Echoes of Fate (Part 2 of Hallway love series)

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Asha was still glaring at the phone when her mother came from behind after completing some of her work. She nudged Asha a little and asked her what was wrong to which Asha told her about the conversation between her and Ritwik.

Baby (Nandani's grandmother): I knew this man was going to make things difficult for us. This was the reason I was not up to free him from there. What did he say?

Asha: He got to know that Nandani and Manik are getting married!

Baby: How did he know?

Asha: Apparently, Nandani is connected with Aisha and she posted some pictures on her Instagram Aisha told everyone there.

Baby: So what are we going to do now?

Asha: Let's just wait for Nandani to come around first.

They both were sitting there quietly when Asha's phone rang indicating Nandani's name. She looked at her mother and then picked up the phone,

Asha: Yeah Nandani?

Nandani: Can you come to my apartment?

Asha: sure We will be there by 12!

Nandani: Okay Mom and Dad are also coming so...

Asha: Okay okay! We will see you soon.

After the call ended Asha took a deep breath and told her mother about Nandani's call and got busy getting ready to reach there on time.

Nandani on the other hand was in Manik's room after talking to her mother. She knew in her mind that the decision she was taking was not right but she knew where her mother was coming from and therefore decided to do as her mother wanted her to do.

She quickly got ready and after Manik went to the hospital, Nandani, Nyonika, and Raj left for her apartment.

On-time her mother and grandmother reached there and after greeting each other when they settled Nandani said,

Nandani: I have decided to call the Murty's to the wedding and all the rituals that will take place.

Asha: Thank you, Nandani! I didn't want to force this on you but...

Nandani: But, I understand where you are coming from and it's okay. I was thinking, that we can inform them about the wedding after we decide on the dates. (She looked at her mother and continued) You and Mom and Dad can go all together or you can just call!

Asha glanced at her mother and cleared her throat getting everyone's attention and said,

Asha: About that...

Nandani: What did you do now?

Asha: Oh this time it was all you!

Nandani: What is that supposed to mean?

Asha: You posted a picture of you and Manik on Instagram? (Nandani nodded while Asha continued) Well, Aisha saw it and told everyone!

Nandani made a face and sat down on the couch while Nyonika and Raj both took a heavy breath and looked at Nandani to see what she had next to say.

Nandani sat there for another few minutes occasionally moving her hands to press her head and then said,

Nandani: I have thought of something I will just go and have a word with Manik about this and then we will finalize it.

Everyone nodded and she went into her room with her phone calling Manik.

Manik Who just got done with the 1st round of the day was going through the files his head gave him to go through when Nandani's name flashed on his phone.