#2MANAN FF : WILL U BE MY GIRLFRIEND/PART 27 pg 39 & spl update pg - Page 18

"sleep before I loose myself and my dream comes true.." and I opened my eyes to see her reaction and as expected she was blushing hard. Giving a quick peck to her swollen lips I laid down beside her and wrapped my arms around her and she too didn't protest and slept within minutes with her head in my chest and her arms around my waist.. she looked so cute while sleeping. Ill propose her as soon as possible.. wait valentines day is coming... ill propose her on that day.. yes...

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Next morning:

"Guys I want to propose her.. give me some ideas.." and I again heard a round of laughs around me. I got annoyed.. these idiots were not my friends.. I was so frustrated.. I got up to leave when Abhi held my hand and pulled me to the chair where I was sitting few moments ago.

"sit my dear hulk.. itna gussa math kar.. health kae liye accha nai hai.." he said suppressing his laugh and same was the case with other 4 ( Cabir, Dhruv, Aaryaman & Harshad) idiots.

I asked them a simple question and they were just laughing and laughing from the last 20 minutes...huhh

"yeh suddenly tujhme itni buddhi kaise aa gayi manik baba..??" cabir asked giggling and I glared at him as they were all suppressing their giggles.

"you better give me ideas or else im going.." I said and looked away. Was this so tough..?? why was my mind suddenly dumb when I planned to propose to my love.

"Dhruv aur Abhi tum dono batao.. you both already passed this phase right.." I asked them with so many hopes , they both looked at each other and gave me a shy smile.. what was wrong ?? goddd... what should I do... I pulled my hair in frustration.

"manik relax yaar.. itna kyun tensed hai tu.. you are already engaged.. vo tujhae NO nahi bolegi naa.." Aaryaman said and I sighed and walked to the window in the room

"yaar.. I know she also loves me.. I mean we both do.. but because im engaged I don't to take her for granted.. I want to make her feel special.. I want to let her know that she is my one and only love.. I want to show her that rest of the life no matter what ill be there for her in all ups and downs...I want to make her feel like princess, which she already is but still.. I want to make her feel special.." I said with all my heart looking out of the window... it was true.. every letter of what I said.. I really love her and I want her to know that.. and I will do it with or without their help.

Suddenly I heard someone's fake crying and I turned to see who it was and as expected it was the drama queen Cabir. He came and hugged me and patted my back and I rolled my eyes. I held his shoulders and broke the hug and asked him

"drama queen.. kya hua aapko..?"

He wiped those fake tears and said "senty kar diya tune mujhae salae... isiliyae mai control nai kar paya aur thoda emotional ho gaya... manik mainae toh realise hi nahi kiya ki tu itna bada kab ho gaya hai.. mujhae aaj bhi yaad hai vo din jab aunty tujhae marti thi kyunki tu bed pae su-su karta tha.. aur aaj tu.." he said holding my shoulders "itna bad ho gaya ki meri bhabhi ko propose karne jaa raha hai..."

His words made me laugh as well as embarrassed as he still remembers everything about our childhood days. I smiled shyly and hugged him and all joined the hug.. we were family.. and I loved them so much.

"ab rulai ga kya ??" I said as tears were forming in my eyes looking at them and how far we had come facing all odds. Everyone laughed and I noticed their eyes also moistened.

"yaar ispe na madhubala ka bahuth asar pad raha hai.. pura drama queen ban gaya hai.." I said to lighten the atmosphere and it worked. All laughed except cabir and he pouted.. sometimes I wondered how come he cleared the medical entrance ...

"chodo now boys.. enough of fun.. now back to work.." harshad said and and we all said

"ok daddy.." in response and burst out laughing seeing his face... he was the matured of all in all aspects and we used to tease him for the same.

"yaar .. humhae na filmy style mai plan karna chahiyae.. generally girls like it.." cabir said and I frowned and he continued looking at our questioning faces.

"uff.. buddhu salon.. mara matlab tha ki.. hum na filmy style mai... vo hero aur villan style mai plan karte hai.." he said and I signalled him to continue.

"hum log naa.. nandini ko attack karange.." he said and I got up to punch him.. how dare he.. he stood behind harshad and said

"meri puri baath toh sun tu.. phir marna.." and he sat when I sat back in my place.

