MANAN LOVE IN A FASHION HOUSE
This was my first ever story on MaNan, written ten years ago on India Forum, and then a few years later, I posted it on Wattpad as well for easy reading. If you're a fan of MaNan Wattpad stories, you should definitely g...
Manik: Arrey, what can I do if women are after men's money!
Alia: Excuse me, I love Dhruv-only him, not his money.
Manik: Relax, Alia, I am not saying all women are like that, but I definitely can say that about my so-called mom, right? Because of her, I am not interested in being in a relationship, because I don't want to be like my father. You guys know, right, how much my dad loved her, but she didn't deserve to be loved by anyone-and she only loves money. (Manik's face became sad as he said this.)
Dhruv: (Dhruv notices Manik's sad expression.) Sorry, buddy, actually, our intention was not to make you remember all this.
Manik: No, that's alright. (Manik tries to change the mood by changing the topic.) Now, leave my personal life and tell me about yours. (Both Dhruv and Alia give him a 'kya poochh raha hai' (what are you asking) look.) Arrey, tell me, when are you guys getting married?
Dhruv & Alia: (Both of them smile and say) NEXT WEEK!!!
Manik: What, you guys are getting married next week and you both didn't tell me anything?
Dhruv: That's why we are here today to cordially invite you to our wedding.
Manik: Okay, so congratulations to both of you! How are the preparations going on?
Alia: About the preparations, we don't need to worry as Navya will take care of it.
Manik: Navya? You mean Cabir's girlfriend?
Alia: Yes, do you know her?
Manik: No, I have not seen her, but whenever I call Cabir, he only talks about her, so that's how I remember her name.
Alia: Actually, Navya is a very talented wedding planner, so when Cabir insisted, we said okay.
Manik: Don't worry, guys, I will be there on the wedding day!
Dhruv: What, on the wedding day? Buddy, you always say I am like your brother, and now you are saying you will only be there on the wedding day?
Alia: Exactly, that's not fair, Manik! We want you to be there next Monday onwards, as Monday evening is our engagement, and the wedding day is on Saturday.
Manik: What, six days? You guys know, right, that I have a fashion house to run!
Alia: Come on, Manik, did we disturb you for the last four years? No, right? So for these six days, you have to spend time with us.
Manik: Okay, baba! I am coming.
Dhruv: Cool, buddy.
Manik: (Manik looks at his watch.) Okay, come on, guys, after a long time we are meeting, so let's go for lunch to our all-time favorite restaurant.
Dhruv: Yes, our old Manik is back.
Manik: Whatever! So, guys, get going; I will meet you at the car park in five minutes.
After Dhruv and Alia went to their car, Manik calls Aman to his cabin.
Aman: Yes, sir?
Manik: Aman, I am going out now, so do one thing: after you select those three best applicants, you send them to my email, and I will check them when I get home.
MANIK'S HOUSE
Once Manik reaches home and after he takes his shower, he sits on his bed and starts checking his emails on his laptop.
Manik: Wow, perfect! Aman has sent me those resumes.
When he opens the first person's resume, the first thing he sees is the name!
Manik: What, it's a guy? shit,how could you forget, Manik, to tell Aman that you only want a girl for this job? (Yes, since The Manu Fashion House is currently designing female clothing, he thought it would be better if the new fashion designer was a female, as he already has enough male fashion designers with him.)
He then continues to look at the next resume and he reads out the name.
Manik: Ridhima! Great, finally a girl.
After reading every detail about Ridhima, he is not that impressed enough to hire her for the job. So he continues to look at the last person's details, hoping that he will be impressed this time.
Manik: Name... Nandini Murthy and age 22. (When he reads the name, his eyes automatically go to see the photo, as people normally attach a passport-size photo with their resume.)
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He is shocked when he sees the photo.
Manik: WHAT THE HELL! Who sends such a photo, let alone for a job application?
With so much irritation, Manik continues reading about her qualifications. (Nandini has completed her Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion Design with distinction.) Finally, Manik is now reading the "Tell me about yourself" column...
Nandini's Resume: I am Nandini Murthy, and I am sure you would be shocked by seeing my picture as I am covering my face with my hands. I am so sorry if I have irritated you, but believe me, I have a reason for doing this. I did so because I don't want you to give me the job by looking at my face, but by seeing my achievements and my talent. Besides completing my degree with distinction, I also took part in an International Design Competition during my college time, and my design was selected to go up to the final round.
After reading Nandini's entire resume, Manik is actually quite impressed...
Manik: Interesting!!! So, let's see, Miss Murthy, how talented you really are!
After deciding to hire Nandini, Manik calls Aman immediately...
Aman: Hello, sir.
Manik: Aman, I have decided that I am going to hire Nandini Murthy as the Junior Fashion Designer of The Manu Fashion House.
Aman: Great, sir. Then I will send the joining letter asking her to join immediately.
Manik: Wait! Next whole week I will not be around... Today is the 10th of July, so then send her the letter and ask her to join The Manu Fashion House on 20th July.
