Manan ff : The Manager

chapter 15

On the day of the 'Live Concert '.

Expecting a huge turnout, the 'Live Concert ' was organised at one of the biggest stadiums in Mumbai.

Backstage.

Due to tension, Nandini was going thermonuclear on every single staff. While, Manik helplessly stared at her.

Finally, frustrated with the fact that Nandini was not giving him any attention, Manik complained "tumhara kuch nehin ho sakta Nandu! !!!!......jab dekho bass kaam kaam karti rehti ho! !!!!!! "

Nandini, completely clueless, asked "aapko kuch chahiye tha Sir? ?????"

Before Manik could reply, Cabir spoke " yaar Nandini. ....kaise? ?????......matlab kaise tum iss Manik ko sambhalti ho? ????????"

On Cabir's this question, Manik was completely shocked and felt a sudden urge of kicking his butt. While, Nandini innocently asked "matlab? ?????????"

But, this time instead of Cabir, Mukti replied with a smirk "humara matlab yeh hai ki. .....kaise tum Manik ke mood swings jhelti ho? ?????.......I mean. .....iss ke mood swings toh kisi pregnant women se bhi zyaada hai! !!!! "

After hearing Mukti's comment, Maniks eyes popped out. While, Cabir and Mukti high fived.

Aliya ( teasingly ) : sahi mein Nandini. ......tum ne Manik ke saath 5 years spend kar liya! !!!!!!!.....agar tumhare jagah koi aur ladki hoti. .....toh kab ka yeh job aur Manik. ....dono ko chhod ke bhaag gayi hoti! !!!!!

Manik ( sarcastically ) : bass bass. .....meri aur tarif karne ki koi zarurat nehin hai tumlogo ko! !!!!!!!

As soon as Manik completed his sentence, Nandini started to giggle.

Manik immediately turned to face Nandini.

Looking at her or rather ogling at her, a smile escaped Maniks lips. But he immediately hid it and said in a serious tone " tum kya khi khi kar rahi ho? ??????"

On realising the fact that, everyone was gaping at her, Nandini immediately stopped laughing. While, Manik stealthily enjoyed her reaction.

Being a no nonsense girl, Nandini hardly smiled or behaved carefree. But, whenever she did, it never went unnoticed by Manik. He just cherished the playful Nandini and wanted to see her smile, without any hesitation.

Now also, Manik was busy gaping at Nandini. While, for Nandini, it was quite embarrassing to let go, of her serious -wala - avatar.
But, their moment got disturbed, as Soha suddenly appeared from nowhere.

Paying no heed to Fab4 and Nandini, Soha straight away went and hugged Manik.

Taken aback by her sudden stunt, Manik frustratedly flapped his arms in the air.

Soha ( fake smile ) : I am so happy for you Manik. .....I know it. .....you will just rock the stage. .....so. .....all the best for your performance. ......

Manik just nodded his head in disbelief. While, Soha shamelessly keept on clinging to him.

Looking at the proximity of Manik and Soha, Nandini was feeling uncomfortable.

For the first time, Nandini was being restless, seeing Manik with some random girl.

Unable to understand the chemical reactions taking place in her head, Nandini left from there. While, Fab4 just looked at the trio helplessly.

Cabir ( pov ) ( totally confused ) : yeh chal kya raha hai? ?????......kahi Manik ka dimaag toh kharab nehin ho gaya hai? ?????.......current girlfriend ke saamne ex girlfriend ko hug kar raha hai! !!!!!!.......iss se pehele ki matter aur serious ho jaye. .....mujhe Manik se baat karna parega! !!!!!!!......yahi theek rahega. .....aaj performance ke baad saara confusion hi dur kar loonga! !!!!!!

5 minutes before the performance.

Fab4 was busy in checking their instruments. While, Manik was frantically looking around for Nandini.

Finally, Manik found Nandini ,walking towards them.

As soon as Nandini reached them, Manik bursted "itne der se kaha thi tum? ?????......tumhe pataa hai.......main kab se tumhara wait kar raha hu? ????????"

Fab4 just looked at these two idiot's in disbelief, who couldn't even bare to be apart from each other, for few seconds.

Nandini ( coldly ): koi kaam tha. ...Sir? ??????

Manik ( childishly ): haan. .....tum ne abhi taak mujhe all the best nehin wish kiya? ?????????

Nandini ( sarcastically ) : oh. .....mujhe laaga ab aapko meri zarurat nehin. ......kyonki kisi aur ne toh aapko pehele hi wish kar diya! !!!!!!!

On hearing this, Manik really got pissed " tum acchi tarah se janti ho. ....ki main har performance mein. .....tumse mile bina stage pein nehin jataa! !!!!!......then how can you say that? ????? "

Understanding the pain in Maniks voice, Nandini decided to chuck the topic.

Nandini genuinely smiled and Manik and said " all the best. ....Sir. .....aap logo ka performance zarur accha hoga! !!!!!......main aap logo ke liye ayyappa se pray karungi. ....."

After seeing the smile on Nandini's face, Maniks temper flew away and he was back to normal mode.

Instinctively, Manik kissed on her cheeks and headed towards the stage, not before sparing one last glance at Nandini's shocked face.