6 years later in London at malthora mansion.

Alarm rang making the couple stirred in their sleep. The couple were in deep sleep after their long night love making.. the boy hand was clutched around the girl's waist and holding securing to his chest. The girl snuggling to her man chest and mumbling something.. as the alarm rang continuously breaking the boy sleep. He slowly opens his eyes and stretching his hand over his love lady turned of the alarm.. he then took his phone and brought close to him.. he sat up rubbing his eyes  keeping mind his love was still sleeping clutching his waist.

He patted her hair then bending down to her level pecks her forehead.. he caressing her hair checks the time only to freak out..

He muttered some cursed to himself before covering his love with duvet.. he threw his phone on the bed and rushed out of the bed.. soon as he got down the bed cold air hits his body making him conscious about his state.. he bitting his lips roamed his eyes on the floor to find his clothes.. luckily he found his shirt lying near his feet.. he bending down picks the shirt up and quickly wore it.. he then pulls the bathrobe which was hanged on the door..

He wore the bathrobe over his shirt and rushed out of his room not before closing the door behind him.. he then pushed the door next to his room.. he tip toping enters and smiled brightly seeing all curled up with teddy... he smiled at his life cuteness.. he walks to bed and settled down side way.. he adored the smile on his life face.. he raise his hand up to caress his life cheek. He bends down and kissed his life cheek cutely..

He caressed his life hair lightly and whispered .

Boy : wake up.. baby... my bacha.. wake up.. Aarohi bacha wake up...

Yes the person is none than Manik Malhotra and who is sleeping was his Jaan.. Manan daughter.. Aarohi Manik malthora.

(Aarohi Manik malthora- bundle of Manik and Nandini malthora... papa baby princess.. mamma bacha. She is five years old.. loves her both parents but Manik more.. very protective over her papa.. dadu and Dadi favourite. Her one smile lightens everyone's mood. Loves troubling her mother.)

Manik : wake up princess.. you will be late for school.. wakey wakey.

Aarohi snuggling to her teddy ignoring her papa rants.. Manik sighing to himself bends down and starts planting numerous of kisses all over Aarohi face making her irritated.. Aarohi groaning in sleep opens eyes opens her eyes and saw her sweet papa.. her small arms immediately wrapped Manik's neck.

Aarohi: papaa... sleepy...

She yawned making Manik chuckle. Manik kissed her cheek and scooped in his arms..

Manik : baby princess feeling sleepy..

Aarohi bobbed her head and snuggles to Manik.

Manik opening the washroom door walks in with Aarohi sleeping in his arm..

Manik : princess don't sleep again.. you will get late for school.

Aarohi opens her eyes and looks at Manik with sleepy eyes.. Manik kissing her cheek puts her down near the sink.. he the pulls stool. He picks Aarohi up and made her stand on the stool. Manik took Aarohi brush and toothpaste. He squeezed toothpaste on the brush abs opening the tap put brush under the tap for second.. he gave the brush to Aarohi who was trying her best yo not sleep again..

Manik : princess open your mouth..

Aarohi opens her mouth showing her white teeth to Manik.. Manik then holding Aarohi hand made her brush her teeth.. he made her spit too and cleaned with fresh water.. he took water and splashed it on Aarohi face.. he took towel and wiped her face..

He then picks Aarohi in his arms. Manik kissing Aarohi cheeks moves to bathtub... he puts her down and sat himself sat on his knees.. he cupping Aarohi face kissed her forehead making Aarohi smile.

Manik : bath time.

Aarohi: mamma..

Manik: mamma is sleeping.. she is tired.. papa will give you bath today.. okay..

Aarohi claps her hand as her papa will be giving her bath today. Manik giggles act her act. He kissing her cheek quickly turns the tap on. He checked the water temperature before walking to Aarohi whose eyes were twinkling seeing the bath ready.. Manik sat on his knees and starts undressing Aarohi..

He then picks Aarohi up and carefully placed in her bathtub.. Aarohi starts playing with water whereas Manik gave her bath..

Manik scooped Aarohi in his arms and wrapped towel around her body.. Manik pecking Aarohi head comes out of washroom with Aarohi in his arms.

He walks to bed and placed her down.. he walks about Aarohi cupboard and took Aarohi school uniform out. Manik placed on bed and sat beside Aarohi who talking with her teddy bear. Manik took another towel and wiped her hair.. he then starts dressing Aarohi who obedient stood still..

Manik carried Aarohi in his arms to her small dressing table. He placed on the chair and stood himself behind.. he took hairbrush and starts coming. He clipped some hair clips into her Aarohi hair.

He then turns Aarohi around and kissed her forehead.

Manik : my baby princess.. beautiful..

Aarohi: thank you papa..

Manik : baby princess you go down and ask Dadi to give you breakfast.. I'll quickly down after showering. Okay..

Aarohi: okay papa, love you..

She kissed his cheek making Manik small..

Manik : papa loves you too..

He puts her down and Aarohi shouting neyonika name ran downstairs.. Manik shaking his head took Aarohi bag and went to his room..

As he enters in his room he saw Nandini still sleeping peacefully.. he smiles and went to washroom with you disturbing Nandini's sleep..

Manik quickly got ready as he was getting ready to drop Aarohi to school. He quickly got ready in shirt and jeans.

He took his phone and wallet. He then walking to bed and bending down kissed Nandini's cheek.

Manik : I love you Jaan.

He patted her head closing the door of their room went downstairs to see Aarohi showing tantrums while eating her food.. Manik kept Aarohi bag on sofa and went to dinning area.

Manik : good morning mom.

He kissed neyonika cheek who was trying to feed Aarohi but she wasn't eating.

Neyonika: good morning Manik.

