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Chapter 1
"Yeh vivah saphal hua! Ab ap dono pati patni hain!" The pandit announced loudly and they were tied with the most strong at the same time weak knot of all.
"Badhai ho! Badhai ho!" The cheers almost exploded the hall and he stared at her.
Face was covered in dupatta. But he saw her beauty when he had lifted the ghoongat to fill her hairline with vermilion. It was the first time they were beside each other but still were not face to face. He had noticed her anxiety as she had fisted her both hands together to hide the shivering.
Was she not happy? He wondered as when he had lifted her ghoongat her face was so pale. Maybe it was because of the lighting?
"Beta! Baroon ka ashirwad lo!" He heard his mother saying and he nodded looking at her then he look back at his newly announced wife before leaning near her.
"Chaliye! Sab ka ashirwad lety hain!" He spoke very softly in her ear and she moved a little away. He frowned but shook his head ignoring the feeling which was twisting in his gut. He tried helping her in getting up but she didn't let him and herself got up. He quietly followed her and both bent down in front of his mother.
"Jeetay raho! Sada sukhi raho!" Neyonika exclaimed and Manik smiled nodding his head. Neyonika lifted Nandini's dupatta to see her face and she went all awe!
"Rishab! Is chand kay tukray ko mery ghar ki zeenat banany ka bohat shukria!" Neyonika spoke in a dazed tone to Nandini's elder brother and he smiled weakly before shaking his head. He walked towards Manik and held him by arms.
"Aik haara hua bhai hoon main Manik! Myny apni behen ko bht pyaar say paal kay bada kiya hai! Jaan basti hai is main meri! Meri behen ka bohat khayal rakhna!" His voice turned heavy and emotional while Manik smiled.
"Bhaiya! Ap ko tension leny ki koi zarorat ni hai! Ab ap ki behen meri izzat aur mera maan hai! Me bohat khyal rakhoon ga in ka!" Manik replied softly looking at Nandini who was looking down on the marble floor. Her face was expressionless and a little horrified.
Maybe she was worried because she had to leave the house and have to live with a stranger about whom she don't know anything except his name..
"Mjy yai umeed hai ap say!" Rishab was now crying as it was bidai time now. Nandini went in Rishab's embrace and Manik's heart became so sad when she cried her lungs out hugging her brother. Everyone there became sad..
"Bhaiya! Mjy ap ko chood kar ni jana! Mjy mat bhejye! Me kesy rahoon ge ap k bina!" She spoke looking at her brother crying to no extent and Rishab shook his head.
"Oo mera pagal bacha! Larki ka sai ghar tou us ka susral hota hai na! Ab Manik he tera sab kuch hai! Wo bht khyl rakhy ga tera!" Rishab tried consoling her.
She look at Manik and their eyes met!
Hazel versus chocolate ignited a spark and she immediately looked back to her brother who was wiping his tears.
Manik look at Neyonika who gestured him with eyes to take Nandini. He nodded and walked closer to the brother-sister...
"Bhaiya! Ab hamain ijazat dijye! Raat bohat ho gai hai! Ghar chalna chahye!" Manik started looking at Rishab and once again panic filled Nandini...
She never wanted to marry...
Nor that she loved someone else but she was scared...
She was scared of marriage...
Whatever happened with her mother...
She was afraid of relations...
The man standing beside her was her husband now though he showed her no signs of ruthless or arrogance but she won't believe him. She knew that he would be like her father. All men are the same. That's why she didn't want to go! She didn't want to marry!
But Rishab wanted to see her happy! He wanted her to let her all fears go! He knew that Manik could bring the best out of his sister! He and his sister had suffered a lot! He knew that his sister was insecure but he knew that Manik will be her happiness!
"Haan beta! Jaoa! Aik baar phr yahi kahoon ga kay meri behen ka khyl rakhna!" Rishab was hell emotional and tears run down of Nandini's cheek leaving a wet trail all the way.
"Zaroor! Ap ko koi shikyt ni ho ge!" Manik said hugging Rishab and then he finally turned to Nandini..
"Chaliye! Ap ka naya ghar ap ka intezaar kar raha hai!" He said softly to Nandini and spread his hand for her. She stared at his hand before looking at his face, in his eyes.
