Continued...

Day - 10 - (Chapters - 29, 30, 31)

Hey MM,

Manik is messed up. Yesterday when I went to his place, he was trembling. There was sweat all over his forehead. I haven't seen him this lost before. And even in such state, all he was worried was me going there at night. All he was concerned was about my safety. About my sleep. This guy is unbelievable. I can't even sleep now unless I am sure he's smiling again. I'm leaving for office.

Manik: Yeh ladki kitna tension leti hai. And what are these marks on the page? Seems like she was crying while writing this.

I can't believe this. He considers me as an important person, after bhai and Cabir bhai. I am so happy right now.

Manik: Cabir aur Bhai kya? Main toh Abhimanyu se pehle tumhe jaanta hun. Pagal ladki hai. Ise main apna pura life dene tayyar hun aur ise laga yeh mere liye important nahi hogi. Unbelievable.

MM: Mere samne bada hero bankar ghum raha hai. Yehi baat Nandu ko bolega toh pata chalega na use.

I am so so happy. Manik will give a chance for continuing his music. Cabir bhai was equally happy and Manik. I can't even imagine how happy he would be once he achieves his dream. After mom, it's Manik, whose music draws me towards it. Music connected us and I can't be happier seeing him sing again.

Manik: Music connected us? Kaise? I guess there's something more which I don't know. She knows only me from the band and now this. Is there any first part of this diary? Phirse search karna padega kya?

MM: Of course there's one. Phirse search karne jayega toh Nandu pakad kar maregi ise. Kitna funny lagega yeh.

Anyways, I wonder why Manik is scared of facing his band members, especially Mukti, I guess. Whatever happens tomorrow, Abhi and I, I won't let you suffer anymore, Manik. I can't let you lose that smile on your face.

Manik wipes off some tears which appeared unknowing to him.

MM: arey hero, ro mat na. Tujhe rote dekh kar kuch kuch hota hai.

Such a happening day. The cherry on top was, Manik gave me flowers. Those beautiful white roses. How much I love them. I could just keep on looking at them and touch them. He was sorry for yesterday but he can't be serious if he thought I was angry because he ignored me. I was worried about him more than angry. But who cares, I got my flowers.

Manik: Ek simple flowers se itna khush. Wow. Aur iss ladki ke sare expressions aur mood swings iss diary ke yahan aate hai kya? Bahar kitni shaant shaant rehti hai.

MM: Of course. Kyunki iss ladke se jyada Nandu ke liye main special hun. Huh. Proud me.

Day - 11 - (Chapter - 35)

Hey MM,

Guess what? I met Fab5 today. Haan, we were in the same school but I never crossed their paths due to the rumors about them in school. That they can make your life hell. But they are the sweetest of human beings. Alya and Dhruv are adorable. Mukti, she's my bhabhi now. Cabir bhai loves me so much. And Manik. Well, Manik is just Manik. Words always fell short to describe him, for the person he is. He is the perfect person I have ever met. He is the most beautiful soul even with all his imperfections.

Manik(wiping off his tears): Rulayegi kya pagli.

MM: Can I just ship them, already? Dono hi cute hai. But phir mera kya? Chalo, pyaar ke liye kya kya karna padta hai.

Day - 12 - (Chapter 36)

Hey MM,

Today is a big day. Manik's parents are coming and he's going to talk about his music. I am too nervous but unfortunately, I have to go to the office. Hope everything's fine there. Hope Manik will be fine.

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Everything's falling into place. Manik's parents. They agreed. And I can't be happier. And Manik. I haven't seen him this happy before. Just protect his happiness.

Manik: You are my blessing, Nandu. Knowing that someone is praying for me without letting me know, this feeling is bliss.

MM: I know right. My Nandu is the sweetest.

And my darling brother is capable of landing himself in trouble. Manik just caught him talking to Mukti and he was furious. I wonder how he would react after coming to know about their relationship status.

