MaNan FF : Life With Nandini [Chapter 23 Updated - Page 149] 1 July - Page 82

Location - Malhotra Mansion - 7 PM

Manik was all ready for the function - dressed in a simple white net kurta that fit his well built body perfectly - his broad torso and tattoo peeking from the see - through fabric - looking sinfully hot with his hair coiffed in an a la mode Clement Jeannin style that would just added to the misery of the female onlookers. He was rummaging through Nandini's ginormous jewelry casket which was a treasure trove in itself containing almost every kind of bijouterie; From diamonds to gold to every other expensive gemstone - the chest held all the exquisite regalia a woman could ever have - to pick a pair of ear rings for her to wear on Sangeet when Nandini walked out of the washroom - dolled up in a Dark - Green long Anarkali with delicate embroidery done on the pink sleeves, neck and border - looking like a barbie figurine which has come to life. A smile crept on his face seeing her approaching like a doll - taking tiny steps holding the furbelow in her hands. She stood in front of him and asked in her sugary baby voice, swiveling Is this dress looking good on me? He cupped her face in his hands and replied, after planting a kiss on her forehead This dress is looking good because you have worn it. You look gorgeous - kisi aur cheez ki zarurat nahi hai. Tum aise hi chalogi na neeche tab bhi sabse pretty lagogi. I bet. Wese yeh dress heavy toh nahi hai na zyada? You are comfortable na? She smiled and replied, snaking her arms around his neck Yes my dear husband. I can handle it. Btw don't you think you are looking too hot to handle. I am not jealous but I don't like the girls down there see you - so lustfully. Jese aankhon se hi tumhara cheer - haran kardengi. And boys - they are left fuming. Kisi ki evil eye lag gayi toh? He chuckled at the cheer - haran thing and said, holding her waist with his hands Cheer - haran aur evil - eye - dono se bachane ke liye mera lucky charm hai na mere paas - Mera baby. Wese! Sabki baat chodo - tum apna batao. She shinned up on his feet and replied, joining her forehead with his I am bewitched by your Charisma for eternity Manik. Your presence is enough to cast a spell on me and you know it very well. She stroke his mole and jaw line and rejoined I feel really lucky when I see girls dreamily ogling at you. And I know its thoda sa evil but jab baki girls jealous hoti hai na tumhare mujhe attention dene se - I feel happy. She finished tongue - in - cheek and then without a warning - tip toed and kissed his lips that took him aback for a moment but he responded back with more vigor. She traced his broad shoulders and balled up her hands on his nape while he clutched her waist tightly making her hiss.

