Too fast,Isn't it??But Before you people start reading a long chapter(2991 words)let me tell you that This is the last chapter i am publishing until and unless each n every person who reads,Votes too.
Cause I am getting pissed off.Every chapter has more than 500+ views but the votes Don't even reach 200. Agar pasand na aye story then it's fine but you are reading the chapters but aren't voting is something unfair.So I have decided until I get 200 votes on chapters,I won't be publishing next chapter and will mute silent readers too.
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Sorry if I am rude but trust me it hurts.

Happy Reading

These three days went in jiffy Fab5 busy practicing,Navni preparing for their left over studies as they will be going to college from day after tomorrow.

Nandini was preparing for her tests while Manik was the person who was worked up.Making her eat on time,making her take medicines on time,helping her in studies,bearing her cute tantrums,Handling his own business with the practice of Fab5.He was working like a superman.

And finally the D-day is here.Manik got ready and now he is making Nandini ready as in sitting beside her while the beautician was doing her make up and hair.

"This one is good right Mani?" This is the 4th time Nandini showed Manik a hair style on catalog.

"Haan bachha,,tumhe Achha lage toh karwa loh" Manik said with a smile.

And the stylist started doing her hair who was now irritated but kept quite as she didn't want to do or say anything wrong infront of Manik and the other girls who were getting ready too with the help of other stylist as she was aware of  their anger and doesn't want her career to get finish.

"Stop stop stop !!!" Nandini.

"What is it baby?? Kya hogaya ??!! Laagi kahi ?? Can't you see she's hurt ?? Are you blind or what ?? What's wrong with you girl" Manik without listening to Nandini thought that she got hurt because of the girl who was doing her hair and shouted on her making her tremble.

"I didn't do anything Sir,,I swe..." The girl said glaring at Nandini which got unnoticed by other who came immediately hearing Nandini.

"No no Mani,,why are getting angry on her?? I asked her to stop because I am not liking this style" She said with a pout which not only calmed Manik but also made him smile too.

"Gosh Nandiniiii!!! Too much you are ... Achha chalo don't worry,she  will change the style" Manik said smilingly at Nandini.

"Choti tujhe jo Achha lage bol dey unhe woh kar lenge" Mukti said.

"Hey!! You girl ,, please do whatever she wants ok??" Alya instructed the stylist.

"You need my help Nandu??" Navya too asked to which Nandini said "No,no it's ok.. I don't know why I am not liking anything"

The girl was boiling in anger.

"Please yeh wala Nahi chaiye,kuch Aur kardo na!!! I am sorry for troubling you" Nandini said to the stylist and apologised too but the girl didn't say anything.

"You don't need to apologise for anything bachha.."Manik said to Nandini and the girl was spitting fire,Nandini noticed it and felt uneasy.

Just then Manik's phone rings,he looked the caller ID and its Ben(Security chief if you don't remember),she looked at Nandini and said "Baby just 2 mins I'll be back ok??" and pecked her head.

This was doing nothing but fuelling that girls anger.Its not like that she is a crazy Manik Malhotra fan who will get psycho seeing her with his love,It's just like she was getting jealous seeing a girl getting pampered and she was being scolded unnecessarily.She felt insulted.

"Nandu we are ready too,hum jaake boys Ki thori help karte hain till then tu ready ho leh,,Manik aajayega abhi..ok ??" Navya said on behalf of Muklya to which she agreed.

And they left,It's only the stylist and Nandini in Manan's room.

"Oouuchh" Nandini screamed.

"What Mam ?? Is it hurting?? I'm sorry" The girl asked and ever innocent Nandini thought that it was by mistake the clip stabbed seeing the girl apologising already.

"No no it's ok,,a little careful please" Nandini said smiling at the girl.

"Sure Mam" The girl gritting her teeth and the second clip too stabbed more forcefully to which Nandini again said "Please be a little gentle,,it's hurting" Nandini controlled her tears.

"So so sorry Mam,I will be careful" The girl again said but Nandini wasn't feeling right.

And again a clip stabbed when she cried in pain,,the girl was stabbing the clips so forcefully on her scalp that it was bleeding a little which wasn't noticeable then but it pained Nandini a lot.

"Kya kar rahi Ho?? It's paining please" Nandini pleaded and tried to release her hairs from her but her grip on her hairs were way more tight "please chodo ,,, I don't want to make my hair" Nandini was crying.

