The lights were dim and suddenly a pathway was made of lights in the form of musical notes and the sound was of heartbeats leading Manik to the front garden area.

Manik followed the tune of  heart. And started walking along with others who heard Nandini and saw Manik walking.
Reaching the open area of the venue He was shocked to see the arrangement in front of him.
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The entire garden area was illuminated with lights. Jars full of candles n lights giving the effect of fireflies and the small fairy lights at the top looked like stars coming down to shine on them. The atmosphere was magical just somewhat like hoe it was when MaNan confessed their love to each other on the hill top.

Manik was searching for nandini like a mad lover, he wanted to just hug her and make himself believe that it was real. He was overwhelmed.
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That's when he heard her soulful voice along with her sitting on one of the stool near the tree with closed eyes n a beautiful smile playing on her lips. She was looking like a royal princess in that shimmery silver n grey long off shoulder ball gown.

(MANAN's  OUTFITS)
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Hmmmm... humm... hummmmm..humnn.. hummm hummm.

Main taan tere naal hi rehna ji
Har gham sang tere sehna jiiii

Main taan tere naal hi rehna ji
Har gham sang tere sehna jiiii

Jo jag se kaha na jaaye woh
Mujhko bas tujhse kehna ji

She started off with a beautiful melody, pouring her heart in the lyrics of the song. She wanted to let Manik know the thing that she can't let the world know, but still saying it in front of the entire world.

(Sohna sohna itna bhi
Kaise tu sohna

Sohna sohna itnaaa bhi kaise tu sohna
Tere ishq mein jogi hona
Mainu jogi hona )

Everyone was just hypnotized in the beautiful voice of Nandini. M5 were enjoying to the fullest they got to hear Nandini sing live which was very rare.

Ho ishq ka rang safed piya
Na chhal, na kapat, na bhed piya
Sau rang mile, tu ik varga
phir aatish ho,ya reit piya, reit piya.

Nandini got up from her seat and walked Up to Manik. As she was walking at the back a projector was playing all the photos of their memorable journey from "Monster n spot" to "Majnu and his STAR". Nandini showed all the colors of their love from hatred to friendship to love. The video was made non other than by their ultimate CUPID CABIRAA who was the sole wittness of their journey.

Jis jung mein tera, ho rutba
Us jung ka main to
Junaid piya, junaid piya

Nandini showed him her punch sign making him cover himself but then laugh together. This was one thing Manik Malhotra was always scared of -' Famous Nandini murthy punch' which brought even the Monster Manik bed on his knees.

Sohna sohna itna bhi kaise tu sohna
Tere ishq mein jogi hona
Mainu jogi hona

(Mainu jogi hona)-4

Main taan tere naal hi rehna ji
Har gham sang tere sehna ji
Jo jag se kaha na jaaye woh
Mujhko bas tujhse kehna ji

Nandini forwarded her hand in front of him asking for his hand and then gestured him to look up at the sky. Manik gave his hand in hers and looked up to see a shooting star coming down. That star disappeared in the sky but the suddenly a firefly came n sat on his ring finger.

All of them were surprised to see this. Manik was the most amazed one. Nandini held the firefly and the light in it got switched off and a beautiful ring came from inside it.

N-" Will you Marry me Manik?"

Manik just hugged her tightly and was almost in tears, he just dug his head in her hair and stood still. While Nandini sang the last lines and that was when CaVya pulled the rope and flowers showed on them.

There was a round of applause for them. The entire gathering saw the ultimate true love (MANAN)

That's when Sharanya got on stage along with Cabir.

Cab-" Manik, mere bhai.... tujhe engagement karne hai yaa nahi? Romance tu baad main bhi kar sakta hai but Abhi engagement ceremony karle? Dekhna sab readers tabse wait kar rahe hai. Aise hi inn dono writers ne bohot wait karwaya hai.😉

(Pata hai pata hai... aapko bohot wait karwaya for this. Chalo ab lets enjoy MaNan ki engagement.)

Sh-" oh hello... Kya wait karwaya? Hamne kuch nahi kiya. Pehle Manik ko surprise plan karna tha then Nandini ko. An time lagta hai re insab mein. Chalo chalo Manik Sirrrrrrr come on stage. Pata hai hame aapne apna answer Nandini ke ears mein bol diya hoga. Na toh karoge nahi tum."

M5 laughed and Manik just thought why these 2 deadly combo got on stage?
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The ceremony started with MaNan standing on the beautiful stage which was designed for them.

As soon as MaNan got each other's rings they were smiling fully. It was a lot similar with infinity symbol. On Nandini's ring at the back side it was encarved Monster and on Manik's ring was written STAR.