Breathless, they pulled apart and Manik said huskily, brushing a lock of hair from her forehead and then lifting her face with his index finger Stop Distracting me Mrs. Malhotra! Your these actions will compel me to take it to the next level and We have a function to attend - If we get late then don't blame me. She blushed a scarlet and looked down shyly, seeing which Manik added Okay My Babydoll! Won't make you blush more. Come! Let me adorn my wife. She nodded and he took her to the mirror and before he could do anything, she sat on the dressing table facing her back to the mirror and said I am not going to do anything. You should dress me up from start to end. I will see myself in the mirror only when you finish. He bent down and whispered in her ear From start means - I should have made you wear this dress but you have already done - Not correct Nandini! This is cheating. She poked his shoulder and said, pushing him away Mr. Monster! Now if you don't want to get late and bombarded with questions - then Please - don't sidetrack me. He tittered and then said, while towing the jewelry box from the cupboard to the table Baby hum kal hi shopping chalenge okay? Is box me kuch nahi hai. Main tabse dhoond raha tha ear rings - tumhare aajke dress ke liye but isme hai hi nahi. Nandini folded her hands across her chest and replied, lifting her eyebrows Shopping? Aur is box me KUCH nahi hai? He gave a Obviously! look and she rejoined You are too much Manik! Iss box me shayad duniya ka har jewel aur gemstone hoga - aur maine isme se aadhey ornaments to abtak pehne bhi nahi hain aur tumhe mujhe aur shopping karwani hai? Seriously? Aur is dress ke saath yeh match horahe hain na. She said showing him a pair of diamond and emerald danglers but he put them back - taking it from her and replied Yeh tumne already ek baar pehna hua hai. Not this one! Nandini again took it out and said Toh kaha likha hai ke ek baar pehni hui cheez dusri baar nahi pehensakte. I am not a Queen Manik. He stopped fossicking and said, holding her shoulders You are a Queen Nandini. Of My World. And I Love to treat you like that. Mera bas chaley na toh main kisi bhi cheez ko tumhe dobara chooney na doon. Had it been possible - I would have replaced every path you walk on - into a feather bed. These metals and stones are nothing - You are much more precious. She was once again touched by his words and amazed at the extent to which he loves her - like no one would have ever loved anyone. Before the tear drop could fall from her eyes, he kissed away the dew and said These are the real diamonds. If you wanna save - then save them. They are not worth getting wasted. She kissed his lips softly and replied I Love You very very much Manik! I Love You. He smiled and replied, curving her lips with his fingers into smiled I Love You more Nandini! Ab lets resume our beauty session - warna hum Cabir ki mockery ka shikaar hojaenge. She tee heed and Manik again began hunting for ear rings and after a long search - a pair of jhumkas - that were buried deep inside and were new - finally satisfied him and he tucked them in her ears very gently along with a kiss on each while she watched him silently - bequeathing herself to him - smiling at the way he was doing everything so tenderly and attentively. He combed her hair and left them open - gathered on her shoulder then he placed a small bindi between her brows - after applying a little make up. He kissed her cheeks - making them go all red and then said, taking a step back and eyeing her appearance Beautiful as always! She smiled and replied, coming near him and entwining their hands Thank You! Chalein? Everyone must be waiting. He frowned and asked Tum mirror me nahi dekhogi khudko? Kuch gadbad hui hogi toh? Check nahi karogi? She kissed his chin and answered I have seen myself in your crystal eyes and they have shown the most beautiful reflection of mine. I don't need to see the mirror.

He smiled and they turned to go when they saw Aarav coming in the room - struggling with his Kurta that was not sliding down his head because it was buttoned. He came stumbling - to Nandini trying hard to pull out his one hand that was stuck in his sleeve and pushing his Kurta down with the other and said Maasi Ma I hate this Kurta! Help me please. MaNan giggled at his cute antic and then Manik lifted him and made him stand on the table. Nandini opened the button and asked adjusting his kurta Baccha aap khudse tayyar horahe they? Mom kahan hain? Before he could reply, Cabir - who was chasing Aarav - entered the room and replied, heaving Maasi Ma ke bacche ko Maasi Ma ke haathon hi tayyar hona tha. Main toh koi hoon hi nahi. Navya ko Mukti legayi aur mujhe kaha pehnane ko. Main bas cupboard bandh karne ke liye paltha aur yeh bhagne laga yeh kehker ke Maasi Ma pehnayegi. MaNan sniggered at his complaint and then Aarav said, giving the hair brush to Manik Partner! Mujhe bhi aap wala hair style chahiye. More than ready to do anything for his Champ - Manik took the brush smilingly and Nandini moved aside for him to take it further. Cabir came beside Nandini and said, wrapping his arm around her Looking awesome sweetheart. Tuney kaala tika lagaya na? Asking this he looked behind her ear and not finding one, he took the Kohl pencil and marked a small speck. She smiled at the next over - protective man in her life after Manik, her elder brother and then Cabir said, pointing towards the Partner - Champ duo Yeh tumhare pati dev ne mere bete ko apni side karliya puri tarah se. Iska badla main lekar rahunga. Dekhna teri beti ko main apni gang me karlunga. Phir rehna tu apne Champ ke saath. Manik smirked and replied Meri beti ke paas aaney ka main kisiko chance dunga tab tu kuch kar payega. Bada aya meri beti ko apni side karne wala. Nandini was just smiling at them - at the planning of the would be Mamu - Daddy dyad.

