Manan Os Written By Alexa Nee
#TUM_HO
*Loosely abstracted from my favorite Korean drama's and Nandini's special in this story..I know I've used this before but this story's something that I had to keep her special. Read and understand*
..The little 6 years old girl smiled to the widest as cool breeze passed through her tiny face. She blinked in content but very next moment her beautiful trance got broken as suddenly her cycle chain got tangled and she was about to hit the ground when she somehow she balanced herself out. As she was getting late for her school she started to walk along with her cycle.
..Lost in her own world she was busy walking when all of the sudden a Mercedes got passed by her and the rainwater which had been collected on ground got splashed all over her causing her to gasp in shock. As she was trying to figure out what exactly happened the Mercedes got stopped and next moment a boy peeped out of window pane wearing the same uniform which she was wearing.
..Staring blankly at her for a moment he went back to his seat and with that the Mercedes left while she pouted a bit and looked down at her dirty face and dress with a sad look. She could walk back but the girl didn't had the habit to miss her classes and school so taking a sigh she continued to walk towards her destination.
.." I'm sorry as Manik couldn't make for school since few days. Actually he's not that fond to schools. Actually he's not that fond of interacting with peoples. He's a savage brat. Bahut ziddi hai ( His father mumbled looking at the little 8 years boy while the boy was having tough time controlling his anger )
.." Ahh..It's okay I understand ( Principal spoke giving a faint smile while Mr.Malhotra giving a nod and last glare to Manik stood up and adjusted his suit. They came out of the office and meanwhile Manik's eyes fell on a girl who was standing near the door holding her ears with a low pouted face )
..She was Nandini Murthy..the same girl whom he had seen few hours ago. And because of his Mercedes her face along with her dress had became horrible and that was cause for her punishment which was filling now. As he was glancing at her she looked up and gazed at him and recognized also. She kept on looking at him while he rolled away his eyes and walked away from her sight. Then a teacher came and stood before Nandini. She grabbed her hands and pulled it away from her ears.
.." Punishment over..( She mumbled stretching out the words with her hand signs while Nandini nodded and walked away from there. The teacher sighed and smiled looking at her. The little girl nor did she could speak nor could hear properly but sense of humour and mental ability was better than any child of their school which is why they prefer Nandini to be in their school rather than any special foundation )
.." So You're Vaidehi Murthy? Gardener recommended about you? ( The mistress as in Nyonica malhotra asked while the aged women Vaidehi smiled and nodded at her. Nyonica's eyes then fell on a little girl who was standing behind Vaidehi clutching her teddy tight )
.." And woh kaun hai? Is she also..( Nyonica muttered while Vaidehi nodded in no ruffling the girls hair )
.." Yeh Nandini hai..meri granddaughter. Bol nahi sakti aur acche sai sun bhi nahi pati bechari. Yeh bas mere saath rahegi Madam ( Vaidehi spoke while Nyonica nodded looking at them )
.." Your job will be cleaning the house and cooking the dinner. Kal sai join karlo ( Saying so Nyonica left while Vaidehi smiled and then walked away taking little Nandini with her. Unfortunately Nandini's late fathers pension was over and Vaidehi had to work for herself and for Nandini who had no one but her grandma with her )
..Vaidehi was busy cooking the meal and Nandu was sitting on staircase playing with her teddy. Suddenly her eyes fell on a white puppy which was sitting right above her. She smiled before she could grab him he ran away while she pouted and started to follow him. The puppy reached near a room while she was about to catch him when saw the same boy inside who was busy breaking all his luxurious.
.." I hate you Nyonica! And I hate you too Dad! ( He was shouting non stop and breaking his stuff. She walked inside and before he could break his another toy she grabbed his hand stopped him nodding in no )
.." Tum? Tuhme punishment mila mere wajeshe ushka revenge lene aayi hoh?! ( He muttered angrily while she blinked and she couldn't make out what exactly he was saying )
..* What happened to you? Tum itne ghusse mai?* She asked through her sign language while he gave a frown at her. He understood she couldn't speak and also couldn't hear properly.
.." Get out! ( He shouted pointing towards the door while she understood what he was trying to say. She nodded in no while his temper raised. He was again about to break his stuff when she stopped him from doing so. Angrily he grabbed his teddy and tore it apart making her gasped in huge shock )
.." Now happy! ( He shouted throwing the two pieces of teddy away while tears brimmed around her eyes. Pushing him off with a hurt look she ran and grabbing the teddy went away from his room while he thumped his legs in anger)
..Days passed. Manik used to be in his own lonely world while Nandini didn't met him for once as she was still mad on him for her teddy. He would always see her playing in schools or in his house. Sometimes he would always see her feeding the stray dogs or roaming in her cycle. In that period a sudden guilt had formed inside him for tearing her teddy apart. He wanted to apologize but didn't knew how to do it. But one day he got chance as he found her sitting idol on staircase.
.." Hy ( He mumbled tapping her shoulder while she glanced at him and then turned away. He sighed and sitting beside her he took out a new teddy and a sorry card which he himself had made. He placed it before her while her eyes twinkled looking at the teddy then she took his card and next moment let out a silent laugh.
.." Yeah Yeah I'm not good at drawing but Maine sorry bol diya. Wese bhi Manik Malhotra kabhi kishi koh easily sorry nahi bolta ( He mumbled while she blinked at him though she couldn't understand what he spoke but she knew he was there for apologizing and his eyes could tell that he really meant that.)
..* Thank You * She gave a silent mumble and very next moment took him her in tight embrace while he widened his eyes in bit shock. He never expected a warm hug from anyone not from a girl at least but the feeling which he was having right now was something far than his imagination. Hugging her back he gave a weak smile while she blinked widening her smile. And this hug was start of their new friendship which unfortunately was maybe not going be last long.
