I wish you to know that you have been the last dream of my soul.

Charles Dickens

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The bodies were pressed against each other closing the little gap which was still visible there.

Manik eyes were traveling down to her lips then back to her eyes..it seems like he had already something on his mind but he was looking back into her eyes just to get that one approval.

Her eyes were completely lost in his as if some magical spell was casted on her. Her hands were rested on his chest and slowly the grip was getting tighter.

Finally both of their eyes were rested on each other lips ready to be melted in each other arms and very slowly they started to lean closer breath hitting each other faces making them more arouse then already they were.

Only an inches part when the loud voice calling Nandini's name echoed into the ear making them halt in their action.

Continuous calling of her name brought her back to reality and realizing what she was about to do..she quickly pushes Manik away maintaining a big reasonable gap.
Her eyes were wide and shock was written all over her face she couldn't believe she was about to kiss that jerk.

Before she could speak anything to Manik her brother Joon was already standing at her balcony door.

"Nandu...I have been searching you everywhere and you are here?".... Joon walked further to her sister completely neglecting Manik's presence.

"Umm...what happened?"... Nandini looked at Manik then at Joon who wasn't aware of Manik's presence until now.

"Ohww..who is this young man..aahhaaa...boyfriend"... Join winked at her while Nandini face palmed hiding her face in embarrassment.

Joon walked over to Manik looking at him from head to toe totally judging him by his looks and dress.
Joon was still tall as compare to Manik maybe two or three inches more.



He look adorable in all black with those cute dimples which were visible with his smile.

"Hi...I am Joon..Nandini's elder brother"... His large palms was spread open in front of Manik for a handshake and soon Manik's big palm socked his large one gladly accepting handshake.

"I am Manik..nice to meet you"... Manik smile at him which Joon soon return.

But before they could talk further Nandini interrupted them pulling Joon away from Manik.."why were you searching me Joon?"... She asked after successfully pulling him away.

"Oh yeah...Dad was looking for you.."... Joon announced making Nandini frown.

"Now what does he want?"... Nandini hissed looking at Joon.

"I don't know sis..but we need to go now?"... He pointed at the door signalling her to start moving.

Not saying further she walked into the door leaving the two young alone.

Joon looked at Manik .." Okay man..see you ".... Joon waved at him earning a smile from Manik who waved back shortly.

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"No dad...let me be me..and I know what I am doing with my life"... Nandini eyes were red by now maybe cause of anger she was feeling or those tears which she was trying her best not to flow down.

"Nandini that's how you talk to your dad...apologize now"... Her mom voice was more stern then ever it was.

Nandini just looked at her mom not saying a word but soon a fumble sorry was heard from her lips.

"What?"... Her mom asked.

"Sorry"... This time it was more audible then before.

For a long time there was a pause no words were exchange only silence lingering in the air.

Joon had his fist clenched tightly sustaining his anger. He knew well Nandini was at the verge of crying and the amount of mental torture they (parents) put on her totally makes him violent.

"Mom..let it be...if she don't"... But he couldn't speak further when seeing those glares from his mom throwing at him.

Her mother had so much strong power over each one. Mrs Murty words were never ignored by Mr Murty he maybe be the CEO but all the brain work was done by her.

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There was silence in the car.
Joon kept glancing over his sister who was staring outside the window.

"Nandu...are you all right?"... Joon looked at her gloomy face which showed no emotion.

But she didn't even budge as if her mind was in some other world.
Not gaining any response from her..he shook her arms lightly still focusing on road.

Feeling something on her right arm ...she looked at him lost .."hmm"... She just hummed in response.

Joon knew she was hurt deeply by her mother words but he himself was helpless and trapped in that fake world.

"You don't have to worry about anything...just concentrate in your studies..so that you can be independent"... Joon assured her holding her hands then pressing it gently.

"I know..but what concerned me more is you...how are you managing there and why are you still suffering..."she placed her other hands over their intertwine ones.."I know you don't like it there"... Nandini finished.

