PART 37
Nandini just couldn't believe on her own sight. The thing made her stunned. It literally paused her brain working process.
She touched it blankly and then suddenly got up and walked towards the room.
Manik was talking over phone with Aman about his next day schedule. Nandini just zoomed in and patted his back.
But getting no good response she again patted, no, that time literary slapped on his back. That disturbed Manik and he turned around unwillingly.
" What is this? " she then and there shouted.
" Aman I will call you back. Set everything as you do. " saying he just ended the call when she had started her retorting.
" Kya hai yeh? " she again retorted.
Manik replied nothing and sat down on the bed. Then after adjusting comfortably himself on the bed he stated with his very own attitude smirk
" Now shoot? "
Nandini took a deep breath to control her anger finding him so relaxed as well as ignoring. She at first thought to give up as arguing with stubborn Manik Malhotra was of no use. But then promptly her mind poked her to fight back. And like a ferocious tigress she stood in front of him and asked waving the packet
" What is this? Kya hai yeh? Kyun hai yeh? "
Manik shrugged his shoulder in a 'I don't know' manner enjoying her red cheeks.
" Manik I am asking you something. " she retorted getting impatient with his care freeness.
Manik chuckled and replied " Why are you shouting yaar? Do you know musicians k vocal chords should be smooth to produce mellifluous tunes not barking pandas. "
He smirked eyeing her angry pout then continued " tchh. what Nandu? Can't you see what's it , that you're asking me? Having eye sight problem Kya? Let's go to the doctor then? "
Nandini just sighed a deep frustrating breath seeing Manik and getting his sheepish comments. Manik drank happily her pouts then not to irritate her more he said " Aree gift hai for you. "
" Really? Gift? This? What kind of gift is this? I can't take it. " she replied annoyingly.
Manik smirked mischievously then said " Why? Kyun? Why can't you take it? It's not something bad as though. "
" Really? " she scrunched her nose. Manik couldn't control to peck her nose. So after giving a quick kiss on her nose he picked that packet up and asked " Don't you like it ? I thought girls just like this kind of gifts. "
Nandini just couldn't digest the notorious naughtiness playing in his eyes. His eyes were so full of mischief that she just prayed some escape from them. But on her dismay all she had just to drawn more in to his deep eyes.
" Manik " she looked away from him just to avoid his gaze as that it she wasn't in mood to give up.
" aree baba I went to that meeting na then I saw it and thought to buy for you. So here it is. " he said lovingly made her look at him by tilting her chin by his two fingers.
" we did shopping today only. Then what's the need of it? And that too this? " she somehow uttered.
" haan toh? What's wrong in this? It's nice. isn't it? " Nandini stared at him. His eyes were sparking with mischief.
" Manik !!!" she shying moved her gaze again away . Her red cheeks were instigating him to approach. But he controlled.
He very well could understood what was going on in her mind on that particular time. So Mr miscellaneous himself took the advanced step and uttered
" Nandu. Look at me " he grabbed her arms and made her look at him. She in very difficult titled her head as like someone had putted some heavy weight over her eyes.
" I know that it's not like you. It's totally opposite of your thinking. But I don't know why jab main ne Yeh dekha I just couldn't stop myself buying it for you. I just imagined you and then kharid liya main ne "
" but I can't wear it. How could I? I .. I can't. I can't accept it. Never. Return it. " she started blabbering on which he smiled broadly. It was the expected reaction from her side which he really longing for.
" ohhkk then. When you don't want to take it toh I will give to someone else. As returning is not Manik Malhotra kind . So. so... I will give it to... To... to... " he acted like he was in deep thought. Nandini was just scrutinised him.
" hey what's about Mukti? Yesss. I will give it to her. She will be mad in happiness. Yess. That's better. "
He then dramatically picked up the packet and about to get up when she promptly snatched the packet from him shouting " NO... " you can't give it to her. It's mine. I won't give it back. "
" Achcha? But you only said na that you don't wear it. You can't take it. Blah blah blah. Now when I have decided to take it back and give to someone, you just showing tantrums. What the hell is this ? Get a life Nandu. "
Manik got her back with his famous mischievous smirk as he very well knew the scared corner of her heart with the name of Mukti. And he just used that unnecessary and indeed baseless fear of her.
