Here you go with the chappy! I tried to make it good and full with MaNan I don’t know if it is or not! And tell me if you don’t want to read Jinkle’s love story! I will remove them! But kindly don’t talk bad about them! All my characters are my love! If you feel bored tou mjy bata do!

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Nandini’s POV…

“No it’s okay shhh!” Manik assured himself more than me and I gulped looking at his worried face.

Fear of losing me was evident on his handsome face that I trembled  and looked at Vikram’s retreating back.

Is he gonna hurt me?

No! He can’t do anything because Manik will always save me.

“I have a plan!” We all heard Jack and turned to see him standing with furious eyes.

“What plan?” Tiger bhai was the first ask and I side hugged Manik to which he allowed me happily draping his arm around me in a possessive way.

“I will kill him!” Jack said shrugging his shoulders and we all sighed.

Pagal!

“Agar marna he hota! We could have done it bohat pehly say!” Manik spoke in a helpless tone and all nodded.

“There has to be some way! Can’t Twinkle file a case Manik?” Mom spoke in worry and I looked up at Manik with hopeful eyes but he shook his head.

“No mum! Vikram has her written consent! Koi bhi case file karna will be useless!” Manik dropped the bomb and my grip over him tightened.

“Abhi tou hum ny usy bhaga diya! But he will come back obviously!” Cabir bhai said nodding his head.

“Yes! And no wonder he will try to harm others too!” Tiger Bhai spoke looking at me with worry and I once again looked up at Manik in panic but the next moment his lips were pressed over my forehead calming me down.

“Main apny lawyer say baat karta hoon! Vikram ko bohat shook hai na paper work ka! Let’s do this in his way!” Manik spoke in a determined tone and we all stared at him in proud.

But before anyone could comment anything we heard a scream and no doubt it was Twinkle.

“Fu*k Twinkle!” Jack was the first to react and run towards the room where she was staying while we all followed him.

He jerked open the room door and stood aghast our reaction was no different as we found Tiwnkle on the floor crying miserably.

“Twinkle!” Jack’s voice held so much pain as he carefully walked towards her.

I palmed my lips to hold back the sob which was threatening to escape my mouth.

On Jack’s call she looked up at him and the intensity of her tears increased.

“Jack!” She cried out and got up from the floor.

“Jack! Am…so dirty! Ya dekhain na!” She spoke in an alien tone and walked closer to Jack.

“Ya gand! I am drenched! Bohat gand hai! Kuch Karen! Ap…ap saaf Karen isy mery liye!” She pleaded holding Jack’s hands and Jack’s patience was commendable as he nodded at her.

“Ap ko dekh raha hai na!” She screamed loudly and Jack cupped her cheeks.

“Isay saaf kar dain Jack! Take this dirt off my body! Wo har jaga hai Jack! Kuch kaaren naa!” She was now shouting like a maniac in Jack’s chest and he held her close.

“Dard hota hai naa! Bohat dard hota hai! Apni Twinkle ko bacha lain Jack! Main mar jaoan ge! Mera saans band ho jye ga!” She was slamming her head over and over again in Jack’s chest while he just patted her hair kissing to them numerous times.

“Bad night is over Twinkle! Just trust me! everything will be okay! I will take care of you! I will not let any evil touch you just let me in! tell me that you want to be with me sweetheart!” He was whispering in her ear and her grip on Jack was like death.

All other of us were in tears…

When suddenly I turned my head to look at Manik but he wasn’t there…

Where was he?

“Manik?” I asked to bhai and he shrugged.

“Let’s give them so privacy guys! They need each other! Twinkle needs Jack!” Alya spoke and we all nodded sadly.

I gave a last glance to Twinkle and Jack as Jack was lying Twinkle back on the bed.

“Ap kahen mat jana! Wo aa jye ga!” She was ranting…

“Shh! Wo nahi aye ga! Aur main kahen nahi ja rhaa! Sleep!” Jack spoke lovingly caressing Twinkle’s hair and I saw him kissing her forehead then the door was shut…

I need to see if Manik was okay…

After searching the whole mansion for Manik I reached our room and smiled on seeing Manik standing near the window.

