MaNan SS - Paris Wala Love

CHAPTER 8 - THE BEGINNING OF TOGETHERNESS

Manik's Hotel Room

Nandini gets ready and goes to Manik's hotel. She rings the bell, and he opens the door for her.

Manik: Hi, birthday girl.

Nandini: Hi, Manik.

Manik notices Nandini is carrying so many plastic bags.

Manik: Why are you carrying so many bags with you?

Nandini: All these are for the celebration. Can I put this one in your room?

Manik: Yeah, sure.

Nandini shows one of the plastic bags to Manik, who takes it from her and places it on the table.

Manik: So, Nandini, what kind of cake do you like?

Nandini: Why?

Manik: Arey, it's your birthday celebration, so I need to order a cake for you, right?

Nandini: Manik, I've already bought my birthday cake.

Manik: WHAT! You bought a cake for your own birthday?

Nandini: Yeah. Remember, I want to celebrate my birthday differently, so I bought everything myself.

Manik: You bought your birthday cake yourself, in fact, you bought everything for your own birthday celebration yourself... You know what...

Nandini: What?

Manik: I am totally confused with your "different" birthday celebration concept, yaar.

Nandini: Don't worry, Manik. Once we get there, you'll know.

Manik: I hope so.

Mystery Place

They take a taxi and arrive at a place. MaNan gets out of the taxi. Manik is again confused by the location.

Manik: Why are we here, Nandini?

Nandini: We're going to celebrate my birthday here, Manik.

Manik: Are you sure?

Nandini: Yes.

Manik: Okay.

They meet an old lady on their way to the entrance.

Lady: Hi, Nandini. How are you, dear?

Nandini: Hi, Marry Aunty. I'm fine.

Marry Aunty looks at Manik, who just offers a simple smile.

Marry: This time Lara didn't come with you, is that right?

Nandini: Yeah, she went to meet her grandparents in California. (Nandini realizes Marry Aunty's glare toward Manik) And this is Manik, my friend.

Manik: Hello, Marry Aunty!

Marry: Hi... Hmm... Nandini, is he just your friend or your Romeo? Don't tell me you're here today to introduce your Romeo to us.

Manik (mind talk): Romeo?

Nandini: Of course not. Manik is just a friend, Marry Aunty.

Marry: But you two look good together.

Nandini: Aunty, please, not today.

Marry: Why not?

Nandini: Err... because today is my birthday!