Tough Summers: A MaNan Story
Chapter One
Her anklet tinkled as she ran behind him across the terrace. From one roof top to the other. She was running behind her notorious brother, Nimish, as always. But the voice spread all over, sending chills along the length of his spine. She was yelling, but even that seemed to be melodious to him. And surprisingly, he spent most of his day gawking at her.
Yes! That's what the Manik Malhotra, the newly arrived man did, all day. Ever since he had come to the Ranoli, small town of Vadodara, Gujarat, his eyes were settled at the feminine figure he had encountered the very day of his arrival to his grandparents place. She was there for her summer vacation as well.
Her jumping off from the small boundaries of the roof-top, just to separate the area, drew his attention. Her brother ran into his direction, screaming, "Manik bhaiyya.." And he had his eyes widened at that. With a sudden roll, he slid behind Manik. "Please! Please save me from this monster."
Monster? Lucky chap, he gets chased by this beauty, but still addresses her as monster'. I would really want to meet monsters, if they were this gorgeous, He thought.
"bhaiyya.." He squealed in order to get a response from Manik.
"Don't call me that." Manik warned the little kid. "It's annoying." And before he could utter a word more he ran away as Kria approached him. "You are of no help bhaiyya.." He screamed as he climbed the walls of his terrace. Manik shook his head disbelievingly.
Few things can never change, He thought.
And the very next second he witnessed heaven. She dashed into him, with her hands gripped onto his shirt. While his hands instantly wrapped around her waist, protectively. Her thick, long eye lashes separated, as her almond shaped, chocolate brown eyes settled at his. Her eyes were so captivating.
He briefly studied her gorgeous face. When she pulled back, murmuring a sorry. And with that she left running behind her brother. That had to be the cutest apology he had ever received.
While she chased Nimish, Manik had his eyes fixed at her, until she disappeared into the narrow lanes. He could still feel the softness of her skin under his touch. Those big beautiful yet different eyes. This summer's it was going to be different, Indeed a tough summer to spend, At least for him!
Thoughts :) Criticism welcomed, as well. Feel free to criticize.
I would update, most probably, daily. But the length more or less remains the same. Thanks!
Regards,
Shenz.
Edited by -shenz- - 10 years ago