Next morning:
The couple were sleeping in the same position. Nandini was the first one to get up. She silently sneaked into the kitchen and prepared breakfast. She was planning a surprise, so she quickly prepared some cupcakes batter, put them in the oven and made some sandwiches. She neatly wrapped them and prepared a bag full of food. After freshening up, she saw all of them still sleeping. That's when this naughty idea came in her mind.
"Loooose controolll!!" she played it in high volume and everyone got up with a jerk.
"hahahahha! Look at your faces" she started laughing badly.
"What kind of a prank was that nandini?" Manik shouted.
"Sorry" she got scared as he really sounded serious.
"its okay..dhubaara kabhi math karna" he said. "Aur waise ithni jaldhee ready bhi ho gayi ho... class hain kya?" manik asked.
"Nai! We are going on a picnic. The car is waiting downstairs, jadlhi tum log fresh ho jaao...then we will start" nandini said and all were looking at with no expression.
"What? Aise kyu dhekh re ho? Just change karlo! Food and all meine pack kar liya and we'll be going to a surprise place.. and ya its going to be a long drive so don't worry aaraam se raasthe mein so jaana but now please get ready quickly" she said in one go.
Without any questions, everyone got ready. As it was a bright sunny day, they chose simple costumes.
Nandini was wearing a denim all over and looking cute as ever.
After loading the food and a little luggage into the car they got in and started their trip.
"Nandini will you tell us at least now ki hum jaa kaha rahe hain?" Cabir asked.
"No! it's a surprise. Achha tum log thodi dher chup ho jao I am sleepy" she said and put her head on Manik's shoulder. Manik hummed her a song in a low voice and soon she drifted to sleep.
Manik tried to ask the driver about where they were going, but the driver refused to say. They tried looking over maps and other sources to find out but couldn't and gave up.
"Yeh ladki poora surprise bag hain..." Dhruv said.
"That she is and by the way, that N pendant looks so pretty on her" Alya said.
"Ya! She just loves that, that pendant and these bracelets I gave her, she never removes them. Bracletes ki wajah se she gets marks on her hands when she sleeps, phir bhi nai uthaarthii hain paagal larki" Manik said.
"You are so lucky Manik" Alya said. Manik just smiled.
They talked for sometime and then slept for sometime. After 4 hours, the driver woke them up.
"Ma'm we reached our first stop" driver said.
"Oh ya! Thanks for waking us up" nandini said.
"Guys get down! We are going to take a break for an hour" nandini said and soon they got down the car.
They walked into a beautiful garden.
"Wow! This is such a beautiful place" Navya exclaimed after seeing the colorful flowers around.
"Indeed! Its Tulip's season and this is one of the best places for tulips. Okay now look there" she said and pointed at a direction.
"Wohh kya hain" navya asked.
"That's hot air balloon. Abhi hot air balloon festival chal raha hain. So wanna fly in it?" she asked hopefully.
"Of course!" Cabir held nandini's hand and dragged her towards the balloo.
"Abey ruk! Hamein bhi aane dhe" Dhruv shouted from behind.
Soon, they all got into a huge hot air balloon. It was a beautiful view form the skies. Though the balloond doesn't go too high, its still a beautiful experience.
"Wow! Thank you so much Nandini! This is amazing" Alya said cheerfully. Everyone had happy faces.
"Can I shout?" Manik asked.
"Hain?" nandini replied.
"IIII looooooveee youuuu Nandiniiiii" Mnaik shouted and there was a huge echo due to the height and his loud voice.
She just blushed and hugged him.
"Ahem Ahem! Hum bhi hain yahaa" Cabir said.
"Tum sab close your eyes, just for a moment" manik said.
"Kyun? Mnaik hum bachhe hain .. Adult kaam math kar" Cabir taunted.
He didn't bother to his teasing and gave a quick peck on her lips, to which she opened her mouth wide.
"Chee chee bilkul besharam ho gaya ye bandha" Cabir said closing his eyes.
After a pleasant experience, they got down and had the food which nandini packed and started back.
After three more hours of a joy ride, they were almost there.
"Okay guys! Now we are here! I hope you will like this place! It's been my long time fantasy and I am so happy, to be here with you all" she said.
"Kithna suspense aur drama karthi ho tum nandini... now tell us" manik said.
"Okay! Here we are Naigara falls" she shouted.
Their mouths hung open.
"Niagara falls?" Cabir asked.
"Haan bhai Naigara Falls!" she said.
"I love you for this nandini" Cabir said and hugged her as he was sitting next to her.
"We always wanted to come here" he said. They got down the car and started walking. As it was almost late evening, they were allowed just to witness it from a distance.
It was dark, beautiful, full moon and colorful water flowing like thick layers of silk.
They were just lost in the beauty. Manik took nandini in a side hug and looked at the water without even blinking his eyes.
"Manik" she called him in a low voice.
"Ssshhh" he shushed her. She kept calm. They stood there for almost 20 minutes. All five of them were in a trance. Nandini was happy as she unknowingly fulfilled their wish.
"I think you guys are overwhelmed with this" she said hesitatingly.
"This is the best thing I have ever seen in my life" Dhruv said.
He held Alya's hand and got on to his knees.
"Alya! I always waited for a special occasion to propose you and I don't think there can be a better place! Under this full moon, amidst these beautiful falls and in the presence of our family, I am asking you. Will you marry me?" it was an unexpected confession.
"Dhruv" she said shocked.
"Alya! I know you were not ready till now, because of all the issues. But now, that we are back, now that we all have started moving on, I want to marry you. I want to be with you always. Please say yes" he asked cutely.
"Yes! I will marry you Dhruv!" she said blushing.
Everyne clapped for them.
"Waah beta! Ise kehthe hain mauke pe chauka" Cabir said patting his back.
"We will come back tomorrow morning. Thenn we can go more close and actually feel that water splashing on us. I wanted to see it in the night lights. Isliye aaj jaldhi mein I got you guys here" nandini said.
"I can sleep here all the night" Cabir said sitting down.
After spending some more time there, they headed to the hotel.
"Guys there's a mall close by. Why don't we go shopping?" nandini said.
"8 hours travel karne ke baadh you girls still have energy for shopping?" Manik asked.
"Oh shut up Manik! Nandini we'll go.. guys utho" she said and they headed towards the mall. First they did some shopping for the boys and then proceeded for the girls' shopping.
Manik was walking along with them, when he suddenly stopped looking at something.
"Mukti" he said. Shock was an understatement for his expression.
Tada!!! Cliffhanger!!! Hhehehehhee ... I know yeh thoda boring update hain! Don't worry ill make it interesting soon
Hope you enjoyed reading! I will see you guys on Sunday!
Have a great weekend!!