Crazy, Stupid, Summer Sparks |COMPLETE| MaNan Fiction

Chapter 13: The 'Rockstar' In Making

Nandini fidgeted with her phone as she stood outside Imera auditorium. Manik was waiting for her and Soha inside, but Soha hadn't shown up yet. As many times Nandini called, her phone seemed unreachable. She was there with Manik all day, she queued with him to collect his registration number and ID, she went and saved a small practice room for him, as he went to fetch his guitar, she even got a box of first aid, lest Manik cut his finger while practicing or had an itchy throat. Now that all was settled and he was waiting for his turn to perform before the judges in another half an hour, she had excused herself and come out to check on Soha; even though he wasn't voicing it, she knew he was silently waiting for Soha. She felt upset seeing the hope and anxiety with which he was waiting for her to come and it broke her heart to think how short-lived his happiness was; right now, even though it would mean a massive heart break for her, she so wished Soha would genuinely accept him, just for Manik's sake she wished.

She checked her watch again, Manik was due to go for audition in another fifteen minutes, and she knew if he didn't speak his heart out to Soha before that, it was sure to have an impact on his music. She shut her eyes and murmured a prayer for Soha to arrive, when she heard a voice behind her.

"Hey Nandini, I am here, why Imera though? Has he planned something super filmy for me? I hope not, I will only be too embarrassed considering, you know, I don't see Manik that way anymore" she replied in a matter-of-fact voice which irritated Nandini to the core, but she chose to ignore it and think of Manik instead. She showed Soha the way inside.

"Err..Nandini, what is going on here? Is there an event? Is he going to propose me live or something? Will this be casted on national television? Oh My God, then Dhruv will get to know!! Nandini I cant do this! Gosh Manik! He is SO STUPID" said Soha stamping her feet in dismay.

"Manik isn't stupid. And he isn't doing any public display of affection so be assured. Just play on with the plan" replied Nandini through gritted teeth.

As Soha entered the auditorium and turned towards Manik's practice area, Manik's name was called, he was next on queue. Soha was startled hearing the announcement; Manik was auditioning for this talent hunt? As far as she knew, he was very good with music, what were the chances he could crack this one? While she mused on her thoughts, Nandini rushed past her and dashed towards Manik.

"Okay Manik you are next. Soha is also here, but she can wait; you go in and rock it tonight. You have a very bright career Manik, go take your first step" she told him breathlessly, she had for once forgotten to be shy around him and hugged him tight.

Manik was puzzled seeing Nandini's enthusiasm. True he never shared about this audition with anyone, but he also knew no one would have felt as involved or excited, for a moment Manik forgot he was going for the audition, it felt like Nandini was going herself; Manik smiled.

"Nandini, your enthusiasm and optimisim is infectious! I feel positive too. But I will catch you later, because I know Soha can wait, but I don't want her too, I want to tell her how I feel before going!! Wish me luck Nandini!" with that he sprinted towards Soha, leaving a suddenly quiet and tearful Nandini behind.

Manik walked towards Soha, she saw him coming and smiled in her usual friendly way, Manik smiled back his most charming smile, he sure knew she would be having butterflies in her stomach now; but she was lucky thought Manik, cause she would get to keep those butterflies in her stomach for life, as he planned to stay with her for life.

"Manik, what did you have to say? And cheater, you never told me about this audition, I would have supported you, right? Okay go now and all the best!" she said with her sweetest smile.

Manik stood there before her, and was about to say something when one of the crew-member came to him, to pull him near the stage. While being dragged, he motioned the crew to give him a moment, as he pulled out of his grip, he ran to Soha, she gave him a surprised look when he just grabbed her hand and spoke.