Those chocolate balls seriously had something which compelled her to raise her shivering tiny hand and placed it in his big steady one. He squeezed her hand in an assuring way and she lowered her head letting out sobs as all her fears and insecurities hit hard..
He walked towards his car and she was almost being dragged with him. She turned to see her brother wiping his tears but it wasn't helping because he was crying unlimited. She cried more and look forward to see that her husband had stopped in front of the car still holding her hand he opened the back door for her and gestured her to get inside..
"Mjy ni jana ple-please!" She begged almost inaudibly that only he could hear it and his eyes softened more...
His mother had told him that his soon to be was a fragile doll and needed to be treated carefully. Though he was not at all expecting her to refuse to go with him but still he need to calm down and handle the situation wisely..
"Main wada karta hoon! Ap jab bolain ge main ap ko ap kay bhai say milwana lay aoan ga! Ab please beth jaye!" His voice held so much patience and adorableness that she look at him with teary eyes...
"Paka wada?" She demanded softly and he smiled..
"Ji! Paka wada!" He said nodding his head with a small smile.
First promise was sealed!
She once again look back to her brother who waved at her then back at Manik who gestured towards the car seat. Leaving everything on her aiyappa Nandini sat in the car with Manik's help who sighed in relief. He closed her side door and walked towards the other side to sit beside her. The car was driven by his best friend Cabir!
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Both stood in front of the main door of Malhotra Mansion as Neyonika did the aarti. Manik was so pumped up and excited while Nandini was standing quietly. Grah Parwesh was also done!
So many people were all around and they all were talking but she was sitting quiet..
"I think Nandini is tired! Chalo Manik kay friends sab bhago! Let the couple take rest!" Nayonika announced and Manik looked at Nandini whose anxiety was visible from her face...
He needed to talk to her...
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Tackling his friends with loads of difficulty Manik entered the room and finally locked the door. Taking a deep breath he looked at Nandini she was sitting hugging her knees with the face still covered with dupatta.
Manik shook his head and took off his sherwaani under which he was wearing a very simple white Kurta and walked near the bed which was covered with flowers all around..
He sat on the bed in front of her and Nandini pulled her feet away. Manik stared on her actions and felt a little more worried..
"Ap theek hain?" He asked softly and felt her nodding her head..
No she wasn't ok...
Her anxiety was clearly visible the way she was fisting her hands and clutching the cloth in them. Her grip was so tight that Manik felt she will hurt her palm..
He held her hands and she gasped. Instinctively she tried to pull her hands but Manik's grip was tight. Her behavior was confusing him..
"Relax! You will hurt yourself! Don't tighten your fists!" He spoke rubbing her palms with his thumb and then look at the Mehndi. He smiled at the color and look at her. Suddenly he realized that he hadn't removed the ghoongat yet..
"Ohh! Me bhi kitna bewakoof hoon! Ghoongat tou uthaya he ni!" He spoke sheepishly and immediately he picked up her dupatta. Again the angel face was visible to him and he was flat again...
Sighing dreamily he half laid in front of her adjusting his whole weight on his elbow resting his head on his palm. Her hands were now not fisted. But still she not for once had look at him.
"Ap jaanti hain?" He started softly and she looked in his eyes before looking back in her lap..
"Pochiye kay kya?" He insisted and she gulped. He held her one hand in his and she became more nervous..
"Kya?" Her voice was so weak and soft..
"Yai kay ap is dunya ki sab say haseeen larki hain! Me bhagwan ka jitna shukar ada karoon kam hai kay us ny ap ko mery hisay main likh diya!" Manik spoke lovingly staring at her face and she looked at him with surprise..
"Kya? Yakeen ni aa raha?" Manik asked a little amused by her surprised expressions but she didn't reply..
"Nandini! Ap ki bechaini ko main smjhta hoon! Aisy kise ajnabi kay sath zindagi guzaarna is not easy! Ap mery naam kay ilawa kuch ni jaanti mery bary main! Main ap ko force ni karoon ga kay ap bhi meri traf utne he muhbat say dekhain jitny iztarab aur bechaini say main dekhta hoon ap ki taraf! Laikin ap ka sath zaroor chahta hoon!" Manik was speaking and speaking..
His each word was sinking in her heart...
