MANAN - Cloud with a Silver Lining

15.2-Moments

Everyone in the room was busy cursing his or her own self when they realized that they have forgotten Manik's Birthday. However, with this realization they had with them an explanation for his absence. Since his parents demise he had made it a habit of staying alone on his birthday. Even his friends couldn't do anything about it since Manik always ensured that he is never in the same country as his friends, let alone the city, around his birthday. But this time it was different, this time he was in the same city, he was around for almost 7 hours after the clock stuck 12 before he went for a jog, even during the jog he was not alone Abhi was with him. This time it could have been different only if they had remembered.

Mukti – I can't believe I forgot his birthday...it's been 14 hours since his birthday had begun...forget about celebrating this day... I toh haven't even wished him..Damn..!!

Abhi – You still have an excuse Mukti...you didn't meet him since last night...I was with him since last night and I didn't wish him...rather on his birthday I made him talk about something he didn't want too...How pathetic am I..!!

Cabir – What talks Abhi..??

Abhi – Ummm...(he thought for a while before coming up with the excuse)....Nothing something about one of the albums...a issue that was troubling him for long..!!

Alya – All these years we prayed for just one chance, one chance of being around him on his birthday and finally when we got that after years,we just threw it away..!!

Voice – Well technically the birthday is still not over, you still have a chance Alya

Alya – Nandini, when did you arrive..??

Nandini – Right when you guys realized it's Manik's birthday today...guys don't you think you are wasting time right now..I mean would it be better if instead of cursing yourself for not wishing him...you actually call him and wish him..!!

Cabir – Hmm...let me call him..

Cabir called Manik and he picked up on the fifth ring

Cabir – Happy Birthday Manik

Manik – Thanks Man..!!

Dhruv – Manik you are on speaker....and wishing you a very happy birthday buddy..!!

Manik – Thanks Buddy...

Alya and Navya – Happy birthday Manik...!!

Manik - Thank You girls

Cabir – Oye..yaara...kam se kam aaj ke din toh humse mil leta...!! (hey friend you could have met us at least today)

Manik – Cabir woh actually I had some work so had to leave..!!

Cabir – Work...like who goes to work straight after jogging...Stop lying yaar..Acha listen Mukti wants to talk..I am taking you off the speaker...!!

Mukti – Happy Birthday Manik...Where are you..we've searched for you everywhere...??

Manik – Thanks Mukti..I wanted to be left alone for today..hence left..sorry..!!

Mukti – Its okay Manik...we understand..Take care..Here talk to Abhi...!!

Abhi took the phone and move to the balcony

Abhi - Happy Birthday Manik

Manik – Thanks Abhi...!!

Abhi – Listen yaar I am so sorry...I know any thought regarding Nandini fills you with agony ..and today I forced you to recall your confession and that too on your birthday...I am so sorry for this