“Ap yahan hain! And I am searching the whole mansion for you!” I said in a soft tone and he turned to look at me with a small smile. Then he extended his hand at me, gesturing me to come close and I went running to him, hugging his waist tightly.

He too held me close and kissed my hair numerous times.

“You okay?” I asked lowly looking up at him and he shook his head.

“I am worried…for Twinkle and for you!” He said in a shaky tone and I sighed.

I knew Vikram’s threat was bothering him.

“Manik jahan tak rahi Twinkle ki baat tou Jack is with her and she is trusting him more then all of us! And about me tou ap hain na mery superhero! So I will take my chances!” I said cheerfully and Manik finally smiled.

“You know you are an impossible lady!” He spoke pulling my nose and I giggled before throwing my arms around his neck.

“Well! That tou I know very well!” I said in a serious tone and Manik nodded acknowledging the fact. “Par jesi bhi hoon tou apki he na?” I asked raising my eyebrows at him and she laughed throwing his head back.

“Yes you are mine! Sari ki sari meri ho!” He said lovingly and I giggled.

“Ap adhi lay kar Karen agy bhi kya? So yes! All yours!” I said naughtily and he pulled me for a kiss cupping the back of my neck.

His kiss was demanding as ever and I gave in. His tongue traced the corner of my lips and I knew he was asking for entrance. I obliged and opened my mouth, availing the opportunity his tongue entered my mouth exploring each bit.

He kissed me passionately and left me breathless.

Oh God…

“I will never get tired of kissing your lips!” He whispered huskily and traced my swollen lips with his thumb and I shyly hugged him tightly.

“You are my world!” I whispered in his chest and his grip around me tightened.

“And you are mine!” He whispered back and I felt his lips pressing over my hair.

We stayed like that for few minutes when suddenly something popped in my head.

“MANIK!” I exclaimed backing off from the hug and he looked at me with confused eyes.

“Today is Mehendi!!” I told him the reason of my excitement and he nodded.

“So?” He shrugged and I slapped my forehead.

“Kuch nahi pata na ap ko?” I asked in a dejected tone and Manik shook his head sadly.

“It’s okay! Ap tension ni lo! Main smjhati hoon okay?” I offered him help and he immediately nodded.

“Mehendi ka matlab! I will apply Mehendi on my hands!” I exclaimed loudly showing him my hands and my eyes were dilated with excitement.

“Wow!” That’s all come out of his mouth and I gave him a toothy smile.

“Hai na achi baat?” I asked excitedly and suddenly Manik started laughing.

I gave him a confused look and he was now laughing holding his stomach.

In ko kya ho gya?

Lagta hai bohat ziada khushi chadh gai hai…hai na?

“What’s so funny Manik?” I asked reluctantly and he laughed more.

Kahen ya mj pay tou nahi has rhy?

Nahi Nandu! Why would he laugh on you? You tou told him kay what is the meaning of Mehendi…

But how is it even possible kay un ko na pata ho what is Mehendi?

Hmari bhi tou mehendi hue the na?

That means he was just manipulating you?

Kahen tu phr say tou bewafook ni ban gai?

“Nandini! Oh God! Please! Please never get older meri shona!” Manik was saying to me completely breathless due to laughing.

“Mjy ab bhi ni smj aaya kay why are you laughing?” I asked in a babyish tone and Manik pressed his lips on my forehead before pulling me in his embrace.

“It’s okay! Nothing important! Just remember that I love you!” He whispered softly still huffing soft breath and I shrugged hugging him back with same love…

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I LOVE HEELS!!!

Yes when I say it then I really mean it.

Holding my lehenga a little up so that I don’t trip on it I hastily run down the stairs and my heels clicked in rhythm.

How much I love that sound.

