ANGEL HOUSE

all of them were sitting in the hall in a circle. Amaya and Sharanya were in the kitchen getting the desserts in the bowl. They were talking and laughing when Ruhaan entered the kitchen. Sharanya saw him but Amaya didn't as she was taking out some bowls from the cabinet. Sharanya left slowly giving Ruhaan a look and Ruhaan just stood beside Amaya. Amaya was oblivious of the fact kept talking to Sharanya and when she turned smiling she saw Ruhaan.

R-" Hey Rooh!!!wassup!! Matlab ab aise karegi tu. Ek acha wala hello bhi nahi."

Am-" aisa kuch nahi hai Ruhaan. Tum bolo, achanak se tum dono yahan?"

R-" Sharanya ne call kiya tha Shaan ko. Woh kuch kaam tha shayad, toh maine socha main bhi hi aa jaata hoon. Tumse bhi.. I mean tum sab se bhi mil lunga."

Amaya just hmmed and at the same time Neha entered the kitchen calling out for Amaya. She saw ruhaan and just made an irritated face.

Neh-" AMI... Kya kar rahi hai tu tabse yahan? Come lets discuss the Plan. Chal jaldi." She held her hand and took her with her. Amaya just looked at Ruhaan with an appologitic face.

Ruhan saw her going and thought * Meri kismatt hi kharab hai. Jab bhi Rooh se baat karta hoon toh uski dono bodyguard mein se koi ek rehta hai. Hey bhagwaan main Amaya ki feelings ke baare main kaise pata karu? Does she considers me as a friend or something more?*

Am-" C.B. Kya hua tere ko? Aise kyun mujhe kheecha? Are baat hi toh kar rahi thi. Aa hi rahe the ham."

Neh-" I don't like him yaar AMI. And you know why, toh zaada uski side na le. He is an idiot. Matlab hadd hai dude, he likes you but is not ready to confess. Actually usse pehle he needs to cross me n NanJu. Phir dekha jayega. Bhondu kahinka. Tu chal ab."

They were going when Neha got a call. She told Amaya to move ahead and she would come.
Amaya left and came to the hall to see 2 places vacate one was beside Manvi where earlier Neha was sitting and other was where Ruhan just came and sat.
She saw Ruhaan looking at her as if calling her.

Man-" Di... aao na, come fast. Wahan kyun khadi ho?" She got up and held Amaya's hand to make her sit beside her.

Ami-" Are phir C.B kahan baithegi? It was her place na."

Man-" offo..Bhabhi kahin bhi baith jayegi. Why are you worrying about her." She got up n pulled her in that process the custard bowl of Ruhaan fell down.

Man-" ooppss sorry,galti se ho gaya. You clean urself bhabhi will get another bowl for u." Manvi sat with Amaya n texted Neha to get a bowl for Ruhaan.

All were looking at them with a known face. Sharanya and Preethi got it that Manvi didnt want Ruhan to sit with Amaya.

Sh-" Are par, cutie hai Kahan? Ammu where is She?"

Ami-" woh she got a call. Aa rahi hai."
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Malhotra mansion

Manik came back with Nishant after the dinner. He had unintentionally seen Nandini's diary and he couldn't stop himself from reading the diary. It was not like Nandini would have minded him reading. He knew woh kabhi kabhi share karti usse.

He was happy that he read it. The wish list was something he would have never imagined Nandini would like to do all those. He now has made up his mind that he will fulfill it. But he needed help. And to like it or not But he came up with just 2 names.
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CABIR and K-sisters.
Cabir ko Abhi call karta toh he would have started with his teasing. So he went for 2nd option.
He called Neha as Sharanya's phone was switched off.

Neha-" hello Manik sir, aapne call kiya. Is everything alright. Phir se kuch hua Kya? Is there any problem?"

M-" Neha... will Will you stop and let me speak. *Neha stopped at once being embaressed* So I want a bit of ur help. Actually of M5. Can you do that. And before you start again, it's not related to business. It's Some thing personal."

