Part 9

After hanging up the phone Manik came back into the room and checked on Nandini, she was sleeping peacefully. He went near her and bending down he gave a peck on her forehead and thought.

'If this competition is for real than I will make sure that you participate in it and win it too. I will do what all it takes to make you a famous dancer of this country as well as of this world. This is my promise to you Nandini.' He smiled and went into the washroom to get fresh.

Nandini woke up and went down before Dhruv and Aliya's awake. She didn't want to give any impression or a new topic to them to discuss. Manik was in the gym when she came down. She couldn't meet his eyes after she broke down last night. She knew that Manik was being a gentleman comforting her, but she needs to pull herself together because they are going today and she has to get back to her normal self.

At the breakfast table Nanu informed Dhruv and Aliya that they are going to Mangalore in the evening. Dhruv was surprised by this news. Manik was stealing glances from Dhruv not to meet his stare.

"Nanu aapne bataya nahi ki aap log kyun jaa rahe hai Mangalore... Koi khaas wajah..." He stopped in the middle and gave crooked look to Manik.
And Manik understood that Dhruv wants to know more but what will he tell him that he is in love with Nandini. Seeing the uneasiness of Manik and Dhruv, Nandini interrupted before anybody can answer.

"If you guys don't mind can I tell you guys something..."

Nanu turned to see Nandini and said "Haan Haan puttar Bol na Kya kehna chahti hai..."

"Woh actually Dhruv Aliya it's my Amms, I mean my grandmas birthday in few days.. She always wants to celebrate with her grandchildren, her children her friends and lots of guests... She want to celebrate it in a grand way. She is always excited for her birthday. So I would like to invite you both for that. Why don't you join us.." Nandini told all in one breath.

"But Nandini I don't know what my schedule is.. So I can't say anything now..." Dhruv answered.

But Aliya interfered.
"Why not Nandini... We will try our best to join you.. And Dhruv letme check with your schedule and make sure that you won't miss anything... Ok..." Aliya was very excited because she couldn't get to have any vacation due to Dhruv's busy schedule. Dhruv also nodded.

Aliya make some phone calls and she arranged everything and said to them.
"Guys I sorted everything but we couldn't get today's flight, we will be coming tomorrow... When is your grandmas birthday..." She asked Nandini.

"It's after four days.."
"So it's  done than... You guys leave today and we will join you tomorrow.." Aliya finalized the program.

Nanu went to her room to start packing.  Nandini and Aliya followed her to help.

Dhruv on the other hand was looking for the opportunity to talk to Manik. Because he can see a different kind of happiness and shine on his buddy's face. He is smiling. In fact the smile is not leaving his face at all. He leaned on his side and said.

"Tou buddy, we need to talk.. NOW... Let's go..." Dhruv pat on his shoulders and drag him off the chair. Manik tried to avoid him but Dhruv leave no choice for him.

He dragged Manik outside the house. Manik asked the maid to send their tea in the lawn while they walked outside.

"What's going on between you two... And all of a sudden yeh Mangalore trip Woh bhi Nandini ki grandma ki birthday party per... Yeh khissa Kya hai... Kya chal Kya raha hai..." Dhruv's curiosity level was rising by the minute.

Manik shied sheepishly and said "nothing like that buddy... Nandini ne invite kiya Aur mere Kuch bolne se pehle hi Nanu ne Haan kar Di..." He cut short his answer.

"Bas itna hi..."
"Haan"
"No no no... Sirf itna tou nahi ho sakta... There's more to it... Tera chehra Kuch Aur bata raha hai... Tere chehre ki chamak Aur yeh muskurahat Kuch aur keh rahi hai... Chal ab jaldi se bata ki akhir  baat Kya hai..." Dhruv knows that Manik is definitely feeling something for Nandini.

"Kya bataun, yehi ki Woh Mujhe achi lagti hai..." Manik asked smilingly.
"Haan sab Kuch saaf saaf bata..." Dhruv leaned in to hear carefully.

"Yes it's true... Woh Mujhe achi lagti hai... I like her...I'm smiling now... I'm being happy... I'm loving life... All because of her... She brought happiness  to my life..." Manik was lost again in her thoughts.

"She makes me laugh, she is a star who brought light to my life again... I like to spend time with her... I like to stay close to her... Bas I like her a lot..." He was just blabbering about Nandini hiding the fact that he already confessed his love to her.

