Wajah Tum Ho

10. Bonds & Agendas

Kaun kehta hai ki Dil
Sirf lafzon se toda jata hai?
Aapki khaamoshi hee humara
Dil todne ke liye kaafi hai.

Translation: Who says you need words to break someone's heart? Your silence is enough to break me down.

Why is everything always so complicated with me? Why can't everything work out easily, at just a snap of my finger? Why does everything have to be so intense with me?

Fab5 performed today and to say that they didn't deserve this album, after listening to their song, would be wrong, in fact a big fat lie, because they were amazing. Their performance had everything that Advik likes - aggression, pain, attitude, subtlety, purity.

But what disturbed me the most was Manik. His voice, his eyes, his words, everything was so agonisingly torturous and hurtful. It brought back so many memories, both good and bad but now every good memory is also painful. It seems like it was all an illusion. I sighed and walked towards the canteen where Advik must be waiting for me. I reached there and saw everyone sitting together, laughing and talking about happily. They all looked so happy and for a change Fab4 looked happy too. I saw Mukti and Alya talking about something and laughing among themselves, Cabir and Dhruv were engrossed in themselves, Manik was maybe trying to woo Nia who had a hard face. Wow! Looks like my words managed to create a havoc inside her. Bhaiya and Bhai were talking together and I can guarantee it's about business. Navya and Kritika were discussing something-probably fashion. My gaze travelled to Advik who was lost somewhere. He didn't have any expression on his face but he was thinking, thinking hard about something. Maybe Manik and Nia. Maybe maa's health. Maybe Fab5 getting this album. Maybe our shattered relationship.

I sighed, shaking my head and walked closer to them which made them aware of my presence. I saw everyone looking at me and immediately I saw Bhaiya, Navya and bhai rushing towards me. Bhaiya pulled me in his embrace hugging me tightly.

Karan: Tu theek toh hai na Nandini? I got so worried about you. Tu kuch bolti kyu nahi? Haan?

He broke the hug and held me by my shoulders. I smiled and held his hand.

Nandini: I'm fine bhaiya. I just felt a little restless so I came out. Sorry for being rude and unprofessional.

He shook his head as if denying me from speaking further and kissed my head.

Karan: It's ok Nandini. You don't have to apologize for anything.

I smiled and before we could say anything, he was rudely pushed by Navya who immediately hugged me tightly.

Navya: Nandu tum theek ho na?

I hugged her closer and closed my eyes, trying to push back the tears and hid myself in her neck. I knew what her words meant. I controlled myself and broke the hug looking at her.

Nandini: I'm fine Navu.

She smiled at me and stepped back to give space to bhai who immediately kissed my head.

Abhimanyu: I'm always there for you baccha.

He whispered on my head which made me smile.

Nandini: I know.

I whispered too and kissed his cheek. He side hugged me and led me towards the table where everyone was sitting. I stopped and sat beside Advik who immediately shifted to give me space as he saw me approaching them. Bhai took a seat beside everyone in front of us. As soon as I sat Advik held my hand surprising me. He never ever ever held my hand or did any PDA in front of everyone.

Advik: You are fine, right?

Still in a daze I nodded at him. He smiled weakly and kissed my head. Oh. My. God. My poor heart. I saw everyone smirking at us, or to be precise our PDA because Advik was still holding my hand. I felt someone staring at me so I looked to my right and found Manik almost glaring at me.