We all were so excited but at the same time, no one could deny the fact that this was probably going to be our last get-together. Ok so things were bad. But they still weren't that bad. We at least Met. We shared a good time together.
"Nandini," Mukti spoke "Last day,huh?"
"Certainly not," I said confidently "We'll meet soon. Again."
"Don't lie, at least." She was right though. I mean, we live in different cities and most importantly, we are working people now. We chose this life and we have to deal with this.
"Don't think of an answer. I Understand." Said Mukti, patting on my shoulder.
"You do?" I asked.
"I can see how uncomfortable you are, when He's around. So, yeah."
I sighed. "We should start getting ready now." I said, changing the topic.
"There's time." Mukti rolled her eyes.
"Yeah but, it's Navya's wedding mukti. We need to look good. Right?" I asked, raising my eyebrows.
"Actually." She said with a half crooked smile.
Finally after 3 hours, we were ready. "We look so pretty, Gosh!" Cried Alya out of happiness.
"Who designed your dress, after all?" I asked smirking.
"And who designed your dress, Nandini Murthy?" Asked Mukti, flashing her evil smile.
"Fine. Mukti, the famous fashion designer!" I said, acting all crazy.
After our teasing session, We headed towards the main hall where the wedding rituals were supposed to take place. "What a beauty!" We said in unison. The arrangements and decorations were so damn amazing.
As me moved inside, we saw Cabir attending the guests. "Am I dreaming or is that really Cabir?" Said mukti rubbing her eyes.
"He's Cabir. He looks such a-
"Gentleman" Alya said cutting me off.
"I swear." I said.
Cabir finally saw us. Afterall, we were staring him like crazy people and as if he was some superstar and we are dying to get his autograph. "So," He began "How am I looking?"
"Dulha Dulha lagraha hai." Said Mukti, giggling.
"What else am I suppose to look like, on my wedding?" He made an irritated face.
"You look great!" Said Alya. Cabir looked at me to get an answer "Yeah," I said hesitatingly "You look awesome!"
I excused myself as I was feeling thirsty. While I was filling my glass with water, My Neck piece fell down. I bowed to pick it up and someone held my hand. I immediately looked downwards to see who it was and to my surprise or should I say it was Manik, AGAIN.
How aii appa how? Why him, always? Sometimes I used to wonder if Manik had attached some sort of camera on my clothes or something. I mean, how can the SAME person come to your rescue, always?
He kept the neck piece on my hand and offered to help. I nodded my head in a 'No'
While I was struggling to wear the neck piece, I could feel his strong gaze. I didn't look at him because to be honest, I was afraid. Afraid to look into his eyes. "You look beautiful" He said.
"Thanks.." I said without even looking at him.
"You can always ask for help." He said.
"I can manage on my own. You weren't there to help me in these two years, were you?" I spoke senselessly. Shit. Why Nandini.. I realized what I just said. "I..I..Didn't mean.."
"It's okay. You're right anway so.." He said looking away.
"Manik, I'm sorry..I just..I don't know why I said that.."
"It's fine. I should go see cabir." Saying this, he left.
What the hell Nandini?
After sometime, the wedding rituals started and we were all standing at a little distance from the bride and groom.
We just couldn't believe that Cabir and Navya were getting married. "Time flies." Said Manik.
"Seriously yar. I mean look at them, they're getting married. Fab 5's percussionist is getting married!" Said Mukti.
"Nandini Murthy's best friend is getting married." I said, rolling my eyes.
"Percussionist? He's an event manager now. We have different careers.." Said Dhruv in a low voice.
"But Fab 5 is forever. No mattet if Fab 5 makes no music anymore, that doesn't change the fact that Fab 5 lives in our heart. Our souls are connected by music." Said Mukti.
Okay now this was turning into an emotional conversation.
"Guys, they're married!!" I cried out of happiness.
We just couldn't hold back the tears of joy anymore. We jumped onto the mandap and danced like crazy maniacs! This feeling was so beautiful.
"This calls for a celebration!!" Cried Alya.
"Yes and we have a superstar among us." Said Cabir, coughing.
"Cabir. Don't!" Warned Manik.
"And he's a singer too." Continued Cabir.
"Cabir, I said..Don't." Manik was hell serious.
"So guys, presenting you the superstar, Manik Malhotra!!"
Manik looked at cabir angrily. "What do you want?" He asked.
"Nothing much. Just sing a song. Tere yaar ki shadi hai yaar." Said Cabir. He was trying really hard to control his laughter.
"Fine. You'll pay for this later." Said Manik, as he picked up the mike.
"Would love to." Said Cabir.
Manik made his way upto the stage and the guests were very excited. why would someone not be excited when Manik malhotra, the superstar is singing infront of them?