"Aur Woh.." Dhruv asked.
"I think Woh bhi..." He said.
"Did she confessed..."
"Not yet..."
Dhruv got up from his chair and going near him, he hugged Manik with affection.
"I'm so happy yaar.. For you...at last Teri zindagi mein khushiyan wapas AA gayi..." He said.
"Ab tou mujhe Mangalore aana hi padega..." He said.
"Kyun..."
"Tera Aur Nandini ka maamla fix karne..." Dhruv said and they both laughed.

Manik went to office to finish off his rest of the work so that he can spend a quality time in Mangalore without any disturbance. Till than Nandini packed for Nanu and also she packed Manik's luggage with the help of Nanu.

In the evening they reached Mangalore. Nandini's family send the cars to receive them. Manik sat in the passengers seat in front and Nanu and Nandini sat in the back seat. Manik was glancing in the rear view mirror to see Nandini often. He was really impressed by the way she took care of Nanu the whole journey.

They reached the Murthy mansion in no time. The way to the mansion was very pleasant as it's a very fine weather and the atmosphere is totally to die for.

Everywhere you see is greenery. Lot of open land with coffee farms and horses and cows can be seen from a distance.
Nandini's family live afar from the city exactly like Manik's house. And her family prefer to live together.

Manik looked around as the car came to a halt. He was indeed surprised to see the surrounding. He never thought that Nandini came from a rich family. Though he has an idea but he didn't imagined that she was this wealthy. Her house itself was built on acres of land, with a barn and stables on one side and a big and beautiful garden in the front of the house. The house is like a huge palace.

Murthy mansion

They got out of the car and stepped in the gravel of drive way. Nandini helped Nanu from the other side. Nanu's jaw fell open seeing the huge house in front of her eyes.
"Aaiye Nanu..." Nandini holding her hand she walked further.

Bunch of people were standing at the entrance to welcome them. But Nandini was worried about Nanu's health. She knew that Nanu can't stand for so long so she said.

"Let's go inside first... Because Nanu can't stand for long..." Everyone including Manik and Nanu were shocked by her statement.

"Navya Tum pehle aarti Kar do than we will go inside..." Nandini pointed to a girl standing in front with a mangalsutra and vermilion on her hair who is the same height of Nandini.
She did the aarti of Manik and Nanu and they went inside. Nandini make sure that Nanu was settled on the couch comfortably. She gave a glass of water taking from a servant and serves Nanu.

Living room

Nandini's family was quietly watching the care Nandini is giving to this old lady. They didn't know what connection she has with this person. But they were not asking any questions.

When Nandini was satisfied that Nanu is fine and comfortable then she starts introducing her family.

"Nanu yeh mere appa aur amma hai...Vishnu Murthy and Nirmala Murthy..." she stands in the middle of her mom and dad and gave a big smile.

"Namaste Aunty Ji..." said Vishnu and Nirmala together.
"Namaste... " Nanu smiled.

"Navyaaa..." Nandini rushed and hugged the same girl who did the aarti.

"Kaisi ho behna..." Navya too hugged her whole heartedly.

"Nanu yeh Navya hai... meri judwa behen..." Nandini said with a cheerful face.

"Acha Teri judwa behen... sachi...". Nanu also smiled wide.

" namaste Nanu..." Navya went towards Nanu and bend down to take  blessings.

  "Haan Nanu... yeh  meri behen meri dost hai..." she said.

"Jeeteraho ..." Nanu blessed her.

"Aur Nanu yeh mere chacha aur chachi hai... aapko pata hai meri chachi bhi Punjabi hai..." Nanu pointed towards another couple who was standing beside her mom and dad.

"Nasmte jee," both Chacha and Chachi wished her bending their heads.

"Aa gayi Nandu... Kahan hai... meri Kanna..." an old age lady with a hefty personality came wiping her face with her saree Pallu...

"Amms..." Nandini smashed herself onto her spreading her arms around  her neck.

"Kitne Dino baad Tera chehra dekhna ko Mila hai... aankhien taras gayi thi..." Amms said lovingly with moist in her eyes.

"Mujhe Theek se dekhne Tou de..." Amms cupped Nandini's face in her hands and kissed her forehead.

"I missed you too Amms..." Nandini also kissed her cheek.

"Nanu yeh Amms hai meri Dadi..." she pulled Amms to Nanu and said. Nanu got up from her place and hugged her.

"Aapki poti badi hi pyaari bachi hai... jahan jaati hai Wahan dost bana Leti hai..." Nanu said caressing Nandini's chin.