"hum log matlab tera dost.. nandini pae attack karangae in disguise.. tu usae save karna phir vo tujhse impress ho jayaegi aur tab tu usae propose karna.. hows that..." That idiot said rubbing his hands excitedly.

"jab nandu tujhae pakad pakad kae maragi naa tu apna muh dikhnae laya k hi nahi rahaega... bhul gaya she is a boxer" Dhruv said and cabir really got scared now

"haan yaar mai toh bul hi gaya.. vo toh Mary Com hai.. not this plan.. something else.." cabir said and was tapping his forefinger on his chin as if he was thinking.. dramebaaz..!!

"how about you take her on a romantic date and then propose.." Aaryaman said and I nodded my head in a NO

" I already took her out for a date.. not the same again" I said and bit my tounge .. pakade gayae.. they all looked at me as if I robbed a back.. I sighed and told them about the DATE that we went last month and I got a long lecture for hiding it.

"fine marae baap.. ab jo ho gaya so ho gaya.. ab kya karna hai batao.." I said folding my hands in front of them.

"why don't you propose her in a mall.. with a big flashmob.." Dhruv said.. it was actually cool but I wanted something more and I told him the same and all started thinking again.

"idea..!!" cabir screamed startling all of us and we heard his idea and bingo.. this was something out of the box.. and I guess she will remember it forever. I hugged him and the words he said were least expected.. at least at that point of discussion

"I LOVE YOU MANIK.." he said and again our tom and jerry started...

And everything was planned in the next 30 minutes..

Get ready to get swooned Miss Murthy ahan Mrs Malhotra..! I thought and smirked.

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Same Day- other side:

Nandini's POV:

From the day we came back from my house manik was behaving so sweetly with me.. and I really loved this manik.. he is sweet he is caring.. awwwhhh he is MY LOVELY MANIK..

He took me out for eating pani puri and he never teased me when I used to eat more like he used to do earlier.. I was missing that teasing manik but this manik was so sweey.. my motu manik.. hahahaha.. I was thinking lying on the bed when I heard a fake cough and I sat to see Mukthi Aliya Soha and Navya standing there with there hands crossed on their chests.. I frowned and asked them what

"why are you blushing so much...?? What did manik do last night that you are still blushing thinking about it.." Aliya asked me and before I could answer

"bolo nandu did we miss something..??" it was Mukti now

"guys.. listen.." but I was cut off again

"lets check her phone.. zaroor manik bhai nae kuch romantic message bheja hoga .. isiliye she is blushing so much.." Soha said with a smirk and before I could react my phone was in mukti's hand and I was running behind her and she passed her phone to aliya and next it went to soha and now it was currently in navya's hand

"navya.. please phone do... you are my friend haina..?" I asked her panting but what she said made my eyes fall out of my sockets

"lekin nandu ab humne naa party change kardi hai.. ab hum mukthi aur aliya ki team mai hai aur soha bhi.." she said and passed the phone to mukti.

"guys no.. please.." I said in a pleading tone but the damage was done.. mukthi opened my gallery.. now don't ask how she knows my password.. she knows everything.. manik warned me to change my passwprd but I was dumb.. now im suffering.

"hawwwhhh..." navya said covering her mouth with her palm.. aaiyappa knows what she saw.

"nandu.. tum toh chupa rustum nikli yaar.." she continued.

Now mukti yurned the phone so that I could see the picture which they saw and I turned red totally. I was kissing manik on his cheek and his eyes were closed. We took this selfie when we went on the date that day and next picture was actually it was an accidental click.. manik.. instead of kissing my cheek pecked my lips and the picture got clicked .. not even manik saw this pic.. he thought the pic didn't get clicked but no.. it was accidental and it was captured too. Now I was caught red handed. Then mukti showed the pictures which were clicked in the flight yesterday. I was sleeping sitting on manik's lap with my hands wrapped around his waist and his hands around mine. I guess I was in the deepest shade of red now. I closed my face in my palms and they all laughed loudly .

"stop being a shy baby.."aliya said pulled my hands from my face.

"guys.. I need your opinion.." I said in a low tone and walked to the cupboard and brought my scrap book. They looked at me curiously and mukthi took it from my hands and started turning it page by page and her grin widened.

