"Maine unko kaha par unhone kaha ki aapke kaam mein koi gadbad nahi honi chahiye and she just went" Naina spoke.

He was about to go backstage but stopped when his eyes fell on Manvi.

She was already at the stage, he looked at her.

He thought "kahi pehle jaise trip na ho jaye.."

She walked smoothly with a smile on her face, he was shocked. The another male model came and stood beside her keeping his hand on her waist.

He fumed seeing this. He murmured "he is not getting his payment.."

Naina smiled and said "sir yeh last couple thing tha isliye sorry.."

He glared at her.. "Ainda meri biwi se yeh sab mat karwana samjhi.. Chahe wo jitna bhi kahe" he said in warning tone.

Naina nodded, Manvi walked back.

Vineet stood there as the results were going to be announced.

"So.. the contract will be signed with VS associates for best designs and different way of presenting" the host announced.

Naina said "sir.. Congratulations.. Kuch ghanto pehle mujhe laga tha aaj toh hamari reputation gayi.."

Vineet moved backstage, Manvi removed the sandals and wore hers.

"Thank you!!" He said while glancing at her.

She smiled and said "thank you mat kahiye ye toh mera farz tha.."

"Lekin tum toh high heels pehenti nahi ho still tumne risk liya and ramp walk" he spoke.

"Iske liye mujhe aapko aur aapki behen ko thank you kehna chahiye.. Uss din aap dono ne itna chalwaya mujhe ki iss baar finally maine bina gire kar liya" she replied smilingly.

"Purani baatein karke sharminda mat karo" he said.

"Main toh aapki saza ka fayda bata rahi thi" Manvi replied.

"But phir bhi.. Tumhari wajah se mujhe contract mil gaya and show bhi kharab nhi hua" he said.

The male model came in and looked at MAnvi.. "Hey.. gorgeous..you were looking really beautiful.. Ethnic mein itni achi lagti ho toh western mein toh aur bhi zyada khubsurat lagogi try next time"

Vineet gets angry with this, he moved to him and held his collars... "kya kaha tumne?"

"Aapko kyun itni jalan ho rahi hai Sir?" he asked.

Vineet slapped him hard "kyuki wo meri biwi hai! Ainda tameez se baat karna samjhe! And you are not getting the payment, get out of my office" he shouted at him.

"Sorry sir.." he apologized..

"I said just get out" Vineet raged at him. The male model left.

He turned towards Manvi, who was smiling. He asked "Tum kyun muskura rahi ho? Dubara ye sab karne ki zaroorat nahi hai samjhi tum" he said.

She nodded and said "mujhe pata nahi tha aap jealous bhi ho sakte hai"

He just glanced at her... "What? Why would I get jealous? Wo bas mujhe pasand nahi aaya what he said.. And did at the stage.. Isliye nikala usey ab chalo yahan se" he said.

Manvi agreed and went with him. They were travelling into the car. Manvi was looking outside and admiring the places.

He asked "kya dekh rahi ho?"

"Kuch nahi Vineet ji.. Bas kaafi time baad bahar aayi hun na toh dekh rahi thi kaisa lagta hai yeh shahar" she replied still looking at the city.

Vineet asked the driver to stop the car. The driver stopped, Manvi looked at him and asked "Aapne car kyun rukwa di?"

He said "dekhna hai toh khulke dekho chalo.."

She was surprised, she spoke "Aapko office nahi lautna hai?"

"Waha aur log hai kaam sambhalne ke liye chalo ab isse pehle mera mood badal jaye" he said glancing at her.

She nodded and stepped out of the car. Vineet came out, he said to driver "tum ghar jao auto leke.. I will drive and come"

The driver nodded, he came out of the car locked it and gave the key to Vineet.

Vineet turned but could not find Manvi around. He found her at the bangles stall. He moved to her..

She smiled and showed him "dekhiye kitne sundar hai na.."

"But ye bahut simple hai.. We can go to gold shop waha se le lena" He said.

She spoke up "nahi.. Mujhe ye kaanch ki chudiyan pasand hai chaliye waha aage dekhte hai abhi mere paas hai kuch aur nahi chahiye mujhe"

"Nahi chahiye toh dekh kyun rahi thi?" he asked.

"Yuhin.." she replied and walked ahead. She turned to him, he came. Manvi's eyes fell on something, she rushed to the counter.

