His P.A. ✔️

4. Nazdeekiyaan

N A N D I N I

** Flashback continues....**

We were on our way to Manik sir's friends house. The drive was not awkward as I had expected it to be. There was slight music in the background behind. I was looking out of the window and sir was driving with us
exchanging a few eye locks.

"Miss. Murthy?" He called as he parked the car. I looked at him and nodded.

"There's going to be media outside, and I don't think you like being the centre of attention or in the limelight as much as I have noticed. So keep your head down, let your hair cover your hair and walk in straight. Okay?" He asked. I nodded in a yes nervously.

I hated being in the spotlight. Before coming to Mumbai, I had promised my family that I will never let my name get disclosed in the media. Because that had destroyed my life ten years back. That had- never mind.

I got off the car and Manik sirs hand wrapped around my waist. I was shocked.

He looked at me and gave me a meek smile before we walked in.

And yes, he was right. There were media flashes everywhere. However, we managed to get a quick escape.

As we entered inside, his hand left my waist but I shamelessly wished it could have lingered there more.

I followed him inside when an old man, came to greet us. I thought it was some college friends party but he looked quite old....

"Manik!" The man called and Manik Sir immediately touched his feet and then hugged him. They exchanged pleasantries and Manik Sir seemed to have liked that man since he spoke to him normally without giving him cold glares atleast.

"And who is this young lady?" He asked taking my hand and I gently smiled at him.

"She's Miss. Murthy!" Manik Sir replied back almost immediately. Argh!

"So is her name Miss?" He asked with a wink as he teased him. I liked the old man instantly.

"No, her name is... her name...." Manik Sir stammered.

What the fuck? He doesn't even know my name?

I rolled my eyes at him. Some unknown fear crept in me, I felt hurt. The first guy I probably kissed on his cheek doesn't even know my name.

Great going, Nandini! I'd have to introduce myself.

"NANDINI!" There was a voice behind us.

We both looked behind in shock and I, in utter delight.

"Aryamman!" I almost screamed as I left Manik Sir's hand and ran to him.

He gave me a side hug and I gave him a happydent smile.

Manik Sir came ahead too and hugged Aryamman.

"He is my college friend and this is his party...." Manik Sir explained but I ignored him. I was hell angry and hurt.

"And she is-...." he started introducing me to Aryamman but he stopped her in between.

"She is Nandini bro! You got her as your date and you don't remember her name?" He said as he looked at him amused and I did so.

He flushed in embarrassment. Good for him!

"You both know each other already?" He asked us confused.

Aryamman looked at me and winked while I smiled. Manik Sir looked angry at the way me and Aryamman were behaving so I decided to go along teasing him.