Before I could enjoy more…

“HEELS?” I heard Manik’s shout which made me jump on my place.

Oh no! Not again!

Making a face already I turned to see Manik storming towards me.

“Tum ny heels kis khushi main daali hain?” He asked me angrily and I crossed my arms across my chest.

“Mr.Malhotra if you have forgotten then lemme remind you kay aj mery one and only bhai ki Mehendi hai! So! I will wear whatever I want! Ap mjy order nahi karo gay!” I retorted back and Manik glared at me.

“Nandini! Heels tumhy suit nahi karty!! Tumhry feet swell ho jty hain can’t you get this little thing in your head?” He was looking really angry but aj tou main nahi mano ge baat…

I will wear heels!!!

“Mom!!” I shouted for my savior and in no time everyone gathered around us.

“What happened?” Mom asked worriedly and Manik rolled his eyes.

“Mom Manik mjy heels dalny say mana kar rahy hain!” I said with a crying face and all the ladies glare at Manik.

“Why? Kya problem hai heels main?” Mukti Bhabi was the first to take my side and I nodded at Manik.

“Bilkul theek bol raha hai Manik! No heels for Nandini!” Tiger bhai took Manik’s side and my mouth hung open.

Seriously!!?

“Yes! We second them both!” Max and Cabir spoke in unison all the time nodding their heads.

What???

“Guys! Relax! Kuch nahi ho ga!” Mom spoke in a polite tone looking at me with sympathy and I pouted at Manik who was showing no mercy.

I looked at everyone for rescue but everyone was quiet!

That’s bad.

“Daalny do usy heels!” We all heard Jack calling from behind and turned to see him coming buttoning to his kurta.

I squeaked in happiness and jumped to hug him.

“Thank you! For taking my side!” I exclaimed jumping in his arms and he chuckled twirling around with me.

“Jack!” Everyone scolded him and I looked at Jack a pout to which he gave me a ‘Maain-Baat-Karta-Hoon!’ nod.

“Guys! She will be okay! Let her do what she want! Us kay sath esa mat karo! Let her grow up!” Jack spoke with a chuckle and I nodded at Manik with puppy eyes.

“Tuny dekha nai! She hops like a bunny all around! She can twist her ankle! Her feet! Heels can make it worse for her!” Manik was shouting and was glaring at me.

Nandini! Emotional attiachar ka time hai!

“Ap kabhi mjy meri marzi say kuch nahi karny dety!” I suddenly cried out dramatically and walked to the couch to fell on it crying out loud.

“Nandu!!” Manik spoke helplessly and knelt in front of me holding my hands in his.

“Baby tumhy pain ho ga main nahi dekh skta you know it!” He spoke lovingly and I pouted shaking my head.

“Phir shuru ho gya in dono ka!” I heard Cabir bhai laughing but I ignored him.

“Manik kuch nahi ho ga na! please!! Please!” I pleaded with my world famous pout and he sighed in defeat.

“Fine! But agar pain hua na aur tum roti hue mery pass aye tou main phr thapar bhi lagaoan ga!” He scolded me and I shouted in happiness before falling in his arms.

“Thank you!! I love you!! Muahh!” I exclaimed excitedly and kissed his cheek hard.

“Tum dono ka kuch nahi ho skta!” Tiger bhai was saying and everyone laughed.

The day was good…

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“You okay?” I heard Jack asking to Twinkle from back. It was just a whisper but as she was sitting right beside me so I heard him.

“Ji!” She whispered back with a small smile and Jack cupped her cheek from behind before planting a kiss on her temple.

They were so cute.

Aur aik mery miya ji hain! Koi hosh nahi!

 I thought sadly and looked around for Manik who was still busy with the arrangements.

All the elders and the guests were coming turn by turn and were doing the Mehendi ritual with Bhai and Bhabi who were looking so pretty.

I was sitting beside Bhai and beside me was Twinkle.

All the rasam went by smoothly but everything seemed so boring.

