In 6 to 7 hours we landed at Islamabad it was 11 am, and in the morning we just straight headed to my palace.

"What the Fuck is this dude" Zain Exclaimed loudly in Shock As Soon he saw my house.

"It's a palace !" I replied in a duh tone shrugged his shoulders

"Wow your house is so pretty Manik" Fariyal Commented with a genuine smile staring at the house

"I didn't know that you were that rich man, if you were that rich, what were you doing in London? You Should have just enjoyed the money bro" Zain Remarked With a teasing Smile

"He didn't want to become a spoiled brat like you" Kaif Answered before I could say anything "Yeah he's right" I Replied forcing a Smile at him Shrugging my shoulders

"Let's go Guys I just want to see the whole house" Haram Exclaimed getting Excited with a wide smile on her face

"Yeah After all it's going to be your future House isn't it " Zain Teased looking at me I give him shut up look

"dude, If you are gonna do this stuff in my house then please leave" I replied as And Strolled inside casually

"I'm kidding bro" he yelled from back and he hugged me from the side I Chuckled at him

And Kaif and I are of the Same age, Haram And nariyal are younger than us by 2 years

As soon I entered inside Everyone was doing breakfast Saad Looked at me And get up from my chair getting shocked

"Oh my god Manik! Are you here?" He uttered getting Surprised & Walked towards me I moved forward And we both hugged each other like brothers

"Woah, you have changed dude," I Said looking at him, As his hairs were black which used to be brown And he was looking fitter And not to forget he has become Handsome.

"So have you, You have changed I almost didn't recognize you, you used to be fatty And now look at you," He Said looking at me from bottom to up.

"Will you let him come inside" I Heard Ayesha Chachi scream excitedly, he chuckled and moved back.

"Ahh I Missed you, My Darling, My beautiful Chachi, and Puphs" I walked and hugged both of them together.

"Manik we missed you so much," Ayesha Chachi Said cupping my face and kissing my head, I'm close to her after my mother.

She's like a Second mother to me She was not able to get pregnant for a long time So she used to love me like a Son And when Kabir Was born Mom's Attention got diverted I know because he was A kid So Chachi used to take care of me a lot Even though she was pregnant.

"How's your health? Dad, Are you Good?" I asked looking at my Father nervously, while he pulled me in a hug embracing me, While I felt his warmth.

"I'm missed you son, And I'm So Proud of you my boy" He Whispered in a hug, I tightened the hug listening to him getting emotional a little, and broke the hug he patted my shoulder affectionately.

"Grandpa You are becoming handsome Day by Day" I joked Hugging him.

"Yeah I know right" he Joked as well and giggled as we broke apart.

"Chachu Are you angry won't you meet your son," I Asked Showing my sad Smile, He didn't come forward to meet me.

"You told me you are coming tomorrow How did you land up today," He Asked Looking at me frowning and a bit worried.

"Come on I wanted to Surprise Everyone, So please don't get angry now " I Replied Side hugging him He nodded ruffling my hair he's like a friend to me he used to always Save me from Dad's scoldings.

"Where is Mama," I Asked impatiently looking here and there as I didn't see her.

"She's upstairs, She must be waking Kabir up go meet her" Ayesha Chachi Replied, touching my shoulders I Nodded I Walked to go but stopped and turn to look at my Friends they were standing awkwardly.

I Forget about them, Shit,

"Hey Family They are my Friends please help them and Guys make yourself at home," I Said looking at Everyone And running From there without looking back.

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"Kabir Come on Wakeup Stop being So lazy" As Entered Kabir's Room I Saw her scolding him.

He's still the same lazy person.

I walked slowly without making any noise And Hugged her from back Startling her "Hey Mama I'm back" I whispered in her ear She Got Shocked.

"Manik " She Mumured And turned and looked at me And hugged me Tightly making me choke.

"Mom....can..can't.. breath.." I Said as she tightened the hug, She moved back and looked Cupping my face

"My Baby" She whispered Getting Emotional, she hugged me again I hugged her tightly this time Ahh I missed her So much.

"It's okay mama stop Crying I'm here now" I whispered as she was sobbing badly "Why didn't you tell me that you are coming?" She asked and wiped her tears moving back and looking at me.

"I told you I'm coming Soon" I Replied with a mischievous look She smiled and kissed my head lovingly cupping my face, and a Smile came on my lips.

"Kabir look who's here get up you lazy boy" mom Scolded him removing the blanket from his face He moved into sleep And covered himself with the blanket again.

"Wait let me help you" I spoke with a smirk on my face held Mom by her shoulder and Made her Stand at a distance she looked at me getting confused.

I took the Jug of water from the side table and Splashed it on his Face.

"What the hell" he yelled Getting up with a jerk, looked at me to get shocked, and he rubbed his eyes.