"Haan... yeh hai hi aise... sab ka dil jeet leti hai..." Amms also looked at Nandini with love.
Hearing all the praise Nandini was blushing and manik her hero was watching her constantly with so much intensity in his eyes. He feels so lucky to love her. Have her in his life.

"Aur yeh jo beautiful si lady Khadi hai na yeh Meri Bhabi hai, Mukti Bhabi... Mere chacha Chachi ki bahu.." She said and grabbed the baby girl from Mukti's arms and took her. "Aur yeh choti so gudiya Bhaiya Bhabi ki beti hai pari.. Allle allle yeh you meli Angel hai... Haina haina..." Nandini talked in a babish tone. But the baby started crying.

"Ka ho Gaya... Mujhe nahi pehchana... Main bua hoon... Nandu bua.." Nandini tried to calm her down but she couldn't so  Mukti took her from Nandini.
"She's seeing you after so long na that's why she didn't recognize you.. Don't worry kal tak theek bhi ho jaayegi aur friendly bhi ho jaayegi..."  Mukti said and turning towards Nanu she wished her.

"Namaste Nanu... Aapka Safar tou theek raha na, koi takleef tou nahi hui..." She asked.

"Nahi puttar koi takleef nahi hui... Nandu thi na mere saath... Yeh mera Bahut khayaal rakhti hai..." Nanu answered.

Nandini asked Navya. " Navya jeej Kahan hai.."
"Woh aane waale thei... Phir emergency meeting aa gayi... So unhe jaana pada... He'll be here.."

"He'll be here nahi... I'm already here..." Everyone turned to the entrance where a good looking and handsome man standing in his three piece suit and a matching tie and brand name shoes, with a wide grin on his face.

"Jeeej..."'screaming loudly Nandini ran and clinging to him by his neck like a small girl who hangs her fathers neck.

"Kaisa hai mera bacha..." He too gave her a big bear hug. Nandini's parents and the rest of the family were happy and glad to see the bond between them. It's more like a father daughter relation rather than a brother in law sister in law.

Manik didn't like the way Nandini hugged this new person. But when he said 'mera Bacha' to Nandini then he was relieved.

She separated herself from him and said to Nanu.
"Nanu yeh mere favorite Jeejaji hai.. Navya Ke pati Cabir Dhawan..."  Nandini introduces him to Nanu.

"Namaste Nanu.." Cabir also came forward and bend down to take Nanu's blessings.

"Nandini Tumne inse nahi milwaya abhi tak... yeh kaun hai.." Navya asked pointing towards manik who was standing in a corner and watching the whole family drama of introduction. He was surprised and shocked with Nandini's family. Even though being so rich they have so much of manners and values which can be seen by their behavior.

Nandini came and stood beside manik and said.
"Every one yeh Mr. Manik Malhotra hai... mere bahut ache dost aur yeh inki Nanu hai... he helps me a lot in Mumbai..."

Manik liked the way she introduced him and Nanu to her family. And he also like the fact that she hide the part that she was working in his house as a care taker. After she hugged him and kissed him for the first time he never thought of her as the care taker. He always think of her as the part of his life.

He went ahead and meet everyone. When he came to Cabir, both of them stand a bit and tried to recollect something.
"Manik Malhotra the rockstar... Lancaster university... London... business school..."  Cabir said breaking the words.
"Bira the drummer..." manik too recollected.

"Ah ha.. it a small world..." Cabir shakes his hand and pulled manik in a hug.

"I know... it's been four years..." manik said with a huge smile on his lips.

"Tumne singing chod di... we all thought that you will be a lead singer or a playback singer or a pop singer in future..." Cabir asked.

"Yes I left singing... I have to take care of my fathers business... and some family obligations..." Manik explained.

"Navya... yehi hai Manik Malhotra jo hamare batch ka bahut hi Acha singer hua karta tha... Maine bataya tha na tumhe..." Cabir said to Navya.

"Acha yeh hai..." Navya came forward and shook his hand. "Yeh Tou waqi Eiffel Tower hai... aur kutub minar bhi..." Navya said rolling her tongue in her cheek.

"You are really very tall..." she said again.

Nandini who was standing next to them turned red due to blushing. Even Manik felt embarrassed. He knows Nandini called him by all this names.

"Yeh Kya bol rahi ho Navya..l" Cabir got mad.

"Arey yeh hum nahi bol rahe hai... yeh Tou Manik ke khoobsurat se naam hai... kyun manik.. haina Nandu..." she asked.

Manik bend his head down and said sheepishly." Yes my friends use to call me or tease me by this name because of my height..." he looked a t Nandini.

