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Manik woke up to find his girl snuggling more into him. He was surprised by the girl who never talked unless required, could be romantic too. Maybe her romantic fictions influenced her. He chuckled at the thought when he was disturbed by a message in his mobile.

Cabir: Come home, soon. Emergency. 😭😭

Even though the word 'emergency' made him worried, he rolled his eyes seeing the emojis used by Cabir. He called Cabir.

Manik: Why do you have to be this dramatic in the morning?

Cabir(sadly): Baby, jaldi ghar aao na. I need you, right now.

Manik(coolly): If this is some stupid prank, I will kill you right there, baby.

Cabir(upset): Baby, I so wish it was a prank but no. It's serious.

Manik(softly): Acha, theek hai. I am coming.

After cutting the call, he saw Nandu awake.

Nandu(concerned): Kya hua? Cabir bhai theek hai?

Manik(pouts): I know you love your Cabir bhai but you could at least wish me a 'good morning'.

Nandu(glared): Tumhari yeh aadat kab jayegi? You behave as if the day won't start if I don't wish you.

Manik(cheekily): Of course, the day would start but your wish just makes the day better.

Nandu(sarcastically): Good morning, Manik.

Manik(grins): A very good morning, Nandu. Jaldi chalo, we have to leave.

She glares at him and goes to the washroom to get ready.

Malhotra Mansion

Abhi and Mukti too reach the place and were waiting for Manan along with everyone except Raj and Nyo, who went to the office. Maddy was present too. Cabir was sitting there with a frown and didn't talk to anyone. He lifted his head up only when Manan arrived.

Manik(worried): Cabir, what's wrong?

Cabir(dramatically): main barbaad hone wala hun.

Manik(rolling his eyes): Care to explain what happened?

Nandu(questioned): Navya kidhar hai?

Alya(doubtful): I guess she's still sleeping.

Cabir(informed): No, she's packing her bags.

Mukti(shocked): What?

Cabir(sadly): Yes, she's leaving for Bangalore today.

Nandu(concerned): Isiliye aap sad ho?

Cabir(grief-stricken): Nahi. But mera pyaar adhoora reh jayega.

Abhi(pouts): Bhai, tune mujhe nahi bataya ki you are in love? Itna bada dhoka.

Nandu(glared): Abhimanyu, shut up. Bhai, aap jakar bolo na use.

Cabir(frightened): Kaise bolun?

Manik(casually): Muh se bol, Cabir.

Alya: Dude, just go confess her.

Manik(teased): Exactly, this is your last chance. Phir woh shayad Mumbai kabhi nahi aayegi.

Cabir(frowned): Kyu?

Mukti(dramatically): Kyu aayegi woh Mumbai? Uska kaun hai yahan? Beach mein ret ke alawa.

Cabir(assured): Arey, main hoon na.

Nandu(motivated): Bhai, aap yehi line use bol do na.

Cabir(grinned): Great idea. Nandu, you are my savior. Thank you.

Navya soon comes down as Mukti calls her. Everyone comfortably settles down wherever they could. Manik was sitting with Nandu on one side and Mukti on the other. He has his hand wrapped around Mukti's neck and was more than excited, making Nandu suspicious.

Cabir asks Navya to come forward. Going down on one knee, he takes Navya's hand in his.

Cabir: Navya, all my life, I have been serious.

Manik and Mukti started their own whispering session.

Manik(whispered): Jhoot. Sarasar jhoot.

Cabir: I haven't ever flirted with any girl. I thought 'India is my country and all Indians are my brothers and sisters'. But jab bhi tumhe dekhta hun, us line ke end mein 'except you' add karne ka mann karta hai.

Mukti(clapping her hands inaudibly): Wah. Kitna original line hai. Aansu aa gaye aankhon mein se.

Manik: Tissues le aaun?

Cabir: Navya, jab tum bologi toh main sununga aur jab tum bolte bolte thak jaogi, tab mai bolunga.

Manik(chuckled): Kitne bolte hai yeh dono.

Cabir(glared): Abey Manik, I am already nervous. Tum dono apna running commentary band karo.

Manik: Sorry bro. Mujhe hasi aa rahi hai. Can't control.

Nandu(scolded): Manik, shh.

Cabir(stammered): Navya, I haven't ever done this before but I am willingly want to share my food for an entire lifetime with you. Will you...aage ke words nahi aa rahe. Manik, help.

Manik: Will you pay my food bills.

Cabir(absentmindedly): Will you pay my food bills?

Navya(glared): Cabir.

Cabir(scared): Sorry, woh tension main uski baat sun li.

Maddy: Navya, haan kardo. Bada guts chahiye hota hai food share karne. Aur that's Cabir we are talking about. Agar tum na bologi, toh Cabir apne favorite foods khana chod dega. He will live on raw vegetables, dry leaves, and roots.

Cabir(gulping in fear): Kaun main?

Dhruv: Of course.

Alya(assured): Cabir, don't worry. That's healthy too.

Manik(laughed): Navya, no bolo. Yeh phir Patanjali main join karega.