Manik: Tumhara bhai kurkure se bhi teda hai. I wonder how you both get along sometimes.

MM: For the first time, I am agreeing with this Eiffel Tower.

Day - 13 - (Chapter - 39)

Hey MM,

You know right, Manik can be a kid sometimes. God, he was cribbing like a child because I didn't wish him a good morning. That too in front of Cabir bhai. And Cabir bhai can make your life hell irrespective of the situation. And above that, his mom. Aunty and Cabir are a package together. They tease the hell out of everyone and today it was Manik.

But this kid Manik was cute.

Manik: You found me cute? Yeh ladki mujhe yeh sab kyu nahi bolti?

MM: The same reason why you don't confess it to her.

I had a meeting with Maddy. After the meeting, out of nowhere, he asked me if I was single. And Aunty just pounced on him. I thought she would kill him. I know it was unexpected and a random question but knowing Manik, his friends are insane. So, it was normal. But she didn't listen to me and left. Strange. She's always so cool. I don't know what made her so furious.

Manik: She was insecure about her 'bahu'.

MM: Matlab ghar wale bhi maan gaye? Chan se tute koi sapna..jag suna suna lage. But it's ok, I am happy for you both. Pata nahi aur kitne jhoot bolne padenge mujhe.

Day - 14 - (Chapter 40)

I was watching a horror film. Don't ask me why. The movie is crazy. Who the hell adds all these extra effects? I read the book and it's such a good book. Now I am scared. I can feel someone's presence here. I can't even call Abhimanyu and make him worried and accidentally dialed Manik's number. He will be here in some time, till then I need to stop these stupid sounds.

Day - 15 - (Chapter 45, 46, 47)

Hey MM,

Before anything else, I missed you. And also Mom. I was at Manik's place, right. I couldn't practice and as you know, I was feeling restless since yesterday. Abhimanyu was teasing me that his meeting was extended and he couldn't come which didn't help my situation either. I didn't feel like staying there.

Manik(mutters): Does staying at my place makes her uncomfortable?

But then as you also know, how can Manik keep calm after knowing this. He promised me to bring me here but suddenly the sponsor was coming today so, he couldn't come. I just hope they get this album.

By the way, do you know how proud I am? Manik wants to start his music career from the zeroth level without taking any help from his parents. We all are very proud of him.

Anyways, I have to leave now as Abhimanyu might be waiting for me there and also I am tensed about the sponsor. So, bye. We will meet soon.

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I am back but confused. Maddy is the sponsor and Manik asked me to be their band manager. You know right, what music is to me. I just told him of considering this as a just a help instead of a job but I don't know if I could do this or not.

I sometimes hate Manik. He makes things so difficult for me. Like today. "No one would force you ever". The sincerity in his voice always makes me speechless. The perfect person that he is, it always scares me of messing up things for him. I guess I need to start a book to escape these thoughts. Anyways, tomorrow is a Sunday, so I can happily complete it.

Manik: Kitna sochti hai yeh ladki. You can never mess up anything, Nandini.

MM: I don't really like this stubborn person but I guess Nandu ke liye ye Eiffel Tower hi sahi rahega. He knows when to be stubborn and when to give her space. And Nandu khud se kuch nahi bolegi ise. Kyunki he isn't me. Haha.

Day 16 - (Chapter 48)

Hey MM,

I was reading the book yesterday and didn't attend any of my calls. It was Sunday. But after going to the office, I came to know Manik was worried for me. In the process of avoiding the topic, I was a bit rude to him and bhai got angry.

Thank God, Manik guessed that I was reading a book, I don't know how. He is a magician. He always understands me without me even saying anything. I always felt I am a difficult person. Difficult to stay with, difficult to understand but Manik makes me feel simple. I don't have to pretend anything and he just knows me.

Manik: Your eyes. It gives away everything.

MM: Rula mat pagle. Yeh thoda aur sweet ho jaye, main khud na propose kardun ise.