She din't knew how they were so sure about their first child being the girl - but she surely was - she din't know the reason but she was free from any doubt in this matter. Maybe because of Manik's solemn and earnest wish for a daughter - who according to him - would be a replica of his first baby - his Nandini. They had had a heartfelt talk about their children and the only thing he had said was that he wants a daughter because God had already bestowed them with a son - Aarav. The spark in his eyes when he mentioned their daughter - had awed her and instantly convinced her for the same. She jumped in between the Convo and said Okay! Enough of chit chat. Lets make a move. All must be waiting. They gave a nod and Cabir took Aarav along - and the love birds followed them hand in hand - after an eensy secretive chaste kiss.

While stepping down the stairs - they saw Fab 3, Navya and some girl having a bull session and seeing them talk so jocundly - made MaNanBir agog as it was next to impossible for Fab - 3 to talk so care-freely with some one unknown. Their curiosity came to an end when the girl turned about to be identified as Veebha - seeing whom ManBir grinned from ear - to - ear and Nandini smiled. She came running and flung in her best - friend's arm and he took her in a hug - both of them happy on meeting each other after 6 years. The hug did tingle Nandini - after all she was a wife - though not a jealous one but she was possessive about him just the way he was - howbeit she smiled shooing away the tinge knowing it was just a friendly hug. After a good couple of minutes - they pulled apart and Manik said, ebulliently OMG! What a pleasant surprise. Tu yahan? Hume laga tu nahi aarahi hai - Dhruv ne bataya tha ke tune mana kardiya. Phir? Dhruv and Veebha exchanged glances and then she replied Woh maine Dhruv ko kaha tha wese bolne ke liye. Main tum sabko surprise karna chahti thi. And mujhe toh ana hi tha - aakhir mere do friends ki shaadi horahi hai. Cabir took her in a hug, equally happy at seeing her and said Teri surprises dene ki aadat jaegi nahi. Glad to see you dear. How are you? She pulled back and replied I am perfectly fine Cabir. How are you Guys? Jumping in between their confab, Manik slapped Veebha's shoulder and said Yeh mere friend ki shaadi and all wali theory meri shaadi mein kaha gayi thi haan? Tab toh tuney bohot footage khaya tha aur phir bhi nahi aayi. She smiled and replied, holding her ears Sorry Yaar! Tab bohot try kiya maine per hua hi nahi. UK mein Dad ka treatment chalraha tha aur main chodker nahi aasakti thi. Per ab aagayi hoon na - milaega nahi apni Jaan se? Main specially sirf ussey dekhne aayi hoon - tuney toh photo na dikhane ki zid pakdi hui thi na. Kahan hai woh? Manik turned about and offered his hand to Nandini, which she instantly held. He made her stand beside him and said, sliding his arm around her waist Here she is! My beautiful wife. Aur photo na dikhana teri saza thi - shaadi mein na aaney ke liye. Nandini forwarded her hand for a shake and greeted her a welcome. Instead of taking her proposal, Veebha took her in for a quick hug and then said, parting Hi Nandini! Finally I am able to see you. She scanned Nandini from head to toe and said No Wonder why my friend is prepossessed by you. She then looked at Manik, still holding Nandini's hand She is just like a doll. Extremely pretty. Teri takkar ki .. nahi nahi .. Tujhe bhi piche chod diya isne. He took Nandini's hand from her, intertwined it with his and replied, kissing it and locking his eyes with hers Woh to hai. She is more than perfect. Nandini blushed and seeing them start romancing again, everybody sighed and Veebha - who was new to this asked, perplexed Kya hua tum sab ko? Mukti came near Manik and replied, pulling him away from Nandini Yeh Manik hai na - majnu bangaya hai ek dum. Actually sirf Manik nahi. Nandini bhi kuch kam nahi hai. Kahin per bhi shuru hojate hain dono. Cabir seconded Mukti and said Haan! Hum toh fed up hogaye hain yeh dono ke koochie koo se. Tu abhi abhi ayi hai na isliye samajh nahi ara. I bet aaj shaam tak tu bhi hamare sath sigh karegi. Manik again pulled a 'red with blushing' Nandini closer and replied Haan toh? She is my wife. Pehle bhi kaha hai aur phir kehraha hoon - main jahan chahey jab chahey romance karunga. Jisko nahi dekhna woh aankhein band karley. No need to disturb us. All of them shook their heads in disbelief and then Veebha said to Nandini, smilingly Wow Nandini! Itna effect kardiya tumne issey? Main toh already tumhari fan bangayi. But seriously I am so happy to hear this. You both are so cute. Saying this she hugged them both and rejoined Stay Blessed. Everyone went all smiles and then they all sat on the couches - watching the aunties and uncles dance and sing.

