After that emotional encounter with him I ran into my room and cried buckets.

He is so of himself ! So cruel he has turned !

Never he used to make me cry like this but now he only makes me cry ! I just hate him !

I stood up from the floor and threw each and everything which was lying on my dressing table.

"Why doesnt he understand that it's late now !" I cried while smashing the things which came in my hands.

"Because he loves you !" Di's voice made me startled and I turned to find her standing on the door.

"Hum sab jante hain Nandani ! I know Manik is at fault but he loves you !" Di took some steps and started picking up the deodorants,makeup kits,perfumes from the floor.

I wiped my tears and rubbed my cherry nose with the back of my palm.

"Manik's company is effecting you very nicely haan!" Di chuckled while picking up the bottles.

"Di aap chor dijye ! I'll do it afterwards !"I grasped di's arm and made her sit on the bed forcefully.

Mughe baat karni paregi di se Manik k bare main !

I walked towards the door and was about to bolt it when PM appeared from no where.

Arey Prime Minister nhi !

Pregnant Monster ! Come on be sane !

"Kia hai ?" I almost yelled at him.

Damn I was so , so mad at him !

I want to grab you , marinate you with fresh spices and then wanna bake you at 180° !  Monster Manik !

"It's evening Gol-gappi  agar tum Armaan k khwabon se bahir aaogi tou hi baqi dunya ka pata chalega na tumhe !" His tone was sarcastic.

I glared at him.

"Listen !" I growled and showed him my finger.

"What ? Scoot !" He shrugged my glares and stepped in my room by pushing me aside.

Why should I even bake him ? I should eat him raw ! Kacha kacha kha jaongi !

I turned to find both brother and sister gushing with each other.

It was like Manik was trying to make a deal with her and di was just not interested to agree with him.

I moved ahead inorder to listen their whispers.

"No Manik ! Agar hum pakre gaye tou !" Di whispered while biting her nails.

Aesa kia karna hai inhe!

Being a curious cat I raised my ears more towards them and at the very accurate moment monster looked at me.

"Kia hai ?" He shrieked.

"It's evening Monster Manik!Agar tum apne khurafati khwabon se bahir aaoge tou hi baqi dunya ka pta chalega na tumhe!"I retreated his sarcasm back and he glared at me.

"AYEEE !" He growled while stepping towards me and this time I gathered the courage and step ahead too with the same zeal.

"AYEEE !" I raised my finger at him and he pressed his lips tight.

Before he could growl more on me di came in between us.

"Kia kar rahe hain aap dono ? Behave yourselves! you guys aren't diaper kids anymore!" Di  scolded us and I narrowed my eyes at the monster whose gaze was already squinted at me.

"Chaliye Manik hamare sath !" Di held Maniks hand and took him with her.

"But di I wanna talk to you !" I almost cried and the monster turned only to pass  a flying kiss to me,making me more annoyed.

"Nandani I am coming in minutes !" Di spoke as she turned her head a little.

Manik was smirking but his smirk looked a little different.

Like he is on a mission or something ?

"I know Manik is at fault but he loves you!" 

Di's words echoed in my mind and that made the point clear.

That means these Malhotra siblings are one now!

Hey bhagwaan! Mughe bheja hi kyon yahan ! Achi bhali upar thi na main aapke paas ! 

I cried and slumped on my bed.

Now what they both are going to do ?

............

The makeup artist left after decorating me like a barbie for my engagement.

I was wearing a light pink skirt with a silver shimmery blouse.
My pink dupatta had a silver cut work on its borders and it was placed very nicely on my left shoulder.
The broad liner with silver mascara made my doe eyes look more elegant.
A pink baby shade was coated on my mushy lips.
My hair were fluttering in air as they were left straight with a  little back combing to enhance  my bangs more.
The short blouse failed to hide my flat stomach and slim waist though my hair helped a little to cover my waist.

Today I'll become officially someone's else !

From now on I won't let Manik effect me. He is contagious for me and I've to keep myself away from him.

We will only remain good cousins ! Nothing else !

I closed my thick lashes to control my tears when I heard a knock on the door.

Manik !

No I won't let him see me first today !

"Yes!" I asked without opening the door.

"Arey beta main hoon,tera Mama ji!" Came Mama jis voice and I immediately opened the lock.

Mama ji entered in the room followed by Mami ji.

I bent down and took their blessings

.

"Always stay happy!" They both blessed me together.

"My daughter is looking very beautiful today!" Mama ji smiled and tapped my cheeks.

I couldn't help but smile in return.

