Chapter - 31 

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Manik hum kahan jarahe hain? Please bolo na. Nandini asked Manik, who was busy playing with the laces of her baby pink frock that she wore along with the matching stilettos and skin colored leggings; while they were on their way to their first tourist site. He din't reply and started curling her tresses around his fingers and seeing him not giving an answer, she turned her face away from him and made an angry pout, folding her arms across her chest. He smiled and replied, hugging her from back and resting his chin on her shoulder Baby bas thodi der aur na. I promise! The suspense is worth the wait. She furrowed her brows and looked at him from the corner of her eyes and not able to resist her cuteness anymore, he just veered her about and sealed his lips with hers for a passionate kiss. There was no threat to their privacy; all thanks to the partition separating the Chauffeur seat and rear passenger compartment and also to the hard tint that covered the windows of their luxury sedan. Breathless, they pulled apart and then Manik said, curving her lips in a smile with his fingers Don't be sad na honey! Please keep smiling. You know na your smile is like an oxygen for me. Being a lover, it was impossible for her to disregard his such an innocent request and fulfilling his wish, she gave him what he believed to be 'oxygen' ;his favorite smile. His lips too twitched into a smile and then he said, patting her cheek lightly Now thats like my girl. Chalo ab close your eyes and tab tak main na kahoon kholna mat okay? Knowing there was no benefit of arguing with him, she quietly nodded and closed her eyes. He pecked on her lips and soon, she felt herself lifted in his muscular arms. 

After walking for 5 minutes, he stopped in his track and then said, making her stand Wait is over Sweetheart! Open your eyes. She slowly raised her lashes and soon her eyes bulged out of their sockets and her hands moved on their own accord to cap her cakehole; in surprise; on seeing the breathtaking view of Disneyland before her. After a brief process of realization that it was true, she came out of her shock and started jumping at her place while clapping her hands; just like a 3 - year old would do if put at her place. Well aware of her craziness for the Disney cartoon characters; especially the Disney Princesses; he had kept the Disneyland Paris as the first place in their visit - list. She was gamboling like a kid with a never ending smile adhered on her face; just the way he had envisioned her to and seeing her so joyful, filled Manik's heart with contentment. While she kept squinting around and hop jovially; he was busy in admiring her happiness and her beautiful smile; for which he had done all this - the only thing in this world that kept him alive and the sole reason behind the ataraxy in his life. If Nandini was happy; Manik was on top of the world - seeing her delighted. At that moment, he again promised himself for an umpteenth time; just the way he did every time he sees her ecstatic; that he would do anything to make sure she doesn't loose her this smile, even if it requires turning the whole world upside down. He bent closer to her and asked in a whisper So Honey bee liked the surprise?As an answer she sprung his arms, causing him to loose his balance for a nanosecond and replied, hugging him tight Like? I soo loved it Manik. All this is so pretty. Thank You! He grinned his widest and said, breaking the hug and after kissing her forehead No ThankYous. Anything for you. Ab ander chalein? She gave him a quick peck on his lips and then hooked her arms with his and entwined their fingers. 

They were ambling around and descrying the FantasyLand in the Disneyland Park, with Nandini narrating Manik all the important facts about different figures that came in their way. They solved the Alice's Curious Labyrinth, took the Snow White's scary adventures ride, explored the Sleeping Beauty Castle where Nandini acquainted Manik with the story of Sleeping beauty as they walked through a gallery of displays which illustrate the story in tapestries, stained glass windows and figures, which he very attentively heard. He bought her a pretty Sleeping Beauty Pendant from the castle's ornament shop when she told him about her favoriteness for Aurora ( Disney Sleeping Beauty Princess ) and after exiting the Castle, they took a boat in the Storybook land that guided them through settings of The dwarfs' mine and house from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The gingerbread house of Babes in the Woods, Rapunzel's high tower with a braid coming out of it, The Old Mill, Prince Eric's seaside castle, The Greek temple and Mount Olympus, Snow-covered landscapes from Peter and the Wolf, The "Night on Bald Mountain" scene from Fantasia, The Cave of Wonders from Aladdin which swallows the boat, A scene from The Sword in the Stone Belle's village and the Beast's castle from Beauty and the Beast, The Emerald City and the Witch's Castle; accompanied by music from the respective film and minimal dialogues.