..The Malhotra's were ready with their bags as they were going to London forever. Manik was sitting inside the car with low face as his friendship with Nandini didn't last for more than a week. He wanted to be with her more. He wanted to know her more but got failed before the stubborness of his parents. Their desire to expand their industry even more. Their son's happiness and dreams had faded away somewhere because of their own desires and dreams which is why they never understood their son..their Manik
..Knock! Knock! Nandini knocked at his window pane while he sighed and looked at her rolling the pane down. She smiled and handed over him a note and a black thread locket.
.." You look like a red pumkin in angry face. Cheer up and have a safe journey ahead. And a small gift from me. Nandu."
..He chuckled and before he could speak his car started to move. He waved bye to her while she did the same giving a smile until his car got vanished from her sight. Once it got vanished away and with a sad look she turned and walked away.
..With that 18 years got passed and little 6 year old Nandini turned into 24 year old beauty living her simply and happy life in the same town Shimla while the little 8 year old savage brat Manik turned into 26 year old handsome hunky yet more than a spoilt brat living his carefree life in London. Both unaware of each others life were breathing on their own world. Nandini's days passed on writing while dancing was also in her hobby list and while for Manik his days passed either fighting with his parents or concerts or always hanging around with his friends. Sometimes unknowingly something or somebody reminded them of each other but eventually removed it from their mind as they knew maybe they won't be able to meet ever again but who knew the destiny always has other plans
..* Mai muskurake bhi deh du yeh jaan..tum maang loge agar..* Nandu sighed and keeping the pen away read the song which she had completed after a lot of thinking. Once finished she smiled and tapped herself keeping the diary away. Then kissing her teddy she left for her work as now her granny was no more with her and she was only family of herself. An orphan she had became.
.." What! India? ( Manik's friend made a horrible look while Manik keeping his guitar away glared at him )
.." Yes dude India. See humne half of the world tour kar liye so why not something different. India chalte hai yaar Shimla..ek alag hi nasha hai waha par. Apne life kai 8 saal waha guzare hai. Waha ki jagah..waha kai log..foods etc. It's just you know childhood memories will be refreshed a bit though memories aren't that special ( Manik said while Cabir nodded in disbelief )
.." Tera dimag toh theek haina? I mean you're okay right? Nyonica nai kaat waat toh nahi liya tujhe? ( Cabir chuckled while Manik smirked at him )
.." Ussi sai toh chutkara pana hai.See I'm going to India. Mere grandparents ka ghar bhi hai waha. Somewhere you will find peace and content. Tujhe aana hai toh aa or else mujhe aadat hai akele rehne ki ( He mumbled while Cabir nodded in disbelief. This guy was impossible for him. He raised his hands in air surrendering while Manik smiled slapping his shoulder)
..Nandini gasped as her refrigerator door was hanging at her hand. She nodded in disbelief as the refrigerator was too old and she didn't had that money to buy a new one and in same time she had repaired that refrigerator more than six times. Forgetting about the foods and all she went and the grabbed the newspaper to search for some vacancies.
..On the other hand Manik landed on Delhi along with Cabir..Mukti and Alya. Manik smiled in bit content as he was back to his place after 18 years whereas his friends were feeling bit awkward as they had never been to India before.
.." Mukti ka I know but tu Alya koh bhi saath leh aaya? I mean seriously you know right how she is? ( Manik muttered looking at Alya who was busy applying lipstick while Cabir smiled and tapped his cheeks)
.." You also know right kitni ziddi aur pagal ladki hai. She's afraid kahi usshe jyada hot sexy beautiful and popular ladki tujhe nah mil jaye ( Cabir muttered while Manik started to walk nodding in disbelief )
.." As if I care! ( He mumbled while Cabir shrugged and followed him stuffing the food inside his mouth )
.." Can't wait to explore the Shimla whoo! ( Mukti exclaimed and Manik nodded blankly while Cabir was busy snoring hard. Alya was busy admiring Manik while for Manik he was again lost in his world. Then he realized the surrounding around him. The same place where he had seen her for the first time..drenched in rainwater with low face and her flowery cycle too drenched in water and all thanks to his car. He chuckled and started to caressing the black thread around his neck which was given by her. With blank he was all lost thinking about his past when all of the sudden a cycle came before his car and got hit hard )
.." Crap! ( He muttered applying the break hard which broke Cabir's beauty sleep. He barged out of his car while others followed him )
.." What the hell! Marne kai liye dusra jagah nahi mila joh mere car kai samne aa gayi! ( Manik shouted at the girl who was lying faint but he was so busy in his angry mood that didn't noticed her properly )
.." Abe woh behosh hai! Pick her up and car mai daal ushe apne saath leh chalte hai aur doctor koh bhi bulwate hai ( Cabir said and Manik frown looking at the girl lying faint with her cycle beside her of it's wheel were still rotating)
.." But she's beautiful ( Alya mumbled looking at the faint girl while Manik Cabir and Mukti stared at her with a confused disgusted look )
.." Shut up Alya! Manik and Cabir pick her up. We'll take her to our place ( Mukti said while muttering curse Manik picked Nandini up and took her towards his car while Alya made a bad face looking at them )
..Fluttering she opened her eyes and found herself lying on a comfort sofa. With a jerk she sat up and roamed around her big doe eyes. She was somewhere inside a lavish bungalow.
..* Where I'm I? Mai toh ghar sai nikli thi..then suddenly ek car kai samne..phir kya?* she thought and very next momen her tummy groaned making a loud noise carving for some foods.
