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I Need You To Be There..... For a little more than Always!!

Epilogue Part 1:

Fab 5! Fab 5! Fab 5! Fab 5!!!

I could hear the entire stadium thundering with the same chant. This is my dream come true.... Yes, this is what I always wanted. Maybe from the very moment when I understood the meaning of being famous. I didn't knew at that time, in the age of just 14, that my dream could ever be true or not but right now, in this place, I can't help but remember it.

Fab5 is now an intentionally known and loved band, leaving a thousand similar talented ppl behind, Fab5 managed to emerge out brighter. And that too in just 7 years of being in the industry. Well, that is a pity big deal.

"Nanz...."

I heard someone call out for me, getting me out of my thoughts as I shifted my gaze from the crowd to the person behind me.

Turning around, I find a very popular production company head, Mr. George Stephen walking closer to me.

Mr. Stephen: Ohh dear.... Its been such a long time since I last saw u!! U look amazing....

I smiled warmly and hugged the old man, one of the long list of ppl who helped me reach the heights that I reached as Nanz.

Nandini: Thank u very much George.... Yes, its been quite long..

George: But what r u doing here... Hvn't heard of u from so long! Last I heard u got married right?

A blush crept over my face all over again, making me thank the darkness at the back stage. Even after more than 3 years of our marriage, I just can't seem to get over my blush yet.

Nandini: Absolutely, now I m very happy as Mrs. Nandini Malhotra.... And that answers ur first question as well, I m here for my husband's concert.

George: Husband's?? U mean someone from Fab5?

Nandini: Yeah.. Manik Malhotra!

George: Oh yes... Talented Man, I must say... In fact all five of them! Getting out such a crowd for songs in ur native language, it does need a lot.

He said looking out at the crowd behind us.

Nandini: Ohh yes they are...

I replied back to him not failing to hear the proud feeling in my own voice.

George: Anyways, I hv some errands to run around here... But do plan to hang out with this old man also some day.

Nandini: Ohh definitely george... U know I always love hanging out with u!

I replied immediately almost instantly remembering all the time I hv spent with this man.

George: In fact, we hv a small pre-new year get together tmrw night at my place. Why don't u join us? U'll meet a lot of others as well... Get ur husband and friends too along, we'll hv a gala tym...

Nandini: Great.. I'll see u there then!

I replied as he pulled me in for a small hug and soon walked away after taking my number.

Yes, I m no longer Nanz now..... But then there will always be some ppl like George, who hv known what I was and what I m. And as Manik says, they will never forget Nanz.

"Ma'am Manik sir is ready to go on stage!!"

A voice boomed on my side as I nodded and walked behind him. I reached the end of the corridor to see Manik standing there getting his mike checked as he looked around for me and sighed instantly on spotting me.

Manik: Nandini yr where were u?

He almost whined as he held my hand. I smiled softly in guilt and adjusted his jacket well.

Nandini: Sorry.. Just around!! U ready?

Manik: Now that u r here... Yes!

He replied confidentlySoon after that aliya got pregnant. A few months later, she gave birth to an adorable baby boy Harsh, he is damn cute and seems to be a complete carbon copy of Dhruv, just by looks. He has got his naughtiness and talking style from his mother.

Harsh's first month birthday was celebrated here in L.A. with Mukbhi's wedding Party. Yes, Abhi finally got stuck onto Mukti, just as I had expected him to. And now a year and half in their marriage, they still seem too much into each other. Well it just gets Gross quite a lot of times, coz they still can't seem to keep their hands off each other.

Cavya too hv a very gorgeous little baby girl Diya. She is a year old and is probably the only person that has ever made Cabir serious and emotional. 

In all with all these people around, I just could help but feel myself to be very lucky. I don't know how I landed up in India all those years ago and then met Manik. I can't even imagine where I would hv been without him. I can't even manage to go to sleep without him For crying out loud. Ohh yes, I still can't.

With time I grew over everything, from my panic attacks to everything else, but the need of Manik is still the same. I just Need Him to be There for me, Always! In fact, more than Always....

I can't just pin point any particular feeling that I get from our relation. People call it Love, but I think its something much much more than just Love. I can count the different relations that I get in just one person. No matter what the situation is, Manik is the only constant part in it. I know I can go through anything and everything if I just hv him holding my hand through it. 

The concert continued in front of me as I excused myself from the backstage to Manik's greenroom. Checking onto the time, I picked up my jacket from the couch before turning on my laptop, turning on the video conference call exactly on time.

"Good evening gentlemen....." I smiled politely at the group of five men which were seen sitting around the table.

