Manan - Hold My Hand

Chapter 41

Next day, Nandini did her work and pulled Nikhil aside to ask some more questions and doubts she had about his offer.

She was still confused and needed to think about everything from all the points.

She was packing up her work when she got a call.

Thinking of it as Manik she picked it up immediately without checking the number.

"Hello",She said cheerfully over the phone.

"Hello am I speaking to Miss Nandini Murthy? ",She heard someone with an accent ask and immediately straightened up getting an idea where this call is from.

" Yes you are. ",She replied immediately guessing it was from the competition.

" Congratulations Ms. Murthy. You are selected as one of the finalists. We will see you in france in a week. A follow up mail will be sent to you with all the instructions. You can refer to our website for more details. ",She said and Nandini froze hearing the first sentence.

" Thank you. ",She managed to reply.

" Congrats again. ",The women said before hanging up.

Nandini sat back on her chair before realising what happened and jump from the chair with a big smile doing a little dance.

She immediately picked her phone to call Manik but stopped and thought to surprise him.

She dials him and he picks up.

"Hey. You getting off work now.",Manik asked as he went through his files.

"Yes.",She said trying to hide her excitement and Manik smiles leaning back to his chair.

"You are so excited to go back home.",Manik asked amused.

"No it's something else. I will tell you tomorrow.",Nandini said and he nods.

"Tomorrow?",he asked her.

"Yes. I will pick you up at 7. So be ready and don't be late.",Nandini said him excited.

"7? It's quite early. I will have to wake up at 5 to workout to be ready on time.",he groaned and she laughed.

" You can skip the workout. I will make sure you compensate for it throughout the date. You were the one who wanted to spend the complete day. So don't be lazy now. I will be there at dot 7. Don't make me wait. Sleep early tonight. It will be a long day.",She said giving him orders and he smiled at her bossy attitude.

"I will see you tomorrow at 7. I am excited.",He said smiling and she smiled back as she thought about the day she planned.

"And wear something comfortable.",She added before hanging up.

She was on her toes wanting to share the news with everyone but then again she wanted to tell Manik first.

She decided she will surprise them tomorrow after sharing with Manik.

She went home and cooked dinner. Navya looked at her surprised seeing so much food.

"You look quite happy.",Navya teased hearing her humming a song.

"I am. Come let's have dinner.",Nandini said her and they sat down.

"So what are you doing tomorrow?",Navya asked as she moaned at the taste.

"It's amazing.",Navya complimented and she nods.

"I am going out.",Nandini replied in brief.

"I was thinking of all us hanging out.",Navya suggested her.