After her endless bargaining session, and Manik's frowns.

She finally moved to the shop where Mukti was there seeing the handicrafts.

Maria : Papa candy pink....
She pointed the candy floss man.

Man: Nandini you go ahead I will get her candy floss.
He said taking Maria there while nandini looked in his direction and then shouted.

Nan: Manik for me too.
She said sheepishly while Manik starred at her face and then smiled.

Man: Sure mam.

Nandini went to the shop where Mukti was there

Mu: Nandu good u came....select one na from these...I am so confused kyon sa lu ?
She frowned.

She said pointing at the endless wall clocks while Nandini stared at her face with wide eye.

Nan: Mukti what is this....
She asked in confusion staring at the clocks.

Mu: I know I am so confused.
She said scratching her head.

Nan : All are so damn beautiful.
She too was amazed by the colllection.

Mu: Hai na it will look flawless in our living room.

Nan: Haa...

At the candy floss place,

Abhi saw Manik and Maria there and walk towards them.

Abhi: Arrey Wow Maria...
He gained her attention while she was starring at the man who was making the floss while licking her lips.

Such a impatient baby😉

Maria: Friendz you wand.
She asked pointing the candy.

Abhi smiled at her and nodded in a NO.

Man: Tu yahan kyu aaya ?
He asked angrily.

Abhi: Tu kab thak aisa angry rahani wala hai please bolde.
He asked raising his eyebrows.

Man: It's funny for you right.
He moved towards him staring in his eyes deathly.

Abhi: Right very funny I can't control my laughter.
He taunted while frowning.

Manik ignored him and looked at the man.

Man: Aur kitna time gold mining kar raha hai kya ?
He shouted on the candy floss guy.

Poor fellow was getting shouting, because of someone else.

Abhi: Is this place hygiene to eat this ?
He asked Manik pointed at the machine.

Man: Street wala nai hai....shop mi hai.
He snapped back.

Abhi: Haa likin...
He was cut off by him.

Man: What's your problem....
He asked him angrily

Abhi: Problem Matlab
He asked being confused.

Man: Nai....I mean agar mi Maria ko No bolta toh she would get upset then you would ask me infact blame me and fir you yourself would go and buy this for her mujhe bol ki kuch nai hoga shop mi si hai and all your explanation....toh to cut short this drama I myself got her this so problem hai kya tere.
He asked him grinding his teeths while Abhi stared at his face.

After a minute he spoke.

Abhi: Bhai aur ek bana lina....
He told that man.

Abhi: I will too have tu share kariga.
He asked Manik while he stared at his face he was ready to eat him alive.

Manik controller his rage to kill him and looked in opposite direction.

Abhi: Manik waise to get you back to normal time lagega you proved it indirectly.
He said making a puppy face.

Man: Par to kill you right now mujhe time nai lagega you too are proving me correct.
He said smirking.

Abhi : Maria my chubby baby you are not talking to me ?
He ignored him and changed the topic by focusing on Maria.

All this while Maria was staring at the floss machine and waiting for her floss.

When Abhi interrupted her, they got busy in their talks.

Man: Maria take....
He handed her the floss while she jumped in excitement clapping her hand.

Maria: Tank you papa
She smiled brightly taking it from his hand

Abhi : Give me one
He asked him while he frowned and walked away.

They moved to Nandini and Mukti where Manik gave Nandini her candy floss

Nan: Thank u Manik.....but two kyu
She asked raising her eyebrow.

Man: Give your brother one.
He said looking in other direction frowning.

Mu: You fought again with him.
She asked looking at Abhi.

Abhi: What do you mean I fought....I am not a fighter cock like him.
He pointed at Manik.

While he stared at him angrily.
They were acting like junior KG kids infact even worse.

Man: Right....I fight na what you do huh ? Problem you yourself create.
He said frowning.

Mu: I too agree with you Manik this fellow always have to fight over small small things.
She said taking Manik side while Abhi glared at her.

Man: Exactly....How do you tolerate him yaar
He asked Mukti with sympathy.

Abhi : Kya problem hai teri huh.....and you being my wife you are taking his side like seriously!!
He shouted on both of them.

Man: Meri problem kya hai teri kya problem hai....why did you come here cafeteria me tha na yaha kya kar raha hai ???
He asked him while Abhi came near Nandini snatched one candy floss and sat on the stool of the shop eating it.

All this while Nandini was busy listening to them.

Mu: You are eating candy floss... like seriously?
She raised her eyebrow.

Abhi: Shopping kar rahai thi na so continue don't bother.
He said shuddering his shoulder.

Maria completed her candy and went to Abhi and sat in his lap.

While he smiled and started talking to her again.

Man: Maria you ate one now no more huh.
He told her strictly as her papa knew why all of a sudden she ran towards Abhi.

