Neyonika stood up and moves to kitchen to bring ice cream for everyone. She comes back with a butler who brought the ice cream bowls and starts giving out to everyone. Neyonika smiles at the butler and took a sit beside Ishita.

The elders sat there discussing about Manan engagement. Manik and Nandini decided to have an engagement ceremony then wedding within few months. The elders are going to call the pandit and find out good dates to get engaged and marriage.

Neil looks at Avni who was talking to Nandini while having ice cream. He looks at his brother who was eying Nandini while having his own ice cream.

Neil : mom. You guys are discussing about the engagements. Can we go and sit in garden?

Hearing Neil's voice Manik proudly smiles at his brother thoughts and looks at his mother. Neyonika looks at her sons who looks desperate to leave. She chuckles and nodded her head making them smile.

Manik flung his arm around Neil and whispered.

Manik: I owe you for this one brother.

Neil smirks and nodded his head and walks out of there followed by Nandini and Avni who was told to join them by their mothers.

Manik wraps his arm around Nandini and pulls her closer as they sat down beside each other. Neil and Avni sat opposite each other smiling at the couple.

Neil eats his ice cream while watching Avni who was lost in her thoughts. He didn't leave any opportunity to admire her despite knowing he got some witness.

Manik looks at Nandini who nudged his shoulder. He gestures her ' what' to which she eyes him to look at Neil. Manik chuckles and looks at his brother.

Manik : looks like my brother is following my step love. Don't you think love.

Nandini : I can't even deny it mani. And my sister is following my step. Look at her how she hasn't acknowledged him staring her. I can't believe I will watch my sister falling in love.

Manik : me too love. I wonder what is written their destiny.

Nandini nodded her head and placing her head on Manik's shoulder took his bowl of ice cream and starts eating while listening to Manik who talking to her.

Manik clears his throat embarrassing Neil who immediately looked away. Avni looks at Manik.

Nandini and Manik burst out laughing watching Neil's action and Avni looks so confused.

Avni : what happened! Did I say miss something?

Nandini : you didn't miss anything Avni. We are just laughing because mani said something.

Neil composed himself and looks at Manik warming him not tease him. Manik in return smirks pulling Nandini closer.

Neil : wow Bhai. Don't you think you are getting too comfortable. Behave yourself Bhai.

Manik : why should I Neil? I have no secrets to hide now. She's all mine now. You can't even tease me because I have the right to hold her in my arms.

Neil : look at you being so shameless. Watch how o take revenge from you?

Their little banters was disturbing by Neil's phone ringing. Neil took his phone out and looking at the caller Id sighs. He looks at them before getting up and walking away leaving Avni to think who might have called him.

She chucked her thoughts away and finishing her ice cream crossed her legs sitting up so comfortable. Looking at Manik and Nandini relationship she also wished to have a relationship like them.

Her eyes drifted to Neil who was back facing them with his hands in his pocket talking on the phone.
Her head snapped back at Nandini who calls her. She looks at Nandini.

Nandini : what are you thinning doll? You are looking lost. I called few times too. You didn't even look at me. What is worrying you? Tell me.

Avni: nothing di. I was just thinking about Sonal. She hasn't even answering my call.

Manik : do you mind if I ask who this sonal is?

Avni : no! Why would I mind? She is my best friend. She lives in Delhi and I tried calling her but she didn't answer my call.

Manik : she might be busy. Give her sometime.

Avni nodded her head and looks at Nandini who looks concerned. Neil walks back and this time sits beside Avni making her startled.

Neil : Avni. I need to tell you something. Can you please come with me?

Avni : what do you need to tell me? Is about secret girlfriend? I don't want to talk to you about her.

She didn't even realised what she said in flow. She looks so pissed at him. He chuckles seeing her jealously and holding her wrist pulls her up.

Neil : Bhai, we are going to roam around the garden. We are going away so be careful what you do.

Manik glares Neil whereas Nandini blush understand Neil's words and immediately looks down.

Neil smiles and holding Avni's hand walks away. Manik looks down at his girl whose cheek was so red and her body was so warm. He softly calls her name out tilting her chin up making her look at him.