"Good evening Mrs. Malhotra! Shall we begin with the presentation?"

One of them asked waiting for my approval as I nodded and asked them to proceed.

Well, yes... That was a very very important meeting which I had to miss because of Manik's persistence of attending this concert. And as a result, here I m handling it through this video call. 

Soon after our wedding Dad, as in Manik's dad, assigned me as the CEO of the Malhotra Industries along with Manik. Even though I didn't actually mind being his assistant but Dad insisted in the two of us handling work alongside with other, and Manik seemed a lot lot more happy by that. 

So now both of us handle work together. Though Manik's schedule is still under me, he just couldn't adjust with any of the assistants that I assigned for him. I still am Fab5's manager, but that was totally my choice, or rather my selfishness, this success was my dream and I wanted to watch my dream come true anyhow. 

Manik did try to get me back to Music, not once, not twice but quite a lot of times, but my music is strictly confined to the music room and sometimes our casual parties. He does keep on posting up a few of my tracks online on various pages, which in turn gets me a number of various offers too. But this field is no longer for me, I m more than happy in where I m.

"Nandini it was amazi-"

I heard Manik say as he entered the room before I stopped him by lifting up my hand.

"Sorry gentlemen, plz proceed!!"

I said politely on the screen earning a nod while Manik rolled his eyes at me as he went to Cabir's room to freshen up.

I continued discussing the deal on the call for another half an hour or so before finally ending the call. I closed my eyes with a small sigh before closing the file on my lap. Two hours, that freaking presentation did take a lot of time. 

Closing up all my stuff, I moved out of the room to find all the others already ready to leave. 

Nandini: Congratulations guys.... 

I exclaimed taking in their attention as I walked closer.

Mukti: Nandini, u won't believe..... This was literally the most amazing crowd ever. We enjoyed a lot.

Nandini: That's good to hear... It was really a blast. People were actually dying to see u all!!

I said as I stood next to manik, who immediately wrapped his arm around me, pulling me closer.

Manik: U missed the concert.....

He said softly just for me to hear, almost complaining like a small child.

Nandini: No I didn't.... I was there in the beginning and then I was right inside.

I saw him rolling his eyes again clearly annoyed when Navya saved me saying,

Navya: Come on guys lets get going, it's late... I hv to go check on Diya as well! 

All of us nodded at her as I took out my phone and called the security head to make sure our way was cleared outside. Soon we all moved outside, making our way through their fans before we got into the cars. We were staying in a branch of RNA hotels here. looking ahead at the stage before he gaze shifted down towards me. A dazzling smile forming over his lips which I know is the one that he has just for me.

Nandini: Go Rock it....

I said smiling back at him as I left his hand and stepped aside.

I m there behind his steps and I will happily be here always!

With that he joined the Dhruliya, Mukti and Cabir who were already on the stage and the concert started.

As much cliche' as it sounds, Manik had made it a rule not to step on the stage without talking to me. May it be anywhere all around the world, or whatever time. He never does that without talking to me.

In all these 3 years in our marriage, he has made sure to persuade me to all of his concerts, sometimes he is successful in tagging me along and the other times I manage to skip it for work. This time he had the perfect occasion of New Years to pull me along. Well, not that I would hv any problem, the concert is in Vegas, an hour or two away from L.A. and its been long that I hv met Rishab, Anjali and Nayan.

Well, a lot happened over the past 3 years. For starters, Cavya got married around 6 months after we did. It was a grand beach wedding in Goa, cabir wanted it in broad daylight on the beach.

Soon after that aliya got pregnant. A few months later, she gave birth to an adorable baby boy Harsh, he is damn cute and seems to be a complete carbon copy of Dhruv, just by looks. He has got his naughtiness and talking style from his mother.

Harsh's first month birthday was celebrated here in L.A. with Mukbhi's wedding Party. Yes, Abhi finally got stuck onto Mukti, just as I had expected him to. And now a year and half in their marriage, they still seem too much into each other. Well it just gets Gross quite a lot of times, coz they still can't seem to keep their hands off each other.

Cavya too hv a very gorgeous little baby girl Diya. She is a year old and is probably the only person that has ever made Cabir serious and emotional.

In all with all these people around, I just could help but feel myself to be very lucky. I don't know how I landed up in India all those years ago and then met Manik. I can't even imagine where I would hv been without him. I can't even manage to go to sleep without him For crying out loud. Ohh yes, I still can't.

With time I grew over everything, from my panic attacks to everything else, but the need of Manik is still the same. I just Need Him to be There for me, Always! In fact, more than Always....