Cabir introduced Veebha to Aarav - who was nestled in Nandini's lap - playing with her ear ring. He humbly replied and smiled to her greetings and again got back to his amusement - tickling Nandini's earlobe and muttering sweet nothings in her ear that made her smile warmly and kiss him frequently. Veebha sat beside Manik - who was busy adoring the cuties lost in their own world and asked, keeping her elbow on his shoulder Kahan mili tujhe yeh? She is so lovely and innocent. He smiled and replied Pata nahi kaise God ko mujhper daya agayi aur issey bhejdiya meri life mein. She is the purest soul you can ever meet. Iske saath do ghante bitana aur agar issey tumhe pyaar na hojaye na to mera naam badal dena. Veebha was amazed by the sincerity and intensity in her friend's eyes who she believed to be the most callow being on this planet and asked Tu bohot pyaar karta hai na ussey? He glanced at Nandini and replied, holding Veebha's hand in between his Love isn't a word enough to suffice what I feel for her. She is more important than breathing for me. Uske bina ek milli second bhi years jesa lagta hai. You were right about love. That time I din't know what love actually meant. She taught me the true meaning of it. And you won't believe if I say per woh mujhse jitna pyaar karti hai na shayad koi mom bhi apne bacche se nahi karti. She is my life line. Uski ek smile and every problem gets sorted. Aur sirf mujhse hi nahi - baki sabse aisa hi rapport hai uska. You can imagine how difficult it is to enter Fab 5's heart - but she did and now - none of us can imagine our lives without her. Sab pata hota hai ussey ke kiski life mein kya chalraha hai. Chehra dekhkar ussey pata chaljata hai ke hamare ander kya chalraha hai. She is love. Veebha was moved by his words - by their love story - as happens with any one who knows about them and said mirthfully I can't believe Manik ke yeh tu hai. Per I can't express my happiness in words tere mooh se yeh sunker. So So happy for you. He just smiled and then they both began a friendly discussion about all the important events that occurred in their lives - for Manik they were mostly involving Nandini and Veebha talked about her job and living in UK.