Abhi: We are sharing what's your problem.

Man: Stop this problem problem.
He said being irritated.

Abhi: Who started ?
He frowned.

Nan: Will you both stop this....like kids you both are fighting out here. Atleast see the surrounding. You are entertaining these people also out here with your stupid fight. And after 5mins again #bestfriendsforever #bromance and #wearefamily types.
She said angrily and then made hashtag with her fingers in the air.

Mu: Right people are staring at us.
She said looking around.

Abhi: Happy realization.
He grinds evily while making Maria eat from his floss.

Man: You know what....forget it.
He said helplessly sighing.

Nan: Shall we decide from these ?
She asked pointing at clocks.

Mu: Yup
She nodded.

Abhi: What are you selecting let me see?
He asked looking at them crusiouly.

Mu: Wall clocks.
She said picking up one and showing him.

Nan: They are antique.
She said looking at Manik.

Man: It's a antique shop Nandini but obivous antique he hogi....china products nai hogai.
He said as a matter of fact.

Nan: Hahaha Manik you are so intelligent.
She said making faces at him.

Man: Tell me something new.
He stated proudly

Nan: Acha select one from these... in next 10 mins and I should approved it.
She said pointing out the clocks.

Man: Challenge hai
He asked raising his eyebrow.

Nan: Challenge
She said nodding her head.

Man: Accepted....bhaiya kuch or dekhao aisa type ka.
He asked and then looked around.

He looked at many antiques and handicrafts items amd then selected two.

Man: Okay instead of peacock wall clock take this butterfly one.
He showed Nandini

Man: And in peacock shape take this candle stand it looks more unique and beautiful.
He asked raising his eyebrow.

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Nandini stared at his face with wide eyes.
The things he had selected were really pretty and unique.

Mu: Wow Manik you are great I love your choice.
She said looking at the things.

Man: Oye Madam kya hua.
He asked her who had a surprised face.

Nan: You are unbelievable henceforth for shopping please come with me always.
She said making a pleading face.

Manik smirked

Man:Henceforth don't challenge me.

Which made Nandini angry and she pouted.

Abhi: But I liked this one too...the one
He was cut off by Mukti.

Mu: Abhi just get lost now don't confuse us again....Manik selection is good we are taking this only.
She said glaring at him.

Poor fellow was not allowed to give his opinion also.

Man: So bad....kya halat hai teri no value only.
He said in Abhi ear while making a sad face and a tunch sound.

Abhi glared at him and then stomped out of the shop with Maria who was now holding his candy floss and eating from it.

She was so happy with her candy floss and cherry on the cake she got two which made her more happy. That she was not bothered about anything else.

In the car,

They had their dinner out there in market restaurant and then retired to the hotel.
After Mukti and Nandini filling their car with 3 dozens bags.

Abhi: Puri market he buy kar lati.
He said starring at the amount of bags which were kept on backseat.
While he sat on the passenger seat.

Nan: Bhai how mean...
She frowned.

Abhi: I won't be carrying these stuffs while going back to Bangalore keep that in mind.
He said raising his hands.

Mu: No problem we will manage.
She said with assurance.

Abhi: Haa I know how you will manage. "Abhi my back is paining so much.... what kind of husband you are you can't help your wife in carrying her luggage also...."
He said mimicking her while she smiled sheepishly knowing she always blackmails him like this.

Maria pulled Nandini hand gaining her attention.
She was sitting on bucket seat on Manik lap and then looked behind at Nandini standing on her papa lap.

All these while Manik was busy in his office call.
He holded Maria from her back so she does not fall while she held her papa shoulder.

Maria: I ate two pink pink candy.
She told Nandini smiling happily.

Nan: Really I ate only one.
She said sadly.

Maria: we will have it again tomoro (tomorrow) no sad sad.
She said pouting

While nandini nodded and took her on her lap.

Manik looked behind while talking as Nandini took her to find Maria happy with her.

After that they reached their cottage.

In the varenda,

Abhi was sitting on the platform while having his drink.

Man: Akele drink kar raha hai.
He asked sitting next to him.

Abhi: Kya karu mera friend angry hai.
He said dramatically with puppy face.

Man: You deserve his anger.
He said taking the bottle from his hand while taking a sip.

After a while Manik saw he was in deel thoughts.

Man: Kya hua ?
He shook him by shoulder.

Abhi: Tu wapis kab aaiga ?
He asked him looking at his face seriously.

Man: Kaha wapis aana hai.
He raised his eyebrow.

Abhi: Bangalore I am damn sure after this atleast for one year you won't show your face to me.
He said sadly.

Man: Tu Mumbai aajana.
He said taking him in a side hug infact more he pressed his neck by his arms then hugging him.