Manik was also reveling in an amusement that was completely opposite to his taste; a Disneyland; that too with full exuberance and wholeheartedness, surely because of her presence and liveliness. Next they entered the Peter Pan's flight that rode them throught the Neverland and then they boarded a wooden car for the Pinnochio's Daring Journey ride. They took the dark water - based ride named It's a Small World, that amazed Manik a lot; and then they entrained a train in the Disneyland Railroad that toured them through the entire Magic Kingdom; stopping for a brief period at different stations of the various Lands i.e., Main Street, FrontierLand, AdventureLand and DiscoveryLand.

After day tripping through almost the entire Disneyland Park, they came to the final and the most spectacular point, the Disney Dreams -  a show featuring a brief story using projection mapping onto the park's castle, fireworks, water fountains, fire, music, lasers, lights, mist screens and other special effects. MaNan moved to the seating arrangements and Manik made Nandini sit in his lap for which she readily agreed. She reposed her head on Manik's heart and intertwined their fingers; which actually were never detangled from the time they had stepped in the Park while he protectively wrapped his arms around her and kissed her temple that attracted a lot of admiring eyeballs from the heavy crowd. While Nandini was engrossed in the diegesis; Manik was involved in taking her pictures secretly, from his phone; of her eyes that were twinkling like stars; of her innocent face that held the charm of a new born baby; of her giggle that was mellow enough to soothe the surroundings and of course of her blush that crept and had froze in her cheeks sensing his gaze. Knowing about his feelings just with the sense of his stare, she tilted her head and fused her lips with his and to hide their special moment; on which only they had the right; from the world, Manik took her stole and shielded themselves with it. The Kiss was a slow and sedate one, their lips molding perfectly and their hearts beating in the same rhythm; of the Love they have for each other; eternal and exemplary; Love which Amor and Venus themselves envy, Love that is enough to sweeten the entire world, Love as chaste and pure as the driven snow. Unwillingly they broke apart on running short of oxygen and that is when they realized they were weeping, such intense and melting was the kiss. They smilingly wiped off the tears and said I Love You in unison. He softly sucked her lips and then asked, cupping her cheek Baby hungry hai mera? She gave a child - like nod and without wasting another second, he effortlessly scooped her in arms and started walking to the Disney Village to get his Baby's tummy filled. 

While Manik was giving the order to the waiter, Nandini was occupied in checking out the animatronic figures, star ceilings, aquatics tanks with plants, and the rain curtains of their cabin, in the Rainforest Cafe, in which they were sitting; with an awed expression and a subtle smile. As soon as the waiter left, Nandini said, clutching Manik's hand with which she was playing Manik mujhe hotel nahi jana. This place is so nice. Humne abhi tak parade bhi nahi dekhi. Kya hum yahan nahi rehsaktey? His lips automatically curved into a smile hearing her innocent question and then he replied, holding her both hands in his and kissing them Kiun nahi rehsakte? Zaroor rehsakte hain. Aur agar tum chahti ho to rahenge bhi. Baby wants to stay? She bobbed her head and then he added smilinglyOkaye then. Let me call the Disneyland hotel and book a room for us. A grin plastered on her face that was lit - up like a 1000 watt bulb and out of felicity, she suddenly pecked on his lips that made him blush a little and after returning the favor, Manik dialed the Disneyland hotel service number and straight away reserved the Presidential suite. Hearing him book such an expensive room - cum - house for just a day's stay, she opened her mouth to give him her piece of mind but Manik interrupted her before she could even start and said Ab yeh mat poochna ke maine itna bada suite kiun book kiya. There is no way I am going to let my Princess stay in any mediocre place. Even if it is for a day or couple of hours. So no arguments. She just shook her head in disbelief and dropped her idea of reasoning seeing there was no chance of him lending any ear to her any suggestions. 

