotel.
N: Manik lets go out .
M : No Nikhil Im not going anywhere. Have you seen how dusty it is outside and the traffic sucks. Tu kuch bhi karle mein kal meeting se pehle kahin nahin jaane wala.
N : Ok whatever Mr. London , I am going out. I have a friend here, I will go and party with him
M: Yaa do whatever. I will watch football and sleep.
N: Yaa how boring.
Nikhil leaves in a taxi. Alia is on her way back home after spending time with her friends. She is crossing the road and is hit by a taxi. Its Nikhil's taxi. Nikhil immediately comes out to help her and is mesmerized by Alia's beauty and innocent looking eyes. Alia is in pain. He immediately picks her up and takes her to a nearly clinic. She is not hurt much and has a small injury on knees. She is amazed to see the genuine concern on Nikhil's face for her.
Nikhil picks her up in his arms and puts her in the taxi.
N : Hey I m so sorry.
A : Smiles , it was not your mistake , first of all it was your driver and secondly I was in hurry.
N: Laughs, by the way I am Nikhil.
A : Hi I am alia.
They share an intense eyelock. Nikhil have dated few girls before but he was totally floored by Alia's innocence and beauty.
N: Where is your house. I will drop you.
A : No you please go ahead. You are already late bcoz of me.
N : Are you kidding, im not going anywhere. I will drop you first and then go.
Nikhil finally dropped her at the building gate and went off.
Both Alia and Nikhil could not sleep and kept smiling whole night. Alia told Nandini about this guy and kept blushing. Nandini was surprised as she had never seen her like that.
Next morning Manik noticed that Nikhil was all impatient and restless during their meeting. He would often smile and then again become sad. After the meeting Manik confronted him. Nikhil however did not reveal anything because he knows how Manik is .
Nikhil went to Alia's building again and luckily after waiting for 1hr alia came out. Next two days Nikhil and Alia spent a lot of time together and were totally into each other. Nikhil mentioned to Alia that he is here only for 3 more days and this made Alia sad. It was also a reality check for her. After Nikhil dropped her home , alia entered the room all teary eyed and hugged Nandini tightly.
Alia told Nandini , how she is in love with this rich and handsome guy from London who would leave india in next 3 days. Alia was feeling hurt and stupid that how can she fall in love with someone like Nikhil. There is a huge difference in their social status and this relation has no future. She kept crying. Nandini's heart ached a lot seeing her like that but she also advised her to stay away from that guy as they did not belong to their world and by no means would be able to become acceptable in their world. Alia told Nandini not to tell anything about this to her parents. Nandini hugged her tightly and was there with her till she slept.
Nandini before sleeping went to see her father who slept on the couch while sleeping. Their mother had gone to her sister's place and would return next day. She sat on the floor and kept her head on her fathers lap. Vijay had a smile on her face and patted her head.
N : Dad , I have something to tell you. I have been given an increment and my salary has been doubled.
V : He smiled , Nandini I want you to see settled. I cannot have the entire burden on your little shoulders. You know I always called you a princess from childhood but look what I have done to you. I have not been able to take care of my family.
Nandini immediately got up to wipe his tears.
N : Dad , donot ever say this again. I know if it was not because of the illness, you would have never taken a penny from me.
Vijay smiled : Ok I also have a good news for you. I am through with my book on textile industry and will be giving it for printing soon and if everything goes well, we will be better off financially and then I will find a prince for my princesses and marry her off.
They both laughed.
N: but princess will never leave her dad and she hugged him.
Next day Alia called Nikhil and told him that we can never meet again and whatever is between them that's over. He should forget everything. They both belong to different world and can never be together.
Nikhil was deeply heartbroken. He was barely able to control his emotions in the meeting and when he and Manik reached hotel ,he broke down infront of Manik and told him everything about Alia.
Manik was shocked and thought " Mrs. Khanna was right". How could I let this happen. He has fallen in trap on some middle class girl. Oh sit. Manik's head was spinning but he knew he had to behave wisely. Manik knew exactly how Nikhil was and he could make out that Nikhil was very serious about this girl. He thinks that he will have to take Nikhil out of this mess but wisely. If he asks him to stay away directly then Nikhil would not listen.
