Night 9pm,
Malhotra Mansion,
Everyone Murthys, Malhotras along with Navya were sitting in the living room of Malhotra Mansion relishing ice cream with curiosity clearly visible on their face. Actually, Nandini dragged Murthys and Navya to Malhotra mansion without telling them the reason and not able to handle anymore Raman asked.

Ra: Princess tum hame yaha kyu layi ho wo bhi kuch bataye bina?

Na: Or hame bhi?

Hearing them Nandini got nervous and looked at Manik who was already looking at her. He blinked his eyes and stood up followed by her. They went in the middle and Manik spoke.

M: Listen up everyone, we need to talk. You all remember whatever happened yesterday after Varun came?

All nodded including Navya as Nandini already told her everything. First, she panicked but after Nandini's assurance that she has a solution and will tell everyone together, she calmed down a bit.

N: So, we have decided that we are ready for this rishta. Hum shaadi karne ke liye ready hai!

Silence was all that was felt in the room for a minute but realising what they heard all gleamed in happiness. Nyo and Ishu hugged their respective children, then Nyo came to Nandu and kissed he forehead whereas Ishita side hugged Manik.

N: *excited* Ishu suna tumne? OMG matlab meri Nandu hi meri bahu banegi.

I: *laughing* Ha Nyo and mere Manu se better ladka meri Nandu ko mil he nahi sakta.

Everyone came and hugged them and congratulated them. Cabir hugged Manik and then went to Nandini.

C: *side hugging* Congrats piddi... oops sorry I mean bhabhi!

N: *blushing* Bhai pls, Nandu hi thik hai.

R: *patting her head* Bacha I hope yeh decision tumne koi pressure mai nahi liya?

N: *hugging him* No papa!

Na: *side hugging Manik* Congrats jiju!

M: *giggling* Thanks behna! *looking at everyone* Ok sab pls baith jao there is more to talk, there is one more problem.

Ny: *worried* Problem? What problem Manu?

N: Batate hai but aap sab pls baith jao and calm down.

All settled down and then Manik told them everything that happened between Harshad and Nandini. Hearing him both the brothers and fathers were boiling with anger whereas the mothers were worried. Amongst them Abhi was the angriest as he is very protective for his baby doll.

Ab: *standing up* What the hell! How dare he, how dare he do this with my baby doll? Mai use chodunga nahi!

N: *Patting his biceps* Bhai... bhai pls calm down! Maine isi liye nahi bataya apko as I know it won't go well with you but pls bhai aisa mat kijiye. I can't let you do this, aapki or appa ki itne years ki mehnat and reputation mai nahi bigad sakti pls bhai.

I: *hugging her with tears* I am proud of you bacha for thinking so, but you should have told someone, tum khud sehti rahi and we didn't even know?

N: Amma maine Navya ko bataya tha or aap logo ko isleye nahi bataya because mai aapko worry nahi dena chahti thi. I thought kai I am not going to be in any relationship any time soon so it won't matter much but kal jo hua uske baad... Amma I thought Manik deserved to know so I told him, maine sahi kiya na amma?

Ishita hugged her with utmost love and nodded her head. Everyone in the hall was silent after this when Cabir broke the silence.

C: But ab hum kya karenge? I mean we can't delay the marriage but at the same time we can't even let Harshad know about it.

M: Exactly Cabir, and we have a solution but hume aap bado ki agreement chahiye usme then only we can proceed.

Ny: Kya solution hai Manik?

M: Mom we thought to get married but keep it hidden. Basically, a hidden marriage which no one will know about including Fab3! *he said last statement looking at Cabir*

C: But bhai Fab5 holds no secret! It's our rule!

M: I know Cabir but Alya will not believe in what we say against Harshad so we can't tell her until we have proof or rahi baat Mukti and Dhruv ki, to they don't hide anything from Alya so agar meri vajahse unke rishto mai problem ho that I do not want.*cabir nodded*

N: Navya, I cannot tell Arya and Neha too as that is only fair if he is not telling Fab3!

M: But Nandini...

N: *cutting him off* No Manik that's my decision! Appa, papa aap log kuch to boliye pls, why are you so quiet?

