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Manik's pov

Avni, you gotta be careful with your handle. I warned her where she did what she was doing for long. I sighed took a breath as I held the handle of her cycle, where she pouted for not getting what she wished to learn from me. 

Papa, nahi hora hai. She gave disappointed look. 

Hojayega, Baby pumpkin. Chalo peddle par per rako. I guided her by keeping her legs back to peddle. where she struggled a lot to handle her cycle her track. Not happening.

Papa. She gave disappointed look. 

You are not giving up until you learning this. Neither I'm leaving you. I said with a stern voice. where she rubbed her sweat from her long sleeves.

Ye Manik, bechari ko kithna pareshan kar raha hai. Leave her na. I gave Sanskar one standard look of mine. And he shut his mouth immediately sitting beside Swara and Smitha, who were doing same what he was doing.

And now Ms. Malhotra. Start peddling. I adjusted specs on my nose. Where she pouted adorably.

Now. I pressed my tone and she started her work.

Left. I said her while she was okay with her balancing. I was very sure. She gonna learn sooner. Very sooner.

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Papa, don't leave the hold on cycle. She yelled as started riding her cycle. While I pushed my hands in my pocket. Where I saw my little girl with proud. Who learned what she desired. But she was not still aware of it. 

Yeah, I'm holding, you just concentrate on your ride baby. I said her, as I felt the vibration in my jeans, I removed phone as I looked, everyone was awwing my baby pumpkin, who learned her cycle.

Yes. I was still on the phone when I heard Nandini's yell from background only to realize she was shouting our pumpkin's name in panic.

I looked behind only to see she was heading near the lake. Shit!!!!

I ran at jet speed as I held her before gets near the lake. Where I huffed a breath in relief. She will truly attract danger near her. I gave disbelief when she gave sheepish smile than being scared. She was one piece in the whole world, I say.

Ab cycle pakdo. Now start riding and I'm not holding you this time if you are going to fall. I warned her. Where she pouted but gathered her cycle and started peddling at a slow pace. I nodded at her back with a smile. Where Nandini was chanting to be careful with her. Mother is a mother after all. 

Where I was just behind her. As she started riding at a speed, surprising me. Where I knew my mother was back to me, in form of my daughter again. As said, she never broke her promise to me. Love you, Mamma. For coming back. Love you lot.

Mamma!! Avni hopped into Nandini's arms, where she checked her thoroughly giving one big lecture about careful stuff. Where Avni mimicked her back. Getting herself more screwed up by her mamma. These two girls have heights of craziness. Trust me.

Nandini, David ne call kiya tha. Just call him up. It's little urgent. I said to her as I sat next to Smitha, who was feeding Prathik from her hand, where he was munching and talking with Abhay, who was another side fed by Nandini.

David!! Avni hopped in excitement. How can I forget her friendship with her David? Which I'm damn jealous. Never mind. She is all my baby.

Mamma, I'll also talk with him. Avni pulled Nandini's pant, where both girls walked inside to talk to him.

David? Rahul uncle looked at me.

He was the one who looked after her when she was there. Her partner. A very good friend of her's. I added missing information.

What does she do? Rahul uncle asked me. 

Avya company ka owner hai. She is the biggest tycoon in Europe. Before I say Sanskar said him. Making me eye raise, how does he know it. When I clearly remember, I haven't said anything about her to them, neither kids have.

Tuje kaisi patha, maine tuje nae bathaya tha? I asked him with a straight face, where he gave his famous look.

I have ways my darling. He kissed my cheeks. Eww. I hate him for this.

Be a man, Sanskar. I said him sternly where others giggled at us. We won't change for good. He is typical girlfriend material to me. And will always be. In fact more than Nandini sometimes. And I'm sure she gonna kill Sanskar for same.

We all are going back to Mumbai. I announced them, where everyone's face fell immediately. But it has to happen. I don't like to stay in this palace more. Because this palace is just misery to me always. I lost many things in this palace. And I don't want to live more here and lose what I have already lost and got back.

Par? Sanskar's family voiced out. But stopped by Rahul uncle, who signaled them to stop. I noticed it but I brushed it away. I so knew Jaanu needs a lot of time to cop up. And the best thing I can give her is a small space of her own. And I don't want more mess in her life, which she already has a lot in her platters.

Everyone left inside to get ready to leave. where I sat on the same place like my dad. I noticed it but didn't say a word for same. I knew he wanted to say something but I kept mum for myself

Hmm. Are you fine? I heard from him. As I picked up newspaper to read. I looked him with a blank face. 

Yeah very much. I said him as I got back to paper again. 

I'm sorry, Manu. I looked him above the newspaper. But it didn't melt my heart anymore. I was no same Manu, who needed parents for himself. I'm Manik Malhotra, who can withstand without anyone. I lived my life without them and I'll. 

For? 

For everything, baby. I just chuckled dryly at the sweetest word. That doesn't make feel any good, anymore. I feel void now. In fact, a child in me died long ago, when I don't know the meaning of it.

Then be forever. I kept the paper on the coffee table as I got up from my seat.

Saab ko maaf kar sakthe ho, par mujhe kyu nae? You forgave everyone, but why not me? He asked me seriously. I folded my hands against my chest. Where he continued.

Can't you give me one last chance?? His eyes were glossy. But I was hard like a rock. Emotions are something I keep away from this man.

Ek chance doo Manik. He pleaded. And my heart didn't melt anymore. In fact, it will never melt again for him. The way it felt and broken years back. Seeing me not having any emotion. His eyes filled more.

Apne Dad ko ek chance dooge? I couldn't hold my small sarcastic laugh.

'Dad'. I quoted but laughed at him again. That word sounds strange to me from him.

Sirf papers mai. Tum mere dad sirf papers mai ho. Aasal mai mera koyi parents nae. One is dead and other is dead for me forever. My face hardened more. It sounded more worst than I expected it to be. But I felt an ocean of pain and hurt in that eyes of his. 

And I knew how that felt for him. As Abhay had shown me how it felt for any father. But I know he deserved that one. He deserved it. He can the best one for any but me.

Manu? His words and eyes hit my heart badly. That tone had a carve but my carving for him was much more than his years back.

Sorry, Mr. Mahotra. You can get anything you want in the world but my forgiveness. Because you don't deserve them. Like ways, I didn't deserve you as my father. I deserved better, who would think about his son a little unlike you. You are the meanest dad, who pushed and punished me for your satisfaction. And pulled me back just to get rid of your guilt. And I'm not your toy anymore. I breathed higher. This is not what I wanted. My mind signaled me to stop at the moment. As I saw tears kissing his cheeks. But heart had different plans. Trust me, I never can word it.

Maine apne life se kisi se ethna expect nae kiya tha jithna tumse kiya. Ethna wait tho maine kisi se abhi nae kiya, jithna tumra kiya. Kyu ki, you were my dad not others were. But you always made me feel hopeless. You broke every feeling of mine for you. Now at the very moment, If I want you also. My feelings are dead. My heart doesn't want you. I don't want you. The child in me doesn't want a father, I really don't. Because you made me feel being an orphan was better than having a parent. I better be orphan. A clear indication of stop popped out in my brain. As I saw him breaking down. But he heard me, He stood by with his tears. 

Ek chance bhi nae dooge mujhe? He asked me again.

Mera dil ethna bada nae hai. I muttered to him the truth where I could only witness tears from his eyes. Kash tum mera baap nae hothe, shayad mai tume maaf kardetha. Shayad???

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Hey!!!

That was an awkward man, as I pushed door behind me to close, where I could hear a giggle from the background. I so wish I can shut that. But I was helpless and top of it, I need to maintain my image, which probably good in front of the giant man in front of me. Who happens to be my father-in-law too. Shit! This is a worse dude. I wiped my sweaty hands on my pant. Where that idiot laughed at my condition. God! someone threw him away from me.

Hello Manik. He thrust both hands into his pockets as he gestured me to take a seat in his cabin. Where I was sweating in AC room, which can freeze any person but me. Manik calm down man. She is already your wife for God's sake. My heart said me. where mind giggled as none are aware of it. I could here evil laugh from behind. Can you zip that man's mouth for my sake?

Apne mujhe bulya? I was straight yet nervousness which covered up like a perfect act. Where one evil in the room knew my condition better than any. 

Hain. Kuch bath karne hai tuje. He said as he stood behind my chair as he kept his hands on my shoulder. That was warm and welcoming like always. I relaxed a bit. As I felt someone pressing my shoulder again. As I saw my friend for life. That smile of assurance is what I wanted. My buddy. Sanskar. My small brother. My stupid girlfriend of course.

Everything is fine, Buddy. He mouthed. And I can relax more than anything if he says that. And I don't know how I ended up having this best twins in my life. Maybe my good deeds paid me with them. The best.

Hello, my boys. I heard as Ashwini aunty entered in with her most beautiful smile, why didn't I  see, Nandini had her smile, Man. 

We greeted her back as she settled next to me. I passed a nervous smile. It was still awkward, I couldn't help. It was so much to me, though I knew them as my uncle and aunty. Things aren't that good when I know them now as my wife's parents. It didn't settle well in my system. I'm sure it was happening to them too. But they chose not to show it like me.

So?? I heard from the uncle, my head snapped only to see him on his knees in front of him. That was not new to me, he usually does that whenever he knows I should be fine after this conservation. And it will happen for sure.

