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Manik's POV

'I'm sorry, Mr. Malhotra.'

'We're losing him!'

I couldn't shake those thoughts out of my mind. I was slumped down on a chair and when I looked to the side, I saw everyone's distraught face.

It had been 30 minutes since I spoke to the doctor, and till now they are inside refusing to give away anything. I excused myself to the only person who could give me peace.

As I opened the door, I heard her calling, "Manik."

I gave her a warm smile and kissed her forehead, "Slept well?" I asked and she hugged my waist, sitting sleepily.

"Hmm.. Until you left!" She complained cutely and I couldn't help but let out a hearty laugh..

"Achha!" I asked, amusement lacing my tone. "Kuch khaya?"

"Haan! But that yucky sa oats!" She spoke fake gagging. I sat behind her, hugging her close to myself. "Mani, ab toh bataoge na tum?"

I instantly understood what she was trying to say, "Yes, sunshine! Aaj tum jo questions puchogi I'll answer them.." I replied truthfully, kissing her hair. I took a deep breath, before speaking, "Batao, what do you wanna know?"

 I took a deep breath, before speaking, "Batao, what do you wanna know?"

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"Everything!" I heard her speak softly.

"I never really had any best friends or someone to share secrets with. We were Fab 5 in college only, didn't even know each other before. And as for Varun, he and I went to the same high school. The North High School...

{Flashback in Italics}

"Manik!" He shouted and passed the ball to me.

I carefully dodged the guy trying to stop me and bounced the ball a few times before throwing it into the basket.

As I heard the sound of the whistle, Varun pounced on me. It was our 7th game together and as always the power duo nailed it! Yes, Power duo! That's what they call us.

We both looked at the scoreboard proudly..

North High : 5
River High : 1

He slung his arm around my shoulder as we walked to the locker room. People congratulated us on our way and even the scouts of different colleges were very impressed by us.

But we both weren't interested in a career with basketball. We played it for fun. For our own selves.

"So.. After party mein chal raha hai na?" I asked him, while wiping off the sweat on my face.

"Nah! We're having a date night, in my dorm. Since everyone would be busy at the party!" He winked as I shook my head. We were roommates so sneaking her in our room wasn't a problem.

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