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#WHATAREFRIENDSFOR

Hardik's pov 

I went to Aryan's office and found the information he wanted me to keep secure and away from useless chicks so I put a security wall around the files on his computer using my software and smirked. Don't worry Aryan I'm always ready to help. Now for many who are wondering I'll tell you about our secret codes. So files meant very important information; pepperoni pizza meant security wall and England actually meant... that let it be a secret. And share it with others meant bad though it means he needs our help. Oops said too much 

Hardik's pov ends 

Aryan and Mannat after leaving in their private jet. 

Aryan and Mannat were cuddling in their private bedroom in the jet and talking. 

"Baby why do you think grandma has summoned us so suddenly?" She asked looking up at him. 

"It could be because of the gala or something related to mom dad's death who knows" he kissed her head while speaking. 

"I'm worried though Aru we left without any backup story our friends will be worried" she expressed. 

"Don't worry Hardik's there" she was confused but finally understood and started laughing loudly "that's true then. We don't have to worry. Hardik will come to us" they slept soon as they still had hours of travelling to do. 

Present: 

The g**g packed up on Hardik's instructions and they all left for Denmark. On reaching Denmark they asked people around them about some street. They reached the address to find a palace in front of them. They inquired of the people living inside. The palace guard understood who they were and did as was instructed and threw them out of the palace saying harsh words but slipped a small sheet of paper in Hardik's hand. They left and were thinking of other means to search for their friends when Hardik realized he had a chit so he opened it and read please wait near the back entrance at two in the night I'll take you to the person you are looking for. 

While they had left they hadn't realized that they were being watched thrown out by the guard by a stranger. He left satisfied thinking they won't be able to contact their so called friends Aryan and Mannat. 

They reached the back entrance around five minutes to spare for two. The guard then after two minutes came to them and took them towards a back door that was hidden by few tall trees of the palace. 

There they met whom they wanted to meet, Aryan and Mannat Malhotra. They wanted answers but they right now they were glad seeing their friends in good condition. 

They stared at their friends waiting for them to say something. 

"Hey guys right now I can't say anything but I need you all to change your attire to this" Aryan said trying to keep his voice low. 

The same guard came and gave them their attires which looked like uniforms and blond and brown wigs and eye lenses. They changed then Aryan said a few things to them. 

They all walked in the palace to meet a couple in their 30's. The couple smiled at Aryan and Mannat and walked off. 

"Who were they?" Reva asked Aryan looking at the couple who walked off. 

"King and Queen of Genovia, Mannat's real parents" they were shocked but didn't question anything as it was explained to them why earlier. 

The next day

March 16th 2012, Friday

Time: 6:30 pm

It was time for dinner right now the Royal family sat down to eat while the servers served and all began with their meals. Everyone made small conversations and spoke. Aryan and Mannat didn't speak much cause they remembered the fact that their friends were helping them in disguise so it wasn't easy for them to sit so peacefully and eat. The main course and then dessert was served to them. Queen Clarisse after dinner announced that she wanted her heirs to come to her chambers. They nodded and saying their greetings left. 

In queen Clarisse's living room:-

Clarisse questioned them about their arrival and also said that it was dangerous. Aryan somehow convinced her to go according to their plan after explaining it to her and after lot of pleading she finally agreed telling him to do as he saw fit. 

March 17th 2012, Saturday

Nandini was getting ready when Reva, Alia and Simran walked in on the pretense of helping the future queen get dressed. Yes their friends were disguised as the workers of the palace. The guys as guards and the girls as personal ladies in help of Mannat. They entered her wardrobe and were a bit surprised seeing how huge it was. It was amazing with latest collection of Gowns from the top most brands. 

They helped her to get dressed and walked away after Mannat gave them a chit. They left and read the chit "come to the same place" they understood and very creatively they walked towards the secret entrance they had been to on the first day of their arrival. The guys were also there they walked in to find Aryan and a Mannat standing their in the hiding. They led them into the entrance and closed the open part through the tall trees present there. 

All of them then turned towards Aryan and Mannat. It's been two days they wanted to know what the hell was going on right now. They needed answers but not all would be answered. 

Aryan looked at them and spoke after taking a deep breath "shoot what you want to know" 

"How are you related to these people you guys aren't royal are you?" Reva asked looking at them suspiciously. Reva was always the smartest of them. 

Mannat answered her question confirming her thoughts "yes we are royals when I was born Vikranth uncle was my god father. He had met my father when he had been to England to study for a year. They were rivals on the front so no one would have suspected anything around the age of four I was sent to London to him and his wife Naina who is also my real mother's best friend. They gave me their name I came to Genovia only last few years. I was hidden on the pretense of being in an all girls school for royals. But then people found out I wasn't there after all. I met you guys in London when I was ten and my visits were increased to erase the doubts and Vikrant uncle kept me hidden so people never suspected me being Mannat and Amelia" 

All nodded then Simran asked "when did you meet Aryan for real?" 

Aryan himself answered this "Mannat and I were always meant to be. When I was four my parents were murdered by an unknown cause. Ranveer and Ruhana  accepted me as they didn't have any kids and they were also my god parents. But then they also died the same way two years ago. And I inherited not only the throne but also Malhotra industries. Mannat and I met each other at school in England. We had hidden our realities from each other but then we fell in love and I introduced her to Ranveer who revealed her identity to me and mine to her. After which we had ups and downs but we came along and I proposed to her. 

Karan asked him as soon as he finished "that's all cool but who killed your parents bro? You found anything on it?" 

Aryan nodded and said "that's why you come in. We don't know who's behind it. There is a threat to my family and I could only trust you guys so I had Hardik lead you guys here" 

They understood. 