I made a face and felt a pat on my shoulder.

“Tu jab esy moo banati hai na tou kasam say bohat kojii lagti hai!” Jack joked in my ear and I slapped his hand away.

“Am bored!” I said sadly and he sighed.

“Me too yar! sab sach main bohat boring hai!” He was also sad and I looked up at him.

“So? What we should do?” I asked with a curious face and he winked.

“DANCE!” He whispered in a secretive tone and I giggled.

“You and me?” I asked in the same tone and he nodded before pulling my hand to drag me towards the dance floor.

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Manik’s POV…

“Haan! Wo mujh say sign karwa lena!” I told the head caterer and he nodded before walking to get the accounts file for the signature.

I sighed rubbing my forehead with my hand.

Such a tiring day and as much as I hate arguing with Nandini sometimes wo utna he stubborn act karti hai.

Shaking my head I was about to pick up a drink from the table when suddenly the lights went off..

“What the hell?” I murmured in annoyance and fished out my phone to text Mohan but suddenly the spot light turned on and with that music started.

High heels te nache tan tu badi jache
High heels te nache tan tu badi jache

I immediately turned towards  the stage and my eyes widened with shock with that I held the corner of the table for the support.

Jack and Nandini!!!!

Ik ik thumke pe 100-100 taliyan
Hile jab lakk tera hilti hai baliyan

Jack was the first to make an entry on the floor as he danced the signature steps.

Ik ik thumke pe 100-100 taliyan
Hile jab lakk tera hilti hai baliyan

Nandini followed his lead and they both danced with the same steps while I needed to hold my heart on seeing Nandini dancing in those itchy heels!!

24vi ghante munde rehte mere agge pichhe

High heels te nache tan tu badi jache
High heels te nache tan tu badi jache

They both sang the song along and shouted on the top of their voices dancing crazily while Jack pulled Nandini from here to there giving me tiny heartattacks with each step!

Pehli baat to ye
Jo tu tik-tok tik-tok chalti hai
Maana ye saari teri high heels ki galti hai
Ruk toh jaa tu hang-on

Nandini walked around the stage with attitude and Jack followed her suit singing the lyrics dramatically while she kicked him away mercilessly to which he fell on the floor crying out holding his heart this made me chuckle.

Yeh to bata tu hai kaun
Kahan se aayi hai
Kahan ko jayegi
Pagal ladki mujhe marwaayegi

She made a face at him and he got up with the floor once again following her around the hall. They both practically chased each other while Nandini hide behind everyone.

Bas kar ye jalwe na dikha
Ye sab main bahut dekh chukka
Tujh jaisi toh pat jati hai
Phir durghatna ghat jati hai

Then Jack made Mukti got up and they both danced together while Nandini danced withTiger. Everyone joined them and they went crazy on the stage but I stood there laughing at my insane people.

Main hoon shikari kudiye
Khali mera waar nee jaata
Mujhko naa pehchane kyun?
Tere ghar akhbar ni aata!

High heels te nache
Taan tu badi jache

Jack was teasing Nandini and pulled her hair. That was it she shouted curses at him and once again both of them started running after each other.

“Aram say!” I shouted at her angrily and they came running to me that moment.

Jack held her hand to stop her and I glared at him with amused eyes.

“Oh Sorry! Your girl bro!” He spoke winking at me and I chuckled but the next moment he pushed Nandini towards me which made her stumble in my arms.

Aankhon se cheat karke
Talk sweet karke
Lap main mujhko tu apni beetha lega
Mujhe joh tang kiya
Kuch mere sang kiya
Toh meri high heels se maar tu kha lega

I heard the lyrics and made a face but Nandini ran her finger seductively on my cheek over my jaw then winked at me.

“Playing games Mrs. Malhotra! You know you always lose!” I whispered in her ear as we danced slowly around.

“I would love to lose from you Mr. Malhotra but right now I want you to dance with me!” She whispered back in the same tone and I pulled back.

