Manan SS: Tum Mile Chp24A,B&C/Page141 - Page 24

Chapter 10

Manik walked towards his car along with Nandini and Cabir followed him.

"Cabir please drop us at home..!!" Manik said in a pleading voice.

"Don't say please Bro..!!" Saying that Cabir took keys of Manik's car and sit on the driver's seat.Manik opened the back door still carrying Nandini in his arms and sit on the back seat with Nandini in his lap. Nandini again didn't protested on his act. Cabir starts the car.

"Nandini..?? You are ok na?" Manik said with a concern. Nandini slowly lifted her head,looked into Manik's eyes and just nodded. And again snuggled herself more in his arms. To which Manik smiled brightly. Manik looked at her she was looking perfect in his arms,like that they were made for each other. Manik was wandering why is she so weak? Why is she so less confident? Moreover how all this happened? There were lots of questions popping in Manik's head regarding Nandini which he wanted to ask,but looking at her shattered state he didn't want to disturb her more.

Nandini was feeling so comfortable in his arms. She felt herself safe in his arms. She closed her eyes and past memories started haunting her.

"Ohooo Poor Nandini has fallen...!!"

"Look..!! Look..!! She is crying..!!"

"Hahahahaha..!! Oo..!! Big eyes..!! Crocodile tears..!!"

"You want your Teddy Bear back?? Ohhoo It is torn"

"Your skirt..!! It is also torn"

Those mocking words echoed in her mind. She again shivered and clutched Manik's shirt more tightly.Feeling her shiver and grip more tightened on his shirt Manik started rubbing her back,she slowly again went to normal. After sometime Manik noticed her breath became even,that means she was asleep. Cabir was watching the console session of cute couple and was smiling.

At last they reached Malhotra Mansion and Manik asked cabir to take the car. He himself carry Nandini trying his best not to disturb her sleep. Manik opened the bedroom door and placed Nandini on the bed and covered her with blanket. He slowly took off her jewelry which made her more comfortable. He himself got changed into casuals and lay down on the couch. Soon he also drifted to sleep.

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Next day was Sunday. This morning Manik was the one who got up early. He saw Nandini still sleeping hugging a pillow he smiled and went to bathroom to get fresh. After taking a bath he quietly sneaked out of the room without disturbing Nandini's sleep. He came down and noticed an unusual quietness. As it was Sunday so it was an off for all the servants but where was Nayonika. Manik take out his cell to call her but saw her message in which she had told him that she is going out of town as her best friend was seriously ill and to take care of Nandini. Manik texted her back that he will. He came to the kitchen and prepared two cups of coffee. And walked towards his bedroom.

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Nandini woke up and found herself on bed and Manik was nowhere. She smiled then suddenly incidents of last night flashed in her mind she felt very embarrassed. She noticed that she was still in Manik's blazer she rushed towards the bathroom to change.

Manik entered the room with two cups of coffee,and saw Nandini drying her hair with towel in front of mirror. She was unaware of Manik's presence. Manik quietly placed the cups on the table and went near her. He stood behind her and started mesmerizing her. Nandini looked Manik's reflection in the mirror and her breath again started become uneven,Manik's closeness always create a great influence on her.Manik gently lifted her hair,placed them on one side and snuggled his face in her hair. He gently held her waist which sends shiver down her spine and towel fell off her hands.

"Nandini..!!" Manik whispered huskily in her ears which make Nandini weak on her knees. She clutched on Manik's hand on her waist. "Had I ever told you?" Manik continued. Nandini became confused and seeing her like this Manik turned her to face him. "That your Hair..!! These are beautiful..!!" Manik leaned closer and again tried to hide his face in her hair,closing his eyes. His cheeks touching her bare shoulders,making her shiver badly.

"Manik..!!" She hardly said.

"Hmmm.!!" Manik replied still burying his face in her hair.

"I am sorry..!!" Nandini choked. Manik came out of his trance and looked towards her. She had tears in her eyes. Manik become worried.

"Nandini..!! Ok if you are not comfortable with me coming close to you..!! I will stay away from you..!! But please don't cry..!!" Manik said sadly and tried to move away from her.

"No..!! No..!! Manik please don't leave me please..!!" Saying that Nandini held his hands and the intensity of her tears increased. Manik become more worried with her behavior. "Please don't leave me..! Please..!! Everyone left me please at least you don't do this to me..!!" Nandini again said that was it for Manik he pull her in his strong embrace and Nandini hugged him back.

"Ok shh..!! I am not leaving you..!! Kahen ni ja raha main..!! I am here..!!" Manik tried to console her. Her behavior was making him more confuse. "If you don't have a problem with my closeness then why are you saying sorry..??" Manik inquired politely.Nandini broke the hug and look in his eyes.

"Woo..!! Last night..!! Because of me..!! Ap ko sharminda hona para ho ga..!! I am really very sorry for that..!!" Nandini said sadly. And Manik was like what is she? Is she a human or an angel..??