Neh-" wow sir, matlab aap maan gaye that ham aapke bade kaam ke hai. I mean Manik Malhotra..The Manik Malhotra needs our help. Ok sir we will help you. Aap bas batao. "

M-" No, not on phone. Do one thing you all come to my house tmrw morning. Main tab bataunga. And yes do not tell this to Nandini. Or I will fire u both from ur job."

Neha-" aap aise nahi NAHI kar sakte manik sir. You need our help remember. Aur waise bhi aaram se bol sakte ho aap that not to tell Nandini anything, yeh last mein dhamki add karne ki zaroorat nahi thi."

M-" ok fine. Are you all tmrw."
And Manik cuts the call abruptly.

Neha looked at her phone and muttered -" khadoos boss. Phone aise kaun kaatta hai. Nandini kaise jhelti hai isse. Gannu ji isko thodi manners bhi dena tha na. Sirf giraffe jaisi height de di. Upar ka maala toh khaali hai pura." She saw a message from Manvi in which she had to get another bowl of custard for Ruhaan. She got in the kitchen n and came with one.

She came back to see Amaya sitting on her place andthe only place remaining was beside Ruhaan. She understood and quietly say beside him giving him the bowl surprising him too.

The sitting arrangement from left to right was
Sharanya-Neha- Ruhan shantanu- Preethi- Manvi- Amaya- and again Sharanya.

Ami-" C.B and kiddo, ab sachchi sachchi bata Kya chal raha hai tum dono ke mind mein? Shantanu ko achanak bulana sirf sweets ke liye toh tog nahi ho sakta."

Man-" haan yaar ab bass karo yeh. What is your plan tell na."

Neh-" aisa nahi hai yaar AMI. Shaan bhai ko one week pehle bulana was our plan for bunny only but yes uske saath ek aur cheez hai jismein we would need his help."

Sh-" yuppp.. remember Manu we told you to take out info. About Mr. Roy. So ab jab we know ki how he is. So let's spread a trap for him. Agar woh ismein phasta hai toh ,sach apne aap ham usse ugalwa lenge. But if he doesn't then it's clear that he is not in this."

Pre-" samjh nahi aaya, matlab kaise? "

Ne-" See, mittals are a big name in the business world. Malhotras ke baad agar kisi bhi company mein woh power hai toh tog woh mittals hai. So Shaan will go with a business proposal. Shaan you will have to show that you are interested in his business style and really want to collaborate with him."

Sh-" and try to win his trust and see how he appraoches this. Try to defame Malhotra. And see will he agree to it or not. "

Ami-" hmm.. Aur agar aisa hua then we can get to know the inside story of his business too. And also that is it true that he is not the decision maker of the company as he told Manik."

Neha-" exactly, if he is really interested in destroying Manik then woh yeh mauka nahi chodega."

AMI-" plan toh acha hai guys. But will this really work? Achanak approach karna usse doubt nahi hona chahiye na."

Ruhan-" Rooh, uski tension matt lo. Woh mai aur shaan dekh lenge. Actually I have Some thing in mind. Jisse indirectly hi sahi he will fall for this." Ruhan first looked at Amaya smiling at her n then turned to Shantanu who was smiling and looking at his brother.

Shan-" haan, I guess tu woh mumbai factory branch wali baat kar raha hai. Am I right?" Ruhan nodded.

Pre-" You guys are sure na? Like tum logon ko loss nahi hona chahiye."

Shan-" Are Preeyu it's nothing. That branch is fully secured. It's gonna be alright. Loss agar hua bhi toh Roy ka hoga. We will see to it."

All were having their custard when Ruhan just spit it out.

Neha-" ewww, manners nahi hai Kya? Aise kaun khaana thookta hai Mr. Ruhaan."

Ru-" jaan buuch ke nahi kiya. It's salty.... ewwww. What is this Neha? "

Man/neha-" custard hai dumbo!!! And ham sab toh salty nahi hai. Ab tumhara hoga toh maybe salt ho usmein." 😉 Amaya just held her head seeing the two mischievous girls pranking Ruhaan. Others were feeling bad for Ruhaan.

