Celebrity Castaway | COMPLETE | MaNan Fiction

12| Page 3 Dinner

A/N: Hello Readers! Time for another public appearance of our 'favourite' couple! ;)

There is a lot of spicy camaraderie in this chapter where a lot of things kinda happen! I hope you enjoy the glittery scoop of showbiz one last time before we go on KYY S4 break!

Happy Reading!

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Nandini was sitting with Manik, Cabir & Zubin, while they were planning Manik & Nandini's next public appearance. It had been more than ten days since they were last spotted together, and according to Zubin, it was time to make another appearance to remain the talk of the town.

"I was thinking something nice & light. Not too fluffy, that would be rubbing it on their faces, it should look like just another fun day for a high profile couple. How about a dinner date?" Zubin suggested, looking at them. Cabir nodded in agreement, but Manik looked like he had a different plan in mind.

"If it's light and fun, then let's not make it a date; we can use the dates to project more intense romance in the future. Maybe dinner with friends?" Manik suggested. Nandini looked at him, it always amazed her to see, with so much ease, these folks created a virtual reality for the world, that was so far from the actual reality. The ease with which they could talk about faking a relationship, faking feelings, appalled her; but this is what showbiz is all about.

"Yeah, that could work too. Actually that's a better idea! Manik sir, you & maám don't need to be mushy at all, just laugh and enjoy & generally have a good time, it should work. We can do it tonight, no?" Zubin enquired, while Cabir agreed on behalf of Manik, after checking his schedule & Nandini agreed.

"So who all should we invite? It should look like an intimate group, not a party that Manik Malhotra is hosting" Cabir added.

"Umm, it can just be us you know" Manik suggested, while Cabir nodded in agreement.

"Yes, it could be us. Manik sir, Nandini maám, Navya, Cabir, me & Mukti" Zubin spoke, "Oh and Abhimanyu, because he will be there anyway & he is Nandini maám's friend too." he added further.

Nandini was surprised as he looked at Zubin. "Navya?" How did she fit into this group?

"Yeah, I mean she is your friend right, plus it would be good to know her socially before she starts working with me" Zubin replied casually.

"Excuse me?" Nandini asked, perplexed. Manik looked uncomfortable.

"Yeah, Manik sir told me that she will be working with me starting next week. She will be in charge of the brand MaNan." Zubin replied innocently. Nandini stared at him first before turning to Manik. Manik was looking everywhere except her.

"You offered Navu this role?" she asked in surprise. When did Manik offer to help Navya with a job & when did she agree? Hadn't Navya said that she will be joining Aryamann's friend?

"Yes, I did." Manik replied in short, before turning to Cabir to discuss the venue and time & then moved on to discuss with Zubin about which all media agencies they want to invite for it.

As Nandini watched him evade the topic, a hundred questions crossed her mind. She decided to park the conversation for later. She didn't want to discuss this before everyone else.

"That's it then." Manik wrapped the discussion. "Also Cabir, please get Mukti to arrange our outfits & also arrange for a stylist for Nandini" he added. Cabir & Zubin both nodded & soon they departed from the pent-house after planning to meet for the dinner at nine in the evening.

Nandini immediately got up to leave, after them, as Manik stopped her. "You don't want to know why I offered her the job?" he asked, curiously, stealing glances at her.