I can't just pin point any particular feeling that I get from our relation. People call it Love, but I think its something much much more than just Love. I can count the different relations that I get in just one person. No matter what the situation is, Manik is the only constant part in it. I know I can go through anything and everything if I just hv him holding my hand through it.

The concert continued in front of me as I excused myself from the backstage to Manik's greenroom. Checking onto the time, I picked up my jacket from the couch before turning on my laptop, turning on the video conference call exactly on time.

"Good evening gentlemen....." I smiled politely at the group of five men which were seen sitting around the table.

"Good evening Mrs. Malhotra! Shall we begin with the presentation?"

One of them asked waiting for my approval as I nodded and asked them to proceed.

Well, yes... That was a very very important meeting which I had to miss because of Manik's persistence of attending this concert. And as a result, here I m handling it through this video call.

Soon after our wedding Dad, as in Manik's dad, assigned me as the CEO of the Malhotra Industries along with Manik. Even though I didn't actually mind being his assistant but Dad insisted in the two of us handling work alongside with other, and Manik seemed a lot lot more happy by that.

So now both of us handle work together. Though Manik's schedule is still under me, he just couldn't adjust with any of the assistants that I assigned for him. I still am Fab5's manager, but that was totally my choice, or rather my selfishness, this success was my dream and I wanted to watch my dream come true anyhow.

Manik did try to get me back to Music, not once, not twice but quite a lot of times, but my music is strictly confined to the music room and sometimes our casual parties. He does keep on posting up a few of my tracks online on various pages, which in turn gets me a number of various offers too. But this field is no longer for me, I m more than happy in where I m.

"Nandini it was amazi-"

I heard Manik say as he entered the room before I stopped him by lifting up my hand.

"Sorry gentlemen, plz proceed!!"

I said politely on the screen earning a nod while Manik rolled his eyes at me as he went to Cabir's room to freshen up.

I continued discussing the deal on the call for another half an hour or so before finally ending the call. I closed my eyes with a small sigh before closing the file on my lap. Two hours, that freaking presentation did take a lot of time.

Closing up all my stuff, I moved out of the room to find all the others already ready to leave.

Nandini: Congratulations guys....

I exclaimed taking in their attention as I walked closer.

Mukti: Nandini, u won't believe..... This was literally the most amazing crowd ever. We enjoyed a lot.

Nandini: That's good to hear... It was really a blast. People were actually dying to see u all!!

I said as I stood next to manik, who immediately wrapped his arm around me, pulling me closer.

Manik: U missed the concert.....

He said softly just for me to hear, almost complaining like a small child.

Nandini: No I didn't.... I was there in the beginning and then I was right inside.

I saw him rolling his eyes again clearly annoyed when Navya saved me saying,

Navya: Come on guys lets get going, it's late... I hv to go check on Diya as well!

All of us nodded at her as I took out my phone and called the security head to make sure our way was cleared outside. Soon we all moved outside, making our way through their fans before we got into the cars. We were staying in a branch of RNA hotels here.

Harsh and Diya were with their nannies, waiting for their mums patiently. Navya had left her job soon after getting pregnant, and now stayed with Diya almost 24/7. Aliya too spends as much time with harsh as possible, the fashion house is now handled mostly from home. Both of them refused to let their babies grow on their own by the nannies not wanting to miss the most amazing time of their growing years, and somewhere I totally agree with them. As much as its believed that they should move out of the house, I think kids do need their mothers in the early growing years a lot.

Soon we were back at the hotel and decided to call it a day. Both Manik and I freshened up and lied down on the bed as I moved closer and rested my head on his chest as I always did. Manik wrapped his arm around me as he asked,

Manik: How was ur day?

Nandini: Quite usual I guess!!! I loved the concert.....

I replied to softly, snuggling closer to him. I felt his fingers moved into my hair, calming me down naturally as I heard his concerned voice.

Manik: U know we could hv had that meeting after we return.... U really seen quite tired!

Nandini: It's fine Manik... It wasn't anything special, I'll be fine by tmrw mrng.

I replied to him softly before changing the topic.

Nandini: Ever heard of George Stephen??

Manik: The owner of the GS Music House? Yeah!!

He asked and agreed after I nodded at him.

Nandini: He has invited all of us for a pre-New Year bash tmrw night. I think it will be good for u all if we attend it, I m sure there are gonna be may useful people present there.

Manik: He invited us?? U know Him?

I heard his surprised tone making me turn to face him as I nodded slightly.

Nandini: I did my second album under him. And around 4 more after that! He was there at the concert today...I didn't actually think he'll recognise me, Nyc man though. Was quite impressed by u guys.

