Love will Find The way

Chapter 67- Never say Never

''Maybe Nandini said no because of her previous relationship'' Aryaman ko yahi bolna baaki tha kya? ''Previous relationship?'' Rohan was confused. ''I don't want to learn about her ex, Aryaman'' Rohan said. ''But where is she?'' for the nth time, can't he understand that I'm looking for Nandini. ''Na bolne ke baad tho mera himmat hi nahi hua Nandini se baat karne ka, I was a bit skeptical so I did not even call her'' he said. ''Maybe she will take her time'' Siya said. ''Usne tumse na kaha but may be she didn't mean it, maybe she needs time to think over it. Tumhe usse time dena chahiye, you should spend some time. What do you say Manik?'' Siya looked into my eyes. ''No'' I instantly answered her. ''A no is always a no. Koi bhi insaan apni decision aise hi nahi bol deta'' I have not only meant it for Rohan but even Siya should understand that humare beech ab kuch nahi ho sakta. Mujhe Nandini se milna hai abhi. ''Siya, I did not get my dress tonight yet, I will go and get it'' I said and got out of there. 

Everything was in vain when I saw her flat locked. Ye ladki ab kaha gayi. I went inside as I have her flat keys with me. Scooter was there to welcome me. Shayad ye bhi mere tarah Nandini ka wait kar raha hoga. Hazaar baar maine usse call karne ki koshish kiya par wo uthaya nahi. I had no other option than to wait for her. Kitne memories the iss ghar se mujhe, main aur Nandini yaha kitne moments spend kiya tha. I made coffee for myself. Nandini ke liye hi mujhe cooking seekhna pada. I saw her notes for a weekly menu on the fridge. Pehle Nandini aise diet follow nahi karti thi par ab kitna kuch badal gaya. Kaha ho Nandini? Calls ya messages ka jawaab tho do. Agar mein waapas gaya tho waha se baahar aa nahi paunga. I went into Satya's room where he had a large collection of photos. I checked the old albums and almost I have seen all of these earlier too. I was strolling through an old telugu magazine. I think mujhe telugu mein bolna nahi padhna likhna bhi seekhna chahiye tha but the script feels like alien language.

Oh there is a handwritten note too. Satya was so cool for his age. He not only collected these magazines but also gave a personal touch by writing these notes. I opened it to read and saw my name on the top. Why was this written addressing me! I kept reading it further.

Manik, I don't know how to start but it feels like my days start with you and my nights aren't ending when I'm with you. Tumhe pata hai you were my first crush, I used to be a fangirl for you and working with you is a dream come true. Ye sab tumhe pehli din batana chahti thi par thu ne kabhi mujhe mauka hi nahi diya. I know abhi tak ka raasta aasaan nahi tha. There were so many misunderstandings between us but finally we sailed through it. Now I can proudly say that the Great Manik Malhotra mera best friend hai.

Nandini's note has put a smile on my face. I wish ab bhi sab kuch waise hi hota. I kept reading further. 

When Navya wrote a letter to Cabir, you actually wo letter maine tumhare liye likhi hai. I don't know ki Navya uss letter mein kya likhi but I wish one day we will also end up like Navya and Cabir, marrying each other. Aaj Navya and Cabir ki shaadi ho raha hai aur kal humara bhi hoga na! Main tumhe ye baat personally bataane ki bahut try kiya but himmat nahi hai mujhme. Iss liye ye letter likh rahi hoon. It is so overwhelming to know that I got the best actress award for the year but main sirf movie mein nahi tumhara life mein bhi partner ban na chahti hu Manik. I love you so much, Manik Malhotra. Pata nahi tumhara answer yes hoga ya nahi but I will always love you no matter what. You made me what I am today and only you can break my heart. Award function ke baad ye letter main tumhe diya tho pata nahi tum kaise react karoge! 

I was dumbstruck when I read that letter. Jab Navya aur Cabir ki shaadi hui tho Nandini mujhe ye letter dena chahti thi. That means Nandini has written this letter on their wedding day and the next day, I messed up everything. Kaash maine wo sab nahi karta tho ab main aur Nandini ek saath hi hote the. Itna kuch jaan kar main aise hi nahi baithoonga, mujhe Nandini se milna hoga, maafi maangna hoga aur jab tak wo maanegi nahi tab tak main usse kahi jaane nahi doonga. I went out in search of her in all possible places where I could search her. Siya ne bahut baar calls kiya. Muhurat ka time bhi ho chuka hai but now, nothing seemed important to me other than Nandini. I have called Siya to convey the same. ''Siya, mujhe aane mein thoda time lagega'' I said to her. ''But tumne dress ke liye nikal gaya, itna der kyu lag raha hai?'' she asked. ''Nandini, can you please give it to Alya, she is in the other room'' Siya spoke to someone there. Kya Nandini waha hai? ''Yeah Siya, I'm almost ready, nikalne hi wala tha'' I said and rushed to see if Nandini was there. 

Varmala was about to start and I saw Alya in her room. ''Did you see Nandini here?'' I asked Alya. ''Ha kuch der pehle yaha aayi thi, but why are you asking about her?'' Alya asked. ''Ab main kuch explain karne ka time nahi hai and what did you decide?'' I asked her if she still wants to get married and she did not speak anything. ''This might be your last sign Alya, think before you make a decision'' I said. ''Late ho raha hai Manik, mujhe jaana hoga'' she said. Jaise Alya suffer kar raha hai na Dhruv ko leke, I will never let Nandini suffer because of me and this is a promise to myself. ''Nandini tho abhi abhi Dhruv se milne gayi thi'' Alya said before leaving. I was going to Dhruv's room but met Siya and Dhruv on my way. Siya hugged me happily and said, ''Congratulations Manik, film chamber se call aaya ki that you can resume back to movies''. ''Ye achanak kaise ho gaya?'' I was confused. ''Arre Dhruv ne un logon se baat kiya'' Siya said. I looked at Dhruv and he said he will explain me everything next day. Alya ne kaha ki Nandini Dhruv se milne gayi thi but Dhruv tho mandap mein chala gaya. Where is this Nandini? ''So you have got the good news?'' there she is! Finally I got to see her after what it felt like ages. 

''Yes, I have come to know about the good news I've been waiting for!'' I said giving her the letter she wrote to me but I never received from her.