Abhi:- So my decision is I'm forgiving you Manik.
Abhi's decision shook three of them. Manik was happiest soul.
Abhi:- I forgiving you because of my sister. I'm giving you one more chance. But don't expect more than this.
Abhi's face was emotionless. Manik was going to hug Abhi. But he stepped back. Manik was shocked.
Abhi:- I'm giving you a chance for my sister. Not for our friendship. Our friendship is no more.
Abhi left the room. Manik was feeling hurt. Mukti came next to Manik and kept her hand on his shoulder.
Manik:- Why I hurt those people who are so important in my life? Why I'm so stupid?
Mukti:- Manik it's not your fault. Now situation is like this.
Manik took a deep breath.
Mukti:- Let's leave. We have many things to do.
Manik:- No today. I am not in a mood.
Mukti:- Manik let's go. You will meet with your friends. You will feel better.
Navya:- Yes Manik. You will feel better.
Manik:- OK guys. Give me 5 minutes.
Mukti:- OK we are downstairs.
Mukti and Navya moved out of the room. Manik went to washroom. After fresh up he left with Mukti and Navya. Abhi was sitting in study room. He was trying to do some work but he was unable to concentrate. He was thinking about Mukti's words.
Abhi:- Kya mere decision sehi tha? Kya Manik ek chance deserve karta hai? Maine koi galti tho nahi kar diya? What if he hurt choti? Usne ek bar usko hurt kiya hai. Kya woh dobara karega? ( was my decision was right? Do Manik deserve a chance? Did I done some mistake? What if he hurt choti? He hurt her once. Will he do that again?)
He again went to his deep thought.
Abhi:- But he took so much risk. If dad get to know about Manik's real identity. He will do anything to let down Malhotras. I feel like Manik saying truth.
Abhi rubbed his face with his both palm.
Abhi:- What should I do? Whom should I be with? If Nandini really feel anything for Manik then I will help them. If not then I will not let Manik hurt Nandini. Let's go with the flow. But I need to keep eye on Manik.
Abhi took a deep breath and lean to chair.
Manik,Mukti and Navya reached the cafe. Cabir and Dhruv were already waiting for them.
Mukti:- Hi boys.
Cabir:- Hello girls.
Dhruv:- Hi Manik.
But Manik without replying quietly set on his sit. He was lost in his thought. Cabir looked at the girls. Girls gave him a sad smile.
Cabir:- Kuch huya hai kya? ( Did something happened?)
Dhruv:- Manik ko kya hogaya hai? (What happened to Manik?)
Navya:- Guys we need to tell you something.
Cabir:- Yeah say....
Manik:- Abhi ko sab pata chal gaya. (Abhi got to know everything.)
Dhruv (confusingly):- Kya pata chal gaya?( What he go to know?)
Mukti:- Abby dafar! Abhi ko Manik ki asliyat pata chal gaya. ( You idiot! Abhi got to know a joy Manik's truth.)
Cabir (shout):- What???
Cabir shouted so loudly that people in the cafe give him looks. He gave them sleepy smile and said sorry.
Cabir:- Yeh kab huya? ( When this happened?)
Manik:- Today at morning. He came to my room.
Then Manik told them everything.
Cabir:- Bro it's a good sign that he gave you a chance. Don't be so sad. He will come around just he need some time. He will be with us.
Dhruv:- Yeah buddy. Give him some space. He will come around.
Cabir:- Or hum hai na. ( And we are here.)
Manik gave them a small smile.
Mukti:- But Manik we need to focus on Nandini. We have to fight with everyone. But first we need Nandini's support. Without her we can't took any step.
Navya:- We need to plan something serious.
Cabir:- Manik tu mujhe ek bath bata, tu karta kya hai? Teri lover hai tujhe jada pata hai hum logo se ki kese usse manna hai.( Manik tell me one thing, what you do? She is your lover you know more than us how to manofy her.)
Manik:- Kya karu mai? Ek problem jati nahi dusra ake door knock karta hai. Or Nandini she always ready to run away from me. Time kaha deti hai? Agar pass jane ki try karo tho jangli bili ki tarha katne ko dorti hai. (what should I do? One problem does not leave, another knock the door. And Nandini always ready to run away from me. When she give me time? If I try to go near her, she is ready to bite me like wild cat.)
Cabir started laughing. Manik looked at him annoyingly.
Manik:- What so funny in it?
Cabir:- Seriously bro Nandini is the one right for you.
Manik rolled his eyes.
Mukti:- So guys what's the plan?
Manik:- No plan. Today my mood is not good. I will figurout something.
Saying this Manik moved out of the cafe.
Dhruv:- Isse kya huya? ( What happened to him?)
Navya:- He is upset with Abhi bhai thing.
Mukti:- Hmm. Abhi is very much hurt.
Cabir:- We can't do anything. Let's leave it on them.
They all became sad. They could feel Manik's pain. He was not saying lie. He truly respected their friendship. His friendship was not fake. Nandini came home from hospital at afternoon. She entered inside the house and saw all was sitting in the living room including Manik and Abhi. Abhi was not at all taking to Manik.
Nandini:- Good afternoon everyone.
She saw everyone was quite happy expect Abhi and Manik.
Nandini:- Seems like everyone is quite happy. Something happened?
Nandini glanced at Manik.
Vandita:- Nandu your dad got the project which he want to take from long time.
Nandini:- Really!! Congrats dad. I'm happy for you.
Nandini hugged her dad.
Arya:- Aree mujhe bhi tho koi congrats karo. Maine bhi mahnat kiya hai. ( Hey someone congrats me also. I also did hard work.)
Nandini:- Aww bhaiya(brother) . Congrats to you too.
