FIREFLIES
1172 Words
Exactly after an hour the guys were waiting for the girls infront of Nandini’s house.
Dhruv: These girls are going for a one day trip or a party
Cabir: dude girls are girls they can never change
Manik: You are right so from next time we’ll atleast leave an hour before.
Arya: godd. Now i can’t wait..
Nandini: And you don’t need to. Sorry sorry guys we are late actually packing took a lot of time.
Alya: Arya please keep these bags in car.
Arya kept all the bags in the car and their journey began.
Cabir , Dhruv , and Mukti sat at the back.
Alya , Nandini and Navya at the middle seat and Manik at the passenger.
The journey was going on silently everyone was busy in themselves. Navya in her book. Alya on her cell phone. Mukti and Dhruv were talking. Cabir as always eating and Manik well the lover boy was busy adorning his doll from the mirror.
Nandini: guys i am getting. You people are so busy in yourself.
But none of them listened to her. Arya knew that her friend was bubbly and a chatter box and being silent was not her cup of tea . So he started the FM.
Arya: Nanz our school jam.
The song started both Nandini and Aryaman started singing along with the FM
Seeing nandini smiling whole heartedly Manik felt so much happy and peace and he too joined Arya in singing
Arya pointed towards alya and nandini started laughing
Arya stopped the car and moved out of the car while everyone looked confused
Arya started dancing on the road and doing wierd steps and everyone came out laughing
Now arya pulled nandu to dance along him but nandini also pulled manik with her. First manik was hesitant because it felt awkward and everyone was watching them.....
But nandini was carefree she nudged manik to do the step and now manik gave up and he too started dancing while the others also joined them...
The journey was over it was fun and music and yes feelings also
Arya: guys we are here and this is my farmhouse .
Alya: it’s beautiful
Mukti: fabulous man. Its amazing
Arya: thank you so lets go inside
Everyone moved inside Nandini was busy gawking at the place because it was the place where she has mostly spent her childhood with Aryaman. Just then she tripped over the entrance and was about to fall in a reflex she just closed her eyes scared of touching the ground but no she was hanging in air due to fear she slowly opened her eyes and saw Manik holding her by her waist protectively
Manik: nandini don’t get scared i won’t ever let anything happen to you. Never. I promise
Listening to Manik’s words a hue of red color adorned her cheeks but their cute moment was broken by Cabir.
Cabir: guys come inside. Look its so beautiful
Nandini and Manik entered the house that was fully furnished with kitchen on the right side. And couch on the left just before the stairs. The wall contained pictures of a cute boy and beside him was a small girl holding his hands with 4 adults
Alay: aww.. Aryaman. Who are these kids?
Before Arya could say anything Nandini went ahead towrds the picture caressing it with her hand
Nandini: these kids are Arya and me. And well these two are his parents and the other two (Her voice choked) My mom and dad
Arya knew that Nandini is on the verge of breaking down so to lighten the mood he said
Arya: guys . You all go and freshen up and we’ll have the dinner together and i’ll be back after work
Nandini: but Arya we’ll have just tomorrow to enjoy
Arya: Sorry. Nanz but i have to. Kaka aap please keep their bags in their respective rooms.
Kaka: Yes sir. And Nandini i’ll keep your bags in your room.
Nandini: But kaka that must be so dirty.
Kaka: No kid Aryaman always got it cleaned every week.
Arya to escape the situation
Arya: okay. I need to go see you at dinner
Alya: ya i am very tired
Mukti: Where is mine and Alya’s room?
kaka: This side. Follow me.
Nandini: Navya you’ll stay in my room and Cabir you and Dhruv at the right one
Manik: oh hello where will i go ?
Nandini: manik you go at the room beside mine. Fine?
Manik did a happy dance in his mind because it was hard time he was away from nandini and he couldn’t control it anymore. He wanted to be with Nandini all the time. That was true.
Everyone went to their respective rooms to freshen up
AT NIGHT
Everyone were seated at the dining table having dinner
Arya: guys how did you like the place
Nandini: Only if you have time for us, that others will discover the place. Always work work.
Manik: Nandini he is busy. And we still have tomorrow.
Nandini: but manik
Manik: Nandini. Ok i have a surprise for you after dinner
Nandini: surprise? Manik what is it? Tell me. Please.
Manik: have patience babes.
AFTER DINNER
Manik closed Nandini’s eyes with his palms and took her and all others towards the lawn of the house.
Nandini: Manik .. Now tell us.
Manik: Nandini wait
Now Manik took back his hand and Nandini slowly opened her eyes and the scenario in front of her made her mouth open
Manik: how is it?
Nandini: it’s beautiful. I love it
Cabir: bro
Alya and mukti: fabulous
The whole lawn was covered with fireflies which were shining brightly and the whole lawn was covered with lights of fireflies
arya: Manik bro . It’s too good. You know what-
Manik: Nandini loves fireflies
Nandini: how do you know?
Manik: You know a heart to heart connection
Nanidni: Manik. So cheesy
Later all of them sat in the lawn watching the beautiful scenario
Cabir: dhruv. Brother i am too sleepy lets go
Dhruv: yes come
Alya and mukti: we’ll also leave.
navya: Even i am too sleepy.
Arya: good night guys.
Others : good night
All went back just then Arya got a call and he went away
Manik: i am also sleepy.
But he saw Nandu was sitting beside him with her head on his shoulder
manik: Nandini i guess you should also sleep
No response
Manik: Nandini
No response
Manik leaned forward just to find her sleeping peacefully hugging manik and her hairs were falling on her face making her look more cute and the moonlight which fell on her face made her more angelic
Manik kept adoring her sleeping beauty. He held her in his arms and took a sleeping nandini to her room.
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