Manan ff : The Manager

chapter 20 ( a )

Standing outside the Party's venue, Manik desperately waited for Nandini.

Manik ( pov ) ( Impatiently ) : Nandu ko ane mein itna time kyon laag raha hai? ????.....god. ....I am just dying to see her. ....

Glaring at Manik, Fab4 gave him chullu -bhar -paani -mein -doob -mar -wala - look, due to which , he shrugged a bit.

Maniks flash back ....

Nandini ( confused ) : kaisa proposal? ????

Getting intimidated by the look on Nandini's face, Manik started to stammer " woh. ...tum. ...tumhe. ....woh. ..."

Cabir ( annoyed ) : oye. ....aapni rail gadi ko kisi ek station pein toh stop karwa. ....kab se beech mein latka raha hai! !!!!!

On hearing this, Manik gave Cabir muh -bannd- kar-warna - tere - ghar - mein - ghuss - ke - marunga - wala - look, due to which 'Cabir the chatter box ' became silent.

Finally, after mustering up his courage, Manik spoke " woh. ....you have to accept this. ....warna humlog. ....humlog Soha ka party attend nehin karenge! !!!!!"

On listening to this, Nandini gapped at Manik in disbelief. While, Fab4 mentally saluted Manik for his bravery.

Nandini ( shocked ) : what? ?????

Manik ( adamantly ): yes. ....and the choice is yours. ...

Without wasting any time, Manik handed her the packet.

Taking the packet, Nandini animatedly gapped at it and then at Manik. While, Fab4 enjoyed the whole circus going on, in front of them.

Opening the packet, Nandini just starred at the dress blankly. While, Manik miserably tried to read her expression.

Cabir ( pov ) : hehe. ....Nandini itne expensive dress ke liye definitely naa hi bolegi! !!!!.....and then. ....main uss chudail ki party attend karne se bacch jaunga. .....

Fab4 continuously keept on chanting "please Nandini naa bol do. ....please ". While, Manik just hoped that Nandini liked the dress.
Finding no way out, Nandini calmly replied " haan "

On hearing this, Manik couldn't control his excitement and started to smile. While, fab4's dreams were completely shattered.

Maniks flash back end's. ....

As soon as Manik came out of his flash back, his eyes fell on Nandini, who was coming towards him.

One look at Nandini and Manik just forgot to breath.

The dress just perfectly fitted her. While, Nandini's open hair, just stirred a tornado of emotions in Manik.

Standing in front of Manik,  Nandini twice waved her hand at him. But, Manik was too busy in starring at her, that he failed to notice Nandini's irritated face.

Nandini ( irritatedly ) : Sir. ....kya hua? ????.....aap kaha kho gaye hai? ?????

Manik like an idiot replied " tum mein "

On hearing this, Fab4 burst out laughing. While, Nandini became conscious.

On realising what a blunder he had done, Manik nervously started looking here and there.

Manik ( nervously ) : guys. ...we are getting late. ....andar chalte hai. ....

Saying this, Manik flew towards the entrance. While, Nandini and Fab4 followed him.

Reaching the entrance, Nandini provided the Security Guard with the invitation card.

They where about to enter the hall, when the Security Guard stopped Nandini. "Ma'am. ....you are not invited. ...aap andar nehin jaa sakti "

That was it, Manik got pissed.

Before Nandini could say anything, Manik protectively wrapped his arms around her waist.

Manik dangerously said " she is my girlfriend. ....you can't stop her from entering! !!!!!!!"

Security Guard : but Sir. ...

Manik ( pissed ) : look. ...I seriously don't have time for this shit. ...If she is not allowed. ...then. ....we Fab5 are also not attending the party. ...

Scared by Maniks threat, the Security Guard allowed them to enter.

As soon as, Fab5 and Nandini entered the party, the Security Guard informed about this new development to Soha, who got super annoyed.

Inside the party.

Manik ( annoyed ) : seriously. ....uss security guard ki himaat kaise hui Nandini ko rokne ki! !!!!!!

Sensing the sudden rise in temperature, Cabir stepped in to handle the situation.

Cabir ( calmly ) : Manik just chill. ...it must have been a mistake. ...

Manik ( pissed off ) : mistake my foot! !!!!!!.....

Manik was about to spit more fire, when Soha herself appeared.

Soha immediately came and hugged Manik. While, Manik helplessly flapped his arms in the air.

Breaking the hug, Soha said " oh baby. ....I missed you so much. ..."
On hearing this, Nandini cringed her eyebrows. While, Fab4 just wanted to vomit on her.

Soha ( seductively ) : waise Manik. ....how am I looking today? ????

On this question, Manik gapped at Soha from top to bottom.

Nodding his head a bit, Manik gave Soha mere - ghar - ki - kaam - wali - bai - bhi - tum - se - zyaada - sundar - dikhti - hai - wala - look.

Soha ( desperately ) : say something Manik. ...

Manik ( deliberately lying ) : very pretty. ...

On hearing this, Nandini felt a bit uncomfortable and started looking here and there. Seeing this, Cabir decided to interrupt Manik and Soha's not so loving conversation.

Cabir ( fake smile ) : happy birthday Soha

Leaving Manik ,Soha turned to face Fab4, with an irritated look.

Soha ( fake ): thank you so much Cabir. ...

Cabir ( sarcastically ) : itni jaldi thank you maat bolo Soha. ...tumhara gift toh abhi baaki hai. ....kyon Nandini? ????

Nandini immediately straightened herself and moved towards Soha, with a genuine smile.

Nandini ( generously ) : happy birthday Soha. ...yeh gift Fab5 ke taraf se tumhare liye hai. ...

Saying this, Nandini handed the gift to Soha, who took it abruptly.

Nandini ( lovingly ) : I hope all your dreams come true Soha. ...and you have a prosperous life ahead. ...

Soha, with a cunning smile said " thanks. ...but no thanks! !!!!.....ek baar aapni ankhe utha ke iss party mein dekho Nandini. ....yaha kayi log hai mere liye pray karne ke liye. ....then why do you think. ...ki mujhe tum jaisi orphan ke best wishes ki zarurat paregi "

That was it, Manik was all set to strangle Soha, when Nandini held his hand.

With her eyes, Nandini jesters Manik to stay calm, which he follows half heartedly.

On seeing their entwined hands, Soha grew furious and started blurting "you know what. ...tum jaisi low standard ki ladkiyan sirf aur sirf paise ke pecche hoti ho! !!!!!.....and it is very sad. ....ki Manik ko tumhara asli chehra abhi taak nehin dikha! !!!!"

Unable to bear it, Manik jerked Nandini's hand away and dashed out of there. While, Nandini followed him helplessly.