..She roamed around rubbing her tummy and fortunately she saw kitchen before her. Smiling to the widest she barged inside and rolled her eyes around. Then she opened the huge refrigerator and attacked on the foods which were before her. She was stuffing the foods like mad when she heard foot steps echoing around. Immediately she closed the refrigerator and was about to escape when got bumped with someone hard.
.." What the..( The person before her freaked out. She noticed he was tall and handsome and most importantly there was something even special. That was his anger which reminded her of someone.She looked away while he noticed morsels sticked around her lips. He glared at her and then his eyes fell on the refrigerator which wasn't closed properly)
..Shoving her to the side Manik went and opened the refrigerator only to find foods which were left half eaten. His luxurious refrigerator looked nothing but huge mess from inside. Angrily he went to her and grabbed her one arm and started dragging her out.
.." Get lost! ( He shouted and pushed her away resulting she fell hard on floor. Meanwhile his friends entered there and saw him panting in anger. Then they saw her who was ready to cry anytime )
.." Ishko lekar hi nahi aana chahiye thaa. She ate all the foods..refrigerator ka kabada kar diya! Bloody thief! ( Manik shouted while she couldn't make out what exactly he was saying but it was sure he was mad at her. She stood up while Manik was ready to attack her again )
.." Manik chill bhook lagi hogi ushe yaar ( Mukti said while Manik sighed in disbelief )
.." Listen if tuhme bhook lagi thi then you should have called someone. Yeshe toh nahi karna chahiye tha ( Mukti said while Nandini looked down fidgeting with her fingers )
.." Are you okay now? What's your name? Address wagera? ( Cabir asked while Nandini looked at him with bit confused look. Manik bit his lips angrily and stood before her )
.." Speak up! Yaa bol nahi sakti! ( Manik shouted while Nandini was in tears seeing his horrible anger )
..* I'm sorry..I..I can't speak nor I can hear properly* She confessed her feelings through her signs while Manik's anger turned into amusement. She reminded him of someone. He blinked his eyes while other were standing with shocked face.
.* Mujhe bhook lagi thi toh bina soche samjhe I ate from your refrigerator. Please mujhe chor mat samajhna* She sobbed as she tried to conveyed through her sign.

.." Than...kk you ( She spoke as though she couldn't speak but there was inside her that sometimes and somehow comes out of her if she puts all her effort. She went and took her bag with a low face and came back staring at them )
..Glancing at Manik for last time she left carrying her bag while Manik kept on staring at her. As she got vanished from his sight he ran upstairs and barged inside his room and searched for his favorite novel. As he found the book he flipped over the pages he found the note which she had given to him 18 years ago.
.." You look like a red pumpkin  in angry face. Cheer up and have a safe journey ahead. Ans a small gift from me. Nandu."..
.." Is she...no no..it's been almost 18 years. Woh toh sayad ab Shimla mai bhi nahi hogi ( He mumbled and crumbled the note away. He was about to throw it away but then sighing kept it back secure inside the book not even knowing what he'll do with it further)..Nandini jumped in bit excitement as through the whole worst day at least she got some good relief as she got a part job at a gift shop.
..* Thank you so much!* She gave a silent mumbled shaking the hand of the old owner while the owner laughed and tapped her cheeks.
.." Dekho deegri..mera husband..hospital mai hai..toh ushka dhyaan rakhne koh maangta hai mujhe..that's why..I gave the responsibility of this shop..to you ( She mumbled every words carefully so that she could understand. While understanding her words a bit Nandini gave a warm smile )
..* I promise * She conveyed through her sign while the owner nodded and left from there and she sighed in relief.
.." So you won't search for her? ( Cabir asked staring at the note which was given to Manik by Nandu in childhood. Manik sighed and continued playing with his guitar strings)
.." Then what? Dhoondkar kya karunga usshe? I think she isn't in Shimla also ( Manik mumbled while Cabir a ' are you serious look ' and came near him keeping the note aside )
.." I mean woh teri first friend thi. Tune ushka teddy phaad dala phir naya lakar bhi diya cause somewhere you cared right ( He asked and Manik glared at him )
.." Tab mai 8 saal ka thaa. Come on yaar mujhe woh sab yaad karna hi nahi..yaad karke kya karunga! It's been years I've already moved on with my life and I'm sure she has also. Woh apne duniya mai khush and mai apne duniya mai bas ab tu tang mat kar ( Manik muttered while Cabir nodded in disbelief and then left slapping Manik's head )
..Nandini was busy adjusting the flowers when the wind chime placed near door started to swing indicating someone had entered inside. She turned and her eyes popped out as she saw Manik entering inside. Turning away from him she bit her nails as she knew she was gone now. Ignoring her presence he roamed around and searched something special for his stupid buddy Cabir and Mukti as the duo brother and sister were having birthday at same day. After a lot of search he found Gemini mugs entwined together and thought it would be best for them.
.." Pack this for me ( Manik ordered looking at the back of Nandini while she gave a no response which pissed him off)
.." Excuse me! I said pack this for me ( He again muttered and again no response. Angrily he tapped her from behind and this time she got aware. Praying to god inwardly she closed her eyes and turned to him with a low head )
.." I asked...tum?! ( He muttered looking at her while she bit her lips and then looked up staring at him. Suddenly her eyes fell outside where two cops were roaming and her innocent mind thought he had brought them with him to get her arrest as she had ate all the foods from his refrigerator. Very next moment she bursted out in tears rubbing her eyes while he gave a confused look )
.." Hy! Why are you crying? ( He asked tapping her while she bursted out even more and sat down crossing her legs)
..*How rude! Bina permission fridge sai khana kya kha liya..police koh uthake leh aaya* She thought and cried even more while he scratched his head in even more confusion and kneeling before her he poked her lightly.