"Who the hell are you? Do I know you ? " he asked Angrily wiping his face, I chuckled at him.

"It's me, little brother," I Said Ruffling his hair With a Smile He looked at me and threw the water on my face from the glass.

"What the" I Shouted getting all wet And looking at him angrily.

"You are dead now" I Mumured and jump on him And started beating him with a pillow While he did the same We both were fighting Running here and there, messing up his room.

"Mom Save me please I'm your son," He Said hiding behind Mom while I laughed Looking at him while Mom was giggling at us, But after a few seconds came forward and hugged me like a kid making me smile at him.

"How are you?" I asked ruffling his hair "Better than ever" he replied breaking the hug with a Smile.

"Where are my gifts? Did you get what I told you" he asked with a wide smile and a bit excited, I rolled my eyes at him and wrapped my arm around his shoulder, and drag him downstairs while Mom was following us with Smile playing on her face.

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The time passed very quickly while chatting about things here and there, we didn't realize it was Evening and even my friends were enjoying themselves getting along with my family, I asked them to feel at home and they took it seriously I guess.

Kidding!

But I was still waiting for someone, she was not there.

The Ladies Have Decided to go invite Some of their close friends and neighbors but Seeing me they were thinking to Drop the plan but I Stopped them.

"Come on ladies just go we guys will have fun don't worry about me" I Spoke Side hugging Mom she gave me a guilty Smile.

"I Don't Like it You are here after so long And we are going out" Mom uttered getting upset.

"Chill Mami We will take care of him" Saad Replied Throwing his arm around my neck with a smile.

"Take care? Come on Mom Bhai is not a kid" Kabir Said Rolling his Eyes I glare at him, And then Finally they left the Men Were Also busy with some work So only We youngsters were there.

|Pov Ended|

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|Author Pov|

"Are you Looking for Someone bhai?" Kabir Asked as He saw him Looking Here And there He stopped and looked at him

"No I'm seeing the house after a long time that's it" Manik Gave him a lame Excuse And Kabir Smirked at his answer.

"Woah Who's this beauty dude" Zain Exclaimed loudly getting their attention and looking at The Window.

Nandini was Getting out of her car, The white lab coat was on her arm, And she was holding a handbag in her hand, wearing a Plain white frock and trousers, with a pink chiffon dupatta on her head, and her long brown hair was open She was looking heavenly gorgeous

Nandini was Getting out of her car, The white lab coat was on her arm, And she was holding a handbag in her hand, wearing a Plain white frock and trousers, with a pink chiffon dupatta on her head, her long brown hair was opened She was looking heaven...

"She's so beautiful Dude, I'm liking her already" Zain Uttered getting Smitten by her looks

"Don't you Dare Even think of going near her?" Saad And Kabir both Said together Glaring at him angrily Manik was Surprised to see them getting angry over a girl

"Oh don't tell me She's your girlfriend," Zain Asked in a not-happy tone, making faces as if he liked her

"Stop it Zain Enough" Kaif Warned him giving him shut up look Zain nodded looking at him

"By the way who's She?" Manik Asked looking at Saad and Kabir They both looked at each other And Smiled Manik was like what's happening he was totally confused with their looks

"I'm home" Nandini screamed But She got Surprised to see so many people together

"Erm. Assalam-o-Alaikum" She Said Awkwardly looking at Everyone and placing her bag and coat on the sofa

"Hey " Zain Forward his hand in front of her While Nandini looked Confused She look at him too

"Assalam-o-Alaikum" She replied Without taking his hand And Kabir Chuckled, As he know it was going to happen, While Manik was impressed with her manners, Nandini looked at Kabir and Walked towards him

She grabbed him by his shoulders "Who are these peoples? " She Asked whispering in his Ear and looking at them

"Is She your girlfriend?" Manik Asked Looking at their closeness Kabir burst into laughing listening to him said just Smiled

"You are gonna regret Saying this" Kabir Smirked at him making Manik confused, while hearing him Nandini looked at him

She couldn't take her eyes off him, She felt like she know him from somewhere, Even she find him handsome dressed in a casual T-shirt and jeans His hair was messy making him look hot, and his brown eyes attracted her the most, and the little beard on his face was making him look hot.

He felt her gaze on him He raised his eyebrows She moved her eyes from him getting embarrassed as her cheeks got flushed.

While Manik Was starting her too, He was Smitten by her dressing style and her manners, He found her beautiful too, the way she put her bangs behind her ear. Especially the way she has wrapped the dupatta on her head.

Saad shook his head Seeing them And he walked towards Nandini And stand on her right while Kabir was on her left side Saad put his arm around her back she leaned on his side getting comfortable.