Manik: U r not someone anyone would want not to recognise Nandini...

He stated rolling his eyes while I chose to ignore it as I asked.

Nandini: So... Should we go?

Manik: Of Course... I m sure the others will also be ready for a party anyways! We'll leave after Diya and Harsh call it off tmrw night.

Nandini: That won't be needed. Its a small house party, and last I knew George's wife is the biggest fan of Kids.

Manik: Perfect!

His reply made me smile. I wouldn't be surprised at all, if someone even says that Manik is more attached to Harsh and Diya than their fathers. I never knew my husband was such a child until those two came along. Just seeing him with them could melt anyone's heart in seconds. I bit my lip from opening up my mouth at his happiness.

He was literally a man with Multiple faces. A 'Perfect blend' I like to call him. His work mode still makes me shiver at times. The person he is on stage is someone nobody could ever think of pointing a negative finger ever. And then comes his family side, I still remember his condition when we lost Amms... As much as he was trying to be there for me, I could see him shaking from within. He could never afford to loose the ones that he is connected to. And with me... Well, that's a totally different Manik. Sometimes, the strongest man u would ever find and sometimes even, the most vulnerable soul. Ask me to talk about him, and I could literally bore someone with my words on how Lucky I hv been to have him as Mine.

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Manik: Nandini... Hurry up!

I heard Manik shouting from outside as Mukti and I moved to get our heels on. We were getting ready for the party and I had selfishly thrown Manik out of the room to get ready with abhi.

Aliya and Navya too were with us but then they showed some mercy over their husbands and finished off soon to take care of the kids.

Mukti: I love ur dress.... It came out better than I had expected.

Mukti beamed at me as she strapped her heels. I stood up and walked to the mirror in my black pumps.

Nandini: Well all thanks to u for designing such stuff for me...

Mukti: Nandini... Its literally too much fun designing for u! I don't know how, but u somehow manage to pull off anything and everything. And on top of it u look good in them, I mean half of the clothes that I design for u, I myself wouldn't imagine pulling off.

Nandini: Thanks for the compliment then!

I smiled at her as I saw her outfit.

She was wearing a plain satin red crop top with a printed skirt with slits on both thighs. She paired them up with black strap sandals with average heels unlike my damn high pumps. But as much as deny it, I like heels, coz they compliment my height with my tall husband's height.

We moved out of the door with my hands moving through my straightened hair, when I saw Manik and abhi waiting for us right outside.

Abhi: Geez... Girls!

Abhi started in an irritated tone but immediately shut his mouth on taking in Mukti's appearance. A cheeky smile took over my face at my whipped brother as I turned towards my man who had a dazzling smile on his face as he moved forward towards me.

Manik: Dressed up to kill?

He whispered to be wrapping one of his arms around my waist while another took a strand of hair off my face tucking it behind my ear.

Nandini: Any chances of my plan to work?

I asked back returning his smile.

Manik: Totally...

He whispered before moving to my side his hand still around my waist.

Manik: Lets go... Cabir said they all are already waiting for us by the cars.

He said to Mukbhi earning a nod as we all started moving.

Manik: Come lets make it another memorable night.

I heard Manik's whisper before he pressed his lips on the side of my hair and started walking me ahead.

Soon we all reached the cars and saw cavya and Dhruliya laughing as Harsh stood their jumping and dancing in excitement, while Diya was busy sleeping on cabir's shoulder.

Manik: Hey champ... Ready to go?

Manik asked him kneeling down as he assured him in his arms while the little one nodded his head with a broad smile.

All of us chuckled at him as I turned towards Abhi.

Nandini: I m leading the way... Stay close!

Abhi nodded at me passing me one of the car keys but then asked again.

Abhi: U sure u know the route? We can still take the drivers from the hotel.

Nandini: Chill... George sent me the address this morning, I know the way to his place.

I replied confidently. Vegas had been my main working place as Nanz... I know the city like a map.

Soon we moved to the cars as Manik opened up the driver's door for me.

Nandini: Manik... U don't need to get the door for me everytime!

I said for the hundredth time at which he just rolled his eyes and smiled before closing the door and moving to the passenger seat while Dhruliya got into the back seat.

We reached the address soon enough. The house was beautifully decked up in bright lights keeping the Christmas and New Year feel and as I had expected it was a small party with just around 40-50 guests scattered around. All of us entered inside with me in the front, Manik's arm wrapped around my waist as I looked around for George. Most of the guests were the old familiar faces with a few new leading sensations. And right then I heard the voice of the person whom I was finding.

"Nanz..."