" ummm.. pahnungi na. I will wear it. It's mine. I... I .. I will wear it . yes I will. " she blabbered like a confused kid.
And how could someone just could hold himself from adoring that adorable doll seating in front of you with her cute antics and pouts.
" ohhh God Nandu !! You are such a kid. " Manik jumped on her pulling her in a cozy hug. She got her relaxation back burying herself in his warmth.
" Manik wohhh... " she was about to speak up something but he stopped her saying
" You have no need to feel shy in front of me. It's me Nandini. Your Manik. If you're not comfortable with it you don't need to wear it. I just bought it suddenly without any second thoughts. And listen one thing I have not forcing you to wear it. And I won't in future till you yourself feel comfortable. Okay? "
Saying he planted a deep assurance kiss on her head.
After sometime they break the hug and Manik kissed her forehead in which she smiled wholeheartedly.
" Wase Manik tumhe yehi mila kharid ne ko? " Nandini asked after few minutes pouting.
He rubbed his lips smiling and replied " As because I wanted to show some hotness of this hottie to someone. So I thought to buy this for getting into some hot mood you know. "
He winked shamelessly. And her eyes became popped up on his shameless comment.
" Maaanik !!! Chii " that poor girl being hell shy threw the gift on his face and ran into the washroom to hide her blush which were then full on swing and embarrassed.
" arreee Nandini. Take it with you na. Yeh leke jaoo. It's not mine. Main short dresses nehi pahnta. I won't be fit in this. " he shouted sheepishly at her back laughing loud.
kind of this dress...
****
After few hours.
" Manik kal kya workshop pe are you coming? I mean will you manage to come? "
Nandini asked him in between her studies. Manik was fully engrossed with his music mixing in his tab so he just didn't paid any heed to her. Actually he was failed to listen her.
" Maaanik !!! " that time she was little loud and eventually it worked and he turned around annoyingly and gave her an questioning look.
Nandini understood her fault. So calming her excitement she asked " Are you coming for workshop tomorrow? "
Manik stared at her next few seconds then reality hit him that he had a workshop to conduct that too of his star fan and of course student as well.
" ohhh that one! ! Workshop " his head danced in its own rhythm then rubbing his lips he answered " yahhh tomorrow sure. "
" Manik?? You forgot it right? Tum bhul gaye the? " Nandini was astonished with his expressions which clearly were indicating that.
" No ... I dint. " he tried to covered up but how far !! That too from the person who Could feel him with his simple essence.
" yes . You did. " she claimed. Then suddenly her sad pout changed into an angry one and she demanded " How could you just forgot it Manik that too in a day? Like seriously?? "
And the next thing not only baffled him but hurt to.
" ouucchh " he exclaimed rubbing her head. Then leaning down picked up the soft pillow dramatically said " what are you doing Nandu? Lagta hai? Listen.. If you will continue hitting me like this na then kahi sachme hi I will loose my memory !! Then kya karogi? What will you do with your workshop? "
His sheepish words again confused that little soul.
" Memory loss? ? Like seriously? Manik how could you be so cheesy? " she shook her head in disbelief seeing him giving his notorious smile.
But one the very same time She couldn't held herself further to spit out her words which were on hold for a pretty long time.
" Do you know something , sometimes your acts na really make me think that are you that The Manik Malhotra who is so rude arrogant brat according to the world? "
Manik smiled a little then walked close and sat beside her on the bed.
" Nandini... ummm... I am... I mean... I actually don't feel to interact with peoples. It's not that I don't like but I simply couldn't. I know sab sochte hai I am so mean so rude arrogant spoilt. And maybe they are right at there places but I myself don't know what I am actually. "
He paused to exhale his exhausted breath. But she took it as her time and spoke " You have no need to say all this to me. I know you. Samjhti Hu tumhe. It's just that kavi kavi sometimes I failed to believe that you actually have such an amazing smile which is so harshly hidden. "
Her love filled eyes and genuine confess made his heart overwhelmed. He smiled shyly with her complementing of his smile.
