Everyone had arrived in Murthy Mansion Garden. The preparations of the party had been done by Abhi. It was a cozy family time as per Nandini's liking. She never liked big parties on her birthday. She always wanted this day to be celebrated with the family. So everytime it was just Murthys, Boses , Deshmukhs and Shergills and this year the Malhotras are also added.

The elders had returned by afternoon and found out all the things that had happened and had been very happy to know that Nandini was getting back to music. While here Raj and Neyo had been informed about everything by Cabir. They were shocked to know how much that innocent soul had to suffer and were proud of Manik for being with his love at every step.

So coming back to the party, all were enjoying when Nandini came with Navya giggling on something. Listening to her giggles Manik turned towards her to get rooted to his place. Indeed she was looking like a Diva in the beautiful dress that Yug had gifted her.

She walked into the little party when everyone shouted a Happy Birthday to her. With a glowing face and wide smile on her face, she first took blessings from all the elders. Then she came to her siblings who just without waiting a second jumped on her and engulfed her in a group hug laughing while all others also laughed at them. Fab 5 were just looking at them admiring their bond. She then went to Kumudh who hugged and dropped a light kiss on her forehead saying Happy Birthday. Then suddenly the two little Munchkins Shubham and Harsha hugged her knees shouting Happy Birthday Boo/Bui. She bend down and kissed their cheeks saying Thank you. She then walked to the grumpy looking Saanchi who was sitting near the table looking at the ground. She sat on her knees in front of her and said

Nandini:(cutely) Kya hua Mummy-to-be? Why so grumpy grumpy?

Saanchi:(with an angry pout) You forgot me and went to him first.(pointing at Anant who looked all shocked) I dont like him.

Nandini: Hawww! Why so? Ab kya kiya unhone?

Saanchi: (with a crying face) He didnt allow me to have icecream. He is bad.

All were going aww on this cute complain while Anant slapped his forehead.

Nandini: Hawww. Ye to bahut galat baat hai. Dont worry Bhabi , I will give you icecream ok? And we will also not talk to him.

Saanchi smiled widely and hugged Nandini while Anant made a bad face making all laugh at his cost.

Saanchi:(suddenly back to chirpy mode) Happy Birthday Nandu!

Nandini:(laughing at her cuteness) Thank you.

She got up and walked to Fab 5 who were standing there admiring the family. Mukti and Aliya hugged her and Dhruv gave her a side hug. Then Cabir took her in a brotherly embrace and kissed her head. Then it was only Manik left who just hugged her lightly and kissed her forehead wishpering

Manik: Stay happy like this always.

Nandini smiled widely at him which reflected on his face immediately.

Suddenly Harsha shouted

Harsha : Bui cake cut karo na!

The cake was brought in by Jeevika and seeing it Nandini had happy tears in her eyes. How much efforts they have taken to make it special for her? Wiping her tears off Yug gave her a forehead kiss and all these moments were captured by Vishal.

(Imagine 28 in place of 21 and Nandini in place of Taylor)

Nandu cut the cake and fed her siblings first. They were all enjoying when they heard a voice which snatched the floor beneath her feet.

Voice: Mujhe cake nahin khilaogi Princess?

All turned to the owner of the voice and anger was what took its place in everyone's eyes except Nandini who was still standing frozen. She had not turned. Or may she was scared to turn around thinking that she would break again if she looked at him.

Voice: Kya princess. Meri jaan bachai tumne par phir mujhe dekhne ek baar bhi nahin ayi? Aur aaj apna birthday celebrate kar rahi ho aur mujhe hi nahin bulaya?

Viren:(gritting his teeth) Shut up Vivek Murthy. What are you even doing here? Tumhari himmat kaise hui is ghar mein kadam rakhne ki?

Vivek:(smirking) Waise ye mera bhi ghar hai bade bhaiya.

Vinay:(shouting) Nahin! Ye tumhara ghar nahin hai! Dafa ho jao yahan se!

Vivek: Aise kaise Papa? Zara mujhe apne beti se to mil lene do.

He started walking towards Nandini when he was blocked by Abhi and Vishal who came in his way and soon all the siblings joined them forming a wall infront of Nandini who was now being held in tight embrace by Manik who didnt want her to fall apart once again. Even Fab4 came and stood beside them fully showing their support.

To say Vivek was not shocked by this reaction would be a lie as he was shocked and even shook at his place for a moment. But then maintaining his smirk he started again.

Vivek: Wah! Kya pyaar hai! Par ek baar meri pyaari bitiya, ye jaan lo ki tum iss ehsan ki hakdaar hi nahin ho. Tumhari zindagi mein to khushi likhi hi nahin gayi hai. Ye jo kuch bhi tumhe mila hai na ek din tumse chhin jayega.

Nandini clutched Manik more tightly. Manik could not take it any more.

Manik:(yelling) Shut up. Ek shabd bhi aur apne mun se nikala na toh main ye bhul jaunga ki aap mujhse bade hain. ( Shut up! Not a word from your mouth. Else I'll forget that you're elder to me.)

Vivek: Achha? Itna pyaar karte ho iss ladki se? ( Really? So much in love with this girl?)

Manik: Nandini mere liye kya hai ye aap nahin samajh sakte. Kyunki aap sachha pyaar kya hota hai, ye kabhi jaan hi nahin paaye. To please hame apne haal pe chhod dijie aur dafa ho jaiye yahan se. ( You won't ever understand what Nandini is for me. Because you could never understand what true love is. So please. Leave us on our own and get lost from here.)

He so wanted to beat the shit out of Vivek and so did all the other boys but they stopped themselves because they didnt want Nandu to get scared. Even Shubham and Harsha were present their.

Looking at his plan of breaking Nandini getting failed, Vivek looked at everyone and then his gaze rested on Manik.

Vivek: You are gonna regret it Manik. This girl is a bad omen. Ye kisi ki nahin ho sakti. Tum bhi pachtaoge. ( She can't be anyone's. You'll also regret.)

Saying this he turned and started walking out when he stopped hearing

Nandini:(coldly) Stop there Mr. Murthy.

Finallllllllyyyy........

Phew......

Done.......

Sorry for being so late but seriously guys I just cant help it.

So now pata nahin maine kya crap likha hai? Please maaf kardo is ke liye.

Sibling's bond?

Nandu's look?

Saanchi?

Vivek murthy?

Manik's retort?

Why do you think Nandu stop Vivek?

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