Manik : why are you blushing so much Jaan? God, I missed your blush so much. I love when you blush. What do you think about Neil's words?

Nandini blushed and slapped his chest and hiding herself into his chest. He laughs out loudly and puts his arm around her waist. He drops a kiss on her head.

Nandini tilts her head and looks at him interlocking their hands and brining to closer to her lips she placed a kiss on back of his hand making him smile.

Nandini : mani. Are you happy? I really can't believe it. We will get engaged soon. I'm so happy.

Manik: either I can believe it love. Finally it's happening. I always wanted us to get married.

Nandini smiles and snuggles to his chest starts talking about how she wished the wedding to be whereas Manik sat there taking every single note of her dream wedding plan. He was going to fulfil all her dreams. Her dreams were his now to be fulfilled.

Manik kissed numerous of her head as she continues to talk about their future.

Avni got scared when Neil brought her to other side of garden. Her eyes looks at him who smirks seeing her reaction. He trapped her between himself and the tree. His thumb rested on her cheek as he stares her.

Neil : what are you saying earlier? Who told you about my girlfriend? Do you know I like jealous girl? Tell me, were you jealous?

Avni : why should I be jealous of you or any girl? You can date anyone you want. I don't know you. Who am I to you? Nothing.

Neil : really. I thought we were friends Avni. You're breaking my heart.

Avni pushed his thumb and glares him.

Avni : who am I to break your heart Neil? What are we? We don't even know each other?

Neil : how can I tell you? What we are, I don't know? We can know about each other. It's not late Avni. Did I ever tell you? How beautiful you look? You look so pretty and elegant. I might fall for her.

Her cheeks slightly turns red and looking into his eyes she knew he wasn't lying. He smirks as he noticed her cheeks red and thought to play with her but his mother voice made them flinch away.

They both looked at each other and immediately looked away. Neil rubs his temple.

Neil : we should go inside. I'll message you tomorrow.

She nodded her head and follows him back inside. Murthy's were ready to leave. Everyone exchanging hugs walks out of the mansion.

Manik pulls Nandini on side and pecks her lips making her gap at him. He chuckles and kissed both of her cheeks.

Manik : i literally died seeing you dressed so gorgeous love. You look so enthral. I love you. Message me when you get home. Goodnight.

Nandini : I love you too mani. I will. Goodnight.

They both returned back to see their parents still talking to each other. They both didn't fail to notice smirks on Neil and Avni's face.

Manik didn't cared about those smirks but Nandini felt so embarrassed and flushed. She looks down immediately. Avni comes there and stood beside his sister pulling her hug and chuckling so loudly.

Raman and ishita hugging raj and neyonika said goodbye and sits in the car.

Nandini and Avni hugging raj and neyonika smiles.

Neyonika: we will go shopping one day.

They both nodded and looks at Manik and Neil. Neil comes forward and hugs Nandini.

Neil : I'll see you soon Bhabhi. Goodnight.

Nandini: I don't know what happened between you two but I want you both to be together. Make it up with her soon. Look she's staring you.

Neil : I know Bhabhi. I won't any of you.

He broke the hug and went to Avni hugging her and whispering to her.

Neil : I know you are angry with me but there is nothing like that what you are thinking. I don't have a girlfriend. I will call you tomorrow. Goodnight.

Neil broke the hug and stood by his parents who gives him smirks. He ignores them. Manik cupping Nandini's face placed a kiss making neyonika sequel.

Manik : goodnight love. See you soon.

Nandini: goodnight mani. See you soon.

Manik leaving Nandini moves to Avni and side hugs her kissing side of her head too making her smile.

Manik : if anything bothers you then you can directly come to me. I am also like your brother. Okay. Goodnight Avni. Take care.

Avni : I know Bhai. Thank you. Goodnight.

Manik smiles and standing beside Neil waves at them. Murthy family waves back at them and Raman drove away.

Putting his phone on charging moves to washroom to change. He comes out of washroom when his phone starts ringing. He walks to his bed and picking his phone looks at the caller id.

He answered the call while sitting down.

Manik : hello cabir. Is everything okay?

Cabir : yes Manik.. listen to me. I'm taking everyone to conference call. I need to take announcement.