So? I mimicked back. That sounds terrible man. He sighed. Well, I don't know what to do. I felt clumsy on myself. 

Manik. I knew this is it. I pulled uncles hand and made his seat in my place. Where he looked startled at my actions but I guess they knew it is coming.

I don't know how to start. For hell sake, it feels awkward to me. I'm sorry. I muttered. Well, I lost the filters I usually use in my every word with them. But I was not Manik Malhotra anymore but Manik, because it's not me here alone but My Jaanu too. I can't just let things go the way it is going. I want to settle things. I really want. But I also know it's not easy anymore.

Well. aunty left her words as she even felt short of words. I looked uncle, they still haven't get over what is happening around them like us. I looked Sanskar for help he just was looking at me. He was serious for a change. And I knew the reason. It's his sister. If anything can make him serious then it is her alone. He loves her lot more than he says. And I have seen crave in that eyes of his every damn time.

I don't know. Uncle sat hopelessly as his frown increased. He looked stress.

I don't know where to start Manik. Like I was searching her all world. But I couldn't see her around us. Why I didn't meet her once in a lifetime. I don't know my daughter was so near to me, On top of it I'm not able to digest what happened to her. I feel I was so unfit to be her father. She went through so much, and I was not there for her. His voice of helplessness and guilty and his eyes said his story better than anything. Well, I can't say more. I feel Nandini is one lucky girl to find father like him.

I couldn't protect her from that evil. If you and Raj would've not been there kya karlethe voh log uske sath.Voh apne saagi beti ko utna dard diya, kya voh meri beti ko chodtha???
Sochke hairan hojatha hu mai.Tears are all it was, I didn't have a voice to say something as a consolation as it never existed inside me. The thought itself shivers me always. If something would've more happened to her. I would've killed myself.

Uncle, I know it's not that easy. But try to overcome it because it's in past. She is all fine now. In front of you. What more you need. You got your daughter back. You, should be happy and celebrate it right? I questioned him, where smile tagged at last on my lips. Just because she is all fine. She is not in trouble anymore.

He is right, Rahul. See the best part, Siri is all fine in front of us. And see our dream will also come true, he will be our handsome son-in-law. Aunty clapped hands in the air with happiness. Damn, she acted just like Nandini. She is too Nandini. But I kinda loved it sorry blushed too. But I hid it immediately. Wow! Chance aaj bhi mera hath mai hai. I giggled mentally. Where I felt a sudden hard tap on my shoulders, which broke my happy trance with my girl. And all thanks to Sanskar. Who gave one standard look to my happy bubble. I pouted mentally. He is an Ass.

Mom! Don't start now. I heard from Sanskar. Where I know he was totally annoyed with the matter. I couldn't really point out, what was going on his mind. But I know that was really not good for me. Save me, if he is not my side, then I'm so gone.

Uncle and aunty were just staring at me, but my eyes were still fixed with Sanskar, he was not same, something was bugging him and I need to solve asap before he becomes Hulk. 

Sanskar?? I showed him my hands, he frowned anyway took my hand as I made him seat on the coffee table, he looked his parents and then me. He sighed to relax but nothing was coming handy to him.

What's up? You, wanna say something? I asked him. As he debated between his parents and me. In fact, there was some convo, which I really couldn't get which was happening between Kirolskar's.

I don't know this sounds terrible to you Manik. But!!

Sanskar. Stop there. Uncle's stern voice stopped him. 

Let him say whatever he wants to say, uncle. I will hear him. I assured them but I could feel knots of anxiety in my stomach.

Manik we need Siri in our home. Bomb directly fell on me. Damn, How dare he asks me to send my wife to their home when she has her own home with me. My mind wanted to yell at him but heart kept his learned patience. I let him complete. Even my mind was raging crazily.

I know this may sound not good for you. But I need my sister to stay in my home. That's correct. He sounded rude to me. Yet I let him, huffing breath inside me. Because when I lose god should help them. My anger doesn't see who they are. I mean it.

And why do say that? I kept my calm unknowingly. Maybe because he was my friend or maybe my girl was the matter.

Because we need her in our home. It's been so long we haven't been with her. I know she is not going take this easily until you explain her things in your way. Please send her to our home. Where she belongs. Please send her back. I could feel his pain and helplessness in his voice. He almost choked me with his words. Where he knows I can't back out. He knows the right chord to hit me often. Damn, never make someone as your best friend. Because they know you better than you know yourself.

You know you're asking too much of me. I can't leave without her again. Not again. Bohuth muskil se mili hai voh muje. I'm sorry, I may sound terribly selfish, but I can't send her. Selfish am I? No doubt I'm, just for her. I wanted to be. Anything but her. She is my selfish cause.

Bro, I understand. But you should also understand that we were away from her. It's been years. It's been years my sister wasn't at home. His Adam was popping out in frustration. He was highly maintaining his rage against me. Well, he was a brother, But I was her husband.

Sanskar, I understand what are you saying. But you please do understand that it's not easy as you are saying. It's not only me here it's her. She needs time to cop up. It's not very easy as you are saying. Accepting someone as your parents who show up someday and say they her parents, when she already has lived her life with her parents, who brought her up. Don't make things complicated to her. Give her some time. I'm sure she gonna balance things well. That was another point but my first reason was not to send her leaving me alone. Even though she wanted to live with them then what should I do without her. I can't even imagine my life again without her. It scares the shit out of me. It really does.

Es liye tho kera hu yaar. You explain her. And she will understand your words better than any. Teri haar bath manthi hai voh. I was badly getting his nerves so was he. I wish he was not my friend. One straight punch would've been answering to him. Yet I kept calm because somewhere his words did wonders.

Dekh, I know you don't want her to leave you. And she won't yaar. Thu jab cha hai usse dekne ke liye aaj. Kohi rokega nae tuje. He sounded more like her dad than her brother. Where her parents were more than the audience to the scene. 

Come again? Why should I bloody ask your permission to meet my wife? I yelled at him. Where the situation was taken care by my temper than me. 

Great! Just Great.

What?? They screamed at me. Then only I realized what I said. God! Somebody help me.

Where all I could find Sanskar glaring me. And his parents were damn uncomfortable. This is too awkward. This is not the way I wanted them to say this. Not this way. Blame that twin brother of my wife, who knows to annoy me.

I'm sorry. This is not the way I wanted to say. Umm. I chewed my lips. And closed my eyes for the blunder. 

I.I. I closed my eyes in nervousness as I felt their demanding eyes for the explanation. And I was out of the word. 

Super great!!

I sat on my knees again in front of them. And pulled Sanskar next to aunty. Who threw a look called bahar ha tu, tuje dektha hu main. I was damn sure he was not mad that I married his sister. But definitely mad for not saying same to him. He had big girlfriend issues with me. Where I should share everything. Annoying right, but can't help.

I didn't have any idea, that you were her parents. Surya dad aur Supriya mom ne Nandini ko. I mean Siri kabi ese feeling kabi anne nae diya. I was their son. So, getting a yes for us was not big deal to me. Because they used to trust me, a lot with her. And they knew I was going to marry her one day no matter what. Es liye unlogo ne muje already permission diya tha usse shadi kar ne liye. So, I got her married like two days back. Where I landed myself on the floor. Aww! Mama my jaw hurts. I held my jaw as I looked him.

Aur tumne muje nae bathaya. How dare you hid things behind me? Sale promise kiya tha tune sab bolo ge par nae. Ab bugthu. Man, that hurts. As I held my other jaw. These twins have terrible power to punch someone.

Sanskar chod usse. I was pulled by almost. I huffed a breath of relief. Ouch! I held both side jaws of mine. Mummy it hurts.

Tho dosth hai mera, dushman nae. I added he was immediately picked by the uncle as he was ready with his another blasting punch. Man! he is too impulsive. No, both twins are just another name of impulsive. Baas react karlo.

Kush hoja dosth hai. Es liye kaam padee hai. Warna thu, tho jantha hai. How bad can I be? Don't you know? He questioned me as uncle threw him on the couch. Where aunty massaged my jaw. where I gave complaining look to her. She cocooned me to her. She is better, man. Where I threw myself at her. She cuddled me like always.

Sale dek tho, sari tarafse adavntage hai tuje. Dono side se hain. Kohi effort bhi nae dalna pade tuje firbhi Meri Behan mil gayi. I'm so jealous of you. And trust me I'm really not liking it. He said like pissed of kid, which he was. And his jealous standout this time. He looked the most adorable baby. But trust me not more than my babies.

Hogaya? Uncle questioned both of us in a stern tone. More than enough to shut both of our mouths.

Mai kuch bolu? Sanskar bobbed like a baby. God, he is the cute version of adult babies.

Muje doubt hora hai, mai uski baap ya tum? His dad questioned him, which even I had in my mind, where he literally showed his white teeth. And his dad can't be mad at him anymore. Sorry, no one can. He has his ways always.

Now shut up and sit until I finish it. Got it! he showed his index finger, where he bobbed cutely.

My baby. Aunty said dreamily. This is what I call family. They had one best goal of family and none can bet them.

And Manik? He raised his eyes at me now I'm in trouble. I just adjusted more near aunty. You no safety measures. As I remember Sanskar saying that his dad as a licensed revolver in his drawers, which could be in this cabin also. And that can be a threat to me also.