" achchcha? ? Amazing Smile haan? Have I really? " he asked sheepishly.
But she took it as a cute way and replied
" Really. You have no idea Manik tumhari smile it's so beautiful. So pure. Anyone can die over your smile. You have that much intoxicating smile. "
She said and he was in a quick tour to the heaven listening such words about himself. He was touched by her words.
And unknowingly 'the amazing intoxicating' smile crept on his face mixed with crimson colour of blush.
" but " she further uttered and his smile got a forceful halt. He gazed at her.
" But pata nehi kyun I have always observed something missing in your eyes. I mean whenever I went through any interviews of yours na, I have always find k your smile is failed to reach to your eyes. Tumhari hasi tumhari eyes tak nehi pouchti hai Manik. I have always thought about it. But never could able to came to any solution. Ayesa kyun Manik? "
His smile was started fading away gradually with her increasing words. And finally he was black. His eyes were became dark pale shaded.
His changed expressions passed jitters to her heart. She mentally cursed herself to strike the wrong string of Manik's life guitar.
To control the damage she promptly thought to revolve the topic. So wishing that she was about to utter something off bit but a thin finger in her lips stopped her.
" Nandini you have no need to feel bad. I am not mad at you. It's just that it is happening with me for the first time. No one ever asked or cared about my smile. So jab tumne pucha toh it stunned me. Thora shock ho gaya tha main. "
He stopped and looked at her eyes intensely. She was still in dilemmas of his changing attitudes. Manik understood her mind silent conflicts. And he very well knew what he had needed to do to bring her back from her trances.
He slowly leaned closer to her and kissed her temple. Nandini shockingly stared at him leaning little backwards.
Her that cute antic made a smile escaped from his heart. He pressed his lips to hide his smile and then moved more closer to her. He then took her hand and entwined with his spoke further
" Do You know , you are the first one with whom I am like that. So free. So simple. I have never cared about the world before, neither they cared about me. I just simply started hating myself shutting the inner me up. And I was happy to live like that. I was happy living wrapping the fake mask leaving the real me. And then accidentally I met you. Do you know I just changed from that day. I started living again. Nandini thanks for giving me back Myself. "
And he pulled her towards him. He couldn't spoke further so he just let his heart to utter his feelings by taking their hearts close with that hug.
" you okay? " she asked him lovingly after breaking the hug.
He in reply caressed her face then tucking the errant strands behind her ear answered back " better like never before " and planted a smooch on her forehead which literally made her close her eyes in anticipation.
***
" achcha now listen take this. " Manik said settling themselves from that deep talks and offered a wrapped box.
" now what? What's this now Manik? I wish it isn't something like your that gift? " she was hell shocked whilst confused.
" areee open na baba.. " he replied then mischievously uttered " Wasee wasn't that gift superb Nandu ? "
Nandini just rolled her eyes thinking of his never ending naughtiness and started opening the wrapper praying of not getting something more notorious than that short dress thing.
Finally she was done and what she found literally made her eyes popped up and mouth with a perfect but big one O.
" Manik this? ?? " she looked at him fully astonished.
" Credit card. For you. Taki aub se you haven't need to pray holding anything. Aaj se you will buy whatever you want without any hesitation and second thoughts. "
He replied lovingly.
" but I can't take this. " she abruptly declared.
" what yaar Nandu? Aaj Yeh tumhari gari kuch jyada hi ' I can't take it ' signal pe nehi ruk raha hai? " Manik annoyingly stated.
Then seeing her stubbornness he said " listen Nandini aaj tak everyone has just kept snatching everything from me. Everyone around me just had taken advantage of my money , my fame. And today it's me who is wanting to give my everything to you. You have right on me and my belongings too. So just accept it. "
But figuring out her still on dilemma he literally ordered " Now come on take it Nandini. "
And rightfully tucked the card on her palm.
