Manan ff : College Diaries

chapter 23 ( b )

Me ( annoyed ) : kya baate kar rahe ho tum dono? ?????
Rishab ( startled ): kuch nehin di. ....you guys continue. ....
Saying this, Rishab walked towards Meera and gave her a puppy dog look. And soon, the lovebirds disappeared, God knows where.
Me ( sarcastically ) : so Manik. ....tumhara partner toh. ....tumhe akela chhod ke bhaag gaya! !!!!
Manik, back to his senses "don't worry kid. .....still you are losing this game! !!!!!!"
Saying this, he surfed the shuttlecock and the match began, between us.
Gosh. ....Manik really plays well. But, I am also not giving up, so easily.
I hate to admit, but boys are stronger, when it comes to physical strength. The force with which ,Manik hit the shuttlecock was overpowering me and I was starting to feel tired.
Sitting below the shade, Cabir and Dhruv made angry faces at the girls. While ,Mukti and Aliya were busy in cheering for me.
I was really feeling happy for their support.
After 20 minutes, I was sweating profusely. But, when I looked at Manik, he was not at all tired.
The shuttlecock came towards me like a rocket and I hit it hard, with all the force in my body.
But the shuttlecock, instead of reaching Maniks racquet, crashed on Maniks head, with full force.
As soon as the shuttlecock hit Maniks forehead, he winced in pain and cried "oucch! !!!!"
Crossing the net, I immediately rushed towards him, before anyone else.
Me ( full panic mode ) : oh god. .....Manik. ....let me see. ...
But Manik was not at all cooperating. Holding his head, Manik just keept on yelling in pain, like a child.
I was really freaking out, on seeing Manik in such a bad condition.
Nothing was coming to my mind. I was feeling so helpless and seeing him in pain, was making things worse for me.
Unable to find any way, I snapped at Manik " just stop crying like a baby. ....and let me see. ...Manik! !!!!"
Immediately, Manik stopped crying and looked at me, all horrified.
Manik ( pov ) ( scared ) : bhagwan ji. ....she looks so scary! !!!!.....and why is she scolding me like my mother??????
Paying no heed to his horrified baby expressions, I commanded "move your hand. ....and show me! !!!!"
Reluctantly, Manik moved his hand.
Looking at his forehead, I carefully examined his injury. There was a black patch on his forehead, where the shuttlecock had hit.
I immediately held Maniks hand and dragged him inside the house, without paying any heed to his constant protests.
Reaching the dinning table, I made him sit, on one of the chairs.
Without saying anything, I went inside the kitchen.
Manik ( pov ) ( confused ) : ab iss ke dimaag mein kya chal raha hai? ????......hey bhagwan. ....yeh kuch bol kyon nehin rahi hai? ????
I came out of the kitchen, with an ice pack in my hand and headed towards Manik.
I leaned a little, to have a careful look at Maniks injury and applied the ice pack.
For the first time, I was so close to Maniks face. I just felt his gaze, constantly on me . While, Maniks breath, fanned my cheeks.
I was feeling nervous and my hands started shivering.
Me ( pov ) ( not in my senses ): focus Nandini. ...focus. ...he is hurt. ....concentrate on that. ....please concentrate! !!!!!
Manik ( innocently ) : tumhare cheeks kya. ....hamesha se hi itne red the?????
I abruptly straightened myself and looked here and there.
Me ( calming myself ): ab kaisa laag raha hai? ?????
Manik ( smiling like a fool ) : better. ...
Placing the ice pack on the dining table, I mumbled a faint "bye "and left from there.
While Manik sat over there, smirking like a lunatic.
In Maniks entire life,he was the one, who used to take care of everybody around him. Be it Dadaji, his mom or Fab5, everyone was dependent on Manik.
But today, Manik actually found someone, who took care of him and even, scolded him.
Thinking about this, Manik just ruffled his hair, with a big grin on his face.
Silently standing at a corner, Fab4 witnessed the whole scene, feeling extremely happy for Manik.

6 : 30 pm.
Near the dining table.
Aliya ( horrified ) : Cabir. ....this is not right. ....agar kisi ko samajh mein aa gaya toh? ?????
Mukti ( with a devilish look ): chill Aliya. ....tum bekaar mein hi tension le rahi ho! !!!!!
Cabir eyeing the 5 Pepsi bottles, keept in front of him, said calmly "chill guys. ....yeh mera full proof plan hai! !!!!!.......kisi ko bhi samajh nehin ayega. ....ki inn bottles mein sirf Pepsi hi nehin. ....balki vodka bhi hai! !!!!!"
Dhruv ( horrified ) : guys. ....agar kisi aur ne inn bottles se Pepsi piya naa. ....toh bahut bada wala problem ho jaega! !!!!!
Mukti ( excitedly ) : calm down Dhruv. ....zyaada se zyaada kya hoga! !!!!......ki woh insaan out of control ho jaega. ....par. ....hum logo ka toh bahut entertainment hoga naa! !!!!!
Dhruv ( not convinced ): but guys. ....
Before they could continue their debate, Manik interrupted "kya hua buddy? ????.....tu itna pareshaan kyon laag raha hai? ????"
Saying this, Manik held one of the Pepsi bottle's, opened it's cap and took a sip.
On seeing this, Fab4 was in for a shock.
Quickly getting out of the shocked mode, Mukti tried to stop him. But, Cabir held her hand and signalled to 'shut up ',with a mischievous look .
Understanding the cue, Mukti keept mum.
Coming down the stairs, I found the living room empty. Heading towards the dining table, my eyes fell on the 4 Pepsi bottles placed over there.
Grabbing one of the bottle's, I started gulping it's contents. When I heard, Aliya gasp "Nandini ".
Moving the bottle away, I mouthed "what is it? ???..... I am thirsty. ...baad mein baat karenge! !!!!"
Saying this, I resumed my drinking.
Manik standing over there, just keept on admiring her. While, Cabir smirked and Fab3 face palmed.
After finishing 70 %of the bottle, I blurted "yeh Pepsi kharab ho gaya hai kya? ????"
Manik ( agreeing ): mujhe bhi wahi laaga. ....it really tasted different! !!!
Suddenly, I burst out laughing and on seeing me Manik also joined in, giggling helplessly. Without any reason, we both were laughing like maniacs.
Cabir ( pov ) ( smirking ) : looks like this party is going to be a  memorable one! !!!!!