Chapter 13 A
Manvi woke up and saw Nandini still sleeping. She carefully untangled herself from Nandini taking care that she don't disturb her Mama's beauty sleep. She adjusted blanket over Nandini and gently kissed Nandini's hurt finger. Then she sneaked out of the room. She went to her room and washed her face then she brushed her teeth. She picked up smurfy who was busy in trying to chew her ball and came out of the room. She slowly came down stairs and saw Manik busy. Then Manik look at her and came towards her.
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Manik was sitting in the lounge fully concentrated on his video conference. Laptop was placed in front of him on the table and he listening to the terms and conditions to the other delegates. Suddenly he saw Manvi coming down the stairs sleepily rubbing her eyes smurfy was in her hands. Manik excused himself for a while and came towards Manvi. He swiftly picked up Manvi her face was wet that means she had washed her face.
"Slept well?"Manik asked softly kissing her hair and wiping water droplets from her face. She sleepily nodded her rested her head on Manik's shoulder. Manik came back to his laptop and sat on the sofa. The people on the other side were waiting for Manik. Manvi snuggled in Manik's lap and again closed her eyes Smurfy also started dozing off Manik held Manvi close.
"So gentlemen where were we?"Manik said to them as they were busy in adoring Papa daughter bond. Meeting started again and Manvi quietly kept playing with Manik's bracelet and smurfy. She not for once tried to distract Manik maybe she realized that his work was very important. After pretty long 30 minutes Manik cracked the deal and after exchanging greetings Manik shut his laptop.
"Hmm..!! So Papa ki jaan tou bohat samjhdaar hai..!!"Manik said lovingly kissing her forehead. As he was very happy with his daughter's understanding as she didn't disturbed him during whole meeting. Manvi smiled and hugged Manik. Manik kissed her face madly silently praying for his love to keep smiling like this forever. Both were busy in talking when Maniik heard a voice which made his heart jump with joy.
"I am home..!!"Mr.Ronit Malhotra shouted happily standing in the main door. Manik run towards the door and Manvi confusingly followed him. Manik banged in Mr.Malhotra's chest and hugged him like a two year old boy.
(For those who Missed Spoiler..!! Introducing Mr.Ronit Malhotra..!!)
Mr.Malhotra emotionally hugged him back. Manvi was standing a little confused hands on her waist.
"I missed you so much Dad..!!"Manik said breaking the hug.
"I missed you too..!!"Mr.Malhotra too said emotionally and kissed Manik's forehead. "Kitna bara ho gya hai tu..!!"Mr.Malhotra said in his all time famous dramatic emotional tone and Manik rolled his eyeballs in dismay."Mery Dad ka kuch nahi ho skta" he thought sadly.
"Dad..!! We met in London just a month ago..!! Aik month me koi kitna bara ho skta hai..!!"Manik said angrily.
"Aray pagal tjy kya pta..!! Jab tu baap bany ga na tab tjy pta chala ga..!!"Mr.Malhotra said dramatically and Manik sighed he pointed towards Manvi and suddenly reality hit Mr.Malhotra he smiled sheepishly mumbled a sorry and waved at Manvi.
"Baby..!! Come and meet your GrandPa..!!"Manik said affectionately. Hearing the word GrandPa Manvi run towards Mr.Malhotra and hopped in his arms.
"Gosh..!! She is so cute..!! Just like me..!!"Mr.Malhotra shouted excitedly kissing Manvi's cheeks.
"Dad..!! Thora aahista cheekhain..!! She is very sensitive..!!"Manik said in an ice cold tone and Mr.Malhotra gave Manik a deadly glare.
"Chup kar tu..!! Happy birthday doll..!!"Mr.Malhotra exclaimed. Manik became shocked and instantly look at Mr.Malhotra. Manvi who was about to say thank you suddenly realized that today was not her birthday.
"Birthday?"Manik and Manvi said in unison.
"Aray haan..!! Birthday ka matlab nahi pata? Nalaik bachay..!! Is ka matlab hota hai Janam Din..!!"Mr.Malhotra said wisely and Manik sighed. Then for the first time he noticed that Mr.Malhotra was wearing a birthday cap. "Aj meri granddaughter ki birthday party hai na..!!"Mr.Malhotra said happily and Manvi slapped her forehead. "What happened?" Mr.Malhotra asked Manvi.
"Aiyapaa..!! GrandPa..!! Today is my success palty(party)..!!Not Bilthday palty..!!(birthday party)"Manvi said shaking her head.