Manik pulling chair next Aarohi sat down and looks at her.

Manik : baby princess what happened? Why aren't you eating?

Aarohi: mamma.. papa.. she used to feed me.. why is mamma still sleeping? She doesn't sleep till late.

Manik : come here baby princess..

Aarohi moves from her chair to Manik's lap.. she sat on Manik's lap and sadly looks at him.

Manik : mom I'll feed Aarohi..

Neyonika nodding her head and left to kitchen.

Manik : bacha mamma is sleeping because she tired.. okay.. you don't worry papa is here na.. he will make you eat.. now come open you mouth.

Aarohi opens her mouth while Manik stuffed a bite into her mouth .. Aarohi starts chewing while playing with Manik's wrist bands.. Manik kissed her cheek and fed another bite.

Manik wipes Aarohi lips with tissue and kissed her forehead.

Manik : drink water then we will leave.

Aarohi took glass of water and drank it.. she then kept the glass down. Manik scooping her in his arms went to hall where neyonika was packing Aarohi school bag.. neyonika gave the bag to Manik who smiled at her.

Manik : Is dad still sleeping?

Neyonika : no! He should be coming down anytime.

Manik : okay. I'm going to drop Aarohi to school. Baby princess give goodbye kiss to Dadi.

Aarohi kissing neyonika cheek still in Manik's arm said bye and snuggles to Manik's chest.

Neyonika: bye Aarohi..

Aarohi: bye dadi..

Manik took her out holding her bag.

( Aarohi's school uniform)

Manik made Aarohi sit on the passenger seat. He puts her seatbelt on before closing the door. He opening his side door sat down and puts his seatbelt on.

Aarohi: papa.. phone.

Manik smiles and took his phone out. He gave his phone to Aarohi and patted her hair.

Manik : baby princess ready for school.

Aarohi nodded her head while tapping the screen of Manik's phone.. Manik looks at the front and holding the steering wheel started the engine..

Soon they were on the road heading to Aarohi school.. music were plying at the background.. Manik asked Aarohi few questions like how was school etc..

Manik stopped the car at Aarohi school and looks at her who was engrossed on his phone.

Manik : baby princess pass me the phone.

Aarohi glancing him gave him the phone back and looked outside of window only to sequel as she reached to school. Manik smile and stretching his hand onto backseat took Aarohi bag.. he then unbuckle the seatbelt of his and Aarohi. He then asking Aarohi turn around puts Aarohi school bag around her shoulder. He cupping her face kissed her both cheeks.

Manik : have fun baby princess.. make mamma papa proud..

Aarohi smiles. Manik comes out of car and opens door of  Aarohi side.. he took her in his arms and carried her to school entrance.. he saw her teacher was standing out and letting others children in..

Manik made his way and puts Aarohi down as they reached to Aarohi class.. Aarohi turning to Manik and kissing his cheek ran to class... Manik waved his hand at Aarohi then smiling at the class teacher Manik went back to his car..

He sat in the car and drove back to malthora mansion. In mid way he was informed by his pa about the meeting which was at 11 o'clock. Manik ending the call with his pa on full speed drove to malthora mansion...

Manik parking the car went inside the mansion and could hear laugher of neyonika and raj. He smiles and saw them laughing on something.

Manik : good morning dad.

Raj : good morning Manik.my gudiya went school.

Manik : yeah. I just dropped her to school.. dad I have meeting with few clients.. I'll go and get ready.

Raj : Manik that's fine but when are you going take break for your family.. I have noticing you don't spend much time with them.. Aarohi don't complain nor Nandini but doesn't mean you will keep yourself busy with work.

Manik : I'm sorry dad.. the deal is over tomorrow.. and I have planned surprise for them already.

Raj : thank god you did. I really thought I had to do something.

Manik : I'll going to change.. mom please keep my breakfast ready.

Neyonika nodded her head. Manik climbed the stairs. He pushed his room door and enters. He saw Nandini stirring in sleep.. Manik walks to bed and sat on his side. He caressed her hair and bending down kissed her forehead.

Manik : good morning Jaan..

Nandini opens her eyes as his voice hits her ears.. she passed him smile and snuggling keeping her head on his lap.. Manik smiles and caressed her hair lightly..

Nandini: good morning mani... what's the time?

Manik : almost 9..

Nandini freaked out.. she could only think about Aarohi but she calmed herself down as she heard Manik..

Manik : Jaan don't freak out. You don't need to worry about Aarohi.. I have dropped her to school.. you just relax..

Nandini: didn't she troubled you?

Manik : why would my daughter trouble me?

Nandini: oh yeah! How can I forget Aarohi Manik malthora only loves to trouble her mamma? I don't know why she loves troubling me..

Manik chuckles hearing her and held her hand..

Manik : are you in pain Jaan..

Nandini tilts her head and looks at him.. she saw worry in his eyes.. she smiles and asked him to bend down to her level. Nandini cupping his face placed her lips on his forehead making Manik's lips curved into beautiful smile..

Nandini: mani.. you can never hurt me.. It  doesn't pain mani.. in fact I love this pain because it shows how much you love me..

Manik rested his head on hers.

Manik : I love you Jaan..

Nandini : I love you too mani..

Manik kissed her forehead.. they stayed like this in silence. Both closed their eyes and felt content being so close to each other. They both their eyes as Nandini's phone rang.. both looked at each other before moving away.

Manik took Nandini's phone side table and looks at caller Id whereas Nandini sat on bed holding duvet close to her body.

Nandini: whose call is it?

Manik : abhi!

Nandini: put it on speaker.

Manik nodding his head picks the call and kept it on speaker.

Manik : hello abhi!

Abhi : hello monster. How come you picked the call? Where is my baby sister?