Abhi: I have to go to New York after 2 weeks. Fir atleast 3 months wapis naihe aana hoga back to India.
He said looking at him.

Man: 3 months ?
He asked being confused.

Abhi: I was thinking of getting settled in USA Manik...client's, suppliers, dealers all are there and my business set up is more strong now there and life will be more easy travelling kam hoja aega.
He said while Manik stared at his face.

Man: This is not the only reason there is more to it.
He asked him knowing his friend every well.

Abhi: Mukti ko bhi I can give time and we can have kids too.
He said looking at him and smiled after saying the last sentences.

Man: What? Yeh kab decide kiya....I mean all of the sudden.
He asked being shocked.

Abhi: Manik relax I was not sure yet...Nandini she will not agree with this....you know her nature, she wants to stay back in India only. And I have 60% business in USA now India mi properties aur business hai par I can manage it from there also and that will be more convenient. I can't wind up Appa Companies he had struggled so hard to make Murty Industry on sake of mine new ventures and my empire, so I won't get totally disconnected from here you know. I am waiting for 3 more years for Nandini to complete her studies and get married then I will shift out there after winding up few capital investments of mine out here.
He said everything in detail.

Man: This is good I mean...
He was out of words.

Abhi understood and holded his hand.

Abhi: Tujhe mileni aauga meri jaan.
He said smiling at him.

Man: It's a big decision yaar.
He said sighing.

Abhi: I know but....Manik life here is getting abit complicated.
He said with a straight face.

Man: Complicated ?
He asked being confused.

Abhi: Trilok is back in town and he will definitely try to communicate with Nandini now....I don't want him coming infront of her. At a young age we have seen alot ab after so many years all have got sorted and we are happy..... I don't want things too get messed up again. I can't handle this all again this hidding things this shit is getting to my nerves. I have lost my parents now I don't want to lose my sister and if she get's to know the truth she will start hating me.
He said helplessly.

Man: Your uncle is back in jail only na so ???
He asked him.

Abhi: Haa jail mein hai kutta....par his bloody son is behind me, trying to convince me to take back the case and cut down his lifelong imprisonment punishment. And now he is trying to reach my sister as I have being adamant all these years. Saari relations tut gayi....We don't have any relatives by our side although we are right yet. Because for my granny his criminal son is more important for her than his death son. Bastard has killed....
He said angrily with watery eyes..

Man: Dude does Nandini know about this all ?
He asked being unsure.

Abhi: NO she does not know not even a single thing.... for her amma appa were dead in an accident that's it.
He said with panick in his voice the mere thought of her little sister knowing the truth have made him choke.

Man: Trilok right now where is he...I will handle him...I will make sure he never reaches Nandini.
He assuringly.

Abhi: Tu dur rah yeh sabsi it's dirty politics game.
He said face plaming himself in stress.

Abhi was going through so much yet he had always a smile on his face.

Man: Abhi tu meri har problem mi meri saath detha hai then why you always want to push me away when you are in some problem.
He said angrily.

Abhi: Okay you will help only after you get Soha and Khurana out of your life forever.
He said keeping his condition.

While Manik rolled his eyes in annoyances.

Man: You know it's not easy...

Abhi: Exactly duo problems ek saath you can't solve first get your life sorted and this it's my headache I will handle.
He said pointing his finger at him.

Man: Okay then Soha ka and Khurana problems henceforth you won't get involve it's my problem I will solve.....you will stay out of it.
He said stubbornly like him.

Abhi: Manik what is this yaar tera aur mera thing it's was always us......
He asked glaring at him.

Man: Kyu tuni he bola right your problem you will handle so I will handle mine.
He said arguing.

Abhi: Okay....I rest my case....you are right I am wrong first we will settle Soha case together then we will search for Nandini groom and get her settled fir we will solve my problem and in between we will search for your bride too and Maria ki liye perfect Mother. Deal ?
He said and brought his hand forward. Making their future plans.

While Manik smiled and they had a hand shake.

Man: What have you told Nandini about your granny and uncle and Murty family ?
He asked after sometime.

He knew about Abhi everything but Nandini not knowing this all was a new information for him too.

He was worried for her if she get to know such a big thing which Abhi had kept hidden from her. That their parents death was not an accident.

Abhi: After amma appa died they don't want to keep any relation with us, as they consider us as burden.
He said looking at other side.

Man: She believed you ?
He asked him again.

Abhi: She didn't had a choice....she had to believe me.
He said shaking his head.

Man: You will never tell her the truth ?
He asked being unsure while Abhi didn't answer.

Man: She deserves to know Abhi.
He said seriously.

Abhi: No.....she will never know. It's going to stay just between us. And she deserve to stay happy not getting into these mess. Her brother is still alive to handle these problems. She is too fragile & sensitive to handle this all