Ronit was a 22-year-old handsome young man. Ronit was Manan's junior in the same college. Ronit was very good at his work; he was a top-class hacker. Ronit told Manan, "Boss, that deal has been finalized, related to that, they want to meet you, and they have also asked to hire a designer who can wear their product for PR."
Manan nodded his head in agreement after listening to Ronit and said, "Arrange everything, make sure there's no problem."
Ronit said, "Okay, sir," and left Manan's office.
Manan came out of his office and checked his phone, which was on silent mode at that time. Manan rubbed his head because he couldn't receive his mom's call due to his phone being silent.
Manan gave a callback to Shivani, who was at the cafe with Jiya. They were still thinking about how to get Manan and Niya together.
Shivani said, "Why don't I go to your house? I'll meet Niya, and from there, I'll ask Manan to pick me up; he'll pick me up from your house."
Jiya patted Shivani's back and said, "What an idea! I thought you were just wise, watching daily soaps, but you're wise indeed."
Shivani stared at Jiya and said, "Stop giving useless taunts; don't comment on my serials at all."
Jiya laughed and said, "I won't, I won't."
Before Jiya could say anything, Shivani's phone started ringing.
"Ude jab jab julfen meri" played, and before it continued further, Shivani picked up the call.
Shivani on call: "What's up, son? You didn't pick up my call earlier."
Manan: "Yes, Mom, my phone was on silent; I didn't know. I called back as soon as I checked."
Shivani: "Beta, I'm going to my friend's house. Can you pick me up? I'll send you the address."
Manan: "Okay."
Shivani: "Our driver had some family problems, so I sent him home."
Call disconnected.
Shivani stared at her phone.
Jiya shrugged her shoulders and said, "Let's go home; who knows, your son might arrive first."
Shivani quickly got up from her seat and forced Jiya to get up.
They hailed a taxi and left.
After some time.
A black Lamborghini stopped in front of Niya's house.
Everyone in the neighborhood was staring at the car.
Girls were eagerly waiting for someone to come out.
The car door opened, and Manan stepped out, wearing black spectacles.
Manan ignored everyone and entered Niya's house.
The house was beautiful, with a small garden in front.
Manan rang the doorbell.
Jiya opened the door shortly.
Seeing Manan, Jiya was delighted.
Manan nodded.
Jiya invited him in.
Manan entered and saw Shivani watching "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" on TV.
Manan sat beside Shivani and said, "Mom, you're still watching this."
Shivani nodded.
Jiya brought juice from the kitchen and handed it to Manan.
Jiya said, "You've become more handsome, Manan. I met you when you were five, and Niya was one."
Manan remembered Jiya's face but couldn't recall Niya.
Everyone chatted.
Suddenly, the door swung open.
Niya entered.
She wore earbuds.
"Sara zamaana" played.
"Haseeno ka deewana".
"Sara zamaana".
"Meri hai deewana".
"Deewane dekhe mujhe."
Niya threw her jacket on the sofa.
It fell on Manan.
Niya saw everyone staring at her.
Before Niya said anything, Jiya threw a pillow at her.
Niya looked up.
She saw two people staring at her.
Niya recovered from shock.
She looked at Manan.
Niya was stunned.
"What are you doing here?" Niya asked.
To be continued.