Finding You Again( Sequel To IFY)

part13_Torn to shreds

After arranging a taxi for Ishani and Raj nandni went directly towards Daniel’s room. He was the only last hope, who can convince manik to come at birthday party. She knocked at his door and his heavy yet tired voice allowed her to come in.

“Hey beautiful. It’s my pleasure to have you this early in my room. So tell me what bring you here to bless me your visit…!” Daniel as usual in fully charming mood. Nandni shook her head while chuckling at his flirtatious remarks. She came forward and fisted the back of chair tightly.

“Ummm I need your help….!” She said lowly looking at floor. His hazel eyes surveyed her worried face. Pushing his chair back Daniel came towards her. As he stopped closer finally she looked up straight into his curious eyes.

“You were crying…!” He tried to look into her red eyes when she was trying her best to avoid.

“No I’m fine..!” She tried to give her best smile.

“All want to meet Manik. Mom dad were here to invite him for his niece’ birthday, but he left the office straight after meeting. Please I need your help. We want to bring him in birthday party. Everyone wants to meet him. Please you need to convince him to come…!” Nandni explained everything in one go.

“Ok ok relax. Take a breath. Come sit here. Let’s plan something less suspicious..!” Daniel held her arm and brought ahead to sit at chair. He knew already they need to think calmly.

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Finally it was parul’s birthday. Everyone was so much excited to see manik. Nandni had full trust at Daniel. She knew already if he promised to bring him then definitely he will.

“Nandnj you are looking simple but really pretty...!” mukti said while joining nandni in the restroom of the hall they booked for parul's birthday party.

“I don’t know why I’m feeling so exhausted when I didn’t even do any thing. I just lost all the courage to put on some thing fancy...!” nandni said while combing her long straight hairs.

“Since the time my bro left, you never even tried to dressed up. But today is the occasion when your natural beauty is shining even without fancy dress or make up....!” mukti smiled while looking at nandni’s reflection in the mirror. Nandni was anxious to look appropriate but not over. Looking last time at herself both left to join all other family members in the hall.

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Dozens of the people arriving, lots of gifts for little angel were offered along with warm greetings. A sweet melody was played, giving a peaceful feelings in this crowded chirping atmosphere.

It’s being quite late and still Daniel hadn’t shown up with manik and Victoria. Everyone was just waiting impatiently for manik until cabir saw a car stopped.

“Nandni. Mukti. Where is auntie and uncle. Manik... Manik aa gaya. I saw him. I can’t believe it, I saw him. After years my friend was there....!” cabir was looking out of window from the 5th floor which was giving full view of parking. He was screaming joyously, ecstatically and so piercingly that it set everyone's ear tingling.

Nandni felt her heart picked unusual pace. The only name that could easily cause the hair to stand on her whole body. Goosebumps pulled their way at every inch of her skin. After painful years tonight her whole family was going to be completed. Under one roof all together. Mukti and nandni both ran towards window where cabir was looking out.

“I wish I could just reach out and give him a tight hug....!” mukti said while looking out of the window. She was the one who was asking all of them to behave strongly, but just one glimpse of her brother she couldn’t control her happy tears.