"Tou tumhe kaise pata hai yeh sab Navya..." Cabir asked.
Before Navya answer anything Nandini jumped in the middle.

"Jeej... yahin per saari baatein Kar loge... chalo na... hum Nanu ko ghar dikhate hai aur... phir guest house bhi..." she said.

"Haan haan chalo..." Cabir said. They all went back to their works and planned to meet at the dinner.

Seeing the ambience of the house manik was really stunned. He was feeling so embarrassed with the way he treated Nandini. Nandini and Navya showed them the house and then they dropped them to the guest house.

Living room of the guest house

Navya called Nandini and she went with her.
Navya pulled her to her room and make her sit in the bed.

"So... Ab Batao.. Yehi haina Woh jo Tumhare hosh udaa chuka hai... tumhara Eiffel Tower, tumhara kutub minar, tumhara khadoos and what not..." Navya said rolling her eyes.

"Haan... per Tum kyun..." she stopped. " why were you teasing him Woh bhi sab ke saamne..." she complained Navya.

"Areeyyy..." Navya dragged her words... "tumne dekha nahi Woh kaise Tumhe dekh raha tha... aise jaise ki uska Bas chalta tou Woh tumse Abhi shaadi kar ke..." she teased Nandini.

"Navya Tum bhi naa... Bahut dramatic ho gayi ho... Woh aise tou nahi dekh rahe thei..." Nandini blushed again.

"WOHHH... AISE... oh hoo... tou ab unka naam bhi nahi  liya jaa raha... itni sharam... sach sach Batao Hume... baat Kahan tak pohnchi... Aur Nandu I'm telling you don't hide anything from me..." Navya warned her showing her index finger to her.

"Kya Matlab... baat Kahan tak
pohnchi... aisa Kuch nahi hai..." Nandini didn't want to express everything right away. Because if she say anything to her than she will definitely pass the news to Cabir. And that she didn't want to happen.

"Nandini jhoot mutt bolo..." Navya said again with a stern tone.
"Acha Acha ok... he likes me..." she said just that much to make her quiet.

"Aur Tum..."
"Umm... Woh... haan main bhi.."
Nandini answered hesitantly.

"I knew it.. yesss... I knew it... at last Tumhe koi Tou pasand aaya... waise bhi Hamari shehzaadi kisi raaj kumaar se Kaam ko thodi pasand karegi... he is exactly like a prince..." she bend to Nandini and whispered. " bahut handsome hai.. bilkul kisi model Ki tarah... I'm so happy for you..." Navya hugged her. Nandini too responded her.

"Ok letme check on them... warna Woh Kya sochnege Ki I just left them alone..." Nandini got up and ran from the room before Navya asked anything else.

Manik's room

She came in the guest house and saw manik was pulling the luggage inside, which the servants left there. Nandini also followed him.

She walked inside the room behind him. He kept his luggage and sat on the edge of the bed with deep thought.

Nandini went and opened the windows to let the fresh and cool breeze in so that the atmosphere become more cool.

She came and sat beside him. "So how do you like it. Kaisa laga aapko mera Ghar mere log."
He was awfully quiet thinking something deep and didn't answer.

"Manik." She shook his shoulder and asked again. "What are you thinking.???"

He turned towards her and gave her a questioning look. "Why didn't you tell me that you came from a very big and and wealthy family."

Nandini turned around and hold his hands in hers. "My amma always taught me that... money doesn't matter at all... you should make your own identity... people should know you by your name by your good attitude and your etiquette... not by how much money you have or how rich you are..." she looked into his eyes.
"And since we were young all of us sisters and brothers. We lived a normal life of an average family person.. because our elders wants us to learn everything the harder way... they wants us to know how the life is lived... normally..." she said with so much of good views for her family.

"My grandmas generous nature always keeps us grounded. Even though my dad has coffee estates and we have no question of money, she always taught us that money can't buy happiness, but take away the happiness.." She concluded.

Manik was staring at her and was impressed by the way she was brought up.
"I'm sorry.." He kept his other hand on hers which she was holding. " I make you work like that... I really regret for my behavior with you... And I'm impressed that you never complain to me about anything.." His eyes shows that respect she gained just in few minutes.

"Don't say sorry... This is how I am... In fact this is how my whole family is.. You are not at fault.." She leaves his hands and hugged him tight taking him out of that guilt. He too grabbed her in his embrace framing his arms from her back.

He chuckles on his head.
"What happen... why are you laughing..." she asked from his chest.

"Soch raha hoon Ki Tum dikhne mein itni si ho choti si pyaari si... par baatein badi badi karti ho..." he said.