Yeah, uncle. I showed him my teeth. And trying to be cute to melt him over the blunder I made, which is marrying his daughter without his permission. Well, I was not scared I said to myself. Only to hear a giggle of sarcasm from my mind. Shit! I was nervous.

Trying to be cute and innocent? He questioned with a tight smile. Which showed don't you dare to.

Yeah. Errm no. Man, this is bad. He never countered me the way he is doing right now. And I feel terrible for the same.

So, when are you sending her to our home? His face and posture showed nothing but seriousness. 

Here they go. 

I'm not sending her anywhere. Did you hear me? I questioned him back with my not so-courageous tone. He raised his eyebrows and my courage just melted. 

And why is that so? He folded his hands against his chest. Pretty looked like he was challenging me. Well, we both men lost our sanity because we are definitely not like this with each other. Especially uncle he is a calm and very patient man unlike me.

Because she is my wife and my wife will stay with me. I was one stubborn kid now and they didn't like it a bit. And I know I was wrong but my emotions didn't let me stop what my mind was saying. I knew they had right to take her home, in fact, she deserved to be with her parents. But what about me. How can I leave without her? I can't just imagine it again.

That only we know not any, Manik Malhotra. He gritted his teeth with an evil smirk. Man, I didn't like this argument a bit. Trust me, when I'm saying I mean it. Somewhere I was really doing unfair with Nandini. She deserved with her parents. Maybe she also wants to with her parents. Maybe she is carving for her parents as she missed that love, care and concern for them for many years. I guess she needs them. But!!

Are you trying to blackmail me? I asked him with a frown, where his face fell knowing very well what he did.

Okay fine. I will try to convince her if she wants to stay with you people I will send her, if not I'm not sending her away from me again. Get it. You better get that, uncle. My anger was out of control. And respect for elders went to the bin. As I got up from my place. I was damn going crazy and what will be Nandini's reaction. I'm sure she won't be willing to go anywhere but with me. She is truly not comfortable but God! why always me?? And now I need to convince her against of my wish and will. Damn! why should I always do this stuff?

Manik!! I heard them but I was in no mood to speak to them. 

They hurt me again!!

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I looked aimlessly at the lake, the memories are much more I can put into words to any. I find my mother here, whenever I go high in swing, I feel her pushing me from behind, the way she always does. I still remember that sweetest moment with her, in fact, I feel her here than anywhere.

What better place you can find when you want peace and mother? I lean to ropes of swing, as I swang high in the air, leaving emotions behind. I was just running away from them, what more I can do, just ran from emotions because there is no escape for me anyway. The more I ran then come more behind me. I chuckled sadly.

I wish I too had parents who do something for me. Why my parents weren't selfish for me? why my parents never argued with someone for my happiness? I wonder why? Maybe I didn't worth it. I feel terrible you heard me, I shouted at my mother mentally. I hope you hear this. You left me with the wrong person in the world. I sobbed badly. As I rubbed my tears, as I went higher and higher in the air. I frustrated and annoyed at the very same time I was hurt and injured. 

Ahem. Ahem. I heard from behind. I titled my head towards the person but that didn't stop me the moment.

Apne mom se complaint kar rahi ho? she questioned me, I didn't answer anything but turned my head to swing as she sat on the ground taking trees support from behind.

Does that even matter, she is no more. I said bluntly, however badly it hurts me, I never showed how badly I missed my mother to any. She meant something I can't say, anyone. I hate her so much for leaving me alone at the same I can't stop myself loving her even after listening what she had done to me. I guess, I forgave the person, who I couldn't really forgive in the first place. But I'm happy I did. Because I feel she deserves it, as she is with me again. Can I ask for more? when she takes care of me better than any. Can I?

So, kya bath hai, meri baby bear ko pareshan kar rahi hai? I looked mom, well, I forgot the person my maa left me with. She kept me with a person who can do anything for me and can go any extent to make me happy. Yes, I have my mom I don't give a shit to rest when I have her, my mom.

Nandini?? I sounded helpless and tired. Where she got up from her place as she pushed me from behind, making me, surprise. I immediately looked behind. A sudden emotion of happiness just knocked at my door. And it happens to be my mom. She made me feel warmth ness, which I just missed. She proved me every time no one can better than her. No one. 

And I'm definitely not orphan when I have her. She is my parent. How silly of me? To forget the lady of my life. My mom. I love her so much, Man.

Usse bechari ne kya kiya? Ja thak muje yaad hai, You went to meet Rahul, Right? She pushed me back, I smiled when I reached higher, Well, I missed this.

Hain. Un Milna gaya tha. I added to my annoyance, which knocked my senses back. Well, they badly pushed me over the edge. Now I don't care what they think about me. Do I? 

Hell No.

Sorry, Hell Yes. 

I do care for them and their feelings. Not because they are her parents, but because they are the people, who I admire a lot. Who showed me what family was and made me one among them. Most importantly they are the people who were there for me directly or indirectly. They were there. I can't simply forget about it just because they are asking me to send Nandini to their home. Can I? I can never. 

Huwa kya ethna naraz hogaya thu? She voiced out coming in front of me, yeah she knows me better, I breathed a relief, where I slow down the phase of the swing so it would stop.

Mera baap jo kam tha, ab uska baap ko bhi mujse Nandini ko cheena hai? I said to her with a frown, where I can feel tears in my eyes already. I can't take this again. I can't do the same thing, which I never want to do. I feel hopeless again. I feel so low and weak. I was not able to control my emotions. It feels like my emotions for years, which I stored are coming out of me and I'm letting it out without a thought. That makes me crazy about myself. This is so not me. Man! I should take a grip.

Arey meri baby. She hugged me as swing came to halt, I just nuzzled myself in her chest. As tears rolled from my eyes.

Sabko meri khushiyo ko cheena hai. I don't like them. I hate them for making me do, which I never want to do. I added more like a baby. Yeah, just like a baby bear does with his mamma bear. 

Baby bear. She kissed my hairs as she rubbed my tears just like I was her little boy of four.

Mamma, please do something, I swear I don't know what to do? But I feel its too unfair to her, she deserves her parents. But?? I left the line as she held my both hands as we started walking near the lake, as she stood next to me as we both watched the sun setting. But her hold on my hands didn't leave, I side hugged her, she passed a sad smile to me.

So, worried about your daughter? I questioned her. I don't want to talk about this. But I wanted my mother to be fine no matter what. Even it meant adjusting to my feelings too. When she can do so much for me then why can't I?

I don't have one, So there is no reason for worry, Manik? She answered blankly looking at the sun, yet her eyes had something else.

You know mom, you can say anything to me. I'll always listen to you just like you did to me. I squeezed her arms, tears just kissed her cheeks. And she hugged me by the waist. I rubbed her back. While her sob became louder. No matter what she was a mother, and she had alright to feel the pain. I let her do that. In fact, she needed this console more than any. Because her hurt and pain is nothing compared to any of us. From the day she had married my father all she did was compromise and adjustments, which she did without a second thought. And all she got was nothing but pain. I wish I could do something about the same. But she kept her happiness and love with wrong people. I can do anything but let any wrong person near her. She is my ever time precious. I can't let her deserve that pain. No matter what. And I can do anything for her. When I say I mean it.

I don't know what to say, Manik. I feel whatever I trust is just myth. I feel I'm the worst mother, who couldn't bring up a child in a way, it should be. Meri parvarish mai kahi kaami hoga?? es liye ye sab huwa. But I really don't know where I lacked? her eyes had just questions, where I felt heartbreak for the women, who is my mother too. I made her sit on the grass. I can see anything but not let her doubt on her motherly feeling. If she is not the best mother, trust me I don't know who can be in this world??

I don't know Manik. Mera naaseb ethna karab kyu hai? I don't know why I deserve this. Tum mere kok mai kyu payda nae huwe? 

Why did born to someone but me? Why? She asked me holding my shirt all I could see her broken self. I sat in front of her.

I'm always your son no matter what. And you are the best mom I can have. You did more than my own mom did. She can never be a mother like you. Because you are always the best. None can take your place. I wiped her tears and assured her with a forehead kiss.

And please don't think so low about yourself.

I really don't think so I'll be all fine with my normal self, even after my hundred attempts to end my life if you would've given up on me, trust me no would've fought against my demons. I would've definitely failed to fight with them without you. You were always there with my lows when I don't want to fight, you were there to fight for me. I guess no one can be better than you Mamma bear. You know I feel so blessed to have you. You are the most precious person in my life till date from my birth and always will be? 

And you're my mother and world should accept it. Period!

Saachi? she asked me with a pout amidst all tears in her eyes. I felt satisfied. But whatever I said was nothing for what she actually has done for me. She is an angel of my life. I guess without her there is no Manik Malhotra in this world. And that makes me delight in pride because she is my mother. My mom.

Mucchi mamma bear. I rocked her in my arms, and smile just touched her lips. I guess I can do anything for that smile of her's.

And about the daughter thing? I started she looked at me.

Lets' get you a daughter too. I added so that I can lighten her mood. I know she needs her time to be same, but that should not stop my efforts right?

Daughter? She questioned me in the puzzle.

Hain. Daughter. To my mom. I smiled wholeheartedly.

Only if you want? She nodded her head.

I need one. She smiled at me, I sighed that she is fine for now at least.

