He came back with two glasses. Orange juice in one hand and mocktail in another.
He was shocked to see nandini with a boy. Manik could only able to see his back as he is sitting opposite to nandini. She was talking and laughing with him. He fumed in anger. His jealousy roused.
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Manik stopped the waiter who was passing him and left the glasses on the tray. Manik went angrily and held his shoulder.
Manik: Excuse me.
That boy: "Yes", saying he turned.
Both of their expressions changed. Both had a wide smile and hugged each other. Manik's anger turned into happiness the moment he sees his face.
That boy was Madhiyam(Maddy).
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Manik: Bro, what's up? Long time no see.
Maddy: Yes manik, Caught up with some work.
Manik: ok but what are you doing here?
Maddy: Actually manik, my friend owns this club. I came to meet him. I was passing by, saw nandini sitting alone, so just joined for a small chat.
Manik: Yes bro. I went to get drinks for us.
Maddy: "US", manik. Are you dating or what? he asked in a teasing tone.
Manik took him separately and spoke.
Manik: Bro nothing like that. I just started to talking with her.
Maddy: whatever manik. I'm happy for you. Waiting for some good news soon.
Manik: *hugs him*
Maddy: so manik, are you two alone or with gang?
Manik: We came with everyone. All are dancing on the dancing floor. Nandini was a bit uncomfortable so I was just giving her company.
Maddy: ok manik. I'm getting late. I'll meet them afterwards.
Manik: Nice to see you after a long bro.
Maddy: *hugs him and left*
Manik came and sat beside nandini. Manik handed nandini juice.
Nandini: Where is maddy bhai?
Manik: He was getting late so he left.
Nandini: ok.
*Awkward silence between them*
Manik's thoughts:
"Manik, what happened to you. Why so jealous. It was our maddy she was talking to. Mad manik", he scolded himself.
Before his thoughts completes, the gang joined them.
Mukthi: Nandu, you should have come with us. It was amazing.
Nandini: it's ok Mukthi. You enjoyed na that's enough.
Mukthi: I extremely enjoyed it. Thankyou so much bhai for giving this experience.
Manik smiled.
Abimanyu, dhruv and cabir came with glasses of juices and cocktails. Juices for girls. Cocktails for boys.
After completing, everyone left home.
At Malhotra's: Everyone stayed at Malhotra's that night.
