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Hello readers
I am backkkkk
First of all merry belated Christmas to all my readers.
May Jesus christ keep you content always..
I am late but no excuses this time.
These few days....it was too much for me to take in.
A lot happened.
But again, life happens....
So.......smile wideeeee....
Actually I wasn't feeling well from past quite days, so it took time for me to write this chap....
So here I am with another update
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Happy reading
Flashback continues....
"Amms won't allow like this Manik. Mein keh rahi hu na aap se!" Nandini tried pulling him, restricting him to move inside the house.
"Arey kyu nahi? Ab we came from beach na, it's obvious we'll have mud stuck. Ab saaf kaise kare? Beach ke PaNi se?" Manik reasoned and ended up being sarcastic.
"Arey I know na she'll not." Nandini pouted.
"Arey I know she has to." He opposed. Nandini huffed and left his hand after which he moved inside the house taking everyone's, i.e., MukBhi, CaVya and Amms's attention. But all of a sudden Nandini was taken into a bare hug by amms. Manik and Nandini shared a confused look while Cabir looked a bit scared.
"Nandu kanna. You know right I am very open minded? Why did you hide this from me?" Amms asked coming out of hug. Nandini frowned in utter confusion.
"Kya chupaya maine amms?" She asked back in confusion.
"Areyyy....kanna don't pretend now. I know everything okay!" Amms showed her palms as if saying her to stop pretending.
"But..." Nandini abruptly stopped, trying to remember what was she hiding.
"Yahi ki you and Manik are in a relationship!" Amms dropped a bomb on MaNan.
"WHAT?" Shouted them in chorus.
"What the f...." Manik gulped down the word seeing Nandini's glare. "Aapko yeh kisne kaha ki me and her are in a relationship?" Manik asked.
"No no, I mean you and her with different person! It was Cabir. Who said me this!" Amms shrugged while the duo shot a deathly glare towards Cabir who just smiled nervously.
"Amms aisa kuch nahi hai. Arey we are not in a relationship!" Nandini cleared.
"Jhooth Matt bolo Nandu. Ab you are in a relationship, just make me meet the guy asap. Ab no more discussion. It seems you both came from beach, so go and freshen up. Meine payasam banaya hai. Aaja jaldi!" Saying this Amms walked away leaving bewildered MaNan.
And then.....there gazes moved towards the person who was sole reason behind this shit.
But wait!
Where's he?
Nandini moved her gaze towards Navya who just shrugged and pointed towards the particular room. Giving her a lip tight smile, Manik and Nandini moved towards that room. Entering it, the found Cabir literally hiding behind the bed. Manik smiled sarcastically and grabbed his neck from behind to which Cabir shouted loudly in fear.
"Manikkkk....dekh mere dost. Mein tera chota sa, pyara sa, nanha sa, masoom sa dost hu na. Tu mujhe nahi marega na!" Cabir chuckled nervously.
"Ha re. Tu mera mein tera chota sa, pyara sa, nanha sa masoom sa dost hai. Isiliye bache ko maarne mein maza bhi aayega." Saying this, he literally held Cabir's neck in a tight grip.
"Areyyyyyyy!" Cabir yelped in terror. "Manikkkk...Nandu tu bol na kuchhh!" Cabir showed her his 'Not - so' puppy eyes.
"I won't. Why the hell did you tell amms that we are in a relationship?" Nandini shouted in his ears. Cabir and Manik both hissed because of this.
"Jeezzzz Nandini. My ears will blast." Cabir hissed.
"Shut up!" Manik and Nandini shouted.
"So Mr. Jester Dhawan, you have 2 hours to sort this shit out. Or else I'LL BEAT THE SHIT OUTTA YOU!" Nandini furiously shouted and left stomping her foot.
"Seriously Cabir? Why did you say this to amms? That she's in a relationship?" Manik asked angrily.
"Bro you are worried because I said she's in a relationship and not because you are?" Cabir faked amazement. Manik went blank for a second.
