Manik's pov

I was sitting in the balcony gazing at the stars ...just then Cabir came

"Aaj tum dono ka performance romantic tha na.." Cabir said

"Hmmm"

"Wow....toh tu maan gaya na romance start ho raha...."

"Hmmm"

He was moving his hands before my eyes...

"Cabir tum yaha....? "

"Haan....mai yaha 2 min se hu..tune kuch suna nahi...? "

"What..? "

"Cabir.. pls... mood nhi hai"

"Okay fine...mai toh aewe hi khush ho rha tha...Wese are you missing her..?

"Hmm"

"Toh just talk to her"

I was mum... and he said

"Don't tell me abhi tak tumne number bhi nahi liya"

"hmmmm..."

"Come on ...Manik...ladkiya tere peeche peeche ghumte h number k liye..and Nandini ne number nhi liya.."

"She's Nandini Murthy....a trained classical singer....woh bakio ki tarah nhi hai who ll ask for my number..."

"Fine..tu toh le sakta tha..."

"Hmmm...but...leave"

"No..m not gonna leave this.."

And he went away...

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Cabir- "Hey Navya...wassup"

Navya- "Kuch nahi...ap batao..."

Cabir- "Can you do me a favour"

Navya- " Haan..zarur bataiye na Cabir ji."

Cabir-"Kya tum mujhe Nandini ka number de sakti ho?"

Navya- "Nandini ka number aap kya karoge?"

(Cabir saying to himself kitna sawal krti h yaar)

Cabir- "Yaar...mujhe kuch nahi karna..woh Mukti had some work with her...so kya de sakti ho?"

Navya- "Okay mai abhi deti hu"

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Manik's pov

"Dhan te nan..." Cabir shouted and brought his phone in front of my eyes...

"Iska kya karun main..."

"Achaar daal...dekh toh sahi"

"Someone's number" and I read Nandini's name

"Ache se dekh"

"Wow... Nandini's number...Kaha se mila tujhe? " I screamed in excitement

"Aam kha ghutliyan mat gin... Mil gaya na..now enjoy.."

"Thanku thanku so much Cabir"

"Oh God ..kya zamaana aa gaya hai..bhai ne bhai ko thank you bolke paraya kar diya..." He faked wiping tears...

"Ho gaya tera dramebaaz..."

And he left...

Mr Paglu Dil and I was dancing to the tunes of Aaja Nachle though i know its a female song... but nachna toh bnta h hahaha... and there Mr.Brain was closing his ears and pretended to sleep😂

"Oye Manik ab nachna band kar... baat v kr le..kahi so na jaye woh" suggested Mr Paglu Dil

Since i had already saved her number...so quickly opened Whatsapp and was awestruck by her Dp...

                     Nandini's Dp

Oh my God...how can she be so beautiful and cute at the same time...? I blabbered and my heart skipped a beat...

I sent a message... saying hiii

I was anxiously waiting for her reply and it came after 5 long long minutes...(Author's comment- 5mins is long time for Manik..sahi jaa raha😆)
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Following are the text messages between Manik and Nandini

Nandini- Who's dis?

Manik- Hey i m....

Nandini- Wat?

Manik- U kn me...

Nandini- I kn Gutthi also...so r u Gutthi?(she is referring to Gutthi of Comedy nights with Kapil)

Manik- Who's dat?

Nandini- Jst chuck it..😬

Manik-Listen Nandini no need to block me...I m Manik Malhotra (Manik wrote before she could block him)

Nandini-Manikkkkkkkkkkkkkk😱😱😱

Manik- Why r u shocked..I m ur colleague remember...?

Nandini-Of course I remember...but whr did u get my no. from?🤔

Manik- I took frm d office records..(Manik lied as he himself doesn't know from where did Cabir managed)

Nandini- ok..

Manik- So can we chat/call on phone?

Nandini- Yes sure...we r frnds after all

Manik-Yea dats y I had to find your number

Nandini- Manik tum na...

Manik- Wat..?

Nandini- kuchhhh nahiii

Manik- kk..btw ur dp is fab👌👌

Nandini- Thanks...kk....so

Manik- Wat r u doing?

Nandini-Was abt to sleep

Manik- Kk np...u sleep we'll talk 2morrow

Nandini-kk bye Manik... Goodnight

Manik- Bye Nandini... Goodnight... sweet dreams!!

(After this Manik went to sleep still lost in her thoughts and yes he looked at her dp ,that he had saved in his gallery, before dozing off... 😍😍)
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Nandini's pov

Aiyappa...I can't believe Manik messaged me... I didn't recognize him but was still hoping that it was him... and thank you Aiyappa my hope won... I was losing ny sanity seeing his messages but i controlled..

After the chat I saved his number and saw his dp.... Oh my God!!!!!.... He's sooooo handsome ...perfect rockstar kinda image

                      Manik's Dp

I was gaping at his pic...when i was reminded to sleep soon by my inner me...

Morning 8am...

I woke up by 8....and opened my whatsapp and i saw a pop up from Manik wishing me good morning...i got up and freshened myself... and then i saw another message... I was expecting Manik's but Navya messaged that we will be going for shopping at 11... As i was a boring person according to Navya...I was reluctant to go...but i agreed...

There was Manik's message saying Wassup...I replied we're going for shopping at the Oberoi Mall...and he sent these emojis 👜👠👚👛 and wished me happy shopping...

It was time to go for shopping amd Navya has never been late when it comes to shopping... 😆

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Manik's pov

"Jaldi kar Cabir...its about 11"

"Yaar why are you in a hurry?"

"I have to go for shopping and I am getting late cz of you"

"Shopping...tu kab se ladkiyo jesa ban gaya" his eyes widened

"Uffo... Main shopping karne nhi jaa raha... Nandini is going...and haa woh teri wali Navya bhi aa rhi h"

"Ohhh I seee... Nandini is coming that's why so much excitement... "

"Tujhe nhi jaana mat ja...i am going"

"Arey bhai...tu akele maza lega...mujhe bhi lene de..uski frnd v aa rhi hai na...so i will join u"

"Ahem...ahem...ab line pe aya tu...chal ab...."

And we both vroomed our car towards the mall

"Kaha hai dono" asked Cabir

"How will I know..? let's find them"

We were searching for them...and suddenly i stopped by the garment' s shop...

Finally my eyes met the one for whom it had come so far... Yes there she was standing in front of the mirror trying new kurtis.. in between she pouted as she was in a fix over which one to buy....

"Mil gayi..." shouted Cabir..

"Haan.."

And Cabir went inside... I stood by the door my reflection was seen in the mirror.... Nandini was still pouting when her eyes met mine through the mirror...

I gestured her through the mirror to not to fix the kurti she was holding... She tried another and I moved my head sideways signalling no... In this way we tried a few... and finally i spotted a beautiful kurti and signalled her 👌👌👌

She seemed happy at my choice .... There was Cabir N Navya chit chatting continuously.... I came from behind and interrupted them...

After few minutes we left the shop and went to a restaurant where we had coffee .... Once we were done I and Cabir dropped Nandini and Navya home...

So how's this chapter....? Exchanging numbers shopping... ishara and all...I enjoyed... so did you guys enjoy..? And those who are waiting for the surprise its in the next chapter... Till then enjoy reading ... vote and drop in your comments .... See you soon...