She lift her head and looked at him.." main choti nahi hoon... haan pyaari Tou Zaroor hoon..." he laughed at her comment and tighten his hold. Then she got up and said.

"Now freshen up and meet us at the dining table for dinner.. and let me check on Nanu also..." and she was about to leave the room.
"Oh listen.." he called her.
"What.."
" you don't have to do that you know... taking care of Nanu and all..." he said. She turned fully to him and answered.

"Why Manik... She is like my Amms to me... And don't try to judge me by my family background... I am what I am... Just because you knew now that my family have lot of money... You will take away my responsibilities... I know my duties and I know my work.. I never back off... And I never give up...I always keep my promises..." She suddenly got serious.

Manik got an idea to lighten her mood. "Acha.." He walked towards her taking slow steps rolling his tongue in her cheeks.
"You keep your promises right... So you have to remember one more promise..." He said biting his lower lip in a mischievous way.
"Kaisa promise.." She asked still being serious.

He pulled her with a jerk and pinned her hands behind her making a tight grip. Her chest was smashed into his bare front. She let out a gasp and looked into his eyes which is full of desires.

"First of all you didn't answer my question the other day, and now that we are here in your home town you can't just ignore me and stay away from me. I'm sure you must have said something about me to your twin." He said with irritation.

"Since a long time we both are sleeping together, now I can't sleep without you... Mujhe neend nahi aayegi... I'm used to sleeping beside you..." He said leaning towards her neck and sucked the soft part between her shoulder and her collarbone.
'Aiyyappa he knows how to convince me...' She shivered feeling his lips on her sensitive part.

"But Manik try to understand my whole family is here and  except  Navya no one knows about us... How can I just come and sleep with you..." She was trying to free herself from his grip. Her hands are still tied behind her back in his secure grip.

He is bending himself so that he could get easy access to her neck and shoulder.
"Main Kuch nahi janta... You said that you won't leave me alone any time, you promised.. Don't try to break your promise. Just find a way to get here otherwise I will just stay out on the terrace in this cold weather..." He blows air on her face and when she closed her eyes with anticipation. He leaned again and kissed her on her mouth. An open mouth kiss sucking her lips and biting on it. He kissed her passionately with all his devotion.

She was expecting this so she participated fully responding to him.
He left her in few seconds said.
"Soch Lo you don't want me to get sick right.." He pulled her close again that her breath stuck again in her throat. Her chest was rubbing onto his own bare and hard front which is creating a storm inside both of them.

They didn't get intimate after that night.
"You cannot just demand like that... It's impossible for me to get here from the main house, Coz I have to come from the main entrance.. How will I do it.. No no I can't come..." She said trying to calculate all the ways and when she couldn't find any solution she said again, "Yeah it's not possible at all.."

He left her with the same way he pulled her. With a jerk. His mood turned serious suddenly. His facial expressions changed differently.

"Theek hai jo tumhari marzi... Your wish, Tumhe aana hai Aao nahi aana hai... Don't come..." he turned around and grabbed the t shirt from the bed and puts it on.

'Oh ho, he is mad now... What shall I do.." She walked slowly behind him and touches his shoulder. But he just jerked it away and stepped back.
"Manik samajhne ki koshish kariye... Amms will want to sleep with me, I came after a long time and she always sleeps with me.. I don't think it's possible, please understand." She was pleading him.

"Ok go sleep with her..." He said in a cold tone with a blank face and turned away to the door walking out of it leaving her stunned in her place.

At the dinner table Abhimanyu was also present.
"Bhaiya... how are you... you knew I was coming but you didn't come early today..." Nandini jumped on Abhimanyu and complain.
"My cute baby doll... everybody was home to receive you... kisi ko Tou office mein hona tha na..." Abhimanyu hugged her too..

Manik came in the dining hall with Nanu. As soon as Nandini saw him it took her breath away. The way he was dressed up just in a simple green full sleeves t shirt and blue jeans. He was looking breathtakingly handsome not less that a Greek God. But her pulled herself together and concentrated on her family members. Manik noticed her gaze on him and smirked and smiled making his lips lopsided.

The whole family was excited as Nandini was home after a long time. Different varieties of food was prepared. They all gathered for the very own cuisine of Murthy house. Everyone was having fun. Manik and his Nanu was given special treatment as they were the guest.

Only person not having fun is Nandini, because Manik was ignoring her even though she was trying to gain his attention by different gestures and asking him food. But he is avoiding his best not to look at her. She felt bad but she decided that she will definitely talk to him after everyone goes to sleep.