He adjusted his mike, closed his eyes and began..
Hmm..Hmm..
Hmm..Hmm..
Chuteya na chootay mosey, Rang tera dolna..
Ek teray baju duja, mera koi mol na..
Bol na, Mahi Bolna..
Bol na, Mahi Bolna..
Hmm.. Hm..Hmm..Hmm..
He opened his eyes and looked towards Me.
Teray liay aya main tou, teray sang jaana,
Dholna me teray naal, Jundri bitawaan,
Kabhi naiyo chorna, ishq di dorna..
Saray Chadjayen Mahi, tu na chorna..
Bolna, Mahi bolna..
Bolna, Mahi Bolna..
Hmm.. Hm..
The hall filled up with the clapping as soon as he ended his song. He came down the stage and stood next to Cabir. He looked at me through the corner of his eye. I went upto him and said, "You were good up there.."
"Thanks.." He said, with a little smile on his face.
And finally, Cabir and Navya's wedding was over. That one event which brought us all back together under one roof, came to an end. It was time for me to go and everyone had come to bid me a final goodbye.
"I'll miss you." Said Navya with teary eyes.
I smiled and hugged her. "You better take good care of her." I said, warning Cabir.
"At least ek din to aur rukti." Said Cabir.
"Exactly!" Dhruv agreed.
"I'm sorry guys, pehle he itna late hogaya hai and sneha will kill me agar aur late hua." I lied. Sneha never asked me to come fast.
"Call us when you reach." Said Mukti.
"Yeah, have a safe journey.." Said Alya, side hugging me.
While everyone was biding me a goodbye, there was one person who didn't say anything and that was Manik. He was not even looking at me. He was physically there but mentally, he was somewhere else. I went closer to him. "Bye.." I said, in a low voice. He immediately looked towards me.
"Yeah," he said Hesitatingly. "Bye..Have a safe journey."
That's it? A plain and simple, Bye? Deep down inside, I wanted him to say something else.
I smiled. What else could I do? I picked up my handbag and sat in the cab. I was struggling very hard to hold back my tears. They waved me a final goodbye and I just couldn't believe that this is probably the last time I'm seeing them. Finally, after composing myself, I raised my hand to wave them a goodbye and that was it for me. As soon as the cab started, tears came rolling down my face.
Chadariya jeeni re jeeni, Chadariya jeeni re jeeni,
Aankhen bheeni re bheeni re bheeni,
Yaadein jheeni re jheeni re jheeni..
However, things were no different at the resort. No one was happy and Manik..he was still lost. After 20 minutes, he stood up and took out his cellphone. "That's it." He said.
"What happened buddy?" asked Dhruv.
Manik didn't reply. He was continuously dialing someone's number and he looked hell worried.
"Manik, what happened? Kisko call karahay ho?" Asked Alya.
"Cabir." Said Manik.
"Have you lost it?" Cried Mukti.
Cabir finally picked up the call.
"Poolside pey aa, Jaldi!" Manik screamed. Like, literally screamed.
"Is everything fine?" Asked Cabir.
"I don't know Cabir just come."
"Manik, I just got married, it's my wedding night aur tu mujhey poolside pey bularaha hai?"
"It's urgent, Cabir! Please come."
"We'll talk about this in the morning, Manik."
"It's about Nandini." And that was it. As soon he said that, Mukti Alya and Dhruv's eye widened and they looked at Manik in state of shock.
"I'm coming." Saying this, Cabir Disconnected the call.
"What is it, Manik?" Asked Mukti.
Cabir and Navya came running. "Kia hua?" Asked Cabir.
"Guys, I need your help." Said Manik.
"For what?" They asked in unison.
"I need to talk to Nandini."
"What?" Began Alya. "But She just left. Ab tak to wo pohnchne bhi wali hogi."
"I don't know. I need to speak to her. Just get her here. Call her, text her, do anything but please..Get her here." Manik was literally pleading.
"I don't think that will work. I mean, hum agar usay call karkay bolenge ke Nandini wapis ao Manik wants to talk to you..Wo kabi nai ayegi. Never" Said Dhruv.
"He's right." Said Mukti.
"Mujhe nai pata guys. Kuchbhi karo, flight cancel karao, usko utha ke lao kuch bhi karo just bring her back!" Said Manik.
"You mean to say we should go Kidnap her?" Questioned Cabir raising his eyebrow.
Mukti immediately looked at Cabir and an unspoken conversation passed between them. "We know what do do." They said together flashing their evil smile.
(A/N): I'm back woohoo! It was my last exam yesterday. :D
Thankyou for sticking around and this was surely a long chapter. Right? Hope you like it and please do give me your feedback and I shall update jaldi jaldi. ;)
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