PANI-a story we wish were true !

Part 60

Recap: Niti's birthday. Parth surprises her at 12 am.

While getting ready for shoot, Niti was constantly checking for any calls or messages from her friends on set. None of them had wished her yet except for Parth with that wonderful surprise. She was so amazed as well as angry that none of them, not even Veebha remembered her birthday. She did not even feel like going for shoot but she knew she had to.

Niti reaches the shoot location to find the whole place empty. She wondered whether the shoot might have been cancelled which was really strange but then spotted the vanities parked right there which meant the shoot was on. She walked up to the girls vanity and as soon as she opened it, her eyes bulged out of the socket, her mouth wide open, and let go of Smurphy from her hands to use those hands to cover her big mouth falling wide open. The vanity was packed to the core, with everyone on the unit, present to wish her on her special day. She had been so upset at all her friends for not wishing her but the surprise, or rather the shock she had just received seemed to have helped erase all the anger from her heart. She was rejoiced on the wonderful welcome she had received from them all.

Niti had always been the pleasant and kind hearted girl who was loved by each and every person of the unit. Everyone, be it the director, the spot boy, makeup artists, hairdresser, or even anyone from the technical team, all of them had a special attraction towards her. No wonder, all of them would definitely turn up for her special day, specially when she did not have her own family with her.

She stood there with her mouth still open and covered with her hands, eyes barely blinking and Charlie and Veebha had to move forward to bring her back to life. Since the vanity seemed to be unable to hold the huge strength of the unit, they moved the party outside and soon everyone was on the dance floor, grooving at the beats along with the birthday girl herself after cutting the delicious cake.

Smurphy seemed to be excited for the party as well. He had been roaming around and showing his cute steps. Niti noticed that Parth had been missing and thought of calling him up but could not do so because of so many people surrounding her. So, she sent him a text asking about his absence from the party. He replied, "Missing me already ? Sorry got busy somewhere but don't worry your birthday is not over yet. Lot more surprises coming your way today ! Happy birthday !".

She blushed at that not realising she was amongst a huge crowd where she needed to be careful of her actions. She kept reading the text again and again and could exactly imagine Parth saying those words to her, his voice echoing in her head. Veebha noticed her and slowly moved towards her and snatched away her phone from her hands. She instantly read the message and ran away with it. Niti ran after her but could not reach up to grab her phone back.

Niti: (running after Veebha) Veebha please give it back ! It's my phone what do you want out of it ?

Veebha: Nothing just wanted to have a look at the new Iphone 6 you know ?!

Niti: So you could have at least asked me first. I would have given it to you.

Veebha: (stops running and faces Niti) Oh so now I need to take permission from my best friend before touching her phone ? (Sarcastically) Wow what friendship ?!

Niti: No Veebha it's not like that but...

Veebha: (excited) But what ? C'mon now no hiding ! What is it ? Tell me !

Niti: (acting innocent) What ? I don't know what you're talking about !

Veebha: Oh yeah ? Madam, I have read your messages. Now you can't be hiding things ! C'mon now speak up !

Niti: Veebha, it's nothing like you're thinking !

Veebha: Okay then tell me whatever the truth is ! Simple !