"I can't do this anymore."She stated while Manik looked at her waiting for her to continue.He knew what she was talking about.In fact he had the same thought in his mind. "I-I cannot lie Manik.It is hurting me.Dad trusts us soo much Manik and we are breaking it."She paused to look at Manik's face to gauge his reaction but his face was blank. "Manik even if dad declines hum mana lenge.We'll try our best but I don't want to start our marriage with lies."She finished. "Kuch bolo Manik."She urged him to speak with a worried look on her face.

"You know now toh I literally feel we are made for each other."He stated and Nandini looked at him in confusion. "I had the same thing in my mind.Though I proposed the idea I couldn't lie to them.We have kept our relationship as a secret for soo long abhi bohot hua."He finished and Nandini grinned.She threw herself at him hugging him tightly.

"I am glad we are on the same page Manik."She said as she settled back on her seat. "So when will we tell them?"She asked.

"The coming few weeks are busy right.Lets tell them after your fashion show."He suggested and Nandini nodded agreeing with him.

Maybe just maybe things might fall in their correct place.

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It was the next day.It was a busy day as it is but Neyonika had called all of them to the Malhotra Mansion to discuss a few things about the wedding.

Nandini had dresses in casual clothes wearing a normal tshirt and jeans with sneakers so she would be comfortable while making errands.

Niru was a little better now.He could walk a little and the bruise oh his head had recovered completely.They all settled in the car and drove off to the Malhotra Mansion.

It was 10 in the morning and it was a very unusual morning as everyone was settled in the living room on a weekday on Neyonika's insistence.Fab5 were present as well and they all were waiting for the Murthy's to arrive.

As soon as the Murthy's came the snacks were served and they jumped directly into the discussions.

Everyone started talking at the same time turning it into a fish market.Daadu being the rational one shouted but no one heard him.He huffed and went in the kitchen getting a plate and a spoon,since his voice couldn't even reach the helpers.Imagine the amount of chaos they had created.He sighed when they still continued.He banged the spoon to the plate creating noise instantly silencing everyone.He still kept banging and Raj grumbled.

"Papa kya kar rahe ho."He said loudly putting his hands on his ears trying to protect his ears.

"This is the amount of noise you guys were making."He glared at him shutting him up. "The couple in question is quiet and look at all of you suggesting like its your wedding."He stated and Manik and Nandini stifled their laughter.

"Papa par."Raj started only to be cut off by his father.

"Toh mein kya bol raha tha Manik aur Nandini."Raj made a bad face but cracked a smile.His dad was one in a million. "How do you want the wedding?Kaha chahiye?Kaise chahiye?Tell us."He spoke and everyone looked at them intently waiting for them to start.

Manik and Nandini looked at each other as they sat opposite each other.Manik gestured Nandini to go ahead and say both their thoughts and she nodded. "We both want a destination wedding in Manglore."At this both Nandini's mom and dad looked at her in surprise and she nodded with a smile on her face. "We don't want many people.We want people who are genuinely happy for us and are blessing us with their whole heart.We want you guys to enjoy to your hearts content as well.Sab smoothly ho,there shouldn't be a rush.A simple wedding lekin we want all of us to enjoy thoroughly."Nandini said and they smiled looking at her.

"That is nice.Keeping it a close affair will be great."Neyonika supported her patting her head.

"Manglore mein we will have to find a good resort."Raj started. "Dhruv you find a good location."Raj gave him the responsibility and he nodded.

"Raj you don't take tension about the venue.Humari ek haveli hai Manglore mein."Rajan said and Raj nodded enthusiastically.

"Phir toh ho hi gaya.Venue is all done then."He smiled widely. "Lekin I think we will have to call important business clients,Rajan aapke bhi friends honge,Fab5 ke kuch friends from the industry."He stated looking sadly at both his children.

"Raj both the children want it to be a close affair lets respect their decision.Clients ko baad mein party de denge."Daadu stopped him and Raj nodded thoughtfully.

"Yeh bhi thik hai phir."He agreed making Manik and Nandini smile to their hearts content.

The wedding was finally happening!
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It had been hours since she was home from Malhotra Mansion. She was lounging in her room when she called Manik.After the hellos and his she got to the topic that was worrying her.

"What if dad nahi mane Manik?"Nandini voiced out her worry. She had very bravely said that they would say the truth but now she was worrying about things.All her fears and what ifs had gathered in her mind.

"Toh kya toh kisi aur se shaadi karunga mein."He teased smirking at the other end.

"Manik I am not in the mood for teasings."She spoke pulling the cushion closer to her chest. "Manik I am really scared."

"Nandini we'll try our best to make him understand.I'm sure he'll understand but jo bhi ho I'll always love you and we'll go through this together.Okay?"He assured her stopping his teasings and she hummed. "Now stop pressuring you chotu sa brain and sleep."

"Mera brain chotu nai hai."She pouted cutely cringing her nose. "Your brain is small."

"Brain chota hoga lekin dil toh mera hi bada hai."He fought back distracting her from her thoughts as she hummed making him smile. "Koi comeback nahi mila?"

"Tum na tum chup baitho.You always do this."She complained cutely making him chuckle.

He was just thankful he had managed to distract her mind.

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