Manik : excuse donkey who did you call monster? From which angle do I look like monster to you?

Abhi : every angle monster Manik.

Abhi giggles over the call making Manik angry but stopped lashed at abhi as Nandini held his arm. He looks at Nandini who blinks her eyes at him.

Nandini: hello abhi Bhai! Why are you calling my mani as monster?

Abhi : hello baby doll. How are you?

Nandini: what will happen to me Bhai? Obviously I would be fine.

Abhi : how can my sister be okay when monster is beside her?

Manik: abhi fuck up..

Abhi : gladly..

Nandini: mani.

Manik : fine.. I'm going to change.. talk to your donkey stupid brother.:

He passed the phone to Nandini and pecking her head got up.. he taking his formal clothes went to washroom.. Nandini sighed and kept phone near her ears.

Nandini: Bhai why do you always make him angry?

Abhi : when did I make him angry? He is always angry. That is not my problem. Always being angry monster.

Nandini: I hope you're talking to his wife, I better don't appreciate you complaining about my husband.

Abhi : how can I forget my sister is madly love with that monster? Sorry I won't call him monster.

Nandini: why have you called?

Abhi : Can't I call my sister?

Nandini: Bhai why did you join business? You know should have been actor. God so much drama you do..

Abhi : baby doll please don't say that.. I have very good acting skills but never got chance to show my talents to world.

Nandini burst out laughing hearing abhi. Even abhi joined her. They both stop laughing. At the same Manik comes out of washroom all ready in his formal.. he gave look to Nandini who was trying to control her laughing.

Nandini: Bhai I'll call later. Bye!

She hang the call and kept it on side table. She wrapping duvet around her body got down the bed and moves to Manik who was setting his hair.. she wraps her arms around his waist taking him in back hug. Manik had small smile on his face.

Nandini: mani are you angry?

Manik got confuse but shook his head as no.

Nandini: don't lie mani.. I know you're angry.. I know abhi Bhai shouldn't have called you monster.

Manik sighs and turns around carefully cupping Nandini's face.

Manik : Jaan why would I be angry just because he calls me monster? He loves teasing me that name.. even I call him donkey. You don't need to be worry. It's normal between us.

Nandini smiles and wraps her arms around his neck.

Nandini: going office?

Manik : unfortunately yes but Jaan I'll be back home by afternoon. I have two hours long meeting.

Nandini bobbing her head withdrew her arms back and moves forward to dressing table to take Manik's watch and handkerchief. She handed them to Manik.

Manik : thank you Jaan.. you should fresh up.

Nandini nodding her head taking her clothes to fresh up whereas Manik wore his watch and kept handkerchief in his pocket.. he then walks to couch side and picks his office bag.. he then stuffed his few files and laptop inside the bag..

He then walks to bed and picking his phone shoved it into his pocket.. he saw saw Nandini's phone. He settling on bed plugs her phone on charging. He kept her phone on side table and smiled seeing their photo frame which was kept on side table.. the frame was when Aarohi was born and Manik kissing her forehead.

Manik smiles while his eyes were filled with tears. He didn't let his tears rolled down his cheeks instead he shoved his tears back.. Manik took his phone out as his phone vibrated.. he took the phone out and saw email on his personal account.. he has separate email for personally and personal. He opens the email and scrolled down the email..

Manik was engrossed reading the email when washroom door clicks opens... Manik snapped his head and saw his Jaan coming out of washroom without acknowledging his presence in the room.. his lips automatically curved into smile the way Nandini flips her wet hair in the air.. Manik leaned back to headboard and adore his Jaan cute antics.

Nandini flipping her hair stops as he felt strong gaze on her. She tilts her head and her cheeks turns into deepest red as she saw Manik intensity staring her.. Nandini bitting her inner cheeks threw towel on couch and walks to dressing table to avoid Manik's gaze..

Nandini composing herself picks the brush and starts brushing her hair. In between she glanced at Manik through mirror who was adoring her.. Nandini could hear Manik's footstep approaching towards her. She steadily combed her hair till she felt Manik wrapping his arms around her shoulder and resting his chin on her shoulder. She could feel his hot breath blowing as he opens his mouth to say something.

Manik : Jaan..

He whispers in lower voice but it was audibly to Nandini who smiles and tilting her head looks at him.

Nandini: mani what are you doing? Aren't you getting late for office.

Manik : who said I am getting late for office?

Nandini: mani let me get ready. Don't disturb me.

Manik : when am I disturbing you Jaan? I didn't stop you.

Nandini rolling her eyes at him took earrings and adore it in her both ears.. she then applied make up whereas Manik stood still back hugging her and smiling.

Nandini turns around and cupping Manik's face looks at him.

Nandini: how do I look?

Manik rolls his tongue in his mouth before opening his mouth and gazing Nandini from top to button.

Manik : simply beautiful Jaan.

Nandini smilingly tip toping kissed his cheek making Manik smile. Manik also kissed Nandini's forehead then moves back..

Manik : I should leave now. It's 9..

Nandini bobbing her head moves to bed and took Manik's blazer.. she comes to Manik and she wrapped it around Manik's shoulder.. she made him wore the blazer.. she comes at the front of Manik fixing the blazer and collar of his shirt.. Manik all the was smiling at his Jaan.. Manik kissed her forehead once again. He then captures their lips for small kiss. They broke the kiss and smiled at each other.

Nandini: I love you mani!

Manik : I love you too Jaan.. come let's leave.

Nandini nodded her head and moving bed side table took her phone along with picking Manik's office bag.. she then looks at Manik who held her hands and smiled.

( Nandini's outfit)

( Manik's outfit)

They walked out of their room holding each other and Nandini complaining about Aarohi naughtiness to Manik who was all ears listening about his baby princess. In between he laughed out as he heard how Aarohi make Nandini run around the mansion behind her.. Manik controlling his laugh have assures to Nandini about Aarohi.