Neh-" Chalo then, guys lets sleep and yes before I forget M5 we need to meet Manik tmrw morning. Usko kuch kaam hai."

Man-" Manik? What happened now.? "

Neh-" pata nahi business related nahi hai. Bas itna pata hai. Something personal. He wants all 5 of us there. Face to face batana tha usse."

Man-" Chalo dekhte hai ab Manik ko Kya hua. Hayeee main 3rd time Manik se milungi. Yipieeee."

All of them laughed seeing her excitement.

Shan-" Are.. . Par hamlog rahenge Kahan? Our house is also not cleaned. Iss sharu ke chakkar mein jaldi jaldi aaya main."

Man-" Toh Kya ab tumhare liye Mahal banwate? Aree Shantanu ji aane wale hai urgently toh mahal ka intazaam karte hai." She taunted Shaantanu making faces.

Neh-" Haan toh ek kaam karo tum dono bunny ans AMI ke is flat mein so jaao. Waise bhi ham log saath mein hi rehte hai har wakt. So we 5 will sleep here only. You both go there."

Man-" waah, bhabhi Kya dimag lagaya tune. Not bad haan. Badam Khaane ka kuch tog asar ho raha hai."

Neha- " dekh main pehle se hi smart hoon. And mere ideas hamesha ache hote hai. But still thanks. And raat ko na mera sar matt khaa. Go and sleep."

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Next morning

Manik had texted Cabir to come to his home immediately. He knew that Cabir would come asap reading the message and also he will be saved from his teasing. Now he was waiting for M5 to reach.

Around 10 am M5 reached Malhotra mansion and were amazed to see such a beautiful and huge mansion.

Man-" Yaar, yeh kitna sundar hai na. The interiors of this house is amazing. Old classic mixed with new age taste."

Neh-" haan NanJu, infact Maine sunna hai yeh ghar Manik ki mom ne khud banawaya tha. Everything here is selected by her."

Ami-" manna padega unka taste is amazing."

Manik came towards them as he was sitting just at the other corner of the hall and saw them.

M-" Hello girls, good morning."

"GOOD MORNING MANIK!!!!" HAPPY ROSE DAY."
They all said it together and Amaya gave him a bunch of roses.

Manik got a bit shy but accepted it with a smile.
"Thank u, and same to you. Come wahan baithte hai. Actually I'm waiting for Cabir usse aanedo then I will tell you."

They all nodded and sat in the hall. At the same time Cabir entered the house huffing and shouting-" MANIK!!!MANIK KYA HUA? WHAT'S THE EMERGENCY."

M-" Cabir, relax yaar. Shant tu aise kyun bhag bhag ke aa raha hai?"

C-" main aise kyun aa raha hoon? Are pagal Tera hi message padha Maine. Tu message kiya na toh bol Kya HUA?"

M-" Are woh koi darne wali yaa stress wali baat nahi hai. Actually mere ko baat karni thi ek imp. Baat and agar main call karta toh tu mere ko pehle tease karna start karta, toh isliye Maine text kar diya for you to come soon. Ab mere ko Kya pata that tu itna hyper ho jayega." Manik said all this at a jet speed and with an innocent pout.

Cabir got him hard in his stomach and got on his back again hitting him.- " Saale, aise kaun karta hai. Pata hai mere ko laga kuch ajeeb ho gaya. Tu message tab hi karta hai ehen you are stressed or something."

M-"Get off me you idiot. And we have Some audience too. So apna bandar drama band kar." He pointed at M5 who were giggling and admiring ManBir.

C-" Hey girls. Good morning. "
He sat. And then Manik started

M-" ok so ab main jo bolunga tum log zaada shock matt hona. And Manvi maana you are a media person par yeh baat leak nahi honi chahiye. Cabir do not shout loud plz."

C-" oye, itna drama kyun create kar raha hai. Tune murder toh nahi NAHI kar diya? Hawww, Manik Kya karu main Tere gusse ka? Tu control nahi NAHI kar sakta? Kisko thok daala tu?"

