Neil had to muster his courage to inform his family about him going back to London tomorrow night. As expected Neyonika wasn't happy with his decision but the men's of the house managed to convince her.

Neil knew his mother might will come along but he had to pacify his best friend who was avoiding him. Neither she had answered his call or replied to any messages. He was in mess and kept thinking how to convince her. He glances at the clock and sighs.

He took the car key and walks out of his car. He climbs down the stairs and found no one there but as he stepped towards the exit he heard his name.

He turns around and looks at Manik who caught Neil sneaking out at this late at night.

Manik: where are you going Neil? Look at the time.

Neil : Bhai, my heart hurts seeing her hurt. I don't think I can sleep without talking to her. She has been avoiding me, she didn't reply to messages or call. I need to see her Bhai. She is very upset and hurt.

Manik: Neil I understand you. But this isn't right coming to house. You can talk to her tomorrow. I know she is hurt and angry, this is why she told me book tickets to Bali tomorrow night too.

Neil : I know Bhai. I was expecting this from her. Bhai, please I need to see her. I won't be in peace if I don't see her. I feel her watery eyes. Let me go.

Manik sighs and looks at Neil who looked very anxious and scared. He knew this feeling as he went through. He knows what Neil is feeling.

Manik: I never stopped you Neil what you do. I won't stop you but let me drive you. You are not in right state to drive alone. I'll drive you there.

Neil didn't argue with Manik and nodded his head passing the keys to Manik. They both walked out of the mansion and settling in the car Manik drove to Murthy's mansion.

Neil took his phone out and dials Nandini's number and puts on speaker. Manik glanced at the caller id and looks at his brother who kept his stern face.

Neil : hello Bhabhi. I'm sorry disturbing your sleep. Can you please do me a favour?

He immediately apologised and felt guilty disturbing Nandini when she answered the call and spoke in sleepy voice.

Nandini : hello Neil. Why are you calling me at this time? Where are you? Are you driving? What are you doing Neil? Is Manik with you? Please tell me you are safe? Can you hear me Neil?

Neil : Bhabhi, stop stressing and worrying yourself. I'm okay, Bhai is also with me. Can you please come outside of your mansion with Avni? Please Bhabhi.

Nandini : seriously Neil! You are disturbing my sleep because you want to see my sister. You do know she's very angry and will kill you anytime.

Neil : I know Bhabhi. Please help me out. I promise I'll help you out whenever you are in sane condition as me. I beg you Bhabhi, please help me.

Nandini chuckles hearing his desperate voice and without replying to Neil ends the call leaving Neil flabbergast by Nandini ending the call brutally.

His eyes went travels to Manik who chuckles focusing on the road.

Neil: Bhai! Isn't Bhabhi not going to help me? What does this mean? Is she also angry with me.

Manik : Neil, you are taking everything wrong. Why wouldn't she help me, after all you are her favourite. She's joking with you. I know her, she will bring Avni at any cost even though she has to go through Avni's tantrums. Don't stress yourself.

Neil nodded his head and felt so much better after hearing Manik. They both reached outside of mansion and were desperately waiting the girls to arrive.

Neil was so scared and nervous and thinking so much negative didn't notice when Nandini forcefully drags Avni out of the mansion.

Avni stops struggling when her eyes fell on Neil who leans against the car with his arms crossed. She looks at Nandini who pushed her towards him and opening car door pulls Manik out walking away from there.

Neil immediately caught Avni his arms and looks at her who wriggles herself in his arms.

Neil : Avni, let me explain to you. Please don't be upset with me. Give me a chance to explain.

Avni : why? Why should I give you a chance Neil? Why are you here? I don't want to talk to you. Go away. I'm very hurt and angry with you. Leave me.

Neil : no! I won't leave you until you don't hear me out. I know I have hurt you. I can't control my workload Avni. I have to go back Avni. I'm sorry for hurting you. I have no intention hurting you.

Avni : you still hurt me Neil. I thought we will go together and have fun. Everyone is going as a couple and I thought at least I will have my friend with me but no you aren't even coming with us. How do you expect me not be angry with you. I was looking forward to this trip together. Can you not go afterwards? Please come with us. Please.

Neil sighs and thought it will be really hard to explain her. He didn't want to make her cry by saying no nor he can say yes just to make her happy.

