For Infinity

Part 1: The meet.

We don't meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason.

Somewhere in South Bombay, a beautiful girl stood in front of the deity and whispered her prayers. It was her first day to a new beginning and she was nervous would be an understatement. Meet Nandini Murthy, the girl with a golden heart. After losing her Amma and Appa to an unfortunate accident, she found her solace in music. To get into one of the top most Musical Arts college in India was one of her everlasting dreams. And after toiling hard through rigorous training under her beloved grandmother, she was finally going to spread her wings and fly high.

"Aiyappa, today I'm going to walk towards a completely new life. Please, be with me throughout my journey like you always do. And give all your blessings to my family." Aiyappa was her favourite God a.k.a her best friend. She shared all her sorrows and happiness with him just like she would have shared with her Amma. She took a last look in the full sized mirror and exited her room.

"Ammsss I'm readdyy." She shouted excitedly as she rushed down the stairs."Kanna come fast your breakfast is ready. You don't have to be late on your first day." Amms replied.

After her parents death it was Amms who took care of Nandini and Rishabh. They both lived with her in their ancestral home in Mangalore until they recently shifted with their Chacha & Chachi in Mumbai for better education. And also she was getting too old to look after two teenagers.

"Amms I'm so elated! Finally I'm going to watch my dreams come true. Vow! And I can't wait to make new friends. But, I'm not happy that you are leaving today itself. Can't you wait for one more day?" She whispered sadly.

"I'm sorry Nandu. You know how difficult it is to leave eveything in Mangalore. I promise I will come back soon okay? Now cheer up and all the best for your first day." She kissed her forehead and carried on with her work.

After savoring on her favourite South Indian delicacy, she left for S.P.A.C.E. but, not before saying her goodbye's to the rest of her family.

While in some other part of Mumbai, a 20 year old brat was still in his sweet slumber. The silky duvet spread over his religiously built body, could send any girl running after him. Meet Manik Malhotra, the bad boy with a beautiful but tainted soul. The extremely good looking founder of Fab 5 and the only heir to the Malhotra legacy. With a 6 feet frame and blade like sharp jawline, there was not a single girl who was not bowled over by his charisma. But, he was oblivious of any of those females drooling over him. Even though he was a tough nut from outside but, somewhere in his heart he hoped that he would meet his better half someday.

Just when he was about to dream his future girl "Demons" by Imagine Dragons echoed in his room, indicating a phone call. Without looking at the caller id he hit the green button, knowing exactly who it was. "Abe mujhe sone nahi de Sakta kya? Abhi abhi soya hu. I'm fucking tired. Don't disturb me." He groaned in his sleep.

"Manik really? Yaar so mat abhi. Aaj first day hain college ka! Are you not interested in welcoming our juniors? You know in Fab 5 style!" His best friend replied back with a tinge of sarcasm lacing his voice. Meet Cabir Dhawan, the ultimate pranskter and Manik's closet ally. He knows his drums like the back of his hands and can make girls swoon over his charm.

"Shit! How can I forget that? Thanks bro. I'm reaching in 10 minutes. I'll meet you in college. See ya." Without giving a chance for Cabir to reply he cut the call and hurried towards the bathroom. No way he would leave an opportunity to leave their mark on their new coming juniors. It was the Fab 5 legacy and they were proud of it.

Location: S.P.A.C.E
Summer vacations were over and it was the start of the new Academic year. There was a different kind of aura which reflected off the excited horde of students. The crowd was energetic and friends reconnected after a long gap.

Nandini gaped at the magnificent building in front of her. She had heard so many things about this college but she didn't expect it to be so grand. Taking a heave of breath she entered the gates with lots of hopes and aspirations. She wanted to make it big and go bold.

Manik and his gang were about to enter their jam room when he remembered something. "Hey guys I forgot my phone in the car. I will get it and meet you all in the canteen. Yeah?" Manik told his friends. They agreed and went ahead. Just when he reached his car he saw a beautiful girl standing near the entrance. He got absolutely smitten by her beauty. Something tugged his heart and he felt himself getting lost in her innocence. That girl was none other than Nandini. She noticed him staring at her and found it weird so she quickly broke the stance and hurried away. Manik being Manik ignored it and went back inside. Though this was not an exciting first meet but, only god knew how their lives were going to get tangled with each other.

Keep reading to know what's in store for our very own MaNan.
For Infinity or not?
Tadaa!
Next update very soon!
-Ashkins