"Mam please don't cry I didn't do it intentionally,,And Mam if I leave your hairs now it'll be all wasted,So Please Mam,don't move" The girl said but her tone wasn't at all sweet now,Nandini could sense that she's doing it purposely as the girl was standing just behind Nandini holding her hairs in her grip with an evil smile and Nandini was watching this in the mirror.

This time when she again stabbed another clip in the name of making so-called beautiful bun Nandini screamed Manik's name out of pain and the girl got alerted with the sudden call of Manik by Nandini.She immediately left her hairs and within few seconds Manik was there "why are you crying Nandini??? Kya huya?? Dard Ho raha hai kahi??Bolo bachha Mani ko?? And you what did you do to her?? I swear I'll finish you" Manik first took Nandini in his embrace asking her the reasons of her crying and then threaten the girl.

The girl was trying to gulp her saliva to supply some water to her already dried throat.

But Nandini knew of Manik got to know,he'll be worried and don't know what else will he do and she didn't want to spoil their performance because of any stupid things.

"Kuch Nahi Mani,,I want to left my hairs open,kuch Achha Nei laag rahe hain..That's it,I was upset,,so.." Nandini tried to cover up looking at the girl.

"Leave" Manik said to the girl which she was expecting only and she ran out in a jet speed.

"Bachha isme roney wali Kya baat?? You want to keep them open then do it .... You look beautiful in anyways" Manik said and kissed her head to which she hissed a little which Manik couldn't notice.

"Achha then let me set them for you" Manik said taking the comb in his hand to which Nandini almost shouted "Nooo,,I'll do it myself" and Manik was confused with the sudden shout and her behaviour as she never stops him from doing her hairs.

She said "I mean,, we are getting late,toh tum jao gari mein beitho I will be there in a minute"

"Okhaayyy but let me tell you how you are looking and get my good luck wish" Manik said with a smirk to which Nandini blushed knowing his intentions.

Manik comes forward and holds her waist jerking her near him when she collided with his well built chest.

"Wish me luck Honey" Manik said huskily.

Saying this he pressed his lips on hers for an good luck kiss,,Manik's hands reached till the back of her head and he holds her head for support but his hands were hurting her but she didn't let the pain came in her face,she slowly holds his hands,release them from her head and kept them on her waist while kissing.But Manik was getting alert with her activities.They broke apart when Mr.Oxygen knocked on their forehead.

"Best of Luck Magician,you'll rock it" Nandini said pecking his cheeks and before Manik could say anything she sent him out of the room.

Nandini came infront of the mirror,,touched those places where it's hurting and she saw blood in her fingers.Tears were flowing from her eyes but rubbed them off and take the ointment out from the drawer and applied it on the wounds,She tightly shut her eyes while applying them as it caused too much pain.Done with ointment she quickly but gently comb her hairs and went downstairs where everyone was waiting.

After praising one another,they left for the venue but today Manik asked Cabir to drive saying "Cabir tu chala leh bhai,,I don't want to" to which Cabir agreed.

In The Venue

It was an open air concert and the crowd was going crazy shouting "Fab5" and their names.The host was having a tough time managing them.

When at the backstage-

"Mani,,what's wrong why are you sweating so much ?? Are you nervous Mr.Malhotra??" Nandini teased Manik who was sweating too much even in this pleasant cool weather while rubbing off sweat from his forehead with her scarf.

Manik smiled but that smirk didn't satisfy Nandini rather made her worried "What is it Manik??"

"Nothing bachha,I'm fine,,don't worry ,,it's just that I'm surrounded by such hotness so feeling a bit hawwttt" Manik flirted and Nandini slapped on his shoulder saying "Shameless you are Manik"

Just then "Hogaya Na Tum dono ka private good luck wishing session??? Now agar apki meherbani huyi toh Kya hume bhi thore wish mil sakte hai?? Woh Kya hai na sirf yeh Sahab hi nahi hum bhi perform karenge" Who it can be???

"Yaar tu itna drama maat kiya kar,,sidha sidha Bol diya kar ki tujhe attention chaiye" Manik said.