.." What?? ( He asked raising his head and down while sobbing hard she pointed towards him )
..* You..are..very..bad!* she groaned giving the signs while he raised his eyebrows giving a serious smile.
.." you..ate all..foods..from my..refrigerator!..toh..bura kaun..hua! ( He spoke with signs while hanging her jaw she frown at him and then pointed outside towards the cop )
..* itni choti si baat kai liye..you called the cops! Bolo bolo..* She asked through her signs while Manik stared at the cops and very next moment he laughed out aloud rolling on the floor beside her. That was so stupid of her.
.." Yaar you're too dumbo! Tuhme seriously laga yeh ( He mumbled still laughing out while she frowning in confusing stared at him and then to the cops outside. After his laughing session he sat up and glanced at her with soft )
.." I didn't..called them..just chill..I'm here for..the gifts ( He said showing her the mug while she understanding her foolish act laughed aloud and he gazed at her. How beautiful she looked in her smile and laugh )
..* I'm sorry!* she gave silent mumble holding her ears and all he wanted to do was pull her cheeks as she was looking too cute at that moment.
..Taking the gift she went to the counter and started to pack it. After a moment she saw a tissue lying before her with a small note in it.
..* I'm sorry for that day and I mean it okay cause I never say sorry easily to anyone 😑* she chuckled looking at the note and grabbing a pen replied back to his message.
..* Sorry bol rahe hoh yaa sorry lene kai liye dhamki deh rahe hoh. Wese it's okay 😁 * He smirked and then writing something placed another note before her.
..* What's your name? 😏 * She smiled shortly and stared at him who was busy checking the cards section. She grabbed the pen and replied to his note.
..* first you tell me 😈 let me guess.. Mr. Khadoos lal 😂 * He chuckled and after a moment placed another note before her and exactly his gift was ready by that time.
..* That was pathetic 😬 jab tak tum apna naam nahi bataogi..tab tak mai bhi apna naam nahi batane wala..Miss. Cry baby 😤 * she dropped her jaw and looked up to stare at him who had already left taking his gift. But there was money and another note placed on the counter.
..* I'll wait for our another meet and your name too 😉 * she smiled and collecting the notes placed them inside her diary.
..It was around midnight and birthday celebration of Cabir and Mukti was going on Manik's bungalow. They were already bit drunken.
.." once again Happy birthday to me and Mukti ( Cabir exclaimed raising his bottle while Mukti slapped his hand away and giggled taking her shot )
.." Aww I don't know mera birthday kab aayega. Manik what you'll gift to me? ( Alya asked applying compact around her face and blinking at Manik who gave a sarcastic chuckle in return and gulped down his shot )
.." Wish tuhme poison deh pau ( He muttered inwardly which was obviously heard by Cabir who laughed tapping his shoulder. Only he and Manik know how Manik is tolerating her )
..* Dear Diary..it's been 18 years. Itne saalo mai kishi sai dosti nahi hoh payi because of the way I'm. I've been alone all these years. But today after Manik..there was someone who gave me a friendship vibe. His anger and personality actually remindes me of Manik. Kya yeh Manik hai yaa koi aur? I don't know where's he in this huge world now but I pray wherever he would be..he would be happy and safe..Nandini*
..Keeping the diary away she yawned hard. She stood up and went to her bed with heavy eyes. Praying to god she switched the lights off and drifted to sleep thinking about her childhood memories.
.." Manik sona nahi hai? Time kitna hua? ( Cabir murmured while Manik glanced at his watch which was showing 1:35 pm. He sighed and smiled back at Cabir )
.." It's just 1:15 dude! ( He mumbled while Cabir making a ohh face continued with his drinking. Meanwhile Manik's phone beeped and he grunted as it was flashing his dads name. With a pissed off mood he received the call only to hear his dads dangerously soft voice )
.." Manik where are you? ( He asked and Manik made a sarcastic face )
.." Why? You're missing your son? ( He muttered and there was pause on other side )
.." Tumne pee rakhi hai? Are you drunk? ( He asked while Manik rolled his eyes away)
.." Aapke liye koi nayi baat toh nahi hai naa? Stop pretending as if you care and tell straight what you want! ( Manik muttered angrily and heard a deep breathe from other side )
.." I know mai tuhme kabhi time nahi deh paya but that doesn't mean I don't love you. Wapas aaja..your concerts are on hold..fans koh itna wait karwana acha nahi hota ( He spoke and Manik laughed aloud holding his tummy )
.." Really you love me! Ishliye ush Nyonica koh meri step mom banake leh aaye who doesn't give a shit to me cause ushe sirf aapke paiso sai aur naam sai matlab hai and you know what I don't also give a fucking shit to her. Mujhe jab aana hoga tab aa jaunga and don't worry about the concerts and fans! Woh log at least thoda samajhte hai mujhe..unlike you Mr.Malhotra! ( With that he disconnected the call and threw aside trying his best to control himself )
..Next morning he opened his eyes and hissed in pain as his head was aching bad. Sitting up on the bed he tried to soothe his pain when realized his surrounding. He was surely inside a girls room.
..Pink walls and white curtains. Frames neatly hanged on wall with girly decorated items. Soft mattress bed with peach heart pillows and matching duvet. He blinked and then hopping down from the tiny bed he rushed out of the bed only to see the same mute and deaf girl standing on a stool and trying to block the ceiling as rain waters were making their way through it. It was raining heavily outside and her roof including the ceiling wasn't strong enough. He saw sofa nearby and landed on it but very next moment it got broked and he collapsed down on floor hitting his bump hard.
