In mangalore.

Fab 5 arrived in mangalore and with their driver ahead to the hotel where Neil had made the arrangements for them. The drive was with laughter and giggles of everyone expect Manik who was scrolling down his phone with earphones one.

Manik was leaning to his seat and scrolling down his phone while listening to the music which was playing on his phone.

His mind was somewhere else that he failed notice cabir was glancing Manik in between.

Manik shutting his phone looks up and saw cabir giving a teasing smile which Manik totally ignored it.

Manik then starts looking outside of the window to avoid looking at cabir or getting into any conversation with fab 4.

The driver stopped at the hotel.

Driver : Manik sir we are here!

Manik : thank you uncle dropping us here.

The driver smiled and got out of the car and went to open the car boot. Meanwhile fab 5 also comes out of the car which gathered up the crowed. Fab 5 was shortly escorted inside the hotel after having small interaction with the fans.

Fab 5 checking their books went to their respective rooms. Manik slumped himself on bed taking his phone out.

He firstly dialled Neil's number who picked it up within two ring.

Manik : hello Neil! Am I disturbing you?

Neil : Hello Bhai! Absolutely you are not disturbing. Have you safely arrived in mangalore?

Manik : yes I have reached here safely! All thanks to your arrangement. How is Bebe?

Neil : that's good to know my hard work paid off. Bebe is good too!

Manik ended the call after talking to Neil. Manik was going to switch his phone off when a message appeared on his phone screen. He widely smiled seeing the message. He then went to his phone gallery and opened one of the photo and caressed the photo.

Manik : god! I miss you so much.

Manik kissing his phone screen kept the phone on side table and got up to unpack his belongs.

Manik picking new fresh outfit went to change. As he went to change his phone starts ringing.

Manik after changing comes out of washroom. He brushed his hair and moves to side table to get his phone. As he picks the phone up he saw miscalled. He shoved his phone in his pocket and walks out of his room.

Manik knocks the door of cabir's room. Manik tapping his foot on the floor waits for cabir to open the door.

Cabir flashing his teeth opens the door and pulls Manik inside the room.

Manik : what the fuck was that cabir?

Cabir : don't swear tallest malthora. Tell what made you come into my room?

Manik : i need to complete some work so please handle others. I won't be joining you guys till late night!

Cabir raised his eyebrows.

Cabir : why won't you be joining us? What work do you have till late night tallest malthora? Spill it out!

Manik rubs his nape looking at cabir who was smirking.

Manik : I have meet someone.. please manage it my absence.

Cabir : what will I get in return?

Manik : nothing joker cabir!

Cabir : fine! I will tell everyone that you are going to meet your secret girlfriend. Shall I tell them?

Manik : nooo! You can't do that cabir! Fine what do you want?

Cabir : good boy! What I want that I'll tell later.

Manik : okay fine! Will handle it my absence?

Cabir : yes I'll go now!

Manik hugged cabir.

Manik : thank you so much cabir. You're the best!

Manik broke the hug.

Cabir : I know I am the best!

Manik rolls his eyes and left the room leaving cabir in his thoughts.

In Murthy's mansion.

Ishita was sitting in hall when she heard Nandini's yell. Ishita keeping the paper down rushed to Nandini's room.

Ishita gasped seeing Nandini's room mess. Clothes was scattered on there and there.

Ishita : princess what have made done to your room? Why are your clothes scattered around the room?

Nandini threw another pair of dress on the bed turning to ishita.

Nandini: thank god amma you are here! I need your help. I can't figure out what to wear.

Ishita: are you going out somewhere?

Nandini: woh... I was going to meet one of my friend who arrived from London.

Nandini avoided looking at ishita which didn't go unnoticed by her. Ishita steps inside the room and starts looking for a good dress. She found one and passed to Nandini who kissed ishita's cheek and ran to washroom to get change.

Ishita shaking her head starts cleaning Nandini's room. Nandini soon comes out of the washroom and back hugs ishita.

Nandini: sorry Amma! I would have cleaned it later.

