I AM REPOSTING THIS CHAPTER BECAUSE SOME PICTURES WEREN'T SEEN IN PREVIOUS UPDATE AND ALSO SOME LINES WERE MISSING. SORRY FOR INCONVENIENCE.

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In the morning ,

Nandini was excited as usual and today she took her car with her. As she thought she will offer Manik a lift . She did her breakfast but didn't drink milk and she told her parents that she will drink milk in Malhotra mansion now onwards , because Neyonika will feel gud and her mother also remind her to ask Neyonika about dinner.

She parked her car and after stepping out from car her eyes caught a set of four amazing gadgets . After looking at them dearly she moved inside the house and she asked butler where is Neyonika so he said she is busy on Phone call in her room and she will take time.
So she thought to , wait and seat on chair of dinning table till the time mother and son , will show up.

She was about to seat then her eyes gleamed with happiness after seeing something unusual on table with a Note -
'ONE MINION CAN BE HAPPY , SAD AND ANGRY..... '

This was one so cute minion mug with lid and cute spoon and it melted Nandini's heart and she fell in love with that cute mug.

By seeing his sweet gesture she felt out of the world with happiness and she ran to his room .
And she saw him still sleeping , may be his alarm didn't worked today , 'par Koi nai ,mein hoon na ' she thought and smirked.

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"Hello " Neyonika answered the call in very low yet confident voice.

"Listen I will be coming to India two months later , for my new deal in Mumbai" Shrikant informed her.

"It doesn't matter to me , Shrikant" Neyonika replied.

"I know but it did bothered to Manik and I will be staying there in Malhotra Mansion " he shared piece of information but it was enough for her to go numb.

"He will not allow you.....So better not come here and stay at a place where you always used to stay " she suggested him.

"U don't worry about that.....I will handle my son....I called you so that u can prepare urself for my visit or may be u can help me to convince Manik" he smirked.

"Do the hell you want ......And my son will show u ur right place" she screamed at him and cut the call. She surely is strong nd confident woman.

And it's usual thing for her that his arrival in India for 3/4 times in a year. He came here in India just to maintain his reputation in front of world that he can show that his family is perfect family , and he used to live in London only for business purpose otherwise he loves his wife and cared for his son .

Manik never allows him to stay in Malhotra mansion so he used to stay in hotels but still sometimes he came to Malhotra Mansion for his stay but get insulted by Manik. And used to left the mansion in two or three days , sometimes in a day too. He also came here for Malhotra industry in Mumbai because Manik and Neyonika never cared about that company as they don't want anything of him.

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So she moved near his bed and bend down at level of his face she tapped his face tried to wake him but he just stirred in his sleep and said " go away... u nightmare" in his sleepy voice which sounds like baby voice to her and she went fully awed on him.

"Manikkkkkk" she screamed so loudly in his ears and he woke up with a jerk and suddenly sat up on his bed . Before he could regained his consciousness completely or can stable himself out of his sleep , she cupped his face quickly in her hands and gave an instant long kiss on his cheeks , he went total numb not recognising that it was reality or dream.

"Thank you.....Thank you .....Thank you " her extremely happy voice confirmed that it was real and he blushed to himself. He wasn't attentive towards her but was smiling to himself.

"Oyee sleepy head I said thanks " she poked his head by her palm.

"Why?"

"For that Minion mug "

"Ohh...U liked that ?"

"I loved that" she chirped

"Ohh then it wasn't for u " he said straight forward.

"then?" she asked with sad little pout .

"It was for me .....I didn't have one but u have three....So thought I too need one from now as u brought Bourn vita for me na " he explained very innocently but she went on sad mod , she nodded at him faintly and left the room silently.

He laughed at her childish behaviour and started getting ready.

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After coming back from his room she sat on her chair glaring that 'Minion Mug' which wasn't her.

After some time Neyonika too joined her but she was little lost because she had conversation with most unexpected person in the morning which sadden her.

"Good morning Aunty " Nandini said with smile as she realised her presence. And Neyonika too smiled back little.

"Aunty....Papa told us that u both are working together.....So my Mom wants u and Manik to joined us for dinner on Sunday....Is it okay with you?" Nandini asked hopefully. Brought Neyonika back from her thoughts and she composed herself.

"That's sounds like a plan" she too said excitedly.

"What plan ?" Manik too came downstairs and Nandini made bad face . He saw butler arranging there breakfast and was about add milk Manik asked him to leave that and he obayed.

"Nandini's family has invited us for dinner on Sunday" Neyonika replied .

