Parking lot
Fab4 has been waiting for Manik for the last 15 minutes. And cursing him for making them wait.
Muk:- (tiredly)Alya, are you sure that you remind him about the meeting?
Al:- Yes, I even told him to be on time. But I don't know why he has not been here till now. ( Seeing the time on her wrist watch )
Muk:-( irritated ) Cabir, why are you not calling him?
Ca:-( eating chips while sitting on the car's bonnet ) as if he will pick up my call and apologize for making us wait. We can't do anything except wait for him.
Dhu:-guys..... Why are you getting hyper? He must be stuck in traffic. Let's wait for another 10 minutes; if he still hasn't come, then I will call him.
Dhruv Vedant, the only shy boy in the band FAB5. An orphan loves Alya a lot because she is the only family he has after his friends. Met FAB5 through Alya at school. Treat Nandini as a little sister. Now going to propose to Alya.
Muk:-( angrily ) let him come, I will kill him.
Ca:-( casually in a low voice ) by making him eat food made by you?
Muk:- ( unsure ) Cabir, did you say something?
Ca:- ( nervously ) Whatt...me? no! nothing.
After what felt like eternity, Manik came after 5 minutes. He parked his car and moved towards his gang, who had different expressions on their faces. Dhruv is casual, Mukti is very angry because of him; they have to wait. Alya is also angry because of him; they got late for the meeting. And at last, Cabir, whose expressions are not readable at all.
Manik stood in front of them, and Cabir ran towards him and engulfed him in a hug. Manik stood there dumbfounded. Cabir hugged him more tightly and placed both legs on his waist, making him stumble, and he squealed like a girl who met her boyfriend after a decade. Fab3 stood there with a wide-open mouth. And Manik, he is just pushing Cabir through his waist irritatingly.
Ma:- ( irritated ) Cabir, what are you doing? Get off me, you're weighted like a rhinoceros.
Fab3 giggles at his remark.
Ca:-( getting off from him but don't leave him, encircling both hands around his neck ) uff baby, you know how long I've been waiting for you. I don't even eat anything because of you.
Muk:- Ohh, really, Cabir, just a few minutes ago you ate 2 packets of chips, and now you're saying that you don't even eat. Seriously!!
Dhruv and Alya also give positive nods.
Ca:- ( dramatically, gives an accusing look to them and turns his attention towards Manik ) Baby, you trust me naa? They are all lying. How can I eat without you?
With this, he kisses his cheek, trying to act like a romantic girlfriend. But within seconds, everyone hears a painful groan.
Manik, who was still listening to his useless talks, got shocked when he kissed his cheek. But he came back to his senses when he heard some painful groans. He looked forward and saw Alya punch Cabir in his side waist and he fell on the floor with a thud.
Everyone looked towards Alya with an open mouth. And why not? Because it's the first time they saw Alya in a violent Avatar. Dhruv fastly moved towards the Cabir and helped him to stand.
Ca:-. ( Scared ) Alya, why ??
He has no words to say after this.
Al:-( aggressively ) because no one had the right to kiss my brother except my soon-to-be bhabhi. ( Possessively )
Manik, Dhruv, and Mukti giggled, knowing how possessive Malhotras are of their loved ones.
Ca:- ( painfully ) how can I forget that possessiveness runs in MALHOTRA'S blood.
Listening to him, everyone laughed at his painful voice, which is very rare.
Ma:-( laughing ) ohhh my baby got hurt... Let me kiss you, and then you will feel good. ( Move towards cabir while pouting his lips )
When Cabir saw him approaching, he moved backward and shouted NOOOO. Because he surely doesn't want another punch from Alya. Everyone laughed more at his scared face. Cabir made a very bad face seeing them laughing at his expense.
Ca:- ( narrowing his eyes towards Mukti ) Now, you don't get late for the meeting, Mukti.
Mukti is surely his bhabhi, but she is his friend first.
Everyone agreed and moved towards the studio. After at least 2 hours, they completed the meeting and moved towards their own studio for some important discussions and to spend some quality time.
FAB5 JAM ROOM
It's just a small studio where only a restroom and their music room are available. But this simple jam room is not as simple as it looks; it has luxurious interiors. Room walls are filled with their group pics. One wall has some greeting cards or photo frames that they received from their fans. There is not only rock, but classical instruments are also available. For them, music is not only rock, but sometimes they play classical to keep their mind fresh.
They entered inside, but the cabir stopped in mid, and everyone looked towards him.
Ca:- You go inside, I have some important work, I will be back.
Everyone nods their head in understanding and moves forward. They settled on the bean bags, which are available in the studio, and just randomly chatted. After half an hour, the Cabir entered holding 5-6 cold drink bottles and 4-5 pizza boxes. Everyone turns their gaze towards him and nods their head in disbelief.
Al:- Seriously, Cabir, this is your important work. How much will you eat? You had 2 packets of chips in the car and now this.
Ma:- ( mischievously ) Cabir, don't take your profession too seriously, man, you are a drummer who plays drums, but please don't become one. ( Everyone laughs )
Ca:-( angry tone ) Salle ...
Ma:-woh tu hain mera ( in low voice )
Ca:-( confused ) What ??
Ma:- nothing leaves it.
Ca:- for your kind information, I bought this not only for me but for us.
Muk:- You did a great job, Devar Ji. I am damn hungry.
Ca:- and yess miss compact, for me, this is my very important work. For food, I can leave Navya too.
Al:- ( angrily ) You dumbo, don't call me that.
Everyone laughs at cabir's bickering. Just when Mukti's phone rings, she goes aside to talk. After completing her call, she came back.
Muk:- Guys, Mom called me to invite you guys for dinner at our home. Because Raj and Nyo Aunty are also coming for a family gathering.
Ma:- Why?
Muk:- She said Nandini has something important to say to all of us, so she called everyone for dinner tonight. Navya is also coming.
Manik already guessed what she was going to say.
Al:- ( excited ) Omg, really, I am very much excited to hear her voice after so long.
Dhr:- Ya ...we don't have a proper conversation with her. She is so busy with her studies that she forgot about us. ( Sadly )
Ma:- Nothing is like this, buddy, you know how ambitious she is about her career.
Muk:- Now leave this emotional topic. You guys are coming for dinner tonight, and I am gonna cook dinner for you.
Listening to this horrible announcement, Manik choked on his drink, which he was having. Cabir falls from the chair, hurting his bum badly. Dhruv, instead of taking a pizza bite, bit his tongue, which caused him to whimper in pain. Alya gulped her saliva and gave everyone a sympathetic look.
Al:- ( trying to save everyone ) Mukti, you always cook for them, but what about me? No, today you have to make salads and soup for me. If you don't agree, then I am not coming for dinner.
Muk:- oofo...Alya.....Ok, I am going to cook for you, now happy.
Alya smiles in return. Boys give her the "GIRL YOU TOOK MY HEART" look. Cabir literally lay on the floor in front of Alya and touched her legs.
Ca:- ( dramatically ) everyone says right. Goddesses live in girls.
Alya, Manik, and Dhruv giggled. Mukti stood there in confusion.
Mukti:- Guys, I forgot to tell you that we have to pick navya too from the radio station. She is waiting for us there.
Ca:- Oh my mata.....( Dramatically ) my Shakuntala is waiting for me, and I don't have any idea about it. Let's go, guys.
Everyone stood from their seats, moving towards the exit, giving a damn to Cabir. He, too, follows them with a cute pout.
To be continued...