Aloud and continuous knock woke Neil up. He rubbing his eyes opens them and looks at his side to see his wife snuggling to him.. he smiles brightly and brought his hand to caress their cheeks but couldn't as he heard a loud voice ..

Neil making irritating face looks at the clock and sighs seeing the time. Neil grabbing the bathrobe from bed post got up from bed.. he quickly puts the bathrobe around his body and turning back to avni covers her properly.

Neil after covering avni with duvet walks to the door and opening the locks opens the door to see furious Manik banging the door.

Neil : Manik what the hell is problem? Why the hell are banging my room door? It is too early to play with you.

Manik ignoring Neil holding his hand drags Neil out of the room.. Neil protested and kept questioning him..

Manik brought Neil into the hall where every members of fab 5 and Nandini worriedly pacing around the hall.

Neil looks at their faces then at Manik who threw a newspaper on Neil's face.. Neil tried thinking what's the matter.. Neil got hold of the paper and read the highlight which really shocked him to core.. his eyes widen and stares Manik who was boiling in anger..

Neil stares at the newspaper and in next second he crunched up into pieces. He looks at Manik who was trying to control his anger.. Neil closing his eyes controlled his anger and placed his hand on Manik's shoulder..

Neil : who else knows about this?

Manik : whole media knows about you baby doll. How did this happen Neil? Didn't you had your security tightened around your both?

Neil rubs his nape and sat on the sofa with thump. Beside him Manik also sat down and looks at the paper which was crunched up on the floor.

Neil : I don't know Manik.. how did the media manage to snap us out there? I had full security secured there. Even the manager said the news of us being there won't leak to media then how could it happen? I don't know how did this happen?

Cabir: which restaurant did you both went to last night?

Neil told cabir the restaurant name to which cabir and Dhruv went out of the mansion to visit the restaurant. Manik looks at Neil.

Manik : Neil.. baby doll shouldn't know about this.. this news will worry her.. she shouldn't be aware of this.. our family is also not aware of this. We will try solve this matter very soon..

Neil nodded his head but soon as a thought clicks into his brain he rushed to his room and found his phone .. he quickly opens the browser and found the company who dared to publish the news about him and avni..

Neil dialled a number.

Neil: hello... Neil khanna speaking... can I get your boss number?

Neil ended the call once he got the over.. Neil then quickly dialled the number which he just got. The call was going to be connected but before that he heard Avni's voice.

He immediately ended the call and turns around to see avni stirring in sleep.

Neil walking to avni typed a message to Manik.. he kept his phone on the side table and sat on the bed.. he bending down kissed Avni's forehead.

Neil : Jaan wake up!

Avni open her eyes and looks at Neil.. she looks at for few seconds before encircling her arms around his neck and pulling him close.. she pecks his lips then smiles seeing his shock face.

Avni : good morning Mr khanna.. thank you the most beautiful night.

A smile automatically appeared on his face. He kissed her forehead.

Neil : Good morning Jaan!

Avni sat up on bed covering herself with duvet.

Avni : why did you woke up this early?

Neil avoided her gaze but avni immediately caught him avoiding her.

Avni : Neil, why are you avoiding my gaze? Look here!

Neil looks at her. Soon as he looks into her eyes he couldn't stop himself from telling the truth to her.

Avni : how did this happen? There is no media last night.

Neil pulls avni in his embrace.

Neil : I know but Jaan don't worry.. I got this. I'll handle it. Why don't you fresh up and come down.

Avni nodding her head climbs down the bed and walks to washroom meanwhile Neil got hold of his phone and received Manik's message.

' the security found the company who was told to leak the news to the media'

Neil kept his phone on the side table and walking to his closet he took the fresh clothes went and moves to guest room to fresh up.

Neil walks down the stairs and saw dhruv and cabir talking to Manik. Girls were not there which he assumed them to be in kitchen.

Neil sat beside Manik.

Neil : what did the manager say?

Cabir : he was paid to leak the news about to you and avni..

Neil : who was he paid by? Do you know?

Cabir : no! He didn't say anything expect that he was paid for leaking the news.

Manik : Neil what is your plan now? What will you do now? I mean by now everyone would have many assumptions about you both.

Neil : Manik I'm not going rush anything.. the news has truly known to everyone that I have someone in my life but something is still hidden from them. They don't know who the girl is? What is my relation with that girl yet? Yes they have titled her as Neil khanna's mystery girl. They haven't seen Avni's face in the photo yet which means I have to think carefully before introducing avni to the world being my wife .. this news is not just rumours but a hint that avni life might be in danger Manik.. my career is something would harm avni especially when she is spotlight herself.. someone is trying to harm avni by using my name Manik.. I need to find the person before revealing the truth of avni being my wife to whole world... I have been linked with many girls but this is not just rumour.. every step I take I have to think ahead..

Manik : I understanding you Neil.. somewhere you are right Neil.. we have to do something to protect baby doll till she isn't introducing to media as your wife.

Neil nodded his head and looks at the girls who were coming back from kitchen with smile on their faces.

All the girls sat next to their partners. Neil wraps his arms around Avni's shoulder and pecks her hair.

Nandini: Bhai has the news come down?

Neil : No baby doll... the news won't come down.. let the world think what they want.

Nandini: but Bhai.. this could effect you both.

Neil : it won't baby doll. You don't worry.. I'll protect all of us either be my own wife.

Alya : shall we have breakfast? I'm really hungry guys..

Everyone chuckles at Alya but nodded their head as they were also hungry.. everyone made their way to dining area.. they all sat down and the girls starts serving them..

They all starts eating when Neil's phone rang but he didn't pick it up. They all had their breakfast with some cabir jokes in between.

