• They asked "why stars fascinates me so much?".. I answered because "He resides there".. •

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Nandini's happiness has really crossed all the boundaries previous night, it's like she got the whole universe happiness in just one night. Love is like that only, it brings gleam in your world and make your world shine like never before.

If on one hand Nandini has realised her feelings, then on the other hand Manik is still in dilemma, one side he really wants to be with her all the time but on the other side he is running away from his own feelings and it's only because he can't afford to loose her once again, it's like after crossing the fire of ocean he is with her and certainly he has passed zillions of tests just to be with her.

• I learned to love but in bad manner, there is only your painting all over my heart's banner.. •

Press conference:

The whole media is waiting for the two most dazzling and promising stars to make the entry in the courtyard. The beautiful sunny day has welcomed the gleam on earth with open arms as if this gleam is much needed to safely cover the whole planet from the darkness of nights.

They all noticed Manik and Nandini walking together, surprisingly! Tightly holding hands of one another.

Journalist 1 : "Seems like something very serious is brewing between these two.."..He murmured in the ear of one of his associate, while looking at MaNan who are officially only Manik and Nandini right now.

Journalist 2 : "If you really love your job then keep your mouth shut, we are here to cover the launch party of khamoshiyan so it's better if we concentrate only on it."..he warned him openly while eyeing MaNan who are walking with a never leaving smile on their faces and especially Nandini is glowing more than anything.

Journalist 1 : "But it's a spicy news.."..He tried to counter question but his associate instantly shut him down by giving a deadly glare.

Journalist 2 : "Dude, he is The Manik Malhotra whom you're talking about, don't go on his sweet innocent smiling face, he has the power to ruin your whole career on the click of fingers.  So my dear friend I suggest you to do your work and don't poke your nose in his personal space besides you don't want your job in your hand. One more thing, he has already given red slip to whole Media and if this time anything get printed on newspaper especially about him dating Nandini Murthy then I don't think he'll even let us live on this planet. Got that?"..He explained everything in his clear accent which eventually adopted by his colleague, meanwhile MaNan took the seat in front of media and all settled down.

Manik : "Thank you very much for being so enthusiastic about the album we're launching this evening.."..His soft, smooth tone brought a big smile on their faces while Nandini is still holding his hand beneath the table and not even for once he tried to take his hand off but he himself loving her this gesture.

Reporter 1: "Sir it's our pleasure, anything coming from your end is mesmerizing so how can we won't be the queue."..He answered Manik and Nandini noticed that he has not only earned name and fame but he has also earned respect in the industry.

Reporter 2 : "Sir please enlighten us about your upcoming album, apart from the title name we've no information."..He questioned him while eyeing both of them, and Manik looked at Nandini with a big smile from always he has dreamt of this day, she sitting next to him and accompanying him in the journey of his life.

Manik : "As the name gives the idea I would like to throw some light on it. Khamoshiyan is the album which talks about the silence, unsaid emotions, unheard words, and most importantly never confessed love.."..He said last line looking at Nandini and his this love filled stare didn't went unnoticed by the eagle eye of Media people but none uttered even a word.

• Sun shines and sets with you, Life starts with you and ends on you. •

Meanwhile everyone is busy capturing the most soulful moment and the two love birds are totally lost in their own world, the way they both are staring in each other's eyes anyone can feel the depth of their perpetual love.

Rj, Kajal, Dhruv, Mukti, Navya and Cabir everyone is present there and looking at the duo with pure love. But still there is one person who is looking at them with uncertainty in eyes and that person is none other than Cabir. Although Cabir didn't protested against the decision of Mukti but still deep down in his heart he still don't believe on Manik and not ready to forgive for the sins he committed in past.

Navya : "They look so good together isn't it?"...she asked to cabir while looking at MaNan whereas Cabir is still lost in his thoughts.