Day - 17 - (Chapter 50)

Hey MM,

Today in the morning, I was doing my riyaz on the balcony while Abhi was sleeping. Once done, I went in and found Fab5 there. Manik was giving me all accused glances making me nervous. They found out about my singing. Of course, I am well trained in classical and western music but I never wanted anyone to know. No one knows except my family. But now Fab5. How can they expect me to tell them about this? They were the best band of my school.

A part of me didn't allow me to quit music even after mom, is because of them. I have heard them singing at school a few times. Manik. I fell in love with his voice, the day I heard him sing for the first time, so much so that I can recognize it even in a number of voices. His music is peaceful. After mom, it's Manik whose music I got connected with. No one knows about this. When today he was there before me waiting for an answer, if bhai wasn't holding me, I would have fainted due to nervousness.

But then, Manik is the most understanding person I have ever come across. It just took a minute for him to hold my hand and smile. Those accusing glances turned into assuring words. He does magic with his words. And he's all okay with me, my past.

Manik: Nandini Murthy, I will accept you for who you are. And this is music. How can I even separate the most beautiful thing of your life from you?

MM: I am done. Eiffel Tower, ja. Jee le apni zindagi Nandu ke saath. I am accepting you. Ab bas Nandu maan jaye. Hayee, isse acha ladka shayad hi koi hoga.

I saw another version of him. The way he handled Bhai, the way he handled Mukti at Chachi's place just makes me feel blessed to have him. He is the most caring friend anyone could ever ask for.

Day 18 - (Chapter - 56, 57)

Hey MM,

Chacha-Chachi accepted Bhai and Mukti's relationship. They make a cute couple. But I felt sad for Mukti after knowing about her parents. How could they even hurt someone like her? Manik's eyes became red when he was telling us about them. I have never seen him this angry before and I am glad he talked to me instead of piling it up and suffering alone. Mukti deserves all the love and bhai will take good care of her. I am a proud sister.

Tough practice from tomorrow onwards. The concert date is approaching and there are a lot of things that have to be done.

Day - 19 - (Chapter 58)

Hey MM,

I missed you all these days but we were busy with the concert. I am tired. Everyone is. And me being tensed for tomorrow is making me even more tired. I just hope the concert goes well. So many people's hopes and smiles are attached to it.

Manik: And this girl was calming us down when she herself was nervous and she didn't even for once let us know. What is she eve made up of?

Manik just texted me. Is this guy even serious? He has a concert tomorrow and now wants to go to the beach instead of resting. Over that, he isn't replying to me now.

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I am scared about Manik. He's behaving weirdly. Though the concert is tomorrow, he's more worried about losing me. I don't know the reason which made him this scared. I wish, I did. Does he really think, I would leave him when I met him after all these years? I don't know what's there in future but I would always pray for his presence in my life. He makes life livable. With him, there are no days where you don't smile. Such is his aura. From just a classmate to my closest person, when did you become this precious, Manik?

Manik: But then what happened to us, Nandu? Why did you leave me?

The tears started flowing from Manik's eyes and he didn't even bother to wipe them off. He was overwhelmed. Even though he still didn't understand her feelings for him clearly, he realized how special she considers him to be.

Manik: Arey, iske aage kuch nahi likha. Of course, she's busy crying. Nandini Murthy, get ready. I will not leave you until I get my answers.

MM: Arey mere bache. Hero, ab mere sare hopes tere hi par hai. Bas le aa ja meri Nandu ko.

A/N - The reason for late updates is this chapter. I had to read the whole book and write this chapter alongside. I hope it's ok. 

The reason to include MM included is also this chapter. Nandu just shows stubble emotions around everyone except when she's alone. This is the real Nandu. Though she doesn't pretend outside, she's comfortable staying alone. Her diary is where all her emotions come out. 

Determined Manik ahead. Socho socho what he'll do now. :P

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