Dropping Neil to airport and escaping from the media everyone decided to go Manik's penthouse. Everyone was excited to get together after the very long. They haven't been spending times together since MaNan's marriage and this seems to be the right time, they were going to miss Neil a lot though.
Manik starts driving the and glances towards backseat where his wife ditched him and sat with Avni. He isn't complaining but wanted his wife to sit beside him but nevertheless he let her sit at the back.
He turns the radio and focused on the road. He even glanced though side mirror and found Cabir's car following him and behind him were his security teams. His attentions turns to the girls who called him.
Manik : yes love! What happened? Are you okay?
Nandini : nothing happened mani. Have you got food at home? Do we have to grab anything?
Manik : oh shoot! I forgot. I didn't stock the fridge or anything groceries. Do you guys mind if we could to a market and grabs few things up before heading home.
Avni : no Jiju! Why would we mind. I know there is nearby market. You can stop there and we will pick anything that we wanted to cook.
Manik nodded his head and gestures Nandini to call Cabir informing about him stopping to a market. They stopped at a market and packing the car they all comes out covering their faces with goggles and hats. They started through the markets and picked out the groceries that they were required to buy.
Manik payed the bill and putting all of the groceries in boot settled back inside the and drove away.
They slouched on the couch soon as they arrived inside the penthouse and starts winching about their day. The girls shook their head and taking the groceries went to kitchen and got drinks ready.
Nandini and Avni carried drinks while Navya, Mukti and Alya carried different types of snacks. Nandini passing the drinks to everyone settled beside Manik who pulls her in a side hug while pecking her head.
All of them starts sipping their drinks while munching on snacks. Avni tried her best to be involved with them but she couldn't because she was missing Neil's presence too much. She looks at everyone who looked happy with their respective partners. Her thoughts were broken she heard phone ping with a message. She took her phone and looks it to see Neil's message. She ready it and smiles.
Neil : if you received this messages this means I'm on flight. I will miss you so much Avni. Be happy and safe during my absence. It time will pass very quick before we know it Avni. Phase take care of yourself and keep in touch. I will message when I reach there. Don't wait till too late. Bye. Take care.
She controls her tears and kept reading his message. Her gaze fell on his WhatsApp photo. She opens it and caressed it gently while gazing it so much love.
Avni ( mind) I miss you Neil. I miss you very much. It hadn't been an hour long since you left but I feel something part of my body is missing. I miss you so much. Please take care and come home. I'll be waiting for you. My prayers are always with you Neil.
She kept him in her prayers and looked at Cabir who called her name. She passed him a soft smile.
Cabir : are you lost Avni? I was calling you past few minutes. You didn't even respond back. You okay?
Avni : yes I'm okay Cabir. I'm sorry. I was just thinking about Neil. What were you saying?
Cabir : i was saying how about we spend our entire day at penthouse and watch something or play games. What do you think? It will be fun.
Avni : I would stay back. What are we going to watch? Any suggestions? Di will cook too?
She agreed immediately trying to be happy even though she terrible missed Neil but she wasn't going to ignore her friends. She has to be strong.