Abhi: Ek normal Cabir se Baba Cabir banega. Say no, Navya.

Mukti(adoringly): Haye, meri jaan. You are just like me.

Abhi(blushed): Tum jahan main wahan, Mukti.

Cabir(glared): Abey kamino. Apne kuchi koo ke liye meri zindagi kyu barbad kar rahe ho?

Navya(seriously): Cabir, sach mein vegetables khaoge kya? Including dry roots and leaves?

Cabir(scared): Tumhare liye kuch bhi, Navya.

Navya(blushed): Then it's a yes.

Manik, Mukti, Abhi(yelled): Nahiii.

Cabir: Kyaaaa?

Navya(slapping his head lightly): Idiot, I love you too. Main Bangalore ja rahi hun to hand over our business to some trustworthy person and shift here along with Alya and Mukti.

Navya hugs a shocked Cabir.

Everyone smiles at the couple and congratulates them. Maddy becomes upset which was noticed by Manik.

Manik(questioned): Maddy, tujhe kya hua?

Maddy(upset): Main kunwara marunga.

Manik(teased): Of course. Tu mere reception mein apne bacho ke saath aane wala tha na? Ab tak ladki bhi nahi mili.

Girl(screamed): Maddyyyyyyyyyy sirrrrrrrrrrr.

They all turn towards the scream and finds a girl running and the Malhotra's security behind her.

Manik(confused): What's going on?

Security(informed): Sir, yeh ladki bhag kar aa gayi. Keh rahi thi, Madhyam sir se milna hai.

Manik(nods): Ok, tum jao. (Turns towards the girl) And may I know who are you?

Girl(blabbered): Hi, this is Keerthi. [A/N - SKeerthiK A special one for you. 😘😘] I am a big big fan of Madhyam sir. I am a big fan of his recent album. Hence, I went to his office to meet him but his dad told me, he's here. So I am here.

Maddy(confused): Ok, I think there's some confusion. The recent album features the Fab5. Where did I come from?

Keerthi(explained): Sir, you are the sponsor. Love at first sight, sir. I have fallen in love with you the moment I saw you on that day.

Manik(surprised): Woah bro.

She goes down on one knee.

Keerthi(confessed): Sir, please take these flowers and accept my love. In roses ka rang jitna gehra hai, aapke liye mera pyaar bhi utna hi gehra hai.

Maddy(smiled): Thank you, Keerthi. We can surely give it a try and let's see how this works but on one condition.

Keerthi(dramatically): Batao, kya karu aap ke liye? Taj Mahal ke side mein Maddy Mahal banaun? Ya phir pure city mein aapke naam ke banners lagaun?

Maddy(excited): Wow. Maddy Mahal and banners. Interesting. Ab ke liye bas mujhe Maddy bulao instead of sir. We can try the above ones later.

Manik(squealed): Welcome to Family, Keerthi.

Keerthi faints out of excitement as Maddy catches her. Sprinkling some water on her face, they both get lost looking into each other's eyes. Everyone sighs as another love story begins.

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Manik and Nandu were lying down on the terrace of Murthy house and staring the stars.

Nandu(happily): Sab kuch kitna acha ho gaya na. Cabir and Navya. Bhai and Mukti. Maddy and Keerthi. Everyone's happy.

Manik(chuckled): I won't be surprised if Chachi makes Mukti and Abhi to get married now. She's so excited.

When Nandu doesn't respond, Manik turns towards her.

Manik(confused): Kya hua? Tum khush nahi ho?

Nandu(abruptly): What do you think about live-in?

Manik(bewildered): What?

She sits up making Manik balance on his elbow.

Nandu(suggested hesitantly): How about we stay in a live-in relationship instead of getting married to each other?

Manik(surprised): Woah. Meri Nandu itni bold kab ho gayi?

He chuckles seeing her nervously fidgeting her fingers. He pulls her into him and takes her in his embrace.

Manik(softly): I have an option. How about me shifting here after our marriage?

Nandu(frowned): Matlab?

Manik(advised): See, Mom and Dad will anyway look after the London branch, now that my career as a singer has started peacefully. So, after marriage let me shift here. Aur jab bhi my parents are here, we can stay in Malhotra house.

Manik gets worried seeing tears in her eyes.

Manik(wiping her tears): Yeh aansu kis liye?

Nandu(whispered): What can I even do for all the things you do for me?

Manik(smiled): Nandu, I know what this house means to you. How can I force you to leave this place? Waise agar tumhe mujhe itna khush hi karna hai, toh praise me. And bada chada kar bolna.

Nandu(chuckles): I am the luckiest to have you.

Manik(raised an eyebrow): Thank you. Aur?

Nandu(smiling widely): You are my hero.

Manik(flaunts): Great. Baad mein yaad dilana. I will give you my autograph. Aur?

Nandu(confessed): I love you more than I love any of my fictional characters.

Manik gets surprised at the sudden confession. He has finally made Nandini fall for him more than her favorite fictional heroes.

Manik(lovingly): I love you more than anything I have ever loved throughout my life. 

A/N - Note in some time.