Pre-" hawww, are toh aapne hame kyun bulaya? Ham aapki ismein koi help nahi NAHI karenge Manik. Are pakde gaye toh jail ho gayega."

M-" Chuppppppp!!!!aise kuch nahi hai. Kuch bhi sochte ho tum log. And Cabir jab tak main apni baat nahi complete karta finger on your lips. *Cabir was going to say something when again Manik said* FINGER ON UR LIPS CABIR" and Cabir did that glaring at him as he saw yeh 5 girls giggling looking at him.

M-" hmm, So I have decided to
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"Propose Nandini"

Neha-" Par woh toh aap kar chuke ho na MANIK? I mean propose nahi kiya Kya hota toh GF BF kaise banate?"
Before Cabir could say anything Neha said the thing going in his mind. Cabir just looked at her and smiling.

Sh-" hawww, kahin aisa tog NAHI aapne aajtak Nandini ko propose hi nahi kiya? Chi chi Manik so bad. Aise kaun karta hai. Ek grand proposal tak nahi de saka Manik Malhotra. "

M-" SHUT UP!!!!!SAB CHUP!!! TUM SAB BHI FINGER ON UR LIPS. " they all did the same glaring at him.

M-" propose Nandini meant
I WANT TO PROPOSE HER FOR MARRIAGE. "
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Sab phir bhi shaant baithe the. Manik looked at them to see their fingers on the lips he told then to remove it and then

WHAT!!!!!Are you serious manik .!!!!shaadi yayieeeee MaNan ki shaadi.

They all were shouting at top of thier voice and hugged each other in happiness and Manik just closed his ears.

C-" Manik plan Kya hai? Bata na,oye tu aise kyun baith gaya. Plan bata."

M-" tumlog bolne doge? "

Ami-" Are, bolo na Manik, bolo. Ham toh to wait kar rahe hai tum hi aise gandhi ji ke teen bandar ki tarah aank, kaan aur mooh band karke baith gaye the."

M-" So the plan is........."

He told them nandini's wish list. They all were so happy knowing this. The girls were gushing over the love Manik had for Nandini.

M-" Manvi, I would need your help. Media ko tum handle karogi. There thing I want should reach out to people in the same manner."

Man-" done Manik ho jayega. Bas mujhe apne uss idiot boss se baat karni hogi. Par don't worry."

Cab-" Mere ko pata hai, Tera PR team se baat ho jayegi. And Nandini ko kuch nahi pata lagega." Manik just smiled at Cabir.

M-" and baaki ki saari taiyaariyan tum log dekh lena. Jo jo cheeze chahiye."
All nodded.

Cab-" Areee, girls tumlog no bhi toh to date hogi na? How would you do the arrangements. Valentine's week ki taiyaari kaisi chal rahi hai?"

The girls looked at him and then said

N-" Cabir aap hi batao
Rose day -Rs.80 per rose.
Propose day- Rs500 for a ring"

Sh-" Chocolate day- Rs 150 ki chocolate.
Teddy day-Rs 1500 ka teddy"

Man-" promise day-1000 lunch.
Hug day 1500 for hangout."

Ami-" kiss day- 3000 for OYO room and last mein Valentine's day-"Rs 5000 for dinner date."

They said together
" In total hua... Rs.12730. Are itne mein toh ham singles ki whole week party chal sakti hai. Kahe ko Paise waste karna. So we are happy with being single."

Cabir n Manik were looking at them open mouth. Then Cabir saw Preethi didn't say anything.

C-" Aur aap mohtarma,what will you say?"

Ami-" ohhh she is not single na. Unka date hai par sweets will choose us.Aur waise bhi she is in our team only. Apni party uske bina thodi hogi."
They all hugged each other and then bid bye to ManBir.

They all were very happy and Cabir was the happiest. It was his dream to see MaNan getting married and in the most amazing n unique way. He hugged Manik tightly. And Manik too did the same.

