A misty morning of Delhi with freezing air, calling out people to wear their sweaters to avoid cold weather. Delhi being over-polluted only results in bad morning.
In an ancient house a voice was echoing with a song.
"Mere mehboob qayamat hogi
Aaj ruswa teri galiyon mein mohabbat hogi
Naam niklega tera hi lab se
Jaan jab is dil-e-nakaam se rukhsat hogi
Mere mehboob"
"Manik Malhotra! Apki mehbooba mile ya na mile aapko chappal zarur milegi agar aap neeche nahi aaye toh." An angry voice echoed in the house making the young boy bit his lip.
He wore his clothes fast and came down with his sling bag and phone. Running down he saw his dad signalling him with his hand that the lady is in anger.
He moved towards the dining area to see his mother huffing in anger and blabbering.
"Bas! Sona, gana gana, khelna aur khana khana yahi aata hai. Padhai likhayi ka toh koi shauk hi nahi hai ise. Huh! Agh!" She got startled when she felt arms wrapping around her neck. She looked at the person with anger.
"Kya mummy... Aise kyun ghoor rahe ho? Aa gaya na main." He pecked her cheek making her shake her head.
"Haan haan, vakt dekha hai. 8:30 bajne aaye college kab jaoge? 10 baje?" He looked down and shook his head.
"Maa, Manik Malhotra kisi ke rules follow nahi karta. Aur aapka beta hun, pass hoke hi rahunga."
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Manik Malhotra
19 years old in 3rd of college doing is B'Com. He is fun loving guy who loves music and can never stay apart from his guitar. He is popular but among teachers for his mischievous behaviour.
"Papa, aapne kabhi college time attend kiya tha kya?" Manik asked his father who was going take paratha when his wife glared at him.
"Bhai... Aag mein ghee kyun daal raha hai. Tu apna time enjoy kar. (Murmured) Mujhe chain se khane bhi nahi denge." He replied keeping back the parath and switched to his healthy food. Doctor has told him to avoid greasy food due to his cholesterol level being high.
"Manik tu...."
"Okay... Mumma ja raha hun. Huh! No need to break your head so much. Bye! Love you both. And see you in the evening." He cut her off and ran out taking his bike key.
"Main bol rahi hun Manik ke papa yeh bigadta ja raha hai."
"Arey! Badta baccha hai. Uski life control karna band karo. Sudhar jayega.... Main ek paratha kha lun(cutely)?" He asked holding her end of the dupatta making her glare at him. He sighed and making face he continued having his salad.
The NorthCap University
Whole capmus is filled with students moving around. Some were running into the classes as they were late. Some were chilling around with their friends.
Manik entered the parking lot and put the bike on the stand when someone passed from his side in blue shade of kurti and jeans more like indo-western look. His heart skipped a beat making him stall in his step.
A small smile formed on his lips seeing her looking around.
"A new comer?... Nice!" He mumbled looking down but when looked up she was knowhere to be seen.
He looked around to find her but to his bad luck she wasn't there. Sighing he continued to move towards his friend's circle who were waiting for him to enter together in the class.
"Abey! Kitni der laga di. Mr. Chatterjee is now gonna allow us in the class ab." His friend Nakul complained making him sign and pleaded scrunching his nose.
"May we come in sir?" They all sang in chorus making whole class giggle. The professor twitched his eyebrows glaring at them.
"Aaiye padhariye. Boliye aap logon ke welcome ke liye kisko bulaya jaye? President ko ya prime minister ko?"
"Sir... Unko takleef dene kk zarurat nahi hai. Hum aise hi andar aa jaye?" Manik said making him glare at hom more.
"You idiot! This is the third time you all are late. I'm warning you, aage se late hua toh main tum sabko meri class mein kabhi enter karne nahi dunga. Come inside now." They grinned and entered inside the class and settled on their usual place.
Pro. Chatterjee continued his class where as the boys were in their own world. Manik was scribbling on his notebook the song which he was singing in the morning.
After few minutes, a melodious voice caught Manik's attention who raised his head up.
"Excuse me sir. May I come in?" She was the same girl who managed to take Manik's attention.
"Yes. But may I know who you are? I have seen you for the first time today." Pro. Chatterjee asked her who entered and introduced herself.
"My name is Nandini Murthy."
"Nandini Murthy..." Manik mumbled and smiled brightly making his friend stare at him weirdly.
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Nandini Murthy
Belongs to a South Indian family who is 19 years old. Due to her father's transfer she came to Delhi. Very much career oriented. In love with nature.
"and I'm a new student who has joined from today. Actually I have been transferred here from Mangalore." Professor allowed her and let her sit in the class. Here Manik's attention went to her back but then came back to his world when Nakul shook.him.
"Tu kar kya raha hai? Aur yeh... Kya likh raha hai tu? Pagal ho gaya hai kya?" Manik frowned looked down only to widen his eyes in shock/surprise.
Mere Mehboob Nandini Murthy
He had written this unknowingly who just gave his friend fake smile looked back at the professor.
Who knew the new student will take his heart to such an extend that even he won't be able to control himself in falling in love with her deeply.
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