Neil : I can't cancel it Avni. I wish I could do it but I'm so helpless. I really can't change it now. I can only say sorry. I'm sorry and please forgive me hurting you. I never wanted to hurt you. I will miss you a lot. I want you to go with them and enjoy.

Avni looks at him and pushing him away wipes her tears and shook her head still being adamant not wanting him to go back to London.

Looking at him one more she turns around and ran inside the mansion leaving Neil into guilt and painfully watcher her running away. His heart sank into zillions of pieces seeing her like this.

He was about to run behind her but didn't because he wanted her to get hurt more. He angrily ruffles his hair and opening the driver seat drove away in angry.

On other hand Nandini pulling Manik with him hid behind a tree and looks at him who smirked by her actions. He cups her face and kissed her forehead.

Manik : I didn't thought you will pull me like this love. Though I'm not complaining. I love it when you become bold. I don't mind kissing you, so tempting.

He leans forward and was about to capture her lips but couldn't when Nandini pushed him glaring him.

Manik : what love? Why don't you let me kiss you?

Nandini : why didn't you stop Neil from coming here? I know my sister mani. She won't talk to Neil. She is very hurt. She really wanted him to come. Can you please not let him go back to London?

Manik : I really can't stop him love. They both are stubborn in their own ways. Neil won't cancel his plan returning back to London and Avni won't talk to him. I can't do anything to make them happy.

Nandini : I tried explaining to Avni to cancel trip to Bali but she got mad and starts crying. I can't see them like this. Why can't you have your men's handling business for few days? Neil doesn't need go back to London like this.

Manik was about to reply when he heard car noise. He got worried and looks other side where Neil drove the car worriedly. They both rushed stopping Neil but Neil drove too fast.

Manik : shit! He drove away. I shouldn't have left the key inside. How did I make the mistake? I just hope he doesn't do anything wrong. Love can I borrow your car?

Nandini : he will be Mani. I'll get my car key.

Manik nodded his head and took his phone out dialling Neil's number but Neil didn't answer. He kicks his leg in air angrily and dials Neil's bodyguard number.

Manik : hello, where are you? I need you to trace Neil's car. He angrily drove away from Murthy's mansion. I need you to find him and send me his location immediately.

Manik ended the call and looks at Nandini who brought the car. He sits in the car and looks at Nandini who also got inside the car.

Manik: love! You should go back to sleep. I'll call you when I find Neil. Please don't argue with me.

Nandini nodded her head and kissing his cheek comes out of the car and stood there watching Manik drove away from there. She turns back and went inside not noticing Avni was standing her room balcony and watching when Neil and Manik drove away.

Wiping her tears off she went inside and jumped on the bed and starts crying quietly.

Neil stood in the middle of his room with his head down listening to Manik when Manik starts scolding for his actions that he pulled few an hour ago.

Manik scolding Neil walks out of the room leaving Neil there. Neil took a deep breath and sits down bed holding his phone. He went to his gallery and looks at a picture of his and Avni together that they clicked during MaNan's engagement. He caressed the photo and felt his eyes tearing up seeing how beautiful she looks while pulling his cheek with a soft smile.

Next day it went so quick Neil tried his best to smile front of his family but from inside he was verge of breakdown. His heart and mind wasn't ready to go back to London without sorting with Avni.

Manik was hoping they would sort their problems out before leaving tonight. Neil excusing himself went back to his room packing.

The elders were sitting in living room and talking when they heard Avni's voice. They greeted Avni who comes inside taking their blessing and taking a seat beside Manik who looks confused seeing her.

Neyonika : are you done with your packing beta? Didn't Nandini come with you?

Avni : no aunty. No one knows I am here. I wanted to meet Neil. Where is he? Can I go and meet him?

Manik looks so surprised when he heard Avni but also was happy that she came to meet him.

Neyonika : of course beta. You can meet Neil. He's in his room packing. You can go and meet him.

Avni nodded her head and looks Manik who looks at with a smile. She returned the smile and getting up went to meet Neil. Neil was packing his stuff when he heard a knock. He snapped his head at the door and looks surprised seeing Avni there.

He thought he was dreaming so he rubbed his eyes and looks at the door to find Avni there.

Neil : am I dreaming? Or you are actually here?

She walks inside and closed the door walking to him.

Avni : you are not dreaming Neil. I'm actually here to see you. I'm sorry Neil. I hurt you too intentionally. You don't deserve to be hurt. I was wrong and didn't understand you. I'm sorry.