It was a corn stall and And asked for corn. He was looking at her and smiled, she was finding happiness in such small things. She got the corn and starts eating it. She forgot to pay him, she looked at Vineet "wo.. Paise"

He took out his wallet and gave a 2000 rupee note. The man said "Saab chutta nahi hai?"

"Are.. sabke paas hota hai.. Dekho hoga" he said.

"Saab kyun mazak kar rahe ho.. Chutta nahi hai" he said.

Manvi smiled and spoke "Vineetji.. Yeh gareeb hai unke paas chutta nahi milega muskil se inhe naseeb hota hoga yeh 2000 ka note"

He kept the note in his hand "rakhlo.. Chutta nahi chahiye"

Manvi looked at him shockingly.. "Aap.."

"Kuch galat kiya kya?" he asked.

She denied "nahi... par aajse pehle aapne aisa kabhi kiya nahi"

"Tab insan nhi tha na main.. Ab ban gaya hun" He said and pulled her from there.

It started to rain heavily, Vineet came under the shelter. Manvi was standing there. He shouted "Manvi kya kar rahi ho idhar aao"

She denied. He glanced at her "phirse beemar pad jaogi andar ao" he said.

She closed her eyes and let the water drops drop on her. He sighed, he came and tried to pull her.

She said "Vineet ji.. Ye baarish mein bheegne ka maza hi kuch aur hai.."

"Uske baad beemar padhne ka maza lena" he said.

She pouts, she sprinkled some water in air but it lands on his face. He closed his eyes with this.

She bites her tongue out "sorry.."

She moved a bit and was completely drenched in rain. She jumped and smiled. He was looking at her.

The rain stopped, he said "ab baarish bhi ruk gayi ghar chale?" he asked.

She nodded affirmatively. They walked towards the car, Vineet sat on driver's side and Manvi sat in front beside him. They head back to home.

Vineet parked the car and they went inside. He said "tum change karlo warna firse beemar ho jaogi"

She nodded and moved into the room, Vineet also came in after sometime. Manvi was wiping her hairs with towel. He also changed to casual after freshening up.

"Aap aa jayie main khana lagwa deti hun tab tak" Manvi said and left the room.

He recalled today what happened, the time he spent with her. He moved out and looked at her. She was arranging food at the dining table. He came and sat down.

"Khaiye na.." she said.

"Tum bhi baith jao" he said.

She nodded and sat beside him, he glance at the plate. Manvi looked at the dishes.. "em.. Sorry main Maria ko batana bhool gayi aapko yeh pasand nahi hai aap rukiye 15 minute main dusra kuch bana deti hun"

"Nahi koi baat nahi main kha lunga" he said.

"Ye aapko bilkul bhi pasand nahi aap nahi kha paayenge main bana deti hun aap rukiye" she said and stood up. The chapati container which was kept at the almost edge of the table fell down.

She looked down and then looked up at him "sorry..." she said innocently.

He smiled a bit "maine kaha tha zaroorat nahi ab tumhara hi kaam badh gaya"

"Koi nahi main kar dungi aap bas 15 minute dijiye mujhe" she said and moved to the kitchen. She sighed.. "Manvi tu gadbad kare bina baaz aati nahi hai.."she murmured while going.

He heard it and smiled. The mistakes she use to commit, always angered him but today he was not. He moved to the kitchen and saw her cutting the vegetable.

She looked at him and spoke "aap aise dekhte hai na.. Mujhe ghabrahat ho jaati hai.."

He sighed.. "Main kaunsa saza dene wala hun tumhe? Karti raho apna kaam" he said.

"Bharosa nhi aapka" she said in low tone.

"Kuch kaha tumne?" he said.

She denied.. "Nahi kuch nahi.." and poured the vegetables into the pan.

Her wet hairs were disturbing her, she jerked them behind which hit Vineet's eyes.. "Ouch.."

She turned "Sorry.. Dikhaiye mujhe" she blows his eyes.

He looked at her and stared at her. "Abhi thik hai?" she asked.

He nodded. She turned and served the food in plate. "Lijiye khana khaiye"

They ate the food and then moved to sleep.

The next morning, Manvi stood up and got ready.

Manvi was searching for her bangles at the dressing "Are.. chudiya kaha gayi.." but was unable to find them.

Suddenly she felt her hand being lifted, she looked by mirror and was surprised.

To be continued.