But you're getting two. I said with a smile. She gave a pointed look.

How about Cherry? I asked her, sitting next to her, her lips curved more than before.

I would be lucky to have her. In fact, it will be my fortune if she becomes my daughter, Manik. Her happiness had no bounds. She was mom's favorite, since the day she met her. Who always stood beside mom, holding her hand, while assuring I'll be fine always to her. Mom never gave up on my life just because Cherry never let her think like that. She had been my mom side for a very long long time. And she thinking no is a just imaginary thing to me. 

But will she say yes? She questioned me back. Where someone encircled their arms around my neck. I could only smile more.

Why won't I? We heard from Cherry. I ruffled her hairs, as she kept her head on my shoulders. I could never be less happy for this women. I guess, Even if I give my soul to her that will also be less to her. And today my respect for this women increased to a different level. Just because she made my mom happy. And I'm sure she gonna heal my mom in a better way, which we children's of her couldn't do. I'm sure about her.

Will you? Mom asked with the happiness of tears, where nothing more was different in my sister's eyes. They hugged tightly with happiness. I never saw them this happy. I felt happy for them. They deserve everything in the world. They do. 

These women deserved the best.

Aur main? I nibbed like a kid, where they opened their arms for me, I felt world's happiness in that. A moment of expression I couldn't express.

Aur main? We heard manly Raj Malhotra, who was standing with tears in his eyes. Well, I don't know what to say but I was neutral. Does he being in family matters to me or not? 

I don't know.

Of course, Dad. Smitha walked and pulled him towards us, he looked mom and me, where he was held by Cherry. He too needed someone, which could not be me of course. 

Aur hain Mujhe, mom aur dad duno Chai hai, Mr. Manik Malhotra. Bolo manjur hai ya nae? She asked me with a smirk and she knows she will get it because I saying no to her wishes didn't happen till date. If she wants both, I'm ready to accept them but she can't expect a good relationship with my father, which is never going to happen in this life. I will bear that man only for my ladies that's it. 

Deal!!

My mind and heart shouted at me. I could never be more grateful for that.

Manjur hai. If that makes my ladies happy? I looked mom, that tears of happiness made my so-called life very much. 

I love you, Manu. Where we had a hug, precise

A Family hug,

I never knew this, I could feel this emotions and happiness in this life. God! I had my own family, to whom I can go back. Trust me I felt Avni's words true at the moment.

"IF GOD IS TAKING SOMETHING WHICH YOU'VE NEVER EXPECTED OF LOSING, HE CAN REPLACE IT WITH SOMETHING U HAVE NEVER IMAGINED". 

I cried hugging mom, who patted my head affectionately. My tears didn't stop. Where Smitha was making fun of me.

Aww, crybaby? 

Mamma's boy?? She teased me while laughing loudly with my dad, who was smiling at us, I showed mom my complaining eyes, who was securely in her husband's arms, I felt she deserved the best. She did. I hiccuped in happiness. 

God! I have a family. I have.

For some reason, I felt my dad being my family or I picturing him as my family. Didn't stopped me or made me unhappy. But why? I don't know. I let go that but lived in the moment. I truly deserved that. My happiness. Why shouldn't I be? I deserved every ounce of happiness. I did.

##

Manu. I just hmm as I hang up the call, saying guards to keep everything ready for our leaving the palace. Where rest were waiting for us. But we took our time to enjoy our family time. Let them wait.

I suddenly become mean for no reason. God! Somebody help to get rid of these feelings. I felt this is not correct. Leaving everything on your emotion is the wrong thing you are doing because your giving control to your mind, which can't be right all time.

Be sane, Manik. I warned myself.

We, have an idea for your miseries? Smitha voiced out I gave a pointed look to her and dad, I felt they had some plans. Well, I had already filled them my talk with Kirolskar's. So, I was asking mom's help, because she is the solver of my most of the problems. And all she did was to look dad. That was kinda expected. But I didn't say anything. Because he is a shoulder where she can lean and cry, a person she looks for if she needs someone. And for hell sake, he was always there for her. I really don't understand their relationship. Sorry, I really don't understand my dad well. He is one tough nut to be. But I kinda have felt. He is in love with her, but he can't see that or accept it, whichever you chose because he can't get over my maa.

And can I know what it is? I questioned them as I slept on mom's lap without worries near the lake. Where tree was showering us with nice fragrant flowers on us. And it was a sign of my maa, that she is there for my happiness like always. That feeling was epitome, euphoria, pure and beyond any explanation to me. She was there to see my happiness too. And what more I ask for.

That is,

We gonna ask them Nandini's hand for marriage. Mom answered behalf of both of them, who nodded their hand. I immediately got up from my seat. And whispered only to mom.

I'm already married to her, Don't you know mamma? I cried in helplessness. Where she pulled me by side. Well, rest two gave the pointed look of suspicious to us, which we of course shrugged. I didn't share this news with anyone again. Except Kirolskar's. I did that by mistake in rage and dizzy over my frustration warna I just shared this with mom, beforehand. As I don't want someone come and tells her the same. I felt I shouldn't hide this from her. She deserved and had every right to know, I was married. And that's the reason, I said her long back.

I know 'that', but not everyone knows that baby bear. So, lets' do this. She rubbed her hands in excitement and we looked her disbelief. She had big fat Indian wedding in her mind just for me. Oh! No. Why me? I bit my nails for help but only to see other excited souls.

So, we gonna do this. This time we gonna go and ask their daughter? Ladies ready? My dad. Is he my dad. He looks alien to me. I rubbed my eyes to make sure to confirm was he, same. To my utter belief. He was the same person, who asked me to leave that girl because I don't deserve. But today everything is changed. Ayyappa aur kya kya numne dekna hai muje en ka? please bathna?

Very dad, Lets' get bhabhi to our home soonish. Cherry clapped her hands. Where dad nodded his head looking at her, I hope he heals too with Smitha's love. Let them forget that backstabber and give this girl all the happiness. I hope I did right with them. I hope.

Because my parents and sister do deserve a chance of happiness just like me. I'm fortunate and I don't want to leave them behind in it.

End of Manik's Pov

##

Third person's Pov

What the hell was that? Ashwini shouted two man's who was going deaf with every word of Ashwini, who was so done with these men and their impulsiveness.

Mom, Look we said what we wanted to say him? Sanskar tried to justify his actions and words.

Oh really, is that really a way to say something to anyone? She countered them back, she was hell furious the way they talked to Manik. She didn't expected such behavior from them.

Ashwini! Rahul tried to add words, but when she showed him her  hands, it was clear indication to just shut up, which both son and dad did quite efficiently. They don't want more trouble, which they already are in one.

Is this the way you intended to talk with Manik, Rahul? I really didn't expect that from you? her words said her disappointment on her husband.

To blackmail him. 

Jo ladka humre beti ke liye ethna kiya, aur uske badal mai, you blackmailed him. This is worst thing you can return to someone who did so much for us. She was badly ashamed how they dealt or treat with Manik, she wanted a peace talk with him, without hurting his feelings.

Her main intention was to ask Manik, to send her daughter to their home until she gets married to him. But this both men destroyed everything and now boy was really mad them importantly he was once again hurt.

I'm sorry Ashwini. I really lost my sanity. Rahul tried to cajole his wife. But all he got jerk and ignorance from her.

You made him feel same, Rahul. He felt lonely again. And again reason was your daughter's topic, whom you love so much and you think less about others. Don't you think how hurt he is? He forgave us once for leaving his hand when he needed us. That doesn't mean he will always. Don't lose him for the blind love you have for your daughter. 

Yes, your daughter means the world to you but don't forget for your daughter he means the whole world. And he is very important not because he saved our daughter, because he is our son. We should keep him also happy, don't forget that.

You better learn things and behave the way you should behave. Ashwini tried to put some sense to Rahul where he was ashamed the way he really behaved with Manik. He bowed his head down.

I'm sorry. I apologize for my deeds. Rahul stated.

You gonna apologize from Manik again. And you gonna talk to Raj about their wedding. 

You better make things good before I lose my calm. If not trust me I don't know, what I'm going to do with you two. She stomped her legs give one warning glare to Sanskar, who pouted adorably but for the first time, it didn't melt his mom. Strange but truth.

Dad? for Sanskar his dad is every solution.

I better get things in order. Before things go out of my hand. Rahul rubbed his frowns on temple, he got himself into a mess. where Sanskar looked his dad.

I guess, I got overboard this time. Sanskar added bitting his lips.

Congratualtions to you too, because I'm sailing in same boat here. Rahul commented sarcastically.

So, What I'm supposed to do? He asked him nervously, his dad being mad is equal that he is getting into trouble.

Go and apolize damn it!  ye bhi sikana hai tuje?? Rahul shouted at him, all one can see is Sanskar running out of the cabin. He really can't bare his parents getting mad at him. He should clear the mess sooner to get them back, especially his brother. he simply can't imagine a life where his brother getting mad at him. Anything is acceptable not his anger or silence. where Rahul planned a long sorry for Manik and manofy him like his own kid. In fact, he is.

I will make it up too you, Emperor. Rahul smiled as he got into work to please his another son.

En of third person's Pov

##

Nandini's Pov

I huffed a breath pulling out this troublemaker from the pool, All she did was to show me, teeth. And in next second, I was pulled into the pool. I glared her back, all she did giggle like a cute baby.

