IN MALHOTRA'S CAR

Both Manik and Manan were sitting on the back seats of the car. Manik was looking at his phone while his son was leaning towards the window and looking at the surroundings. Soon Manan hopped up in a little joy and pushed his dad's shoulder a bit to get his attention.

Manik: What is it beta?

Manan: Dad, this rote leads to Maya's home.

Manik: If her house is on the way then we will pick her up and that way I can get to see her house too.

Manan: But for that I have to call her.

Manik: Call her then.      

Manan called Maya

Maya: Yes sir, any problem?

Manan: Are you at home?

Maya: Ye...... I mean I have already reached the party hall.

Manan: So soon? I think you are too desperate for the party.

Maya: It is your wish about what you think about me.

Manan: Anyways, we will reach the house in any minute. Since your house was on the way we thought of picking you up but since you are already there, we needn't waste our time.

With this Manan cut the phone angrily. Maya was in the urge of biting her nails in tension.

Maya: I really don't know what will be basting in his head when he finds out that it is in my house that we are having this party.

AFTER 10 MINUTES

Malhotra's car was nearing Maya's house because of which Manan tried to gain his father's attention to the same.

Manan: Dad, we are nearing Maya's house. There it is.

And the car suddenly stopped.

Manik: Wow, it doesn't look like a house that requires our job for it's very sustenance. I wonder why she requires the same. The house is decorated as if there is a party of here. I guess she will leave the party very soon and join the party here.

Manan: I know right. People have already started coming for the party too. Anyways driver you can leave us to the destination now.

Seeing the car not moving, Manik spoke.

Manik: Kya baat hai bhai saab, Hume hamara destination tak chod do.

Driver: Sir this is the destination for the party, The Murthy Mansion.

Manan: This is Maya's house. This can't be the destination.

Driver (passing on the invitation printout): Have a look at this sir.

Manik reads the printout along with Manan leaning at his shoulders. It was true that the destination given was the same. Then the only question is how Maya and Nandini are related?

Manik and Manan got down the car and soon entered the mansion.

INSIDE THE MANSION

Manik, Manan and Advay were standing right at the back. Soon both Nandini and Shivaay walked down the steps while Nandini holding Shivaay's arm. Once they reached the stage, Shivaay released his grip from his mother and went and stood amongst his colleagues.

Nandini smiled at the crowd and then at her son. And son she began her speech.

Nandini: Good evening everyone, I hope I haven't troubled you a lot for this night to make it this special. I know many of you are wondering why have I arranged this party in this first place and now I will give the answer to it. The very reason I have arranged this party is to celebrate 22 years of being in California. I really didn't know that when I stepped into the streets of California with my angel in the past, that I would meet many who would mean a lot to me. It was in this place that I got my very own price, my son Shivaay. If he wouldn't have been a part of my family, I wouldn't have reached such a position today. I thank my son's father who had made me his son's legal custodian that time.

And today I have asked Neeta to change the name plate outside this mansion to OM MANSION, OM standing for Oberoi and Murthy. I hope you have done dear. Anyways, I would also thank Mr. Tej, Shivaay's father, for giving his industries to me at that time which I had returned to his son when he turned 18. Today both Murthy and Oberoi Industries are incomplete with each other. Today both the employees of Murthy and Oberoi industries are one big family. This has happened because of my colleague's hard work and the trust that our investors have upon us.

I also thank Mr. Advay Singh to give us this wonderful project today at the same time gave us one more team, naming MMN Industries, to be a part of the project. We assure you that the two of us will team up and never let your expectations down.

Keeping that aside, let the party begin.

With this Nandini got down the stage and returned holding a guitar in her hand.

Nandini: I would like to sing a song on this occasion.

is tarah chaahoon tujhe
chaahun bhi to tujhse main
ik pal ko bhi door na reh sakoon

(I'd love you in such a way, that even if I want to, I wouldn't be able to stay away from you, even for a moment.)

Nandini looked at Manik with a surge to get his attention. She remembered the moments the two of them shared in the collage together. Their fights, talks, friendship and even love. Everything was going so quick that she felt what she was seeing was actually real.

chaahe judaa tere mere raaste hain magar
aa main manzilein joR doon

(though our paths are separate,come, let's make it the same destination.)

Manik looked at her and reminisced the same things. He still loved her but he wasn't ready to reciprocate it. He didn't want to let his heart win all over again.

O...
rishta sa hai ye juRne lagaa jo
chaahoon kabhi na ye TooTe

(this relationship that seems to be forming, I hope it never breaks.)

Manan was thinking of the times he spent with his parents together. He recollected the moments he shared with Nandini and what all he did for her. The birth of Maya and the fun the entire family had had got him a little emotional but he pushed it all off.

laagi na chhooTe
laagi na chhooTey...

(May this connection never break.)