Ishita : it's okay princess! When are you going return back home?

Nandini: very soon I'll be back home amma!

Ishita: my princess is very beautiful. It suits you a lot.

Nandini smiles and moves to dressing table.

Ishita: princess can I tell you something?

Nandini: yes amma!

Ishita: I am not going to question which friend of yours or you're going to meet but I want you to know that I trust you. Just be careful whatever you are doing.

Nandini: I know amma! Thank you having trust on me. I won't break it.

Ishita and Nandini walks down the stairs talking to each other when ishita's phone rang.

Nandini: amma I should leave you! I'll see you later!

Ishita: bye princess! Be safe!

Nandini nodding her head left whereas ishita watched Nandini walking to the car.

In London, malthora industrial!

Neil furiously typed on the laptop when he heard knock on the cabin.

Neil : come in!

He said in bossy voice and looks up as he heard door being closed.

Neil : what are you doing here? Didn't I inform you not to visit in my office? Who allowed you in?

Neil was already pissed with his team. Neil took his intercom and dialled a number.

Neil : in my cabin right now!

Neil kept the phone down and looks at the person who was passing smirk to Neil much to his irritation.

The door bursted open revealing the receptionist of malthora industrial.

Neil : how could you allow this person meet me when I have clearly informed you, I didn't wanted any kind of disturbances. Do you want not know what will happen to your job if you keep repeating your mistake over over again.

Receptionist: I'm sorry Neil sir... I tried stopping her but she didn't bother to listen and marched to your cabin. I'm sorry sir.

Neil : you may leave! This is last warning of yours.

The receptionist nodded her head went away whereas Neil looks at the girl who dared to disturb his work.

Neil: how many times have I warned you not come where I am working?

Girl : then what do you want me to do Neil? You don't reply my calls nor meet me. What should I do? I want you to notice me but as always you have pushed me away. Why Neil?

Neil : listen I'm not in mood to discus all these. Leave before I do something.

Girl : I won't today Neil! You have to answer me today! Why are you ignoring me? What have I done that you decided to ignore me Neil? Answer me!

Neil : low your volume! I don't want to give you any answer. Just leave!

Girl : you will regret it Neil! You will!

Neil : do whatever you want. You really think Neil malthora is scared of your stupid threat. You better watch what comes in front of you instead threatening me miss. Get out!

The girl stomping her foot on the ground left Neil's cabin making Neil sigh. Neil sat back on his chair and ruffled his hair lightly.

He then drank water before picking his phone up and calling someone.

Neil : hello! Why the hell was she here again?

Person : hello Neil! What is wrong with you? Why are yelling so much today? You were fine when I called earlier? Who are you talking about?

Neil : seriously Bhai you're asking me why am I angry? That so called important client it yours came again into my office just to get answer. This is ridiculous Bhai! She wants me to accept her love when I fucking don't even consider anything expect mere client of yours. She was being such headache. I hate her so much already. She has already ruined by entire day.

Manik : Neil calm down! Explain me what exactly happened there?

Neil told Manik whatever over the past few days in his office.

Manik : why didn't you tell me this before Neil? You don't worry! I'll speak to her. Don't get angry!

Neil : you better stay on your words Bhai! I just need her stay out of sight. By the way where the hell are you? Why can I hear noises around you?

Manik : that is because I am out! Stop being overprotective brother and let me join my alone time.

Neil : fine! Have a fun being alone!

Neil hang the call up and thought go out of office to get some fresh air.

In Delhi, Avni's apartment!

Sonal walked out of kitchen with can of Fanta in her head and few snacks. She sat on everything on the table and sat beside avni who was engrossed watching tv. Sonal shook her head and opening the can starts sipping the Fanta.

Sonal : avni why are you watching his interview again and again. Don't you get bored watching his interview on repeat cast?

Avni glance at sonal picking up crisp packet.

Avni : never! I can never get bored of watching us interview. You know why because he is Manik malthora! Oh my god his smile, his body, everything about him is so charming.

Sonal rolls her eyes sipping her Fanta.