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Murthy House

Nandini was in her room, she was sad a bit.Today was rose day and still Manik didn't do anything. She took her firefly jar and started talking

N-" Tum log dekh rahe ho na. Manik ne aaj subhe se mujhe ek call tak nahi kiya. Aaj rose day hai and he didnt even wish me. It's not like mujhe hazaron roses chahiye yaa I'm like those nagging GFs. Mere ko bas uska thoda attention hi toh chahiye. Aise usko har wakt romance soojhta hai. Aur ab jab romantic hona chahiye toh he is not even here. Abhi hi yeh haal hai, toh shaadi ke baad toh yeh kuch bhi nahi yaad rakhega.*she hit her head* Kya nandu tu bhi, kuch bhi sochti hai. Shaadi ki baat Kahan se aa gayi. Yeh sab chachi ki wajah se hai. Kab dekho tab shaadi shaadi karti Hain." She was blushing just with the thought of marrying Manik.

Here, downstairs manik had come chupke chupke in her house and as soon as Chachi was gonna call him he gestured her to keep quiet.

M-" Chachi, shhh.. Chacha ji kaha hai aur rishu?"

Ch-" kamre main hain dono.Kyun kuch kaam tha? Main Abhi bulati hoon."

M-" Chachi nahi!!!! Aap Chalo mere saath unke paas. Aap dono se baat karni hai."

Chacha-Chachi room

Chacha was reading some files and Rishab was also helping him in something when Manik entered with Chachi and then closed the door. All were confused. Manik made them sit together and stood in front of them.

M-" Chachi ji, Chachi and champ. I Want to ask you all something."

Chacha- " haan Manik bolo. Kya bolna hai. Aur yeh darwaza kyun band kar diya.?"

M-" woh who actually mein nahi chahta the ki galti se bhi Nandini sunne hamari baat. Actually, I want to ask nandini's hand for marriage. Main jaanta hoon mera yahan aana aise sahi nahi. I mean mama ji ko main leke aane eala tha. But then Maine socha aapse ek baar khud baat karke dekhu. Main aapki permission chahta tha to propose Nandini. Agar aapki haan hai toh i will go with my plan."

The 3 people sitting there were shocked will be an understatement. It's not like they were shocked as Manik asked them to marry Nandini. They always knew both would get married and always wished for the same. But achanak Manik ka aise aana and asking them surprised them and also made them happy.

R-"buddy!!!!!! I'm so so soooo happy. Aap shaadi karogi Di se. Yayieeee are main toh Kab se wait kar raha hoon aapko officially Manik bhai se manik jiju bolne ka. "😜 Rishab was the first one to jump on Manik and hugging him tightly with happiness. Even Manik was happy and he also blushed a little hearing Rishab calling him jiju.

Chachi n chacha got up and Chacha was the first one to stand in front of him.

Chacha-" Meri Nandu ko khush rakhega na.? Uski aankhon mein ek Bhi aansu nahi aana chahiye. Main uska appa nahi hoon par usse apni khud ki beti ki tarah paala hai Maine. Who bohot special hai mere liye. Uski khushi sabse upar hai mere liye." Chacha was standing with tears in his eyes but determination on his face to make himself double check whether Manik will keep his daughter happy or not. He was like any father who always thought about his daughter's happiness at the time of marriage.

M-" Main aapki kanna ko hamesha khush rakhunga Chacha ji. Meri toh khushi hi woh hai. Jab woh mere saath hogi toh apne aap sab khush honge tention na lo. And yeh Kya keh rahe hai aap, aap nandu ke liye uske appa ke jaise hai. Usne aapko hamesha apne appa ke tarah maana hai usne yeh sunna na toh tog woh bohot gussa hogi aapse."

Manik promised him with confidence and also eyes showed the love he had has for Nandini.

Chacha agreed to him by hugging him. And also patting his shoulders.

Chachi-" waise mujhe toh bolne ki zaroorat hi nahi hai. Main toh tog hamesha se MaNan shipper rahi hoon." Chachi said winking at Manik and making everyone laugh.

Ri-" Jiju, plan Kya hai?? How are you proposing Di?"