Joon just shrugged at her words a slow smile crept on his lips seeing how much her sister care for him.
Then applying brakes on the red light he fully focused his attention on Nandini.

"It's not that easy Nandu...no matter how hard I want to escape but I cannot run away from my responsibilities."... Hearing his words Nandini no longer has any words to say..she well knew how much hard work and dedicated his brother is no matter what happens he will never separate himself from that stressful life.

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She knew its gonna be long long night for her after those all drama she had faced today.

But the most concerning matter for her was that balcony scene which was still so fresh in her mind like still she can feel his warm breath on her lips.

"What was wrong with me ?"... Nandini whispered touching her soft lips not able to believe the way she acted.

"Aish...what I am thinking...he is married and also has a son..so stop thinking stupid Nandu".... She scolded herself getting annoyed of her own action.

Laying on her bed she thought for long long time until she cannot think but only dream.

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Walking into his apartment his face frowned looking at the mess but soon his lips curved into a smile after looking at the sight in front of him.

"Adorable"...

How Zerikh's arms were loosely wrapped around the baby and both of them sleeping soundly without any worry.

"This makes me wonder..what if he is the father of a baby"... Manik thought to himself but soon shrugging his thoughts he walked over Zerikh with the intention to wake up but getting an idea he took out his cellphone from his pants pocket and quickly took some snaps of his friends and then grinning to himself he gently tap to his friend's shoulder careful enough not to wake the baby up.

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Despite of being december month in Delhi the morning was warm with sunny day.

Nandini walked out of her apartment dressed all formally ready to be at Malhotra's office for her internship process.

After locking it safely she moved her legs to the elevator but looking at Manik who was also waiting for the elevator with baby in his arms.

"Are you planning to throw the baby away"... Nandini commented at him but still avoiding any eye contact with him.

Manik chuckled at her comment but just rolled his eyes.

And then stepping into the elevator together Nandini pressed the ground floor button for both of them.

Then both looked at each other but soon avoided the contact ... staring at everywhere but not at each other.

Nandini looked at the baby who was sleeping looking just like an adorable angel.

She won't disagree that she felt attracted towards the baby for some unknown reason though she believe she has no connection with this baby.

The ding sound of elevator ease the awkward atmosphere between them. Nandini was the first one to walk out leaving Manik behind.

After walking quite far away she stopped to look back at him who was trying to adjust the baby on the passenger seat...with a smile on her face she walked out to approach for some cab or auto.

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"Good morning"... Nandini greeted the receptionist lady before making an entry into the register.

Earning reply back...she smiled and walk towards her desk which she was assigned to.
Looking at the next desk to her which was still empty it made her wonder where Yuri is.

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Manik brought the baby to the hospital for the normal checkup just to see if baby was in healthy condition or not..and still he had to find out general information about the baby like his age..gender and so on.

Waiting patiently for his turn he kept tapping his right foot in eagerness and by the time baby was all awake staring everywhere in the hospital with his wide eyes.

"Manik Malhotra"... Hearing his name being called he quickly stood up adjusting baby on his arms and then following the nurse into the doctors clinic.

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"Mr. Malhotra you don't have to worry the baby is all healthy and fit for his age"... The lady doctor assure her once she was done examining him.

Manik who was all this time biting his nails in nervousness got relief after hearing those words from her.

"Ahh...I am so glad...but how old is the baby?"... Manik asked curiously looking at the baby who was sitting on the table busy playing with his own socks.

"He is 15 months and by now he should start walking..maybe sooner he will start to walk around"... Doctor added information into the list making Manik alert.

"And he is a boy?"...

"Yes...a boy..."... Doctor smiled at Manik curiosity.

"You are really a great father..Mr.Malhotra"... Doctor started to write some prescription for the baby while he just froze at her words.

Father.

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A/N:
Guys...do you think Manik is the father??

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