(Rings are in media box. Plz have a look once.)

They made each other wear the ring and Manik kissed her palm and then her forehead as if dealing their engagement with love n care.
Everyone was so happy and admiring the couple.

Chachi-" Hayeee... nazar na lage
Mere real life Shah rukh aur Kajol ki jodi ko. 😘 hamesha aise hi raho." She eas going all awww on her two lovely kids.

Nav-" are Chachi... Shah rukh aur kajol toh purane ho gaye. And apne MaNan kisi Bollywood jodi se kam hai Kya? They are the ultimate true love couple. Misaal hai yeh pyaar ke." She said in her all filmy style making MaNan to give a blushy smile.

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When all were enjoying the ceremony at the same time Mr. Roy was trying to talk to Mittal brothers. When he saw the Great Mittals present in the party he was surprised. Then he remembered he got to know about a project they were working on. This was a great chance for him to use Manik's popularity and make contact with them. Ruhaan n Shaan were also talking to him.

Suddenly Mr. Roy got a call and he had to leave the function in the middle, which though made Manik a bit sad but Nandini tried to lift his mood.
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Cabir got on stage again and took everyone's attention.
-" let's have a couple dance everyone. Plz come on stage with your partners."

At the same time Manvi got on stage and snatched the mike from his hand making him crib.

Man-" ek min, ek min.... hello to all. Main hoon Manvi murthy, not related to Nandini Murthy plz note. But I'm her friend. So Cabir, ball dance n all is so common, sab karte hai yaar but shouldn't we do Some thing different. "

Cabir who was hell irritated with manvi's interruption said-" Tog Kya we will play catch n catch. Who bohot diff  hoga."

"NOT a bad idea.... actually yes, let's play this only. Manik needs to reach Nandini." Came Amaya's voice. Who got on stage n stood beside Manvi.

(M5 were colour cordinatated )

M-" matlab Kya hai tumhara??? Reach Nandini matlab??  I'm standing beside her." Said Manik all confused with everyone else too.

Ami-" Batati hoon... batati hoon.... so what we will do is, we all had to make a human wall between you both  (MaNan) and Manik will have to reach Nandini breaking those walls. Ham Bhi toh dekhe ki tum apne pyaar tak pahuchne ke liye kitna koshish kar sakte ho?" She said smirking and winked at Neha, Preethi and sharanya who instantly held Nandini and took her to a corner of the stage away from Manik.

Cabir got excited as this was a perfect way to tease manik And irritating him, was his most fav. Job.
-" Are... matlab Kya hai tumhara?? Hamara Manik kisi se kam hai Kya.. aise.. aise he will reach Nandini. Chal Manik dikha de apni taakat mere sher." He patted his shoulder earning a glare from Manik.

Nav-" So, let's start!!!!!! Nandu ke saath ham rahenge. College mein bhi ek baar kar Chuke hai yeh... ek baar aur mauka mil gaya." She said all excited remembering the college days.
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The hall was set. Peoplw were scattered around and Nandini was at one end of the hall. Manik was standing on the other side and between them were everyone- M5, Rishab, Prithvi, Yash,Ruhaan and Shaantanu. Navya and Cabir were with MaNan to make this more tough for the other person.

Nandini started singing as according to Preethi till the song continues Manik has only that time in his hands to reach Nandini and as soon as the song ends, the game will be over.

Navya started rotating around Nandini teasing her by giving her looks towards Manik n then bumping her shoulders with her's making Nandini blush who was looking at Manik who was all restless to reach  Nandini.

Nandini started singing with giving Manik a beautiful smile with a hint of teasing. She twirled around showing off her dress as she actually looked like Miss.India in it.

Hohhoooo.... hohoho.. .hohooo ohoo... aaahhoooo...

Ajj lagdi aan main taan Miss India
Daarun tim tim taaron wali bindiya
Mainu nonstop takkde ne saare

Oh ve maahiya....
Mere hath mein hai jo mehandi
Bas naam ussi ka laindi

She peeped from one side of Navya looking at Manik. And then showed him her henna cladded hands telling him she is all ready and he should come soon. She asked Rishab who was beside her, to get Manik to her.

Here the scene with Manik was not atall fun... actually it was fun for others except Manik. *winking* he was trying to break the wall which these devil's had created but could not as they were continuesly dragging him while dancing.

Woh khoya kahan pe hai dhoondo zara
Oh bhai!

Nandini along with the girls was dancing. Giving Manik hints to come from some side but then with m5 and cabir there it's not easy. Cabir held Manik and took him to wrong side where Prithvi and Yash were standing.

