Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.

Antoine de Saint -

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That night wasn't normal night for Nandini. Sleep was no where in her eyes all she did was keep changing her position on bed but still couldn't feel comfortable.

Her brain remembered only one thing I LOVE YOU NANDINI no matter how she tried to forget that she couldn't. She was happy after knowing about monster's true feelings but on the other hand she was upset, frustrated and confuse.

Thinking about Manik was only thing she was doing ever since she lay on her bed. Now replaying the scene with her parents during dinner time.

Flashback

"He was your friend who came when you were not home?".... Her father asked picking up his spoon.

"Manik?"... She asked with her wide eyes.

"Yeah..I don't remember his name"... Her father said not looking at her.

"No..he isn't my friend we are just class mate".... She said not able to define their relation as it was unnamed.

"Oh... But I will suggest you to stay away from him I don't like that boy"....her father's face scrunched a little on remembering his attire.

"Appa he isn't that bad just a little clumsy"..... Nandini's heart sank a little after hearing her father words.
Unknowingly she tried to defend him in every way.

Hearing this her father eyed her making her go nervous but the next thing brought smile on her face.

"If our daughter says so then I am sure he isn't that bad"

Nandini let out a sight of relief.

End of flashback.

Staring widely at the blank ceiling she found her helpless as with every passing time her heart beats takes his name.

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"Nandini".... Manik yelled her name while sitting on his bed waking up from his bad dream. Beads of sweats formed on his forehead as his heart had a uneasy feeling.

Switching on the nearest light he relaxed a bit realizing it was just a dream a very bad dream. Gulping the water down his throats he lied down again but this time his heart wasn't relax like before it was fast and uneasy. He wanted to check on her..making she was all right.

Looking at the clock it showed 4 am..he couldn't show at her house at this time and that too with her father's presence in the house too. Thinking of his father make him shiver automatically he never wants to see him again.

Rolling to his left he picked up his phone from the night stand. His fingers stopped at commoner...debating whether to give a call or not.
After long debate he choose to give a call.

While the call was ringing his heart was ringing too in same sync but just in different beat. He felt afraid of her not picking up his call and he was afraid too what if she picks up the call.
He was uncertain of his heart...did he wanted her to answer or not.
After the full ring she didn't answer the call.

He stared at the phone for some time after locking it and keeping it away.

"Morning I will visit her".... He muttered to himself before pulling his blanket covering himself completely.

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Ding dong.

Manik pressed the doorbell with shivering hand as once again he was standing in front of Nandini's door ready to be judged.
But today was different from yesterday he was dressed in his best clothes his hairs were in same form like he did when he was going to confess to Nandini.

Waiting for door to be opened he rubbed his both hands to generate some warmness between his palms.

But looking at the face who opened the door his eyes lit up as it wasn't her father but instead this time it was her mom.

"Good morning ma'am".... He greeted with his warm smile.
He was still nervous but he wasn't afraid now.

"Good morning... So you are the one who visited yesterday too?".... Her mom asked with her cheerful voice.

"Yes ma'am".....he tried his best to be polite....at least he wanted to impress her mother.

"Ah..such a nice boy....her mother patted his shoulder.
"Don't be formal you can call me Aunty".... She added.

"Sure Aunty".... He couldn't stop smiling.

"Please come in Nandini is in her room sleeping"..... Her mom said stepping aside allowing him to step in.

"Be comfortable".... She said disappearing into the kitchen.

He walked into the living room making himself comfortable on couch looking around afraid of seeing her father.
He kept looking around when her mother returned with a glass of water for him.

"Nandini is in her room..go check on her"... Her mother said placing the glass of water on the table.

"I can?"... He asked unsure of her statement.

"Ofcourse you can".... She smiled looking at him.

Hearing this he returned the smile before heading towards her room taking big steps cause he didn't wanted to wait any longer to see her beautiful face.

He didn't cared to knock at the door...barging in looking at her small, delicate figure sleeping peacefully.

He wanted to admire moving further looking at her face which was covered by hair he gently fixed her hair taking full look of her pretty face.

Nandini shifted a little....but her sudden action made Manik shock as in shock he accidentally pulled her hair.

This made Nandini to wake up from her sleep as she watch Manik with her big eyes...she kept gazing at him blinking multiple times before realizing who was sitting beside her on bed.

Manik panicked to its full when Nandini started screaming...Not knowing what to do he quickly covered her mouth using his big palms.

"Ssshhhhh..your parents are downstairs they will hear you".... He whispered still covering her mouth.

"Ummm....ummmm.."... She kept making those sounds as she couldn't speak eying the monster in her bedroom.

"Oh I am sorry I am removing my hand but dont make any sound".... He removed his hand allowing her to speak.

After taking a long breath she asked "what are you doing here?".... She almost yelled.

"Sshh...I told you to be quiet".... He said placing his finger on his lips.

"That's not my answer"... She frowned as she sat on her bed.

"I...I came here cause I wanted to show you something".... He said moving away from her.

Nandini couldn't get what does he mean she watched his every move carefully as he slowly started to unbuttoned his shirt.

"Wha...what are you doing?".... She yelled again covering her eyes still peeking through her fingers.

Manik didn't responded he proceeded want he was doing after completely removing his shirt off his shoulder leaving himself in black T-shirt he turned around.

Nandini's eyes got widen when she saw what was written on front part of his T-shirt. She was surprised but she pretended she wasn't affected at all.

"Nandini say something".... Manik couldn't take her silence in the response.

Nandini eyed the T-shirt again on which it was written "SORRY NANDINI PLEASE FORGIVE THIS BRAINLESS MONSTER".
But slowly shifting her gaze to look into his eyes which were pleading for her sorry.

"Please go now".... She finally spoke breaking her silence.

"Nandini dont be so cruel please".... He pleaded taking a step further.

"Cruel....huh".... She let out a bitter sigh.

"Just go.. come to me when you learn to say and feel sorry"..... She said coldly not looking at him.

There was no movement in him...he didn't knew what else he needed to do to earn her forgiveness.

"Fine then....last time Nandini...I will try one more time if still your behavior is this cold I will give up on you... So decide nicely....on our exam day which is on next week I will wait for you after school at terrace if you came I will think you are trying to forgive me if not you will loose  me forever...so think wisely what you want".... He said locking his eyes with her. He made sure not to show his tears and he succeeded in that as he walk out of the room quickly wiping it off.

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