Aarav was standing at the balcony, and Manvi hugged him from behind. But he jerked her away "jao tum"

"Aarav sorry na.. Dekho sirf 5 din bache hai mere paas aur dono mein se kisike dil mein abtak jagah nahi bana paayi hun main ye sab tumhare liye hi toh kar rahi hum main" She said.

He turned to her and said "pata hai mujhe.. Par mera haal bhi toh samjho na.. Tumhare aur unke tashan mein meri band baj rahi hai uska kya?"

"Baby.. sirf 5 din" she spoke in her sweetest tone.

He sighed and smiled "okay.. You are forgiven"

She smiled and left the room as Ahana had called her for a new task. Aarav sighed.. "Ye Ahana jaane kab manegi.. Ek pal ke liye Di ko maan jaye par Ahana ziddi hai bhagwan meri laaj rakhle.."

Manvi was thinking how to impress both sisters as she just had 5 days left. If she fails, then she will lose Aarav. While walking she collided with Ahana and her important papers scattered on the floor.

Ahana shouted at her "Dekh ke nahi chal sakti ho kya?"

Manvi came out trance of her thoughts and helped her pick the papers "sorry..."

"Please.. Main sahi hun tum kisi layak nahi ho 5 din aur phir tumhe nahi jhelungi main iss ghar mein" Ahana yelled at her and left picking up her papers.

Manvi sighed in disappointment.

She came downstairs and saw Bulbul doing some important work. Manvi asked "Aap kuch important kaam kar rahi hai mam?"

"Haan.. ek presentation bana rahi hun" Bulbul replied.

"Coffee laati hun aapke liye" She said.

"Nahi zaroorat nahi hai" Bulbul replied while still her concentration on the laptop.

Manvi went to the kitchen and prepared the coffee, she came out after 15 minutes and kept it on the table.

"Pee lijiye Aarav kehta hai aap uske liye Di se badhke hai aur apna khayal nahi rakhti hai aap.. Toh mujhe aapka khayal rakhna padega" Manvi replied.

Bulbul glanced at her.. "Ye baaton se main impress nahi hone waali hun"

"Janti hun main.. Par koshish nahi haarungi abhi 5 din hai '' Manvi said and left from there leaving Bulbul in thoughts.

She concentrated on the presentation. The next morning, Bulbul and Aarav left for the office but Bulbul forget the pendrive at home.

Manvi cleaned the hall, and found the pendrive fallen on the carpet. She sighed.. "Are ye toh Di yahi bhool gayi"

Ahana came to Manvi and pulled her upstairs. Manvi tried to speak "ahana baat suno.."

"No... you listen to me" Ahana said

She took her to the store room. She said.. "Ye sab ache se saaf kardo samjhi.."

"Are par.." Manvi tried to speak but Ahana did not let her.

"Dekho Manvi abtak tumhe sirf Aarav ke liye tolerate kar rahi hun main.. Aaj please koi galti mat karna warna main tumhe accept kar hi nahi paungi this is your last chance" Ahana said and left the room.

Manvi was in a dilemma now, she eyed at the Pendrive. It is important to be sent to the office, if she goes then Ahana will be angry and if she doesn't Bulbul and Aarav might be in trouble.

At Marriot Hotel

Aarav was giving a speech and she signalled Bulbul to show the presentation. Bulbul checked her bag but the pendrive was not there. She was shocked, and realised in hurry she forgot the pendrive at home.

Aarav said "Di.. presentation dikhana hai.."

Bulbul replied in a whispering tone "Aarav.. Shayad main pendrive ghar bhool gayi"

Aarav was stunned as it was a big deal for them. He had worked hard to collect all the information and yesterday he gave her to cross check everything and make a presentation.

He sighed.. "Di.."

The client asked "where is the presentation Mr. Aarav?"

Aarav smiled "sir.. Can we have the meeting tomorrow?" he asked.

"No Mr. Aarav.. This is your last chance otherwise we will hand this project to some other company who are responsible" He said meaningfully.

He glanced at her sister, she sighed in disappointment.

Just then there was a knock at the door, the receptionist entered in and handed the Pendrive to Bulbul. A smile appeared on her face, she gave it to Aarav.

He smiled and connected to the laptop. He discussed with everyone and finally, after an hour the tender was given to them.

He was so overwhelmed hearing it. Everyone left the hall, Aarav hugged his sister "Thank you so much Di.. aaj aapne mujhe embrace hone se bacha liya love you so much"

Bulbul smiled and they walked out. Bulbul asked him to wait for her in the car. He nodded in yes and went.

Bulbul enquired the receptionist "ye pendrive kisne di aapko?"

"Mam.. koi Manvi Sharma thi.." she replied.

Bulbul was surprised hearing it and went.

Later in the evening she returned home and saw Ahana scolding her. Ahana said "ye last chance bhi gawah diya tumne Manvi.. Bhool hi jao main ab kabhi ready hone waali hun tumhare aur Aarav ki shaadi ke liye"

Bulbul glanced at her and asked "kya hua Ahnu?"

"Di.. this stupid girl.. Isse kaha tha store room clean karde par ye beech mein chod ke gayab ho gayi and when I went into the room few things were broken.. This is ridiculous.. Hamesha kuch na kuch todi rehti hai ye ladki ghar kya sambhalegi?" Ahana said in a hatred tone.

Manvi said "Ahana.. Sorry"

"Keep sorry with you" Ahana spoke and left from there.

Aarav shared with Manvi "I got the deal.. Thanks to my sister jinhone itni achi presentation banayi.. Aur mujhe ek pal ke liye dara diya tha inhone ki pendrive ghar bhool gayi"

Manvi smiled.. "Are wo Di hai tumhari koi galti karegi kya kabhi? Tum unhe tease karte ho toh wo bhi karengi na tumhe" Manvi said..

"Haan wo toh hai.. Acha I will go and freshen up.. Tum coffee banado" he spoke and climbed the stairs.

Bulbul questioned her "Why did you lie?"

Manvi smiled and asked "maine kya jhooth bola mam?"

"I forget the Pendrive at home.. Tumne aake aaj humhe humiliation se bachaya" Bulbul said.

"Nahi.. maine ek bhai ko uss behen se naraz hone ko bachaya jise wo maa maanta hai.. Aur nahi chahti thi main wo anjane mein aapko hurt karde" Manvi said briefly.

Bulbul was left surprised hearing her. How well she understood her and Aarav's relation. 

She went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for everyone.

Later at the dining table, Aarav and Ahana were teasing each other and cracking jokes. 

Manvi served them the food and sat opposite Aarav.

Manvi was a bit tense, Aarav asked her the matter. Manvi denied with a smile.

"Mam.. ye khayie.. Especially aapke liye banaye hai maine" Manvi said, serving her.

Bulbul ate it and it was delicious. She stood up and turned to leave but stopped.

She said "tum mujhe Di keh sakti ho.."

Aarav and Ahana have left shocked hearing Bulbul. They could not believe what they just heard.

They looked at Bulbul with an open mouth as she spoke to Manvi in a soft tone.

Aarav was so elated while Ahana was opposite.

Manvi smiled with teary eyes.."Sachi??"

"Ek baar jo kehti hun repeat nahi karti" Bulbul said and left the place.

Manvi jumped in excitement and shouted "wooohu...." finally Bulbul was convinced with her. 

To be continued...