They climbed down the stairs where they heard neyonika giggle.. their diverted their gaze and saw raj was troubling neyonika.. Nandini had beautiful smile seeing them. At last their relationship was getting better day by day. Manik also smiled seeing them happy.. this is what he wanted a happy family l.

Manik clears his throat making raj muttering some curses for Manik whereas neyonika stops giggling and distances herself from raj who made face seeing that.

Nandini and Manik comes to them giving teasing smile.

Manik: hey dad, what happened to your face?

Raj : what happened to my face Manik?

Manik : why doesn't look red like you are planning someone's murder?

Manik hid his smile but raj statement made Manik chuckle.

Raj : I was planning murder that too for you Manik malthora? Why the hell you always disturb my romance?

Manik settles beside neyonika who ruffles his hair lightly and keeping in mid not ruin his hairstyle.

Manik : come on dad! Grow up at least. You are too old to romance.

Manik got slap back of his head by neyonika.

Raj : Manik malthora then how young do you think you're?

Manik : oh!  I am very young mr malthora, didn't you knew that?

Raj rolls his eyes at Manik's sarcastic.

Neyonika: enough of you both fighting.. come breakfast is ready.

All nodding their head moves to dinning table. Manik and raj pulled their seat and sat down.. Nandini and neyonika served them.

Manik spreading butter on bread looks at Nandini and neyonika were pouring drinks for respective partner..

Manik : mom, Nandini why don't you both seat down. We will serve ourselves. Join us.

Nandini and neyonika nodding their head sat down beside respective partner. They all starts eating in silence...

Manik and raj went office after breakfast after kissing their respective wife's forehead. In malthora mansion Nandini and neyonika wrapping kitchens work sat in the hall with tv on.

Nandini : mom mani said he will be home around 2 so I thinking why don't we do something interesting?

Neyonika : interesting like what can we do?

Nandini: I have idea mom.. let's go in my room.

Neyonika turning the tv off followed Nandini to manan room.

In the afternoon in MN industrial.

Manik competing his meeting was resting in his cabin when he heard door knock. Manik opening his eyes sat up straight and changed his body posture.

Manik : come in!

Manik looks up and saw raj peeking inside the cabin. Manik got up seeing raj.

Manik : dad why are you peeping inside? Come inside!

Raj giving sheepish smile to Manik comes inside and stares at Manik who had messy hair. His two top button of the shirt was open.. he looks tired.

Raj : Manik what have done to yourself?

Manik : dad! I'm fine. What are you doing? I mean you could have called me. Why did you bother to come here?

Raj : can't I come into my son cabin?

Manik : that's not what I mean dad! Okay sorry.. do you want to say anything?

Raj : it's afternoon.. let's go out for lunch!

Soon as raj spoke about raj Manik realising he promised to be at home during lunchtime. He slaps his head lightly and looks at raj who was waiting for answer.

Manik : dad I'm sorry.. it actually slipped out of my head. I planned to have lunch with mom and Nandini at home..

Raj gave Manik look as 'I'll kill you'.

Raj : why didn't you inform earlier? It's okay.. we have lunch at home.. you wrap up your things meanwhile I'll get my belongs..

Manik nodded his head. Raj left the cabin. Manik sighed then quickly collected his things. He walks out of the cabin and met raj who was coming there only. They both starts walking to exits of the office. Manik informed Lucy about him not coming back after lunch who have him positive response.

Manik and raj left the office and drove in Manik's car to malthora mansion.

In malthora mansion.

Nandini and neyonika were preparing lunch for both men's as Nandini 5 minutes ago received from Manik that they are on the way to malthora mansion. Everything was almost done expect the dessert. Nandini was baking the dessert whereas neyonika was keeping all the dishes out on the dinning table.

Nandini washed her hands and puts 10 minutes timer on and walks out of kitchen when she heard door bell. She knew  both men's was here. She went door and opened it down them. They both passed smile to her who returned it back.

Raj left the couple and walks to kitchen to wash his hands. Manik smiles at Nandini who took blazer and bag off Manik's hand. Manik pulls Nandini in hug and smiled in content.. they broke the hug and Manik planted a soft kiss on Nandini's forehead.

Nandini : mani go and wash your hands and face.

Manik : okay, in hour later we have to pick Aarohi up too.

Nandini nodded her head and closing the main door followed Manik who walks to kitchen while Nandini kept Manik's belongings in hall.

Nandini went to dinning table after keeping Manik's belongs on sofa. She saw raj and Manik sitting on their chair. She walks to then and starts serving them.

Neyonika brought few others dishes and kept it on the table. She helped Nandini serving two both men's. Nandini and neyonika took their seat and starts serving themselves.

Manik took the first bite and chewed it.

Manik : after very long time we have lunch together.

All agreed to Manik. They had their lunch in between talked about their days. Once they finished the lunch raj bidding bye to them went back to office whereas neyonika excusing herself went to wrap things in kitchen leaving manan alone.

Nandini: mani I want to show you something.

Manik : is that so! Where is it?

Nandini: in our room. Come with me.

Manik : okay let's go!

They walked to hall and picked Manik's blazer and bag. They climbed the stairs to their room.

Manik kept his things on the bed and looks at Nandini was behind him.

Manik : Jaan, what are you going to show me?

Nandini: mani close your eyes please!

Manik obeying her words immediately closed his eyes making Nandini smile. Once Manik closed his eyes she went to corner of the room  and brought something.. she held it carefully in palm and looks at Manik whose eyes were still close.

Nandini: mani open your eyes now.