..As she finished blocking the ceiling she hopped down and turned to see him on floor showing his teethes. She blinked with amusement as she saw her poor sofa broken into two pieces. He stood up and dusted himself out and then stared at her.
.." I'm sorry! ( He spoke while she nodded keeping the stool away. Meanwhile he came near her and asked through signs that how did he landed up in her house )
..* Come with me* she signalled and dragged him away with her. Coming near the door she pointed outside and he saw his car thrashed near her gate. He then remembered that after the not so good conversation with his dad he had rushed out of his bungalow in anger. As he was drunken probably he had landed up in her house.
..*Subah jab mai uthkar bahar dekh rahi thi I saw your car* She informed through her signs and continued.
..* Luckily you weren't hurt so I brought you inside* She smiled as she finished while he ruffled his hair biting his lips. He gazed at her and she clicked her fingers.
..She popped out her eyes as she saw him eating the food like a hungry person who hadn't ate from many days. While for him it was rare that he would taste an Indian that too made by someone with so much love and care. Soon he stuffed down all the foods and let out a burp while she stared at the empty plates and bowls.
.." Food was..Yummy! I loved it! ( He spoke with signs while she blushing hard gave a sweet smile looking down and again he wanted to pull her cheek as she never stopped being too cute )
.." Now..tell..your..Name ( He said while she bit her lips and smiled. She stood up and went inside the kitchen while he frowned and followed her )
..As he entered inside he saw her doodling on kitchen slap with a Ketchup. Finishing she turned and smiled at him. He went closer and his heart sank reading out the name.
.." Nandini Murthy? ( He asked and she nodded while he licked his lips caressing his jaw. Name was familiar but could she be the same Nandini? )
.." Tum..bachpan sai..yahi rehti hoh? ( He asked and she nodded casually and alas she was the same Nandini. His first friend of his childhood )
.." I've some..work..I need to..Go ( He mumbled and rushed out while she frown in confusion. He didn't like her name or what. Taking his jacket he opened the main door )
.." Aahh..( She offered her umbrella while nodding in no he rushed out of her home and ran away drenching in heavy rain.)
..Giving the packed gift to a girl she smiled while the girl left submitting the cash. She then went to the CDd counter and started to adjust them unaware that two pair of eyes were watching her from the outside.
.." Roz ushka peecha karta hai. Pagalo ki tarah ghoorta rehta hai. Raat koh chor ki tarah ushke ghar mai ghusta hai and checks her out. Abe tu direct jaake milta kyu nahi usshe aur bata deh na tu hi Manik Malhotra hai..ushke bachpan ka ek dost ( Cabir muttered looking at Nandini while Manik looked down)
.." I can't. I just can't ( He mumbled and Cabir sighed in disbelief )
.." Kyu? Darta hai? Bholi si masum ladki hai. She'll not eat you alive ( Cabir said while Manik gave a glare )
.." Leave it yaar. You won't understand. It's been years..woh sayad ab tak bhool bhi chuki hogi mujhe. Aur chal bata bhi diya that I'm Manik then what? Kya kar legi woh? ( Manik shouted and started to walk away when Cabir ran and blocked his way )
.." Teri problem pata kya hai..tu sabse bada darpok hai. Tu darta hai har cheez sai. Tu darta hai rishte banane sai. Your afraid kyuki tujhe strong relations ki aadat nahi hai. Example your relation with your Dad..Nyonica. ( Cabir said and Manik rubbed his temple in frustration )
.." Yeah right! Darpok hu mai..Darta hu yaar! Tujhe pata hai billions of people die to get a live of Manik Malhotra! Singer hai..star hai..happy hai etc etc! But they have no idea ki mai kitna tarapta hu..ek normal life jine kai liye! Yaar mai bhi chahta hu mera ek happy family hoh..pyaar karne wale Dad..Mom joh mujhe samajh sake..mera haushla bane! But no! ( He shouted shedding tears and thumped his foot angrily )
.." I'm such a loser yaar! Kuch nahi hu mai..meri life ek khaali notebook hai! I've failed at relations every thing! Aaj tak koi mujhe samajh nahi paya toh woh kya samajh payegi! Woh kya samjhegi mujhe yaar! Ushe yaad bhi nahi hoga kuch! She's happy in her own life dikh nahi raha tujhe? Mujhe ushe apne life mai wapas nahi lana..cause if do she'll get nothing but pain aur ush pain ka cause bhi mai hi hunga ( Saying so Manik walked but Cabir stopped him in mid )
.." Do you love her? ( He asked and Manik got freezed in his place )
.." bol naa..do you love her? Pyaar karta hai usshe? ( He again asked while Manik tilted his head towards him )
.." Tu jaankar kya karega? ( Manik muttered and Cabir laughed shortly facing towards him )
.." Janta hu..you love her par sale accept nahi karega. Ab bhi time hai. Ek baar chance toh leh. I know she can't speak nor can't hear but ishka matlab yeh toh nahi woh tujhe samajh na paye. Kya pata tere life kai khaali notebook mai woh colours bhar deh ( Cabir said shrugging while Manik gave up. He knew arguing with Cabir is his waste of time cause he's never gonna win as they finished their talking Cabir saw Nandini staring at them through the door. Poking Manik he signalled towards while Manik frowned and turned towards it.)
..Giving a wide smile she waved her hands at them giving a ' Hi'. Cabir showing his teethes waved back and gestured Manik to do so. Nandini waited for him but he just giving a small stare walked away from there causing her smile to fade away.
..* Achanak ishko hoh kya gaya? Galti sayad ushki nahi..woh kya koi bhi mere kareeb nahi aana chahega. No one understands me* She thought and went inside giving a weak smile to Cabir who was still there watching them.