"Nandini? Who said that I was embarrassed? I wasn't..!! You are my proud Nandini..!! You know whenever I see you smiling na I feel that life become easy for me..!!" Manik said politely stroking her hair. "So If you want my life to be easy then keep smiling for me..!!" Manik ended up with a smile. Hearing to Manik's words Nandini smiled brightly.

"And one more thing..!!" Manik said naughtily.

"And what is it..??" Nandini asked confusingly.

"Don't call me Mr.Malhotra..!! Call me Manik..!! It sounds great from your lips..!!" Manik said lovingly. And Nandini shyly nodded. Manik slowly cupped her left cheek and give her a polite kiss on her right cheek to which Nandini again blushed and hide her face in Manik's chest. Manik again chuckled on her shyness,and put his arms around her.

"Ok if your blushing session is over can we have some coffee..?? I specially made it for you..!!" Manik teased her and winked. Nandini smiled and nodded.They both sat on the couch and had their coffee. Suddenly an important question popped in Manik's head.

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Acha Nandini..!!" Manik started. "How did all that happened? I mean when I went out for the call everything was fine..!! And then I came and I saw you like this..!!" Manik interrogated.

"Woo..! Manik actually Alya..!! She came to me and we had a little fight..!!" Saying that Nandini lowered her head.

"Then?" Manik encouraged her.

"Then I turned to leave and she tangled her heels with my pallu and before I could do anything it was torn..!!" Nandini again said hesitantly. And Manik was fuming with anger. "How dare Alya..?? How dare she to do this to my innocent wife..!! I will not leave her..!!" Manik was thinking all this when he felt Nandini's hand on his.

"It's ok Manik..!! It doesn't matter anymore..!!" Nandini said to cool him down. Manik faked a smile on his face. And placed his other hand on hers.

"Hmm Ok..!! I am going to office I have a little work..!!" Manik said and stand up to leave.

"But Manik today is Sunday..!" Nandini said doubtly.

"Yeah just a little pending work I'll back in the evening..! Till then why don't you cook some tasty dinner for me? What say? You know I love your food..!!" Manik said cupping her cheeks.

"Wow that sounds great..!! Ok tell me what you want to eat??" Nandini asked excitedly.

"Anything...!! But tasty..!!"Manik said licking his lips and smiled.

"Ok..!! I will cook for you..!!" Nandini gave him her ever precious smile about which he thinks that it make his life easy. Manik was happy that he had succeeded in diverting her mind. Now he had to talk to Alya some serious things needed to be discussed.

"Ok..!! Bye then..!!" Saying that Manik turned to leave. Nandini was continuously looking at him. Suddenly he turned almost run towards her and gave a kiss her on her forehead.

"Stay safe..!!" He cupped her cheeks. She nodded and smiled. He left.

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Manik was driving in full anger. He has to close this Alya's chapter before it hurts Nandini.Manik parked his car in front of Saxena's Mansion. He entered the house.

"Alya...!!" Manik yelled on top of his voice.

"Alya..?? Where are you..?" He again shouted.

"What the hell Manik..!! Why are you shouting?" Alya came out of her room. Manik rushed towards her. An held her shoulders.

"When I told you that it's over then why?? Why did you do that..?? How dare you to hurt Nandini..??" Manik yelled.

"Leave me Manik it's hurting..!!" Alya winced in pain.

"Really? Is that so? But I am sure it's not that much hurting the way you hurt MY Nandini..!!" Manik screamed.

"Oh really ?? I hadn't done anything wrong...!! That commoner deserves this..!!" Alya said angrily.

"Commoner..!! Commoner..!! Commoner..!! Just shut up ok? You think she is a commoner? Then let me tell you Miss Alya Saxena she is not a commoner She is MY WIFE..!!Manik Malhotra's wife...The only heir of Malhotra industries..!! Moreover have you ever heard about Rishab Murthy? Your dad's business rival? Of course you know him he is her brother...!! Isn't it enough?" Manik explained her with full anger.

"And listen to me very carefully..!! Stay away from my innocent wife..!! If you ever dared to come close to her na or if she ever cried because of you i will forget that we are friends..!!" Manik finished with a warning,without waiting for reply he pushed a dumbstruck Alya and left the place.

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Ok I know that I am late..!! Actually very late and moreover the update is short. I am sorry for that. I wasn't well from last two days. I had a severe headache. But I promise to give you all a lamba wala update tomorrow. Next update will be full of curiosity. As i have revealed a little of Nandini's fears. We all have some fears of childhood. There are always a few memories which haunt us. Nandini too has some bad memories. Fear of being alone..!! Fear of losing precious ones..!! Some insecurities..!! Some doubts have made Nandini so fear full..!! What are those nightmares? Will Nandini share all this to Manik? Will Manik be able to remove those fears from Nandini's heart? You wanna know? Then stay tuned and keep reading. Thanks for all the lovely and sweet comments it means a lot. Please do comment and hit the like button.

Lots of Love..

Mawara