Manik slowly opens his eyes.. he was confused first but soon as his eyes fell on what Nandini was holding, his eyes widen open.. he stares Nandini's  hand with tears flowing  down his cheeks.

Manik : how?

Nandini: when you went office. We made this for mani.. do you like it?

Manik : can I hold it?

Nandini bobbing her head passed it to Manik who took it and caressed the frame.

Manik : this is beautiful Jaan.. I loved it.. thank you very much for this effort.. baby princess would also love it.

Nandini: you don't need to thank me mani.. I want you both smiling like how you both are smiling.

She said pointing at the frame which was Manik and Aarohi smiling. It was canvas of them. Manik kissed Aarohi face and kept it on bed. He cupping Nandini's face kissed her forehead and rested his forehead against her.

They were hugging each other and smiling staring the frame when Manik's phone beeped. He took his phone out and snooze the alarm which had at 3.

Manik : Jaan we have to pick Aarohi up.

Nandini nodding her head broke the hug and got down the bed. Manik too got the bed and shoving his phone back in his pocket looks at Nandini who was getting Manik's car out from the office bag.

Nandini: shall we leave now!

Manik : yes! You go and sit the car while I'll inform about us picking Aarohi up.

Nandini nodded her head. They walked out of their way. Manik went to neyonika's room whereas Nandini went downstairs.

Nandini turning the car was settled on the passenger seat and waiting for Manik to come. A minute later Manik comes out of the mansion and walks up the car. He pulls the door and gets inside the call. He puts his seatbelt on and turns at Nandini.

Manik glancing at Nandini started the engine and drove away. Manik turns the music on whereas Nandini rested her head on Manik's shoulder.

They soon reached to Aarohi school. Manik parked the car and looks at Nandini who was all ready to get out.

Nandini: mani I'm going to pick Aarohi up!

Manik nodded his head and smiles at Nandini who got down the down. He watched Nandini going inside the school.

Manik taps the steering wheel waiting for mother and daughter. His smile grew bigger as he saw Nandini coming carrying Aarohi in her arms who was babbling about her day.

Manik got down the car and opens back seat for Aarohi. Nandini made Aarohi sit then she taking tissue wipes Aarohi face which was covered with chocolate.

Nandini puts the seatbelt for Aarohi then sat herself on passenger seat. She looks at Manik who was staring them with smile.

Aarohi: papaaaaa..

Aarohi squealed throwing her arms to reach Manik but couldn't because of the seat. Nandini slapped her forehead seeing Aarohi screaming for Manik.. Manik smiles and waves his hand at Aarohi who pouts looking at Manik.

Manik : how is my baby princess day?

Aarohi looks at him pout to show she is angry with him. Nandini chuckles before unbuckling her seatbelt and coming out of the car. Nandini went Manik's side and opens the door.

Manik : Jaan what are you doing?

Nandini: let me drive  mani.. she will have angry pout whole journey till you don't gather her in yours arms.

Manik : Jaan it's okay! I'll drive the car.. you just bring baby princess at the front.. she will sit on my lap.

Nandini: mani.. you can't break the law for Aarohi .

Manik : and I can't let you drive Jaan.

Nandini sighed knowing he won't listen to her.. Nandini then opening Aarohi side door took her out and brought it to Manik who gladly took Aarohi in his arms.. soon as Aarohi came into Manik's arms she threw her arms around his neck and snuggling to his chest. Manik widely smiles and patted Aarohi heir with his left  hand.

Nandini kissing Aarohi head went her side and sat back on the passenger seat. Nandini putting her seatbelt adores father and daughter who was busy in themselves..

Nandini: mani drove the car.

Manik looks at Nandini patting Aarohi hair.

Manik : Jaan passed me chocolates from dashboard.

Nandini nodding her head opens the dashboard and took the chocolates giving to Manik.

Manik : baby princess look what I have for you?

Aarohi tilts her head up and saw Manik waving the chocolate. Aarohi squealing tries to snatch the chocolates but Manik raised his hand higher so Aarohi couldn't reach. Nandini chuckles at the then and rested her head Manik's shoulder.

Aarohi making grumpy face looks at Nandini who smiles at her.

Aarohi: mamma I want chocolate. Papa isn't giving me.

Nandini: princess sorry this is between you and papa. I'm not going to involve myself in this.

Aarohi looks at Manik who was grinning. Aarohi keeping her forefinger on her chin thought how to snatch chocolate from Manik's hand.. she widely smiled as idea hits her head. She gave puppy face to Manik then climbing little more to Manik's face hardly kissed his cheek.

Aarohi jumped back on Manik's lap unwrapping the chocolate wrapper. Manik had brightest smile on his face whereas Nandini was proud of Aarohi. Aarohi sitting on Manik's lap starts munching her chocolate whereas Manik starting driving to malthora mansion..

Through all drive Manik was all ears to his baby princess who was telling what she did in school. Manik stops the car and looks at Aarohi who jumps into Nandini's lap.

Nandini picking Aarohi up in her arms comes out the car and went inside meanwhile Manik parks the car and followed his ladies..

Two days later in malthora mansion. Aarohi was sleeping between her parents who was hugging Aarohi either side.. Aarohi flicks her eyes opens and stares the ceiling.. she turns her head to Nandini and tried waking Nandini up but Nandini didn't open her eyes. Aarohi shaking her head turns to Manik who was sleeping with his mouth slightly open to which Aarohi covering her mouth chuckles.

Aarohi coming out their hold sat on Manik's stomach. She then laid herself down on his stomach.. she felt Manik's arms around her body making Aarohi alert that Manik was awake.. she giggles and starts drawing patterns on his chest making Manik open his eyes..

He smiles at his bundle and pulls her to his face. He cups her face and kissed her forehead.

