Just to clear any confusion everything that happened in the show up unit the Musicana break up scene also happened in this story but 3 years ago. So Nandini doesn't know that Manik had genuine feelings for her..
Part 3"What are we doing at the shopping mall?" Nandini asked, feeling puzzled but relieved at the same time as their deadly silent car journey was finally over.
"Keep yourself busy here whilst I go to rehearsals."
"But your Mom said we should stick together!"
"Nandu, this is real life not SPACE where you don't have to stick by the rules. Besides I need a break from seeing your face 24/7." He teased.
"I am not dying to spend my time with you either. I don't want drama at home that's all."
"We'll just pretend that we spent the whole day together like any other loving husband and wife." He stated whilst displaying a sarcastic grin on his face. "I'll pick you up in 2 hours, make sure you're here"
Nandini sighed in frustration as she watched Manik speed off "Monster Manik, I'm not going to be the only responsible one in this marriage."
*At Fab 5 rehearsals*"What's this yaar, we've been friends for so long and you didn't even invite us to your wedding?" Cabir joked, the others except Dhruv were laughing along with him.
"Seriously guys?" Manik questioned once they had calmed down.
"Manik I told you that we can't trust Maddy!" Fab 5 became friends with Maddy through mutual friends, little did they know that he was Nandini's fianc.
"Mukti, I don't think we can trust Manik either" Dhruv added in a very serious tone.
"What are you trying to say buddy?" Manik asked, confused about his sudden change of mood.
"You kissed Nandini during Musicana, the night that I was going to confess my feelings to her." He furiously responded.
3 years later and one of his deepest regrets were still haunting him to this day. The time where he was torn between friendship and his feelings for Nandini.
"That was before you told me you loved her. Once I knew, I swear I ended everything because you mattered more to me Buddy." Manik tried justifying his ' big mistake'.
Dhruv sarcastically clapped. "Wow, Manik you're such a hero! What are you guys doing, come on clap for him! He made such a sacrifice" He ordered the rest of Fab 5 as they tried consoling him.
"Buddy please, I didn't tell you because I didn't want to see you hurt."
"Enough, Manik! You always have to be one step ahead of us in everything we do." Dhruv yelled, Manik nodded in disagreement. "But guess what the world doesn't revolve around Manik Malhotra!"
"Buddy, please just listen to me" Manik desperately pleaded.
"No I can't be around you anymore" Dhruv responded whilst storming out of the room.
"Manik, don't worry. He'll be alright once he cools down" Cabir advised as he tried comforting Manik...
*At Malhotra residence*"Where the hell were you?" Manik roared in anger. "I searched for you everywhere"
"Well you shouldn't abandon your wife next time, Manik." Mrs Malhotra replied.
"Mom, I did tell him that we should spend time together." Nandini innocently claimed whilst sniggering at Manik.
"Just shut up, Nandini! Mom, she's just trying to make me look like the bad guy." He stated whilst gritting his teeth.
"Manik just get out of here until you've calmed down!" Mrs Malhotra shouted. Nandini waved him a sarcastic goodbye, pushing his buttons even further.
"Gladly!" Manik yelled whilst stomping off to his room.
*Few hours later in Manik's bedroom*Nandini hesitantly entered the room to see Manik angrily strumming his guitar as he recalled today's events.
"I did warn you not to leave me at the mall alone." She said feeling satisfied after getting her mini revenge on him. Manik continued to strum his guitar even louder. "Manik, are you okay?" She asked, feeling guilty for making him this angry.
"I was absolutely fine until you came into my life." He hissed whilst grabbing onto her arms, shocking Nandini. "You're coming in between my friends and now my family as well."
"Manik, you're hurting me" She cried as she struggled to escape from his tight grasp.
"Good" He yelled, holding her tighter whilst drawing his face closer towards hers. "Now you know, how I'm feeling."
"Please let me go" she begged whilst moaning in pain.
"This marriage is nothing but a sham. So stay the hell away from me Nandini!" He angrily claimed as he finally released Nandini.
"We both had a choice Manik, so whether you like it or not you're going to have to deal with the consequence." Nandini screamed back without knowing the situation Manik was placed in ...
*Flashback to Nandini's wedding*"The choice is yours Manik. Marry Nandini and make reparations or Fab 5 lose their contract with Island Records." Mr Malhotra presented Manik with a life changing decision.
"Why are you doing this to me?" Manik yelled as his eyes started to fill with tears.
"You'll understand later on in life but this is for your best interest" Mr Malhotra replied. The Malhotra's knew that Nandini had the capability to present sunshine when Manik was faced with storms.
"The last thing I need right now is the stress of marriage, especially to Nandini." He attempted to convince his parents but they refused to listen to him.
"You have one choice Manik, make sure you choose wisely."...
Edited by abzy. - 9 years ago