NEXT DAY MANAN'S BIRTHDAY

MURTHY MANSION

The days going went so on. Everyone acted as if nothing was special in the house. The elder went behind Nandini to show that they missed her a lot while behind the scene they were preparing for the little monsters birthday bash. Nandini literally got Manan to convince that she forgot that it was his birthday which was disappointing him very badly. Now talking about the afternoon, Nandini asked Aryaman to take all the kids to some malls and keep them busy till 5 in the evening. Now lets see what is happening in the kitchen.

KITCHEN

All the ladies were busy preparing for the feast in the mansion. They were now doing the final touches for the wide spread of meals on the table. Nandini was giving some final touches to the cake when she heard her dear husband cry out. She turned around and saw him and the kitchen door. If one would look at him now they would definitely tell that a small baby boy was standing at the door asking for his mom's help.

Manik's shirt was half tucked and half not tucked. His coat was shabbily on his shoulders whereas their buttons on the cuffs were not buttoned. His shirts buttons were not done properly while his handkerchief on his shirt pocket was about to fall. His tie was left around his neck without being knotted. Talking about his shoes, the laces weren't tied. And about his hair, it looked as if it were a birds nest.

All the ladies giggled at him except for Nandini who was trying her best to not start laughing. Manik glared at the giggling women, who soon cleared the premises to get ready for the party. As soon as they left the place, Manik came and stood in front of Nandini and said grumpily.

Manik: stop controlling your laughter and help me tying this stupid tie. Because of it everything got messed up.

Nandini: okay baba, I will help you.

With this she slowly started undoing his shirt buttons but got stopped by Manik who was acting as if his virginity was out of hook.

Manik (acting scared): what.... Are you doing ma'am, I only asked you to handle my tie.

Nandini (lightly hitting on his shoulders): Natak band karo. Let me do your shirt first or else I won't be able to do your tie.

With this she continued to undo his shirt and then fixed it up. Then she did his tie and placed his coat properly. He buttoned by the caffs and then placed the handkerchief neatly. Now she was about to bend down to do his shoes when Manik stopped her.

Manik: No you are not doing that. There are 2 big reasons for not doing that.

Nandini (smiling): and what is that?

Manik: first one, you are my wife and you shouldn't bend over your husband for any reason and the second thing is that you are pregnant and it isn't good for you to bend.

Nandini: wow... how did you know about that.

Manik (smiling with proud): Internet you know.

Nandini: okay then get to your room and do other preparations as the kids are coming in half an hour. Aryaman said that they have already started from the mall.

Manik (saluting her): okay then wiffy as you as so.

With this Manik left with a smiling Nandini behind. She was already ready for the event with a beautiful gown which made her look no less than a celebrity. She was about to move out of the kitchen, when she got a phone call. The caller ID was someone she didn't like at all or in other words hated it. She had to pick up the call.

Nandini: what is it?

Karan: who who.... Chill baby. I just called you for 2 main reasons.

Nanidni (angrily): what is it?

Karan: well the 1st thing is that which your son on my behalf also.

Nandini: my son doesn't need your well wishes. And I wouldn't your bad eyes on him.

Karan: oh my little angle, why do you have to get so hyper. Anyways the second thing is that I want you to meet me at my place today.

Nandini: no I won't...

Karan: oh yes you would baby. If you love your son then you would come to see me.

Nandini: are you trying to blackmail me?

Karan: I am not trying to blackmail you sweetheart, I am blackmailing you. You had already seen my little trailer in your dear house. Do you want to see the entire movie in this auspicious day. By the way, I didn't bring your entire family from India to here simply.

Nandini: what do you mean? They were brought here my Manik. It was his surprise.

Karan: Nandini baby, why are you so navy. I was the one who told your dear family to come here and make you happy not your husband. They just passed the information of their arrival to your husband and made him to not give you the tinniest hint of it. So now yo decide, you want to see you families destruction or spend the night with me. Only one night and then everything is over between you and me.

Nandini: okay then I will come. But you must keep your words. Pass me your location. I will be there at 9pm.

Karan: that's like a good women. See you there soon.

With this Karan cut the call. God only knew what was coming up in her life.

AT 5 IN THE GRAND HALL OF THE MANSION

Each and every corner of the house was light up with all sorts of lights. Not even a single corner din't have a balloon. Music was being played at the back and now it was time for the little celebration.

Nandini: Guys Aryaman said that they are nearing the gate so we must hide now and someone switch off the lights.

OUTSIDE THE MANSION

Manan: uncle, why am I wearing this new jeans and shirt?

Aryaman: my god son, why do you ask so many questions. Now just get in the mansion we will be at your heels. Your mom might be worried about you.

Manan (under his breath): no she wouldn't be. She doesn't even remember my birthday after this stupid Malhotra entered her life. She would have probably forgotten my presence.

With this went ahead and opened the mansion door.

