Nandini, Manik and avni were sitting the cafe and sipping their drinks in silence when avni broke the silence between them.

Avni : guys I can't tolerate any more silence between us. Please say something!

Nandini and Manik looks at avni who mouthed' say something'.

Manik who was sitting between his both ladies wrapped one of his hand around Avni's shoulder.

Manik : what does my baby doll wants to talk about it?

Avni : like anything but not stay in silence.

Nandini giggles lightly gaining brother and sister's attention.

Manik : what is so funny baby?

Nandini: haha.. nothing!

Manik : I'm sure something you found very funny! Mind sharing with us?

Nandini shook her head and took sip of her drink. Meanwhile avni adore them but unfortunately her adoration was broken by her phone ringing. She took her phone out and looks at the caller ID.

Avni : Bhai sorry but I have to take this call!

Manik : who is it?

Avni : work! I'll be right back!

Manik nodded his head. Avni got up and starts moving outside of the cafe. She picked the call up and starts talking. Avni was so engrossed in her talking when her eyes fell on a particular person who in one glimpse managed to stop the world for avni. Avni just stared the person who was helping a old lady to cross the lady holding the lady hand.

A smile of the person made avni crave of that person so much. Avni came back to her thought after hearing other side of person calling her name on the phone. Avni tried glancing the person once again but unfortunately the person was out of her sight.

Avni sighed and got back to her call. Avni ended the call went back inside the cafe to see another person sitting on their table back facing her.

Avni starts making her way to her table and pulled the chair next to Manik mindless. She didn't acknowledge who was the person sitting opposite her.

Manik : baby doll what took you so long?

Avni : Bhai I had some work!

Avni said turning her gaze opposite her only to get shocked. Her eyes widen seeing the person. She couldn't believe it the person who was becoming her addiction in such short time was sitting opposite her. She widely checked the person out till Manik shook her lightly.

Avni composing herself looks at Manik shaking her head.

Manik : where are you lost baby doll?

Avni : just thinking about work. Bhabhi where is your brother? When is he coming?

Avni didn't realise the person who was sitting opposite her was Nandini's brother aka Neil Khanna who was stole her heart in just first glimpse.

Nandini: avni the person who is sitting opposite you is my brother. Neil Khanna!

Avni's eyes widen and spoke shockingly.

Avni : what?

Avni ( mind) shit avni! How could you do this? How can you? Oh fuck! I thought he was somewhere else.

Avni cursed herself having some feelings for Neil without knowing anything.

Manik : baby doll what is wrong with you today? Are you okay?

Avni : yes Bhai I'm fine!

Avni then looks at Neil who was staring her widely.

Avni : hey! Myself avni malthore!

Neil just nodded his head which did hurt avni but shook it off and diverted her gaze from Neil to her brother.

Neil : Manik malthora right!

Manik : yes! Nandini told me that you wanted to meet me personally!

Neil : yes i did! Mr malthora see I'm not going bush around things. I'll come straight on point. I have no problem with you guys being in love or in relationship. All I want to is that my sister stays happy with you. She shouldn't have been complain against with the relationship with you. I want my sister to get all the happiness she deserves. She shouldn't regret later or ever loving you or being with you family. You must be aware of what profession is. I want you to be her strength. It is your right to protect her in my absence Manik. Honestly when she told about you both. I was really angry, not because she is in relationship with you. I was angry with her because she hid it from me. I guess you can relate yourself. Manik you have my approval for this relationship. If you both love each then no one can say no to you both. I will also convince my parents about you both. I just want you to promise me that there will be no tears my sister eyes. She shouldn't suffer in pain alone. You won't give upon her. You both should be holding onto each other in every matters. Would you do that?

Nandini side hugs Neil hiding her face into Neil's chest whereas Neil smiles and caressed her hair. Neil then looks at Manik who was huge smile on his face. 

Manik : thank you Neil for accepting our love. I promise to you that there will be no days where you will find Nandini alone. She will be with me forever. Nandini will get all the love and happiness that deserve. I won't let a tear brimming in her eyes. I'll make sure we both stay together till death apart us away, I really appreciate you Neil being honestly. I really do. You don't know how much lighter I feel talking to you now. Thank you so much Neil!

Neil : you don't need to thanks me Manik. I did it my sister's happiness and love. I can see it in your eyes how much you love her. I don't want to be cruel brother to snatch my sister's happiness or love. You have earned my trust Manik in our first meeting. I happy and assured that my sister will be happy with you and your family.

Manik : there won't be any complain from our side Neil. You won't regret accepting my and Nandini love.

Neil : that's what I want to hear Manik. And I also know next week you guys are leaving back to London. I don't want to keep my family nor your family in dark. I want you both to tell them about your love to respective family. They will support the sooner you tell them.

Manik looks at Neil then nodded his head. Even Manik didn't wanted to keep his family in dark. They have all rights to know about his love. He looks at avni who was lost in her thoughts gazing at Neil. Manik shook his head and thought about Neil's words.

Manik : you're right Neil! Our parents should know about us.

Neil : and one thing you and your sister will stay in khanna mansion tonight. Don't return back to Delhi today itself.

Manik : but Neil how can we stay?

Neil : please I request you both stay!

Manik looks at avni who nodded her head.

Manik : okay we will stay! Neil thank you again!

Neil : you don't have to thanks me Manik. Baby girl I have some work go catch up! Would be okay with them?

Nandini : Bhai please cancel your work.

Neil : I'm afraid I can't do that baby girl! I have to attend my work. I'll see you at home.

Nandini: please come back home very soon.