" Manik !!! Ummm.. I..."
tears rolled down from her eyes. That were the tear of happiness. She had never thought of something like these in her life. She was feeling blessed. She was feeling honored to love him and being loved by him.
Him, Manik... Her world's king.
Manik , her dream man had literally made her life like a dream . That ethereal dream where she was awarding with the all the happiness which were snatched away from her life as she had chosen her dream over her wellbeing.
Perhaps that was her destiny with real destination !!!!
******
Late night
Both were sleeping cuddling each other but void of any slumber.
" Nandini... " he softly called out her name. She hmmed and turned around him.
" Where is your family? I mean I have not heard anything about your family ? You didn't tell me where is your family? " he expressed his doubts.
His abrupt query gave a thud to her heart. Though it was the last thing she wanted to share but that was the time. And that time she herself didn't want to run as that day Manik had given her rights on him so he had rights on her life too. And that right was not of a Rockstar to his fan but two destined partners.
" look if you are not comfortable with it toh you have no need to answer. Will wait. " Manik said further sensing her silence.
Inhaling deep breath she answered " when I was twelve years old my mom passed away. From that day dad was my everything. He loved me lots. And being a obedient daughter I always walked on his path ignoring mine. As I was happy making him happy. but our choices clashed one day. And that day I broke my dad's pride and walked away with my dream. He was against my only dream and I was desperate about the same. So he just announced me not his descendant and sab wohi khatam ho gaya. " she stopped .
Then wiping her tears continued " then Shree and Abhi gave me shelter ,love. And I was just kept living hugging my dream being an orphan. I worked as part timer here and there then I got scholarship in country's best college. And then finally I met you. "
She stopped and got up saying " But I don't have any regrets leaviing my house as they said na to achieve something you have to sacrifice some. So its all worthy. "
Manik also got up following her. He clearly was listening her each words. And finally uttered " And all these just to meet me ? "
Nandini was not so surprised with his question as sensing her craziness towards her world's king anyone could understood what was her that dream.
She smiled as a reply. But Manik was fully stunned. His mind had stopped working.
" how could someone love anyone like this? So deeply? " was the only thing was running in his mind.
And finally that escaped from his mouth " Itna pyar karti ho mujhse? Itna pyar kaise karleti ho ? Like how could you manage to love me so much that you have not thought twice before leaving your family ? It's not love Nandini. It's madness. Pagalpan hai yeh. What if agar main tumhe nehi milta toh? "
He was still stuck in that weird thoughts. He somehow started feeling guilty for the separation from her family because of him.
But some where deep in his heart he was very much like beyond happy to met her. As if he would not found her then that indeed would be the biggest loss of his life. That day he was that much happy and content just because of her.
And if there was God toh he would ready to thank him zillion times for that most beautiful accident when he had came across her.
" Yesss I do. I do love My World's King. " and she excitedly jumped put of the bed and stood beside the poster of him " Bohot sara. Itna sara k there's no end. "
Then caressing the poster stated further " I love My world's king To the Eternity. " and absent mindedly kissed on the mole of that poster.
And that time her the real bloody fleshy world's king was just in seventh heaven witnessing the heartwarming scenario in front of him. But that happiness won't last more.
After all at the end of the day even he was a guy who couldn't afford sharing his love with others not even with his own god freaking dam poster.
So his jealousy towards his own poster grabbed him towards her and he pulled her into him in a jerk . She collided with his board chest sounding a sudden thud.
" Manik !!! " She tired to utter. But Manik sushed her and hugged her even more tighter as if he was trying to prove to his own poster that she was his not of the poster Manik.
Nandini was startled with the intensity of the hug from his side. But in the same time she was feeling content and home whilst relaxed sharing everything about her to her world's king except the one.
She was engrossed in her that one 'left over secret' thought when abruptly she heard Manik.
" Nandini... wohhh... I... I think I... I mean... I Lo..."
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sorry pretty sorry for this late. do pardon me.
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Edited by musicialtie - 9 years ago
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