"so cute nandu.." she said and all nodded in agreement

"is it for valentines day..?" she asked me and I nodded my head cutely and all hugged me and I felt so shy. It had all our (mine & manik's) pics.. right from childhood to latest pics... I wanted some pics from the mangalore trip and I left a page for that.

"koi batana math manik ko okay.." I said in a warning tone and his it back in my almirah carefully.

"aye aye captain.." they said in unison and just when I was about to tell them my other plans and ask for help.. dj called everyone for lunch and we all went down for the same. Actually still 2 days were left in our holidays and we decided to append it together that's why morning after waking up mukti called aryamaan harshad soha and navya, as navya also returned back last night as planned.

The moment I spotted manik near the table and his eyes were shinning.. no actually they were twinkling like stars.. don't know what he was planning.

Manik's POV:

The lunch finished peacefully , rest of the day we had just fun.. we watched movies played cricket helped dadu in gardening.. and now in the evening we all were sitting near the pool with our feet dipped in it. College will start in a day and I felt like how I felt in schooling.. summer holidays over and back to school again.. ( how many of you feel that.. even me.. I hate that holidays end so soon)

I chucked my thoughts when I heard a splash sound.. It was cabir and nandini.. goddd.. they fight like kids.. kya karu mai in dono badmashon ka...

"I hate you cabir..manik.. please help me.." nandini extended her hand towards me for help.. I guessed that something was fishy but still extended my hand and arghhh.. she pulled me into the pool and hi-fived with cabir.. so this was their plan. I tried catching her but she hid behind cabir and now even dhruv came to her rescue.. I looked at mukthi and Aliya and they showed me thumbs up and in next moment they were on my side.

Now cabir-nandini-dhruv-navya-aaryaman were on one side

Me-mukthi-aliya-abhi-harshad and soha on the other and the water splashing started. We were having the fun of our lives when mom and dj came

"bacchon.. bemaar bpadh jao gae.. enough now.. jao.. change karlo.." mom said and we went inside with cabir and nandini celebrating their victory.. I don't know of what.. we had dinner after that.. and next day also passed with full of fun.

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Finally the day came: College started and classes were in full swing. Results of the previous would be announced today and I was anxiously waiting for that. And at 10 the announcement came. First the final year topper's name was announced then third year and next was second year. I was standing near the speaker waiting for my name

the principals voice was heard and all of my friends were standing beside me. Nandini entwined our fingers and blinked her eyes in assurance.

"and the topper for the second year is.." the announcement came and I held my breath

"none other than our first year topper Mr.Manik Malhotra.." the principal announced and I left the breath I was holding.. I could hear cheers and I turned and hugged nandini tightly.. this really meant a lot to me.. I wanted to become like dadu and make my family proud. Tears of happiness spilled from my eyes and nandini gently wiped those tears. All my friends hugged and congratulated me.

"and finally the topper of the first year MBBS is.." principal said and I looked at nandini and she smiled nervously. I wrapped my hand around her shoulder and pulled her close.

"Miss.Nandini Murthy.." the principal said and I felt so proud.. I was so happy.. no happy would be an understatement.. I was on cloud nine or ten or something more than that. We both topped. I could see the happiness in her eyes. I hugged her tightly and almost squeezed her. I had to break the hug as I got a nice shot on my back by our very famous cabir. He hugged nandini and said kissing her forehead "im proud of you behana..". actually all of us scored well. Aaryaman was second highest followed by Dhruv and Harshad and then cabir who was just 0.5% behind them. Mukthi was also ranked second in BDS department. And Navya scored second in first years and soha stood fourth. It was time for celebration.

We reached home and shared this news with everyone and even Amma Appa Rishu bhai bhabhi and Ams. Everyone was so happy. Dad arranged a party for only the close families. And that night was a blast. We had loads of fun and I could see the pride in dad and dadu's eyes when they were telling about me nandini and mukthi. Dj and mom did the "nazar utarna" for all of us. Dad promised gifts for all of us and we all hugged him making it difficult for him to even breath.

3 more days passed with new faculty as it was a new year and we were getting adjusted to it. It was 12^th Feb when I called Mukti and Aliya for help for my surprise and they demanded so much in return.. arghhh.. I had to agree.. they helped me in shopping a dress for nandini and all other accessories.