Wow! Just wow!

Where my baby boy played in the water, just keeping his legs in the pool. How cute and innocent he looked. And did I forgot to mention that Abhay Malhotra is scared of deep waters, Did I?

Mamma this is fun? Avni splashed water around her in excitement. She had craze about water just like Manik. Especially deep water or underwater things.

Yes. It is fun but Avni please come back to mamma, I pleaded my baby girl, who is so fond of water. As I called near me.

Mamma, please ten more minutes. She showed her teeth in glee. I can't stop myself to love that girl and her baby tantrum, it's like been ages with her. I miss my girl, who used to take many efforts to make me smile. The reason for my smile. I missed her beyond I can explain. 

Mamma, can we go back? I heard meek Abhay, who looked as if he is thrown into this swimming pool in our room. But he is all fine, it's just his phobia or in his words, his hate towards them.

Yes, Mr. Abhay Malhotra only after ten minutes. Avni chided him. She just loves to tease him. I could only roll my eyes at their silly behavior. As I took another lapse in the water. Man, This feels awesome. Forgetting world. And shutting everyone. And enjoy the moment and relax with most beautiful people of your life. My babies. I missed my life with them. 

Mamma. He cried like a baby. But I shrugged like always. Because that's the only way I could say I was not with him this time. Because some demons of our own should be dealt with our self and he should do his. And I'm very sure he is capable to fight against them. All he needs is little courage for himself and importantly a strong mind over his fears.

Don't mamma me. Where I held Avni's hand as I guided her to lay in the pool as we both faced ceiling. She is a brave girl, and I'm really proud of her. She doesn't chicken out, is what makes her different from other. I don't say she doesn't fear. She does but the thing is she can defeat her fear. 

Where he sat grumpily holding his guitar again, while he played some tunes. Which was soothing of course. As I and Avni played in the water, where splashing water on each other and swimming race was really not new to us. As we both swim talking and giggling at each other and teasing Abhay, in total forgetting time. 

It felt peaceful with them always. They are just my escape from reality. I forget everything when they are on my side. I could never thank them less. 

What's up, young man? I heard Manik who sat next to Abhay, who showed his grumpy face to him. Where Manik cuddled him in his lap. As Abhay filled Manik with his list of complaint against us, where he listened patiently and yelled at us fakely just to make his son happy.

Why didn't you join them? Manik questioned him again, where he pouted but didn't answer him.

He has the phobia of water. Avni added as she gobbled one big muffin into her mouth. Making all of us surprised at her. Manik giggled at her action so did we. She is a bundle of cuteness. where she showed her cute pouty face as her mouth filled with a muffin.

Aww, smile. I kissed her cheeks as she sat on my hips.

Aren't we getting late now? Abhay was back, I and Avni glared him, where Manik removed his shirt.

We have plenty of time. He dived into the water. Man, he is perfect at it. No doubt in that. The way his muscles moves in the water and make me ogle at the sexy delicious man with open mouth, which I realized when both daughter and her daddy closed my mouth. Where they grinned at me goofily. I pouted at them.

Aww, My Jaanu. He kissed my cheeks, I blushed at it. As they pulled my cheeks from either side.

Why so cute? They questioned me. I showed them my eyes yet they grinned more at me. Where Abhay was gaping at us. But didn't uttered a word because he will be the one who will be trouble if he does.

We all swam to another end, where Abhay was sitting as Manik pulled out the chocolate muffin and stuffed it in his mouth. Making me roll my eyes. Baap jesi beti.

So, he isn't coming in the water? Manik questioned him as he held his both hands, where Abhay eyes went wide, very well aware of Manik's intention. Avni clapped in excitement. 

No way, Leave me. But it was too late as he was inside the pool already because he was in my arms, where he sighed in relief. I glared Manik, who pushed me into the water without giving me time to think what was happening around me, and not before securing us in his hold. Where I dipped into the water with scary kitten Abhay.

As I was good at swimming I could really balance well Abhay in my hold in the pool. Where his hold on me became tighter in fear.

Papa. He yelled at Manik when we both reached above again. I hit Manik for his not so-called adventure with us. Where he pulled Abhay from his hand surprisingly but his hold in my hand never left, where his eyes still spoke fear of getting drown in water. 

Now come and sleep on water just like you do on your bed. I instructed him, where he clutched his hands tighter against us. where I and Manik already floating in the water.

Please don't leave me. He blurted out his fear, as we both started moving holding his hand. That is really surprising how he dealt with it. It's really not often Abhay coming out of his zone. It's rare. While we both didn't leave his hand.

This awesome. He said dreamily as he floated with us. Making all of us giggle as splashing of water from Avni didn't stop. She loved it to the core. Our babies looked happy and we can't ask for more.

Where we heard Abhay and Avni's fault on each other. Saying whose better, that's a different thing they started fighting in the water, That we had big time to pull each other way. But they sorted it soon by making peace. Their usual thing. They fight but it's only for few minutes and as they will seek it out sooner. Much to my relief. In fact, the best part about their relationship.

I'm so happy. Manik closed his eyes dreamily, the smile didn't leave his lips. That beautiful chocolate eyes twinkled with the joy of happiness. He is smiling without any of our effort that made me, please. My heart swelled in happiness, I forgot the world with that smile of his. I guess I can admire him for my whole life and I won't get tired of same. But I didn't know why was he so happy? But we all were happy seeing him happy and enjoying the moment with us.

This is what I call the family. 

As we all four floated in the water, leaving everything behind. 

Life is blissful at the moment.

##

Avni, Jaldi. I yelled at the girl, who was still singing in the bathroom holding hairbrush thinking herself as Selena Gomez, making all of us laugh at her except me, who is waiting for her to get out of the shower. But that bunny didn't have a mind of doing the same but to be happy and show tantrums at me, surprisingly I loved it. Maybe I missed her too much.

Mamma lets sing together. Avni pulled me under the shower, where I was drenched in the water again, this girl is crazy. I glared at her but she held my waist as she started singing again in the shower this time, Making me dance with her. That was insane, where Abhay and Manik recorded the in some videocam sitting on the bathroom slab, Where we didn't care about them.

As they joined us keeping videocam on bathroom lab. Where we threw soap water at each other. Making the beautiful and luxurious bathroom into one of the disasters. 

But It looked just perfect. I smiled whole heartily after so so long. It felt good.

Oh! Mine, Avni you are a disaster at singing. Manik commented at her, where she started her opera signing making all three deaf. 

Aiyyappa! Never say that to Avni Malhotra, that she is a bad singer. 

Because she is worst.

Shshs. Don't say that to any.

But that didn't stop her either any of us, as we shouted on top of the voice with her. For one worst opera. The great Manik Malhotra sounded terrible for the first time. Making all of us shocked just to make it up for his daughter. 

I kissed my all babies as we continued our so-called bath in a decent way. Note the sarcasm for sure.

##

Like finally you are here. Sanskar said as all four climbed down the stairs, well, I was getting piggy rid of Manik, as I wanted one from him. But I didn't think everyone will be seeing us. I was damn embarrassed to notice the tension between Manik and Sanskar.

Manik put me down. I whispered into his ears.

You wanted the rid, baby. Enjoy one. He smiled without any embarrassed, where I was flushed as everyone's eyes were on us. 

Mani, Everyone is looking at us. This doesn't look good. I pressed smile at my dad(Surya), who gave a  teasing smile. Nothing new. I was not really embarrassed with my parents but new people around me.

Are enjoying the rid? he asked as he made me sit on hip properly from behind.

Yes, I'm. but.

So, others shouldn't matter you. Am I clear to you? he questioned me. All I could do was nod, because he zipped my mouth with his best liners. While we came out of the palace. It was already night and the palace was shinning with lights everywhere. It looked beyond beautiful. This palace truly had charms. A beauty of its own. I fell in love with this palace. Trust me. Wanna stay here again.

Manik's attire

Nandini's attire

Abhay's attire

Avni's attire

Manik, Bus? I questioned him as everyone was getting on the bus, where our kids ran in excitement. They just need people around them maybe they carved for a family, which I couldn't see till date or they never mentioned what they neede from me. 

Hain, Many are there. So, I thought of bus rather than cars. He added nervously, as he talked with his guards, who were already ready in two cars.

So, chale, Baby. I bobbed my head while I hoped more into piggy rid, where he supported me well. I kissed my monstu, who blushed like a girl for a change. I clapped in excitement. The Manik Malhotra just blushed. Aiyyappa did you see that? Did you?

Aww. Manik Malhotra literally blushed. I said loudly in excitement. when my eyes roamed I totally wanted the earth to take me in. As elders looked with teasing eyes. I bit my lips.

It was one embarrassing day for me!

We both entered the bus. I thought he will be having difficulty while climbing up holding me but he proved me wrong. I patted his back in appreciation. He just kissed my cheeks making all red hue.

Manik Malhotra, tell me one thing did you ever heard a word called 'simple'? I gritted looking around. It was a most obvious question anyone can ask because he owns anything but simple. 

No. He giggled proudly at himself. I could only nod my head in disbelief. As I looked around mesmerized. It was one of the beautifully customized buses, I ever heard or seen. It was anything but simple.  Because bus means not bus always according to Manik Malhotra. Quicker you learn quicker get used to it.