Don't know why the insecurities wanted to fly away and the pool of love wanted to make it's place...
But no! Maybe he was just flattering with words? Maybe he was lying? Maybe after few moments he will do the same what her father did with her mother...
"Nandini! Main ap say ya nahi kahoon ga kay hmari life me problems ni hoon gay! Problems hoon gay! But we will sort them out together! Main ya bhi ni kahoon ga kay I will be a ideal husband! But me poori koshish karoon ga to become the person you need!" Few more words came with so sincerity that Nandini was on verge of crying. But still her insecurities of last
15 years can't be removed within one night and with few talks..
"Myny itna kuch bola! Ap kuch nahi bolain ge?" Manik asked a little sad as he was speaking since last few minutes but she was just quiet..
Wasn't she being so rude?
"Main sun rahi hoon!" She said softly looking at him and Manik was relaxed at least she was listening to him. They both were quiet and the air grew tense. Before Manik could say anything or do anything she started..
"Main! In clothes main comfortable ni hoon! Ap ijazat dain tou main change kar loon?" She spoke hastily and nervously already half off the bed and he too got up...
"Oh yeah sure! The dress seems heavy!" He spoke faking a smile and she grabbed her clothes from the suitcase. Next second she was in the bathroom slamming the door shut..
It was a clear indication for Manik that she was not ready...
There was something about her which made him confused.
Dunya main sab ki arrange marriage hoti hai! Why his was complicated? Or only he was feeling?
He need to be patient yeah!
He himself changed into casuals and plopped on the bed on his side surfing through his cell phone. After half an hour he saw Nandini coming out tapping her face with towel. Manik was once again lost...
She was more beautiful without makeup and her hair were also open. She was wearing a very simple shalwar kameez and dupatta spread in front. Her simplicity made Manik crazy and she walked towards the dressing table. She spread the towel on the couch and wrapped her long hair in a bun. He was staring at her back and suddenly she turned to him.
Manik looked away, on the embarrassment of being caught, he bite his tongue.
She look at him lying on the bed and quietly walked to the other side of the bed. She sat on the corner and Manik understood her confusion.
"Nandini! Ap mj pay bharosa kar skti hain! Main wada karta hoon ap ki ijazat kay bina main ap ko hath bhi ni lagaon ga!" Manik said softly staring at her back and waited for her to turn.
While she was once again fighting with her inner turmoil whether to trust this man or not?
What if she trust him and regret later...
Her heart was shouting to believe him but...
She didn't notice when tears streamed down her cheeks and she hiccupped. When Manik noticed her shoulders shaking he became worried and in next moment he was beside her...
"Ap! ap ro q rahi hain!?" He freaked out jumping on the bed beside her and she shook her head...
"Meri koi baat buri lag gai?" He asked hell worried and she again shook her head. He sighed in relief and cupped her cheeks making her look in his eyes.
"Tou phir?" He asked politely wiping her tears and she lowered her head..
"Bhai! Bhai yad aa rahy hain!" She lied looking away and he smiled..
"I promised you na! Kay jab ap kahen ge main ap ko un say milany lay jaoan ga! Ap trust ni krti mj pay?" He asked softly staring at her low face and she was in a fix..
"Mjy wakt chye!" She whispered lowly and he closed his eyes to compose himself..
Relax Manik...she needs time..
"Ap jitna chaye wakat lay lijye! Par ziada dair mat kijye ga!" Manik whispered in the same tone and she look at him with teary eyes before nodding her head.
"I think ab sona chahye!" He said backing away and crawling to his side on the bed. She too laid on her side straight, facing the ceiling. Manik turned off his side lamp and then turned to her. She too look at him and he smiled at her. Unintentionally she for the first time smiled back and he felt an unknown relaxation. He got up a little and slid closer to her. Her heartbeat stopped as she felt his proximity. He raised his arm and she stared at him. She thought that he was going to touch her but his hand reached to her side lamp. He was about to turn it off when she held his arm..
"Ya kya kar rahy hain ap?" She panicked and he smiled nodding his head...
"Lamp bujha raha hoon! I can't sleep in light!" He said in a calm tone and she shook her head...
"Par Mjy andheray say dar lagta hai!" She spoke lowly and Manik stared at her for few moments...