Navya being a loyal bestie - got irked seeing Manik and Veebha chat away nineteen to the dozen and then looked at Nandini - who was busy with Aarav. MaNan were sitting beside each other yet they weren't talking or cuddling was something that no one from their family liked - albeit they teased but they loved when they did that. Navya was making weird faces at Veebha for this - as she was the reason Manik wasn't paying attention to Nandini - she thought. Her wool - gathering was severed by Nandini who was handing over Aarav to her as she was called by Ramesh kaka for some work. Finding a chance from last few minutes to get some lone time with Nandini, Navya smiled on finally getting one. She handed Aarav to Cabir and ran after Nandini - giving a last black look to conversing duo. Nandini was cross - checking the dinner arrangements when Navya came to her and hopped on the kitchen slab. She scrutinized her face for some seconds for any traces of anger or jealousy and on not being able to draw anything, she asked Nandini ek baat puchein? Sach sach bataogi? An occupied Nandini just hmmed and then Navya questioned Yeh Veebha Manik se itna close horahi hai. Itne saalon me pehli baar tum dono saath baithey they aur koi luv shuv nahi tha. Tumhe jalan ya bura nahi lagraha? Tum humein bata sakti ho. Apni bhadaas nikal sakti ho hamare saamne. Nandini smiled and replied, after confirming the perfection of the arrangements and sitting beside her I know Navya ke main tumhare saath share karsakti hoon per aisi koi baat nahi hai. Navya gave her a I-am-not-convinced-look and said Hum nai maantey. Cabir se koi ladki aise chipakti na toh hum dono ko jannat dikhadete. Tum itni shaant kese hosakti ho? Jealousy nahi hoti? Matlab fans hoti toh phir bhi tumhari khamoshi samajh aati kiunke woh utni important nahi hai per Veebha to Manik ka pehla crush hai - pehli ladki jissey Manik ne propose kiya tha aur sab jaantey huay bhi tumhe koi farak nahi padta? Nandini took the tie of her bracelet in her hand and replied, showing it to Navya Navya tumne pucha tha na ek baar ke main humesha yeh bracelet kiun pehnti hoon? Navya bobbed her head in affirmation and Nandini continued Yeh ek musical note ka symbol hai - jo do notes to join karne se banta hai. Yeh Manik ka sabse pehle gift hai. Jaise har lady ke liye nuptial chain important hoti hai - wese mere liye yeh bracelet important hain. Pata hai kiun?" Navya gestured a Kiun? and Nandini said Kiunke yeh hamare relation ko indicate karta hai. Hum dono alag alag notes hain jo trust ki dor se ek dusre se judey huay hain. Navya mujhe Manik ko lekar kabhi bhi insecure honey ki zarurat nahi hai. Hum dono ke liye pyaar trust hain aur main usper iss duniya me sabsa zyada, aankh moondh kar trust karti hoon. He loves me too much to even look at anyone else. Aur insecure hona matlab Manik per doubt karna - ussey hurt karna - jo main kabhi bhi nahi karungi. And Veebha isn't that type of girl. They are friends who have met after years - so unka thoda saath me time spend karna is perfectly fine. Navya felt culpable at having thought wrongfully and instigating Nandini. She apologized profusely but Nandini disregarded saying she was just being a concerned friend and it was normal. This girly talk fell in Manik's ears who had also came after Nandini thinking she got annoyed. He too felt guilty on calling her nature into question even after knowing her damn well and in spite of being vexed with her for being so inquisitive - he inwardly thanked Navya for indirectly dawning the realization upon him - which he had stupidly forgotten for a while - that his Nandini was not like all other girls.

He barged into the kitchen and dragged Nandini along, leaving Navya nonplussed. He pinned her to the door of the room they entered and without uttering a word, fused his lips with hers and kissed her amorously - as her words rang in his ears and stirred up his soul. She was shocked but responded with equal fervor - she could never get enough of kissing him just like him. He cupped her neck and pushed her closer - so did Nandini by clenching hair - anyone who would see will be compelled to believe that they are lovers who are meeting after ages. Feeling the need to breathe - they separated - gasping for air. He relaxed his forehead on hers and she asked, caressing his face Tum ne sunliya na sab? Eavesdropping is a bad habit Papa. He smiled and replied Kaise karleti ho tum yeh sab? Kahan se lati ho itna pyaar? She encircled her arms around his neck and said I don't get it from anywhere Manik. I just borrow a little from you. Tumse hi toh seekha hai sab. Toh free me mujhe credit dene ki zaroorat nahi hai. I Love You. Saying this she pecked on his heart and reposed her head on it. He engulfed her in his arms tightly and kissed her head - swelled with ecstasy on having her in his life.

After spending some sweet little cozy moments with each other - they joined everyone else who were pondering on how to make the Sangeet memorable. Being the wittiest of the lot, Cabir devised a new game and began explaining it to everyone Okay Guys! Yeh normal gaana aur dance toh har jagah hota hai. Lets do something new and I will tell you what. We will get divided in two teams - obviously groom side and bride side - and we will play something like antakshari but the twist will be - we will have to dance along with singing. No dancing means no point. What say? Everyone found the game interesting and readily agreed. MaNan, Aarav, Veebha, Vihaan, Sneha and half of the guests were on Dhruv's side and Aliya was supported by CaVya, Mukti along with the left over guests. They sat opposite to each other and the toss gave the first bet Dhruv's team who gave the letter J to Navya which she happily accepted. She came on the floor and started dancing - tying the dupatta on the her hips and sang, pointing towards a smiling Cabir :

tang tang tang... ho jogiya

tang tang tang... ho jogiya

Jo na karna tha kargi

Main bhi kit jya ke margi

( She pulled Cabir along and danced around him - while singing )

Jo na karna tha kargi

Main bhi kit jya ke margi

Aachi khasi jattni changi

Ghani bawri hogi

( She came infront of Cabir who was showing all his teeth and danced )

Main ghani bawri ho gai...

