PART 32
" So guys how's your day ? " Niyonika asked at the dinner table to the other three Malhotras.
" hmm pretty well. And funny too as it's the first time the CEO of any company taking training under any marketing head. " saying Maan started laughing along with Nandini's giggle.
" Dad !!! " Manik being embarrassed retorted but he really became happy seeing her smiling after some days.
" Stop pulling my son's leg " Niyonika softly retorted and both father and daughter kept giggling.
The dinner went very well with teasing and all forgetting the turmoil state the mansion was facing from last few months.
****
After some time. Nandini room
Nandini was seating in front of the dressing mirror applying night cream and thinking deep about her complicated life.
Just then she heard a click on the door nobe and frowned at the next scenario .
" What are you doing here ?" She asked curtly.
" What I am doing here? " he mimicked like her then continuing his smirk said " to sleep aur kya. Such a dumd sawal. " he laid down on the bed.
" Toh tum mere room me kya kar rahe Ho? Go to your na. What the hell are you doing here ? " she retorted placing her hands on her waist.
" Offf Nandu !! You're so annoying. " he said seating up and then said " aree don't you know the custom like after marriage husband's house is wife's house. So Applying This rule, My Wife's bedroom is mine.. so here I am. " he evilly smirked and again laid down in the bed resting his head on his hands and started ogling frustrated Nandini.
Nandini frustratingly gazed at him then said " Fine. You sleep here I am going to guest room. "
she was about to walked out but Manik in the mean time grabbed her arm to stop him. She turned around in irritation and became amazed coming across Manik' s eyes.
" Nandini don't go. " he said and making her mind again baffled. The way he called her 'Nandini ' it was very different. Very new to her ears like never before. She really felt weak on her knees with his intense gaze and intended way to call her name like intimidating style.
" please. " his alluring eyes pleaded and it reached to her heart which was equally dying to make that tempting torturing torso her madly but ego was a very cheap word which overpower your heart.
Nandini softly removed her hand off him and walked to the door which made Manik so heart broken. But the very next thing not only surprised him but also gave a thousand times happiness.
Nandini walked to the door and locked it and turned back and laid down on the bed of her side back facing him.
Manik smiled and laid down beside her pulling the duvet covering both of them.
After few minutes Nandini noticed Manik's restlessness as he was flipping over bed. Nandini understood and slowly moved backwards towards him. And within few seconds Manik's restlessness changed into beautiful slumber when he hugged her from back.
Nandini smiled at his cute kiddish habit and switched off the bed side lamp. And drift into sleep placing her hand over Manik which was wrapped around her stomach when she felt his even breath on her shoulder.
A sweet smile crept on his face when she entangled their fingers in sleep . He moved more towards her and slept peacefully pecking her hairs and shoulder hugging her tight.
*****
Morning
Nandini woke up first with the constant alarm of her cell. She in sleep habitually off it first then after taking few more minutes sleep finally decided to start the day.
She drifted her beautiful long eye lashes apart and found a 24 year's long well toned perfect masculine frame was sleeping clinging to her petite body that too so comfortably. His head rested on her chest whereas his hands and legs were hugging her waist and legs protectively.
Nandini smiled a little. She really found it strange that usually girls love to sleep on their man's chest but in her case it was different from the very first day. Manik usually liked to sleep either on her shoulder fully covering his face by her hairs or on the crook of her neck hugging like a kid.
It wasn't that she liked his that habit from the day first. Little Nandini fought with her little monster over it as her delicate shoulder had to gone through lots of aching. But slowly she also fell for his that cute antique habit.
She still remembered the time when Fab5 came to London for their fast overseas concert and how he had changed his sleeping posture from her shoulder to the crook of her neck.
----- flashback-----
Three years earlier
" Don't worry mom I will take care of him. Kyun itna tension le rahi ho? I know thora sa duffer lazy hai but I am there na. Now chalo bye I have reached the Heathrow airport. Will call you later. Love you. "
She came out of her car after parking it and rushed towards the entrance. She was doing her internship in marketing sales being a fresh qualified MBA.
Her small delicate figure was beautifully dressed in long kurti and tights. Though she was in London from last four years but yet she was typical Pure Indian beauty.
Her face was glowing like sunflowers as she was going to meet her best friend , her partner in happiness sorrow crime everything after a long Four years.
She was waiting outside the airport and impatiently checking out the notifications of Mumbai-London flight.
And suddenly after some time she felt a knock on her shoulder from back. She being disturbed ignored it and kept concentrating on the exit. Just then she again received a pat of her shoulder with a whisper " waiting for someone ? "
She became very angry with that unknown person and turned around to give her piece of mind.