Everyone sat in the hall hugging their respective partners. Once again Neil's phone rang making everyone look at him. Neil took his phone out and saw mohit calling him.

Neil calls mohit back..

Neil : hello mohit!

Mohit : hello hero! Have you seen the news?

Neil : yes I have! Did our parents seen the news?

Mohit : yes they have... in fact we all heading to khanna mansion. We will be there shortly.

Neil : okay mohit.. once you all get here then we will discuss.

Mohit: okay! Bye!

Neil : bye!

Neil passed his phone to avni.

Neil : everyone is coming here..

Avni : Neil what are you doing to do now? We going to tell the media about our marriage?

Neil : no! They won't know about our marriage yet.

Avni : then what is your plan Neil?

Neil : you trust me! Right!

Avni : I trust you Neil but...

Neil : no but... I know how to handle this..

Avni didn't say anything but snuggles to his chest making him smile.. all others just smiles at them. For the first time Manik nor cabir bother to tease Neil.

A door bell rang making Nandini get up. Nandini went and opens the door. Khanna family, Mehta family and Nandini's parents walks in and looks at the youngster who was sitting all chilled.

They all sat down and looks at Neil to explain them what would he do next.

Neil : guys chill out! Nothing is going to happen. The news is another humour in their opinion but in my opinion is something else. Someone is trying to harm me or avni indirectly but we need to find who could be that person.. long as I am here nothing will happen to avni nor my family. I know how to take risk so does avni...

Neela : we have full faith on you Neil.

Neil smiles at Neela. Everyone also supported Neil to his decision which he shared on about the introducing avni to media as his wife.

Prakash and Ashish went to their office after sometime. Nandini's parents went back to their home.

Bebe : I'm going to take some rest.

Bebe also moves go to her room. All the youngster looks at the newly couple who was cosy with each other. Cabir smirks and thought to change atmosphere.

Cabir: Manik malthora control yourself.. I don't seen Nandini getting pregnant this early.. I mean I would be expect avni to get be pregnant this soon but you guys no way... have some control... oh shit how can I forget you and Neil are born to be shameless..

A pillow was thrown at cabir immediately.

Manik : shut up donkey.. why don't you keep you mouth shut..

Neil : exactly bro! Think before you speak.

Cabir : I don't think before speaking Neil.. I don't like wasting times to think..

Neil : really cabir! Grow up!

Cabir : grow up Neil!

Neil was going to say a word but stopped as his phone rang.. he looks at avni who passed him the phone.

Neil saw the caller Id and staring Avni's face picks the call up.

Neil : hello!

Caller: hey Neil! Are you okay?

Neil : yes! What would happen to me?

Caller : I just saw the news.. I got worried about you.

Neil : I'm fine! Yo don't need to get worried about me.. if you are done then can we talk some other day..

Caller : yeah sure! Bye Neil!

Neil : bye!

Neil gave sorry look to avni who turns her face away making Neil sigh.

Cabir : poor Neil once again..he once again made avni sad.

Neil threw a another pillow at cabir to which cabir caught it and threw it back to Neil.

Nandini moves away from Manik and gestures all the girls who immediately stood up and excusing themselves follows Nandini to AvNeil's room..

Neil shook his head at Nandini's idea.

Neil : Manik I'm telling you baby doll is losing her mind.. why is she so interested knowing how my wife date was like? 

Manik : how am I supposed to know? She is your sister too. Why don't you ask her?

Neil : guys let's move to Manik's room.. mom we will be up!

He informing swetha walks to Manik followed by others men's.

All of men's sat on Manik's bed.. Neil laid himself like he owed the bed making Manik roll his eyes at him.

Manik : Neil don't you dare to sleep here?

Neil : why? This is so relaxing.. I might fall asleep.. don't wake me yo later.. okay..

Neil pretend to closes his eyes but soon as he did that he found himself on the floor yelping in pain. He glares Manik while holding the bed ends.

Dhruv, mohit and cabir enjoyed the show. Manik laughs his heart out seeing Neil on the floor.

Neil : just wait and watch what I do to you?

Manik : we will see Neil khanna!

Mohit: why are you bickering like a child? I don't want watch you both fighting?

Cabir : mohit don't spoil the fun. It is so much fun seeing them fighting.

Mohit rolls his eyes listening to cabir.

Neil : be keep quiet cabir.... But on a serious note Manik let me sleep..

Manik : no! Go and sleep in your room..

Neil sighs and climbed on the bed again but this time covered himself with duvet.. he closed his eyes and slept.

Manik : Neil.. get up!

Dhurv : buddy let him sleep.. he looks tired too.

Manik : don't support him buddy.. I can't watch him sleeping in my room.. I'm going bye..

He walks out of the room followed by others..

In AvNeil's room. All the girls were sitting on the bed and bugging avni to speak up from last 10 minutes but avni hasn't spoke a word after explaining them their date but the girls were too adamant to know what happened after the date..

Nandini: avni please tell us! What happened next? What did you guys do next..

Avni took a pillow and hit Nandini..

Alya : avni why are you so shy? Tell us what happened? Did you guys............

As she spoke the last time a door thump opens startling the girls. Girls looks at the door and saw Manik marching inside the room followed by others.

All the boys sat on the bed and looks at the girls were giving look to each other.

Cabir : what are you guys talking about?

Avni compose herself and moves to side hug Manik who immediately hugged her back.

Avni : where is Neil?

Manik : sleeping like a pig in my room..

Avni : Bhai.. Neil is not a pig..

Manik : he is.. don't argue with me now..

Everyone shook their head and thought of doing something to make the day better than sitting in a room.

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