"Ah..ha coz she has to answer her amms na. That is why!" He looked here and there saying so making Cabir smirk.
"But you also have us to answer na!" Cabir exclaimed folding his hands against his chest.
"Areyyy!" Manik cribbed. "I am not in a relationship right. You all know this. So there's no point." Manik reasoned.
"Ha but even amms will come to know. But Manik, aaj nahi toh kal she'll be in a relationship right. Tab kya bolega tu." Cabir shrugged listening which Manik got restless. Something pricked his heart. Suddenly air went thick for him. His brain froze. Tongue tied.
Coz Cabir was right. She'll be in a relationship. And she can be.
But why is it haunting him?
Why is it affecting him?
Why the thought of Nandini with someone else is sending shiver down his spines?
"Ya....right....she'll be...aaj nahi toh kal! Ya right!" Manik spoke....to whom? Listening him Cabir sighed tiredly.
"Bro!" Cabir spoke taking his attention. "You're a certified mental." Manik glared him hard for his comment.
"Abey oh. What do you mean!" Manik questioned keeping his hands on his waist turning completely towards him.
"Aur nahi toh kya. You can't see Nandu with someone else, you feel possessive towards her, you share your feelings with her, you literally shared your past with her inspite of the fact that did not share it with anyone or else other than us, and you still want me to elaborate why am I calling you mad?" Manik looked here and there knowing where the conversation is going.
"Cabir..."
"No Manik, even you know what I mean." Cabir intervened. "Fine, you tell me! Why do you share your problems with her? Please enlighten me Mr. Genius!" Cabir ended up being sarcastic.
"Cabir....I know what you are trying to say. But...." Manik abruptly stopped. "Okay...I share my problems with her because I...I trust her. I trust her on this that my problems will be solved if with her. But will it not be selfish? For me to keep her with me just for this?" He looked at Cabir while asking so.
"Bro! Nandini isn't a kid to not understand anything. You think she's doing these as sympathy?" Cabir spoke.
"NO MAHN! I know it's not sympathy. But...." He stopped not knowing how to conclude.
He does know that whatever she's doing for him, it's anything but sympathy. Her eyes show concern and worry for him. He still remember the day he told Nandini about Khushali. That rage in her eyes was still visible to him. Ab was that unknown or known, that is known only to Nandini. Urghhh why is it so complicated!!!
"I don't know Cabir!" He ran his hand through his hair in frustration. Before Cabir could speak, Manik left the room.
"Inka kya hoga!" Cabir sighed tiredly and walked out behind Manik.
Meanwhile outside...
Right now everyone were sitting on the dining table having the Payasam made my amms. Nandini was savoring it happily, and why not? She was having it after so many days. They were chit chatting which each other, teasing, making fun.
"Waise Nandu, I have the flight to catch, for Mumbai. It just slipped out of my mind to inform you." Amms spoke.
"Whatttt? So soon?" Nandini whined.
"Ya...so soon!" Manik murmured under his breath which was audible to Nandini alone. Listening this, she stomped her feet on his making him hiss in pain. He looked at her with questioning eyes to which she glared him hard. Understanding for what it was, he shrugged and again dug himself into the payasam.
"Nahi kanna, waha gurukul bhi hai. I can't leave that place for anybody else to take care." Amms reasoned listening which Nandini pouted but nevertheless nodded in agreement. "But I want to see the pic of the guy you're dating." MaNan face palmed when amms brought up this topic again.
"Amms. Listen, I am not in any relationship. JESTER!" Nandini warned him with her eyes to which he nervously bobbed.
"Ahh..ma'am, they are right. Duo aren't in any relationship!" Cabir spoke sheepishly taking amms off guard.
"What? Then why did you tell me that she's in a relationship?" Manik and Cabir shared a glance and then looked here and there making Nandini go suspicious.
"Ah...woh...." Cabir stammered.