..Nandini was standing outside a boutique and staring at the white bridal gown. It was so gorgeous and elegant that her eyes were glued to it. Keeping her hand on the glass window she caressed it lovingly and smiled as she knew that her dream of becoming a bride will never become true.
.." Agar tera ghoorna band hoh gaya toh chale. I'm feeling hungry ( Cabir muttered and stood up from the bench while Manik nodded and left taking a last glance of her )
..Nandini was returning back from her job. As it was too late she was just praying that she'll reach home safely. She was walking through the dark street when suddenly someone grabbed her mouth from behind her eyes got widened in shock. She struggled but in vain. That person almost dragged her away and pushed her in a corner.
..She gulped as she saw a group of boys ready to attack her. Poor soul she couldn't even shout for help. They reached deadly closer to her and she bursting out in tears joined her hands pleading through her eyes. Giving no mercy they reached her while she closed her eyes in anxiety. When she realized that no one had still yet touched her she opened her eyes and to her relief she saw a familiar figure standing before her. His back was face to her but she knew who he was.
.." Before I rip off all your heads! Just get lost..warna mujhe khud nahi pata mai tum sabka kya haal karunga ( He muttered dangerously while gulping their saliva they left away from there )
..He felt her arms wrapping around his chest and her head leaning on his shoulder. Sobbing hard she snuggled close to him while he turned around and took her in his embrace.
.." Abhi joh bhi kahoon tum sayad Sun nah pao..phir bhi keh deta hu..agar abhi tuhme kuch bhi hoh jata toh mera kya hota? I would have died away..( He whispered caressing her delicate body while she stood there feeling the warmth of him )
..He carried her inside in his arms while she was asleep snuggled to his chest. Placing her on bed he tucked the blanket and was about to leave when she stirred in sleep and opened her eyes slowly. They could feel their warm breathes as they were inches apart. Her eyes were sticked to him when his black thread slid out as it was hidden inside his shirt. She widened her eyes as she recognized the thread. Taking it on the tip of her fingers she caressed it softly while he sighed and he know she has recognized him also.
..Leaning away from her he turned to leave but she grabbed his sleeve tightly. He tilted his head and saw tears in her eyes. She moved closer to him while he turned and cupped her face lightly.
.." Ma..aa..( She tried to spoke but in vain. Her mouth was open but words weren't coming out. She struggled and struggled and after a lots of effort finally uttered to him)
.." Ma..nii..kkk? ( Her words came out in whisper questioning him while giving a weak smile and shedding tears he nodded caressing her face while her face flushed with tears )
..Placing her head lightly on his chest she cling to him while he lying down pulled her closer. Mumbling Maniks name continually she smiled inside him and he kissing her head caressed her delicate body. He was muttering his feelings to her knowing she won't be able to listen but conveying his feelings to her gave him sort of reliefs..he was letting his everything go before her.
..* Singer? * She asked through her signs and he nodded as they were sitting near window and sharing their evenings..things which were untold and things which she couldn't listen. She went into a deep thought while he clicked his fingers before her.
.." What..happened? ( He asked and she made a sad look with tears brimmed around her eyes )
..* I want to hear your voice Manik. Why I'm so helpless? * She asked through her signs while he smiled and cupping her face wiped away her tears.
.." You've already heard me Nandini..You've heard my feelings already ( This time he conveyed his feelings through his signs while she smiled and nodded at him caressing his hands over her face )
..* Manik jaisi mai hu..you're not ashamed of me right? * She asked and he lightly punched her cheeks. She pouted making a sad look.
.." You're stupid! Don't you dare..yesha sochne kai liye..tum jaisi hoh..bahut special hoh..you're my Nandini ( He mumbled with help of his signs while she hid inside him blushing hard )
..Manik was sleeping on his room when all of the sudden Cabir barged inside and started shaking him up. Frowning hard he fluttered oopened his eyes and glared at him.
.." Alya is going insane. Kuch kar warna pure Shimla mai aag laga degi ( Cabir muttered making Manik groan in anger. Barging out of his room he went to staircase and saw Alya shouting like a maniac at hall )
.." Alya for god sake calm down! Chup hoh jaa ( Mukti shouted while Alya was in no mood to stop. She was shouting clutching her hair and at the same time breaking all the things )
.." Yeah break! Break whatever you want! ( Manik came shouting while she went to him and grabbed his coller )
.." How could you! You know my feelings! Tuhme sab pata hai then how could love someone else? Kya kami hai mujhme? ( Alya cried and Manik palmed his face in frustration )
.." And tuhme pata hai that I don't care! Honestly till now I'm tolerating cause you're my friend. Just understand we can't be more than that ( He shouted pointing towards while she angrily pushed him away )
.." Ahh I don't want to understand anything! Manik Malhotra you got no one else but that middle class girl joh naa bol sakti hai naa sun sakti hai! Khud ka dhyaan toh rakh nahi sakti tuhmara kya rakhegi! ( She shouted and he taking a deep breathe came near her and gave a deadly glare )
.." You don't have to bother about it. Mujhse aur meri Nandini sai door nahi or else I'll forget that you're a girl and moreover my friend ( He muttered making her gulp hard. Then they heard Cabir's cough who was pointing towards the door where Nandini was standing staring at them with blank confused face.)
..Alya walked and pushing her harshly barged out of the house muttering curse on her. Composing herself Nandini gave a weak smile and walked away which hurted Manik a lot.
..Nandini came out of the gate wiping her tears away when all of the sudden she felt her trapped inside someone. It was Manik who had trapped her from behind hugging her like his teddy bear. She tried to get out of his grip but in vain. Keeping his head inside the crook of her neck he sobbed while tears started to trickle down her face. They stayed there as if time had stopped there for a moment.
