Echoes of Fate (Part 2 of Hallway love series)

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As everyone settles down in the drawing room, Nandani waves at her brothers and gets them water with the help of Sanket. She soon stands beside Manik who was sitting on the single sofa listening to her brothers going on and on about what they did the entire day how they visited places and everything. It was soon around 5, Nandani was hardly keeping up with the conversation while Abhimanyu and Manik were having a conversation when Manik noticed Nandani squirming in her place. He held her hand and asked her to stand before pulling her between his legs and saying,

Manik: why are you sitting there.

He said massaging her back knowing it would have pained while Nandani ignored his words and just passed him a smile. Abhimanyu smiled looking at them while others made a face. Sanya was about to say something when they all heard someone trying to open the door so Sanket went to see all the girls standing.

Sanket: wohoo Girls what a surprise!

Mukti: get aside! I am exhausted and I need sleep...

Alya: same with me yrr Sanket go and get the stuff from my car please.

Zoya: hi baby!

Maya: hi baby's baby!

However, when they all entered they paused looking at everyone while Manik raised his eyebrow and just moved his head in amusement. They already knew everyone was here and were not going without dinner but still so much drama.

Nandani got up and introduced everyone and then went to get them some water.

Naina Murty, Aisha's mother said,

Naina: how come everyone is here today?

Mukti: Aunty we usually all come here straight from work if we want to. Grab a nap or have dinner and then go back home. We get to meet everyone because someone or other is here and get a full stop from everything before we all go home.

Alya: and I was already coming today because I had to get some of the work done for Nandani's dresses so just needed her say in it.

Everyone nodded looking at them while an awkward silence took over. Soon Nandani got water for the girls and Maya, Alya, Nandani and Mukti sat down talking something about the dress. Aisha saw this and got up to join them. As soon as Alya saw her joining she said,

Alya: okay guys! I guess that is enough I will have a word with Maya's team and then get back to you about it!

Nandani frowned looking at her as she was saying something but was cut in between. Alya gestured her and she saw Aisha coming. She turned her back to her and made a face.

Aisha: What's up guys? You talking about the dress?

Alya: No just some other setting. MANIK can you come here?

Manik got up and came to them and stood beside Nandani as Alya said,

Alya: Just tell me who all are you calling from school!

Manik: why what happened?

Alya: I will have to unblock people maybe!

She said smiling at him while others laughed at her. Manik then looked at Nandani and kissed the side of the head and went to sit with others. Soon Nandani's brothers said to show the apartment so Manik and Abhimanyu went to show them while Nandani's three aunts came towards Nandani and the girls who were talking at the dining table.

Annaya Rawat: Nandani can we go and sit in your bedroom?

Nandani: You can go in the guest room if you want!