"Nandani ! Beta you are like our daughter.Agar teri koi bhi khwahish hai tou you can tell us.If you want anything regarding your matrimonial ceremonies then feel free to share with us." Mami ji caressed my hair.

"Nhi Mami ji mughe kuch nhi chahiye.Bas main aap Sab ko bohot yaad karungi!"Unfortunately a tear escaped from my eye and Mami ji pulled me in her embrace.

Instead of shushing me she started weeping.

"Kash main apni beti ko hamesha apne pas rakh pati!"  Mami ji broke the hug and before another tear could descend from our eyes, Maa came in the room.

"Arey bhabhi acha haina  Ye  ja rahi hai.Kam az kam iss ghar main thora sukoon tou hoga!"Maa chided and I cried more while looking at Mami ji.

"Anjali tang mat karo meri beti  ko!"Mami ji wiped my tears and I looked towards mom who turned her back towards me.

I know she was crying.

We both were each other's support since dad died.

I hugged her from back and she shed more tears.

"Arey mom chill na wese bhi main tou bohot satati hn na aap sab ko!" I pouted and she chuckled.

She turned and kissed my forehead.

"Bhagwaan kare k tughe kainat ki sari khushiyaan mile!"she wiped my,a little smeared kohl and smiled widely.

"Ok ladies time up ! I can't see these tears anymore!"Mama ji spoke while laughing and raised his hands straight  in  air ,making three of us giggle.

"I think guests are about to arrive.We should go now!"  Mama ji spoke while my mom and Mami ji nodded.

"Nandani! I'll send Shraddha! Come with her ok !" Maa spoke and I blinked my eyes in affirmation.

Three of them left after glancing at me with a smile.

I was about to close the door when a palm from the other side refrained the door from getting closed.

MANIK!!

Aaj tumhe apne pas nhi ane dungi! Bohot hua ab !

"Manik! I'm warning ! Don't you dare come in my room! Or else I'll break your legs !"I gritted my teeth and he let out a laugh.

Phir is k bache bhi isi ki tarah langre honge!

With all my strength I pushed the door while hiding myself completely behind it.

"It's useless gol-gappi don't waste your energy!" His voice laced with smirk peeked in my ears and I pushed the door more hard but something came in between.

I looked down only to find his foot lingering there.

I heard his chuckle from the other side and before I could do anything,he pushed the door such hard that I doddered back.

I closed my eyes in fear as I felt my body leaning back towards the ground

Before my butts could kiss the floor two long arms held my waist and I shivered as a familiar exotic cologne hit my nostrils.

"Meri hi dulhan ho kar mughse hi sharma rahi ho!" His coquettish whisper made me open my eyes. 

Lou Ye tou suna tha k pregnancy main aadatein bigar jati hain, lekin dimagi halat bigar jati hai Ye kabhi nhi suna tha!

I glared at him balefully and he tittered.

"Sharma nhi rhi main tumse!" I scowled while pushing him away and he laughed more.

"Wo waqt bhi ayega jab tum sharmaogi! Meri gol-gappi !" He winked while arming my waist and I clenched my teeth tight.

Is ne itni planning kar k rakhi hai ! Gynaecologist k pas le k jana parega!hmm!

"Tumhari nhi hn main!Stop addressing me as yours!" I yelled while struggling to remove his arm from my waist.

But what he did next made my eyes wide.

He pinched my waist and glared at me.

"Tum sirf meri ho!Agar tumhe pane k liye mughe Arman ko is dunya se bhi  bhejna pare tou ye bhi karunga main!" He clenched his jaws hard and pulled me more into him.

His words were determined and that made me scared.

"Main sirf tumhari di hui Kasam ki wajah se khamosh hn warna abhi bhi bhari mehfil main tumhe apna bana sakta hn!"He spoke while looking in my eyes intently.

I lowered my eyes as they started getting wet.

"Tum chah kar bhi mughe apna nhi bna sakte!
You are late !" A traitor tear leaned down my cheek and my lips whimpered.

He raised his hands to wipe my tears but I jerked his hand.

I pushed his arm from my waist.

"Yahan se jao Manik ! Just go away !" I cried as I moved back.

"I will,but not before making you mine!" He spoke in his placid tone and I looked at him with bewildered eyes.

Suddenly he started taking steps towards me and I tried to step back but unfortunately the wall behind me stopped my movement.

Before I could move,his hands on either sides blocked my way.

Our eyes were locked.

I clutched my lehenga from the both sides as I felt his breaths near my lips.

"Manik hato!" My yell came out as whisper.

