short story MaNan Epilogue 81 - Page 28

At breakfast

"yar when is sangeet and all other functions ?' Mukti asked Cabir as he seated

" guy sorry to be rude but i don't make it like really wedding as someday our mom's will find out the truth and that day they will be hurt , i really don't want to play with their emotions " Cabir said seriously

"i agree with him , you girls get ready and we will have a simple wedding " Manik said from back

girls look at themselves , at same time bell ring and Cabir and Navya mom walked

" i am sure you guys have not done any thing " Cabir mom said and come with flowers and sweets " who will help me in decorating the home ?" she asked

"we " all said together

" girls no dholki " she asked them

"aunty " Mukti was about to speak when Cabir walk ahead

"Mom please , i am getting married it is not enough " he said in frustration

his Mom picked up the flowers and walk to the balcony to throw it ,Nandini ran out side "aunty i will decorate it " she grab from her hand

"Manik get up help me " she pull chair and stand on it she was not able to reach the roof , he smirk and shake the chair with his foot " Aiyaapa " she got scared and held his shoulder the flower strings fall on them

" oh Maa" Navya mom came running " this is garland for bride and groom why you both are wearing it " she said as both were tangled in one ,he was holder her from her waist and she was leaning down both were wearing same garland , she shyly look at him "practice for future " he whispered and tried to take it off

"Manik beta yeh kya kiya " Cabir mom said from back " do you know what that mean ?" she said and look at Navya mom

"rako "Cabir mom went close and carefully took it off

" yeh wala hai " she passed Nandini the other bag

"you go get ready i will do this " he put her down on floor and said

" are you sure ?" she asked

"yes " he said ,she walked in bedroom

"Nandini you are wearing Sari " all the girls asked her

"yes woh " she look here and there

" it is so beautiful , must be your Chachi's " Aliya said

she wanted to say but she saw Manik looking in at her he nod "yes it is my Chachi's " she said

'Ahhh" Manik cried with pain they all look out Manik was shaking his thumb and blood was running down

"uff " Nandini ran out "Manik you can't do anything correctly she shouted and tried to hold his hand as it was bleeding " Manik come down na, and put your hand upwards " the blood drip down on floor and and on her

"Nandini it hurts " he sat on the chair and cried with pain

'Shhh" she hold his hand and put it in her mouth to stop the blood he look at her and mesmerized her

"kya howa " Navya mom came running she was fixing havan in other room , Nandini took out his thumb and look at it

" kuch nahi koi kam nahi hota hai " she said and hit him on his chest

"ab yeh kya hai " Navya mom pointed at her forehead , Manik look at her head she had drop of his blood

"Kya aunty " Nandini asked as Manik intense stare confused her

"pehla garland aap khoon " she hold her head and walked out to ask the Pandit about its significance

" come i will bandage it " she pull him with her ,she was searching for first aid box in dressing table when she look at herself in mirror

"Aiaapaya" she touch her forehead

"blood " all the girls said together as they were helping Navya in her makeup "Manik blood on your forehead " they look at each other

" it was accidentally "Manik come from back and wipe it off

"Manik you wipe off back wards , you covered her maange " Navya shouted

"what you all are saying ?" Nandini look at him and said to girls, he took the bandage from her hand and walked out

"get ready quickly "Cabir mom said from out side

"he helped me last time how i will now ?" she look it in confusing

" who is wearing Sari " Aunty asked

"me "Nandini said

"you change your blouse i will help you" Cabir mom said sweetly , Manik was busy decorating the room ,she walked to washroom , she changed in petticoat and blouse "how i will go out Manik is standing there " she look at herself it was backless and very short sleeve

"Nandini come out fast na " Mukti knocked at the door she took a deep breath and walked out Manik was standing near door , he look at her she walked slowly

" come here beta " Cabir mom said , Nandini look at him he was looking at her there was so many desire in his eyes he smiles at her ,she placed her hand on herself , as Dhruv came close to Manik to talk to him, Manik closed his eyes and pull the door knob to close it

Aliya noticed and she look at Nandini she was blushing Cabir Mom with in no time help her draping in saree

"here you go beta " she look at her " you are looking so cute " she stole kajal from her eyes and applied behind Nandini ear's

"what about me Aunty ?" Aliya asked

"beta shaadi mein desi clothes zaida acha lagta hain " she caress Nandini face and walked to Navya ,she look at herself in mirror

Flash back

"you are looking so gorgeous in this what i will do when you will wear it fully " he kissed her cheek and said

they heard Cabir talking seriously " you go i am coming " she quickly unwrap and kept it

Flash back end

All the girls walked out with Navya , Nandini was hesitating she remain at back she look out but could not see him "where is Manik ?" she peep out of the door he offer her his arm

" i will not let you fall " he said as he was standing next to the door

"Manik " she blushed and held his arm

" don't let me look at you ,as i will not be able to resist" he whisper they all walk in room

"thek hai Manik you didn't stay on my side . dekhna i will be Nandini jiju in your wedding " Cabir said loudly

"Manik and Nandini " both the mom's said together

"Manik Aliya ka saath nahi hai ab " Cabir mom asked

"nahi" Aliya said

"dekha mein na bola tha na there is something between Manik and Nandini that is why today the Garland fall on them and then Manik blood drop on her forehead " she said , and look at them standing together

"Like our Cabir and Navya a perfect couple made for each other" Cabir mom said

Pandit ask them they are getting late , Navya and Cabir seated next to each other and with in no time the followed all the rituals " no you are husband and wife " Pandit said

"Chalo Navya ab hum chala ghar " Navya mom said as she and Cabir took her blessing

" i will drop you on station " Cabir mom said immediately as they left

" if i knew your mom will pack up her bags and leave the place as soon as i will marry you i would have taken this step month back" he fall on the sofa