This story highlights the scene when the day after the talent show, Manik was asked to choose between Fab5 and Nandini. Nandini was dumbfounded because she knew Manik would leave her for Fab5. However, deep inside she wanted her Mani to choose her...
Staying away from each other was truly a challenge for Manan. Manik was restless because he knew Nandini was in danger yet, she was not in front of his eyes. On the other hand, he was not able to let his dad to do all the meetings all alone especially with the fact that he is sick.
On the beach at night:
Manik- Nandini whyyyy whyy did you do that to me? why that Aryaman? Do you really love me or you got back to me just to take revenge for hurting you? How I wish I could delete the picture of you hugging Aryaman from my mind. I don't even want to see your face.
Flashback starts:
Manik came back to Mumbai in the morning and decided to surprise his lady love at college. He was shocked to see Nandini hugging Aryaman and he too reciprocated the same with a big smile. He knew Aryaman had strong feelings for Nandini but what about Nandini? What is wrong with her?
After breaking the hug, Aryaman went from there. Nandini turned back and saw Manik standing there like an angry hulk with his hands in a fist... ready to punch anyone. She looked around to look for Dhrulya...she did not see any of them and walked towards Manik. Manik, no longer wanting to see her face, he banged his phone on the wall and went away from there.
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Flashback ends.
Manik was sitting on the rock near the shore when he felt her presence behind him.
Manik- Nandini go away from here!
Nandini- How dare you think that I will leave you?
Manik(gritting his teeth)- Nandini LEAVE!!
Nandini- Mani..I've been looking for you the whole day. Please we need to talk...I know you are angry. stop being so impulsive
Manik- Impulsive? What did you expect me to do after seeing my girlfriend in the arms of another man who happens to love her?
Nandini- who? Aryaman?
Manik- Yes yes he loves you damn it.
Nandini- But I love you na atleast let me explain Mani
Manik- what? what to explain? I had told you to stay away form him did you listen to me? No you just don't listen to me!!!
Manik stood up but not facing Nandini. He was looking at the sea... Nandini back hugged him and Manik shut his eyes feeling the warmth of Nandini and the peacefulness around them.
Nandini- please calm down and listen to me
On listening to her voice, Manik came out of his lala land and started removing Nandini hands from his chestbut Nandini did not allow him. Instead, she tightened the hold on his shirt and she kissed his back with love and tender. Manik gave up and turned back to take Nandini in his arms. No matter what, he knew that he caannot let her go.
Manik- I love you Nandini...I seriously do and I cannot see you with any other man except Cabir, chacha and Rishabh...
Nandini- I know Manii...you know...in the corridor some students came to taunt me saying that I am a characterless girl for leaving Dhruv for you. Also, I was the one who forced Fab5 to drift apart. I was about to protest but on hearing the last sentence I could not utter a word. somewhere down in the line, they were saying the truth... Then Aryaman came and stood against them for me. I hugged him for helping me when I was not helping myself. Trust me, I had no bad intentions and I did not know that he loves me. When I saw you back there I was shocked to see you in front of me when you were supposed to be in Pune.
Manik-I will teach them a lesson...but to be honest, I will have to thank Aryaman for this. You are right, I am so impulsive, I am sorry..
Nandini- oh wow Mr Manik Malhotra, have you noticed that you've been saying sorry a bit too much lately.
Manik- I say sorry only to my star...waise how did you find me?
Nandini- Excuse me? I am Manik Malhotra's girlfriend so nothing is impossible for me!!
Manik- ohh achaa that's why you took the WHOLE day to find me
Nandini- MANIKKKKKKKKKKKK
Manik laughed and kissed her forehead. She was lost somewhere and she was eyeing something with so much desire in her eyes. Manik saw this and followed her gaze. He rolled his eyes that Nandini was looking at the ice cream vendor. He looked back at her only to see her licking her lips. He smiled looking at the kid in front of him.
Manik- Do you want to say something?
Nandini- when we will eat it at this time..it will be so nice...melting in our mouth...mmmmmmm yummmmmm yummmmmm
Manik- what?
Nandini- umm nothing when did you come from Pune? why you did not tell me about this?
Manik- I wanted to surprise you and you...this is not what you wanted to ask right now. Tell me what you want, there is no need to hesitate.
Nandini- umm I want to eat ice cream along with you please do not refuse...
Manik- Bass itni si baat let's go my baby Nanduuu
Nandini jumped in happiness and hugged him tight. She could not kiss him because of their height and thus, she kissed his chest, near his heart. Manik smiled and lowered his head to kiss her on the lips...