Seene vich dil vil thug lai waliyan
Jaadu teri beauty waala non-stop khinche

I danced winking at her and she pulled me towards everyone.

The girls stood in a line and the boys too did the same facing each other.

Kehnda high heels te nache
Taan tu badi jache
High heel te nache tan tu..

The girls danced around except Twinkle she was still sitting where she was and just smiled at her nobody forced her either because we all knew that she needed time to recover.

Nandini stuck her tongue out at me as she did that thumka step and I shook my head at her in warning.

High heels te nache tu badi jache
High heels te nache tan tu badi jache
High heels te nache tan tu badi jache

It was the boy’s turn and we did the signature step while Jack run to get Twinkle. He made her stood up and twirled her around in his arms gently. Other boys also pulled their girls and I pulled Nandini in my arms.

After that everyone danced almost insanely and I came out of the crowd laughing loudly.

But my happiness didn’t last long because the same thing about which I feared since the function started.

NANDINI TRIPPED HER FOOT!

“OUCH!!” She shouted in pain and I gasped rushing back inside the crowd to get her.

“Damn Nandini!” I shouted grabbing her from waist before she could fall on the floor and tears pricked in her eyes due to the pain.

Sh!t her tears….

“Bola thaa na myny!! But you think kay main fazool main dant’ta hoon!” I roared at her in full anger and worry with that I picked her up in my arms walking towards the couch to sit.

“Main pagal hoon? Gadha hoon? When on earth you will start realizing kay me bakwas nahi bolta!!” I was shouting my lungs out as I sat on the couch with her in my lap and she looked like a scared rabbit.

Everyone gathered around us with worry and I looked at Jack who was looking guilty.

“Dekha! See! This is what I feared for! Ab khush?” I scolded him too and Nandini hiccupped.

“Dard ho raha hai!!” She mumbled like a kid.

“CHUP!” I shouted at her showing her my eyes and she looked down in guilty with tears still cascading down her cheeks.

“Aik aur aansso nikla na ab Nandini tou main thapar laga doon ga! You are testing my patience!” I was so angry okay! She always do this…

“Manik calm down! Bachi hai wo!” Mom spoke placing her hand on my shoulder meanwhile Simmi came with ice bag and pain reliving cream.

“Bachi?? Mom bus! Ap sab ki waja say ya aj itne stubborn ho gai hai!” I accused everyone simultaneously and made Nandini sit on the couch with that I held her paining foot. I carefully removed the mat golden heels from her foot and threw it away angrily while Nandini sat quietly with her head down.

No tear was now dripping off her chin and she was pursuing her lips again and again to stop the hisses…

“Wow! Look guys whose talking! Beta! Nandini ko spoil karny me 99.9% khud ka hath hai tera aur humain accuse kr raha hai!” Cabir tched at me and I didn’t pay any head to him but placed the ice bag on Nandini’s now swollen ankle.

Ufff! Her ankle was so red!!

Why she always face trouble!!?

“Nandu! Bacha! It’s okay! Teri galti nahi hai!” Tiger’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts and I saw him kneeling beside Nandini on the floor and patting her head.

“Tiger!” I scolded him. “Mat shay day usy!” I roared at him.

“Manik! she is crying okay! Mat dant itna!” He was requesting.

“Tou let her cry! Aur kiun na dantoon? I will scold her! Jo man main ata hai karti hai! Yai iski punishment hai! No one will pamper her!” I announced angrily and Nandini looked at me with shocked puppy eyes which I ignored mercilessly with that I opened the lid of the tube to apply it on Nandini’s foot.

“Fine! Jo krna hai kar! Hum nahi bolty tum don okay beech! Guys! Let’s go!” Max was the first who talked sense and he dragged everyone away with him leaving both of us alone.

I massaged Nandini’s foot carefully and with gentle strokes while she kept staring at me. I ignored her expertly and wrapped the wool bandage around her foot to keep it warm.

