Manan ff : The Manager

chapter 19 ( a )

7 '0 clock in the morning.

Snuggling more into her pillow, Nandini opened her eyes, irritatedly. Blinking her eyes for few times, Nandini tried to register her surroundings.

It was then, Nandini realised that her head was on Maniks chest, instead of her pillow. While, Manik was sleeping, holding her in his arms protectively. There was a beautiful smile on Maniks face, whose reason was unknown to Nandini.

Carefully coming out of his grip, Nandini headed towards the bathroom to freshen up.

Once done with her chores, Nandini decided to wake up the MONSTER.

Standing in front of him, Nandini sweetly said " Manik. ...get up. ...subha ho gayi hai. .."

But, Manik is Manik, how can he wake up so easily.

Manik ( sleepily ) : soone doo naa yaar. ....dekho. .woh abhi mujhe kiss karne wali hai. ...meri pyaari Na......

Before Manik could complete, Nandini yelled "Manik please get up! !!!!!!! "......stopping Manik from describing his kissing session, with his dream girl.

On hearing Nandini scream, Maniks eyes shot open and he started to panic "kya hua Nandini? ???.....chilla kyon rahi ho? ????"

Nandini, who was fully embarrassed, hung her head down and said " woh Manik. ..subha ho gayi hai. ...aapko ghar jaana chahiye. ...maa pareshaan hogi! !!!"

To avoid the awkward situation, Manik bobbed his head in a yes and said " okay.....Studio mein milte hai "

Saying this, Manik hurried out of the apartment, leaving a confused Nandini behind. While, Nandini was having all kinds of weird feelings. For some unknown reason, the thought of Manik kissing someone else, was not at all acceptable to Nandini.

Once reaching the parking lot, Manik thanked his stars, for not spilling out the beans.

Manik ( panting ) : thank god. ...sahi time pein ankh khul gaya. ...warna toh. ...aaj main Nandini ke saamne. ...usse hi aapne dreams mein kiss karne ke bareme describe kar raha hota! !!!!!...chal beta Manik. ...aapne wild dreams pein thoda control kar liya kar! !!!!!!

Calming his nerves, Manik left from there.

10 : 00 am.
Fab5 Studio.

Sitting on his chair, Manik animatedly gaped at Fab4, who were trying to find a hiding place.

Mukti ( frantically ) : sofa ke nechee? ???

Manik ( calmly ) : naa. ...last time maine waha par aapna comic books chhupaya tha. ...par Nandini ko pataa chal gaya! !!!!

Aliya ( freaking out ): how about. ....files ke pecche? ????

Manik ( calmly ) : not happening. ....main waha par aapne chocolates chhupata hu. ...and Nandini knows about it! !!!!!

Dhruv ( with hope ): buddy. ...kyon naa hum isse kisi drawer ke andar chhupa de? ????

Manik ( calmly ) : nope. ....Nandini har din. ...khud mere drawers clean karti hai! !!!!

Cabir ( frustrated ) : saale. ....tu kis ki side pein hai? ?????

Manik ( smirking ) : obviously. ...main Nandini ki side pein hu! !!!!

Mukti ( hell pissed ) : tera kuch nehin ho sakta! !!!!.....ab iss musibaat ka kya kare? ????

Saying this , Fab5 helplessly gapped at the invitation card, neatly placed at the centre of Maniks table.

At that moment only, Nandini entered and Fab5's trance got broken.

Nandini ( sternly ) : good morning guys. ....I hope. ..you all are aware of Soha khurana's Birthday Invitation. ...

Mukti ( instinctively ) : I won't be able to attend it Nandini. ....uss time pein mera dentist ke saath appointment hai! !!!!!

Cabir ( horrified ) : even me. ....meri chachi aa rahi hai uss din! !!!

Aliya ( adding on ): I have a beauty treatment! !!!

Dhruv ( innocently ) : weather report mein likha tha. ....ki uss din barish hone wali hai. .....toh main ghar se nehin nikalne wala! !!!!!

Nodding her head in disbelief, Nandini looked at Manik and asked "aapko bhi uss din koi kaam hai Sir? ????"

Gulping down his saliva, Manik innocently said " kaam? ????.....kaisa kaam? ????.....kis ka kaam? ???....main toh koi kaam hi nehin karta! !!!....I am always free. ..."

Fab4 just gave Manik jour -ka -ghulam -wala - look.

Nandini ( ordering ) : so. ....it is decided. ....aap sab Soha ka birthday party attend kar rahe hai! !!!!!

After hearing this shocking statement, Fab5 tried to protest. But, Nandini sternly commanded "no more arguments on this topic! !!!"

Saying this, Nandini left the cabin. While, Fab5 made their cry baby face.