Where is everyone? I questioned him being puzzled as it looked empty after our quick tour of the bus.

Upstairs. He said surprising me. There is an upstairs too. Wow!!

Where he instructed his people to serve food in upstairs sooner and look after each need especially for kids, which they nodded at him professionally, where one of the girls was quite embarrassed by our PDA. I just rolled my eyes professionally too. She looked down immediately than gawking my husband.

He climbed stairs, where we heard people buzzing around, I looked him with the amused smile, where he pushed door for us. I just gaped the place, where everyone was holding juice and having a chat about life.

Manik walked from one end to another end of the bus and I still being carried in the piggy ride. I just wanted to hide somewhere with looks I was getting. All youngsters gave teasing smile with wild hoots and whistles. Where elders hide their teasing smile, but it was not a proper show because I was getting what their face said. I hit Manik where he just chuckled at me.

I hate you, Monster. I said when he dropped me on the couch.

Kaafi heavy hogai ho. Please put down your weight. He teased me. He is so gone today. I hit him hard on his stomach and chest, where his laugh just made me madder at him.

Dubara moti bolo ge tho accha nae rahega, Mr. Malhotra? I warned him where he raised his hand in surrender, but he tried to hide his laugh but he couldn't. I so hate him.

Manik!!! He immediately shut his mouth.

Where he sat comfortably on another side of the sofa. I glared him. He just shrugged it off. How mean it is.

Soon food was served to each one, elders were talking around, kids were playing downstairs much to my relief. while younger clan were sitting around us. We were gossiping. Mostly I stayed out of it because I was not really used to this people.

Vishwas, Penthouse clean karwa de. Manik said him while having food, he bobbed his head. 

Penthouse kyu? I asked him while chewing food. He gave pouty look to me. He looked puzzled. I'm sure something is cooking in his mind. But I couldn't just point out.

Hain, I use it most of the time when I'm in the office. And it's been more than a month I been in office. So, I'm asking him to look after cleaning. He said without eye contact. Quite fishy it is. But  I shrugged it as many people were there. I will talk with him later.

So, Nandini how are you planning your business in Europe? Smitha questioned me, where Sanskar was making Swara eat her food, but I knew his ears were just here. Dhruvlya were downstairs with kids, startling everyone around. Quite interesting, Isn't it?

I hope they don't make something disaster downstairs.

Cavya were just having food. Where Cabir looked lost in his own world. In fact, I have seen him very less around Manik. The equation has changed, In place of him, Sanskar is everywhere. Like all around him. As if Cabir has been replaced by Sanskar. That made some uneasiness in my mind. Though he was my brother I was still not used to Sanskar around Manik. It was always Cabir to me.

I haven't decided yet. Excuse me. I answered her as I walked from there with an empty plate. And kept on a side table as I sat next to Cabir, who looked surprised at me. Its been too long I haven't had word with him. That's a different story in past. And even the equations too. We never went along. According to me, but everything was going in different chord behind me in the past.

Hey. I said him, he smiled at me as he stuffed more food into his mouth. Love for food, never replaced in his system.

Hi, Nandini. Umm Siri. That was awkward.

Nandini it is. I answered him. I don't know why I was still not used to that name. Where my dad (Rahul) just glanced at me. Fuck! I didn't want him to listen to me. I pressed my lips, he just nodded at me and turned his attention to Raj uncle, who he was talking with.

Trying to be comfortable around? he questioned me as he passed me chocolate ice cream. My eyes literally twinkled. Yet I kept control as I took them with meek thank you. Not grabbing like a desperate baby.

Very much. I said him.

So, wanna escape? he questioned me looking at Sanskar, who was already looking at us. Wow! 

Can you do that? I retreated back. He patted my shoulders as we walked downstairs.

Your brother gonna kill me. Cabir added as I gave final look to Sanskar who was ready to get up. But one look from dad, he sat on his place grumpily. Possessive much. I find it cute at the same time annoying too.

Yeah. I believe somewhere. I sat on of the couch, where he sat another side. As kids were watching some Disney movie along with cuddled Dhruvlya. Cozy much. Impressive, Makeup kit got her prince charming in Dhruv, is really I couldn't believe till date. Yet, I need to digest. I hope I don't snap that woman. I really don't want that when her daughter is very near to my family. I really don't want any ugly fight with her like in past.

They are very good people Nandini. I'm sure they will give your time. But I can't promise same from your brother. He is very impulsive.

Are you trying to fill my sister's ears against me? I don't need to look back because talk of devil and devil is here. I gave a sorry look to Cabir he just patted my cheeks affectionately.

I'm not trying but I'm already doing it. Cabir added mischief somewhere I get it Sanskar and Cabir don't go along. It didn't look like cold war but it is silly banter for sure.

Will you stop eating so much ice cream? He pulled out a bowl from my hand. I looked my empty hand and pouted in displeasure and I finally glared him.

What? Kal se ethna ice cream kahi ja rahi ho? He looked pissed of. He is a doctor doesn't mean he should count my eating of ice cream.

Get my damn ice cream, Mr. Kirolskar. I yelled at him where everyone in the place just looked at us as we both are grown with two horns. But that didn't stop us.

I tried to snatch the bowl back. But he adamant not leave that bowl, where we started pulling game of ice cream. Where it ended up on the floor.

Aww. My ice cream. I cried at its downfall. It hurts man.

Maniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

I shouted loudly making everyone deaf. You can't blame me I lost my ice cream just because of this jerk. but I ain't leaving him that easily.

What the .? Fuck off? As Manik immediately picked me up before I make my so-called brother bald. I so hate him already. I really do.

Nandini, calm down. It's just an ice cream. He made me sit on the couch, where I was ready to pounce on Sanskar again, who was already under Manik's Z security. Damn! I hate that scene.

IT'S JUST NOT AN ICE CREAM, MR, MANIK MALHOTRA. I yelled at him pressing my every word. where he closed his ears already with others. I was so pissed. My mood is already terrible and they speak shits.

OK, I GET IT.

IT'S JUST NOT AN ICE CREAM OF YOURS. IT MEANS THE WORLD TO YOU. I GET IT. 

I WILL GET YOU ANOTHER ICE TUB. NOW PLEASE CALM DOWN, MY LADY.

He shouted back as if I'm the small kid who doesn't have understanding skills. I pouted badly, where he hugged me instantly to make my mood as he asked his staff to get one ice cream tub for me. Where my eyes literally shined in happiness.

And ask him to stay out my ice cream matter, If not I doubt he will be having one hair in his scalp. I ordered Manik, where everyone gaping at me. As if I care. where everyone controlled their laugh.

Should I repeat it, Girlfriend? Manik pressed his tight sarcastic smile to his friend. When I checked back I was his girlfriend, not any. How dare he address someone in my name.

Hello, Mr? I knocked his chest as he placed the tray of ice cream in front of me. Though I was so pleased. But I wanted he does not call anyone in my name, which only has my right.

I'm your girlfriend. Not him. Get it. I gritted my teeth. Where I gobbled one big spoon in my mouth in happiness. 

Yeah got it. Manik sat next to me where rest settled downstairs after a quite good show of us.

Nae muje ek twin kaam the, aur ek pair add hogaya. Aiyyppa bachalena muje. I heard Manik's complaint to my dear aiyyappa under his breath.

I heard it. I smacked him by my elbow.

I wanted to. He whispered through gritted teeth.

Ahem. Ahem. I heard him again, but only to melt as he looked all cute. Aww! my brother looks so cute, Aiyyappa. Where he said sorry holding his ears. I looked Manik, who nodded his head in disbelief.

He looks cute and adorable. Mera dil bhi ice cream tara pigl gaya. I muttered to Manik, I said with dreamy eyes. where I gobbled another bite of ice cream.

Not more than you. He kissed my cheeks, as he pulled me into a side hug.

I'm still waiting. He was back. 

Chalo maaf kardiya. Tumbhi yaad rakoge. I patted his shoulders, where he flashed his pearls to us. But what he did next was next to impossible for me to think.

Bro? he literally sat on my lap making everyone gap but the show of his just zapped me for a second.

What the hell? I yelled at him. but he sat more comfortably encircling his hands around my neck, where Manik was just looking at us in with jaw ajar.

Kar kya raha thu? Raja uncle asked him standing in front of us. All kids were laughing at us. But man he didn't have anything to do but to just sit on my lap and wait for Manik's response.

Man, Are you gone insane? Surya dad said him loudly. But the Mr. Twin was just waiting for Manik's response alone as he cared others less.

Manik, Bro? Sanskar tried pestering him. while he was leaning almost on me. I honestly didn't know how was I balancing him on my lap. Well, I never made Manik sit on my lap. Where younger clan started laughing at the scene. Embarrassing jo kam the, ye bhi add hogaya. Aiyyappa. Ye kya kar rahe ho?

Manik? I pulled his shirt to get his attention. He was damn heavy.

He is heavy. I muttered him, where he hides his smile as he turned his head back to TV. Aww! how mean is it?

Bro? Sanskar tried to get his attention. But in vain Manik gave him damn.

Will you get up, Are I'm gonna show you off down without a second thought. I warned him with gritted teeth. He pouted at me.