Cabir : "It's not necessary Navya that the two who look good together can be good life partners as well, It's not any game but it's life and we need to be practical in this regard.."..he answered with only anger and pain in his voice. Navya looked at him shockingly by his sudden answer.

Navya : "Can't you forgive him?"..she murmured and now he looked at her with a straight NO in his eyes.

Cabir : "Excuse me!"..he walked out of the scene while Navya tried to stop him but he didn't stopped.

• No story end abruptly, all dies with slow poison only.. •

Manik : "Are you all having more question?"..he asked after breaking the eye contact reluctantly.

Reporter 1 : "Sir you never signed any contract with anyone from the industry till yet then why sudden change?"..he asked being curious and Nandini looked at Manik for a honest answer.

Manik : "Change is a rule of universe and moreover the place beside me was empty till yet because this place was waiting for someone special.."..his last line made all of them stunned and Nandini was understatement.

Reporter 2 : "So you mean to say she is that someone special?"..he asked with a grin and Nandini was blushing profusely but still waiting for his answer.

Manik : "I think your questions are done so we should wrap it here only.."....instead of answering the question he deliberately ignored it.

Reporter 1 : "Sir can we you both sing together before the album launch, just for your millions of fans."...he asked with a smile and Manik instantly looked at Nandini as she held his hand more tightly.

Nandini : "We will.."..she answered on his behalf with a smile while looking at him. And for that smile he can die happily then it's just singing which is actually gifted by her only to him.

Manik : "We will..."..he complied while gazing in her eyes and her heart started beating at the fastest pace.

hmm, hmmm...

Chhuteya na chhute mose
Rang tera dholna
Ik tere baajo dooja
Mera koi mol na
Bolna mahi bolna
Bolna mahi bolna..

He started singing with his eyes closed, while she is looking at him only. His every word gave her the indication of his love for her, but she want to listen it clearly from him. She is craving for the confession of his love and now it's becoming more difficult for her to keep her feelings in her heart.

Hmm… aa…

Tere liye aaya main toh
Tere sang jaana
Dholna ve tere naal
Jindri bitavaan..

He opened his eyes with a smile and looked at her whereas her eyes are stuck on him only and he can feel the intensity, passion in her eyes. The words escaping from his mouth causing goosebumps all over her body and she is able to listen his never confessed love..

Kadi naiyo chhodna
Ishq di dor na
Saare chhad jaayen maahi
Tu na chhodna
Bolna mahi bolna
Bolna mahi bolna..

He placed his other hand on their entwined one and brought it up beneath the table in the light, everyone is looking at the much in love couple like a silent spectator whereas Nandini is surprised to listen the words he sung at the end..

Hmm…

Tere sang hasna main
Tere sang rona
Tujhme hi rehna main
Tujhme hi khona..

She started singing in her soulful tone while holding his hand in her without giving damn to the media people who are busy in capturing their every single move..

Dil mein chhupa ke tujhe
Dil naiyo kholna
Marke bhi maahi tosey
Munh na modna
Bolna mahi bolna
Bolna mahi bolna..

She is looking at him and singing like she mean every single word of it and his soul is totally in her captivate, her eyes are casting spell on his heart which is already a submissive to her. Today the spark in her eyes are giving him a feel that she is made for him and she is more than willing to be a part of his world but little did she knew that this handsome man has made her his center of world.

He was so lost in her serene beauty that he didn't even realized when she stopped singing and when they both received the standing ovation from the whole crowd present over there..

• Love has the power to snatch away your sanity, it can change a devil into angel totally... •

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Manik is standing in his garden all alone, after the press conference meet Nandini retired to her home as they all are require to meet in evening and there is still so much to do on her part.

Manik is recalling all the events that took place this morning, during the press conference and that memory has successfully built an aura all around him which is only providing peace and happiness to his inner soul master.

"Hi!"..He heard a manly voice which brought him back to the practical world, he instantly turned around to find the owner of that known voice and as soon as his eyes met the owner they became teary unknowingly.

