Essence Of Love - A MaNan FF [Completed]

Chapter 24 - Hamesha.

A/N : Dedicating the last chapter of my story to my two special birthday girls whom I love beyond limits - Alohomora0606 and @Inshaa_  . I hope you babies like my little gesture. ❤️

Also, I wanna thank all readers for joining me in this little journey. My first story here. This book will always be close to my heart and so will your comments and love. Epilogue will be up soon.

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~The true essence of love is loving unconditionally - a kind of love where there are no strings, expectations or ownership attached to it.~

3 months later..

''Hi, Navya!! Itney din baad kaise yaad aayi meri?'' I asked, holding the phone to my ear, over joyed at hearing my best-friend's voice. It had been over 3 weeks I spoke to her last.

''Woh sab chhodo.. Ek important news deni hai. Hum Mangalore mein hai.. Fab 5 ke saath!! Soha bhi aayi hai.'' She said, sending waves of thrill through me as I conveniently ignored the 'Soha' bit. I knew that once I had left, she had resumed band manager duties.

''Kya?!! Kaise? Aur kitne din?'' I asked excitedly, throwing a barrage of questions at her.

''Woh O2 ne Fab 5 ko aur ek album deal offer ki hai, kyunki last wala itna successful jo huwa tha. Par iss waale song mein kuch classical elements hai, aur unke manager ne inhe apna classical music brush up karne ke liye yahan ek workshop ke liye bheja hai. Hum ek week se idhar hai aur ab humara workshop bhi khatam ho gaya. Kal subah wapas jaa rahe hai.'' Navya briefed me.

''Kya?! Aur tum mujhe abhi bata rahi ho?'' I asked, irritatedly.

''Sorry na Nandu, hum bhool gaye they.'' She replied. I huffed but then naughtily asked ''Waise, tum Fab 5 ke saath yahan kyun aayi? Cabir ke liye?''
Cabir had proposed to Navya just a month back and they were officially a couple now. I could imagine Navya blushing hard and laughed.

''Accha toh main tumhe humara address message kar deti hoon. Tum aaj hi aajao hum se milney'' Navya said hurriedly.
''Milney? Umm .. woh bhi hoga na wahan par?'' I asked nervously.
''Haan, woh kaise nahi hoga. Fab 5 ka lead singer hai woh. Par problem kya hai? Tum dono ke beech toh sab kuch khatam ho gaya hai na.'' Navya said, almost mockingly. She then cut the call and I tried calming myself but my heart-beat only insisted on rising.

Yes, technically , it was 'over' between us, but how can I explain it to anyone  - he was there in each moment of mine. Whether I was happy or sad, it felt like he was always there - celebrating my happiness or giving me strength when I was upset.

I missed his touches that would evoke so much of desire in me, his lips that would that would fill me up with overpowering passion and his arms that made me feel the most safe and protected. I missed him.

And today, after 3 long months, how would it be when I see him again. Would he have moved on? Or was he not over me too?

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Manik's POV

''Nandini aane waali hai kuch der mein humse milney!!!'' Navya announced excitedly as she ran into the room we were rehearsing in, at dizzying speed. Everyone began excitedly chattering but I froze.

Nandini. That name itself was enough to make my heart leap in joy. I tried reminding myself our relationship hadn't worked but each beautiful moment we shared would come rushing to mind each time someone mentioned her. Every day - whether in college or at home, it felt like she would come rushing to me with her radiant smile and put my heart at peace. The whole week I was here, I kept resisting the temptation to tell Navya to call her. I missed her warm and comforting presence so much. And now that she was actually coming, I felt numb and didn't know how to react.