"Nanhi! Nanhi bata rha hun main jaisey hi maine tumhey padka. Tum dekhna study table sey utney nhi dunga.", Manik shouted looking around for her who effortlessly hid in the last room of the floor. Giggling on her victory, she thought, "Lagta hai monstu issi side aa rha hai! Mereko chupna hoga!"

She looked around and found the cupboard which was too tall for her but with the help of the chair and small stools she climbed it and sat above it. The only problem was the arrangement she did while climbing. If Manik sees it, he can easily catch her. But pushing her luck, she hoped Manik wouldn't catch her.

Manik came inside and was about to leave the room which made her happy. But to her bad luck, his eyes fell on the arrangement and his eyes followed the destination of the path where she gave a toothy grin. He narrowed his eyes and said, "You naughty little brat kid!"

She giggled and said, "You can't catch me!"

He made a 'no-one-can-save-you' smirk and replied, "You seriously think so, baby?"

His smirk made her nervous but acting brave, she said, "Of course! Yes, you're tall, but I'm taller than you now! If you'll try to climb here toh main gir sakti hun and yo---", she couldn't complete because Manik caught her waist standing on a chair and said, "Kuch kah rhi thi, baby?"

She made a bad face because now that he has caught her, she can't escape.
"Monstuu!", she cried.

"Monstuuu!", he mimicked her and carefully pulled her down, "Chalo! No bahana now! Padhney baith jao!"

Tapping her foot in annoyance, she followed him rather he dragged her.

While going back, they heard Mukti shouting, "I'm asking you something! Where the fuck were you? Who is she?"

"Mukti! There's no one!"

"Manik told me everything Abhi! So shut it! You can't fool me!", she shouted and Manik frowned as he heard his name. Nandini looked at them and then at Manik who was about to knock the door.
She gulped nervously and tried to run but Manik gave her stern eyes as he thought she's trying to escape.
Mukti and Abhi looked at them as Manik knocked.

"Manik! Acha hua tu aa gya! Avi sari sachai bahar aa jayegi!", Mukti said glaring at Abhi.
"What sachai?", Manik Ahmed confusingly.
"Bhai! Tuney kiskey saath mereko dekh liya jo Mukti itna gussa kar rhi hai! Mainey toh sala kitney saalo sey iskey dar say apney female colleague sey b thik sey baat nhi kiya!", Abhi asked and tried to move towards Manik but Mukti punched his back and he stood at his place.
"Wait! Maine? Kya bol rhe ho tmlog? Koi clearly bolega!", Manik said while Nandini tried to free her hand but stopped when he gave her glare.
Showing her mobile, Mukti said, "Iss chat ki baat kar rhi hu Manik! You messaged me about the girl! But Abhi is denying everything!"
Manik looked at the chat.

He frowned and said, "It's not me!!"
"What? What do you mean by it's not you?", Mukti asked confusingly.
"It's not me, Mukti!! I never messaged you this! Wait I'll show you!", He said and took his mobile out to show her.
He opened his dm and frowned looking at the chat, "Wait! How this--"
All looked at each other in confusion.
"I told you, Mukti! I'm innocent! But you punished me!", Abhi pouted.
"Sshh! Abhi! Stop cribbing! Manik, if it's not you then who did this? Did someone hai your account?", Mukti asked him.
"No Mukti! I have changed my password recently and have checked the devices where my account is active.! "
"Mukti! In sab pit toh main gaya na!", Abhi cried.
Nandini laughed on him and said, "You deserve it!"
All eyes turned to her while her eyes widen on her words. Manik raised his eyebrows and pointed towards the chat. She gave a nervous grin.

Returning her smile in a sarcastic rest, Manik asked her, "Yeh chat apney kiya hai na, baby?"

She nodded in no but looking at his eyes she nodded in yes.

Mukti and Abhi was shocked.
"But why?", Abhi asked her.
"Kyunki apke wajah sey mereko daant lagi Monstu sey! Maine badla liya!", She said and started crying on her kand.

"Babygirl! I love you and care for you! Isliye Manik ko batana jaruri tha! And I'm sorry if you felt bad!", Abhi apologized.
But it made her cry more, she nodded in no and said between her cries, "Nanhi sorry h! I was wrong! Meri wajah sey aap dono ka bada jhagda ho jata! I'm sorry! Main bas may kar rhi thi! I love you too!"

Mukti and Abhi went all aww on her and both kissed her forehead hugging her tightly.
"It's ok, Baby! Let's start fresh! Agli baar agar Abhi ney yaa kisi ney tujhey daant lagwai toh tu sidha mery pass aana! I'll see them!", Mukti said wiping her tears.

Nandini nodded in yes and looked at Manik who was looking at all her drama folding his hand to his chest.

She made a sorry face but he ignored it and said, "I'm sorry guys! This will never happen again!"

"Chal na! Bada aaya! Agar bachi ko kuch bole na fir tujhey bateygy!", Mukti said which he royally ignored.

"Padhney chaley, Nandini? Yaa aur b kuch karna hai?", Manik asked her and all looked at him in shock.

"Monstu!", Nandini whispered in disbelief.

"Off to your room, Malhotra!" , He said and without arguing she went to their room.