Nandini: Hello...yes Navya Di... I will be back in an hour. You sleep; don't wait for me. Good night! Bye.
Nandini looks at Manik and gives him a smile. Manik goes close to her, holds her by the waist, and tries to undress her, but Nandini stops him.
Nandini: Manik, it's too early for all this. Can we stop? I mean, I don't want us to regret it later.
Manik gives her a smile and says, "I understand, Nandini. I won't ever do anything that makes you uncomfortable. Don't worry."
Nandini looks down with a sigh of relief.
Manik: Can I hug you?
Nandini: You don't have to ask, Manik. You seriously don't have to.
Manik looks at her emotionally and smiles. They both embrace.
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After some time, they part.
Nandini realizes something and holds her head.
Manik looks at her tensed face and says, "What happened, Nandini? Are you okay?"
Nandini: Tomorrow is my solo performance, and I didn't even practice. I will mess it up!
Manik: Relax; you will nail it tomorrow! I trust you.
Nandini: But I don't trust myself. I know I will mess it up. And about my past, I don't know. Whenever I play music, I think about my past, and that messes it all up.
Manik goes close to Nandini, cups her face, and says, "Don't stress yourself. Everything will fall into place. And about your past... if there comes a moment where you feel nervous, just think about me, okay? And you will rock it!"
Nandini nods.
Manik: You know what? I have an idea! Come with me.
Nandini: Where are you taking me, Manik?
Manik: Just come with me.
They both reach the terrace.
Nandini: Why are we here?
Manik: Tch... can't you have a little patience?
Nandini: Fine!
Manik: Wait here!
Nandini: But where are you going?
Manik: I'll be back in just a minute.
Nandini's POV: Where did he go? What is he planning to do?
Manik: Yes, here you go!
Nandini: A guitar?
Manik: Let's practice with the guitar!
Nandini: Manik, you know I'm going to play the harmonium, not the guitar.
Manik: I know that, and I also know you can play the harmonium very well. You just need some singing practice. Now stop asking questions and come with me.