Main ghani bawri ho gai...

Main ghani bawri ho gai...

She hugged Cabir out of shyness as everybody hooted and clapped on her performance.

In a ploy to take the opposite team's point, Cabir gave Aarav the next letter as W - but to his dismay and everybody else' surprise, Aarav came on the podium and said, standing in front of Nandini Maasi Ma this one is for you. Nandini straightened up excitedly for whatever was coming up and then Aarav started with his Poem - moving his hands and feet a bit to fulfill the dancing condition:

Walk alongside me and

Hold my Little Hand

I have so many things to learn

That I don't yet Understand

Teach me things to keep me safe

From the dangers everyday

Show me how to do my best

Al home, At school and At play

I need your gentle hand

To guide me as I grow

So walk alongside me Maasi Ma

We have a long way to go

I Love you!

The entire hall echoed with aww and a misty eyed Nandini just encased him in her arms and replied I Love You too Baccha! Shoo much! She broke the hug and planted a kiss on his forehead and an equally schmaltzy Manik said, lifting him in his arms Wow Champ! Aapne likhi yeh poem? Aarav smugged and sheepishly nodded - that made MaNan to give him lovely kisses on his cheeks. After some more kisses and hugs - the game again started and this time Mukti performed on Chittiyan Kalaiyan on getting alphabet C.

Now it was Nandini's turn and Navya gave the grapheme N. Everyone anticipated for her to perform and putting an end to their wait - she stood up and forwarded her hand to Manik which he smilingly accepted. She removed her heels and sang, getting on his feet and keeping her hands on his heart - their eyes engaged in a deep lock :

Na Kuch Poocha

Na Kuch Manga

Tune Dil Se Diya Jo Diya

( She touched his face and stroked his cheek while he swayed with her from side to side )

Na Kuch Bola

Na Kuch Tola

Muskura Ke Diya Jo Diya

( Her eyes dewed up with the truth of her lyrics and so did his )

Tu Hi Dhoop, Tu Hi Chau

Tu Hi Apna Paraya

Aur Kuch Na Janu

Bas Itna Hi Janu

Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karun

Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karun

Sajde Sar Jhukta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karun

Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karun

He was so touched by her words that he din't care about the world watching and softly kissed her lips and she let him - as their feelings were one and the same. Their reverie was broken by the applauds and hooting that rang in the hall. They blushed and seated back on their place. Veebha elbowed Manik and said Teri wali toh bohot romantic hai. Nandini heard her and replied, instead of Manik This was not even a percent of romance that your friend does. You will get to see in some time. Veebha smiled and replied Accha? Lets see how romantic Manik looks like. Aaj se pehle kabhi dekha nahi na issey. Manik jerked Nandini closer and said, taking her in a side - hug Why sometime? I can show that even now. Saying this he naughtily started to nuzzle Nandini's ear making her go all red but shooing away her blush, she hit his chest and Veebha just smiled at their cuteness.

After every body's turn - it was Manik in the last to be on stage. He was given the letter T and as expected by Fab 4 and Navya - he took Nandini with him and started singing, keeping his one hand on the small of her back and entangling the other with Nandini's :

Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte

Tere bina kya wajood mera

Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte

Tere bina kya wajood mera

Tujhse juda gar ho jaayenge

Toh khud se hi ho jaayenge judaa

Kyunki tum hi ho

Ab tum hi ho

Zindagi ab tum hi ho

Chain bhi, mera dard bhi

Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho ..