"They are his friends, Haram, Fariyal, Kaif, And Zain" Saad Said pointing at Manik,

Nandini was thinking why the hell saad is introducing her to some stranger's friends

"He's a flirt so be careful around him" Kabir whispered in her ear gesturing at Zain, Nandini rolled her eyes at him and nodded her head

"Kabir behave they are guests" Saad scolded him as he whispered in his ear as others were staring at them

"What? I'm just telling her to be careful " Kabir replied Shrugging his shoulders and winking at her

"Stop it both of you will you tell me who is She" Manik Shouted at both of them seeing them whispering and ignoring him totally

Nandini got annoyed how can someone yell at her brothers and too in-front of her

"Hello, Excuse me, Who are you? And who gave you the right to shout at them" Nandini Snapped at him strolling towards him like an angry lioness,

"May I ask you who are you, Miss?" Manik Bellowed glaring at her towering over her by his height she raised her head to look at him

"You are asking me this? Standing in my house? Come on give me a break" Nandini Uttered Sarcastically flapping her hair which touched Manik's face he closed his eyes as the beautiful smell of rosey shampoo hit his nostrils and he shook his head and looked at her

"Excuse me? It's my house" Manik Replied throwing his arms in the air, coming back from his thoughts

"Guys Stop it Relax" Saad Said Coming in between them Saad was about to say when Kabir pushed him away Saad scowled

"Okay Let me introduce you both" Kabir Said Getting Excited Like a kid rubbing his hands, eager to see their reactions.

"She's Nandini Malhotra And he is Manik Malhotra" Kabir Introduced them With a Smirk throwing his arms on each shoulder.

They Both got Shocked hearing him They Didn't know how to react, Both were stunned, Seeing Nandini Standing Shocked Manik Smiled at her cute expression.

"How are you?" Manik uttered Awkwardly not knowing what to say, he was waiting for this moment for so long, but seeing her right in front of his eyes, he didn't find any words.

"I'm Fine how have you been" Nandini Replied in the same tone, Playing with her fingers nervously tucking her banged behind her ear,

Not believing she was meeting him, He has changed so much, he used to be chubby, and cute, but now, he had become so handsome, His height, personality, and that little beard on his face were screaming, How dashing he is, she didn't recognize him! She had even never seen his pictures she wanted to see him personally,

"I'm good" Manik Replied While Saad and Kabir looked at each other with like really look

"Guys you are meeting After so long just hug Eachother Come on you guys used to be best friends remember, " Kabir Remarked loudly taunting them, Nandini and Manik both give him a glare

"I.." Nandini Was about to say but Suddenly She stopped her legs wobbled, as she felt Everything sway in front of her She felt Dizzy, unknowingly She grabbed Manik's Shoulder For support, and he got Surprised for a moment by her touch but then he looked at her

"Nandini, Are you okay? " Manik asked looking at her worriedly wrapping his hand around her back

She Blinked her Eyes And shook her head to remove the dizziness

"I'm Fine" She mumbled Removing her hand from his shoulder and realizing it, Saad and Kabir Looked at her worriedly

"Are you sure you are Fine? You don't look okay" Saad Said Wrapping his arm around her Shoulder

"I'm just tired that's it" She Replied And looked at Manik who was Eyeing her Worriedly She was getting nervous and conscious around him

" Get her some water" Manik Said looking at Kabir As he hold her Hand And Made her Sit on the sofa comfortably

"Here" Kabir made her drink Water While Manik's Friends Were Surprised Seeing All Three of them caring for her too much as they have never seen Manik like this with a girl.

"Is he the same Manik we know" Zain Whispered in Kaif's Ear seeing the scenario in front of him

"He's the Same why are asking Such a Ridiculous Question" Kaif Replied glaring at him

"He doesn't seem to me, look how he's getting worried for that girl, I have never seen him like that" Zain Muttered surprised

"She's his cousin He will get Worried" Fariyal Said slapping his head from behind

"Ahh" Nandini Screamed Holding her tummy as she felt a sudden cramp in her stomach.

"What Happened Nandini are you Fine?" Manik Asked as he Cupped her face Without even realizing it.

"Ahh...My.Sto. stomach is Paining " She Cried in pain clutching her stomach as tears brimmed in her eyes.

"Did you have your breakfast?" Saad Asked Rubbing her hand She nodded her head no all three glared at her.

"Please do Something it's paining" She wailed in pain clutching Saad's hand which she was holding

"I have called the doctor he's on his way" Kabir Said Worriedly coming near them

Suddenly Nandini Started feeling Dizziness again She was not able to open her Eyes and Everything got blurred darkness spread in front of her eyes, and she fall on the sofa lifelessly

"Nandini" They Yelled loudly While Manik Was just in Shock seeing her like that he didn't expect this kind of welcome.