Ra: Kya bolu Nandu when I am at fault? Meri vajahse you must keep it hidden.

R: Or meri vajah se you both must hurry!

Both Manan looked at each other than at their mothers who blinked their eyes that they are in the plan and will handle the fathers.

Ny: Raj, Raman bhai aap dono aisa kyu soch rahe ho? Aapke aisa sochne sai problem to khatam nahi hogi na.

I: Exactly! We should be proud of our children who are doing this sacrifice for their family and instead you both are making it difficult for them!

After getting some sense from their wives, they looked up to their children who were giving them puppy look 😂😂. They smiled and nodded in acceptance.

N: Ok good, now that you all agree, only family members should know about our marriage pls.

M: And I want Nandini to go back to UK and complete her degree as it is her last year.

N: But...

M: *cutting her off* No Nandini... this is my decision!

She looked at him with wide eyes as he was repeating her statement back at her. He chuckled seeing her!

Ab: But ek family member ko batana bohot urgent hai! *all looked confused* Arey meri behen Naira! Pagal hojaygi woh yeh news sun ke that her favourite bhai and di are getting hitched!

All laughed and settled down including Manan! Nyo immediately called her and put it on speaker. She picked her phone after 4 rings and chirped happily making everyone smile.

Nai: Hello mumma! Kaise ho app? And you called on this time? Everything ok? Gharpe sab thik hai na? Or Ishi maa and Raman papa? Aap kuch bol kyu nahi rahe ho?

Ny: Hello to you too sweetheart! or tum kuch bolne dogi to bolungi na!

Nai: *biting her tongue* Oops... sorry! Boliye.

Ny: Acha I called you to give you good news!

Nai: *excited* What mumma? Aap log yha aa rahe ho?

Ny: Nope but you are definitely coming here.

Nai: Mai? Aise achanak kyu?

Ny: Are tumhare Manik bhai shadi kare to tum unki wedding mai nahi ane wali kya? *no response* Hello? Hello? Naira are you on call?

Nai: *coming out of shock* Ha..ha aap sachi bol rahe ho? Kab hua yeh? Mujhe bataya kyu nahi? Or shaadi itni jaldi? Kisse?

Ny: Ya everything happened quick and I will explain why but for now guess who is your to be bhabhi?

Nai: Arey how can I guess? Koi hint to do!

Ny: She is your favourite!

Nai: Umm... Nandu di! OMG I always wanted her as my bhabhi but nahi nahi woh to UK hai, Mukti di bhi nahi as woh bhai ke liye sister hai I don't know aap batado pls! I can't take this suspense.

Everyone smiled on her first statement whereas Nandu blushed. Nyo giggled and passed the phone to Manan and gestured Nandu to speak.

N: *still blushing little* Hi barbie doll!

Nai: OMG Nandu di! Aap India mai ho! Mujhe bataya bhi nahi and ek minute matlab mera first guess sahi tha?

M: Yes princess! You were right!

Nai: *jumping in happiness* Sachi! Bhai, I love you so much for this! Yes, meri wish puri kardi aapne! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much!

M: Princess calm down and breath! Lag jayegi jyada kud mat!

Nai: Ofo bhai kuch nahi hoga mujhe! Acha mujhe call rakhna hoga mera lecture ka time hogaya hai so bye everyone! Love you all!

Everyone: Bye! Love you too!

After the phone disconnected, Raj spoke.

R: So aab shadi kab karni hai and where?

Ny: Raj panditji se puchna padega if there is any date soon?

I: Ek kaam karo tmrw evening sab hamare ghar aa jana mai panditji ko bhi bula lungi?

Everyone nodded and stood up. They bid bye to each other and left for Murthy villa. Navya decided to stay there itself as it was late. Nandini was about to sleep when her phone beeped with a message.

M: Good night Ms Murthy!

N: Who is this?

M: Arrey apne soon to be husband ko nahi pehchana soon to be Mrs Malhotra?

N: *blushed reading 'husband'* Manik aap?

M: Yup!

N: Sorry I didn't have your number!

M: Its ok! Now sleep you must be tired! Bye!

N: *smiling at his care* Hmmm Good night! Bye!

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