44. Anonymous Audio & Talks

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As everyone were setting up their instruments, Manik noticed Nandu still huffing in anger due to their earlier conversation. He secretly chuckled and cleared his throat to gain everyone's attention.

Manik(sternly): I need a moment with my P.A., Ms. Murthy.

Since he addressed her as Ms. Murthy, she thought it be something related to office work. So, she moved out of the room but not before glaring him. Manik followed her with a smirk making everyone smile in disbelief.

Cabir(disbelievingly): Iske parents ne haan kya kar diye yeh toh ab khule khule romance karne lag gaya.

Outside the room

Manik(smiled): Ms. Murthy.

Nandu(sarcastically): Yes, Mr. Malhotra. Ab kya chahiye tumhe when you didn't let me go to office?

Manik(pouted): Toh chali jaati office. Why did you stay?

Nandu(calmly): Vo Cabir bhai asked me to stay. Unhone kaha koi kaam hai jo baad mein batayenge.

Manik(muttered): Isse better reason nahi mila kya use?

Nandu(glaring him): What did you say?

Manik(stuttered): Wha..what did...I...I say? Kuch...kuch nahi bola maine.

Nandu(accusingly): Manik, is this your plan?

Manik(stammered scaredly): Wha..what plan? Tum...ky...kya bol rahi ho?

Nandu(disappointedly): I didn't expect this from you.

She turned to go when Manik pulled her through her hand.

Manik(pleaded): Nandu, meri baat suno.

She raised an eyebrow.

Manik: Acha baba sorry.

He held his ears and made his best possible puppy face to which she softened her expressions and looked down. Cupping her cheek, he spoke.

Manik(softly): Nandu yaar, sachi office mein kaam nahi tha. Mom-Dad bhi bas overall check karne gaye hai. They wanted to go and see the things. Aur this is my first performance and I need you beside me.

Sensing the nervousness in his voice, she spoke.

Nandu: Manik, why are you nervous? This isn't the first time you are singing.

Manik: yes but I am singing after so many years. And....

Nandu(smiled reassuringly): Kuch nahi hoga, Manik. Aur jab tak start nahi karoge toh khatam kaise hoga? Come let's do this.

He nods and both go inside. Seeing them entering, Cabir yawned deliberately and turned towards Mukti, pretended as if not seeing them coming.

Cabir(tiredly): Mukti, mujhe neend aa rahi hai. Just wake me up when Manik comes.

Manik(announced): no need Mukti. I got the new drummer for our group.

Turning towards Manik, Cabir pretended to be shocked.

Cabir: Manik, tu agaya? Sorry, maine tujhe dekha nahi.

Manik(smiled sarcastically): Ab dekhne ki zaroorat bhi nahi padegi, Cabir.

Navya(cutting their banter): Yaar kitna ladte ho. Ab ga kar bhi sunao na.

They practice the selected song for an hour and then take a break as everyone felt tired. Everyone sat down and were relaxing when Manik spoke.

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