Manik took milk jar and moved towards Nandini took that mug , Infront of her and she started staring at him she was upset that this mug doesn't belongs to her. He poured milk and added bourn vita into it and started stirring milk with that cute spoon and she saw that cute little thing in his monstrous hand but she was helpless.

"Mom we should go if Biryani will be there too " instantly Nandini looked at him "Or we can go early to help them , if needed " he said this looking at her and she blushed but she was more irritated.

"No aunty it's an invitation....So we ourselves will prepare food.....And Biryani is cancelled now " she said politely hiding her emotions and glaring him .

He saw her temper rising and thought not to provoke her much and instantly he placed Minion Mug in front of her and she looked up at him in confusion.

"Ur the only minion I know , so this belongs to u only " he huskily said near her ears with maintaining appropriate distance between them because Neyonika was there too .

She felt instantly happy and took that mug in her hands possessively. And he smiled at ' baby her ' . He took his position and ordered coffee for him and everyone started there breakfast. In mean time Nandini took that note and secretly keep that in her handbag.

"Nandini u said my punishment is that I can't have black coffee but surely I can have milk coffee.... haina .....So I will drink that and about bournvita u can drink that .... Okay?" he asked hopefully.

"Okay I don't mind" she was happy today because of mug . And her only purpose was to prohibit his black coffee.

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"Manik u do have amazing collection" she chirped.

"Thanks" he replied shortly.

"But I never saw u riding any one of them" she said.

"I have stopped riding them since 7/8 years" he said shrugging his shoulders.

"But they look well maintained "

"Yes because mom had took care of them , she rides them at least once or twice in a month  " he said casually but she was shocked.

"I never saw her riding either"

"Because she rode in the night....She didn't like judgemental looks people gave to her....But she was fan of bikes since her teenage" he shared.

"But why there is 'Avengers'.... I mean other bikes are tall so u both .... So why 'Avengers' " she had a point .

"Because we knew already that in future one little minion will came here  .... that's why " he again teased her.

"Manikk" she groaned.

"Arey that time I was fifteen and  that time my height wasn't this much and also this was my first bike ....So for safety factor Dad brought this " he said in single tone and didn't realised that he has mentioned his father but Nandini realised and not wanting to ruin his mood she said,

"Now let's go , today I brought my car ....So let's go I will be driving " .

"Why u brought ur car?" he asked raising his eyebrows.

"Equality man....I can't always takes favor.....And I do have my car....And u r coming with me .....Now let's just take ur seat ..... Don't waste my time.....U asks so many questions...uff " she said all this in one go that it won't gave him time to think on anything, and actually that happened he seated without any further conversation.

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"So today it is .....I will announce winner and will give prize to winner of yesterday's competition " Miss Ruby announced . And now everyone was excited it wasn't any proper competition but still it feels great to participate in such sweet little competitions too.

"I never thought that I will brought something like this.....And more unexpected thing is a winner "  she said unbelievably.

"I know I am saying this but , really Nandini Murthy u r amazing cook....Ur Biryani was too good infact very good.....And no other one is deserving as much as u " She said with slight chuckle.

"I too deserve credit ma'am ...... If u forgot this was my idea " Manik whined like a child and it made Ruby happy seeing him like this after many years. She saw him changing and unknowingly changing for good that to because of Nandini.

"Off course Manik.....U were great in kitchen romance" Ruby smirked and Manik were embarrassed but Nandini was happy finally he is on the receiving end this time. And others didn't gave much attention they thought she must be talking about his previous acting life in the academy.

"U knew?" he said in low voice that no one heard him but Ruby and Nandini understood.

"Yeah.... Counter number 3 in the corner was pretty much visible from where I was seating yesterday " she winked and this time Manik was more flustered.

"So where is my gift ?" Nandini was excited.

"Take this" she forwarded a make up kit .

"Ohh wow New 'Mac make up kit ' " Naina said loudly almost screamed with happiness.

"U like this ?" Nandini asked with smile.

"Off course it's beautiful , and I am a girl  " Naina said with attitude.

"Then take this ... keep this with you " Nandini gave her box and everyone was shocked that a girl is refusing make up kit , that too a girl going to be an actress,  it was like a 8th wonder in world.

"Are you serious?..... This is ur reward I can't take this " Naina said genuinely.

"Yes I am serious and if u forgot than it was group activity......This prize is for group and not for me only and u also helped in making Biryani , so u totally deserve this " Nandini stated the fact and everyone smiled at her selflessness.

"Yeah it was group activity so I have brought this for u five .....And I am sure Nandini will not denied this " Miss Ruby said and forward  another gift and this time Nandini's eyes gleamed with happiness.

