Nandini's POV
"Gosh this traffic.Kya musibat hai yaar."I banged my hand on the steering wheel in frustration.

It was 11 in the morning and I was late....again.But this time it wasn't my fault.I was up on time and had also managed to leave on time but there was a hell lot of traffic today.The universe made sure that I should never reach on time.

I had a meeting with a few people today and I was late.The studio was bought and the renovations had begun.I had an assistant in mind.

"Helllo."I answered the call connecting it to the Bluetooth.

"Why are you sounding so frustrated?"Came the direct reply of Mr.Manik Malhotra.Ofcourse.

"I am late."I whined making him laugh.

"Woh naya nahi hai."He stated.

"Manik abhi nahi please."I said and he hummed.

"Accha don't worry you'll reach.All the best for your meeting.Bass yahi bol ne ke liye call kiya tha."He said and I laughed.

"Thanks.I love you."I muttered.We both bid bye when I was about to reach the restaurant.

I parked my car and got out hurriedly making my way towards the entrance of the hotel.

"Mr.Ahuja?"I called out grabbing his attention.

"Oh yes,Ms.Murthy please sit."He said.We shook hands and I got seated.

"I am really sorry for being late."I apologised.

"Thats okay,shall we start?"He asked and I nodded.He was the same Mr.Ahuja dad had talked about yesterday.I didn't wanted to wait so I had called for a meeting to discuss some stuff.

"So should I take this as a yes?"I asked him.

"Absolutely.I'll have the necessary documents sent to you.And we can start."He got up buttoning his suit and I stood up too.

"Looking forward to work with you."I smiled formally at him and he nodded.

He left while I sat there completing a bit of my work.I had to go see my office now.

It was a 8 floor office building which I had given for renovation.It was not in its best condition but I was willing to make it work.The top 4 floors were office.The first two floors were going to be converted into a fashion house and the 3 and the 4 floor were for the production.It was crazyy for me as I was actually seeing my dream come true.

I entered the premises to see the building being converted to a glass building.The work had already started and it would take a few days for the building to be completed.

After making sure the work was done smoothly I made my way to another meeting.It was an interview I was conducting so I could have employees working after the interiors were finished and I could get the inauguration done.

After a tiring day I got back home.I entered with my keys as I knew no one would be home but I was surprised to find mom in the kitchen cooking.

"Mom?You are home early."I said and she nodded.

"I think you wanted us to come back home."She said and I nodded. "That and I wanted to spend time with my daughter."She said and I grinned.I loved both my mom and dad but due to their profession it was difficult for us to spend time together.

"I'll get changed and be here."I ran to my room to get changed and freshened up.I quickly put on my joggers and a black tank.I pulled my hair into a ponytail.I got hold of my phone and went out.

"Mommm."I back hugged her.I had missed her like crazzy. "I have missed you."

"I missed you too."She pulled me in front of her and kissed my forehead.

"How is your workplace coming up together?"She asked cutting veggies for our dinner.

"Really nice.I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am mom."I sighed dreamily.

"Yeh toh acchi baat hai."She said. "Nandu,you know I have decided to quit."She stated making me shock.

"What!!why?"I asked turning to look at her.

"I want to spend time with my kids now.I want to cook for you.Nandu tu kitni badi ho gayi hai tu ab thode dino baad chali jaayegi apne ghar I want to cherish whatever time that is left.Also I have missed soo many moments."She said.

"Yes we have missed your presence at home but mom I know that you have a life apart from us and that your profession is what makes you you.Also whenever we have needed you,you have neen there for us.But whatever you decide I am going to support you."I smiled at her.

We spoke for a bit long while I also helped her in cooking.It felt nice talking to her like old times.

Soon dad and Niru got home and we sat for dinner after they freshened up.

"So Nandu kya baat karni thi?"Dad asked whilst having dinner.

"Dinner ke baad baat karte hai."I said and he nodded.Gosh I was soo scared.I was trying to push it for as ling as possible.

Dinner was done quickly or atleast that is what I felt.I sat on the couch besides Niru while mom and dad sat in front of me.

"Mom,Dad."I started nervously playing with my hands.They looked at me gesturing me to continue. "I have been in a relationship with someone for the past five years."It was off of my system.Mom gasped at this new found information and dad kept looking at me.

"Nandini you know how I don't like love marriages."My dad started.

I went and knelt in front of him. "I know dad lekin pyaar karna toh kisi ke haath mein nahi hota na.Woh toh ho jaata hai.I am sorry to disappoint you but I am not sorry that I fell in love."I said.Mom was happy I could tell but dad he was a difficult person to read.

"Nandini I don't know what to say.Out of everything this was the least thing I expected."He confessed.

"I know I have caught you off guard but I will just say one thing he is the only right person for me."I said.He was about to continue but my phone rang. "Niru kaun hai?"I asked as the phone was besides him.