Apne bhai ke liye ethna bhi nae kar sakthi hai? Maine kithni baar utya tuje bacchpan mai. I never complained about that. Voh alag bath hai, You don't remember. So, it's your turn to bare me. Now bare me. I have better things to do than explaining things to you. I just gapped at my so-called brother. I glared him, in seconds he rolled himself on the floor holding his butt. where none couldn't stop laughing either me. 

Voh bachpan tha. Na tum baby ho na mai, that I pick you up and make you sit on my lap. I said sternly yet giggle escaped at the scene.

Mamma. Sanskar showed his hands complaining at me. He is such a baby. My mom just nodded her head as if it wasn't not new to her, my dad was just enjoying the scene. For the firt time I saw him smiling. And I felt very good about it.

No one cares for me. He started his fake wail, while I sat on my place seeing his drama. None really came to his rescue. While I looked Manik, who was already seeing our banter.

Bro? He sat again on my lap making me gap at him. And his guts.  Manik couldn't stop laughing at us. We mad a bad face as Sanskar hugged me tighter. I felt sudden warmth, which I was neglecting from so long. I couldn't really cope up that feeling maybe I just. Don't know. How to name it.

Manik sorry na. He poked Manik's chest for his attention, which he eventually got it.

Please naraz math hona. I don't like when your upset, when I'm the reason. I feel terrible. Don't ignore me please. I can bare anything but your ignorance. And you very well know how impulsive I'm. Please pretty please, Manik. I'm sorry. I looked Sanskar and Manik only to see them hugging squeezing me in between. What the fuck is happening here? Can you explain me here? I wanted to shout and ask but they didn't leave me as they pulled me into their hug again.

I can never be mad at you more than few minutes, You duffar. They squeezed me in between. I couldn't breathe. 

That's my darling. Love you. He kissed Manik's cheek. Making me cringe at their  bromance.

Eww Sanskar, be a man. Manik pushed him away from him. I glared them but they just hugged me in return. I hate their bromance.

##

Manik, get up. I patted his cheeks, where he slept on my lap hugging my waist, as I continued to see the movie with everyone. It was not that awkward, but it was peaceful being around people, who I don't know about two days back. In precise my parents. They gave me time to adjust myself to them. They didn't pester or force themselves on me. That was the best part. If not how mad or crazy I would be only my aiyyappa knows.

Let me sleep. He muttered and closed his eyes again. 

Manik, get up we reached. I said him lovingly. He peaked at me giving his loving smile to me he got up.

Finally like finally he got up with drowsy eyes and messy hairs. He looked anything but sexy messy model, as he stood up to relax his muscles. where I chucked my thoughts before I embarrass more for the day for checking out him. 

I soon collected my things from Smitha, who gave final smile, as I hugged her with a small thank you.

I walked to kids, who was already attended by Manik. He was waking them up but they were in no mood to get up.

Abhay please get up. Manik cajoled him, all he did was to flip into Neyonika's aunty waist. Manik looked at me.

Baby, please get up. Let's go home. I sat on my knees. Where he looked at me.

I'll go to daddu's home, Mamma. Love you. Bye, bye. He immediately turned around and slept peacefully.

I looked Manik, who looked me back. These kids are too unpredictable.

Pumpkin. Manik tapped her while she slept next to Mrudula on the last couch. She is one heavy sleeper. I hope she gets up.

Avni, get up. I tried to wake up. she did, much to my breathe.

Come let's go home. I showed her my hands.

Abhay? She questioned me back.

He is going to his daddu's home. Manik told her.

Then, I'm also going. Bye.

She slept back saying so. I looked her and Abhay. Damn! sure they made up a plan to stay in there. I nodded my head in disbelief.

Chalo, they made up plan. I'm sure. I nodded my head at Manik's words. 

Manik and Nandini why don't you come home? Even kids are staying there na. Neyonika aunty added. She desperately wanted us there. I looked Manik for an answer. I don't know whether I wanted to go or not.

No, mom. We are going to our home. Bye. He kissed her cheeks.

Manik pulled me along as I bid bye to everyone. In fact, I sighed in relief. I wanted anything but to stay with anyone. Yes, I knew I should come out of this zone. But I was helpless as my feelings and emotions are ditching me.

##

I counted stars in the sky as I missed the count again. I pouted but started doing it again. where my mind wandered everything but counting stars. 

Where we both slept on the terrace for change, like years back. As we both arranged mattress and duvet and pillows. A date on our terrace, where our surrounding was stuffed with some snacks and soft drinks if we feel hungry. Of course MR. Foodie was all time hungry. He ate everything, even when he said he was clearly not hungry.

I make it point to prepare everything homemade and most importantly healthy, which could keep him in diet and don't affect his health anymore. 

What are you thinking? I heard from him as I turned and cuddled to him.

Thinking about everything, which is beyond my reach. I said him as I nuzzled into his chest. Where he tucked my hairs behind my hairs, as he kissed my temple lovingly. I felt the warmth.

Then don't think about it, let it be the way it is. Just go with the flow, Jaanu. He said me.

Saying it is easy doing it is very difficult, Manik. who knows it better than you? I said looking into his eyes.

I know. Things are really overwhelming you. But trust me I know you'll cope up with it becuase I'll always be your side. He said as he combed my hairs. I closed my eyes. That's all I need. Him beside me. I'll face any storm just like I'm doing from yesterday. If not him what would've I done. I really don't know? I feel useless without him. Without him I can't function sane. He is my solution for my every problem. When he is there, I don't need to worry about anything. I mean anything.

Overwhelming is not even word. In fact, that word can't define what I'm feeling, right now. As tears escaped from my eyes in helplessness, guilt, pain, hurt. Some feelings I can't even define. Everything was too much for me. It was like all storms of my life came and crashed me too badly without giving any time to react for any, I don't know what to believe and what not.

Hey, Calm done Nandu. He hugged me tightly. I sobbed into his bare chest.

That's not even my name, now. Thanks, To so-called drama behind me. I added more. where he looked helpless.

Shshsh, Baby. He cocooned me into his lap, while I started sobbing badly, where he let me do whatever I wished. As he kissed my face often until I calmed down.

Done? He questioned me as I rubbed my running nose to long sleeves of my shirt, which was of course Manik's shirt. I nodded my head.

I know it is very difficult for you to adjust in between situations and people. But I'm sure you are my strong girl to prove the situation that you are stronger than them. Isn't it? He was trying to explain things to me. As tears started flowing from my eyes. I couldn't stop myself. I don't know for which reason I was crying now. 

Now, That's terrible I know.

Now why are you crying? he questioned me helplessly. I was package of surprises to him always. Where I looked at him hopelessly.

I don't know. Baas rona araha hai. I said him like a baby. where he just hugged me tightly. And kissed my top of the head.

I love you. He whispered in my ear. I looked him with zapped expression. I didn't expected that at least, when I'm talking shits and feeling shits.

What reply nae karogi muje? You don't love me, Jaanu? He questioned me back as if nothing happened. I looked him with blank eyes but his eyes had anything but love for me. I don't know how lucky I'm to have him, even after so maby disasters he faced just because of me. He still loves me. What I did to deserve to have him. What? I don't know.

I don't have anything to say you. But all I wanted to say is I love you yesterday. I love you today. I love you tomorrow. Forever.

I didn't loved anyone like I loved you. So, accept me the way I'm. Because I can't think anything beyond you. I know I have made mistakes and I may do it tomorrow also. Please punish me but don't leave me. Or make me leave you. I can't think my existence without you again.

I have struggled a lot without you. My life may look cake walk to others but it wasn't without you. So, please don't leave me. I know I'm stupid, I'm impulsive, I'm ridiculous sometimes. I make things messy. I irritate you a lot. I made you cry so much. I have become reasons for your tears. I broke my promise for you. I have hurt you. I broken your heart and soul badly. I didn't keep up myself as good partner for you. I blamed you for everything, which you haven't done. I'm bad. I know. But please don't leave me. I promise I will make it up for you. I'll balance everything if your beside me. Please I'm sorry.

I couldn't stop myself saying this to him. Where my head was bowed down in shame for what I've done. The guilt was suffocating me too badly. I know I've broken someone's heart, which perhaps was mine only. I was ready to mend them. I'm ready fix them back, if he doesn't leave my side. 

So your just sorry about it? He retreated back as he wiped my tears and kissed my eyes, which did nothing but let go my tears as he sucked them with gentle kiss. I just pushed myself more into him. As I held his hands in mine.

Yes, I'm just sorry about it. This time he wiped my running nose with small hanky which he brought along with the pillows. I didn't know why he took them but I know why now. I showed him eyes he just smooch my lips taking his own time.

So, you don't want my forgiveness? He looked into my eyes hopefully. I just kept my hand on his cheeks and gently stroked them. As his eyes talked me millions of words which he couldn't speak. I kissed them.

I won't ask you to forgive me. Because I don't deserve that. Forgive une karna chai hai, jeen logo ne usse kamaya ho. And I haven't earned one yey, to ask your forgiveness. I kept my chin on his head as he hugged me tightly. While he kissed my chest, I closed my eyes. In a sigh.

Earn it, Jaanu. I want us to get back the way we were. I want to become same Monster Manik of yours. And I need same Angel of mine back. I need us back. I need us the we were with each other. He hugged me tightly as I rocked him in my arms. While kissing each other didn't stopped from either of us. It was one of the way when words isn't enough for us. I love the way we were now. Heart to heart talk. Little make-out. It feels like we just knocked our past life, which was just blissful.