Ring ceremony ajj rakhwa ke
Band baaja ajj party ch bula ke

Ring ceremony ajj rakhwa ke
Band baaja ajj party ch bula ke

Manik showed his eyes to Yash n Prithvi and both got scared and gave some space to him which led to him break the 1st wall. But next was K-Sisters.
Sharanya and Neha were constantly blocking his way and not letting him come.

Mahi mera kithe reh gaya
Card shagna de ajj chhapwa ke
Band baaja ajj party ch bula ke
Mahi mera kithe reh gaya
Ring ceremony ajj rakhwa ke

Nandini when saw Manik struggling she got sad as Manik was not able to reach her. She sang letting him know that he can't loose this. It's about their love. He should not break her heart.

While dancing Preethi and Shaantanu were dancing n came near to eachother. Even Preethi conveyed with her eyes to him that he should never break  her heart. Never leave her for anyone else. Shaan just peaked her cheeks and zoomed off while dancing but to his bad luck Manvi saw him. Though she was happy for them but her inner LOVE mode got on. And she planned to do something.

Dil mera senti hai
Tu dil na mera todna
Ho dil mera senti hai
Tu dil na mera todna
Kehte hain nain mere
Naina kisi se na jod na.

Mere kaan mein hai jo baali
Mainu teri khaatir daali
Bohat der ho gayi hai
Ab na laut aa

Nandini was now tired, she didn't know it was this difficult for Manik to reach her. She again tried motivating him to come fast. And was dancing with Yash and Ruhaan. 

Ring ceremony ajj rakhwa ke
Band baaja ajj party ch bula ke
Mahi mera kithe reh gaya
Card shagna de ajj chhapwa ke
Band baaja ajj party ch bula ke
Mahi mera kithe reh gaya

Amaya, Sharanya and Manvi were dancing on the song and doing the hook step with Prithvi n Shaantanu with them.

Card shagna de ajj chhapwa ke
Band baaja ajj party ch bula ke
Mahi mera kithe reh gaya
Ring ceremony ajj rakhwa ke

Saamne aaja tujhko
Miss karti hain choodiyan
Ho saamne aaja tujhko
Miss karti hain choodiyan
Ishq mein set hai sab kuchh
Phir kyun hain yeh dooriyan

Manik who saw Nandini getting sad just couldn't see this. And he put all his strength to break the human wall made by neha, Navya, Rishab and Preethi.

Meri akhiyan jo kajreeli
Kahin ho jaayein nageeli
Main palkein bichha ke
Dekhoon raasta...

Manik reached Nandini and just picked her up in his arms twirling her.

Ring ceremony ajj rakhwa ke
Band baaja ajj party ch bula keMahi mera kithe reh gaya
Card shagna de ajj chhapwa ke
Band baaja ajj party ch bula ke
Mahi mera kithe reh gaya
Ring ceremony ajj rakhwa ke....

Ohhhh...hohooooo...oohhhh..
Haahhhh... ohhhh..ooh..ohooohh...

All the others clapped loudly seeing them. Every one was roaming in a circle around them. And the song ended with Manik kissing Nandini's forehead lovingly.
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Cab-" yaar yeh sab toh hota rahenga par... cake cutting ka time ho raha hai yaar..... M5 cake mangwaya hai yaa nahi?"

Neha-" ham koi bhi kaam aadha adhura nahi chodte Mr. Cabir. Cake ready hai. But even that will come in M5 style. Right guys???" She said looking at all the 4 who winked at her and they 5 clapped their hands when all of a sudden the entire hall turned smokey n
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From the top came a 4 layer hanging cake with flowers decorated all around. Slowly and gradually the cake was coming down and all the guests present there were amazed to see the arrangements.

MaNan came near the stage holding hands and cut the cake together while Yash , Cabir and Ruhaan burst the party poppers.

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Everyone was enjoying the programme. MaNan were greeting  all the guests.

M5 were looking after the food arrangements along with Chachi.

Neha was looking after the gifts n others things that guests got for MaNan and she was putting them on other side. She took 5 boxes and was keeping them in other room when suddenly she tripped on her lehenga and was about to fall but was held by Yash who came in search of her. He held the boxes as well as Neha.

Yash-" Aree... Kya kar rahi thi tum? And Abhi gir jaati toh, steps hai yahan dekho." He scolded  holding the boxes with he and helping her keep it on the table.

Neha-" Are.. . Jaan buchke thodi Main thodi na giri. Yeh dress hi itni lambi hai. Upar se uske frills atakI gaye mere heals mein.. meri Kya galti. Stop scolding me." She said being irritated and made a cute pout.