Maya was watching each and every expression of Manan, Manik and Nandini. She knew that the 3 of them still cared for each other but they were persistent to not accept it.

khone se Darta hoon tujhe
O, haan pyaar karta hoon tujhe

(I am afraid of losing you, yes, I love you.)

Both Manik and Nandini were looking at each other with some much intensity that they would ultimately eat each other up with their own stare.

haan, par har dafaa
dil mein dabi reh jaati hai kyun baat ye
ab is jagah aa ik dafaa
keh de mujhe...

(Yes, but every time, why does this thing remain hidden in the heart? now, at this place, come and once for all, tell me.)

Shivaay looked at his mother. He knew that this song was for Manik alone and that she still wanted him in her life. Even if she suffered a lot she was ready to still love him with all her heart.

laagi na chhooTe
laagi na chhooTey...

(May this connection never break.)

Maya was thinking as to why people always hurt the ones that they loved the most. She wanted her family to be together but the difference they had in their mind was the ultimate barrier that stopped this to happen.

O...
tere bin guzaara
nahi hai gawaara
chaahatein kabhi na ye TooTein.

(To live without you, is not acceptable to me, this love should never end.)

Both Maya and Shivaay left the hall and went up to the terrace of their mansion.

AT THE TERRACE

Shivaay was leaning against the hand rail and looking at the stars while Maya entered the terrace. Maya smiled at Shivaay who smiled back. As soon as she reached him, Shivaay side hugged her.

Maya: Bhai, I want to talk to you about something.

Shivaay: It's about Mom right?

Maya: Yes. How do you know?

Shivaay: I am your brother. I should be knowing. I too wanted to talk to you about the same.

Maya: Don't you think both Mom and Dad love each other even today?

Shivaay: I could see that in her eyes while she was singing the song. She still loves him but she is not ready to accept it.

Maya: Then what should we do.

Shivaay: We should make her find reason as to why she should get back to him. But the problem is how we could do that.

Maya (smiling): We can do that easily.

Shivaay: And how will we do that?

Maya: We have to get romance back in her life.

Shivaay: We can't get them to stand in front of each other and then you are talking about romance.

Maya: I didn't talk about mom in particular. We have to generate love in her by getting ourselves to date someone.

Shivaay (Getting what she meant): Okay. Then who is the guy that you will be dating?

Maya: Oh hello, I wasn't just talking about myself, I was talking about you too.

Shivaay: What! Are you ma? And who do you think would be sensible for me to date? Mom will find out we are lying within a fraction of a second.

Voice from the door: hello....

Both Maya and Shivaay turned to witness Anika at the door. Maya smiled at her and asked her to come in while Shivaay frowned. While Anika was reaching them, a smirked passed on her lips which she soon covered.

Maya: What brings you here di?

Anika: Who, I heard your mother sing and it felt as if she was sad or rather hurt. So, I thought I could help you if you needed any help.

Shivaay (with attitude): We don't require your help to make our mother happy.

Maya (Smiling at Anika): Bhai, is this how you treat a person who is ready to help you in such situations. I really appreciate your words and I am sure that there is one thing you could do for us. You will have to date bhai.

Shivaay: What!!!

Anika: What!!!

Maya: See, I haven't asked the two of you to actually date each other. It's just a fake date until mom realizes her true feelings for my dad. And not just the two of you but even I am going to date a guy for this to work out properly, and I have found a guy who will be the best in this case. See di, I am asking for you to do this so as to complete my family. Only if you cooperate, this family will be complete.

Shivaay: And don't you think you need your brother's approval for this?

Maya: Even you know that bhai that Anika di will be the best gf you can put forward to mom so as to not get her specious. So, I really don't think a smart person like you will make a stupid decision because of you ego.

Shivaay: Fine then, do whatever you want.

Anika: I am also ready for this.

Shivaay: I think someone is desperate to be my girlfriend and live on my expenses.

Anika: Just because I am ready for this, it doesn't mean that I am desperate for you. Nor do I need your money. I can make a living with the money I have earned through hard work.

Shivaay: So, you think people like us earn money without hard work?

Maya: Will the two of you stop it. I have brought you here not to fight like kitten but to help our mother. Don't you dare ruin it. I am going down now to fix my guy and don't you dare start your fight all over again.

FIRST FLOOR CORRIDOR

Maya was walking down the corridor when she bumped into someone. She looked up at the person and realized that it was Manan and by looking at his expressions she was sure that Manan would blast in any minute.

Manan: What the hell are you doing here?

Maya (stammering): What do you mean?

Manan: How come you will in this mansion and don't you dare try to justify that this isn't your house. I have dropped you here in the beginning itself so you can't fool me.

Will Manan find out that Maya is his sister or will destiny be on Maya's side for a while? Stay tuned to know more.

PRECAP: MANAN TO FOLLOW NANDINI TO THE TERRACE AND SOME REVELATIONS.

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