"Isiliye because he wanted to see you reaction!" Manik said in one go in order to save Cabir from spoiling things further, which did nothing but confused amms a bit more.
"What? Aise kon karta hai?" Amms was pissed to no extend.
"Cabir karta hai." Manik shrugged.
"Yeh normal insaano wali harkatein nahi hai!" Amms mocked.
"Ha toh har insaan ek nahi hota. We are special!" Manik grinned listening which Nandini face palmed.
"Tum pagal ho?" Amms asked seriously.
"Ab dekhiye, Agar mein pagal hu, toh mein na bolunga. Aur nahi hu, toh bhi na bolunga. So no!" Manik answered diplomatically. Amms passed him a pointed look after listening him.
"Iska ilaaj kar wao Nandu!" Amms got up saying so. "My packing is done. I'll be leaving in few minutes." She informed to which Nandini nodded. Amms walked out of the room leaving MaNan and Cabir with rest alone.
"OUCHHHHH!" Manik and Cabir yelped loudly as Nandini twisted their ears simultaneously.
"Yeh kya kar rahe the dono?" Nandini gritted. "And Manik aap! What was that? 'Agar mein pagal hu, toh mein na bolunga. Aur nahi hu, toh bhi na bolunga'." She mimicked twisting his ear even more. Cabir somehow came out of her hold and went beside Navya who was chuckling witnessing the scene.
"Ouch ouch ouchhh Nandini it's paining." Manik hissed holding her hands. Nandini left his ears listening him. She saw his ear, which has turned red.
"Good for you!" Nandini stomped. "Dukh raha hai?" She asked him after a pregnant pause.
"Na." He chuckled rubbing his ear seeing which she too giggled.
MukBhi, CaVya were witnessing the entire scene. Latter couple in awe while the other one amazement. Cabir's doubt strengthened after this scene. He understood that these two, they'll make the best pair. Not because of good looks or because they understand each other like no one else does.
But because he understood that they are destined....probably.
This gut feeling comes in each one of us when we look at any beautiful couple. The way one person, in world of 7 billion others, can find the only person with the key to unlock their heart, lock their insecurities and strengthen their relationship.
If you don't find love, it will find you. It's got a little bit to do with destiny, fate and what's written in their stars.
Two individuals, two souls, two hearts, many secrets, many feelings, too many questions.
But one answer.
DESTINY!
Cabir now wanted them together if they are really meant to be....which they are.
Now talking about Navya, she guessed that Nandini had little feelings for Manik the day she called her to ask his past. Today her 'guess' is probably turning into a reality. Nandini was always immature, but when the time comes, oh girl trust me on this, she's the most sensible person.
It's not just friendship. It's more than that, and little less than love.
Its an unnamed relationship, which will definitely take a beautiful turn.
She was sure about it....
"If Nandu and Manik are really going to get together, then I'll be the happiest." Navya thought smiling little. Her gaze moved towards Cabir, who was staring at the duo in front of them. As if reading his mind, Navya grinned and nudged him taking his attention. Looking at her, Cabir understood what is she thinking.
Her smile said everything....
He smiled widely and side hugged her.
So now up for the most beautiful relationship to bloom....
It's been 4 days since amms departure. Everything was back to normal. And the best part was, Manik was little more smiling, little more interacting and little more feeling.
It was a beautiful Sunday eve and clouds were pouring down rhythmically. The air sent shivers down their spines, the smell of the rain attracted the pigments of nostrils, the sound of the downpour made them grin ear to ear.
Nandini was sitting in balcony with a note and pen, her gaze stuck to the sky.
"Waise toh mausam guzre hai
Zindagi mein kayi.
Par ab na jaane kyu mujhe woh
Pag rahe hai haseen.
Tere aane par jana meine
Kahi na kahi ab zinda hu mein
Jeene lagi hu ab yeh fizaayen
Chehere ko chooti hawayen." She recited all lost in the weather.