Yash-" jo kaam nahi hoga woh karna hi kyun?And itna saaman uthane kaun bola? Kisi worker ko bol deti. Khud kyun shaktimaan bann rahi ho? Main nahi hota toh tog Abhi gir gayi hoti tum." He said getting lost in her cute face.

Neha-" Woh..  chachi ne bola tha to see who gifts sahi jagah hai ki nahi. Ab itna sa kaam ke liye kaun jaayega kisi worker ko khojne. Aur shukriyaaa aapka mujhe bachane ke liye. Tum nahi hote toh Kya hoga mera..." she said being all sarcastic.

Yash just made a face but then opted for helping her.
-" laao do, main uthata hoon yeh sab. I can't take a chance with you again. Tum phir gir gayi toh?.. so give me."

Before neha could object, he took the gift boxes and was helping her. Neha just stared at him, she was shocked when he shouted on her for being careless. Uski aankhon mein darr dikha when he held her. And now when he was helping her so that she doesn't get hurt, don't know why, but she liked his this gesture.

Neha's POV

"Kya tha yeh??? Like yeh banda hamesha kuch ulta seedha karta hai. But today he saved me. Sach kaha tha isne agar aaj yeh nahi hota toh main bohot bura wala girti. Hmmm... maana thoda flirty n chipku hai... par dil ka bura nahi hai. He actually looked scared when he held me. Par kyun???? Kahir chod woh sab, Ek dhang ka thank you toh banta hai."

Neha's pov ends.

Both Neha and Yash kept the boxes and when Yash was leaving the room Neha called him.

Neha-" Yash!!!! Umm.. thank you. Inn boxes ko rakhne ke liye bhi aur mujhe girne se bachane ke liye bhi." She said  with a sweet smile.

Yash was surprised, this was  the first time Neha talked to him politely and sweetly. He just smiled widely giving hid bright smile and saw neha leaving the room who mumbled *weirdo!!!* looking at him smiling like an idiot.

After Neha went Yash just jumped up n down being all happy.

Y-" yesss... yayyyyyy.. wohoooooo !!!!! Neha ne mere ko ok thanks bola... wowwww. She talked with me politely ans also smiled. Waah gannu ji aapne toh chamatkaar kar diya."

This was heard by Amaya who came to search Neha. And saw Yash jumping like a rabbit.

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M-" Thank you everyone for being a part of our big day. It was amazing to have all my loved ones n the well wishers present on this day when  our new journey starts. Nandini, thank you for such a beautiful surprise my LOVE. I don't know what good I did that I got you in my life but I'm thankful to ur aiyappa.
    Not to forget M5 n Cavya thank you guys for all the arrangements. Everything was spot on." Manik thanked everyone for making their engagement such a big hit.

N-" Manik is right. M5 you all were of Great help guys and I had enjoyed it so much. Cabir the video was fab. 😍"

M5 girls blew flying kisses towards MaNan and side hugged eachother.

Navya-" So, now... it's time for one last group dance. Let's celebrate it with a beautiful pajabbi style end of this amazing nightttt...!!!!!!! Music!!!"
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Cabir and Navya came on stage first. They started with their dramatic n filmy steps.

Yeah!
Slow it down!

Ho ik tere sang yaara ankh ladne lagi
Ankh lad ladke aage badhne lagi
Ek tere sang yaara ankh ladne lagi
Ankh lad ladke aage badhne lagi

Manik pulled Nandini and danced with her with a smirk on his face as if reading her heart n looked in her eyes deeply.

Ho tere dil ke ishare ye to padhne lagi
Ankh lad lad ke aage badhne lagi...

Amaya and Neha came dancing when behind them came Yash and Ruhaan
They both looked at the girls as if trying to impress them. Neha and Amaya were showed how they are after them and then dancing just pushed them aside. 

Ho munda zid pe adda
Ho tere peechhe pada
Ho munda zid pe adda
Ho tere peechhe pada
Mere naal kar le zara

Manvi came from behind and slightly pushed nandu who fell on  Manik's arms who smiled at her holding her tightly.

Dil dena dil laina
Dil dena dil laina

MaNan along with Manvi  made did the hook steps.

Hai sauda
Hai sauda
Hai sauda khara khara
Hai sauda khara khara
Hai sauda khara khara
Hai sauda khara khara

Preethi and Navya getting in their dramaqueen mode danced with grace. Along with Cabir n Shaantanu on their toes behind them. Manvi came in between started dancing with Preethi and made Shaantanu away from Preethi which made him make a face.