INSIDE THE MANSION

The entire mansion was dark. Not even a single light was on. He moved slowly in and felt something on his leg. He picked it up. It was a balloon and something was written on it. It said "YOUR TIME HAS COME". What did that mean? Ignoring the words he went ahead in the direction of a burning candle. Not just one by around 10 of them. As soon as he reached the place, eh realised that there was a table and on it was not just candles but a cake.

And then suddenly the lights gets on and everyone screamen't happy birthday. That's when he realised that everything he did or saw today made scene. They were pretending to not know about his birthday. He now turned to the direction of the sound. Someone was singing. Not a birthday song but a song which was very much interesting and had a great message inside it. The person who was singing was none other than his dad, Manik. That's when it struck to him that he was to by angry at this man. But something in him sad that he shouldn't be angry and he did the same. Kicked out his rage and gave in for the song.

Chhote chhote tamashe
Jaise paani batashe
Haathon se naa jaane de

(Small little dramas, like paanipuri/gol gappe don't let them go from your hands.)

Haule haule jharokhe
Chal khole khushi ke
Thodi hawa to aane de
Dabe dabe paaon
Zara chale aao
Ye pal milenge kahan

(Come, let's open the windows of happiness slowly, let some fresh air come in. come here tiptoe, where else would you find these moments...)

Ye zindagi.. hai aur kya..
Ik chutkula hans de zara
Khafa khafa kyun hai tu

(What is this life, but a joke, so laugh a little. Why are you angry, upset?)

Chhote chhote tamashe
Jaise paani batashe
Haathon se naa jaane de

Haule haule jharokhe
Chal khole khushi ke
Thodi hawa to aane de
Ra ta ta ta..

(With this Manik danced around and went and stood in front of him and made a lot of funny faces which ultimately made Manan to laugh.)

Thodi thodi jora jori
Thodi thodi chori shori kar lein
Bholi bhali pyari pyari
Yaadein saari jholi mein aa bhar lein (x2)

(Have a little pull and push, a little stealing, come, fill a lot of innocent, lovely memories in our bags..)

Ye zindagi.. hai aur kya..
Ik chutkula hansde zara
Khafa khafa kyun hai tu

Chhote chhote tamashe
Jaise paani batashe
Haathon se naa jaane de

Haule haule jharokhe
Chal khole khushi ke
Thodi hawa to aane de
Ra ta ta ta..

(With this make got Manan to dance and got him to stand near the birthday cake. He again did some funny faces and in return, Manan too did some funny faces.)

Khatte meethe aamon jaise
Pedon se aa lamhe saare todein
Resha resha dhaaga dhaaga
Dilon ki ye moti maala jodein (x2)

(Come, let's pluck sweet and sour mango-like moments... fibre to fibre, thread to thread, let's join the pearl rosary of hearts together..)

Ye zindagi.. hai aur kya..
Ik chutkula hansde zara
Khafa khafa kyun hai tu

Chhote chhote tamashe
Jaise paani batashe
Haathon se naa jaane de

Haule haule jharokhe
Chal khole khushi ke
Thodi hawa to aane de

As soon as the song ended Manik knelt down and pulled his own ears and made a puppy face.

Manik: Every person makes some mistakes and some mistakes might be too big. But I assure you that such mistakes wouldn't be repeated ever. I never think before my actions. That's one default since my birth. And from now on I promise to correct it. So do you accept my apology.

Everyone in the crowd was screaming and telling Manan to say a yes. Manan looked away from Manik and thought for a bit. At that moment Nandini stepped forward and stood beside Manik.

Nandini: Manan, it was Manik who planned all this for the party. He wanted to do this so that he could as for your forgiveness. Please forgive him. You know, I can't kneel down because of this tinny little thing inside me. Otherwise I would have knelt down and also ask forgiveness for him.

Manan (went up to Nandini): no mom you don't have to, I love you a lot and you needn't ever kneel down. And one more thing, Mr. Malhotra, I mean dad you did all this for my forgiveness. So I am ready to forget all the past and start fresh. So family.

Manik (smiling): yes family...

With this the three of them hug each other and the rest cheer. Soon the party went on with a lot of games. Now it was 9 Nandini called of for the party and sent all the elders except for Manik, back to their rooms. She instructed kaka to start cleaning up.

Nandini: now kids, since you didn't get some private time so you can play and Manik you also stay with them. And Manik, I have to go to my friend Tessa's house for some pending work. You be with them.

Manik: why today, go tomorrow na.

Nandini: Manik, it is really important that's why.

Manik: then I will drop you.

Nandini: why do you have to take so much of stress. Driver is there na, I will go and stay with her for the night and return by dawn.

Manik: why staying their for the night.

Nandini: because I am sure that I would come really late then I wouldn't be able to sleep. So I will stay for the night.

Manik (kissing her forehead): take care and call me when you reach.

Nandini (smiling): sure.

With this Nandini left for the address given by Karan.

PRECAP: AT KARAN'S PLACE.

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WITH LOADS OF LOVE, GAYATHRI.