Yeash:- Mr. Desai has arranged a party today. Yeh deal ho Jane ki khushi mai. Hum sab ko invite kiya hai. Sab ready ho Jana time pe. ( Mr. Desai has arranged a party today. Because of this deal done. We all are invited. Everyone gets ready on time.)
Nandini:- OK dad. I need to get some rest then.
Nandini went to her room. She placed her belongs on table. She was taking out her clothes from Almira that time she fely someone hugging her from behind. Nandini first was shocked. But the released it was Manik.
Nandini:- Manik.
Nandini struggling to got out of Manik's hold. But his hold was getting tight more. Suddenly Nandini felt wet on her shoulder. She was shocked. She turned around and saw Manik was in tears.
Nandini:- Manik!?
Manik hugged her again. Nandini also hugged him back. She was rubbing his back to clam him down. Nandini guessed something was wrong with Manik.
Nandini:- Kya huya hai Manik? ( What happened Manik?)
But Manik was quite. His hold was tight around her. Manik broke the hug. He cupped her face with his hand.
Manik:- Don't leave me Nandini. I will not able to survived.
Nandini looked at Manik's eyes. They were screaming how much he loves her. Lips could lie but eyes they don't lie. Manik leaned towards Nandini and kissed her forehead. Nandini closed her eyes. She was lost in Manik's eyes.
Manik moved back and left the room. Nandini was still shocked. What happened to that Manik who was always behind her for her attention. Always irritated her. It seems like she didn't know this Manik.
Nandini:- What happen to him? Is he alright?
Soon it's time for the party. Murty's get ready. Nandini came down wearing a beautiful blue gown.
Nandini's outfit
Manik's outfit
Manik was once again spell bound by Nandini's beauty. Abhi was looking at Manik. He could see pure love in Manik's eyes for his sister.
Vandita:- wah!! Meri beti tho bohot pyaari lagra hi hai. ( Wow!! My daughter is looking so beautiful.)
Nandini smiled and looked at Manik. Manik was already looking at her. Nandini lower her eyes.
Yeash:- Aree Chalo sab, late ho raha hai. ( let's go everyone, we are getting late.)
Arya:- Okk.
Soon they reached there destination. Many people was invited in the party. All were well known big businessmen. Murty's entered inside. Mr. Desai welcomed them. Manik was not with them.
Manik tried to talk to Abhi but he ignored him. He was now sticking around Nandini. Some of boys were eyeing her. The jealous Malhotra was out of control. Manik hold Nandini and pull her in a corner.
Nandini (irritatedly):- What happened Manik? Why you pulled me here?
Manik:- Suno mere sath rehna. Or kisi boy se bat mat karna. ( listen stay with me. And don't talk to any boy.)
Nandini:- What the hell are you saying?
Manik:- Bas mera bat suno. ( Just listen to me.)
Nandini:- Have you lost it Manik?
Nandini pushed Manik.
Manik:- Nandini.
But she left from there angrily.
Nandini (angrily):- Manik is behaving so weird. I'm sick of him. God please help me.
Manik was now sitting on counter. Then suddenly Manik felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked behind and saw Cabir and Dhruv was standing there.
Manik:- Aree tum log yeha?( You guys here?)
Cabir:- Yeah dad was here. So he bring me with him. I thought I will get bore. That's why I bring Dhruv with me.
Dhruv:- Tu yeha? ( You here?)
Manik:- I came with Murty family.
Then they are started talking randomly. Party was going smoothly.
Mr.Desai:- Aree aree look who is here. Welcome welcome Mr. And Mrs Malhotra. I am very happy that you made it.
Vikram:- Aree kese nahi atta bhai akhir apne bulaya hai. ( How couldn't we come, after all you called us.)
Mr. Desai laughed. Then they also taking and laughing. Niyonika joined her ladies friends. Cabir was looking around then his eyes fall on Manik's dad.
Cabir:- Mar gaye. Manik woh tera dad hai na? ( we are dead. Manik is that your dad?)
Manik's back was facing him. He looked behind and his eyes went wide. He started sweating.
Manik:- Dad yeha kaha se aya?( From where dad came here?)
Dhruv:- Aree Manik yeh business party hai tera dad yeha par hoga hi na. ( Manik it's a business party, of course your dad will be here.)
Manik:- Shit man! Yeh tho mera dimag se hi nikal gaya tha. Ab kya hoga? ( Shit man! It's went out of my mind. Now what will happened?)
Cabir:- My god! Uncle knows we are also with you. What will happened if he saw us too?
Dhruv:- Ab kya hoga? ( what will happened now?)
All three of them was now tensed. Vikram was talking with Mr. Desai when his eyes fall on Cabir. Fortunately Manik's back was facing him.
Vikram (confusingly):- Cabir yeha? ( Cabir here?)
Then he saw Dhruv also. Seems like they are talking something serious.
Vikram:- Dhruv bhi yeha hai. Par yeh dono tho Manik ke sath gaya hai na. ( Dhruv is also here. But this two went with Manik.)
He started moving towards them. Cabir saw this.
Cabir:- Uncle humme dekh liya. He is coming towards us. Ab kya kare? ( Uncle saw us. He is coming towards us. What to do?)
Manik:- We are dead.
Dhruv:- Kus socho ab. ( Think something.)
Vikram:- Is that Manik? Picese tho Manik hi lag raha hai. Manik kab India aya? ( Is that Manik? From back its look like Manik. When Manik came India?)
Vikram reached there. Cabir and Dhruv immediately turned around and pretend to drink. Manik was sitting there and rubbing his hands. He also pretend to focus on his drink.
Vikram:- Manik!!!
Manik was numb in his place.
That's for today. So guys any guess. Will Manik get caught? What will happen if his father get to know everything.
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