"Darny ki koi zarorat ni! Main hooon yahan! I won't let any evil touch you!" Manik said lovingly and she look in his charming eyes before releasing his arm. He smiled again and turned off the lamp. Now the only light in the room was candles and moonlight. He slowly backed off from her but suddenly stopped. She waited for him to get away from her but he didn't move. She was about to say something when he bent down and soon she found his lips pressed on her forehead.
Time stopped...
For him...
For her...
For them...
His lips were so soft and tender against her cold skin. Never ever being touched by a man like this Nandini almost fainted and her hands clutched the quilt tightly.
"Good night! Nandini!" Manik mumbled over her skin and she sighed..
"Good night! Manik!" She mumbled back and felt him smile against her skin. Then he backed off and laid down. He slid under the quilt and she too did the same..
She was now smiling...
Maybe he wasn't that bad...
"Wesy Nandini?" Manik broke the silence with his cheeky excited voice and turned his face to her side..
"Ji!" Nandini too responded maybe not that cheekily but yes her tone was relaxed..
"Agr raat main ap ko dar lagy tou ap mera hath pakar sakti hain!" He spoke excitedly spreading his hand between them and she blushed...
"Good night Manik!" She changed the topic trying to hide her blush and Manik chuckled closing his eyes..
He will win her...
Almost an hour passed with Nandini staring at Manik's calm sleeping face and she remembered his words...
"Darny ki koi zarorat ni! Main hooon yahan! I won't let any evil touch you!"
"Agr raat main ap ko dar lagy tou ap mera hath pakar sakti hain!"
She smiled biting her lower lip and saw his spread hand on between. She slid closer a little and slowly placed her hand in his. She gripped his hand tighter and felt an unknown protective shield surrounding her. The anxiety which she was feeling in last hour flew away and she entwined her hand more with his. She slowly bent down and pressed her lips on his hand. It felt that she was doing all that almost unintentionally but it felt so right...
After a little more staring session she closed her eyes to sleep! It was a long night..
After exact thirty minutes of her being slept Manik opened his eyes to look at their now entwined hands. He look at the distance between them and bite his lip...
"I will remove all the distances between us! I will remove all your insecurities! I promise! It's a promise for US!" He thought staring at her anxiety free face. At least during sleeping she was relax and calm...
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Morning sun rays hit her face hard and she tried sleeping more but all vent in vain. She lazily opened her eyes only to realize that she wasn't alone on the bed. Her husband was there lying right beside her on his stomach looking not less then a teenager during sleep. All the vows of last night once again rang in her ear and she look at their entwined hands once again...
Was she doing a little hurry in trusting him? But the innocence of his face was forcing her to believe him...
She shook her head and gently freed her hand from his grip. He didn't wake up but turned his side. She got up slowly and then realized that her dupatta was under him.
How on earth it went under him!! She thought helplessly and tried pulling it but it also went in vain..
She sat back on the bed and sighed in frustration. Now she has to wake him up. She turned to him and stared at his face for a moment. She leaned closer and gathered the courage to call him..
"Suniye!" She spoke in a trembling, low voice but it didn't effect him at all. He was really sleeping like a 'Kumbh Karan'...
"Suniye!" This time she spoke a little loudly but again no effect. She raised her hand and reached for his hair. Unknowingly her fingers slid in his thick mane and she ruffled his hair lightly..
"Uth jaye!" Her voice sounded melody and so soft to his ear that he gave up teasing session and opened his eyes slowly. Her fingers were still lazily roaming in his hair as soon as she noticed her awake she backed off and was about to got away when Manik pulled her back, she fell over his chest and stared at him shocked...
"Kuch kaam tha?" He asked innocently touching her hair which was now falling on his face and she tried finding her voice.
"Wo! Wo!" She stammered and he nodded cutely..
"Wo?" He asked naively and she was all breathless. She not at all expected him to catch her like this..
"Me-mera dup-atta ap ka-kay nee-chy tha! Tou!" She with loads of difficulty spoke few words and he was enjoying her anxiety to the core..
"Tou?" He demanded playfully stretching his word and she gulped..