Neil: no it's your fault Avni. I hurt you too.

Avni : I know I was being so foolish ignoring you. I didn't know what happened to me. I was so angry on you didn't realise how much I was hurting you.

Neil sighs and cupping her face wipes the tears off and pulls her in his embrace. He kissed her head.

Avni: I thought I lost you Neil. I can't forget the dream I had last night. I shouldn't have behaved like that. I'm sorry.

Neil: what dream are you talking about? I'm okay. Nothing happened to you. Stop crying.

He broke the hug and cupping her face wipes the tears off.

Avni looks at him and recalls how she dream about Neil having a car accident. She didn't wanted to remember that dream and could even imagine seeing Neil like that. Her heart broke when she saw the dream and felt rushing to see if he's fine or not.

Avni: forget it! I'll miss you Neil a lot. I wished you could have come with us to Bali. I will really miss you a lot.

Neil : I miss you too Avni but this isn't a last trip. I'm sure we can plan something else another day.

She nodded her head and looks at his bags and offered to help him. He agreed and allowed her go help him. They both starts packing with chatting along.

Helping Neil with packing and staying with for few for few decided go leave. Neil offered to drop her but she refused stating she got the car.

Bidding bye to Neil walks down the stairs and found Manik talking over the phone. She knew it was Nandini on call as she could see Manik smiling.

She didn't disturb him and left from there bidding bye to the elders.

Neil taking was ready to leave for airport. Even Manik and the group was ready to leave for to airport.

They both walks out of the respective room and glanced at each other. Neil smiles at Manik.

Neil: I'm sorry Bhai for yesterday night. I wasn't thinking right.

Manik : i understand you Neil but never repeat it again. It got me worried so much. Thankful you returned back to home and nothing happened to you.

Neil give Manik a smile and then they walked down the stairs and saw fab 4 with Navya waiting for them.

They greeted and exchanged hugs with each other. Neyonika cried hugging Neil and told him to take care and keep her updated. Neil hugs his mother and kissing her head broke the hug.

He wipes her tears off and smiles.

Neil : I'll miss you so much mom. I'll be back before you know it.

Neil hugs Raj and Bebe and in return got scolding from Raj as he found out what happened last night.

The driver was going to drop them to airport as they didn't wanted their parents to come to airport and get hold by the media people.

Bidding bye to them fab 4 along with Neil and Navya settled in the car and the driver drove airport.

Nandini and Avni was going to make their way straight to airport even though Manik said he will pick them up but Nandini refused it.

They arrived to airport with their bodyguard who controlled the media people. Fab 5 greeting them walks inside followed by Neil and Navya.

Neil smiles when he found spotted Avni talking to Nandini. He was so glad and happy they kind of solved the problem.

Nandini and Avni walks to them and greets the group. Manik pulls Nandini into a hug and kissed her head making her heart flutters.

Manik : I missed you so much love. It's really hard to stay away from you. I can't be with you.

Nandini smiles and chuckles hearing him.

Nandini: Mani, we spoke to each other over the phone few hours ago.

Manik : so what love. I still missed you. Didn't you miss me?

Nandini : I missed you too mani.

Manik smiles and kissed her head again. He completely ignores his friends when he's with Nandini because she is only the person that comes to his mind. His friends got habitual of Manik ignoring them and was loving this state of Manik.

Neil checked the time and knew it was time for his flight. The rest came few hours earlier as they had to see Neil off. Neil hugs his friend and good to enjoy.

He then moves to Nandini and side hugs her.

Neil : I miss you Bhabhi. Please take care of her. Keep me updated too.

Nandini: I miss you too Neil. Take care of yourself.

He broke the hug and looks at Manik who smirks in return pulling him into a hug.

Neil : I miss you Bhai. I'll keep you updated.

Manik : I miss you too. Be safe there okay.

Neil nodded his head and lastly moves to Avni and pulls her in hug. He felt his eyes tearing him but controls his tears and whispers softy to her.

Neil : I'll miss you a lot best friend. Enjoy and take care of yourself.

Avni : I miss you a lot Neil too. Take care and have a safe journey. Message me when you get there.

Neil nodded his head and breaking the hug placed a soft kiss on her forehead and moves to distance. He then bidding bye to everyone taking his luggage moves to his boarding away.

The rest waved him back and went to their way. They were sad and disheartened that Neil couldn't join them but really hopped even if he could make it later.

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