Hardik spoke after listening all this while "one last question guys" 

Aryan smiles "shoot buddy" 

"Since when is Mannat an ombré color hair woman?" He asked staring at his sister in surprise. 

"Since I am one. That's my natural hair color congrats on getting it correct. I used a disguise back in India as you know but Hardik, how did you know where to find us we hadn't left a single message for you guys" 

Nandini:  but how did you find us. 

Hardik smirked "I'm Hardik Singh baby sis. I hacked into your phone and checked your last location and also you're security walls suck I put up new ones I hope you don't mind" 

Mannat just stared at him blankly while the rest started laughing. 

Aryan then asked them to come closer "okay so tonight there's a ball here's what you've got to do.." he continued speaking and explained his plan. 

Denmark Royal Palace throne room:- 

Time: 7:30 pm 

The throne room was redecorated to accommodate the lavish ball that was going to take place tonight. A man was standing near the entrance who announced names as people walked down the grand staircase. 

The announcer taped his stick down twice before announcing "his royal highness king of Genovia and queen of Genovia have arrived" 

The king and queen walked down the stairs and started to greet the people in the party. 

The announcer again repeated the process "presenting his royal highness Prince Christian and princess Sofia of Genovia"

Christian and Sofia walked down hand in hand looking regal in their outfits. Sofia wore a red fluffy gown while Christian matched her in a black tuxedo. 

Many royalties from different countries had come to attend the ball. 

The announcer knocked his stick thrice all quietened down as he spoke "Her Royal highness Queen Clarisse Renaldi has arrived" 

All bowed as Clarisse walked in. 

Clarisse smiled and all stood straight waiting for her to speak " Greetings to all, Today is the grand Dane Independence Day Ball. As you all know my son King Ruberts and daughter Queen Amanda the people all spoke together "king Ruberts and queen Amanda may rest in peace" left us on this very day leaving my grand son and your future King William Renaldi". The announcer then announced "presenting your royal highness Prince William Renaldi future king of Denmark" 

The double doors opened and there stood Prince William aka Aryan. All bowed down to him as he walked down the double doors towards the centre where Clarisse stood. Aryan stood there looking around for Mannat. It was a tradition that the Queen danced with the prime minister and the heir to the throne chose a woman of his choice to do the first dance. A princess was moving towards him while he silently prayed for his girl to come soon when he saw everyone around him turn silent and looking towards the staircase. He turned around and found the silhouette of a woman. 

Then the announcer announced her to be Princess Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis, princess of Genovia. Aryan sighed in relief his girl was here. His Mannat aka Amelia was here and he was extremely satisfied right now. 

The light was still dimmed and not focused on his girl so he walked towards the stairs and upwards towards Mannat. He extended his hand for her and when she took it he kissed it gently and slowly he brought her to the centre when the lights were turned back to normal. There she was standing in a a beautiful shade of blue looking enchanting the blue of her dress highlighted her green eyes and ombré hair. Her hair curled, light makeup on and the dress looking so gorgeous as if it were made just for his girl. 

Aryan bowed and then extended his hand for her to take while she bowed and took it. He kissed it and then gently placed his one hand on her waist and kept her one hand on his chest.  Their other hand entwined with each other.  As they danced their entwined hands had untangle themselves and now they were hanging by their side moving gracefully along with the music. 

Everyone was enchanted seeing them dancing. Aryan and Mannat were so graceful that Clarisse decided to move away wanting to give her grandson more freedom of space. Aryan and Mannat were dancing only in the centre but later they started swinging around dancing around in the entire throne room.  The people were in a secluded corner and moved back as they danced. 

After they finished they again bowed to each other as people started clapping. A different tune played. 

Now other people paired up and joined the dance and it continued. Next tune played up and partner exchange started.  

Aryan was dancing with the same princess who had moved forward to dance with him because he had to he had no choice in the matter. 

It then switched and he pulled Mannat towards him and both dancing moved out of the hall. She tried stopping him but he pulled her along with him passing through doors. The guards staring at them wondering what was wrong with their future king and queen. William(Aryan) opened a wooden door and pulled Amelia(Mannat) inside  locking it behind them. The garden was empty. He continued pulling her and then took her towards a wall. He knocked on different places on the wall. 

Amelia: what are you doing William. 

William just shushed her and pulled her towards him. Holding her by the waist and Amelia was like what's wrong with him why is he knocking on a wall.  She turned her head towards the side and stood there looking at the grass. After a few seconds she heard a few screeches and whipped her head back.  She was surprised to see now that one part of the wall was now missing forming like a path to go in. William held Amelia's hand and together they walked in. After a few steps in the door again closed. It was completely dark with only a single light coming from the lantern that was kept in the entrance. William picked it up and took another off lantern and lit it up using the matchbox that was kept in the side. He passed one lantern to Amelia and hung back the other in its place. They walked in and reached a opening. Wait.....what're!!!!!!!  They found a small garden that was filled with flowers and a small trail for them to walk. There were candles lit around making the place enhance its beauty. In the middle there was a swing that could accommodate two people. 

Will(William) and Mia(Amelia) settled in the swing and talked about almost everything. There sweet time was disturbed by fireworks that glowed in the whole sky. 

William turned to look at Amelia who was staring at the fireworks in the night sky. He smiled and held her waist. She whipped her head in his direction feeling his gaze on her back and his hand that was on her waist. He jerked her towards himself and held her chin. 

Will: I love you Mannat thanks for being there for me always. 

Amelia: I love you Aryan and I'm here forever. 

They leaned in and kissed while the fireworks continued going off in the back.