I turned towards the source of the voice and found him walking towards me as he pulled me away from Manik's grip, taking me in a tight hug making me laugh at his all time friendliness.

George: U made it!

Nandini: Wouldn't hv missed it for anything....

I replied back almost instantly as he broke the hug only for me to be pulled into another one by some lady whose face I was yet to see.

"Oo dear... It's do good to see u!"

I broke the hug, a smile forming on my face as I recognised Hazel, his wife. She looked at me from top to bottom and then finally complained,

Hazel: U aren't a baby anymore.... I loved u!

Nandini: It's been 7-8 years Hazel... And believe me I still love u the same.

She laughed at my words as I took a few steps back standing right next to Manik, who held me again.

Nandini: George, Hazel..... Meet Manik, my husband. And these are our friends. Fab5 as u call them. And guys, this is Mr. George Stephen and his lovely wife Hazel!

George shook hands with all of them while Hazel completely chose to ignore everyone as she moved to Dhruv and smiled at harsh, who was in his arms, before she switched to her baby voice.

Hazel: Hello there young man!

Nandini: Well harsh and hazel are already settled for the night... Lets get in!

I said to Manik and George as we laughed before we all moved inside.

As the party moved on, I smiled broadly at all my friends as the crowd turned out to be quite welcoming. Not just to me, but to all of us. Where I was having my time meeting old friends, they all seemed to be making new connections. Mukti and Aliya tried hard to control their squeals when they meet Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes! Let's just say those 2-3 selfies made their day.

I excused myself from the conversation around me as I walked back towards my husband who seemed in deep conversation with George and Cabir. Manik smiled at me as I approached them and immediately wrapped his arm around my waist.

George: Nanz... Quite an interesting man, u got out there!

I heard him say making me smile as I looked at Manik. Before I heard him continuing,

George: I was just telling them how I was thinking about some merge albums. U know two bands in together, different languages. I just had this idea of Fab5 with some other band and then we can even shoot the video in India, it's been in my interest for quite a long time now. Cabir here assures, he could handled his drums to mix up.

I immediately hid my excited surprised expression as I looked over at Manik, who stood there analyzing me. When I asked Manik and Cabir,

Nandini: What do u guys think?

Manik: Well... We like the idea! But I m guess I need to talk to the others as well properly about it.

Before I could say anything I heard George speak up again.

George: That's good enough.... Why don't we hv a proper meeting and see which band would u like to collaborate with and all?

Manik smiled at him as he nodded. When Cabir turned back towards Nandini.

Cabir: Any meetings u want.... Well, Nandini is ur person to talk to, She's our Manager.

Nandini: Umn... As much as I love the idea, I feel it will hv to wait for sometime. Actually we all are going to L.A. tmrw mrng itself and then back to India day after for a dew prior commitments. But I will definitely get back to u when they decide!

George smiled and nodded at her when he said,

George: Anyways... Enough of work talk. By the way where is ur drink? Wait lemme get something for u!

Nandini: No I m fine! I hv to drive back from here, I don't think drinking would be that nice.

Manik: Relax... I can drive! U take it if u want.

Nandini: I m not letting anyone of u on the wheel... Its a left hand drive!

Nandini said glaring at him while Cabir chuckled.

Cabir: That's my cue to leave... Carry on guys!

Both george and Cabir walked away with a soft laugh when Nandini moved closer to Manik.

Nandini: Congratulations for the new offer!

Manik wrapped his arms around her as he pulled her closer,

Manik: Well thank u! But I thought u didn't like the idea... U kinda buzzed him off...

Nandini: I didn't... I just said that we'll think about it, and u do hv others to talk to as well.

Nandini said looking downwards avoiding his gaze.

Manik: Ohh... Now I get it! Trying to prove some point out here, are we?

Nandini sighed in her defeat as she replied back honestly,

Nandini: Just coz he knows me, I don't want to act as a connection Manik. Its Fab5's deal... And I like always want to be out of it, as much as I can. And plus, u guys are too busy for the next few months anyways, so he has to wait.

Manik smiled at her words and was about to say something when Dhruliya walked towards them.

Dhruv: Did I hear it right? George offered us a collab album?

Manik: Yes he did... But we'll talk about it in detail before we give him a conformation!!

Manik smirked at him making Aliya smiled knowing his plan.

Aliya: No wonder u r a lucky charm Nandini.... So many year hv passed, and still u somehow come up to be the pillar behind our success!!!

Aliya said wrapped an arm around Nandini's shoulder as the three of them smiled at her.

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Ohk guys... That's it for today!

Go on and comment how u found this part to be!

The next one comes up in 2 to 3 days😉

Love,

Navya😍