N : Manik , please come to her house with me . I will talk to her parents and convince them that I will keep their daughter happy. Please manik please I want to marry alia
Manik was again shocked and thought " Marriage , what the hell , he wants to marry this girl . Shit , this looks bad. However Manik thought that he will have to act maturely and in a calm manner.
M: Ok Nikhil , just inform her that we will come to her house in the evening. Let us meet her parents and family.
Nikhil was now happy and jumping with joy. He knew that Manik is capable of handling any situation
He immediately texted Alia and told her that he wants to marry her and he is coming with his friend to see her parents.
Alia was in complete shocked but the statement that he wants to marry her gave her so much relief. She was now happy and confident of her love.
She immediately went out and revealed everything to her parents and Nandini who were in the drawing room and chatting.
Alia's mother got over excited and happy after hearing the news. Vijay did not look too pleased. Nandini however convinced him that we should at least meet him once for Alia's sake.
Nandini prepared the dinner for all of them as she was a very good cook and this was one of her many talents. Nandini also helped Alia to dress up properly.
Manik's and Nikhil's car stopped at Nandini's society and Manik was quite unhappy seeing the society where Alia lives but he had to control his displeasure because of Nikhil... Nikhil gave him a hug in happiness and they finally reached their apartment and pressed the doorbell.
Alia opened the door in excitement and let them in. Alia held Nikhil's hand and brought him in. Nandini saw both of them together and thought that they make a wonderful couple. Suddenly her eyes fell on this young , tall , handsome and very well dressed guy coming behind Nikhil. Nandini had never seen a guy as handsome as Manik and was kind of smitten by his looks.
Finally they were in, Alia introduced Nikhil to his family and Nikhil introduced Manik to his family.
There was arrogance in Manik's behavior and Nandini just could sense it. Manik was feeling quite uneasy in their house and he kept looking around and Nandini could see the displeasure in his eyes.
She then looked at Nikhil who was complete opposite
Nandini came from Kitchen and offered water to Nikhil and then went to Manik
N: Mr. Malhotra , some water.
Manik : smiled faintly , no thanks , I only drink bislery water.
Nikhil heard that and just to cover it up he cracked a joke and diverted everyone attention.
Nikhil seems a very chilled out guy and Alia's parents kind of liked him. He told them about his family and the work he does.
In the meantime Manik was getting irritated because first he had to come to place like that and then he had to bear these people who according to him were clear cut opportunists.
Manik finally interrupted
M : Mr. Murthy , Nikhil will keep continuing like this but I want to tell you that Nikhil's mother Mrs. Nyonkia Khanna will take a final call on this. We are leaving for London in 2 days and we will discuss everything with her.
Nandini's father just smiled and nodded. Like Nandini her father could also sense the arrogance and discomfort of Manik but Nikhil appeared to be a different guy all together and he thus saw some hope in Alia and Nikhil's relationship.
Nandini : Dinner is ready , you can all come to the dining table.
As usual Nikhil rushed to the dining table to eat dinner.
Pragya : Proudly told that the entire dinner has been cooked by Nandini. She is a very good cook and they both will relish the food.
Nandini started serving and she served first to Nikhil and then went to Manik to serve food.
Nandini was about to put a dish in Manik's plate but he again stopped her.
M : Ms. Murthy , I don't eat this food, I mean I only eat continental food.
Pragya : Manik beta thoda sa taste karlo . This food is soo nice that you will love it.
Manik didn't look pleased. Nandini looked at his father and her father told her to leave it and back off in gestures.
V : No problem Mr. Malhotra. If we had known then we would have prepared some continental food for you. We can order some food now
M : No its ok , in any case we will be leaving soon I will have something in the hotel.
Vijay did not insist as he kind of realized that this guy will not eat or drink anything made in their house. However he downplayed everything because Alia and Nikhil was their concern and not Manik.
Finally they all left, however Vijay made it clear to Nikhil that Alia would only meet him now after he gets back to them after discussing everything with his family and they approve of this union.
Alia and Pragya were very happy but Vijay looked tensed. Nandini could make out that Manik's behavior has made her dad quite un comfortable. Nandini herself thought that what an arrogant jerk this, guy is. However she went ahead and comforted her father and they both kind of agreed that Nikhil is a great guy and if his family is ok with the Alliance then everything should be fine.
Precap : MaNan accidental meeting in Nandini's school , Party before Nikhil and Manik leave for london
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