Hi guys...
I am here with another update.
CHAPTER -71
Manik and Nandini reached home with the kids.
The kids were too tired.
As it was almost evening, Nandini fed the kids some snacks and took them to their room and put them to sleep.
Manik went to his room and sat on the bed by leaning his head on the headboard and closed his eyes.
Nandini after putting Aarav-Khushi to sleep, came back to the room .
Nandini looked at Manik and a smile crept on her face.
She went to Manik and sat beside him .
Nandini - Kya hua Manik???
Manik opened his eyes and looked at Nandini.
Manik - Kuch nahi... Just a little bit tired. Thoda sa headache hai.
Nandini - Mai head massage kardu?
Manik - Nahi it's Ok. I will be fine.
Nandini - Ofcourse you will be fine. Let me give you a head massage then you can rest for a while.
Manik - Ok as you say.
Saying this Manik kept his head on Nandini's lap and closed his eyes.
Nandini smiled seeing this and started giving head massage to Manik.
Nandini - Manik ek baat puchu aapse?
Manik with his eyes closed just Hmmed...
Nandini - Manik hum India wapas kab jayenge. Amma ki bahut yaad aarahi hai.
Manik opened his eyes and sat straight on seeing Nandini's face.
Manik - Nandini... Agar tum kaho to kal hi chalte hai.
Nandini - Is it possible???
Manik - Ofcourse. Why not??? But did you talk to Appa about it?
Nandini - Nahi . But Appa ko kya problem hogi kal hi chalne me.
Manik - Nandini... I think we should ask him before coming to any decision. I know that he would be ready to leave everything behind for the happiness of you guys. But he needs some time to wind up his business. I am not saying that it will take a week or so. But I guess we can wait for 2 days atleast. Can't we?
Nandini just nodded .
Manik lied down on Nandini's lap again and took Nandini's hand and put it in his hair.
Nandini smiled and completed the head massage.
Manik fell asleep in the same position.
Nandini kept ruffling Manik's hair and thought to herself - Manik. ... Thank you so much for coming in my life. I am really blessed to have you as my life partner.
Nandini was lost in her thoughts when there was a knock on the door.
Nandini carefully made Manik sleep on the pillow and went and opened the door .
It was Pia.
Nandini - Di aap...
Pia - Haan main.Nandu mai tumhare liye ye dress layi hoon. Aaj raat party me tum yahi pehenna.
Nandini - Party??? Kaunsi party Di...
Pia - Arey Budhu... Jiju ne Subah bataya tha na.
Nandini - Oh shit... Di mai to bilkul hi bhool gayi thi.
Pia - Acha. Ok. Ab ye dress le lo. And get ready.
Nandini - Ji Di.
Saying this Nandini took the dress from Pia and she left.
Nandini closed the door and looked at the dress.
Nandini observed that The dress had a deep back neck.
Nandini - OMG... Mai ye dress kaise pehnoongi? My tattoo will be visible if I wear it.
By the time Manik got up and saw Nandini talking to herself.
Manik - Nandini... Kya hua? Is everything ok? Tum khud se kya baatein kar rahi ho?
Nandini - Manik Dekhiye na Di mere liye ye dress lekar aayi hai for the party but I can't wear it.
Manik - Why?? What's the Matter. It's so nice.
Nandini - Ya I know but it has a deep neck and my tattoo will be visible.
Manik - Hmm... That's not a problem. I will get another dress for you.
Nandini - But Di ko bura lagega if I won't wear it.
Manik - Don't worry Nandini... I will tackle her in my own way.
Saying this Manik took his mobile and ordered for a dress for Nandini.
After half an hour, the dress arrived.
Manik and Nandini got ready and came down to go to the Khuranas party.
Pia and Arjun were already waiting for them near the car.
Pia - Nandu ye kya? Tumne wo dress kyu nahi pehni Jo Maine Di thi?
Nandini-Di wo actually mai...
Saying this Nandini looked at Manik.
Manik came to her rescue and said-Pia actually i wanted Nandini to wear this saree.
Can't I expect my wife to wear something of my choice? Mai to tumhare liye bhi Kuch laya hoon.
With the Permission of Arjun I would like to gift this earrings.
Manik to Arjun - So Arjun may I?
Arjun - Ofcourse you can.
Manik gave the earrings to Pia and she wore it.
Manik - Ab chalein...
Pia - Yes. Let's go.
With this the four of them sat in the car and drove away to the party venue.
The four of them entered the party hall and were greeted by Mr.Khurana.
Manik introduced Nandini,Pia and Arjun to Mr.Khurana.
After a while, the birthday girl that is Khuranas daughter descended the stairs and came to Mr. Khurana.
Mr. Khurana introduced his daughter to Manik and Nandini.
Mr. Khurana (MK)- Manik... Meet my daughter Soha.
MK to Soha- Soha... Meet Mr . Malhotra and his wife Nandini.
Manik and Nandini - Hello Soha...
Soha completely ignored Nandini and said- Hello Mr. Malhotra. Pleasure meeting you.
Saying this Soha extended her hand .
Manik took Soha's hand for a handshake and said- HAPPY BIRTHDAY...
Nandini looked at Soha who smirked in return.
Then Soha went to meet other guests.
After a while , Soha cut the cake.
And everyone were called onto the dance floor.
Soha asked Manik for a dance but Manik very politely turned down the offer and took Nandini's hand walked to the dance floor along with Pia and Arjun.
This angered Soha but she controlled her anger .
The music(song) started.
Dekha hazaro dafa aapko
Phir bekarari kaisi hai
Sambhale sambhalta nahi yeh dil
Kuch pyaar mein baat aisi hai
(Manik and Nandini started to dance according to the beat of the song)
Lekar ijazat ab aap se
Saansein yeh aati jati hain
Dhoondhe se milte nahi hai hum
Bas aap hi aap baki hain
Manik held Nandini's waist and pulled her close to him)
Pal bhar na doori sahe aap se
Betabiyan yeh kuch aur hain
Hum door ho ke bhi paas hain
Nazdeekiyan yeh kuch aur hain
(Nandini rested her head on Manik's chest and Manik pulled her even close into his arms)
Dekha hazaro dafaa aapko
Phir bekarari kaisi hai
Sambhale sambhalta nahi ye dil
Kuch pyar mein baat aisi hai
(Pia and Arjun were just lost in each other swaying to the music)
Aagosh mein hain jo aapki
Aisa sukun aur paaye kahaan
Aankhein hamein raas aa gayi
Ab hum yahaan se jaaye kahan
(Manik and Nandini shared an eyelock)
Dekha hazaron dafa aapko
Phir bekarari kaisi hai
Sambhale sambhalta nahi ye dil
Kuch pyaar mein baat aisi hai
(Manik twirled Nandini twice and they got so lost in each other that they didn't realise that the music had stopped)
The claps of the guests brought them out of their dream world.
Manik and Nandini separated from each other and got off the dance floor.
Mr. Khurana introduced Manik to few of his friends and Pia Arjun were busy in their conversation.
So Nandini decided to have water as she felt thirsty.
She went to the bar and asked for water.
A person who was sitting there turned towards Nandini and said- Hi Nandini... So we meet again.
Nandini dropped the glass of water on seeing the person's face.
She had never expected to see the person ever again in her life. But the person was back.
Nandini ran out of the party hall.
Manik saw Nandini going out so he followed her.
Done with another update.
Hope you guys like it.
Ignore the typos if any.
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Sorry guys if this is not upto the mark.
I have written it in so much hurry.
I didn't get Time to recheck it.
If you find any errors please let me know.
I will correct it and republish the update.