The garcon served them an ashet; with a plate Full of her favorite and cafe - special Pasta; from which, of course, they would share. After feeding each other, Manik summoned the garcon and asked for the place' popular dessert 'Volcano' and as per the tradition whenever this particular delicacy is ordered, the wait staff together yelled Volcano!! Nandini being the deep - dyed and hard - core chocolate and ice-cream lover, was much into the sweet course, whereas Manik was having the time of his life seeing her ridiculously cute ways of savoring the dish. Since the dessert was too much a gogo to fill her chotu - sa stomach, she stopped completing almost the half and said, massaging her bingy Manik yeh khatm hi nahi horaha. Bas! Main aur ni khasakti. I am so tired. He chuckled at her statement and then replied impishly Arey! Aise kaise? Tum hi toh kehti ho na ke you can eat chocolate and ice - creams 24 x 7. Phir ab kya hua? She made a puppy face and saidMujhe laga I can eat. But you know na my tummy is so chotu. Ab usme ni jara toh meri kya galti hai. Overwhelmed by her jejuneness, Manik picked her from her chair and replied, placing her in his lap and pecking her to infinity Tum sacchi mein baby ho Nandini. I swear. Chotu si. Pyaari si. Now she slipped completely into her Baby mode and said, in her sugary voice Yesh! I am Papa's Baby. And I Love Papa shoo much. Saying this she kissed his cheeks and he replied, enfolding her in his arms and after kissing her head My Honey Baby! I Love You More, more and more. He smiled, feeling her smile against the flexure of his neck and after spending some good 10 minutes of cozy - ing, Manik paid the bill and they walked out. 

On their way to the Disneyland hotel, Manik saw the Disney Store and dragged Nandini along in, to which she askedManik Hum yahan kiun aye hain? Manik kissed on her nose and replied, while moving into the Adult Clothes Section Humne stay plan nahi kiya tha na baby and so, we have neither the sleepwear nor clothes for tomorrow. Wohi shop karne aye hain. She smiled warmly seeing how keenly he keeps account of her needs and then he added Chalo now you go and shop for me and I will look something for my baby. She readily agreed and passed into the Men's section and he moved towards the ladies one.

About 20 minutes later or so, after finishing with his work, Manik started walking towards Men's section, to check on Nandini, but stopped in his track on finding Nandini in the toy store. He grinned his widest, seeing Nandini, his 23 - years old wife ( she was 23 when they got married ) and a cardiologist by profession, hugging a life - size white fur teddy bear, which was almost double her size, tightly, like a little babygirl. Adding to his bliss and serving as a candy to his eyes, she pulled apart and tip - toed to kiss the lucky soft - toy but lost her balance and fell down along with the teddy, it lying flat on the ground with her over. She tee - heed and then kissed the teddy softly, sitting on its chest and then pulled its cheeks with such endearment as if it wasn't any plaything but a dear friend of hers. Her cute antics forced Manik to wonder, if it was even possible for any creature in this universe to be more cuter than his child - woman and looking at the way she was cuddling with that inanimate object with so much love, he concluded, it ain't. Sure - shot; she is the cutest and most naive thing, he thought, her Aiyappa had ever created and the fact that she was his, brimmed every nerve and cell in his body with mirth and blitheness. 