..* You can't Nandini. You just can't.* She thought and then slowly freeing his hands from her she came out of him. He tried to hold her but she pushed him away and left crying like anything. Fisting his hands he turned around and thumped his foot angrily.
.." Kya baat hai beta? ( The old owner asked while mumbling nothing Nandini continued arranging the stuff. She looked paler than other days. The owner faced her and tapped her head lightly. Signalling towards outside the owner smiled while Nandini looked and saw Manik staring at her. She looked away as if she hadn't seen him while Manik chuckled looking at her. )
..Finishing her work she turned and blinked as she saw Manik standing before her instead of the old owner. She tried to walk but he blocked her way out placing his both hands on the wall. She gulped as he was leaning dangerously close to her.
.." Running away? From me? ( He asked through the signs while she stood blank. Gritting his teethes he gave a bit glare while she made a crying look )
..* Mai..tuhmare qabil..nahi hu* She conveyed and today her hands were shaking while giving the signs. He smirked and keeping the loose strands of her hair behind her ear he took her hand and placed it on his heart.
.." FEEL...( He mumbled and leaning towards her placed his lips near her ear while she frown in bit confusion )
.." I LOVE YOU...( He whispered and very next moment she felt his heart thumping loud. She felt like it was beating in rhythm of a music. Now she understood music was only meant for him. Though she couldn't hear his music but she could FEEL his music and his love too.)
..* I love you * She too let out a silent whisper and placed her head on his heart hugging him tightly while he smiled and hugged him back.
..The sun was ready to set. The sky was filled with red color. Town was exhausted and silent. Manik was driving quietly while Nandini busy playing with his fingers as their hands were entwined. His eyes then fell on something and instantly a smile crept around his face. He hopped out of the car and taking her he walked towards a direction. Nandini made a confused look  as Manik made her settled down on a rock. They were somewhere around woods.
..* Kya hua * She gave a sign while he stood up and went away only to come back with his guitar on his hands. She tried to figure out what exactly was happening. As he started to play with his guitar string the very next moment she noticed something glowing.
..* Fireflies! * She thought and her eyes twinkled as soon the placed started to cover with lots fireflies glowing around. She stood up and started to jump in joy.
..Oooh ho..
Tum ho..
.." Nandini! No need to hear! No need to speak! Bas mehsoos karo..dil se..just feel..it ( He mumbled placing his hand on his heart and continued to sing )
..Tum Ho Paas Mere
Saath Mere ho
Tum Yun..
Jitna Mehsoos Karoon Tumko
Utna hi Paa bhi loon..
..He sang around her who was busy laughing and playing with the starflies.
..Tum Ho Mere liye
Mere liye Hoh tum yun
Khud Ko main haar gaya
Tum ko..Tumko mai Jeeta hoon
Ooh ho..
Tum Hoh..
..He leaned over her and placed his head on her shoulder while letting out a silent giggle she ran away and showed her tongue playfully.
..Kahi Se, Kahi Ko..Bhi
Aao Bewajah Chale
Poocche Bina Kisi Se
Hum Mile..
..Wrapping his one hand around her neck from behind he kissed her temple while blushing and smiling she kept her hands on him and leaned back towards him.
..Bandishein Naa Rahi Koi Baaqi
Tum Ho..
Tum ho Paas Mere
Saath Mere Ho Tum Yun
Jitna Mehsoos Karoon Tumko
Utna hi Paa Bhi Loon
Oooh Ho Ho..
..She was inside his soft embrace closing her eyes while he was swinging them in slow rhythmic motion.
..Kis Tarah, Chheenega Aa
Mujhse Ye Jahaan Tuhme
Tum Bhi ho Main..
Kya Fiqar ab Hume..
..Slowly he leaned back on the soft grass with her above him. Cool breeze made way through them while she smiled and snuggled more cozily to him.
..Tum ho Mere Liye
Mere Liye..hoh Tum Yun
Khudko main Haar gaya
Tum Koh..Tumko mai Jeeta hu
Ooohh Hoo ho..
Tum Ho..
..As he finished his song there was a pause for a moment. Suddenly a firefly came and sat on the tip of Maniks nose. Holding her tummy she started to laugh while he too smiled and in a swift changing their position brought her under him.
.." Did you..FELT..my love? ( He asked placing her hand on his heart. She smiled and holding his another hand placed on her heart. Both could feel the rhythmic beats of their heart )
..* Yes..I FELT..( She conveyed her feelings while he smiled and leaning closer to her took her soft lips into him)
..Closing their eyes both kissed each other hungrily passionately and all the strong feelings which they hold for each other. And while for the fireflies..they glow even brightly fading away the darkness and CELEBRATING THEIR TRUE LOVE..
.." Wow..tere chehre par aajkal itna glow..I mean how? ( Cabir asked munching his food while Manik smiled to himself staring at the thread which she had gifted to him )
.." Tujhe jab yeh khaane waane koh chod kishi insan sai pyaar hoga na then you'll get to know. What's the feeling is dude! ( Manik mumbled while Cabir raised his eyebrows in astonishing way )
.." Guys we'll have to go Mumbai. Richard haath dhoke peeche pada hai. If we'll not do this concert then..( Mukti came with a panic face while Manik rolled his eyes away )
.." Manik aakhe mat ghuma! Already contract kai hisab sai you've missed many concerts. Agar tune yeh wala concert nahi kiya then woh hum par case kar dega! ( Mukti shouted and Manik glared at her )
.." She's right dude ( Cabir said giving a serious look while Manik nodded looking at them )
.." Just a month..( Manik mumbled showing his hand signs while Nandini smiled at him though she was hurt from inside as she had intuition what might happen in this one month without him )
..* Mai intezar karungi * She conveyed through her signs and then placed her hands on his hands. He giving a weak and went closer to her. Giving her one last kiss he sighed and turned away walking with a heavy while she stood there waving bye to him. The same scene which occurred 18 years ago.
