The Known Strangers✅

Musicana Round The Corner

Recap: Boys play a prank on Vennu

Nandini took a step towards Manik, who was kis of terrified so expecting a punch he closed his eyes, he felt her presence near but the punch didn't come so he first opened his left eye and then right one and saw her simling

Nandini: (pinching his cheek) Aww Manik you are so cute (Manik breath relief but next second Nandini hit his arms)

Manik: Owwwwww!

Nandini: Aisa bakwas prank kon karta hai? Bichari Mahi, aise prank kon karta hai, atleast not with Vennu

Manik: Why are you so defensive for that Chirkut?

Nandini: Manik (she signs) see you atleast see the person, I mean J am not saying that don't do pranks but atleast see the person, his situation, if Mahi would have been hurt because of you then if someone would have called me and said that she is your wife and would-be mother of your child, however much I trust you, you know what would my first reaction be? (She asked him and he was listening to him like a obedient kid and reacting the said way, when she asked him this he was looking at her with curious eyes) I would be hurt

Manik: But Nandini....

Nandini: (kept her finger on his lips) Shhhh listen (she said with a smile) this doesn't mean I don't trust you or believe someone else over you, the hurt will be my first reaction irrespective of other things though it will take time for me, though I trust you, I won't believe her but my first reaction will be hurt, the same way Mahi was

Manik: But why? I mean you say you trust me then why will you be hurt

Nandini: Ok come (she said making Manik walk to the edge of college and then made him sit) See Manik we Love na when we love na with all our heart though we TRUST, but when someone claim what's our as their it hurts then be it anything or anyone, aab you just imagine if tommorow someone comes with a kid and says that he is my husband and the kid is my kid what will you feel (The words cause many emotions in Manik anger, hurt, fear) See what you felt now was the same Mahi felt (she said seeing Manik's change in expressions)

Manik: Sorry (he said making a cute face)

Nandini: It's ok my cute sa Mani (she said kissing his cheek)

Manik: Is it my double cute Naanu (he said kissing her nose) Accha challo let's go you have your girls night na

Nandini: (circling her hands around his neck) But I was thinking to ditch it

Manik: (leaning in) Accha (he nuzzles his nose in her face)

Nandini: Hmmm (she said lost in his touch)

Manik: (backing out) Let's go before I do something I shouldn't (he said with a smile as Nandini smiled back)

Nandini: Let's call everyone here only (she said straightening herself)

After 10 minutes all were at the terrace partying, playing, singing and dancing and eating
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Musicana was round the corner now and they all were busy in practice, it was making them so busy that they only be home to have dinner and sleep

Neha: (looking around taking everyone's attention as they say to have their lunch in the college Canteen) Isn't it weird, I haven't seen Raghav since a few days

Sarasvati: (eating her pasta) Ya even I was thinking the same from few days, infact Ameya Sir informed me that there is New faculty coming in his place

Nandini: But Aise achanak Raghav Sir kaha gaye?"

Vaibhav: (giving a tight smile) Arey he must have got a job he deserves

Aakash: (said diverting the topic) Vaise did you guys heard Shobha ma'am is organizing some Hindi debate

Cabir: Yes I heard it (seconded Akash) Infact Navya I think you should participate in it, you have great command over that language (he contiuned)

Navya: Ha but I was thinking that even Khushi should participate

Khushi: Main? Main kyu?

Mukti: Kuyki even you have a great command over language

Khushi: Hmmm, let's see (she said tucking her hairs behind her ear and looked down nervous)

Abhi: Ok guys we should leave for practice now (he said to Fab5 and NavNi as they bid bye to others)
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Khushi was walking in the corridor thinking something when Aakash came and stood in front of her and the lost Khushi was surprised from his unannounced entry

Khushi: Yeh kya tarika hai?

Aakash: Tum thik ho? You look tense

Khushi: Hum hum tho bilkul thik hai (she said avoiding eye contact)

Aakash: Yaha dekh kar baat kar (he said making her face him) Tum itna kyu under confident ho, jaise mujhse ladte waqt kaise muh mein zaban nahi rukti wo hi tho karna hai

Khushi: Mere muh mein zaban nahi rukti (she said huffing) aur tum humara sir kahne aur ho tho jao (she said moving away)

Aakash: (holding her hand) Tum kar sakti hu (he said looking straight in her eyes and after that just left but didn't miss to see a strong determination and a adoring smile on Khushi)
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Abhi: Challo let's pack (he said and others start packing their things)

Mukti: Gosh this is so tiring! I just wish this get over soon

Nandini: Are you forgetting we have fusion concert too

Mukti: Maine nahi lena usme part

Navya: Arey kyu?

Mukti: Bas avey hi I don't want to, Choti you are planning to take part

Nandini: Yes (she said excitedly) but I don't have a partner (she said making a pout and looked at her giving her a look)

Manik: (to Cabir) Am I Invisible to this woman (Cabir laughed)

Nandini: Me not having a partner is making you laugh Cabir (she said narrowing her eyes)

Cabir: No (laughing) just I think tumhare pass ki nazar kamzor hai (he laughed)

Nandini: (confused) What?

Manik: (mutters) Kabhi kabhi she is Enstine aur kabhi kabhi she is the dumbest person on this planet (well he thought he muttered but that was loud enough to be heard by all)

Nandini: Didi you just call me dumb? Ek tho I am confused here but tum...tum don't talk to me you idiot (she said and stromed out followed by Manik who was calling her name)

Abhi: When are these two going to change?

Mukti: Mujhe tho lagta hai zindagi bhar aise hi rahenge (and all burst out laughing)