" It's Complicated " (Completed)

PART 19

Maan saw them talking laughing with
each other. He was happy to see Nandini
smiling but upset thinking her with
another guy without Manik. His promise
to his late best friend and himself to
make Nandini one day their wouldn't be
seem to happen any more. He sighed
then thought after all she is happy.
And that's enough for them.
*****
Malhotra mansion
Manik got up and find himself in
different bed. He then realized it was
Nandini's. He recalled last night. And
sneaked out of the bed thinking where
was she. He then looked at the wall clock.
It was 11 am. " she must be in office. "
he thought and came out of her room
entered into his room to get freshen up.
After getting fresh he came to downstairs
and hugged Niyonika back wise who was
doing some work seating in the couch.
" good morning mom. " he wished her.
" hmm " she lazily replies and kept doing
her paper works.
" Are you still mad at me? " he asked her
childishly nuzzling his face on her hairs.
" what do you want me to do then ? " she
replied.
" Mummaa... sorry na. If you would have
asked me to do something else then I
would definitely do that. But the thing
you have asked for was totally impossible
for me. " he replied keeping his head on
her shoulder.
" but why? What's bothering you ? You
can share Manik. I am your mom after
all. I won't judge you but would show
you the right path. " Niyonika kept an
assurance motherly hand on his head.
He then came and seated in front of her
keeping his head on her lap and said " I
don't know what actually I want. But one
thing which I clearly not want to hurt
Nandini at all. You know how precious
she's for me. For us. So I can't take the
risk to hurt her anyway that too because
of me. "
"But why do you think of hurting her? "
Niyonika asked ruffling his hairs.
" I don't know Mumma.. I told you na
about my dilemma. And apart from this I
don't know if she likes me or not in that
manner. If she doesn't like me then?
And even I don't like her wase. And as if
main usse khus nehi rakh paya Toh aap
hi batao what to do? I don't afford
loosing her friendship mom. So its better
to gert buried the topic then and there
itself. " he said holding her one hand on
her.
" mera bachcha..." she planted a kiss on
his head. She thought about his true
concerned for her Nandini.
*******
More 5 days past.
Harshad jellied with Nandini very well.
They started sharing a good friendly
bond. Though it was different from his
side but Nandini still considering him as
a good business partner and friend.
Even the Saxenas' started visiting
Malhotras' very often. And finally one
fine day their engagement was declared.
Though Nandini wasn't happy with the
engagement but she didn't want to make
them upset all over again. So she agreed.
And next day was her engagement day.
There was an another one who was totally
against of the alliance between Nandini
and Harshad.
"Manik tomorrow no party no studio no
work okay. You have to be home."
" There are lots of work yet pending
beta. And most of all she needs you by
her side tomorrow"
Maan and Niyonika were instructing him
who wasn't at all liking the Topic.
" mom dad is it needed to hook up Nandu
with that jerk ? " he frustratingly said.
" Maanik " Maan shouted " behave.
Take his name with respect. After all he
is Nandu's would be husband. " he
rebuked him.
" Respect my foot " he said feasting his
teeth in anger.
" Maaanik " this time it was Niyonika.
" What the hell wrong with you guys ?? "
he chewed his words and left being super
irritated.
Nandini watched the whole scenario
standing on the stairs hiding herself
behind the fountain. She sighed and
shook her head.
********
Recording Studio.
The Fab 5 were preparing for the next
concert of their which gonna be held on
just three days later.
" guys jo v practice karna hai let's do it
now today only as tomorrow it won't be
possible as it is Nandu's engagement. "
Cabir informed them all.
" haan yaar you're right. " dhruv said.
" ohhh god. I just can't believe that
Nandsss is gonna engage that too
tomorrow. I am so excited. " Mukti said
jumping on her feet in happiness.
" yeah me too happy for her. " Aliya said.
But she was happy not because of
Nandini but herself as it would clear her
way to enter The Malhotra mansion.
" guys I ve a superb idea to surprise
Nandu. " Cabir exclaimed.
" aree toh bata na..kab batayega after
engagement? " Mukti patted his shoulder.
" very funny. " Cabir mocked and then
said " let's do one surprise performance
tomorrow only as a surprise gift for her.
What's say?"
" wow Cabir... tu kabse itna intelligent Ho
gaya ? " Mukti happily hugged him.
" jabse tu itni idiot ho gayi. " he made
fun of her. She playfully hit his back
while hugging.
" haan Cabir the idea is gonna rock. Kyun
buddy? " dhruv asked Manik who was
silence till the whole conversation.
" Mmmaanik " Cabir called him.
" hmm what ? " Manik who was busy
tuning his guitar replied lazily.
" What what? Cabir ne avi shared a plan
to surprise Nandini. So raha tha kya ?"
Mukti questioned him.
" plan? what plan ? " he raised his
eyebrows.
" ohh buddy kal Nandini ka engagement
hai toh we are just thinking to give her a
surprise performance. " dhruv said.
" Engagement !!! " he fisted his teeth and
murmured. " Bloody hell. " he looked
away.
Cabir looked at him narrowing his gaze
as he was trying to read between the
lines.
There was another pair of eyes which
were observing his facial expressions
keenly. It was Aliya. Then she asked "
why baby ? Aren't you happy with this
engagement ? "
Her words brought back him to reality
and he replied composing himself "
Ermm.. off course I am happy. Why don't
I ? " But he asked himself " do I really
happy ?Arggghh. "
" again you are lost... you Lost Soul. "
Cabir taunted him.
" listen guys do whatever you want but
don't drug me on it. " Manik said with
attitude and disgusted mood.
" But why baby? Just now toh you said
that you are happy for her then mana
Kyun kar rahe ho ? " Aliya became
suspicious.
The rest of Fab 4 waited for a suitable
reason from him. He looked around his
friends then said " It is just that I can't
stand that Harshad jerk. "
" but buddy I know he's little bit weird
but he's not bad either. " Dhruv tried to
Pacify him.
" I don't know but I am not getting any
positive vibe whenever I came across
him. " he said holding his head.
" give some time to yourself Manik. Then
every thing will fall into place . Okey??
It's just a matter of time. " Cabir said
keeping one friendly hand on his
shoulder to calm his disturbed friend.
" I don't know man. .. bus keep me away
from these drama." Saying he picked his
guitar up and walked out of the studio
leaving them confused.
" don't worry about him. He will come
across. The plan is on. " Cabir cheered
the group.
" Why I am not getting any positive
vibes ?? They are right as though about
Harshad. But then why the hell I can't
stand him ? " he frustratingly hit the car
bonnet.
****
Malhotra Mansion,, night
"Hey beautiful? " Harshad called
Nandini.
" hi Harshad. How are you? " she asked.
" Am fine. How's you ? Excited for
tomorrow. ? " he re asked.
' Excited ' this word put her in some
dilemma. " Is she? " She did not know.
So she smartly switched the topic. " you
say sab thiik ?"
" when you are in my life then sab thik
toh hoga hi na. " he Sounded romantic.
Nandini ignored his romantic tone and
said " ohhh so much of compliment haan.
Thanks. Achcha listen mom is calling
me. I will talk to you later. " saying
without giving him time to fetch the
conversation little more she hanged up.
She sighed and turned back towards the
door hearing someone was chuckling
behind her.
***********