DANCING DREAMS

Part - 9

Part 9

After hanging up the phone Manik came back into the room and checked on Nandini, she was sleeping peacefully. He went near her and bending down he gave a peck on her forehead and thought.

'If this competition is for real than I will make sure that you participate in it and win it too. I will do what all it takes to make you a famous dancer of this country as well as of this world. This is my promise to you Nandini.' He smiled and went into the washroom to get fresh.

Nandini woke up and went down before Dhruv and Aliya's awake. She didn't want to give any impression or a new topic to them to discuss. Manik was in the gym when she came down. She couldn't meet his eyes after she broke down last night. She knew that Manik was being a gentleman comforting her, but she needs to pull herself together because they are going today and she has to get back to her normal self.

At the breakfast table Nanu informed Dhruv and Aliya that they are going to Mangalore in the evening. Dhruv was surprised by this news. Manik was stealing glances from Dhruv not to meet his stare.

"Nanu aapne bataya nahi ki aap log kyun jaa rahe hai Mangalore... Koi khaas wajah..." He stopped in the middle and gave crooked look to Manik.
And Manik understood that Dhruv wants to know more but what will he tell him that he is in love with Nandini. Seeing the uneasiness of Manik and Dhruv, Nandini interrupted before anybody can answer.

"If you guys don't mind can I tell you guys something..."

Nanu turned to see Nandini and said "Haan Haan puttar Bol na Kya kehna chahti hai..."

"Woh actually Dhruv Aliya it's my Amms, I mean my grandmas birthday in few days.. She always wants to celebrate with her grandchildren, her children her friends and lots of guests... She want to celebrate it in a grand way. She is always excited for her birthday. So I would like to invite you both for that. Why don't you join us.." Nandini told all in one breath.

"But Nandini I don't know what my schedule is.. So I can't say anything now..." Dhruv answered.

But Aliya interfered.
"Why not Nandini... We will try our best to join you.. And Dhruv letme check with your schedule and make sure that you won't miss anything... Ok..." Aliya was very excited because she couldn't get to have any vacation due to Dhruv's busy schedule. Dhruv also nodded.

Aliya make some phone calls and she arranged everything and said to them.
"Guys I sorted everything but we couldn't get today's flight, we will be coming tomorrow... When is your grandmas birthday..." She asked Nandini.

"It's after four days.."
"So it's  done than... You guys leave today and we will join you tomorrow.." Aliya finalized the program.

Nanu went to her room to start packing.  Nandini and Aliya followed her to help.

Dhruv on the other hand was looking for the opportunity to talk to Manik. Because he can see a different kind of happiness and shine on his buddy's face. He is smiling. In fact the smile is not leaving his face at all. He leaned on his side and said.

"Tou buddy, we need to talk.. NOW... Let's go..." Dhruv pat on his shoulders and drag him off the chair. Manik tried to avoid him but Dhruv leave no choice for him.

He dragged Manik outside the house. Manik asked the maid to send their tea in the lawn while they walked outside.

"What's going on between you two... And all of a sudden yeh Mangalore trip Woh bhi Nandini ki grandma ki birthday party per... Yeh khissa Kya hai... Kya chal Kya raha hai..." Dhruv's curiosity level was rising by the minute.