"Ooohhh..!! Par Manik tu ny tou bola tha kay party hai..!!"Mr.Malhotra blamed Manik.
"Dad..!! I told you that it was success party...!"Manik said softly.
"Acha..!! Phr ya topi..!!"Mr.Malhotra sadly took off the birthday cap. Manvi smiled and again adjusted the cap on Mr.Malhotra's head.
"You look handsome in this Cap GrandPa..!!"Manvi said smilingly and kissed Mr.Malhotra's cheek. Manik smiled and Mr.Malhotra became happy.
"Where is Nandini..!!"Mr.Malhotra asked.
"Wo she is sleeping..!!"Manik said smilingly and Mr.Malhotra nodded. Suddenly Manik saw servants,they had so many suitcases in their hands.
"Dad..!! So many luggage..!!"Manik asked as they seated in the lounge. Manvi was busy in catching Smurfy as she wanted to show him to her GrandPa finally she caught Smurfy and came towards Mr.Malhotra.
"Aray haan..!! Mera samaan tou thora sa he hai..!! Baki sab Manvi and Nandini kay liye gifts hain..!!"Mr.Malhotra said casually and Manik raised his eyebrows.
"GrandPa meet Smurfy..!!"Manvi introduced smurfy to Mr.Malhotra.
"Dad..!! Mery liye koi gift nai laye?"Manik asked with a little curiosity.
"Aray laya hoon na..!!"Mr.Malhotra exclaimed and made Manvi sit in his lap.
"Really..!! What?"Manik asked excitedly.
"Socks..!!"Mr.Malhotra said casually and Manik's jaw dropped open.
"Socks..??!! Seriously..!!"Manik almost freaked out. "Ap london say mery liye sirf socks laye hain..!!" Manvi too became felt a little bad that her Papa only got socks.
"GrandPa why socks?"Manvi asked.
"Aray Doll..!! You don't know your Papa I know him..!! The thing he need the most na are socks..!! Because he don't change socks daily..!!"Mr.Malhotra revealed Manik's top secret and Manik's eyes widened with shock. And Manvi laughed so loudly and Mr.Malhotra too joined him.
"Dad...!!! I was kid at that time..!! "Manik said annoyingly.
"Acha acha..!! Joking..!! Sab kay liye gifts hain..!!"Mr.Malhotra said smilingly.
"Granny kay liye bhi hai na?"Manvi asked innocently. Mr.Malhotra and Manik look at each other.
"Haan beta..!! Granny kay liye bhi..!!"Mr.Malhotra said softly and Manvi smiled widely. Meanwhile Butler came with Manvi's favorite noodles and Manvi offered Mr.Malhotra to join her which he readily accepted. Suddenly a silly idea came in Mr.Malhotra's mind.
"Doll..!! Let's eat with hands..!!"Mr.Malhotra exclaimed to Manvi and they both started eating noodles with hands. Manik glared at Mr.Malhotra angrily.
"Dad..!! For God sakes..!! Don't spoil my daughter's manners with your typical desi punjabi types things..!!"Manik roared angrily and thrust a spoon in Manvi's hand.
"Oye..!! Tu mera baap hai ya main tera..!!"Mr.Malhotra slapped Manik's head.
"Manvi hum hath say he khayen gay..!! You don't listen to your Papa..!! He is a bit mad Bachpan say..!!"Last line Mr.Malhotra whispered in Manvi's ear and she laughed loudly. Manik clearly heard what Mr.Malhotra said to Manvi he shook his head in frustration and got up from there to look for Nandini leaving the most naughty GrandPa and Granddaughter with their hand eating session alone.
Manvi and Mr.Malhotra giggled and kept eating with hands. Cleaning their hands with their clothes. Manvi had liked her GrandPa a lot as he was as naughty as she was.
"GrandPa..!! Ab ap ni jayen gay na..!!"Manvi asked innocently and Mr.Malhotra was taken aback for a second so much loving girl...!!
"Umm..!! Haan nahi jaoan ga..!!"Mr.Malhotra said smilingly and Manvi hugged him tightly.
"I love you GrandPa..!!"She exclaimed.
"GrandPa loves you too..!!"Mr.Malhotra whispered lovingly.
"Grandpa mely(mery) gifts? Mjy daikhny hain..!!"Manvi said excitedly rubbing her hands.
"Haan Haan..! Chalo..!"Mr.Malhotra said and they both sat on the lounge floor to unpack the luggage.
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