Sonal : what is so special about him? I don't know why so many girls loves him like he will marry her?

Avni : oh hello who said girls only loves him so they can dream about getting married to. I mean girls can love his personality, his smile.. you know what sonal you are jealous of manik malthora that's why you are saying all these.

Sonal : jealous me! Never happening. By the way do you love him that way? I mean as a boyfriend type?

Avni stops munching her chips and almost choked.

Avni : hell no! Why would I love him as like a my boyfriend? Where do you get these silly ideas. You know why I love is because he has such soulful voice. I adore him as brother. He is such a gentleman you know. I love how he loves his family and friends. I really want a brother like him. I very grateful that I have big sister like Nandini di. I love her too. But seeing Manik malthora I feel something about him. Maybe there is something still unfold. I don't know what but I really love who he is.

Sonal : okay madam.. this is first time I hearing his fan loves him as a brother not girlfriend type.

Avni giggles lightly eating the crisp.

Avni : well that was your thoughts to think. You know what sonal you are very lucky your parents lives near you, though you live with me in apartment but your family isn't that far away like mine. I really miss them especially when I feel low.

Sonal moves to avni and side hugged her.

Sonal : avni don't feel bad! Once our inter is over then you can shift back to mangalore.

Avni: yeah! Sorry being emotional.

Sonal slaps her head and shook her head.

Sonal : today I will also watch his interview. Is it true Neil malthora in London?

Avni : I'm not sure! I haven't heard about him any latest. Why do you ask?

Sonal : just like that.

Avni nodded her head and looks back at the screen as Manik's name was announced to make entry.

In mangalore, at the cafe!

Manik was on call with someone after talking to Neil about the issue he was facing back in London.

Manik : just make sure she doesn't go near Neil at all. Rest I'll handle it myself. Yeah, that's fine. Keep updating me.

Manik ended the call and ordered something to drink while scrolling his phone when he heard someone calling his name. He turns back and saw the person. He smiles widely making the person engulfs in his arms. Manik wrapping his arms around the person''s back smiles brightly.

Manik : I missed you much.. it feels so bliss to have you in my arms after such a long time. This feels so good. Love!

Manik kissed the person's hair and broke the hug. He cups the person's face.

Manik : love, what's wrong? Why are you crying? Aren't you happy seeing me after such a long time? Nandini, love please stop crying. Tell me what's wrong?

Nandini didn't say a word but wrapped arms around his neck and hugged him back.

Nandini: I missed you so much mani. I really missed you. I am crying because this is happy tears of mine seeing you.

Manik tightened the hug and kissed her hair numerous times.

They both settled back in their chairs and ordered something to drink.

Nandini: how is everyone? Is Neil back in India?

Manik : everyone at home is good! Neil isn't back home yet. How is everyone at home?

Nandini: they all are fine and happy but misses avni.

Manik : that reminds you will be coming to the concert to support us behalf of avni as always.

Nandini: well I have to because I promised my sister to cheer for guys behalf her.

Manik : that's nice! How are you? Have you planned to get back to Mumbai?

Nandini: not yet mani. I haven't gave a thought on that yet. Maybe I'll decide once avni gets her inter complete.

Manik: sounds a perfect to me though. I will be coming back to Mumbai after concert so today is the only day where I be with you.

Nandini : why mani? Why are you leaving so early? You said you will stay here for a week.

Manik : I'm sorry love but I have to go as I need to deal something regarding Neil.

Nandini: Neil? What about him?

Manik told Nandini the conversation he had with Neil earlier on.

Nandini: when are you planning to leave for London then?

Manik : after tomorrow night.

Nandini: I'll miss you! Once you leave from here you don't even get time for me. You don't remember someone is waiting for you in mangalore.

Manik : sorry love! Work is too hectic nowadays.

Nandini : I know! Hence we have a day to spend with each other then why don't we make it use off it.

Manik: how do you want to spend our day?

Nandini excitingly told him what she wants to do. Manik too happily agreed. Manik paying for their drinks left the cafe with Nandini.

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