After the dinner was done they all settled down in the open outdoor seating area. Amms said.

"Nandu Kanna.. It's been a long time that we see your dance... Show us something..." Hearing Amms Nanu was surprised.
Manik who was sitting beside Nanu noticed her surprising face and said.

"Nandini bahut achi dancer hai Nanu.. Woh world Ki best dancer banna chahti hai... aap jab dekhoge Tou hairaan reh jaaoge..." he whispered in Nanu's ears.
Nanu nodded.

"How about jugalbandi Nandu... it's been a long time Maine bhi drums nahi bajaye" Cabir said in the middle.
"Amms what do you say..." he asked Amms.
"Arey Isme poochne waali kaunsi baat hai... bada maza aayega... ho jaaye..." Amms too clapped her hands.

Cabir gestures the servant boy to bring the drums. Cabir is a very good drummer. But he didn't make it as his profession. Being the only son to his parents his father want him to join the business after he finishes his studies from abroad. His father and Navya's father were business friends. And after they both got married now they are relatives. The love for music in his in-laws house has kept him connected to his hobby of drumming. He hit the drums when ever he has time. And Nandini love to dance on his beats because they make a good drum and dance partners. Even before he got married to Navya he always loved Nandini as his little sister cum daughter because of her small structure and her innocent face. And the bond they share was highly respected by all the members of the their family.

Nandini thought, ' Mr. Manik Malhotra you don't want to look at me right.. Theek hai... Now watch kaise main aapke hosh udati hoon with my dancing skills... Aap Dekhte hi reh jaaoge..."she tied her dupatta around her waist exposing the curves of her beautiful body. Though fully dressed in red anarkali frock with churidar, her hair was tied in a pony tail.

Cabir came and settled himself in the side of the hall. He strayed the drums and gave a thumbs up to Nandini.

"Ready Nandu..." He asked.
"Yes sir.." She too got ready wearing her beautiful anklets just to create a balanced music between drums and ankets. Nandini came to Amms and touching her feet she took her blessings first. Amms kept her both hands on Nandini's head and smiled.

Cabir hit the drums and Nandini came and stand in the middle of the hall. As soon as the drums catches the beat, Nandini followed it. The members of the family were quiet and started watching them.

Nandini's and Cabir jugalbandi
https://youtu.be/B1LZpXFdrvI

The beats of the drums and her steps were so in synch that everyone was amazed to watch them. Her grooving and her polished touch of her dance keep all the eyes glued to them. She was really very good and Cabir was making her dance on his beats perfectly. The scene was something which is very mesmerizing. She was lost within the beats and dancing like a diva. When they finish all of them stand up and applauded for them.
Nandini ran to Amms and hugged her.
"Kanna you learned very good steps in your school..., and you have practiced well... now you are ready for any big competition..." Amms felt proud of her.
"Thank you Amms..." she kissed Amms cheek.

When the people were busy talking to each other and praising her dance, Nandini plugged her phone to the stereo system. A new music started and she gestured everyone to have a seat. All of them settled and were watching what is she planning now.

Maye ni maye mundher pe teri bol raha hai kaga-2
Jogan hogai teri dulari, mann jogi sang laga

Maye ni maye mundher pe teri bol raha hai kaga-2
Jogan hogai teri dulari, mann jogi sang laga

chan mahiya chan mahiya mere dhol sipahiya

Making different angles and shapes with her fingers of both of her hands.
She twirls around and taking circle she came to her amma who was sitting and enjoying her daughters dance. Nandini's eyes was stealing some glances from manik who is sitting right opposite her. She was communicating with him through her eyes.

Chand ki tarah chamak rahi thi uss jogi ki kaya
Mera dware aake usne pyar ka alakh jagaya

Apne tan pe bhasm rama ke sari rain woh jaga-2
Jogan ho gayee teri dulari mann jogi sang laga

He knows this much that he she is referring him in the song and portraying the love and emotions through her dance. And also she has an idea how much he loved her.
He was hiding his loving gaze from her. He know that she will read his eyes and will understand what it's saying.

sun heeriye nach heeriye nach ke rag macha
sun heeriye nach heeriye nach ke

She came behind her Amms and hugged her from the back and kissed on her cheek. Amms also patted her cheek and gave a kiss. She again looked at manik who was watching her only. But he turned away when he met her eyes.