As soon as she turned and about to shout her vocals choked. Choked In Happiness.
And in the very next moment she jumped onto the person.
" Maaanikkk " she explained in happiness hopping into his embrace. " I missed you" she said
" Not more than me Nandu " he replied with equal affection lifting her frame little up while hugging her back with same intensity.
" Wohhooo mere d do bichre hue d do sathis !!!! Thora hum bando pe v gour farmayein ... even we are also here yaar. " Cabir greeted from behind and Nandini hugged him.
Followed by Mukti Dhruv and Aliya.
" Nandz you're still the same. London me kuch toh change hoti yaar " Mukti said and she smiled.
" it's Indian beauty Mukti. And My Nandi bail is its trademark. " Cabir replied side hugged Nandini.
" okay now chalo let's head towards home. " saying She dragged them parking.
Soon they reached Malhotra's London House which specifically was Nandini's pad.
" guys you freshen up first. It's already very late. I am arranging the dinner. You All are must be tired. " Nandini said and then turning toward Manik said " tum Cabir and Dhruv ko room dikhado I will take Mukti and Aliya. "
" Take the luggage to their rooms please " she ordered a Butler and asked another one " and take sir's luggage to his room. "
Saying she left with Mukti and Aliya to show them their rooms.
It was a five bedrooms quite cozy house fully interior designed as Britain touch which was giving it a classy look.
Mukti and Aliya shared a room while Cabir and Dhruv shared another one in the downstairs.
After getting freshen up they gathered in the dinning table and started having their supper.
Nandini was helping the female caretaker in serving and soon she also joined them.
" it's such a long time hum tumse mil rahe hai Nandini. " Dhruv softly said.
" haan yaar it's really such a long gap . " Mukti joined.
" fooo...uuu...rrr yea...rs " Cabir uttered in between his food munching waving the fork.
" Chii you bhukkar.. tu kha pahle. Don't talk. " Mukti retorted but seeing him giving no response to her but concentrating dinner all started laughing.
" So Nandini... how's your life? Any boyfriend ? " Aliya asked.
Hearing the word 'Boyfriend' Manik who was fully equipped with relishing the food quickly turned around Nandini who was seating beside him rasing his right eyebrow giving a suspicious look.
Nandini's eyes roamed around her friend's curious eyes . Even Cabir also halted his food train for her million dollars answer. She smiled watching them and then burst into laughter saying " No yaar. I am still happily single and not ready to be mingle. "
All gave a " kya yaar still single !!! " look and she laughed broadly.
" I knew it. Wasevi who wants to spoil his happiness mingling you? " Manik commented suddenly so casually that all became puzzled including Nandini.
Manik understood his ball hit the expected goal. So he smirked and wiping his lips with the tissue paper said
" Aree koi idiot hi hoga na jo ek non stop barking panda ko girlfriend banane ka mistake karega. "
He said it so casually that everyone for next few seconds replied nothing and then Cabir was the first who started laughing followed by the all Fab 3.
" What did you just say? Come again " Nandini asked making her cute angry pout .
And Manik naughtily replied " What? I just said what you're. A barking panda. Always shouting fighting. Ufff !!! " saying he stood up and ran upstairs towards his bedroom as he know what was waiting for him next.
And as predicted Nandini shouted his name " Manikk you Monster " and chased behind him.
Fab3 started laughing at them exclude Aliya.
" they're so cute. " the old female caretaker Jessy commented as she had already seen them like that before when Malhotras used to visit London.
"Indeed they are. " Cabir agreed with a warm happiness.
******
Manik room
Nandini came running behind him and started searching him. " Manik... Manik. Where are you? "
She was calling but he was no where. Suddenly she felt something her back she screamed in fear " Maaanik !!"
" heyyy shhh !!! " Manik palmed her mouth to stop her screaming. " It's me idiot . Shhh. "
Nandini bite his palm and he winced in pain " ouchh !!! Now What's this? " he cried
" for making me scared and pulling out my leg. " she smirked.
" seriously Nandu. You won't change. Still be the same angry bird. " he was wincing in pain like a kid.
Nandini smiled with his cute antique pouts and took his palm. She pecked it softly and said " I really missed you. Missed mom. Papa. Very much. Thank you for coming. Manikkk !! " she hugged him.
He smiled and hugged her bag uttering " Me too Nandu. Bohot miss kia tumhe. Specially our fights. And haan your all time shouts. "
He mischievously said and she hit his chest softly. The two best friends then stayed hugging themselves to decrease their four long years distance.
*****
Next morning London
" Guys I gotta go. " Nandini came to the lawn where Fab5 were practicing for their upcoming event .