Manik : "Cabir!"..He muttered silently with only pain in his eyes, in his tone. His eyes are filled with tears and there is lump built in his throat.

Cabir : "how are you?"..He asked while looking here and there whereas Manik's eyes are stuck on him only. After a year gap is a able to talk with him, and the last time they talked was only because of Nandini.

Manik : "Is this formality is remain between us Cabir?"..He is on the verge of crying and his shattered tone is proving that only.

Cabir instantly looked at him with the same pain in his eyes which is in Manik's eyes right now, although Cabir is hell mad at Manik but he can't ignore the fact that he still loves him and cares for Manik just like before.

Cabir : "I think this new dimension has been created by you only."..He curtly replied which pricked in Manik's heart.

• The pain of separation from your love ones is like under going the open heart surgery without anaesthesia.. •

Manik : "Right! But am glad we are standing here and talking for a change.."..There is a weak smile playing on his lips and cabir can feel that pain in his eyes.

Cabir : "So Mukti has forgiven you and you and Nandini are doing good. You must be very happy about your victory after all Manik Malhotra never play to loose.."..Their is only fire and anger in his tone which didn't went unnoticed by Manik.

Manik laughed sardonically and then looked at Cabir with a wry smile.

Manik : "The one you're talking about, is not alive anymore and the one you are talking to, you don't know him at all.."..His straight forward answer made cabir speechless, he can see the changes in his body language, in his eyes, in him but still he isn't ready to believe.

Cabir : "Visuals can be deceptive and you yourself has proved all of us.."..He commented with pure hatred in his eyes which is very difficult on Manik's part to bear.

Manik : "Even if I die right now you won't believe me and I won't beg you to believe on my words or my actions but I suggest you to believe on your heart this time. "..his eyes are pleading for mercy but his tone is proving the confidence in his soul which has been built only after Nandini stepped back in his world.

Cabir : "Should I believe on my that heart which said to me 4 years back that Manik can be anything but a villain of someone's life? Should I believe on my heart which wasn't ready to accept the ugliest face of yours?, Can I really believe on my that heart which always loved you like a brother and was dying every second to hug you once again while you were enjoying your stardom? "..His voice trailed off as tears fell down from his eyes unknowingly and Manik felt every bit of pain in his tone.

Manik : "I miss you Cabir, I miss us"..He honestly commented while Cabir still looking at him with uncertainty.

Cabir : "I can't forgive you Manik not untill my heart is ready to believe on the honesty in your eyes. I just came over here to tell you that dare you play with her emotions this time because this time you'll face the worst side of me. Remember that.."..He threatened her blankly and Manik looked at him amusingly.

Manik : "You know what, you are the best friend anyone can have. Whenever I look at Mukti and you I feel like Nandini is the luckiest​ person alive on this planet. I wish I can have that same luck, and don't worry about her. I am no harm to her but I'll be her Savior, you have no idea what she means to me, she is the reason of my existence Cabir, the only Reason because of whom am still breathing.."..He answered with a smile and cabir saw the honesty dripping from his every word but he isn't in the state to believe, he looked at him accusingly and Manik too stare back in his eyes.

• Don't look at me like I committed some crime, I just called what's mine.. •

Manik : "It's okay Cabir, I know you can't believe me and you shouldn't be blamed for this uncertainty. But don't worry about Nandini, Manik can die but won't make her cry. "..He said last line with such passion that it shocked cabir, he gave a last look to Manik and left from there without saying anything while Manik still standing there with a smile and tears in his eyes.

Manik : "I was craving to hug you bro, am sure one day you'll see the changes in me and that day I won't let you go.."..There is some new confidence in his tone which was lost in all these years...

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I think am not going to increase the pace of this story 😈😈😋😋, because am enjoying this as everything is making sense and if I'll rush the updates then am sure this small small moments will not be there which is surely the main essence of this story. 😍😍

So I hope am not boring you people which surely am not 😈😈..

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