Manik's POV.
It was evening already. We all just had a conference call and they told me they'll be reaching any minute. Am all ready and waiting in the hall alone... actually not alone. Those eyes are not leaving me at all. Why was she so familiar?? Have I met her before or even seen her before?? NO! A big fat NO! because I'm not really a memory loosing person...well is that even a word...duh! Forget it. Her eyes were truly captivating, attracting me to her. But WHO IS SHE man?! God help plz... And now the next annoying thing, all 7 of us have been invited to a pre-valentine dinner which I have no clue of. Who is the person to invite us? IDK! Where are we going? IDK! Do I even know that person? I just don't know!!! Oh god so many questions and nothing for an answer.
My thoughts came to a halt by the ring of the bell. Now there comes the bunch of idiots... but no doubt... they are my life.
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Finally after a ride of about 20 mins we reached. The weirdest part here was that I wasn't allowed to drive. But I didn't mind much. It's ok. Kabhi kabhi unhe bhi meri duty karni chahiye!
All of us got down but strangely no one was talking. I gave them a confused expression but this does not seem to affect them. All were looking at me with amused expressions. Okay! Everything's weird today. Ignoring their faces I turned around and what I look at leaves me in utter shock. This place is...Nandini's Home.
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After few minutes all of us came up to the door and rang the bell. Shit. My heart is pounding so hard, I fear it might just not come out. What is this feeling, god! Help! I'm having weird thoughts. Now, those silly amused faces make sense. It hint that my thoughts are true. Very true. My mind is rushing into all possible directions. And there it is...
The door flung open and a beauty with a melodious voice came out, singing to us. "hey guys!" She said as soon as she saw all of us.
And my breath ditched away. It's her. The Girl, who captivated my thoughts and has no plans to leave my partner up there on the top floor. And my blood pumping partner too. And she is Nandini!
Mukti: hey beautiful!
Mukti spoke and then followed the 3 idiots...
Abhi/ dhruv/ Cabir together: hey sissy!
All of them hugged Nandini first because I was standing at the last. And one by one she took all of them in. She came to the door and finally she saw me. Thank god, for that.
I could see the transformation of her expressions. Oh god she looked so cute. Her expressions were similar to mine. Shock all over our faces. But still she looks so cute even in such an situation. We were too much into the eye lock when Mukti's voice broke it.
Mukti: so kaisa laga humara surprise?
SURPRISE! Really. This is soo much more than just a surprise. Shayad pehli baar Mukti ne apni life mein itna achha kaam kiya hai. I gave her a small smile thanking her and I guess she understood my gesture so she even returned me a reassuring smile.
I looked back at Nandini, and there I go again. I'm drowning again...in those exceptionally beautiful hazel eyes. And I want no one to help me out of here. Coz this is my solace.
But why isn't she saying anything. Ok, I will only make the first move.
As I was about to open my mouth, I heard the melodious sound again. And my name.
Nandini: hi Manik!
Me: hi Nandini!
Even I forwarded my hand, and shook hands. Oh god, her softy hands. They feel like some cotton candy.
I continued saying, or rather stuttering to be precise.
Me: Its...its soo good to see you. We are meeting almost after...
Nandini: ah...come on in plz.!
She said in between and then led me in too. I just gave her a smile.
Finally, as we all settled down there a could find a strange face. A stranger amongst us. But what is he doing here? At Nandini's place?!
As I was thinking, I saw Nandini walking up to that guy. And she started speaking.
Nandini: so guys, meet Ryan! My Fianc!
All: what??!
Did she...did she just say that? Fianc?! No! This isn't the truth. I can see it, see it in her eyes that she's lying. She is herself uncomfortable saying that. And that guy...whatever his name is I don't give a damn!... But even his looking shocked with this exclamation. This isn't true. I can feel it. There is something behind this. I can feel it.
POV ends.
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