I closed my eyes when I felt his hands cupping my neck.

"I hate you!" A whisper abruptly left from my mouth and I felt my face sinking in his chest.

Pta nhi aur kitna rulayega mughe Ye!

He pulled my face in his chest and wrapped his arms around my shoulders.

My body vibrated as I felt something cold sliding down my neck.

"I love you too !
Congratulations now we are officially engaged ! To be Mrs Manik Malhotra!" He whispered in my ear and his warm lips placed a butterfly peck on the bite below my lobe.

He pulled himself back and I lowered my eyes to stare at the white gold ring which was hanging in a chain on my neck.

"This is the promise from my side that I'll do everything and anything to make you mine!" He spoke and I felt my knees breaking down.

I was yours but only you didn't accept me !

Anger rushed into my veins and I bellowed,
"You know what Manik! You are sick!" I was about unhook the chain when his dangerous inquisitive voice pulled me out of my action.

"If you dare to remove it, I swear , I won't let you live in peace ! Sochna bhi mat ise utarne ki warna mughse bura koi nhi hoga!
Jis din tumhe mangalsutra pehnaoga uss din khud ise utarunga!" He spoke while catching my elbows and again a tear rolled off my cheek.

"Tum wo Manik nhi ho jis se maine mohabbat ki thi!" I whispered while staring at his brown pools.

My cousin cum bestfriend never used to hurt me !

"Kyon k main wo Manik hn jis ne tumse mohabbat ki hai !"he spoke and gave a sweet smacker on my lips making me shock.

Ye ghlt hai kyon nhi samaghta Ye!

I pushed him again and he sniggered lightly.

"You shouldn't have let me taste them ! See now I can't stay away from these pink lips!" He spoke sluggishly while pointing towards my lips and I seethed in anger.

"Ek baat kaan khol k sunlo Manik ! Apni harkaton se baaz aa jao !

Ye jo sab tum kar rahe hona Ye theek nhi hai !" I continued my speech but he didn't give an ear to my words instead he was busy eyeing me from head to toe.

"Manik I'm talking to you!" I spoke a little loudly trying to get his attention but his eyes were staring at my nude stomach only.

Being a little conscious I covered my belly with my dupatta.

"Yes ! This is right !" He muttered and I looked at him blankly.

"What ? What is right?"I asked being confused and without answering me he started searching my dressing drawers.

"Manik what the hell are you doing?" I shouted at him as he was busy throwing out my jewellery and dressing items from the drawer.

Before I could shout at him more he smiled victoriously looking at the tiny silver safety pin between his thumb and finger.

"Finally I found it !" He grinned looking at the pin while I was still in the state of confusion.

Is he attempting suicide ! Oh Manik !

"Manik keep it ! Tum aesa wesa kuch nhi karoge!" tears fell from my eyes and I tried to snatch that pin from his hands which were up, in air.

"I'll ! Let me do it !" He spoke while arming my waist and I cried more.

"Kia hogya hai Manik tumhe?"I choked on my words and he looked at me with passionate eyes.

"Jo pehle kabhi nhi hua ! ISHQ!"He answered and I gasped.

He sat down on his knees making me confuse.

"What are you doing!"I asked trying to gauge his action.

I moved a step back when he pulled me by clutching my either sides of waist and my stomach touched his face.

He inhaled deeply in my stomach and I held his shoulders.

He moved his face back and covered my stomach with my dupatta.

He pinned it by clasping the tiny pin beneath my dupatta on skirt.

"Now it's ok ! I can't let anyone see what's mine!" He spoke while gazing at my covered belly and stood up. I was now too tired to argue with him.

"Armaan se dur rehna Nandani !" He threatened me and I nodded.

Do din main Pta nhi kitni baar bol chuka hai Ye ! Pregnant mareez Kahin ka!

He walked out of the room and I looked my face in the mirror.

The blush which was adorning my cheeks was replaced by black teary stains.

My lipstick had a mark of his lips.

Kuch nhi samagh aa raha Bhagwaan ji !
What should I do ?

I knew this day has to come !

Manik ko iski mohabbat ka ehsaas kyon karwaya apne ! Dekha kesa hogya hai Ye!

Har waqt mughe rulata hi rehta hai!

I wiped my last tear and re-did my makeup.

I looked at my covered belly and without any second thought I pulled that pin and kept my duppata on left shoulder.

"Monster Manik ! I won't cry anymore because of you ! Now I'll marry Armaan at any cost!"

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Don't worry Maniks and Armans scenes will be there too,have a little patience please!

Bye
Yours
NEW WANDERER!