On 13^th I had a meeting with all the boys for last minute preparations and everything was set. I think nandini was getting suspicious with my behaviour but to distract her I used my best trick.. over loading her with my kisses and she used to forget about it.. all thanks to her Aaiyappa.

Nandini's POV:

It was 13^th Feb today.. manik was behaving quite wired from last few days.. I guess he doesn't know about my plan. I planned a surprise for manik with the help of Mukti and Aliya who agreed after a lot of pleading session.. I went to shopping and brought him a new dress and matching shoes. Now don't ask how do I know his size.. its obvious I searched his wardrobe for that.. don't tell manik he will get angry..

Same night:

After diner as usual we entered the room and manik was looking at me suspiciously.. was I too easy to read.. I looked away and laid down on the bed and switched off the bed lights of my side and closed my eyes covering myself with the duvet. surprisingly manik didn't say a word and laid beside me. No good night kisses today.. I pouted thinking about it and I felt two arms wrapping around my waist sending shivers down my spine and I snuggled more close to him to get the warmth . I felt his lips on my shoulder all the way to the back of my ear. His arms tightened around my waist and he pulled me more close and I arched my neck to give him a better access. He bit on my neck making me moan his name and next moment he turned me to face him and crashed his lips on mine kissing me hungrily. I too responded but failed to match him. After a very long kissing marathon he gave me a final peck and we both slept peacefully in each-others embrace.

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Valentines Day

We were getting ready for college and after breakfast me and mukti sat in car and were waiting for manik. He came with a huge grin on his face and we drove to the college. No teasing.. no taunts today.. wow.. great.. but that duffer idiot didn't wish me today. Amidst all these thoughts we reached the college and I moved to my class.. people were proposing their love to their loved ones.. they were giving gifts to each other.. love was in air.

I was about to enter the classroom while going through the corridor when suddenly someone pulled me into a classroom and palmed my mouth and tied a blindfold to my eyes. I struggled to get out of his hold but I couldn't. a cloth was tied to my mouth as well. Now I was getting tensed.. who was doing this.. I knew it was not manik as I clearly know his touch.. whats going on.. Aaiyappa please save me.. I prayed and cried silently as now my hands and feet were also being tied. I felt so helpless. Then that person carried me on his shoulder as if I am a sack of potatoes.. let him free my hands.. itna punch karungi ki dadi ki dadi yaad aa jayaegi.. wait mister ill show you stars in daylight.. I thought to myself and didn't cry anymore... ill make him cry.

I understood that now I was in a car and that man was driving and this continued for a very long time. I was tired of struggling so I just kept quite. He finally stopped the car to my relief. And again he carried me somewhere and I could hear some 4-5 people talking. Oh so they were a gang.. its okay.. I can handle them.. and then the who was carrying me put me down and untied my feet and I sighed in relief.

"sale.. itni zor sae kyun tie kiya rope ko.." I heard manik's voice.. what ... manik... what is he doing here.. and slowly my hands got rid of ropes and finally the cloth that was covering my mouth was gone.. and at last was the blindfold. It took some time for me to adjust to the lighting and what I saw made my eyes pop out of my sockets.. I was standing at the gate of Essel World. What ? when ?? how ??? so many questions were running in my mind and then I saw manik and abhi in front of me.. manik was glaring at abhi and he looked at me apologetically .. I frowned and then understood that he was the one who kidnapped me.. huhh.. get ready abhi ill make sure mukti gives you a nice punch for that.

I saw manik examining my wrists my neck and all.

"im fine.." I said angrily and crossed my hands on my chest.

"sorry for bringing you like this.. I wanted it to be a surprise but iss duffer nae tumhe sach mai kidnap kar liya.." he said throwing a glare at abhi and he just shrugged his shoulders. I looked at manik demamding an explaination but he didn't give any but held my hand and said entwining our fingers

"this is my valentine gift for you.. come lets have fun.. only you and me.." he said in an excited tone and I smiled widely as he did so much and I didn't want to spoil the mood. So I nodded my head positively and we headed towards the entrance and I didn't notice when manik winked at abhi.. I was so busy looking at the rides and all the food stalls.