"Tou islye ma-main ap ko ja-ga rahi the!" She completed the sentence and immediately looked down trying hard not to blush but she was already turned into a red rose. Manik was going all awe on her cuteness. He stared at her lowered face for few seconds and then held her one hand entwining it with his. She look at the way he did that and again blushed..
"Aik wada ap bhi karen ge?" He started and she look at him surprised...
"Konsa wada?" She asked softly and he smiled..
"Wada ya kay jis trha ap ny mjy aj jagaya ise trha say mjy roz jagyen ge!" He said lovingly and she once again became shy, breathless.
"Boliye? Kheye ji Manik wada!" He said tucking her chin up and made her look in his eyes while she tried avoiding his heating gaze.
"Janay dijye na!" She pleaded innocently but Manik was determined on his place. He kissed her knuckle and she anticipated..
Never in her wildest dream she had expected him to be so gentle and loving...
How can someone not fall for a person who cared for her thousand times in last few hours...
"Pehly bolna pady ga!" He said in a stubborn tone and she look at him..
"Agr ma-iny bool diya tou ap mj-mjy ja-jany dain gay?" She asked reaching on the heights of innocence and he nodded excitedly. She again gulped and taking a deep breath she stared in his eyes. "Ji Ma-manik wa-wada!" She spoke hastily and his grip on her waist was unknowingly loosened, she took advantage of it and in a flash of second she run in the bathroom and slammed the door shut...
"This is not fair wifey!" Manik spoke hell frustrated and Nandini sank on the floor trying her best to calm her heartbeat..
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"Tou bhabi ji! Kesa laga ap ko hamara nikama dost!" Cabir exclaimed on the breakfast table when Manik and Nandini joined them. Manik was serving Nandini a paratha in spite of her protest that she was not hungry Manik was forcing her to eat and she gave him a helpless look before tearing a morsel. Now Cabir's question made her snapped her head towards him and Manik chuckled shaking his head. Other friends were also giggling when Nayonika too joined them..
"Yes yes! Please tell us Nandini! Kesa laga mera beta ap ko?" Nayonika coaxed her and Nandini nervously looked at Manik who was waiting for her answer then she stared back at her plate. Manik leaned closer to her ear and whispered 'sach bolna'. Her eyes widened for a second and she look at Manik's friends who were smiling naughtily...
"Achy hain!" She spoke nervously and all started hooting. Nandini look at Manik who nodded in assurance and she looked back at his friends who were now laughing..
"Aray Manik! College days me aik girlfriend tou patai ni jaati the! Aik raat me patni ko kesy pata liye?" Cabir joked doing a hi-five with Mukti and all laughed..
"Girlfriend ki aur baat hoti the! Pati patni ka relation you won't understand!" Manik said calmly and took Nandini in a side hug who was now blushing..
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"Manik kesa hai?" Rishab asked as Nandini sat beside him..
"Bohat achy hain wo bhaiya! Mjy laga tha kay shaid wo bhi papa ki trha!" She said lowly and Rishab held her hand..
"Har insan Papa jesa ni hota! tjy Manik ko trust krna chye! Ya us ka haq hai kay tu usy trust kary!" Rishab spoke and she registered his words nodding her head..
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"So kesa raha visit? Bhaiya ki taraf?" Manik started a conversation on the way back from Rishab's house. He had dropped her there and now he picked her up..
"Bohat acha! Ap ka poch rahy thy!" She said softly staring out of the window and he nodded..
"Haan! Me phone pay apologize kar loon ga! Actually meeting all of a sudden aa gai the aur wapsi pay Mom wait kar rahi hain meetha banana hai ap ko!" Manik explained and she nodded in understanding..
It was their duty to understand each other...that's how they will be able to cope up with a satisfied life..
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"Ap ko kon kon sa meetha banana aata hai?" Neyonika asked roaming around the kitchen and Nandini wrapped her hair in a bun then tucked her saree pallo in waist getting all ready to cook..
"Sab bana leti hoon!" She said smiling at her and Neyonika nodded. Nandini was relaxed now. Rishab had assured her in a very polite way...
"Ok! Tou phr jo ap ko best banana aata hai wo bana lijye!" Neyonika specifically gave her option and Nandini smiled more. The option given to her was because of Manik as he had strictly asked his Mom to be as lenient with his wife as possible.