"WOW!" A voice from back brought her back from her land. She turned to find Manik standing there, his hands inside the pocket of his jeans and face with amazed look. "That's amazing yaar." He appreciated taking the seat opposite to her. Seeing him, she hurriedly closed her book making him suspicious.
"Aisa kya hai iss mein?" Manil raised her eyebrows asking so.
"Na.....nothing." She murmured.
"Hmm....stammering...looking here and there....fidgeting fingers." He analyzed. "Jhooth bol rahi hain aap! So as a result, I want to see what's in it." Saying this he immediately snatched the book from her and opened it, not giving her time to react.
"MANIKKK!" She shouted but here Manik went silent after seeing what was in it.
"Damn you Nandini. These are so beautiful and deep!" Manik whispered caressing the pages which had some lyrics written. "You have an amazing talent Nandini!" He genuinely spoke.
"Yaa...I think so." Nandini replied meekly.
"Sun mere khuda
Bass itni hi meri dua
Lauta de humsafar mera
Jayega kuch nahi tera
Tere hi dar pe hu khada
Jau toh jau mein kaha
Taqdeer ko baa meri
Mujh pe hoga karam tera...."
"Falak khadamo pe aa chuke
Haseen lamhat woh dede
Tere Sang bheeg jaaun mein
Kabhi barsaat woh dede..."
And there were many more....
"Wait!" He remembered something suddenly. "Is that why you were asking me the other day, do I know to create music tune?" He enquired.
"Kind of." She answered shortly.
"So why dint you tell me?" Manik asked with unbelievable look.
"Coz....I...kind of...umm!" Nandini wasn't able to form a proper statement.
"Don't give a shit what people think Nandini!" He told her understanding what was her fear. "If it makes you happy, then it shouldn't matter to anyone else."
"I know...but." She sighed at last.
"Acha woh chodo. I have something for you!" Manik grinned while saying so.
"For me?" She asked unsure.
"Ya. Ab dekho, Cabir, Navya, Abhi, Mukti. Everyone gifted you, but I am left na!" He spoke very cutely listening which she chuckled.
"Ha ha. Kya laye hai aap mere liye?" She questioned.
"Actually I was searching for a brain, but I couldn't." Nandini passed him a poker look seeing which he laughed out loud. "Okay I'll bring it." He walked away to get his gift. After a few minutes he came back with a huge bag which made Nandini's eyes go wide.
"Ayeeeee yeh kya le aaye aap!" She asked hum horrified.
"Khud khol ke dekh lijiye!" Saying this placed the gift in front of her. Shaking her head in disbelief, she started unwrapping the gift.
Her eyes were ready to come out of sockets when she saw the gift.
(Author: Kuch yaad aaya? Nandu ka guitar se?)
"How the hell did you come to know about..." She abruptly halted, looking at him with questioning eyes.
"The other day Abhi told me about your craze towards guitar. So..!" He shrugged at last.
Nandini bit her lips to control her feelings.
"You know..." She spoke gaining his attention. "Meine first time guitar kab play kara tha?" He nodded in no.
"Appa ke saath, when I was 6. Then no appa no guitar. So after appa, its you who gave me this!" She giggled with tears in her eyes. Where as Manik, he went still for a second. What? Seriously?
"So....you dint like it?" He meekly asked.
"No no....I loved it Manik! Best gift till the date! Thank you Manik." She got up and swiftly hugged him. Manik grinned widely and hugged her back, tightening the hold.
"I am glad you liked it." He grinned widely coming out the hug. Soon enough duo were sitting in balcony, taking full of the rain and weather. It was a pleasant evening. And all of a sudden the surroundings went so positive.
"Hmmm....hmm!" She heard him humming which made her smile widely.
"Na koi hai..." She sang
"Na koi tha..." He continued
"Zindagi mein...."
"Tumhare sivaa...."
