PARIS MIDNIGHT
{FAB 5 SUITE}
[Manik stands at the balcony of his bedroom, a whiskey glass in hand, his gaze fixed on the twinkling stars above. Suddenly, his contemplation is shattered by Cabir's sharp voice.]
Cabir: What the hell, Manik?
[Manik turns to face Cabir, who strides into the room, holding a file.]
Manik: Don't overreact, Cabir.
Cabir: Manik, I'm dead serious right now. This isn't right.
Manik: You think I'd do something without thinking it through?
Cabir: But why do it at all? Are you obsessed with her or something?
Manik: (shocked) What? No, it's not like that. It's for us.
Cabir: Then explain this to me. (He gestures to the file.)
[Cabir snatches the whiskey glass from Manik's hand and takes a swig. Manik watches with an amused roll of his eyes before gesturing for Cabir to take a seat on the nearby sofa.]
Manik: She's messing with my head, Cabir. I don't know what to believe anymore. So, I had to take action.
Cabir: I thought you realized she's innocent after the party.
Manik: Just because she didn't spill to Abhimanyu doesn't mean she's innocent.
[Manik tries to convince himself, but there's a hint of doubt in his tone, and he knows Cabir senses it.]
Cabir: You seemed fine after we talked. What changed?
FLASHBACK
{FAB 5 DEN; POOL SIDE}
[Manik lies on the floor by the poolside, deep in thought, wearing only his cargo shorts.]
Manik: Nandini... Nandini... what are you? One moment you bring out the monster in me, and the next, you're the only reason I can calm my anger. Everyone fears my wrath, but you, you stand right in front of me instead of running away. Everyone has a different story about you, but your voice makes me want to trust you no matter what. I see the pain in your eyes, yet you always mask it, pretending to be the happiest person in the world.
Cabir: (singing) You've fallen in love... fallen in love, oh my god.
[Manik snaps out of his thoughts and rolls his eyes at Cabir's smirking face.]
Manik: What nonsense are you singing?
Cabir: What's really bothering you, Manik?
Manik: Nothing, just thinking about a new project.
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Threads of Friendship, Bonds of Marriage
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