"In ko kya pasand hai?" She asked softly and Neyonika giggled.
"Ap kay wo meetha ni khatay! Par ap jo banayen ge kha lain gay!" Neyonika teased her and she blushingly walked near the shelf to gather the ingredients for Kheer...
Neyonika smiled as she saw Nandini working expertly in the kitchen and she realized that Nandini will be a perfect daughter in law for Malhotra's...
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"Hmmm! It's really very tasty! Ab jaye! Aik bowl Manik kay liye lay jaye!" Neyonika tasted the kheer and complimented her with full heart.
Nandini nodded happily and picked up a garnished bowl which she had specifically prepared for Manik..
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She entered the room with the tray and saw Manik busy on some phone call..
"Hmm! Ok! No! Ask them to give us sometime! No no! Just last time! Yeah ok!" He was speaking on the phone with his back towards Nandini and she placed the tray on coffee table. He turned on the voice and smiled at her. He himself sat in front of the table on the couch still busy in the phone and extended his hand for her to hold, a gesture that he wanted her to join him..
This time without hesitation she thrust her hand in his and he pulled her beside her. He soon excused himself from the call and switched off his cell phone before taking a deep breath..
"Koi pareshani hai?" Nandini asked softly staring at her husband's all time joyful face which was now looking a complete mess and worried. He looked at her and shook his head..
"Ni! Sab theek hai! Ap hain na mery sath tou sab theek hai!" He said taking her in a side hug and she gently held his free hand in hers..
"Ap jab bhi chahain apni problems share kar skty hain! Am always there to listen to you!" She said lowly still not meeting his eyes but she really meant those words and he smiled...
"Thank you!" Manik spoke smiling like a teenager and she blushed..
Ahhh! How much he loves it when she blush...
"Wo myny kheer banai hai! Ap k liye li hoon!" She changed the topic and he look at the bowl..
"Wow! It looks yummy! Wesay tou main meetha khata ni hoon! Laikin ap ny bnaya hai tou I can't miss it!" He exclaimed excitedly and she gave him the bowl smiling innocently. He tasted the kheer and it was really tasty. He ate the whole bowl in one go and she kept looking at him the way he was eating with so much of interest all her hard work paid off. When Manik was about to have the last spoon then only he realized that he didn't offer Nandini a bit who was constantly staring at him. Smiling sheepishly he extended the last morsel towards her and she parted her lips to let the spoon slid in her mouth.
"Acha hai na?" Manik asked excitedly and she giggled while nodding her head..
"Aray han! Me tou ap ko moo dikhai ka gift dena he bhool gya!" Suddenly Manik remembered and got up with a jerk.
"Is ki zarorat ni hai!" She spoke sweetly but Manik was Manik..
He immediately pulled out a diamond ring box from his bedside table drawer and came back to couch..
"Here you go! Gimme your hand!" He exclaimed asking for her hand and she happily gave it to him. He slid the ring in her ring finger and adored her hand..
"So perfect!" He whispered caressing her knuckle and she smiled. He gently rose her hand to his lips and kissed it..
"Thank you!" It was her whisper of gratitude..
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3 Weeks later..
Nandini was standing in the terrace waiting for Manik to come back home. In last two weeks Manik had done every possible thing to make her comfortable with him. He used to take her for dinners. Sometimes for a ice cream. He used to engage her with him for a movie in which she always slept before interval.
She became expressive to a little extent but still very reserved. Manik still remembered the day for the first time she asked his permission to go to shopping with his friends Alya and Mukti..
"Suniye!" She started hesitantly as he was busy working in laptop..
"Hmm?" That's all his answer was..
"Wo Alya Mukti shopping pay jany ka bool rahi the! Mummy ny tou ijazat day de the par bola tha ap say poch loon!" She narrated her confusion staring at her hands in lap and Manik shook his head.
"Nandini! Ap ko kahen bhi jany kay liye meri permission ki zarorat ni hai! Bus mjy bta diya kijye! Wives tou order karti hain! Ap bht ajb hain!" Manik spoke the last words naughtily and she look at him with bad face..
"Main ajb ni hoon!" She complaint and got up with a bad mood. It was the first time Manik had to do work to make her mood good..
She look at the clock and it was 11 of the night..