Neil : yes madam I'll try to come back home very soon.

Neil then turns looks at avni but quickly diverted his gaze to Manik.

Neil : I'm sorry Manik but I have to go now. You guys can enjoy!

Manik : I can understand Neil! Work comes first. We will be fine!

Neil : thanks Manik! Baby girl here take my card. Do whatever you want.

Neil took his card out and gave to Nandini. Neil then nodding everyone left the cafe but before taking one glance of avni.

As Neil left Nandini looks at avni and Manik.

Nandini: do you guys have any plan what to do next?

Manik : why don't we roam around Mumbai? I haven't been here since ages.

Nandini: what about you avni?

Nandini looks at avni who was looking lost and staring at the cafe entrance. Manik who also noticed shook avni lightly.

Avni : huh! What's wrong guys?

Nandini: what is wrong with you avni? Where you lost?

Avni looks there and there.

Avni : nowhere. What were you saying?

Nandini: are you sure?

Avni : yes! What were you saying?

Nandini: I was saying that what do you want to do? I mean Manik said he wants roam around Mumbai.

Avni : I'm fine whatever you guys decided.

Manik : that's great then let's roam around Mumbai!

Nandini too agreed whereas avni mindless nodded her head too. Her mind was occupied by Neil the moment she has seen him. She couldn't get Neil out of her head which made her confuse about her own feelings. She never left something like this with any other guy then why with Neil she is feeling like this...

Neil after completing his work returns back to khanna mansion only to find it empty. He starts walking to his room when the door bell rang. He stops walking up the stairs and went back to the door. He opens the door and saw Nandini, Manik and Avni. As he saw avni he felt some unknown feelings shuddering into his body.

He chucked those thoughts and smiled at then lightly.

Neil : come in guys!

They all settled in hall with Nandini side hugging Neil same with Manik and avni. Neil pecks Nandini's forehead.

Neil : where did you go?

Nandini: roamed around Mumbai! We had so much fun Bhai but we missed you.

Neil : I'm glad you had so much fun! Next time I'll join you! Okay!

Nandini bobbed her head.

Neil : Make yourself comfortable. Feel it like your own home.

He said looking at avni who smiling looking around the mansion.

Neil's phone rang a minute later making Neil get up and moving to his room.

As Neil walks to his room Nandini sat straight and looks at Manik and avni.

Nandini: I will go and bring something to eat or drink.

Nandini got up and was going to leave when avni stopped her.

Avni : can I join you Bhabhi?

Nandini nodded her head and both girls made their way to kitchen leaving Manik alone sitting in hall.

Nandini was pouring juices in glasses when she heard avni speaking.

Avni : Bhabhi do you mind me asking a personal question?

Nandini looks at avni for second before turning gaze back to pouring juice in glass.

Nandini: why would I mind avni? What do you want to know?

Avni : you know...... forget it Bhabhi..

She didn't knew how to ask Nandini about what she was feeling or thinking. Nandini stops pouring the juices and turns looking at avni who was avoiding looking at her.

Nandini : avni don't hesitate to ask anything.

Avni : forget it Bhabhi.. we should leave now.

Nandini nodded her head thinking avni is not comfortable sharing what she wanted to ask so Nandini didn't force her.

As the girls walks out of the kitchen they saw Neil, Manik and Bebe talking to each other. Nandini kept the tray on table and passed everyone a glass of juice.

Nandini sat beside Neil whereas avni sat next Manik.

Bebe : so she is your sister avni Manik?

Bebe said looking at avni.

Manik : yes Bebe! She is my sister avni!

Bebe : she is so beautiful.

Avni blushed hearing Bebe complimenting her.

Avni : thank you..

Bebe : call me Bebe as everyone calls me Bebe.

Avni nodded her head sipping her juice but failed to notice someone's gaze on her.

Nandini : bebe when did you come back?

Bebe : I was back in the afternoon. I was resting when Neil woke me up saying we have some guest downstairs. Prakash and swetha is still in office so I thought to attend the guest. 

Nandini: oh! When is mom and dad coming back?

Neil : they won't be coming back till late night as they have a party go attend from our company side. They informed me when I was returning back to home.

Nandini nodded her head and kept her glass down as she finished her drink.

Bebe said something making Neil choke his drink.

Bebe : Neil is she your girlfriend?

Everyone's eyes widen expect Neil who coughed making Nandini rubs his back. Neil gave a small smile to Nandini before turning to Bebe.

Neil : Bebe what made you think she is my girlfriend?

Bebe : is it obvious you brought her? I mean Manik is your friend.. and about avni you didn't say anything so I assume she would be your girlfriend.. I would love if avni was your girlfriend... you both make a perfect couple.

Neil : Bebe you can't assume like that. It's not even true.

Bebe : is she your friend? Avni is a girl means girlfriend. Right?

Neil : Bebe stop it na! Stop embarrassing us! It's not like what you are thinking. She is Manik's sister that's all. And I can't tell anything till morning with mom and dad. Till keep calm Bebe!

Bebe : if you say so I'll! But Neil do think what I said. You both really make a perfect couple.

Neil : Bebe! Please stop it! I'm sorry avni bebe assume anything.

Avni who was slightly blushing hearing Bebe composing herself looks at Neil. As Neil said her name first time her breath got hitch. She blinked her eyes times before looking at Neil.

Avni : it's fine Neil.

After some awkwardness Neil excusing himself went to his room whereas Bebe too apologised to avni.

Bebe : sorry avni. I just love teasing Neil. Don't be offended it.

Avni : it's okay bebe.

Bebe smiles then all of them got engage in talking.

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