Now its time for the result……Every participant was waiting for it….Judges came on the stage and were about to announce…..Manik and nandini were standing together holding each other’s hand….
And the second runner up is…….”Saksham”…….Everyone clapped for him and Saksham went on stage and took his prize…..
First runner up is________Nandini was hell nervous,she held Manik’s hand tightly…….”Nandini Murthy“…….Listening her name,she jumped in excitement….Singing after 3 years,she wasnt even expecting to be in top 3 and here securing second position….She hugged Manika briefly and went to stage to collect her prize…..
And th winner of this competition is……….”Manik Malhotra“……..
It was expected as Manika is really a good singer…He went on the stage and asked judges that he want to share his prize with Nandini…And they both received the prize…..The hall was echoed with the applause and Manik and Nandin were together posing for the pictures….
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See I’ve told you n,you can do it…!
Yeah…Its all just because of you….If you havent shown that much faith on me,all this would never have happened…
Come on,nandini…..You are talented and an amazing singer…..
Ok baba….Now tell me what were you saying yesterday to meet at XYZ place…..
Yeah…I do remember…..So be there within an hour…..I’ll meet you there…..!!
Ok done…..
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At XYZ place
Nandini reached there….It was an out area away from the chaos of city.,open space,below thousand of stars…As Nandini moved little forward,a spotlight fell on it…Another spotlight fell on Manik,standing a little away from her….
Nandini,I want to express myself today….Actually I’ve two news for you and I dont know how you are going to react to these but I need to tell you….!
“Nandini,I’ve never thought that I’ll become so close to you…When we’d talked for the first time,I’ve never thought that one day you’ll become inseparable part of me….I dont know why am I saying all this but I just wanted you to know how important you are for me….You were always there whenever I needed you….I’ve hurt you too so many times but you didnt change your behaviour towards me….Always there for me without demanding anything in return….I know may be sometimes I irritate you,make you angry but please be always there on my side…I cant afford to loose you……
You were always there silent but solid….You didnt let me feel alone when I was pushing everyone away….You made my fight our fight…You are the best thing that has ever happened to me…
Dont know whats these feelings or may be I know but I dont want to rush anything….I just want you to be my side HAMESHA…..Just like star,sparkling my life…..And if in future I hurt you,I give you full authority to be angry on me,beat me but never leave me…..!Whatever it is friendship,attachment,liking,love,I dont know,I just need your support at every stage of my life….Will you be there for me…??HAMESHA??”
“I also have so many things to say but dont know how to express my self…..Yeah I know I was there for you…But you were always there for me….You’ve became my one and only emotional support….When I didnt want to talk to anyone,you’ve made me smile at those times….*Yaa sometimes you do break my heart but then you kiss my soul and put together all my broken pieces into peace….May be thats why I cant loose you…Who else can fix me,when I’m broken?* (**Not mine)
You’ve no idea how special you are to me….A day without talking to you feels like an era….
Of course I’ll be there for you HAMESHA…And you’ll too…??
Did you need to ask that..?
Yes….(with a smile)
Of course I’ll……
And whats that second thing…..? (said wiping her tears)
Nandini,actually I’ve got a business deal and for that I’ve to leave for New York tomorrow…..
What…?And you are telling all this today???
I got to know about this tomorrow only and I didnt want you to worry about all this as you’d to perform in the competition…..
But Manik….New York….Why…?How..?I mean I’m happy,I’m genuinely happy for you but………..(tears made its way to her eyes)
Hey nandini,please dont cry……I know it’ll be difficult for you as its for me…..I really dont want to go but you know I’ve to…….
Please dont go……(she hugged him)
Hey,first you stop crying….Come,sit here…..Have water…..
Are you fine….?(wiping her tears)
Hmmm….I’m sorry….Wo just I heard all that suddey thats why……I’m happy for you…..
Nandini,I know what you are feeling….Every time its me who leave you and……
Manik,I understand…..You dont need to give any explanation to me….I’m genuinely happy for you…..Its just I’m going to miss you like hell……
So will I…..You’ve no idea,you’ve became my habit and I know its going to be really tough…..
You wont forget me n?? (with a twinkle in her eyes)
I can never forget you…..
Manik….you know the distance,time difference,it’ll affect our bonding….And I know about myself no one can ever replace you,I’m just scared what if you………
Just shut up…..I know I dont express myself much but it doesnt mean you’ll make these kinds of opinion about me…..YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON OF MY LIFE…….So you dont need to think in this way…..!
Our FARINDSHIP will never fade,right…?
Never……(he kissed on her forehead)
Its too late….We should go….
When is your flight tomorrow?
At 6:00 am
I’ll also come…..
Ok….Then I’ll meet you on airport directly…..
Ok….
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AT AIRPORT
Nandini was waiting for Manik….He came after few minutes…..They shared last few minutes with each other….Nandini handed him a gift…..It was a jar having fireflies……
It’ll be there whenever you miss me…..
Will I miss you……(said in a teasing tone)
Manik……(said angrily)
Ok ok…baba sorry…….
I’ll miss you…
I’ll miss you too…..Take care…..And drop a message when you’ll land….
Ok madam….You too take care…..Bye
He turned to go but Nandini held his hand from behind and hugged him,he too reciprocated…..
I’ll miss you…..(said with teary eyes)
Now dont cry please….Dont make this hard for me……Take care of yourself…
Bye….
Bye…..
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They big goodbye to each other and we know GOODBYES ARE NOT FOREVER,GOODBYES ARE NOT THE END….THEY SIMPLY MEAN I’LL MISS YOU UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN…..!!
They know how important and special they are for each other but they also have some responsibilities which they’ve to fulfill…..Distance doesnt matter if root of relationship are strong enough…..They will always have their back for each other and their FARIIINDSHIP will always keep them together….This is just a phase which will pass sooner or later and MaNan will be together till the STAR shines and FIREFLIES glows….
ALWAYS_HAMESHA…..
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So here this story comes to an end….I cant say its a sad ending or more precisely its an ending,its actually the new beginning….This story is really close to my heart thats why inspite of getting low views and votes ,I still continued it….I hope you’ve enjoyed the roller coaster ride of MaNan…..
I’ll be really glad if silent readers,you vote and comment….This was the last chapter,please guys do vote and comment…..!!
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Kanfi