Manan ff : Love Story of an Introvert ✔️

54. MukBhi's Confession

Navya(concerned): Haan, tum raat ko dinner bhi karne nahi aayi. Manik ne kahan you were tired.

Cabir(yelled): Oh no.

Everyone turned towards him and gave a questioning look.

Cabir(emotionally): Mukti, kahin tu pregnant toh nahi hai? Dekh Shadi ke pehle yeh sab nahi chalega haan.

Mukti glares at him and looks towards Manik.

Manik(chuckles): Chill Cabir. She is waiting for someone else to come. Haina Mukti?

Mukti looks down and just then they hear Nandu and Abhimanyu coming inside.

Cabir(impatiently): Acha, tu Nandu ka wait kar rahi thi? Dekh woh aa gayi. Jaldi bata. I am hungry.

Navya(glared): Cabir, shut up.

Cabir(meekly): ok.

Taking a deep breath, Mukti speaks.

Mukti(in a low tone): Guys, I have something to confess.

She goes towards Abhimanyu and stands beside him, holding his hand while he was gaping at her in shock. Everyone was confused with the things happening before them except Nandu and Manik who had a small smile on their faces, guessing the situation.

Mukti(nervously): I have known Abhimanyu before I shifted to Bangalore. We both were fond of races and used to participate. We became friends then. But lost contact after that. I met him after years through Cabir. (Taking a deep breath) We are in a relationship for few months. I never believed in love, I never trusted people so, I had asked him to keep our relationship a secret. He is nowhere at fault in all this.

Though addressing everyone, she didn't break her eye contact with Manik, as if explaining him. When they were trying to process the things, Manik walked towards her. Abhimanyu who was still in shock was sweating badly, seeing Manik coming towards him.

Manik(gravely): Never ever hurt her otherwise I won't even try to stop myself from breaking your bones.

Abhi(disbelievingly): Matlab tu maan gaya? Tujhe koi problem nahi hai? You won't be punching me again, right? Pehle hi bata de. I need to prepare. Tere punches mujhse handle nahi hote.

Manik(amused): Mukti ke punches handle hote hai?

Abhi(absent-mindedly): Haan unki aadat ho gayi.

Mukti and Nandu chuckle at him.

Manik(laughs): Punch toh main tujhe marunga hi saale.

He hugs him tight, to which Abhimanyu reciprocates. Breaking the hug,

Manik(whispers): Keep her safe.

Abhi(sincerely): I will. I promise with every breath of mine.

Manik smiles at him and glances towards Mukti. Patting her cheek, he said.

Manik(grins): Bola tha na maine tujhe, you will find me beside you always.

Mukti nods smilingly and hugs him. Breaking the hug, Manik looks at everyone's shocked faces.

Manik(chuckles): Guys, change these looks and at least say something.

Alya and Dhruv come to Mukti and hug her and Abhimanyu.

Dhruv(happily): Abhimanyu is a nice guy. I am happy you chose him. I am happy you finally gave him a chance.

Alya(squealed): You both make a cute couple.

Navya(warned): Abhimanyu, pehle hi bata rahe agar Mukti ke aankho se ek bhi aansu dikhe na hume, tumhe iss duniya se hata denge.

Abhi(promised): Never.

Cabir glares Mukti.

Cabir(accusingly): Tune mujhe nahi bataya. Mujhe? Mere se Manik jyada ho gaya na tujhe ab. Priorities change Mukti. I thought even if the whole world breaks my heart, you will support me. But aaj tune woh sab jhoot sabit kar diya.

Mukti(glares): Abey joker, maine Manik ko bhi aaj hi bataya sabke saath. And for your information, my priorities didn't change. Manik will always be my priority.

Cabir(whined): Manik, dekh ise. Yeh hamesha aise hi karti hai.

Manik(teased): Cabir, don't even try to come between us.

Mukti hugs Manik and sticks her tongue at him, teasing him.

They all hug the couple. Manik pulls Nandu and Alya pulls Navya into the hug. Breaking the hug, Abhimanyu gives a nervous smile to everyone and makes Mukti sit on the sofa. Holding her hands, he speaks.

Abhi(emotionally): Mukti, everyone agreed. See if you want to break-up with me now, just say it.