There might have been many situations in Manik's life in which it turned him not to trust the word love or not have any clue of what it really means. Manik is what he has been in the past. What has made him change a bit is Nandini's point of views on certain things. But what hasn't really changed is his stubbornness and the way he believed that he can make people go either his way or the high way. No Manik.. You need to understand that life doesn't just stand on the bases of Tender and care. It has to do with more than that. Will he spend the rest of his life with Nandini believing that their relationship contains only care?. And what about then, when Nandini tells him that she loves him? Will he agree? Absolutely not.
Before they start afresh, they(specially Manik) needs to realize they are in love. They can't be ignoring such a vital aspect that their relationship is based upon. I feel Harshad might play a critical role again in the process realization. CVs are playing it very carefully and I absolutely adore them for taking delicate MaNan to such an extent where they can become strong. They are heading for the final confession which might take some time. And I loved how gradually they are putting all the pieces together. We have to have patience for it and lets keep it positive because I know their final confession will be worth a wait. 😃