"Off course I won't deny ...... I want this.....Thank you  " she excitedly moved forward and took gift from her hands.

It was a basket with 'Different Shaped Alcohol Contained Chocolates ' and one 'Pasqua Wine' bottle " and this was surely Nandini's thing . Ruby to have idea about Nandini's nature so she was confident that Nandini will surely like this gift but she haven't thought that she would denied make up kit.
(Ignore the glass)

Ruby had purchased that specially for Nandini because she was main chef in there group and also she was a girl who is unknowingly helping her fav student Manik. She is definitely source of pranks but she also knows how to spread happiness and positivity with her mere presence. So Ruby wanted to do something for her and she thought this is right opportunity as no one will suspect her soft corner towards Nandini

"Wow Nandu I also want this " Rohan said dreamily.

"Yes darling , we also helped u " Aayan to joined him.

"Yes sweetheart....we deserve this " Manik also went in a flow with Aayan and Nandu glared him first and then others.

"Okay we will share this.....But u will get only one chocolate.....And I will have  remaining things....Now no more arguments or else one chocolate will be cancelled too" she warned them and protectively held her basket near her chest and hurried towards her car kept that basket in her car and came back . And everyone were amused.

Remaining day went well with practice and Naina praising make up kit and thanking Nandini , she was less bothered about another gift. But boys were constantly nagging her to let them taste 'Pasqua Wine 🍷' but she denied.

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"Manik No " Nandini said sternly while driving car as she saw him forwarding his hand towards backseat trying to steal her gift.

"Stop or else I will leave u here on street " She warned him when he didn't stoped his hand.

"Then  this time , I will do drama , that my psycho wife left me in the middle of road to die under vehicles " he teasingly threaten her .

"Such a pathetic drama queen" she snorted.

"But it works always....So it's not pathetic as much as u donated ur make up kit " finally he indirectly asked her because it was bothering him since then.

" It wasn't pathetic.....She liked that kit more than me and moreover I wasn't so happy with that kit....So I think kit is in deserving hands" she shrugged stating the fact.

"But isn't it surprising that girl rejecting make up kit.....I haven't seen any till today" he said.

"Off course , because u didn't met me before na "

"U mean u don't like make up 😳? "

"When did I say that.....Off course I love make up .....But u must be knowing my father so he has enough money so that I can spend on my make up ..... And I really have amazing make up kits at my home..... It's another thing that some of them I didn't even opened yet .....And mainly she liked that kit so I don't want to keep that when I know she will give justice to that kit.... Because I love make up but I don't wear make up every day" she explained his most awaited question . And he kept her gift back on backseat.

"Everything is fine but don't lie that u didn't put make up everyday " he said. And she rolled her eyes.

"I am not lying....I only use lip balm , face powder or compact everyday.....And it isn't any make up its just a basic necessity of a every girl" she justified herself and he chuckled and she rolled her eyes.

"It's true that they say ' It's Difficult To Understand Woman' and in ur case it's impossible " he laughed.

"Why is it so?" she snorted.

"U see ur one kind of a girl who drinks milk with tantrums of five year old girl and again ur a same girl who wanted to drink each and every type of alcohol..... Again u got so happy with a simple mug that u kissed me  but u didn't even showed 1% percent happiness over branded make up kit.....U said u won't share ur gift but again the same u agreed to share chocolates with us " his words were making her smile , blush , embarrassed , proud and what not , at the time she was feeling numerous feelings.

"U know so much about me.....U r really keen observer I must say " she shrugged her shoulders, not knowing that she gave right response or not.

"I can write a book on u .... But still I will felt I wrote only quarter of u .....U don't have any idea how amazingly different u r " he murmured to himself and lost in a world of her where she is everything still he don't know nothing about her.

"Tumne kuch kaha?" she asked seeing him lost somewhere.

"Ummmm haa....Naa.....I mean ha mera ghar aa gaya " he changed subject and showed his house. He hurriedly got down from car and after bidding her bye he went inside the house leaving 'confused her' behind.

"Weird" she murmured and left his place. She reached her home and kept beer bottle and chocolates in fridge and went inside her room she took that note and stared at that note smilingly ,
'ONE MINION CAN BE HAPPY , SAD AND ANGRY..... '
she kept that note safely in her 'memory box'.

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Both of them were feeling a very abnormal feelings for the first time. They were blushing , smiling on the thoughts of each other , desperate to meet each other, wanted to do everything for each other but at same time wanted to do nothing with each other. Feelings were contradictory , disturbing , sometimes frustrating but at the end it was soothing and seems beautiful and most right.

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How was the chap?

..........Aish❣️..........