Manik hums and got comfortable. Everyone starts to greets when cabir took them to conference call.

Mukti : what's the reason for this conference call cabir? What announcement are you going to make?

Alya : please don't tell me, you are backing out. How long will you do that for? Cabir get some courage and propose navya.

Dhruv: wait cabir. You didn't propose navya. Did you lie to me?

Cabir : shut up all of you. Listen to me before jumping to any conclusions. No one is going to interrupt me till I don't finish. Okay.

Everyone nodded whereas malthora brother stayed quiet listening to whole conversation.

Cabir : you guys should be proud of me. I finally proposed navya..

His sentence was immediately cut off when the girls screamed loudly making the boys pull the phone away from their ears and shaking their head at them.

Neil : my poor ears. Why do you have to shout so loud? Cabir what do you need to tell us?

Cabir : really girls. I thought I said no one was going to interrupt me till I am done. Now listen up. I proposed navya and her parents are happy with us. Tomorrow morning we will have breakfast at malthora mansion. I need to make another announcement.

Alya : congratulations cabir. I'm so happy.

Mukti : congratulations cabir. Finally you did it.

Dhruv : congratulations cabir.

Neil : congratulations cabir. Now party time. I deserve it after all.

Manik : congratulations cabir. So happy for you.

Cabir : thank you everyone. Yes Neil I'll give you a party.

They talked till everyone decided to end the call. Manik chuckles at his friends and looks at Nandini's message.

' hi mani. I have arrived home. You should go to sleep as you have early meeting tomorrow. I also have to go to hospital. I may call you during my breaks. Goodnight. Sleep tight. Love you.'

Manik smiles and replying to the message he kept his phone aside and laid down pulling the duvet. He closed his eyes and tried to sleep.

Ending call with cabir Neil puts his phone side and grabbing his laptop sits down on couch and decided to work. Him being absence in London there is a lot of work needs to be done.

Neil starts replying emails. His phone rang at the same time. He took his phone and looks at the caller id. He answered the call and puts on the speaker.

Neil : hello David. Did you revive my email?

David: yes Neil sir. I'll work on this. When are you coming back to London? New clients is expecting your presence for upcoming meetings.

Neil: I haven't decided yet whether I would be back to London. I am occupied here too. Do one thing email me all new contracts and I'll see what I can do.

David : sure sir. Sir there is update regarding Mr Johnson project. Should I forward you that?

Neil: yes David. Any update you get from project then keep me updated. How is work going in office? Is everything okay?

David: yes sir! Work is good. Just getting habitual working without you.

Neil : I can understand. How is Ava. Is she okay?

David : yes sir! She is okay. She wants to come India.

Neil : it's a brilliant idea. Why don't you both come to India? My brother is getting is engaged soon. It will be absolutely amazing to have you both. I'll send you dates and details.

David : I'll speak to Ava sir and let you know.

Neil : okay. I'll call you up later now. I need go catch up with some work.

David bidding bye ending the call. Neil smiles remembering about David and Ava who is his friends more than employees.

He chuckles and decided to get some work done but his phone rang again. He looks at his phone and glanced at the caller id. He leans back crossing his legs and answered the call.

Neil : Hello Avni. You didn't sleep. Why are you still awake?

Avni : hello Neil. I wasn't feeling sleepy. I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have behaved like that. I really apologies for my behaviour. I don't know what happened to me.

Neil : it's okay Avni. You don't need to apologise.
We are on good terms. You should go to sleep.

Avni : why are you still awake? I tried calling you but it went busy. What are you doing?

Neil : I was working and talking to my friend in London.

Avni : this time. It's really late Neil. You should sleep. You can work tomorrow too.

Neil : I know. There is too much work to catch up so thought of doing some now. I'll go to sleep after few hours.

Avni : okay. And you didn't message me about tomorrow.

Neil chuckles and felt so much better talking to her.

Neil : I'll send you message once we end the call.

She hummed and talked till she yawned making him chuckle.

Neil : go to sleep Avni. You look very tired. Goodnight.

Avni : goodnight Neil.

Neil ended the call and keeping his phone aside finished few emails before shutting his laptop and heading to bed.

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