Malhotra Mansion, Mumbai

In his big lavish room, Manik Malhotra, the sole heir of Malhotra Industries was sleeping peacefully on his king size bed, covering his face with his hand so the sun rays won't disturb him.

But how can he sleep peacefully in the presence of his friends, Cabir, Dhruv, Aliya, and Mukti who were all ready to wake him up in the not so decent way. The three of them had mischievous smirks on their faces as they stood outside his room, all ready to disturb his peaceful slumber.

Cabir: Guys this boy na, He can never wake up early! What shall we do now!?

Cabir, the most mischievous one, who could even make the dead smile spoke.

Mukti: Let's wake him up in our style.

Mukti, the tomboy or even addressed as 'Lady Bheem' by her friends rubbed her hands together in excitement.

Dhruv- No guys! Leave it na. We are already getting late.

Dhruv, the shy and calm one had to interrupt since they were getting late and Dhruv hates being late.

Cabir - Dhruv! Com'on! We are gonna wake him up in our style only.

Aliya- I am in!

Aliya, the barbie of their gang said as she turned to Dhruv who also happened to be her boyfriend.

Aliya: Baby, please, lets do it. It will be so much fun. Please!

Dhruv- Okay fine! Do whatever you want to.

The three hi-fied making him shake his head. Cabir silently walked in Manik's bathroom and filled a bucket of water. Manik moved in his sleep but didn't wake up with the sound of the running water. Meanwhile, Mukti went down to get icecubes from the kitchen.

Within minutes, they were all ready to wake up their dear friend.

Manik frowned in his sleep, hearing some stupid noises and groaned only to gasp out loud the next moment as the three emptied the whole bucket on him.

Manik: What the! Flood! Dad! Guys-

He shouted out loud and before he could start his save me rants, he heard laughter from the side and realised what happened.

Manik- Cabir, Mukti, Dhruv, Aliya, what is this? Wait! Dhruv you too!

Dhruv: Manik, I didn't do anything.

Dhruv tried to save himself, rubbing his nape nervously making Manik shake his head. He turned to the other three and fumed in fake anger.

Manik: Wait hah, I won't leave you four today!

And there started world war three. Cabir, Mukti, Dhruv, Aliya were running ahead and Manik was chasing them, throwing whatever came in his hand on the way.

After messing up the whole room and making sure the four were wet too, they all fell on the bed laughing out loud while looking at each other. Composing himself, Manik sat on the bed and looked around.

Manik: Okay, Now get ready guys. Otherwise we will get late.

They nodded and after some time they got ready for their work.

All of them worked together in Manik's dad's company, The Malhotra Industries. Though Manik was the sole heir to Malhotra Industries, and even when he wasn't the owner yet, he took all the important decisions but never for once let his friends feel inferior to him.

Along with it, the five together made a musical band, called as Fab5 which was really famous in all over the India.

Malhotra Industries

Manik entered inside the building followed by his four friends, the five looking serious in their work attires. Somewhere, Mukti, Cabir, Aliya and Dhruv were still friendly while Manik was serious when it came to work.

He wouldn't even reply to anyone's 'Good Morning' wish unlike his friends who even stood with them and gossiped sometimes.

Meanwhile, In Newyork

Nandini, better known as NM for the world, was sleeping restlessly on her bed. Her room was completely dark, the windows were closed with the black curtains done, cutting down all source of light from entering inside her room.

With every passing second, the frowns on her face deepened and all of the sudden she let out a gasp and sat on the bed. She looked around herself, gasping for breathe and realized she was in her room. Calming down herself, she steps out of her bed all ready to start her day.

Mornings are never her thing, no not because she has to wake up and leave for her work early but because, it reminds her that she still has a long day to go ahead. She still has to fight with her demons and survive, against her wish.

Freshening up she got ready in her regular office attire and left the mansion.

She reached her office and as soon as she entered inside office, silence spread around the floor. The employees stood up from their seats and wished her morning but Nandini neither replied nor nodded her head. She silently entered inside her cabin and started working.

The day passed away normally with Nandini working non-stop and Manik having fun in between with his friends.

By the end, Manik was sitting in his cabin with his friends, celebrating on the big deal they cracked sometimes ago. They were enjoying when suddenly Manik's mobile rang, flashing his dad's number and all of them stopped talking.

Raj: Hello, Manik. How are you son?

Manik: I am fine, dad. How are you? And I hope you aren't skipping your medicines there!

Manik asked worriedly. His father was one hell of a stubborn man who was so careless regarding his own health. He stayed in Pune for business purpose and that always worried Manik more.

Raj smiled at his son's care and replied.

Raj: I am taking my medicines on time, Manik. Don't worry beta. Acha, I called you for something important but before that congratulations for cracking one more deal successfully.

Manik could feel his father smiling on the other side and it automatically brought a smile on his face too.

Manik: Yes Dad. We cracked it and thank you, but Dad, you called at this time? Anything serious?

Raj : Can't I call my son whenever I want?

Manik: There's nothing like that Dad. You usually call only for work. So...

He trailed off and his friends gave him concerned look. He blinked his eyes and heard his father sighing.

Raj: Manik, I am really sorry bacha! I know. Anyways, Leave this. I have to tell you something. You must have heard about NHA Music Labels.

Manik- Yes, Dad, Ofcourse. Who doesn't know about NHA Music Labels.

The moment Manik said it, Aliya sat straight since it was her sister's company and they all too knew about this.

Though not much, but they knew a little about Aliya's family.

Raj: They are going to launch a new band in U.S.A, Manik. There's this music competition and I was thinking if you five want to participate in the competition. It would be a great opportunity, Manik.

Manik: I will talk to them and tell you, Dad.

His father replied in positive and they talked a little more before hanging up.

Cabir: What is the matter, Manik? Anything serious?

Aliya: Why was uncle mentioning Di's company?

Manik: It is nothing serious, guys. Relax. NHA Music Labels is going to launch an Indian band in NewYork and there's a music competition for it. Dad was asking if we would like to participate.

Manik looked at everyone and rested his eyes on Aliya by the end. Though the offer was tempting, but still they all weren't sure. NHA Music Labels was a big name but it came with Aliya's family problems.

Manik: Aliya, if you don't want to do this then we won't.

Aliya: No, Manik. I have no problem.

Dhruv: But Aliya-

Aliya: Dhruv, I am fine with it. And I really don't want to mix up my personal and professional life.

She assured with a smile but they still looked reluctant.

Aliya: I am in, guys!

Manik looked at the other three who also nodded their head making him smile. After sometime Fab4 went to their cabin and Manik informed Raj about their decision and he gave him all the information.

They had to leave after five days and if they won this competition, they will be signing an album with NHA Music Labels and will live with Nandini for six months in her mansion. Manik told the same to Fab4 and they were preparing to go their now.

On the other hand, Nandini came to know about Fab5 joining too. It brought back some burried memories but Nandini was an expert in hiding her emotions. Sliding everything aside, she concentrated on her work.

The remaining day passed soon. At night when Nandini sat alone in the dining area having her dinner, Manik sat with his friends having fun and making memories.

"The two different people, and their two different worlds were going to collide soon and nobody knew what would happen when they would."

To Be Continued.