Manan : Arranged To Fall In Love

Chapter 6

Soon Murty's accompanied Manik to his cabin where Raj was already waiting for them. As soon as they entered Raj stood up and greeted them with a firm handshake..

Raj: as you might be knowing this is my son Manik

Raman shook hands with him..

Raman pointing towards Abhi

R: this is my son Abhi and this is my daughter Nandini..

Raj: I must say Nandini your presentation was just amazing..

N: thank you.. while Raj said this Raman patted Nandini's back in pride.

Raj: shall we discuss the legal terms for merger and other details so that the production work can start at the earliest. While both our legal teams can work on the merger contract.

M: before discussing further may I know the raw material suppliers so that the details would be finalized..

Raman: Mr Malhotra the raw material would be supplied by Murty Industries Chennai branch as we have started the work for the same raw material work mostly 6 months back in different field so we just need to increase our production capacity.

Raj: that is well and good then.. So Mr Murty my son would be working on this project on behalf of Malhotra's, so.my I know who would be representing Murty's..

Raman: mostly my daughter would only be handling but if required my son would also represent.

Manik: ok then I would ask the legal team to start the merger procedure while I would contact Ms Murty from when we should start the work.

Raman: ok then it was nice meeting you. Saying this he shook hands with Raj and Manik. And Abhi and Nandu also shook hands and took their leave.

As they left Raj and Manik were talking...

Raj: Manik I must say kya detailing thi na in logo ki.. I mean that is the reason they always were at a nick with us. And at times they could also beat us.. Seriously they hold the equal dedication as us..

M: yes dad , I guess that is why they would always be a healthy competition to us always.

R: and that girl's presentation skills were amazing.. but never heard that their daughter also joined their business..

M: yes me too.. may be they would not have conducted a press conference for it or not have publicized about it. Lets see what does they hold.. After all it the work of their that speaks..

Raj: Ohh god how can i forget.. Manik we need to head home..

M: Why? What is the hurry dad?

Raj: Are yaar i Promised your mom that we will be home as soon as this meeting comes to an end. I have already updated the legal team to send us them contact by e-mail and not disturb us.

M: Why is that so, dad i have meetings lined up for today..

Raj: No i have informed your P.A not to line them up.. So complete anything important and we head to home in half hour.

M: Fine will be there..

Raj: By patting his cheeks said good boy.. On the other side.. In car..

Raman: I am so proud of you Nandu that my happiness has no bounds..

Nan: Thanks paa, but why did you say that i will handle this from now on.. I do not even have any experience and they are important for our company.. I mean what if I screw things up?

Abhi: Nanz we believe in your potential and caliber. So stop this and focus further and we know that our princess will complete this project very efficiently.. And we are there na to hold your back if you fall so do not worry..

Raman: Abhi is right beta, i have full faith in you.. Saying this he pull her in a side hug.

They reached office and Raman informed his staff about their great achievement and on top of it Nandini nailing the deal to close.

Everybody gave a standing ovation to Nandini and the team working with her. As the project had opened new doors for Murty Industries and this leads to development of all.

Malhotra Mansion

Raj and Manik after completing their work went back home early today. They all sat to have lunch and then went to the living room. Neyonika budged Raj to speak with Manik as he would not cut him off..

Raj: Beta your mom and me were thinking to get you married now as it is the right time.

Manik was shocked and he said

M: Dad where is this coming from.. I do not want to get married at present. Specially we should focus on Mukti at first come on..

Ney: Manik bacha mukti wants a Love marriage and we are discussing about you not anyone else. Is there someone in your life that we do not know of.

M: Mom it is not that, there is no one in my life that i love and if that was the case then i would have told you guys.. It is just that i am not ready for any relationship at present.

Ney: Manik but you need to settle down in your life, and if there is no one in your life then why are you declining to getting married.

M: Mom it is just that i do not want any relationship at present and marriage is a big step i do not want to just jump into it.

Raj: Beta we are not telling you to get married straight away, we are just asking you to meet different prospects and if you find someone upto your mark then we would think about it.

Please beta this is the right age to think about marriage and take a step towards it. You are excelling in your career and everything. Please beta give it a thought.

M: Dad i am not sure at present give me some time to think upon it. But still don't get your hopes high.

Ney: Chalo that is good. and haan we won't get hopes high bas. But do not be biased with anything that runs in your head and take a decision.

on the other side

I: I am so proud of you bacha, mera smart bache ne prove kar hi diya hai na that she can do anything when it comes to business... After all she has it in her blood..

N: Haan maa and you should have seen the faces of other companies jab maine Mr. Malhotra ke questions ko answer diya. They were hell socked as they never imagined. And that Mr. Malhotra he did not have anything else to say or ask. I mean there was total silence all over for a while.

I: Are baap re is that so.. Saying this she pulled her cheeks and then said.. Chal ab baki ki bate baad mai karte hai, pehle khana kha le..

N: Maa please muje reward milna chahiye na.. I mean I performed so well... Please pretty please.. (Nandini said this making a puppy face)

I: Chal nautanki aaja khilati hu mai tuje.. (Well that is the reward system in their family. To get the taste of food from hands of Ishita)

Abhi: Maa isko Navya se thoda dur rakho melodrama karna chalu kar diya hai iss ne.

N: Mummy bhai ko bolo meri friend ko kuch nahi bolne ka..

Abhi: Kyu mirchi lagti hai kya.. Dramebaaz...

N: Mummy bhai ko bolo na.. (She said stomping her foot)

I: Abhi chalo bas karo aur khane pe concentrate karo..

All this while Raman was in deep thoughts and enjoying his family having a gala time together. But his eyes every now and then would halt at Nandini only seeing her smile and that happiness that her eyes reflect...