"Mein dungi saath tera.... oh humnava." She concluded while the lyrics took his attention. "The song needed an assurance from its partner. That my partner will be there with me, at my worst and at my best. So the opposite person also has to assure him right?" She said all these noticing his amazed gaze.
"Yep. I think assurance is the thing which strengthen the relationship. Just as small bricks make a beautiful flat, the same way small small bricks of love, care, trust, assurance, fights, togetherness nourishes the relationship. But these are rare commodities now." He concluded. Nandini couldn't help but agree to each and every word he said.
It is very well said, 'the seed of relationship is sown by the almighty, but its humans who has to nourish it.'
Lyrics of some songs are so deep, that after analyzing it, it'll leave you amused. Music have immense power to change your mood.
Just like now it is bringing two souls closer....
***
"Make it fast man." Mukti said irritably.
"Aeee chuppp. Subah se chilla rahi pagal ki tarah chilla rahi. Chudail kahi ki." Cabir hissed covering her ears, trying to protect it from Mukti's loud voice . Mukti smacked him tightly earning a yelp from him.
"Aur kya aarti utaru chappalo se? Kab se bol rhe ki we'll jam now, we'll jam now. But kar hi nahi rahe!!!" She shouted furiously shocking Manik and Cabir.
"Okay okay....! Let's jam!" Manik rubbed his palms and picked up his guitar, tuning it.
"Oh shitt." Manik suddenly cursed. "I forgot my pic out. I'll get it!" He left the room to get his pic. Reaching the classroom, he unzipped his back and took out the pouch which had numerous pics.
"So finally we meet Mr. Malhotra!" A very unpleasant voice echoed in an empty classroom.
"Dramo ki kami nahi hai mere jeevan mein. Hayee prabhu!" He sighed tiredly. "Kya hai bey?" He asked in uninterested tone.
"Manik aaya nahi abhi tak?" Mukti asked Cabir who was beating drums in a low tune.
"Pics lene gaya hai ya banane!" He rolled his eyes. The door of the room flung open revealing Manil with the pouch of pics.
"Tu pic banane gaya tha lene?" Mukti asked sarcastically.
"Oyeee mera dialogue copy nahi kar!" Cabir cribbed.
"Shut up man!" Mukti hissed. "So let's jam!!!!" She gleed.
But unfortunately Manik was very oblivious to what's happening around him.
Manik's POV:
That's it....I've had enough. Sometimes I think what wrong did I do?
A little happiness is dangerous for me isn't it?
Nandini. The girl who actually made me overcome and forget the shits of my life, who actually brought that old Manik back.
She deserves every good thing, but will it possible if she's with me?
Will it be too late to say something now?
Coz I cannot ignore it anymore.
I do feel for her...
***
The power of love should never be underestimated.
It gives you strength to transform pain into power.
But at the same time do not underestimate the power of INSECURITIES.
But let's be honest here. Fear and insecurities are truly signs of a strong heart.
Stop allowing your own insecurities to color the way you interpret someone else's intention.
Precap: Old Diaries (10)
DHAMAKAA....
I am not well, I have fever headache. Which is why I tried my best to make this chapter worth reading.
But to be honest, I am not satisfied with it....
Anyways....
I promise I'll try being regular from now on. At least I won't take 20 days gap.
And another thing I wanted to say was, I am sorry. My followers and readers means a lot to me. And I am not taking you all for granted.
I swear guys...
So coming back to the topic.
Cabir's lie? Lol
Manik and Amms conversation?
Nandu and Manik's short moment.
CaVya cupids? ;)
Nandini's diary?
Manik's gift?
Did something strike you after seeing Nandini's guitar?
Who was the person Manik met with? (It's very easy mahnn!)
And what was the conversation about?
So my readers are happy? That Manik finally realized his feelings?
*evil smirk*
But something coming up in the next part.
MaNan ki Asli love story will start from next part.
SO STAY TUNED!
Lots of love
InfinityAndHumesha