After that everything went into beautiful silence. A peaceful silence where our soul talked each other than us. We were just observing each other's presence thinking about each other, doodling on his chest. He holding my hands and playing with them. Kissing each other, randomly come close and hug each other. Counting stars continued without a word between us. It felt nothing but wonderful moment of ours.

Nandini? I heard from him again. I just hmmm as I continued looking his favourite stars. Asking them how was my Manik without me. It's like routine to me now from years after my departure from here. Whenever I used miss him. I used look at the stars and say to them to take care of my Manik. I know silly me. But it was only way I could communicate with him. As if they gonna pass on my message to him.  How foolish I was? Why didn't I called him once? Why the fuck I believed that traitor, who called himself as my best friend. And stabbed me from behind. I never expected that from my friend. Now guess what, I should believe it.

What you thought about your parents? He asked me holding my right hand in his left hand. I just looked at my entwined hands and then him. He had big question mark in his face. As he is in big trouble.

I seriously don't know, Manik. I feel blank now. I don't want to make them feel bad. But I'm trying.

I don't know out of nowhere I get to know I'm adopted child of my parents, who I was thinking and believing as my real parents, who showered me so much love that I still couldn't believe that I wasn't their own flesh. They really love me like their own daughter, Manik. I can't hurt them.

But other side reality of my life is I forgot my real parents. How mean is that? It's totally unfair to them. I was living so happily without knowing I left my parents and brother behind me, who were crying for me. I don't know. I feel I don't fit to any relationships. I just failed in every relationship. I couldn't be what everyone expected me to be. I feel so sick about myself. I hate myself for this. I rubbed my tears roughly as I sat on mattress looking at sky. But my tears didn't stopped. I started hating myself unknowingly.

Where he hugged me from behind. I just cuddled into his chest as he started placing wet kisses on my nape. I just closed my eyes with sudden kisses, which was making me shiver in my spine. Where he jerked me immediately to his lap.

Then what are you supposed to do? He asked huskily yet he started undoing my buttons. Where I gave him access the way he wanted from me.

I should mend them too. I should equally love them and make them not feel void in my presence. I added, where he threw my shirt far way from our sight. I looked into his eyes. Where there was love and passion towards me. That made me suck my breathe. That eyes were one intimating one, with ocean full of emotions, which I could read in them.

Then mend them too. Give time to your parents.

I don't need to explain anything more to my Jaanu. She is very smart to balance with her parents now. Right? I could only bob my head.

Will you be there with me? And tell me if I'm doing wrong? I asked him with fear. Where I doubted my capabilities to please someone what if I hurt someone. I don't want that.

Yes, of course. The way you will be there with me, to say if I'm doing anything wrong. I nodded my excitedly. I can't wait us to get back.

I felt lighter now. Sharing with him made things easier to me. Though things are same around me but he made me stronger to face that situation and win back what's mine, now. As he had solutions for my every problem.

I hugged him tighter this time in happiness.

Tumra Bina mera kya hota, Monstu? I pulled him near me as I kept my lips on his without moving them. I was just looking into his deep passionate eyes, which said it's desire and love for me. I kissed them tenderly and kept my lips back on his.

Kuch nae hotha tumra. He smiled mischievously only to feel his hands moving towards my lingerie hooks. I looked back into his eyes again, which were seeking my consent, I could only smile in return to him.

He removed them in jiffy, where I felt coldness hitting my bare body. But I shivered looking into his intensive eyes, which were looking me beyond my body. He was seeing my naked soul. I felt very shy. Because he was reading me with his own soul as I felt warmer in his arms.

He moulded my twins as I arched myself giving more access to him. Where his kisses were too wet and too long. As if he wanted print them on my soul, which he was doing very efficiently. I felt blessed to be treated so gentle and special in his touch. All I wanted was more of it. Though my stomach was flipping at his mere touch. I was losing myself in him and his passion. And I wanted everything of that. Even it is too overwhelming to me.

Where he carried me in bridal style to our room and gently threw me on our bed, where he joined me after decreasing AC to the lowest. I sucked my breath as his mouth got attached to his desired place. Where I breathed a pleasure in every breath of mine.

Where he sucked and nibbled and got what he needed from me. While I submitted myself to the man of my life, where he showed me anything but pleasure in his love. I could only feel his love deeper than before. I felt most luckiest woman to be loved by him.

Where I meet him in our world, where it was just us and love of ours. No one. Just us.

Life with Manik is more blissful than anything.

##

I cuddled to him when it was almost dawn. The whole night was surely not enough for us. We wanted more.

Where is Mukthi, Nandini? He kissed my knuckles. While I doodled my name on his chest. Where I slept completely on him after my rid on him, which he let me do at last when he was too tired after our night workout and of course he just needed himself inside me. I let him because I needed the same.

There, where she should be. I kissed his jaw, while I slowly started riding on him again, where he groaned as he held me more near to him to get access to his stuffs.

I know you won't say me. But be careful with that woman. I don't want you or Rahul uncle to get into trouble. So, just be alert with her around you. He started sucking my nipples. I just pulled him more near to me as I increased the pace of mine upon him. All he did was enjoy the pleasure of heaven with me. Not to forget his never ending smile from yesterday made it more delightful to my heart.

How do you know? I took help of.. I didn't know how to address him. I looked Manik. As if knowing my feelings

Your dad. He added to lessen my miseries.

Yes, my dad. It sounded strange but felt so correct to call him like that. As if he is just made for that name for me.

I have my ways. he smirked at me as he bite my nipples hardly making my milk ooze out. I just looked him surprisingly. Where he just sucked them like a baby does. I bite my lips to control myself but ended up moaning at highest.

And the way is your brother, Sanskar. He was no mood to get less milk out of me. Where he just pinched them badly. Making it hard for me. It painful pleasure to me. I just hissed when sucked them too harder making it all red. I so wanted to stop him but I couldn't because I wanted more of it. It was wonderful pain. A sweet pain. Which I don't wanted to miss out.

Baby, Faster. He muttered as he left my nipples after he was done with sucking, nibbling and biting them. Held my ass so that he gets what he wants from me.

I just followed the way he wanted, where we ended up coming for each other several times. I felt too hot, whenever his hot seeds cum inside me. I felt him inside me. Strangly I felt too good that I can't even explain. I felt complete again. Where I fell on him, as he gently held me with care till I relax with him with some gentle and sweet kisses.

You were so gentle tonight? I said with a beautiful smile satisfaction where he grinned more taking my swollen lip in his. I let him take lead again.

Because I needed you to feel my love. Did you felt my love? He looked answer in my smile. I kissed his mole. And sucked them harder.

Yes. But I love more Monster Manik on the bed than gentle Manik. I confessed bitting my lips. Where he just smiled at me in boyish grin. I just blushed badly at my words.

I love the way you said that. But don't worry you gonna see Monster Manik on bed now. Ready baby?? It was like I gave him wonderful offer of life, when I'm not prepared. Where My eyes just widened in shock. We gonna do more what does he eat that he has so much stamina in him.

Are you serious?? I looked his eyes, which spoke seriousness of his. Where my mouth went 'o' shape.

As much as I fucking you the whole day. He muttered seriously making me shudder with the thought also.

Let's start. He threw me aside gently. He came up again in swift rubbing his hands in excitement.

I just don't want to start, but I have something to say you. He looked nervous. While he slept on me completely making me turn on again for him. His one mere touch us enough and here he is already on the whole of me, what can you expect from me.

And what's that. I kneaded his hairs tenderly while he sucked my lips by entering inside me again. I hit him for his sudden entry. Where he roughly entered in out of me, which stated his feelings to me about the topic immediately. I give in however he wanted. I was tired but not so tired when he needed me, I could be there for him.

It's about your parents', baby. He said as he thrust himself more into my point. I dug my nails on his shoulders. I couldn't breathe. It was irregular. As he became more rough and hard on me.

I pulled him gently to me. Made him lie on me completely, where he relaxed on my chest. I kissed his hairs.

They need you in their home. They want to live with their daughter now. He breathed looking into my eyes. And waited for my response. His eyes showed pain helplessness. He don't want me to leave him.

I rolled over him. As I started taking lead without any reply. And he let me. I dominated him, while I pinned his hands above his head and started my assault on him. All he could do was take him name and moan with pain pleasure. I didn't let him touch me, which he badly wanted to do as if his life depended on it. I thrust harder than never before. Where I didn't let him calm me. I just did what I needed.

Nandini. He shouted my name highest when he felt his orgasm all over me. I couldn't catch my breath. I let go his hands, as they found there way around me.

I love this dominating Nandini. He added with smirk as he kept my bangs behind my ears. I looked him lovingly.

So, what you want me to do? I asked him as I slept on my side bed. Where his entire body was supported  by his elbow. All he did was to look at me in love and care. It had tenderness towards me. I melted to it again like I melted on it for the first time in the library. Years passed but the way he looking at me from the first day to today it didn't changed. I kissed that chocolatey eyes, which said me his love. As he held my hand in his. I looked back to his eyes, while I kissed our hand. And he did same.

While he stroked my engagement ring lovingly as his connected his eyes, where I met his soul. Where he said three magical words yet again with simple words and I fell for that, Monstu, yet again.

Marry me. Again.

****The end****

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