He held her close, her body molding into his as if they were made for each other - they were certainly and there were no two ways about it. Placing her hands on his shoulders she danced silently, nothing but short gasps of breath were to be heard. Her eyes spoke volumes of reverence as his words seeped in her head and her free hand moved on its own accord to spoon around his nape. She sighed in content as she felt the harshness of his hands against her petite waist. His fragrance like citrus and wood and all things gorgeous - filled her senses as she rested her head on his shoulder and her nose nuzzled the flexure of his neck giving him tickling sensations. Her bare cheek was cool from the gelid temperature of the hall yet his warmth brought all the heat back to her cheeks. He pulled her impossibly closer making their bodies resemble as one. Her bare feet swarmed up on top of his scruffy converses as he moved side to side. Slowly pushing one of her loose tendrils behind her ear, he smiled his sublime smile venerating the beautiful lady in his arms. She looked up at him in awe, her face glistening in the spotlight and their eyes glittering with an emotion so intense, the world named which as love. Then swiftly he moved her away, she looked up confused, but within a second he twirled her around like a doll and pushed his front into her back, still swaying. He rubbed his nose on the side of her long, feminine neck - drinking his favorite - her fragrance - and smirked seeing her shiver like always. His smile against her skin, and strong arm across her upper shoulder as they danced with a melody no one else could hear. The euphony of his voice and depth of his words - faded the world around and the two souls drowned in each other's eyes. Only thing she could see was his love that shone in his eyes - every other feeling numbed except for his touch and for him - it was only her everywhere - in and out - still and moving - nothing felt alive except their hearts that crooned loyalty and faith - on each other and on their love. The quietude around and the silence of the on lookers went in harmony with their indulgence. No one wanted the dream to end but their automatic cheers - that were actually blessings let out from their hearts - brought them back to the mortal land.

He impressed a kiss on her forehead and confessed his Love for a thousandth time making her smile. Their gang abruptly hooded them with a group hug as if trying to guard them from any evil eye that could happen to catch sight of them. After seemed ages, they broke apart and Veebha said I am sure I am not the first person to say this but you both have the purest relation I have ever seen. I will always pray to God to keep you both together. Everyone smiled and Manik blinked his eyes as a thanking gesture. After a lot of appraisal and blushing - all of them sat down for dining around a table of 10 along with Vihaan - Sneha and Veebha - Aarav being asleep since long. The banquet was majorly non veg but Cabir had given the last minute orders to make something vegetarian for his sister but fortunately or unfortunately there was only Paneer available to be cooked which Nandini had big animosity with. She refused to have it at the very smell of it and ordered against getting forced. Cabir thought of pursuading her to eat but Manik with eyes assured that he will make her eat when alone. Mukti somehow with a little mollycoddling fed her one laddoo - the next thing on her hate list - nevertheless she gulped it down - for Mukti.

Finally after loadsa fun and merriment - it was time for calling it a day and bidding each other a good night all of them parted but Manik stayed back saying he will escort Veebha to her room. Nandini complied and returned to her room - changed herself into the Pink night suit and sank in the bed - caressing her noisy hungry tummy.

Manik stealthily opened the door and peeked in to see her looking for some chocolates to fill her stomach - with a cute sharp - set expression on her face and her hands on her stomach. He cleared his throat to seek her attention and she turned to see him standing with an ashet of food. Without even looking into the plate - she began with her tantrums Manik I am not going to eat the Yucky Paneer. Don't try to force .. She was shut by a spoon full of Red hot sauce Pasta that Manik filled in her mouth. She gave him confused look with a chewy pout to which he replied, pecking her pout My Honey bee was shoo hungry. And I couldn't let her eat that Yucky paneer. So Papa bought baby's favorite food. Happy? She fluttered her big eyelashes and babyishly opened her mouth for the next bite which he smilingly fed her. Getting done with her dinner - he changed and snuggled himself close to her in the Duvet. They shared a chocolate kiss as the dessert for the night and slept cuddling each other - after exchanging some more pecks and I Love You and I Love You More s.

To Be Continued ..

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