Manik : what is my baby princess trying to do?

Aarohi giggles and kissing Manik's cheek stares him with smile.

Aarohi: papa... I want to sleep hugging you..

Manik : come baby princess you never have to ask. Close yours eyes and sleep.

Aarohi bobbing her head like obedient princess of her father closed her eyes allowing sleep over take  her. Manik ruffles Aarohi's hair and placed numerous kissed too. He then turns at Nandini who was sleeping with Frown on her forehead.

Manik carefully pulled Nandini in his embrace making those frown fading it away. Both mother and daughter loves hugging Manik when they are sleeping..

Three hours later Nandini stirs in sleep. She stretched her hand in the middle of bed but find Aarohi but feeling empty Nandini jerkingly opens her eyes. Nandini was all panicked and turns to Manik side but wider smile appeared on her lips as she saw Aarohi clutching Manik's vest and sleeping with smile on Manik's chest.

Nandini caressed Aarohi's hair then bending down kissed her hair. Nandini also caressed Manik's hair and planted a kiss on his forehead.. Nandini smiles and picks her phone up from side table.  She saw few emails from office.

Nandini replying emails kept her phone side and climbs down the bed. She walks to cupboard and taking her essentials went to washroom.

Nandini after freshening up comes out of washroom when she heard Aarohi wailing who was trying to wake Manik up. Nandini kept the towel on couch and rushed to Aarohi.

Nandini: princess.

Aarohi sniffs and looks at Nandini who spread her arms out to which Aarohi immediately crashed it. Nandini took Aarohi in her arms and starts walking to washroom.

Nandini: good morning princess. Why is my princess crying?

Nandini wipes Aarohi's tears and kissed her cheek.

Aarohi: good.. morning mamma... papa... woh.. he get up..

Nandini smiles and puts Aarohi down near sink. She pulls stool and made Aarohi stand on.

Nandini: bacha papa is sleeping.. he will be up anytime.. come I'll make you get ready.. remember papa is taking his princess out today.

Aarohi's eyes twinkled as she heard Nandini. She starts clapping her hands and jumping on the stool which Nandini held her.

Nandini: bacha stop jumping, you can fall down.

Aarohi pouts at Nandini who wasn't letting her jump but she nodded her head as she understood what Nandini was saying. Nandini smiles and brushed Aarohi's teeth.

Nandini after brushing Aarohi's teeth splashed water on her face. Nandini took towel and wipes Aarohi's face.

Nandini picks Aarohi in her arms and starts walking out of the washroom.

Nandini: my bacha is going to have bath now.

Nandini tickles Aarohi making her giggle when her eyes landed on bed where Manik was still sleeping..

Aarohi: mamma.. papa..

Nandini: bacha you can play with papa later. Let me give you bath first.

Nandini took Aarohi into Aarohi's room. Nandini puts Aarohi on bed and starts taking Aarohi clothes. Aarohi took her tablet and starts playing some games. Nandini got the bath ready then comes out to see Aarohi.

Nandini: bacha keep your tablet side and come.

Aarohi listening to Nandini shuts her tablet and rushed to Nandini who picked her up and walks go washroom.

Manik opens his eyes and stretched his arms on bed to find his ladies but soon as he found it empty he jerkingly opens his eyes.. he roams his eyes around and found it empty. He was about to get up when his eyes fell on the door which was open and Manik understood Nandini took Aarohi in her room.

Manik sighing gets down the bed and walks to washroom.

Manan climbs down the stairs with Aarohi who was in Nandini's arms. They walked down to see raj and neyonika sitting in hall along with abhi.

Manik: hey abhi! What a pleasant surprise?

Manik hugs abhi!

Abhi : hey Manik! How are you?

Manik : I'm fine abhi! Where is baby girl? Didn't she come with you?

Abhi : relax man! Even I am here.. hello mini monster.

He said punching Aarohi's cheek who made face seeing abhi in her house that too early in the morning.

Aarohi looks at Manik who took her in his arms. She hid her face into his chest.

Aarohi: papa.. he pulled my cheeks..

Manik : it's okay bacha.. I'll scold him. Don't be upset. And you abhi don't trouble my baby princess.

Abhi : yeah whatever.. mini monster..

Manik glares him but abhi hugged Nandini.

Nandini: I missed you Bhai!

Abhi : I missed you too baby doll.

He kissed her forehead and smiles.

They all sat AMA got engage in talking when Manik felt tug. He looks down and saw younger than Aarohi boy was tugging his trousers.. Manik smiles and settling Aarohi on his left thigh picks the boy up. He caressed the boy cheek and pecks it.

Manik : how is my little champ?

The boy giggles hearing Manik making everyone smile expect one who was throwing  glares. The boy snuggles to Manik making everyone go aww on his antics. Manik ruffles his hair lightly and saw everyone admiring them.

In all these everyone failed to see one person verge to cry out. Manik felt palm covering his eyes..

Manik : baby girl! I know it's you.

Avni : how can you recognise me Bhai?

Manik: because I can.. Manik getting up after keeping Aarohi and boy on sofa hugs avni.

Manik : I missed you baby girl!

Avni : I missed you too Bhai.. I'm back now. You won't miss me too much.

Manik giggles and pecks her forehead.

Avni took the boy in her arms sitting on the sofa beside Manik.

Avni : naughty boy why did you run away? Abhi I'm telling I won't chase him again.

Abhi : avni why are complaining to me?

Avni : how can I forget your son has authority to make me run behind him like you? Right!

Abhi shut his mouth and avoided looking at avni whereas others giggles at abhi.

Manik : baby girl stop being lady don! Give me champ.. I'll handle him.

Avni : are you sure Bhai! He will trouble you.

Manik : he won't.. champ come to me.