( Disclaimer : guys first I don't know what all is there in the Essel World Mumbai.. all the information is from Google and the pics which I saw.. this was the best I could do.. sorry if there were any mistakes)

"you want to eat something ??" he asked looking at me and I nodded my head in a yes.. I saw a candy floss stall there and I really really wanted to eat that. He chuckled seeing my reaction and nodded his head approvingly.. wow manik was agreeing to all my demands.. I wanted to enjoy my best today with his this soft and lovely side.

After finishing the cute candy floss manik wiped my lips with his long sexy fingers and said in a husky tone

"ready for the real fun.." and I bobbed my head excitedly and we ran towards the roller coaster holding hands. We both were sitting in the first 2 seats and I saw manik getting a little nervous... I chuckled and said holding his hand

"its okay manik.. mai hun naa.." I said assuring him and he smiled nervously... whats going wrong ? I thought but the horn sound brought me back to reality and the roller coaster kicked off slowly and I held the handle in a death grip. First it took thhe curve then we went up and down a small bump and the real peak point was just in front of our eyes.. everyone was screaming on the top of their voices and so did me and manik. The moment it came to the top I heard manik screaming to the whole world

"I LOVE YOU NANDINI..." and the world around me stopped for a moment.. manik said those 3 magical words.. and that too in the craziest way possible. And what happened next took my breath away.. there were fire works just in front of us. The roller coaster was paused at its peak point. I turned to look a manik. He cupped my face lovingly and said "I LOVE YOU NANDINI.. I'm really crazily and insanely in love with you.." and he pecked my lips. We could hear cheers and the fireworks stopped and the roller coaster started again and I was screaming in joy... manik proposed me.. and in front of the whole world.. I was beaming in joy.. I was happy.. no beyond that.. I was feeling out of the world. The roller coaster took turns and turns and finally stopped and without caring that we had an audience I kissed him hard on his lips and said

"I LOVE YOU TOO MANIK... and will love you forever.."

"humesha.." we said together and he rested his forehead with mine. Our fingers entwined and tears of happiness rolled down my cheeks. He opened his eyes and I could see only love flowing in them.. love.. love for me.. I couldn't control him and more and hugged him tightly. He chuckled slightly and then hugged me back and placed a kiss on the top of my head. I broke the hug and punched him.. not so hard but I wanted to punch him.

"what was that for.." he asked frowning and I smirked looking at his face

"I want a proper proposal.. aaisae hawa mai nahi.." I said and pouted in the cutest way possible. From the corner of my eyes I could see him smile. he came close to me and said wrapping his hands around my waist

"the day has just begin my baby.." and pecked my pout and I blushed.

"come" he said and dragged me from there. He pulled me to the rain dance floor and suddenly music started and I turned around to search for manik.. he was no where to be seen.. but then I heard his voice.. he was singing for me..

mere bina main rehne laga hoon
teri hawa me behne laga hoon
jaane main kaise tera hua hoon
mujhe toh lagta hai main shayad
tere dil ki dua hoon haan
tujhko jo paya toh jeena aaya
ab yeh lamha thehar jaye tham jaye bas jaye
hum dono ke darmiyan haan
tujhko jo paya toh jeena aaya ( he sang and he pointed is finger towards me.. and I looked away blushing)
ab yeh lamha thehar jaye tham jaye bas jaye
hum dono ke darmiyan haan

(he came close and pulled me close by my waist and started singing looking into my eyes)

pehle se zyada main jee raha hoon
jabse main tere dil se juda hoon
raahon pe teri main toh chala hoon
tu meri manzil hai tere kadmon pe
bas rukne laga hoon haan
tujhko jo paaya toh jeena aaya
ab yeh lamha thehar jaye tham jaye bas jaye
hum dono ke darmiyan haan
tujhko jo paaya toh jeena aaya
ab yeh lamha thehar jaye tham jaye bas jaye
hum dono ke darmiyan haan

(PS: couldn't think of a better song for our Jr Imran Hashmi.. sorry if you didn't like it.. you can imagine any song you like..)

by the end of the song Manik was on his knees infront of me and all started hooting for him. I tried to pull him but he didn't move an inch.

