It had been two weeks since Maddy and Sanjana had reconciled and since then the group never experienced a dull moment. They were like this big loving family who always stayed together, happily.
Currently, this happy family was chilling together in the canteen, discussing about the ongoing events in college.
Alia: Guys musicana aane wala hai and I am so excited. I am gonna shop so much and then style all of you. I have already decided your looks
She beamed like an excited kid.
Dhruv: Ha but we still need to decide our song and begin with our practice
Cabir: Are topiwale tension na le...we are fab 5 and we can win even without practice
Mukti: True that
Navya: Itna over confidence bhi acha nahi hai Cabir. Iss baar humara band bhi perform karne wala hai and just so you know, we are the best...kyu guys?
Aryaman: Of course we are so fab 5, beware!
Aryaman seconded Navya.
Manik: Oh wait there. Fab 5 is the best ok and you can literally crosscheck it seeing the history fab 5 has created in space. Hum musicana 2 saal se jeet rahe hai and this year will be no different
Nandini: Oh really? You know what Manik, change ki aadat daal lo because this time you are competing with yaari
Manik: We shall see that
Nandini: We shall
They challenged each other while the rest face palmed witnessing their silly fight.
Manik was about to say something when they heard the announcement of principal calling all the music students in the auditorium immediately. Deciding to carry forward their argument later, Manik and Nandini along with the others reached the auditorium to be greeted by their overly excited principal.
Cabir: Iss Princi ko kya ho gaya? Bohot khush lag raha hai
Mukti: I know right. Generally toh ekdum sadu si shakal leke ghumta hai but aaj toh aise has raha hai jaise pata nahi kya hi ho gaya ho
Aryaman: Shayad aaj apni wife ke saath ki fight voh jeet ke aaya hoga
He said, thinking deeply as the rest gave him weird looks.
Abhimanyu: Really Arya?
Aryaman: Are I am serious. Maine kahi padha tha ki the biggest and the happiest achievement of a male is to win an argument against his wife because women never lose in fights and arguments and if they do then its possibility is very rare
He explained innocently making Abhimanyu roll his eyes.
Abhimanyu: Shut up!
Aryaman: Are but-
Abhimanyu: Zip it
Aryaman: Fine!
He huffed.
Principal: Good morning students! Today you all are called here for a very big and special announcement
The principal began speaking, grabbing everyone's attention.
Principal: So as you all know that musicana is round the corner and registrations have begun and like everytime some very renowned and prestigious stars of the music industry are going to grace this event and also judge you, I have another great news to share. Any guesses?
Cabir: Why is he creating so much suspense yaar? Just say it already
He said rolling his eyes as other students made random guesses.
Principal: My dear students this year musicana isn't going to be ordinary. This year the band that wins musicana is gonna get a very special reward. Well, this time the band that wins musicana will get an opportunity to do an album with Radio O2 and that album will comprise of three songs
The students cheered listening to the Principal while fab 5 and yaari looked on with dreamy eyes.
Principal: Not just that, the band who comes second or rather becomes the first runner up gets an opportunity to work with the winning team on the album for one out of the three songs. Sounds amazing right?
He completed and in turn only heard the cheerful hooting of the students.
Principal: So buck up all the participants for this time musicana is gonna bring you a golden life time opportunity
He said and left the auditorium leaving the students behind who indulged themselves in discussions related to the recent announcement.
Maddy: Whoa! Now this is huge
Exclaimed Maddy.
Mukti: I know right!
Abhimanyu: I wasn't expecting this when he mentioned reward
Dhruv: Same but guys we need to buck up. Doesn't matter who wins if its among us
Cabir: And we gotta make sure that the winner and the runner up title doesn't go to someone other than us
Alia: It'll be so much fun doing an album together. Also, this calls for shopping guys...we definitely need new outfits so let's go to the mall today? We hardly have a week left for musicana to begin
She beamed as the rest looked at her in disbelief.
Manik: Seriously Alia?
Alia: What? This is equally important
She shrugged carelessly making the others nod their heads in disbelief for they knew it was useless arguing with her when it came to shopping.
Nandini: She is right guys, we do need to shop but Alia before that we need to decide on a song and practice right? Afterall our outfits should match the genre of our songs too
She explained to which Alia nodded thoughtfully.
Alia: You are right. Shopping can wait for now
She agreed making the rest sigh in relief. Let's say they were just glad to not having to be a part of Alia's crazy shopping spree just yet.
They soon dispersed off to their music rooms to practice their songs after a little chit chat and this was how their entire week passed. Musicana had finally arrived and the gang was very excited. It was the opening night of musicana whereas the actual competition was to start the next day. Manik and Nandini were to perform a song so as to welcome their chief guest followed by a group performance of fab 5 and yaari together.
Manik and Nandini were set to rock the stage and so they did. They performed on a beautiful fusion yet romantic number after which announcement about the arrival of the chief guest was made. The guest arrived and with his arrival, the gang's excitement died since he was none other than Maddy's grandfather. Fear gripped Madhyam as he remembered scenarios of the past but one assuring smile from all his friends and a group hug was enough to cheer him up.
It was time for their group performance now. The gang could easily notice the indifference on GD's face throughout the performance but they cared less while Maddy was just happy about performing with his friends, not giving a damn about what all GD could do.
The performance ended and needless to say, the crowd was going crazy. The non stop hooting and cheering definitely brought huge grins on the gang's faces while anyone could say that GD wasn't liking it just by looking at the poker face he made.
Sanjana: You guys rocked it there!
Sanjana beamed throwing her arms around Maddy, taking him in a hug as soon as the gang arrived backstage.
Aditi: Really! You know even the teachers in here couldn't stop gushing about how good you guys were
Aditi exclaimed happily as she hugged Aryaman making both the boys chuckle at their crazy girls.
Abhimanyu: Well, thank you girls
He bowed down dramatically making them giggle.
Mukti: So guys celebration toh banta hai na after such an amazing performance, what say?
Cabir: That's exactly what I wanted to say. Let's get drunk tonight!
Manik: No drinks Cabir. I don't want all of us to have hungover faces when we perform tomorrow
Dhruv: He's right. Let's just spend this night together at someone's place
He suggested.
Alia: Yes let's go to my place, vaise bhi bhai isn't in town so we can chill just like we do every year...our fab 5 tradition
Mukti: Yup and guys (looking at yaari) this time even you are invited because now you all are a part of us. Also, Aditi and Sanjana I hope you guys know you are included too
Nandini: But Mukti it's your fab 5 tradition and we don't want to intrude
Manik: Don't be silly Nandini, you all aren't intruding. In fact, we'll be happy to have you guys there
Cabir: Exactly. Guys zyaada socho mat and let's make a move
Cabir began walking out, dragging Navya along with him and so did Manik with Nandini making the rest follow them with a smile on their faces.
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