Sixth OS
This is post today's climax!
The family looked above at Manyata horrified as she stood on the ledge of the terrance.
"Manyata beta!," Brijraj exclaimed.
Komal could barely raise her voice but she called out as well with Dadisa. She was shocked to see the daughter she had longed for almost on the edge of falling.
"Manyata!," Udayveer called out as he felt something strange and more extensive than the other day when Manyata had disappeared from the mall or even when she was ill. She had been found before, and she had recovered from an infection. However if she fell now he would lose her before he could make her truly his.
Everyone was too stunned to think, just stood in place praying she would not fall. Udayveer decided he could best maneuver the narrow steps up to the terrance He started on his way.
"Dhan se Uday beta," Dadisa called after him.
It took him what seemed like forever to get to her. He was able to step up behind her.
Manyata was too busy flying the kite and looking at the kites to notice where she was standing. Suddenly her foot slipped.
Komal was ready to cry but then she along with everyone relaxed as Manyata didn't fall down.
Manyata was surprised that she hadn't fallen down to her death. She turned to see Udayveer beside her. He held her by her waist. He gazed at her intensely. She gulped hard.He picked her up his arms and she could feel him sigh with relief. He slowly took her down to the family. Brijraj cheered him on.
"Uday aapne toh kamal kar dekh aaya," he praised his future son-in-law.
Manyata looked him with mixed expressions. Udayveer put her down so Dadisa and Komal could hug her. Manyata hugged them both. She felt numb. She could have died just now. Brijraj patted her head lovingly.
"Next time hum saath mein kites fly karenge," he assured her.
Manyata was told to get changed and was looked over by Doctor Saab. Unnati arrived with her outfit for the festivities.
Manyata looked at the baby blue salwaar kameez, that was made for a rajkumari.
"Yeh toh bauth sundar hai Unnati," she commented.
" Yes and you will look better than Jai Nandini. I can't wait to see you and Dada together in blue. The pictures will be amazing. Come now let's get you ready," Unnati urged.
A beautician and hair stylist helped Unnati turn Monia into Rajkumari Manyata within the next hour.
Unnati and Manyata emerged in the hall at the right time for Udayveer as Jai Nandini and Vijay's masala were getting too much for him. He was about to go find the girls himself when they arrived to save him from his misery.
He gazed at Manyata in awe.
She looked like a whole new person. Brijraj and Komal looked at her happily that she had agreed to dress properly today. Dadisa praised Unnati efforts.
" Thanks Dadisa. How about some pictures now?," she quipped.
Jai Nandini was fuming when Unnati pushed Udayveer and Manyata to stand together. Udayveer slipped an arm around Manyata in a very classy style. She felt goose bumps on her skin and face turning warm. She had never felt this way with him before.
"Looks someone is being shy like a real girl now," he hissed.
That earned him a nudge.
"You look gorgeous princess," he whispered as the camera turned away from them.
She tried to walk away but her pulled on her wrist and told everyone they would be back soon. He led her to an empty corner of the palace. He backed her up against the wall.
"You gave us quite the scare today Manyata," he quipped.
She put a hand on his chest and tried to push him out of her way. He moved her hand to where his hear was. He leaned in and tucked some hair behind her ear. She stiffened as it seemed like he was going to kiss her. But he stopped.
"My heart almost stopped seeing you on that terrance earlier. Why do you reject such a heart?," he asked.
"Kyunki main tumse pyaar nahin karti," she hissed.
He grabbed her by the waist.
"Ek din karne lago gi," he stated.
He gazed at her from head to toe. She looked at his hold and wanted to break his hold.
" If you continue to do this someone is going to realize how you really are and they will know you are no hero," she hissed.
He cupped her chin.
" Your way of thanking me was sweet princess. We look like quite the pair don't we?," he asked.
"Chal ja! Jai Nandini must be waiting for you," she stated.
" She is nothing like you and that's why I prefer it," he declared before grabbing her arm and making it linked with his.
Manyata smiled forcefully. He pinched her cheeks and teased her throughout the meal. Then they all headed out to fly kites. Udayveer helped Manyata launch hers. She had wanted to do it herself but after what had occurred earlier someone had to be with her while doing this activity.
Even though the family surrounded them they fought like cats and dogs especially when the first one broke before reaching very high. They chased each other around and they ended up getting tangled together. They shared an eyelock as the others helped them get free.
Unnati snapped her fingers which caused them to look away and Dadisa blessed them.
Brijraj and Komal exchanged elated glances. Meneka smiled slightly. Jai Nandini had retired inside Vijay Bhai gave them curious looks.
"I tell you kya Jodi banani hai" he exclaimed.
"Let's try one more Manyata," Udayveer said.
"Theek hai. This time be careful," she hissed at him.
"If we work together I am sure we can do anything Manyata," he declared.
Their hands almost met several times. Manyata did not realize her proximity to Udayveer until the kite flying had ended and she turned to walk back down the stairs.
" Ooops I am sorry," she quipped.
" I am not," he replied.
She rolled her eyes.
" However you have to admit we make a great team," he stated.
They high fived and then walked down to meet the rest of the family. Meanwhile Akash had texted Manyata when Jai Nandini told him what had happened that day. When no reply came he got concerned and tried to call.
Unnati found Manyata's phone and saw the messages. She noted his number and then picture messaged him a picture she had taken of Manyata and her brother.