Mannat mangi thi tune ek roz mai jaoon bihai
Uss jogi ke sang meri tu kar de ab kurmai

In hathon pe laga de mehendi, baandh shagun ka dhaga-2
Jogan ho gayee teri dulari mann jogi sang laga

Maye ni maye mundher pe teri bol raha hai kaga
Jogan hogai teri dulari, mann jogi sang laga

https://youtu.be/Calp1uxvCGc

"Nandu puttar tune Mujhe kabhi bataya nahi ki tu itna Acha naachti hai... Dil Khush kar ditta.. Thand paa gayi dil wich..." Nanu also like her dance and she praised her.

"Thank you Nanu.." Nandini came near her and hugged her tight.

Manik who was sitting beside her was feeling out of this world after seeing his performance.
'Let's see Miss Nandini Murthy how will you keep up your promise...' He thought and rolled his tongue in his cheek with a mischievous grin.

He wanted to say good words about her dance, but he wanted to say it alone. She looked at him while hugging Nanu but he turned his gaze away.

"Bahut raat ho gayi hai ab Hume sona chahiye..." Amms said "Behenji aap bhi aaraam kariye.. Agar kisi cheez ki zaroorath ho tou please be jhijak  bataiye..." Amms got up to leave. Manik also took hold of Nanu's hand and walked to the guest house which is located right beside the main house.

He ignored Nandini completely. Nandini went to Navya's room and dragged her towards to kitchen.

"What happened Nandu... why did you pulled me here like this..." Navya asked her with a questioning look.

"Navya Navya... I need your help... don't ask me any questions... I will tell you everything tomorrow morning... but right now I need your help very bad..." Nandini looked here and there and ask her.

"What help..." Navya asked.

"Just tell Amms that tonight we both are sleeping together in your room... because we met after a long time so we have to catch up so much... please please..." Nandini was literally begging Navya.

"Oh Kay... but what's going on... Mujhe bhi Tou batao..." Navya was getting interested now.

"I told you naa... I'll tell you everything later... but please itna Kar do..." Nandini again pleaded her.

"Acha Tum yahin wait karo I will go and check with her.." Navya said and was about to go when Nandini stopped her again.

"Nahi main bhi chalti hoon... even I will be there otherwise she will not feel good..." Nandini said and they walked to Amms room.

Somehow they manage to convince Amms because she was tired as it is. She wants to sleep so she didn't say anything to them.

When they came out of the room Navya asked Nandini." Now what should I tell Cabir..."

"Don't say anything to him... you guys go ahead and sleep... I will see you tomorrow morning after jeej wakes up..." Nandini said.

"Nandu Kya khichdi pakka rahi ho... Tum Amms ke room mein nahi mere saath nahi... Tou Kahan sone jaa rahi ho.." Navya asked all confused.

"Guest house mein..." Nandini answered.

"WHAT????" Navya screamed. Nandini closed her mouth with her palm.

"Slow down... everyone is sleeping..." Nandini whispered.

"What are you saying... wwhat do you mean by guest house mein... Nandini Tum Hamara dimaag ghuma rahi ho... sach sach batao..." Navya insisted.

"Bola na I'll tell you tomorrow... and don't worry I'm not going to sleep there... just spending time... because... " she wanted to tell her. Navya is her twin sister. She was always understanding. She always supports her. In fact her whole family supported her in every way. But this is such a thing which is not allowed in most of the traditional families in India.

Sleeping together with your loved one or with a boy all together without marriage or without any relation is not appropriate.

"Because... " Navya repeated.

"Because..." Nandini thought something and said... " Navya please aur Kuch mutt poocho... I promise I'll tell you everything tomorrow..." Nandini said and walked away from her.

"Pata nahi Nandu Tum Kya Kar rahi ho... aisa Kuch mitt karo Ki Amms ko Bura lage..." Navya mummers to herself.

Open deck

Manik was relaxing on open deck after making sure that Nanu was comfortably sleeping in her room. The deck was beautiful decorated with chairs and center piece. The sky was clear and the air was fresh and also a little chilly. He stand their at the railing with his hands folded on his chest.

'I know Tum aaogi nandini. Aur Mujhe yeh bhi pata hai...  you will make sure that everyone sleeps and than you will come... no problem, I will wait for you... I can wait for you till my last breath... to hear an I love you from you... till you confess your love for me... I can wait for my whole life...' he talks to himself.

He waited and waited and he felt tired. He went and sat on a chair relaxing his head on the back closing his eyes. And slept took over him. It was getting really chilly but he didn't bother. His hands were still on his chest folded.