" but where? " Manik asked.
" office. Actually woh main ne leave apply kia tha for three days but just now my friend informed that Steve isn't permitting. So need to go talk with him. " she replied.
" who's Steve ? " Mukti asked.
" her billionaire budhdha zombie Boss." Manik replied.
" Manik !! " she showed her eyes and he gave a ' whatever ' look.
" listen let's go I will join you. " Manik said keeping his guitar down.
" Manik. No Need. You guys practice . Will be back in a few hours. " she said and bade everyone bye.
" Nandu. " manik called her behind just then. She stopped and turned. He came and hugged her " come back soon. "
She smiled and left giving a friendly peck on his cheek like the childhood days.
*****
Nandini returned back after three hours and they headed towards London surfing.
It was Cabir Dhruv and Mukti's first London visit so they just enjoyed a lot. They shouted in happiness enjoying the Theme's cool breeze in front of London bridge. They danced in front of the Big Ben like kids of 20s. They Were Happy. But the most happiest were Manik and Nandini as they got chance to recreate relive their childhood funs fully equipped with each other.
Finally after three days Fab5's concert day arrived. They were gonna perform in The central Hall of London .
Nandini carrying a big responsibility of being Manik's lucky charm from a decade wished him luck with a warm cheek and forehead kisses and tight hug.
They performed few their massive hits songs. Then they performed in " London thumakda " song which made the crowd literally mad over them.
London cheered for Fab5, the rising famous youth band and the girls went gaga over the hilariously famous charm holder lead voice of Fab5.
****
Night
Everyone was so tired after the performance that they called it a day and retired to their rooms.
Nandini was checking her emails when Manik entered full tired pale eyes and laid keeping his head on her lap .
" kya hua ? " she gently asked shutting down her laptop.
"Headache yaar. " he replied and snuggle onto her lap more.
She smiled and started massaging his head. Soon he drift into fast asleep.
Nandini adjusted him in the bed and slept beside him wrapping themselves in comforter.
******
Next Morning
At 7 am Nandini's alarm buzzed to knock her for her daily jogging. She was about to get up but was stopped as the most lovable person of her life was sleeping keeping his head on the crook of her neck just little up from her chest.
It was the first time Manik slept like that rather than keeping his head on her shoulder hiding his face with her hairs. He was sleeping hugging her like an adorable smiling baby.
She really didn't understand why but that moment really became very special for her life unforgettable one.
She laid down in that same position slowly striking his soft hairs not disturbing his sound sleep. And soon she again dozed off.
After few hours Manik woke up and the next moment his smiling face changed into an embarrassing one when he found his head on her chest.
He quickly moved which disturbed Nandini's sleep.
He was seating on the bed rubbing his eyes and finding excuses to avoid the embarrassing encounter.
Nandini also got up and sat stretching her hands just to ease the little pains of her body for obvious reasons.
He after few minutes self fighting session murmured with lots of courage " I am Sorry Nandu. I really don't know how I slept like this ayese? sorry. I promise aage se yeh galti nehi hoga. Please don't be mad at me na. "
She at first became surprised with his words. And then thought to play with him . So without replying anything she stepped out of the bed with a grumpy face.
It hurt him. He started feeling guilty. And silently sneaked out of the bed to leave.
He was about to unlock the door when he heard a honey tone calling his gem name " Manik. "
He turned slowly but looked at everywhere but her.
" agar main kahun I liked this galti toh kya fir v you won't repeat it? Haan ? " she said to make him shocked.
"Aree stupid. I am not mad at you. It's okay. Now I have pretty good habits of your these cute sleeping aadats. Samjhe ? Monkey monster. "
She said those walking nearer to him. He became so happy as well as relaxed and pulled her into a bear hug.
Trust is the main base for any relationship and they had that trust from the very first day of their friendship.
After that day Manik used to sleep like that hugging her keeping his head either on her shoulder or the crook of her neck.
And when your relationship is pure then nothing could be wrong.
--------- flashback end----
Nandini sighed a deep breath recalling the beautiful past memories of them when they just lost themselves in each others eyes and then now their life became so complicated that they just even couldn't talk looking into other eyes.
She wiped out the lone tear from the corner of her eyes and carefully adjusted his head on the pillow and sneaked out of the bed.
Almighty who also accompanied her to her memory lane exhaled a deep frustrating breath thinking
She loved him . He loved her. Then why their relationship became so Complicated ??
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Guys it's my birthday today.😃 So wanted to give light mood update. So here it is. I ve written it in a rush so ignore errors.
Sorry for the crap. Read at your own risk.
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Edited by musicialtie - 9 years ago
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