"Haan Abhi dimaag mein agaya na then waiting for what ??" Cabir again said to which Manik stood up from his chair and going near Cabir when he was almost about to fall but Nandini who was standing beside him holds him "Maanikkkkk"

"Buddy,,Kya huya??" Everyone got worried.

"Guys please yeah!! Relax I just tripped..Normal insaan hoon,can't I trip even ???" Manik said standing straight and patted Nandini's cheeks giving a warm smile.

"Na na,, babah tu kaise gir sakta hai tu toh Burj Khalifa hai bhai!!" Cabir and his jokes can never be logical. But this time it manages to bring a laugh on the serious faces.

The crew member came and called them.

"Ok guys it's time to rock the show" Everyone said in unison in a group hug.

Navya and Nandini wished them luck and Fab5 instructed them two to seat where they have been arranged to sit,just few feets away from Fab5,where crowd can't see them but they are visible to one another.But before leaving the green room of Manik, Nandini looked at the ground where according to Manik,he tripped but she saw nothing but a clean floor,there were nothing where Manik could trip.Her muscles tensed.

On Stage

"Good Evening people" Manik said on the mike from backstage,,kissed Nandini there and then went on the stage.

The crowd went uncontrollable shouting "Fab5 Fab5 Fab5"

"Are you guys ready to hit the floor on fire??" Manik asked the crowd who screamed their lungs out.

"Let's hit it then" Manik said and dropped the Mike & the lights went off.

Everything went silent.

Fab5 together sang suddenly after few minutes silence

"Woo Adhoore Tum....Adhoore Hum.....Bin Tumhaare"

And the crowd screamed again.

Muklya sang

"Wooo adhoore tummm"

And fab5 picked up their respective instruments and started playing with them at its best.

Manik sang looking at Nandini-

"Ek Aawara Nadi
Chalke Woh Khul Ke Sansanaati Sanan Sanan"

Alya and Mukti sang swaying their waists

"Aur Woh Hai Jheel Sa
Khaamoshiyon Ki Ek Tarang Liye Tarang"

Fab5 together sang looking at Navni and then to audiences

"Rishta Yeh Kaisa Jalti Rat Paaon Ka
Rishta Yeh Kaisa Jhilmil Dhoop Chaaon Ka
Bolo Wooo Adhoore Tum.....Adhoore Hum.....Bin Tumhare
Wooo Adhoore Tum.....Adhoore Hum.....Bin Tumhare
Adhoore Tum Adhoore Hum Bin Tumhare"

Again 5 of them played their instruments making crowd dance madly..

Manik took the lead-

"Mutthiyon Mein
Baadalon Ko Le Ke Woh Nichod De
Woh Raat Ki
Chuppi Mein Shor Natkhat Chod De
Mutthiyon Mein
Baadalon Ko Le Ke Woh Nichod De
Woh Raat Ki
Chuppi Mein Shor Natkhat Chod De..

Bebaak Hai, Bindaas Hai
Use Zindagi Ki Pyaas Hai
Paas Hai, Par Dooriyaan
Makhmali Majbooriyaan Hain"

Fab5 together sang

"Woo Adhoore Tum....Adhoore Hum.....Bin Tumhaare
Woo Adhoore Tum....Adhoore Hum.....Bin Tumhaare
Woo Woo"

This time Manik and Dhruv came forwards the stage and played the guitar like maniacs which heated up the crowd.Nandini was watching Manik keenly who wasn't looking perfect.

Fab5 again sang together

Ek Aawara Nadi
Chalke Woh Khul Ke Sansanaati Sanan Sanan"

Muklya

"Ek Aawara Nadi
Chalke Woh Khul Ke Sansanaati Sanan Sanan"

Fab4 played the music while Manik saw Nandini with a frown and went to her,kissed her temple assuring her when Nandini quickly rubbed the sweats again and Manik went on stage singing-

"Maan Ke Kamron Mein
Woh Khole Khusboun Ki Shishiyan
Woh Sahilon Pe Dounndhta Hai
Ishq Wali Sipiyan
Maan Ke Kamron Mein
Woh Khole Khusboun Ki Shishiyan
Woh Sahilon Pe Dounndhta Hai
Ishq Wali Sipiyan
Pyaar Hai Romance Hai
Bas Yehi Sa Hai
Do Dilon Ke Darmiyan
Khawashiyon Ki Kastiyan Hai"