Nandini sneaked in the guest house saving herself from every eyes. She took quiet steps and walked to the deck. She saw that manik was sleeping peacefully on the chair with any shawl or blanket. She became furious, than she went inside and grabbed  a shawl and came back and covered him slowly.

'How stubborn he is... what if I couldn't able to come and he will be sleeping here all night... he would've gotten sick... Aiyyappa why... why you have to put me through these tough situations...' she was murmurs to herself but manik heard every single word of it. He woke up as soon as he felt her hands on him.

"Because your Aiyyappa want you to come here and give me company... he want you to fulfill your promise... and he knows that you won't let me get sick... am I right..." he bend down to look at her. But she was mad at him so she got up and was about to leave but he grabbed her wrist and pulled her with a hard jerk. She landed on his lap with her face only inches away from his face. But hair was covering half of her face.
He very slowly removed the strands away and tucked it behind her ears, which was blocking his view.

She turned her face away.. he hold her chin and turned her to him. "Naraaz ho..."
she didn't reply...

He wanted to grab her and kiss her but his attention diverted to her neck and he nuzzles himself onto her neck. And placed his lips on the most sensitive part. She shivered by his sudden action. Her cheeks glows in the night light. She closed her eyes. And combed her fingers into his hair. And he liked it when she does that. He started dropping slow and sensuous kisses on her neck and under her ear. His hands wer roaming around her back and her waist.
Even in this chilly weather their hot breath is making the air damp.

He frame her neck with his rough palm and turned her face to him and kiss her on her lips. He devoured mouth her in a very hot and passionate kiss that set her entire body on fire with desire. He sucked the life out of her lips and kissed her till they feel out of breath.

They left each others mouth and rest themselves in each other's arms. Manik was relaxed.
"Nandini..."He called her in a very husky tone. And Nandini felt a heat wave ran to her whole body by just his voice.
"Hmm..." she answered from a dreamland.
"I want to feel you... again... I want to love you..." he whispered on her hair giving a kiss on his head.

" that night... even though.. I remembered everything... but..." he tilted his head to look at her.

"I want to love you in my senses.. with me fully awake..." Nandini didn't answer anything. Instead she got up and stand away from him.
He too came and stand behind her.
"Kya hua..." he asked back hugging her.

Nandini took a deep sigh and said. "Whole evening you were ignoring me... just because I said that I couldn't be able to come here...you were not talking to me... did you thought how  I must have felt.. I was hurt.. by your behavior..." her voice became sad.

He turned her around.
"You know my family is important to me... but you are not less either, you are important to me also... you are my everything... how could you think that I will let you get sick by letting you sleep in this open weather.." her eyes got moist. He felt guilty by his own attitude.

"You were always asking me about that night... how do I feel... am I happy or not..." she chocked by her own tears. She gulped down her tears and continued.

"I gave away my virtue to you... I gave my whole self to you, my whole body my soul... my everything belongs to you now... I will never ever hurt you or leave you alone... you have to have faith in me manik..." she smashed herself into his chest and sniffed.
He rubbed her back and consoled her.

"I'm sorry..." he said to her while rubbing her back.  "I'm really sorry... I made you go through a lot... pata nahi Tumne Kya bahana banaya hoga Amms ko.." he really felt bad for her now.

" don't worry... Amms didn't know that I'm here with you..." she said lifting her face to see him.

"So you forgive me..." he said with an exciting face.

She patted his shoulder." You are very bad.." she said smiling.

"That's why you love me right..." he asked her. She blushed and bend her head down.

"Bolo..." he asked again.she didn't answer. He didn't wait any longer for her answer. He lift her in his arms and walked to his room.
Through the living room.

He laid her on the bed and closed the door and locked.
He bend down and started kissing her with devotion. He pulled her dupatta and through it on the side.  His lips were soft on hers and his tongue is looking for the way to go inside her. He found his way by nibbling on her lower lip and entered her mouth. His hands was roaming on her stomach all the way to the place were it supposed to stopped and he groaned on her mouth as he rubbed her upper part of her body. She moaned his name in his mouth and responded equally to his touches and his kisses. She totally forgot that she was in her own house surrounded by her whole family. But at the moment she is totally lost in his senseless love making.

Suddenly they heard a sound as if a glass or something fell. Both of them froze on their places. They looked at their room door. They both were panting with the resent exercise.
" lagta hai Nanu is awake... new place hai naa I think she couldn't sleep..." manik lift himself up from her.
She too got up and straighten herself and fixed her hair.
"Let's go and check..."she said and walked behind him out of the room.

End of part 9

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