Oh my god!

Tujhe lagta kharab
Mujhe lagta bura
Sauda ishq da jo hai tera
Aive set tu na ho
Pare hat, let me go
Spoil kar na tu mood mera

Manik n Nandini danced with full energy doing bhangra and masti. Manik was behaving like a toral majnu, making Nandini laugh.

Ho dil ko toone chhuva
Ho jatt senti huva
Ho dil ko toone chhuva
Ho jatt senti huva
Mere naal kar le zara

Yash who was trying to dance with Neha got hurt on his toes as Amaya just stamped on his foot which looked unintentional but was fully INTENTIONAL.😉 The way he always stick to neha was not liked by her. And this was a perfect warning for him to stay away from her C.B.

Dil dena dil laina
Dil dena dil laina
Hai sauda
Hai sauda
Hai sauda khara khara
Hai sauda khara khara
Hai sauda khara khara
Hai sauda khara khara

The boys did bhangra and cabir did his famous naagin dance along with Prithvi and Shaantanu as sapera making all laugh.

Chak de!

Hai sauda khara khara
Hai sauda khara khara
Hai sauda khara khara
Hai sauda khara khara

Manik n Nandini enjoyed the most. Along eith all the guests who loved the peppy dance n the party vibes.

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The party came to a good end with everything done correctly. Everyone was leaving when M5 were moving towards the parking lot they heard some sound coming from one car side. They guessed on of the sound...as it was of
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Shaantanu who was seen hugging a guy very tightly.
The girls looked at him and were going to call him when the  heard the other guy speak.

Guy-" Shaan... meri jaan, I missed you so much.... Tujhe pata hai Maine kitna call kiya tere ko. Par Tera call hi nahi lag raha. Did you changed your no.? Are tu kaise bhulgaya mere ko? NY se wapas aakar you completely forgot me na. Aise koi karta hai Kya apni boyfriend  ke saath." He said roaming his hands on his biceps n punching him in a friendly manner.

"BF!!!!!!!!!! YEH KAB HUA????" there came a collaborative shout from all the 5 girls along with Ruhaan who was shocked to see his brother with some guy. He never saw him before.

Shantanu who was already shocked with the things said by the guy in front was more shocked to see Preethi along with everyone. He didn't know what was happening with him.

Pre-" Kya hai yeh Shaan? What is all this? Tumm.. Tum... " she started crying looking at him.

Shaantanu just ran towards her and held her hands-" Preeyu.. yeh yeh sach nahi hai. I love you baby. Main nahi jaanta iss aadmi ko. Maine kuch nahi kiya yaar."

Man-" ohhh.. . Really Mr. Mittal. Tujhpar toh mere ko pehle se doubt tha. Tumne meri pretty ko cheat kiya.. aur woh bhi iske saath."

Shan-" Arre.. main nahi jaa Ta isko. And what do you mean by i cheated on preeyu... Preethi.. trust me yaar. Main nahi jaanta who is this guy."

Guy-" Aree.. aise kaise nahi jante.? And what is this iss ladke... are mera naam hai yaar Yuvraj. Tu bhul gaya ham NY mein saath mein rehte the. Arre kitni masti ki hai hamne saath mein. Tum sab bhool gaye shaanu? Darne ki zaroorat  nahi hai Shaanu, ab section 377 (LGBT rights) India mein bhi accepted hai." The guy leaned on the car bonut.

Pre-" Main.. loot gayi.. barbaad ho gayi.. yeh silaah
..diya tumne mere pyaar ka Shaan. Yeh?? Are love me kitni baar bola tha tumpar na believe karu.. still I did... my heart did and this is what I get."

And here preethi started crying loudly. Hearing which all the girls surrounded her and Manvi pushed Shaantanu harshly.

Ami-" Tum... shaantanu i never thought tum aise nikloge. How could you play with my sweets feelings?" She accused him giving him a glare.

Sharanya-" shaan bhai I really liked you. Infact Maine toh kitni baar Manu se aapke liye fight bhi ki but you did this." Sharanya said while consoling Preethi.

Here Shaantanu was just staring at Preethi who was crying turning her back towards him.

Neha-" Bunny.. lets go baby. Ham hai na tere saath. You don't cry." Saying this M5 started leaving.
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Hashhh!!! It's done. MaNan engagement!!!!! 😍😍

How was the part???

Nandini's surprise?

Songs?

Neha and Yash??

Kya hua yeh (preethi and shantanu)PreSha ke saath?

Who is this new guy?

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With love,
Your crazy writers
Neha and Sharanya.