"Kahan reh gye itna late tou kbhi ni karty!" She thought worriedly and suddenly she heard his car horn. Her heart jumped in worry and she run to downstairs.
Manik was entering through the main door dead tired when he saw Nandini came running. Before he could say anything she banged in his chest and hugged him tighter as ever.
In three week of their marriage it was the first time she herself came in his arms willingly.
"Kahan chalay gye thy ap? Aisay koi karta hai bhala? Phone bhi ni utha rahy thy! Mjy laga! Mjy laga ap ko kuch ho gya! Ap ko kuch ho jata tou main kya karti!!" She almost screamed in pain as her tears wet his shirt while he was standing all shocked..
He never knew that he effect her this much and he means so much to her..
"Nandini! Shhh! Sorry! Phone ki charging khatam the aur office me kaam bht tha! I am so sorry mjy inform kar dena chye tha!" He tried calming her down by rubbing her back and she parted away with a jerk. He stared at her for a moment and she wiped her tears mercilessly. He was confused once again..
"Main chai laati hoon ap k liye ap fresh ho jyen!" She spoke hastily and run towards the kitchen without giving him time to say anything.
He loosened his tie all frustrated on himself and plopped on the couch to calm himself.
After an extreme effort of three weeks still he was unable to break through her insecurities. He had asked her so many times but she always changed the topic. Something was bothering her! There was something which was stopping her to come close to him.
"What should I do?" He murmured lowly and rubbed his hand on his mouth. Before he could think further he heard a loud chattering sound and it was from the kitchen.
"Sh!t! Nandini!" He swore and run towards the kitchen. As soon as he entered the kitchen he saw a broken cup lying on the floor and Nandini standing in the corner staring at the cup with total horrified eyes.
"Nandini!" He took her name and she look at him hell scared. His heart constricted seeing her in this state and he walked closer to her..
"Please mjy mat marna! Myny jaan bojh kar ni kiya!" She shouted in fear stepping more back into the corner and Manik was shocked.
This state of Nandini was totally new and shocking for him..
"Nandini! Ya main! Ap ka Manik!" He tried coming close to her and she shouted more asking him to stay away but Manik didn't stop. Eventually he reached her and she screamed in fear.
"Nandini!!!" Manik called her trying to cup her cheeks but she was constantly shaking her head violently..
"Please mjy mat maro! Please!" That's all she was ranting and finally Manik succeeded in cupping her cheeks..
"Nandini Manik Malhotra!" Manik shouted to take her attention and suddenly her ranting stopped. She stared at him for a moment before again hiding in his arms.
"Manik! Manik! Please mjy mat marna!" She freaked out clinging to him and Manik wrapped his arms around her securely..
"Shhh! Nandini! Main kiun maroon ga ap ko! Jaan hain ap meri! Please! Just calm down!" Manik too freaked out hugging her close to him and she cried..
There was a part in her life which was missing to him..
"Un ko ni any daina please! Mjy chupa lain! Wo aa kar mjy maren gay!" She again cried and Manik's anger boiled as the realization hit him that someone had beaten his Nandini...
"Main hoon na! Koi ni aye ga! It's just me! Sirf main hoon! Sirf main!" He whispered in her ears running his fingers through her long hair and she raised her head to look at him with teary, blury eyes..
"Sirf ap?" She repeated and he nodded as his lips reached her forehead..
"Sirf main!" He mumbled back and the next moment he was carrying her in his arms. He reached the bedroom she was hiding her face in his neck. He placed her on the bed but she didn't left his collars..
"Please ap kahen mat jaiye! Mjy bohat dar lag ra hai!" She whispered once again on verge of crying and he shushed her immediately by caressing her hair...
"Relax! Main kahen ni ja raha! Yahen hoon ap kay pass!" He whispered back and slid under the covers beside her. She immediately clinged back to him and he kissed her hair thousand times to make her sleep...
After an hour he felt her relax and fast asleep..
He slowly untangled himself from her and slid out of the bed taking his cell phone with him!
He needed answers to his questions which were only be given by her brother!!!
To be continued..
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So here we go with the very first chapter! Hope you guys liked it! I want a phadooo response! Tomorrow is Mafia's turn! Yayeee!
Do lemme know about this chap..
Love,Mawara