"manik get up.. sab dekh rahe hai.." I said in a hushed tone looking around us and he nodded his head in a NO stubbornly.

"first tell me that you love me.." he demanded and I sighed.. he was impossible..

"yes my motu manik.. I love you." I said and kissed his cheeks and he got up smiling and showed a thumbs up to the DJ there.

"manik we don't have clothes to change.. aur yeh pure wet ho gayae hai.. ab kya Karen..?" I said in a matter of fact tone and he clapped twice and a big mickey mouse came with a small bag towards us. If frowned looking at him and manik signalled me to take the bag.. it had a very pretty frock in it along with matching accessories. Then a mini mouse came and held my hand and took me to a changing room and asked me to change. I changed my clothes and after coming out wearing that very beautiful frock and all the accessories. The Mini mouse made me sit in front of a big mirror.. dried my hair and did little makeup. I was looking ready for a party. I was thinking what to wear as my shoes which I was wearing in the morning got wet.. and as if reading my mind.. the Mini mouse pointed at a box and it had matching silver heels.. wow. Manik had a very good choice. I mean the heels looked superb with my royal blue frock and accessories. I kissed the mini mouse and walked out of the room and I saw manik all ready.. wait from where did those clothes come which I had bought for him as a gift. That means Mukti and Aliya are involved in this plan too along with mine. He was wearing a dark blue denim a white shirt and a matching jacket with black matching shoes.

"you are looking great.." manik said and I blushed.

"you are also looking good.." I said still blushing.. why was I blushing so much.

"lets go.." he said and then we came out of Essel world and I became sad

"nandu.. we will come here again.. I promise.." he told me and I smiled knowing that he will not break his promises.

Manik was driving the car and the radio was on.. all romantic songs were being played as it was valentines day. There was total silence in the car except for the music. Suddenly I remembered something..

"tumhe yae dress kahan sae mili...?" I asked him and he smirked

"I just found out.. you know im smart.." he boasted and I slapped his arm and he laughed

"mukti helped you right ??" I asked and he nodded his head.. mukti is so dead. I started looking out of the window when another question popped in my mind

"where are we going,,?" I asked him

"you will know soon.." was his reply.. I was a fool to expect him to answer me.. huhh.. monster...

"here take this.." he took a box from the back seat and gave it to me. It was wrapped in a gift wrapper. I opened it slowly and wowww.. they were my favourite.. Ferrero Rocher chocolates ... I quickly opened the box and ate two.

"mujhae ek toh do nandu.." he said cutely and I slapped my forehead. I unwrapped one and took it near his mouth and along with the chocolate he licked my fingers slowly and I withdrew my hand immediately and he chuckled. After few minutes of drive.. he said

"nandu do you trust me..?" he suddenly asked out of the blue and I frowned at his question.. obviously I trusted him.

"yes manik.. why did you get that doubt..?" I asked .. I was confused as why he felt so.

"he stopped the car all of a sudden and brought a blind fold out of his pocket.. now I was scared.. I experience which I had a while back when Abhi literally kidnapped me had honestly scared the shit out of me.. I guess he understood my dilemma and said

"hey.. don't get scared.. abhi nai.. but I want to give you another surprise.. please.. marae liye.." he said in a pleading tone.. its ok.. I calmed my racing heart. And nodded my head nervously.. he just pecked my lips and started driving again with a wide smile on his face. I was just admiring his face.. he was the best anyone could get.. yes he annoys me a lot but im no less in that case... so its fine for me.. but yes.. he respects my choices and preferences.. he cares for me just like appa and rishu bhai.. I love him.. so much... the way he confessed was really crazy but I loved it.. he had planned so much for me.. awwwhhh.. my cutie... suddenly I don't know what got into me.. I turned to him and pulled his cheeks and said cutely "I love you.." and he looked at me as if I had grown 2 heads.

"seddenly itna pyaar hm ?" he asked smirking.. ahh.. I hate it when he does that.. I didn't reply but just kept looking outside enjoying the music. After fem more minutes manik stopped the car and I sighed as I knew why. I turned to him and closed my eyes . he placed the satin cloth on my eyes covering them. He kissed my forehead and then my eyes then cheeks and finally pecked my lips and said in a low tone

"don't worry it wont be for long.. we are almost there.." and I smiled... I couldn't wait for the surprise. He started driving the car again and After a while the car stopped. I couldn't wait for the surprise and I clapped my hands in excitement and I could hear his chuckle. The car door opened and he picked me up taking me by surprise.