Finishing my task I sighed and handed over the things to Simmi who was standing a little far waiting for me to handover her the things.

“Ap naraz ho?” Nandini asked innocently as soon as Simmi left and I mentally rolled my eyes with that I looked at her.

“Nahi!” I spoke in a cold tone and got up but she held my hand.

“Esy mat jayen!” She pleaded and I shrugged her hand away.

“Manik main ro paroon ge!” She warned cutely at my back and I crossed my arms across my chest.

“Manik main sorry hoon na! Please!” She was really crying now and I sighed turning back to her.

Rubbing my forehead and running a desperate hand through my hair I shook my head to control myself.

“Okay don’t cry!” I whispered lovingly and sat beside her.

“Ni! Pehly ap bolo kay naraz nahi ho!” She cried out while sniffing her nose and I smiled softly cupping her cheek carefully.

“Main tum say naraz nahi ho skta Nandini! Haan gusa tha bohat ziada! Because you always play these stunts on me baby! Pehly wo tattoo! Then wo drinking and all aur ab ya! You know I can’t see you in pain! Tumhy scratch bhi aa jata hai tou mj say bear nahi hota! Baby your single tear pierce thorn in my heart! Tum kiun karti ho esy!?” I told her softly and lovingly while her chin wobbled once again.

“I won’t do this again! Nandini promise!” She spoke crying out loud and pinched her throat.

“Meri jaan!” I spoke lovingly and pulled her in my arms.

She hide her face in my neck and started crying like a kid.

She was so so cute!

“Acha na bus! See your nose is turning red!” I teased her and pulled her nose to which she giggled cutely hugging me more tightly.

“I love you!” She whispered in my ear and placed a chaste kiss there. I broke the hug and wiped her tears.

“I love more baby much more!” I whispered back and pecked her lips tenderly. We rested our foreheads together and smiled almost foolishly.

“Aahmm!” We heard a cough behind us and I parted away a little irritated. We both looked up to see a beautician standing with a small smile.

“Sorry to disturb Mr.Malhotra but Mrs. Malhotra ko mehendi lagani hai!” She said bending a little and I smiled.

“Ahh! Mehendi! Yes yes come!” I spoke enthusiastically and got up while she seated on my place.

“Achi si mehendi lagana! Meri wife ki Mehendi sab girls say achi honi chye okay?” I threatened the beautician with a glare and she gulped while nodding her head.

 “In ki mat suno! You just do it!” Nandini was giggling and I too chuckled.

“Chalo baby! I need to see the arrangements you will be okay right?” I asked after few minutes of staring at Nandini’s hands which will be soon covered in Mehndi..

“Ji ap jaoa! I will be okay!” She told me back and I bent down to her level cupping her left cheek.

“Take care! I love you!” I whispered and placed a peck on her forehead before leaving her alone with the beautician.

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Nandini’s POV…

“Done Ma’am!” After a hard work of almost 90 minutes the beautician backed off satisfied with her work.

“It’s so amazing!” I squeaked in happiness.

“I hope Mr. Malhotra will like it!” Aww! The poor beautician.

“Aray! He was just joking only! Pareshan nahi ho! Ab main un ko dekha kar atai hoon!” I told her with excited eyes and she nodded back.

Carefully not putting much pressure on my injured foot I walked around to find Manik.

“Dada! Manik kidar hain?” I asked Mohan Dada and he told me that he saw Manik going at the back corridors to take a call because there was so much noise in the hall.

I thanked Dada and slowly walked towards the back corridors of the mansion.

“Manik? Ap kahan ho?” I asked loudly calling out for him but no response.

Kahan chalay gye!

“Manik?” I again called out but no response.

Suddenly I noticed a shadow behind curtains.

“Tou yahan hain ap! See meri mehendi! Kitne achi lag rahi hai! Now you have to find your name and am telling you is baari no cheating!” I spoke laughingly and walked towards him but I was forced to gasp out loud because he was NOT MANIK!

He was VIKRAM!

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