M-" Areee, champ plz yaar jiju matt bol Abhi. Tu saara surprise flop karega Kya nandini ke samne?" *Rishab bit his tongue and muttered sorry*

" actually Maine jo socha hai woh Nandini ki hi wish hai. I mean her dream proposal." He explained them and also asked if they were ok with it. And all agreed to it keeping Nandini's happiness in mind.

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After leaving from MALHOTR MANSION, K-sisters went to MH as they had some work in the office and Manvi went to her office to talk to her Boss about the Plan and convince him. So that left only Amaya and Preethi who headed home as they were free for the day.

Preethi reached first to see the door of their house open. She came inside with slow steps and as soon as she entered the house she was showered with rose petals.

Shantanu came from behind and showered more roses.

Preethi went from there showing her fake anger, to see what he does next.

Shaan-' Preethi wait, plz I'm sorry. Main next time se pakka aise nahi karunga. I will never ignore your calls and also will not shout at you. Aaj rose day hai. Plz don't be mad at me. "

He gave her a rose and a huge tub of ice-cream making a cute face.

Pre-" awww... so sweet shaan. Thank u so much. And happy rose day. 🌷
Main toh mazzak kar rahi thi. I was not angry with you. Haan pehle thi but ab nahi."
She hugged him lovingly and he was all happy.

Here seeing this Amaya was the happiest. She had come just after sometime but was stopped ruhaan who gestured her to not go inside.

Ami-" they look so happy together na? I just hope sab ko unka pyaar mil jaaye. It's so romantic na aise rose milna from the one you love. I'm also waiting for my Mr.right."

Ru-" hmmm... I'm happy for Bhai. Sahi kaha tumne everyone deserves their love.
He was looking at her all the while. Suddenly he called her.
AMAYA!!!!
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He gave her a red rose. Amaya was surprised to see red rose in his hand. Ruhaan just smiled at her and said.
" wohh..... Happy rose day. Ab zaroori nahi hai na sirf GF BF hi Valentine's day celebrate kare. Even friends can. So a beautiful rose for my beautiful Rooh."

Amaya laughed and took the rose from him saying a thank u. Actually she was blushing from within but Didn't want him to see. She excused herself and got inside.

Ru-" Ruhaan!!!!!what's wrong with you.Waise acha hai ki Rooh ki woh dono bodyguards nahi thi aaj. NAHI toh tog nahi de pata..I'm just waiting Rooh ki kab main tumse apne dil ki baat keh saku."

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Nandini came out of her room and was heading downstairs when she was stopped midway with a rose. And appeared Manik with his ever charming smile. Nandini just smiled at him and was leaving when he held her hand n pulled her closer near a pillar.

M-" Happy Rose day My Shining star. "

N-" badi jaldi yaad aa gaya tumhe Manik that you have a GF too? Hatto, nahi chahiye rose."

M-" Are main toh bas thoda busy tha. Actually there is a surprise for you. But Abhi nahi 7 days baad milega. Ab Maine socha tha this to give you some clue. But rehne do."

Nandini as soon as heard surprise she got excited.
"Manik!!!tell na. Kya hai surprise? And why abhi nahi bataoge??acha chalo Clue do na."

M-" ummm.... mil jayega tumhe but you have to wait. Tabtak ke liye this rose for you."

Nandini made a face and seeing her Manik peaked her pout and said-" thoda wait, Chalo lets say kuch khaas hai. Acha ab toh smile karde, Tera HERO AA GAYA HAI."
Nandini just laughed hearing him and hugged him.

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Hufffff.... bohot lamba na?
So here we go with the 2nd b'day surprise for my AMI.

How was the dhamaka of Manik???
Manik is gonna propose nandini.

Will M5 plan work to trap Nishant?

Ruhaan ka Kya hoga? Will the two bodyguards of Amaya leave him this easily?

Our cute Shaantanu n Preethi?

Abhi toh bas shuruaat hai. You are gonna get more n more surprises ahead guys.

Till then, keep smiling, keep shining and keep loving.

Your crazy writers
Neha and Sharanya.