Manik took the boy in his arms and starts feeding him the milk which avni was holding.

Manik : he is so cute. Baby girl you got worry unnecessarily.. look how he is drinking milk.

Avni : Bhai take his side. He loves troubling me.

Aarav is abhi and avni son who is just one year old.

Manik wipes Aarav face and kissed his cheek.

Nandini: mom is breakfast ready?

Neyonika : yes Nandini! We just need to lay it on dinning table.

Nandini: I'll help you mom.

Neyonika nodding her head with Nandini. Even avni went with them. Only abhi, raj and Manik was in hall playing with Aarav. They were so engrossed playing with Aarav didn't release Aarohi's presence was missing. Manik's phone rang breaking everyone's tranche. Manik handed Aarav to abhi and stood up to pick the call up.

Manik excusing himself received the call. The call was from office which was urgent. Manik ending call went back to hall to see everyone moving to dinning table. Even he walks to dinning table and was about sit when Nandini's question made everyone startled.

Nandini: mani where is Aarohi?

Manik : oh shit.. give a minute.. I'll be back..

Manik ran from there leaving everyone shock expect Nandini who was worried for Aarohi.

Manik climbing the stairs moves to Aarohi's room. He pushed the door only to see his baby princess crying hugging her teddy. His heart broke seeing her like that. Manik composing himself went to her and calls her out..

Manik : baby princess..

Manik sat on bed and tried touching Aarohi but she jerked his hand away.

Manik : baby princess I'm sorry..

Aarohi cried hugging her teddy bear making Manik helpless. He shouldn't have not down that. Ignoring Aarohi is crime according to Manik.

Manik : baby princess won't you give your papa. I'm sorry princess.

Aarohi tilts her head and looks at Manik with teary eyes. Manik opens his arms for Aarohi to which she didn't take any second and crashed into his arms. She hugging him tightly cried. She hates when Manik gives attention to others in her presence. She hats Aarav whenever he comes malthora mansion all just because he is given more importance than her. Manik whispers some sweets words to Aarohi. Manik broke hug and wipes her tears.

Manik : I'm sorry princess. Please stop crying.

Manik picking Aarohi in his arms walks downstairs who was just snuggles to him without exchanging any words.

Everyone saw Manik coming with Aarohi. Nandini rushed to him and looks at Manik for answer which he gestures that he will tell her later.

Nandini tries to take Aarohi but Manik held it close to his chest. Nandini sighing herself went to her seat. Manik sat beside Nandini with Aarohi in his lap. Nandini starts serving him whereas Manik was concentrating to pacify his princess whose mood was enough.

They all were having breakfast when they heard door bell. Butler went to open the door and welcomes the guest.

Nandini: kaka who is at the door?

Butler : Nandini betiya... woh..

Nandini along with others leaving their breakfast comes to hall and saw the guests. Manik didn't notice the guest as he was still near dinning table and feeding Aarohi.

Nandini widely smiles seeing them. She went to them and side hugged them. She then looks at beside the couple and shook her hand with the person. She ruffles the person hair.

Nandini: hey abeer!

Yes the guests were none than cavya and mukti along with abeer.

Abeer gave small to Nandini. Nandini looks at cabir.

Nandini: when did you guys come to London?

Cabir : last night Nandini! Where is Manik?

Nandini: pacifying his princess.

Cabir chuckles.

Cabir : wow Aarohi Manik Malhotra is back on jealously mood. I have made my great entry. Where are they?

Nandini : near dinning table.

Cavya and mukti met others too and moves his dinning table to see Manik feeding Aarohi who was showing grumpy face to Manik..

Cabir : Hello jealous Aarohi malthora!

Cabir grinned at Aarohi who snapped her head towards cabir. Manik surprisedly looks at cabir.

Aarohi:  my name is Aarohi Manik malthora but Jealous Aarohi malthora. Did you get that joker cabir?

Everyone burst of laughing seeing Aarohi shutting cabir's mouth.

Cabir : miss jealous Aarohi you can't change the truth. You're jealous!

Aarohi: papa... I hate your friend. Why is he here?

Manik : cabir can you stop troubling her?

Cabir : how can I stop Manik? Troubling you both is my job!

Manik : cabir I'm sure you don't want solid punch.

Cabir : absolutely not Manik.. am I right miss jealous Aarohi?

Aarohi raise her hand to pulls cabir's hair but before that Manik pulled her back.

Manik : behave princess.

Aarohi glaring cabir hid herself into Manik's chest while mumbling something which was audibly to Manik.

Nandini: cabir join us please!

Cabir : it's okay Nandini! We had our breakfast.

Everyone deserves a second chance. Nandini malthora is definitely mimi monster for those who tried to hurt her family but she is not heartless to see who has repent their mistake. If a person has repent of their mistake bottom of heart then Nandini malthora will give second chance. She is not heartless person to punish people who regrets over their mistake. Nandini made sure cabir and his family well settled in new country which was New Zealand.

They were staying in New Zealand thinking no one would find their location but once again Nandini malthora proved them wrong. Nandini's bodyguard had eyes on cabir family since they left from London. Few months later once they were settled Nandini sent letter to cabir and giving him second chance along with mukti and navya. She wasn't blind to see their tears the day they left to India.

She knew they regret but wanted something in return. She wanted them to live their lives without dhruv and Alya. She also dhruv and Alya didn't deserve them. Everything was explained in the letter which made cabir very emotional. Next day he booked flight went to London. He met Manik and Nandini who gave him second chance. They accepted cabir as family once again but things between took time to settle down.

Everything had their own pace. Things got better every year. Manik and cabir become friends again but there was still something stopping Manik which cabir didn't force. He happily accepted the friendship with Manik. He doesn't want to ruin friendship between with them.