"manik.." I said in a worried tone.. "relax.." he said and I wrapped my hands around his neck. After few minutes he made me stand on my feet. I could smell something very exotic but it was sweet. I was wondering where were we and what is manik planning to do.

"don't open the blind fold until I tell you.." he whispered in my eyes and I shivered at our proximity.

"open your blindfold.." he told me and I did it a little slowly as my fingers were shivering. And the first thing I saw was manik was kneeling in front of me. "manik get up.." I said but he nodded his head in a NO. he took something from his pocket and I gasped. A ring..!!

He held out the ring and said with utmost sincerity and love

"Miss Murthy.. I manik malhotra am asking you officially will you be mine forever..?" and I nodded my head in a yes and he continued

"so yes... this ring comes with a set of promises from my side.. Ill always stay by your side no matter what.. in happiness in you bad times.. in your crazy times and everything and anything possible. I want to get married to you. I know its kind of crazy but I want to do a favour to this world by keeping you with me as they all will be saved henceforth.." I glared at him for that sentence but he just chuckled and continued

"I want to love you more with each passing day.. I want to treat you like princess.. ill not say I wont fight with you because that's the best part.. I love to irritate the hell out of you and then calm you by making it up for you.. I want you to be the first face I see every morning and the last I see at night before sleeping peacefully in your oops our dreams.. and one more point to add...which ill tell you afterwards as I want it to be private and we have audience now.." he said but I couldn't shift my eyes away from him that I ignored the "audience" part

"and lastly.. I love you nandini malhotra.. I love you so so sooo much that you cant even imagine.." he finally ended and slipped the ring. It was a beautiful princess cut diamond ring. I smiled along with tears in my eyes and hugged him tightly as he stood up. He stumbled a little but hugged me back.

"I love you too manik.. I love you soo soo much.." I said and felt his arms tighten around me.

"we love you both so much.." I heard voices from behind and to say I was shocked would be an understatement. I saw Mom Dad Dadu Dj Mukti Abhi Aliya Dhruv Cabir Navya Soha Harshad Aryamaan and a laptop in which Amma Appa Ams Rishu bhai and bhabhi were watching us.. oh my goddd... aiyappaaa.. they all saw this.. suddenly I felt shy.. I mean manik proposed me in front fo the whole family and our friends... my cheeks were burning as never ever I felt this shy ever in my life. I slowly turned to manik and hugged him tightly hiding my flushed face. He chuckled and in hugged him more tightly trying my best to hide myself in him.

"beta inta kyun sharma rahi hai.." mam and dad said in a teasing tone and I blushed more.

"manik.. you said you will say something later.. what is it about haan ? humhae bhi to bata do.." I heard cabir's teasing voice.

"cabir.." manik said angrily but I didn't let him move

"bas karo tum sab.. marae bacchon ko pareshan math karo.." dj said saving us but I was in no mood to face them any soon.

"nandu.. manik toh ab buri tarah phas gaya hai.. usae saans toh lanae dae.." I heard preethi bhabhi's taunt from the laptop and I suddenly left manik and all laughed. I turned to run away from then but mukti and aliya stood in front of me blocking my way and other side were soha and navya. I was trapped.

"bas bahuth ho gayi masti.. beta sab log chalo.. lunch karlo.. bahuth der ho chuki hai.." dadu said and all nodded obediently but I didn't miss the we-will-not-leave-you-soon' looks from the girls. All the dishes in the lunch were my favourite and I loved it to the core. Dj was the best.. I love her so much.. more than manik.. umm no.. but yes I love her. Soon the lunch was over amidst lots and lots of teasing. Finally I escaped to our room saying I wanted to change as I was not used to heels and blah blah..

I changed into a white shirt and jeans and came into the room only to get pinned to the wall and guess who it was none other than Monster manik.

"what ??" I asked him and he smiled mischievously and said "didn't you forget something.." to which I nodded my head in a no. he sighed and said

and what he said last made me feel dizzy.. seriously.. cricket team.. its not going to happen..

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