MaNan FF: ESCAPISM

chapter 9

The next day at college.

Fab5 was at the terrace practicing for their upcoming album. Manik was unable to concentrate because he was restless. There was a  gloomy atmosphere suffocating all. Cabir did not even explain his absence on the yesterday's get together but Manik knew that he was looking after Nandini. It's been almost 24hours and he is dying to see a glimpse of Nandini. Is she fine? He cannot even inquire about her in front of Dhrulya. This might be risky. With so much pressure, he thought  that his mind was about to blast.

At the same time, I saw Nandini entering the terrace with Navya. I stopped singing and I was looking at her but she was looking at Cabir. Cabir nodded at  her and paced to her. He grabbed my mic and gave it to her. My heart was crying seeing her puffy eyes and lost face but, what is she going to do with the mic? I stood up and she looked at me...after 2 3 seconds she looked down pretending to adjust the mic.

Dhruv- What the hell are you doing here? Can't you get it straight in your little head that yu cannot break Fab5?

Alya- What are you doing here? To ruin this album too? Can't you go away? Stupid commoner!!

Nandini looked at them with pure rage in her eyes. Manik was angry too but he cannot say anything to them. Nandini closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Navya patted her back as a way to give her courage. She smiled at me and looked at us.  I could not control myself anymore and find myself walking towards her. She sensed it and signaled Cabir.

Cabir put his hand on my shoulder to stop me and said: Manik listen to what she has to say.

Manik closed his eyes in utter pain but instantly opened them after hearing the voice of Nandini on the mic.

Nandini- Hello dear Fab5 members...oops sorry I mean family members. Sorry for showing my face again but I wanted to make myself clear but detaching myself from you all.

Manik eyes became watery and Cabir put his sunglasses on because he was aware of what is going to happen next.

Nandini- I am sorry for being such a bitch to break your friendship but, I wonder how weak was your bond? I will surely never forget the time you helped me especially when I had  to show Navya the true face of Harshad and also, after Pandit Trilok's assault. I am surprised myself how could I forgive you all for all the bullies you did to me... I mean I'm a bitch naa I should have taken revenge. Despite this I was classified as a bitch...a gold digger!! Thank you for showing me that I should not have invested so much time in you all.

Manik and Mukti lowered their head while Dhrulya were looking uninterested.

Dhruv- Hey do not bore us and get the hell out of here.

Alya- yeah especially if you do not want to face trouble again since Fab5 is back and Manik is no longer going to be a puppet of yours.

Nandini laughed and continued....