..Manik was sitting with his head down. One long month was already over. Nandini was few steps away from him sleeping deep.
.." Leukemia? ( He whispered while the doctor nodded looking at his red face as he had been crying bad after knowing Nandini had been fainted and landed up in hospital with help of her old owner )
..She opened her eyes slowly and saw Manik sitting before her staring at her with a blank dull face. Tears welled up in her eyes as she knew now nothing his hidden from him. The truth of her Leukemia diseases which had already got know. She wanted to tell him and had arrived that day when then she had seen Alya and Manik fighting and she knew she was the cause reason. So she had to walk away.
..During the beautiful confession she wanted to share that things but couldn't hold up the guts to do so after seing so much love from Manik. She didn't got the guts to break his heart into million pieces.
.." Why? ( Manik muttered while she gave a weak smile letting the tears trickled down her face. Holding her ears she mumbled sorry.)
..He stared at her for a moment and then without a second pulled her into a passionate hug. She gasped for a moment as he was about to break her bones but then composing herself she smiling hug him back. The old owner took off her glasses and wiped away the tears which had occurred seing them in so much of deep love and pain.
..Manik walked slowly carrying Nandini in his back while she was in so much in relief feeling the warmth of him. It had been already few weeks passed away and Nandini had wished to visit the place where Manik had introduced her to the fireflies.
..As he placed her on the same rock the place started to glow as fireflies started to emerged out.
..* Wanna dance? * Nandini with smiling asked through her signs while Manik nodded and picked her up in his arms.
..She snuggled close to him while he started moving slowly. It was a precious for them. The feeling of being together was greater than anything. Memories since their childhood came across them and Manik was already in tears.
.." Tuhme yaad hai? The first time I saw you? Bheegi hue..muh latki hue..all because of my car ( He chuckled while Nandini was busy feeling his heart )
.." 18 long years..Maine kabhi socha nahi hum sayad kabhi mil payenge..par hum mile..cause this was in our destiny ( He muttered swinging her while she snuggled more to him )
..He kept on blabbering while she kept on feeling his heart and the fireflies kept on glowing. Then he stopped in mid as he felt her grip being loosen. His heart ache and he stood there until he hand got slipped away down in the air and the fireflies around them started to fade away their light.
.." Nandini..( He muttered tapping his cheek but no response. He knew it was over but he wanted to know it )
.." Nandini..( He again muttered this time in more pleading way but again no response. He couldn't see the twinkles in her eyes as it turned completely blank nor he could feel her heartbeat as it got completely stopped )
..Cabir Mukti and even Alya this time. They were standing in tears and looking at their friend who was lost staring at Nandini's picture.
.." Manik..ab aage kya karna hai ( Cabir asked while Manik stood up quietly placing the picture away and walked passed by them. Cabir tried to stopped him but Mukti blocked his way nodding in no )
.." This place ( Manik muttered crying hard and rolling his eyes around. He kept his hand on heart and gritted his teethes )
.." Sirf apni dil ki dhadkan mehsoos hoti hai..tuhmari dhadkan pata nahi kaha chali gayi Nandini ( He whispered and tried to find her heartbeats inside him but in vain. Then memories started flashing before him. The first time he saw her in road..in school..the way he tear her teddy away..their first hug..goodbye note and black thread..accident meet after 18 years..confession everything )
.." Can't live without you ( He whispered opening his eyes and suddenly he got hit hard by a van. With a thud he felt on ground and blood started oozing out but instead of pain there was a smile in his face. The smile of content that he's going back to his Nandini )
.." I'm coming..( Whispering his last words and remembering their memories he closed his eyes in relief and content )
..They came running and saw ambulance with cops around. There was bit hustle and bustle going around. Then they approached near them and saw Manik lying dead on ground coated in bloods. Mukti moved back away while Alya knelt down with her mouth opened. Cabir clutched his hair while a cop came and tapped his shoulder. Suddenly Cabir realize something and knelt before Alya who was crying brutally.
.." Remember this place guys? ( He muttered while Alya and Mukti stared at him with a confused look )
.." Pehli baar jab Nandini ki cycle aake hamare Car sai takrayi thi..( He muttered while they frown as they realized it was the same place )
.." Aur yahi woh jagah jab..Manik nai pehli baar Nandini koh dekha thaa bachpan mai ( Cabir said smiling at Manik while Alya bursted out even more and took Cabir in a tight hug. Mukti palmed her mouth and let tears trickled down at the same time giving a weak smile)
.." Kya kismat lekar paida huye..aur phir chale bhi gaye ( Cabir muttered and stood up holding Alya while Mukti joined them and they stood there staring at Manik)
..Love is something which necessarily do not need to prove anything in anyway. It's not necessary to say how deep your love or hear from your beloved how deep it is. If love is felt only then it's done. Feeling of true love is something if which you got to feel then you got everything. It's not necessary true lovers to live together forever. Love is something which do not connect bodies but connect the Souls. It's a connection of souls. People come..live and die but soul is believed to be live forever. So what if Manik and Nandini couldn't live..someday by something they eventually had to die. One cannot change the universal fact. Whether it's now or then that they had to die..their soul was sure to be together either in this world or that world. If god has connected their souls then he hasn't then he hasn't that tough heart that  he'll ever put them apart.
And another fairytale books last page got turned over...I'm not in any verbs of saying anything. I know maybe it isn't up to the mark but..Just read and convey how it was..