Again Fab5 together sang while jumping,dancing,shaking their heads like crazies as they too were enjoying -

"Woo Adhoore Tum..Adhoore Hum..Bin Tumhaare
Woo Adhoore Tum..Adhoore Hum..Bin Tumhaare
Ek Aawara Nadi
Chalke Woh Khul Ke Sansanaati Sanan Sanan
Aur Woh Hai Jheel Sa
Khaamoshiyon Ki Ek Tarang Liye Tarang
Rishta Yeh Kaisa Jalti Rat Paaon Ka
Rishta Yeh Kaisa Jhilmil Dhoop Chaaon Ka
Bolo Wooo Adhoore Tum..Adhoore Hum..Bin Tumhare
Wooo Adhoore Tum..Adhoore Hum..Bin Tumhare
Wooo Adhoore Tum..Adhoore HumBin Tumhare
Wooo Adhoore Tum..Adhoore Hum..Bin Tumhare"

And they ended the song while crowd screamed "Once more once more"

"Thank You so much guys for all the love you have showered on us and still showering.We,The FAB5 is here because of you people and a girl without whom it wouldn't have been possible for us to continue our singing career.She made things possible,she's the one who makes our life easy and I think you can guess the name" Manik said and the audiences screamed "Nandiniiiiii"

"Yes absolutely right!!! Nandini,the girl who's sitting few feets away from me right now but she's ruling over my heart taking the entire place" Manik said looking at Nandini who was in tears now.

"And the next song is for our Bunny from Manik" Cabir announced.

Manik took some sips of water and sat on a stool placed in the middle of the stage with a guitar in his hand & a spot light on him.

He strummed his guitar and started

"Na jiya zindagi ek pal bhi
Tujhse hoke juda sun zara
Bin tere mujhse naraaz tha dil
Tu mila hai toh hai keh raha"

He stopped and looked at Nandini who was shedding tears with a smile playing on her lips.

Main toh tere rang mein rang chuka hoon
Bas tera ban chuka hoon
Mera mujhme kuch nahi sab tera

He winked at her and smiled

Main toh tere dhang mein
Dhal chukka hoon
Bas tera bann chukka hoon
Mera mujhme kuch nahi
Sab tera, Sab tera..
Sab tera, Sab tera..

This time Fab5 too have him a light beat.

Phir dil ke raasto pe
Teri aahat jo hui
Har dhadkan jashn mein hai
Yeh inayat jo hui

Main toh tujhe mil ke jee uttha hoon
Tere dhadkan mein chupa hun
Mera mujh mein kuch nahin
Sab tera, Sab tera..
Sab tera, Sab tera..

Nandini knew his each word is coming from his heart only.She felt lucky to have him again.

Manik looked at her and nodded his head saying her not to cry,,and  sang

Jis pal tu saath mere
Uss pal mein zindagi hai
Tujhe paake paaya sab kuch
Koi khwaahish ab nahi hai

This time Fab5 sang with Manik teasing Manan to which Nandini giggled in between her tears.

Main toh bas tujh se hi bana hoon
Tere dil mein bewaja hoon
Mera mujhmein kuch bhi nahi
Sab tera, Sab tera..
Sab tera, Sab tera..

"Thank you guys,Thank you so much" Manik thanked the audiences who were swaying their hands up in the air with the song.

After two more rock songs Nandini noticed Manik being uneasy,he was taking water more than he usually takes while performing.Nandini was getting nervous her head was paining too but Manik was her priority.

It was the last song and as soon as the song ended Manik fell on the floor loosing his balance,When Nandini screamed his name,rushed to him and Navya asked crew to switch the lights off.

Nandini took Manik's unconscious figure half on her lap crying miserably "Manik,Manik uthho.. Kya huya hai??? I asked you what's troubling but you didn't say anything.. Uthho Na Mani" she was shaking him.

That soul was scared to death seeing her superman,her magician unconscious.The man who stands infront of her even before calling his name,now he's not responding to her pleads.

Just when Nandini noticed that thick layer of blood was coming out from his nose.Nandini was shocked,shocked to even react.

"Manik" she whispered and tried to clean the blood with her tiny thumb.

"How do I mend my broken heart?
My entire world has fallen apart.
How do I find hope in a brand new day,
When the one I love is going away ??"

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Till we meet again
With love
-your Whisper of Heart 💝