MaNan ff- I've always loved you!

Part 8 - He's The Same!

Alya: Nandiniiii!
Alya squeeled as loud as she could while all the others let out soft chuckles.
Alya: we missed you so much dear!

Nandini: I missed you too guys. A lot.!
She said with moist eyes depicting the longing in her eyes for her friends, her second family.

Navya: jhooth! Sab jhooth! Agar tum humse pyaar karti aur humein thoda sa bhi miss kiya hota na toh duniya ke kisi bhi kone se wapas aa jati par aisa kuchh hua nhi.

Abhi: bilkul correct Navya! Humari baby doll humse bohot pyaar krti thi aur we had promised her ki we all will be together no matter what! Aur pata hai vo aaj bhi humare saath h, humare dil mein. Tum toh Nandini ho, humari baby doll nhi!!!
He said all this in a mocking tone but he was unaware that this wrenched Nandini's heart with so much guilt.

Nandini: I am...so...sorry guys! I never wished to do that but......
Her voice choked and nothing but few drops came out of her lovely eyes.

Mukti: arre arre, meri jaan-e-mann!! Itne mote mote aansu!! Haaww!! Hum sirf mazak kar rhe the! Tum aaj bhi humari baby doll ho aur humesha rahogi.

Dhruv: haan Nandini! Don't you worry. You are always in our hearts and we are equally happy to have you back. Yeh toh gadha hai! Kuchh bhi bol deta hai.
Saying this Dhruv smacked at Abhi's head and everybody laughed at this.
Even Nandini smiled between her tears.

Nandini: am sorry guys!! Main aisa kabhi karna nhi chahti thi but amma appa ke saath jana pada. Mukti, maine tumhe contact bhi kiya tha jaane se pehle but shayad tum busy thi isliye tumne call pick nhi kiya so I had no other option but to leave without meeting you guys.

Mukti: even am sorry for not picking up your call that day sweetie!! I remember, kaafi der baad jab maine phone uthaya tha toh teri missed calls aayi thi. I called you back, but your phone was switched off. I'm sorry!!

Nandini: it's ok Mukti!!... Wait, now where is Cabir???
Everybody looked around but couldn't find him.

Navya: arre abhi toh yahi tha.

Even Nandini looked around and found him moving towards the washroom.

Nandini: guys wait here and keep this stuff with you. I'll be right back!
She rushed as fast as she could and reached Cabir before he could enter the washroom.

Nandini: apni behen ko hug nhi karoge Cabir?!

As soon as he heard this he turned around and found her standing a little far and panting heavily as if she has been running alot.

Nandini: itni jaldi bhool gaye mujhe?? Bolo.

Cabir: tu the one and only piece hai meri life mein jise main bhool nhi sakta.

They both smiled and hugged each other very tightly.

Nandini: I missed you Cabir!

Cabir: I missed you too meri baby doll!

Nandini felt something wet on her shoulder and realised that Cabir was crying. She broke apart and looked at him and gently wiped his tears indicating a NO while he smiled.

Nandini: tum mujhse bhaag rhe the?! And even if you were sorry to burst your bubble sweetest brother, but you can't! Chalo ab sab wait kar rhe hain.

Cabir: haan meri maa! Chal ab.
They both chuckled and moved back to their friends.

Nandini: so guys... Its getting late now, I need to rush!
She said while picking up her stuff.

Cabir: but abhi toh humne theek se baat bhi nhi kari!