Mukti, navya and cabir become part of malthora family in short time.. everyone deserves to be happy. Nandini was glad to see things settling the way she wanted. Mukti, navya and cabir has definitely become malthora family but they never stayed with them. They still live New Zealand and small businesses over there. Mukti has moved on from abhi. She found someone New Zealand which is unknown to anyone expect Nandini.

Everyone was sitting in hall and talking with each other when Manik looks at Aarohi who was playing with his thread around his neck. Abhi

Manik : dad mom!

Neyonika and raj looks at Manik.

Raj : yes Manik!

Manik : dad I have planned small surprise for Nandini and Aarohi. We are leaving in hour. We might come home late.

Raj : that's totally fine Manik! You three should spend time together. Even I and neyo going to meet one of our friends.

Manik nodded his head and looks at his friends.

Manik : what is your guys plan?

Abhi : we haven't planned anything yet but I was thinking to visit neela maa and Ashish papa.

Manik nodded his head and looks at cabir.

Cabir : well we going to rest. We are still tried so we haven't planned anything yet.

Manik again nodded his head. He then looks at Aarohi who had small smile when she was playing with his bracelet.

Manik : Nandini get princess ready. We will leave soon.

Nandini nodding her head took Aarohi from Manik's arms and carried to upstairs.

An half hour later Manik was sitting in  hall tapping his foot on the ground when he hears some giggles from behind.  Manik turns his head around and see his whole world. Nandini coming down the stairs was rubbing her nose with Aarohi's nose making both of them giggling.

Manik standing up and keeping his both hands inside his pocket with small adore his life. Nandini and Aarohi stops giggling and looks at Manik who was smiling. Manik moves to them and pecks their forehead.

Manik : I love you both so much.

Manik took Aarohi in his arms who wraps her arms around his neck.

Nandini: has mom and dad left?

Manik : they left! We should get going!

Nandini nodded her head and starts leaving to entrance with Manik. Nandini locks the door and follows father and daughter who was moving to car.

( Manik's outfit)

( Aarohi's outfit)

( Nandini's outfit along with a jacket)

They settled in the car. Manik starts driving the car while Aarohi bantering was heard in the car throughout whole journey. Manik stops the car and looks at the girls who sequels loudly seeing outside of window.

Aarohi: papa.. zoo..

Manik : yes zoo.. come let's get in!

They comes out the car. Manik was going to pick Aarohi up but Nandini didn't allow him.

Nandini: mani let her walk.

Manik nodded his head and held Aarohi hand. They starts walking side zoo.

Aarohi starts jumping and running leaving manan as she saw animals. Manik chuckles at her and ran behind her. Nandini took her phone out and captured moments of them.

They spent fours in the zoo.. they were heading back to home that's what Nandini and Aarohi thought but didn't knew Manik had another plan for them.

As Nandini saw Manik taking different route. She confusingly looks at Manik.

Nandini: mani aren't we going back home?

Manik : no Jaan! We are going somewhere else.

Aarohi: papa where are we going?

Manik : baby princess there is surprise. I can't tell you right now.

Aarohi puffed and turns her head back to window which she was enjoying seeing motor way. Nandini giggles at Aarohi and pecks her forehead. Aarohi was sitting in Nandini's lap.

Aarohi: wow! Papa this is awesome..

Aarohi exclaimed seeing the view.

Manik : did you like it princess?

Aarohi hugs Manik's legs and tilting her head gave him look to pick her up which Manik gladly picks her up.

Aarohi kissed Manik's cheek and smiled widely.

Aarohi: I love you papa.. I love this place a lot.

Manik : let's go in!

They walked inside. It was beach house.

( imagine something like this)

They walked inside the beach house. Manik kept Aarohi down who ran around the house. Manik stood there smiling when he felt Nandini's presence next to him. He looks at her.

Nandini: I'm very impressed mr malthora!

Manik smiles and hugs her.

Manik : come I'll show you around!

Manik showed Nandini around the beach house. At last he want to Aarohi room where she was jumping on the bed making them laugh.

Nandini: I don't wish this smile to fade.

Manik : Jaan that will never happen.long as I'm here my baby princess smile will never fade away. That's my promise.

Nandini clears her throat gaining Aarohi's attention who jumps down bed and holding Nandini's hand drags inside the room.. Aarohi starts gushing over the room while Manik smiled at them.

Manik too walks inside the room and calls their name.

Manik : baby princess Jaan.. who wants swim?

Aarohi: me.. I want.. but papa our clothes.

Manik : why to worry when papa is here? Let's go!

They were swimming under water obviously Manik had to handle Aarohi. She was sitting near the water dipping her legs and splashing water over her parents. They were having great time.

All day spent in peace. Nandini tucked Aarohi in bed and kissing her head walks out the room. Aarohi was adamant to leave beach house today to which Manik agreed to stay.

Nandini walks out of the room and walks go her room. She saw Manik lying on his back and staring the ceiling. Nandini changing her clothes climbs on bed and laid beside Manik who didn't have acknowledged about Nandini.

Soon as Manik felt Nandini resting her head on his chest. He wraps his arms around her waist and smiles. Nandini snuggles to him.

Nandini: mani what are you thinking?

Manik : thinking how our life was like rollercoaster.

Nandini: indeed it was mani but Manik we shouldn't be thinking past anyone.

Manik : how can I thank you whatever you did Jaan?

Nandini: you never have to thank me mani. I did what I feel was right.

Manik pecks her forehead.

Manik : I love you!

Nandini: I love you too mani. We have beautiful present mani.

Manik : indeed we have.

They both smiles and Manik hovering over captured their lips together. The night went longer for manan.. their giggles, moans and groan were heard.

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