He turned the screen towards me.It was Manik.I bit my lip and looked at dad.Dad gestured to hand my phone to him.I reluctantly did so and trust me when I say this my heart was in my mouth.He answered the phone and kept it on speaker.

"Hello Nandini,did you talk?"He asked.I nervously looked at my dad. "Hello you there?"I was about to speak but dad shook his head. "You are scaring me now."He was sounding worried and I just wanted to crawl into a corner and cry.

"Hello."My dad spoke after what felt like an eternity and I swear I could hear Manik inhale a deep breath.

"Mr.Murthy?"He sounded unsure.

"Nandini told me about you.Come here right now and I will give an answer to you both."He said and hung up not bothering to listen to his reply.

"Dad please don't do this."I cried. "Mom talk to him please."I begged.

"Rajan."She started only to be stopped by my dad.They did some eyes thing and my mom looked at me with worry.I can never read my dad.Never!

These 2 hours have been the longest of my life.As soon as the bell rang I got up to open the door.He looked worried and after looking at the mess that I was he grew tensed,

I sniffed and hugged him.He hugged me back. "It will be okay.Don't worry."He mumbled and I looked at him unsure but he blinked his assurance.

He entered and I closed the door and followed him. "Mom,dad this is Manik and Manik mom dad."I introduced my voice sounding hoarse from all the crying but I could care less.

"Namaste uncle Namaste aunty."He touched both their feet but they both didn't react.He passed a smile to Niru who I had forgotten about.

"Nandini yeh wahi Manik hai na jiske concert mein tum dono gaye the?"Mom asked and I nodded.

Dad was eerily quiet and I was getting worried.He was only observing Manik making him squirm uncontrollably.My dad was the kindest doctor but he was a strict dad.Bhagwan kyu?

"I cannot support this Nandini.Inter caste woh bhi."He stated and shook his head in a no.I felt the floor slip beneath me.

"Dad no!"I whispered.

"Uncle we both wanted to take permission from both our parents.Aap kitna bhi na boliye.Mein aapko manaunga lekin shaadi toh Nandini se hi karunga."Manik firmly stated.Bande mein dum hai.

I looked at Manik and he looked at me.I was sad and so was he but I know I'll be fine if he's there with me.

Out of nowhere I heard laughs.My mom and dad were laughing. 'Nandini they are laughing at your misery'My brain chided and I pushed the stupid brain out.

"Look at their faces man."My dad laughed harder and I looked at Manik. "I am not against your marriage."My dad said and I started dancing.Literally.

"Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou soooo muchhh."I huggged him tightly kissing his cheeks and proceeded to mom.

Manik was too shocked to react and so was Niru.Firstly the declaration dad did and then the dance if thats even qualified as a dance I did had thrown them off guard.

"What?"That is what Manik uttered after a silence of five minutes.

My dad made both of us sit and sat on the couch in front of us.

"How can I say no to my daughter?"He asked looking at me. "I am against love marriages but that is only because I care for my children and I don't want them to get hurt."He paused looking at both of us. "Ofcourse I was angry that she didn't feel it was necessary to tell us earlier about this but I know you guys might have your reasons.But I am happy for you."He smiled putting me at ease. "I just wanted to see who this guy is that my daughter has fallen in love ki she has such a spark in her eyes."Manik and dad both looked at me and I smiled shyly almost blushed. "I am sorry to call you in such a haste but I support you guys completely and I am sorry to pull that stunt lekin that was a little prank cause you hid this for 5 years."He shrugged.

"Thankyou uncle.You have nodea how much this means to us."He said.

Dad came and hugged him while mom hugged me.I was very emotional.Ho bhi kyu na mom and dad just agreed for our marriage.

Manik looked at me and I looked at him.I knew he wanted to hug me and so did I. "Oh come on you guys."My mom said and she pushed me to him.I directly crashed into his chest and he held me tightly.We broke the hug quickly not wanting to be teased while my parents and Niru went away bidding goodnight.

I hugged Manik tightly snuggling closer while he kissed my hair. "I love you so damn much."He whispered and I smiled.

"Ghar pe kya bataya?"I raised my brows at him.

"Actually we had our dinner aur hum room mein hi jaa rahe the so koi nahi tha toh I gaya."He said and I nodded.

"Chalo tum niklo ab you have work tomorrow."I pushed him out.

"Ab toh permission bhi mil gayi mujhe ab kabhi bhi aa sakta hoon."He said and I rolled my eyes at him hiding my smile.

"Ha ha yahi pe raho."I sarcastically smiled.

"Really?"He smiled widely.I gave him a look and he laughed kissing my cheeks. "Why soo grumpy baby?"I blushed.There was no reason to but phir bhi I blushed.

"Uncle ko kaise bataenge?"I asked changing the topic.

"I'll try telling him don't worry."I nodded.

"Bye."He kissed my forehead. "Message me when you reach."I said and he nodded.

I looked at him disappear into the elevator and smiled.

'You have become crazy Nandini.Crazy for him.'I thought and closed the door with a smile etched on my face.

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