After treasuring the priceless moment in the camera and also in his heart for a forever, he moved closer to her and lightly caressed her head, that was resting on the bear's shoulder, to gain her attention. She instantaneously smiled, knowing the touch and started pulling the teddy after standing upright only to fall back again due to its heavy weight and titter heartily. He helped her and also her beloved teddy, while giggling along himself and before he could speak anything, Nandini said ebulliently Manik this baby is so cute na. Aww! I want to take it home. Can we? One gesture from her and he would lay down the entire world in her feet; he had vowed and had also fulfilled all her wishes, even before they took the form of words; so him denying her openly expressed desire was like February having 30 days and hell going cold; 927290272% impossible. He cupped her face and replied, after bussing her forehead Anything for you Baby. Manik experienced a dejavu as she again popped in his arms and took him in a bear hug, just the way she did on finding herself in Disneyland. Breaking the hug, Nandini said, looking at the teddy Manik this is so so so cute. Kiss the softy. Manik smiled and instead of kissing the bear, he bent down and kissed her cheeks, his touch similar to that of a feather. She gave him a confused look and he replied, rubbing his nose with hers Mera softy to tu hain. And trust me. My Baby is more cuter than your Baby. She blushed and pecked his lips and after paying the bills and asking the shopkeepers to deliver the toy to their suite in Mandarin Oriental, they headed to the Disneyland hotel. 

Suite: http://plus.google.com/u/0/108955189852613189940/posts/9up2KXZ4hdC?pid=6174188091543426482&oid=108955189852613189940

Wow!! Sleeping Beauty Suite! Nandini exclaimed as they entered into their suite, the most prestiguous one of the hotel, located on the topmost floor, giving the panoramic view of both the Disneyland park and Sleeping Beauty's Castle from the balcony of the master - bedroom. The private floor had a garden opening on the backside, a fire - place, a dining room with a kitchen, a private lounge and a bedroom with attached luxury bathroom. The entire suite was actually a smaller version of the Castle with all its interior done keeping in mind the Sleeping Beauty's Castle. Manik smiled and asked, while climbing the stairs that led to their bedroom, following Nandini Tumhe Sleeping Beauty Pasand hai na. Isliye yeh suite liya. You liked it? In a reply she smiled at him and just when they entered the room, they heard the hotel Manager's voice - who had come along to introduce the place and was waiting in the hall. Manik excused himself for seeing him off and after getting a load of the room, Nandini moved into the washroom to change herself in the night dress. 

On returning after some 15 minutes, Manik found Nandini in the balcony, clapping eyes on the light bedizened Castle with sheer fascination, leaning on the railing. He walked near her and asked, tucking her hair on one side and taking her in a back hug Kya karrahi ho? Saying this he kissed her nape that sent a shiver down her spine but she replied, tightening his hold around her waist and pushing herself into his chestKuch nahi. Bas dekhrahi hoon. Yeh sab kitna khoobsurat hai na. Specially woh castle. He took a glimpse of the scenery and said, shifting his gaze to her and kissing her cheek Mere liye toh sabse beautiful tum hi ho Nandini. Nothing stands a penny before you. She smiled and blushed profusely and he asked, keeping his chin on her shoulderYou like this Castle? She just hmmed and he continued Lets take it home then. Tumhe koi cheez pasand aye aur woh tumse door rahey, main aisa kese honey desakta hoon? She smilingly cupped his cheek with her one hand and replied Agar tum itna pyaar karogey mujhey toh I will definitely get egoistic, for having you in my life. He pulled her more into himself and said, nuzzling her ear - lobe Toh hujao. You deserve every bit of it. Yeh castle to kya, tumhare kehne per main sara disneyland ghar le chalun. Main tumhari har wish puri karna chahta hoon Nandini. I want to cater to your every whim and please never stop me from doing that. She turned about and replied, muffling her arms around his neck I don't want this castle or this Disneyland Manik. I have something more beautiful than this. And that is you and your heart that is beating inside me. Just be with me all the time and I will be the happiest person in this world. He made her stand on his feet and asked, locking her eyes with hisWhy do you Love me so much Nandini? She kissed his eye to drink the lone tear that had borne out of the warmth of their love and replied, stroking his mole with her thumbBecause of the same reason that makes you love me so much. I Love You. He smiled and pressed his lips on hers, cupping her chin for an indulgent kiss and she responded with equal fervor. They pulled apart, panting and heaving and then Nandini asked him to get changed, which he did and then calling it a day, they snuggled each other on the bed and slowly drifted in the land of Nod.