Chapter - 45

Location - Malhotra Mansion

Shona tumhara weight na thoda kam hogaya hai! Already tum itni halki si thi! Aise kiun? Manik asked or rather remarked while doing push - ups during his daily workout; with his baby sitting on his back and entertaining herself by reading the shed loads of interesting comments that he got on his latest SNS update. She shook her head in disbelief at his erroneous but concern - filled observation and replied, giving a lopsided smile Esa Kuch bhi nahi Mr. Malhotra! Bas aap thoda zyada solicitous hogaye ho. She paused and then rejoined; leaning close to his ear and after biting his lobe seductively Aur kuch zyada hi hot bhi! Kuch karna padega aapka warna yeh jo itni saari ladkioun ne aapke post per comment kiya hai na woh apko mujhse cheenker aapas mein baantlengi! His lips twitched in a crooked smile at her flirtatious move and in-explicit compliment and then swiftly and expertly veering about; without making her fall; he latched his hands on the small of her back and replied impishly Pehli Baat toh yeh ke tumse mujhe koi cheen nahi sakta! Jungli Billi ke mooh mein koi kiun haath dalega bhai? He teased while chuckling and after mouthing an expected 'Haww!'; she slapped his shoulder lightly and then he continued huskily, pulling her closer and nuzzling the flexure of her neck Aur rahi baat meri hot honey ki to agar wife din per din itni irresistible hoti jaegi toh husband ko bhi toh match - up karna padega na! Saying this; he sucked on the reddish - blue hickey that he had given her last night; making her hiss; but controlling his desires before they could get raged; not wanting to end up loosing himself and straining her in the delicate condition; he pulled back after planting a feather - like kiss on the love - bite and asked, tucking the wet strands of her just - washed hair behind her ear Maine tumhe bohot zyada pareshan toh nahi kiya na kal raat ko? Blushing like a rose on the mention of last night and smiling at his neverending and heart - warming concern; she kissed his lips softly and then replied, cupping his face and joining her forehead with his Tum kabhi mujhe pareshan nahi karsakte Mani! I Love You! He first sat upright and then raised himself on his feet; taking Nandini along; and then said after scooping her in his arms and while walking back to their room I Love You Too Shona! Bohot Sara! Entering inside; he seated her on the bed and rejoined, handing her a glass of fresh and home made mixed fruit juice Ab be a good baby and sip on this. Tab tak I will take a shower and phir hum breakfast karne chalenge. Okaye? She eyeballed the huge glass filled with juice to almost the rim and then replied, making a face Mani itna saara juice peene ke baad phir breakfast? Nahi hoga mujhse. He lovingly made her take a sip just like a father does to his baby girl (catch the equivoque) and then said, moving towards the cupboard Hoga Baba! This juice is kind of appetizer. Tumhari bhook badey aur tum acche se breakfast karsako isliye I am making you drink this. So finish it jaldi se. Main abhi aya! Saying this he rushed to take a speedy bath after giving her a quick forehead kiss and then being the 'good baby' he had asked her to be; she moved into their balcony and happily supped on the juice while enjoying the cool and rejuvenating morning weather.

Mani mujhe yeh sab nahi khana! Nandini declared pointing her finger towards the vast variety of super delish and scrumptious viands; that included every possible delicacy he knew she loved to have in morning; laid before her on the breakfast table. Confused, he hugged her from back and asked keeping his chin on her shoulder Per Shona tumhe toh yeh saari cheezein pasand hain na? Phir kiun nahi khani? Frowning; troubled and irritated with the recently developed and more developing gap between her and her body's food preferences; she answered Pata nahi Manik! These changes in likes and dislikes are so annoying. Ufff! Understanding her situation very well; thanks to the not so much but little knowledge he had gained about the pros and cons that Pregnancy brings along; he made her sit on the table and replied, easing the pucker formed on her T - zone Koi baat nahi Shona! Thodey din ki baat hai phir aadat hojaegi! Ab mujhe batao ke meri jaan ko kya khaney ka mann hain? Hmm? Some good 5 minutes later; after conducting a serious discussion with her nowadays predominant hormones in the brown study about what her stomach really wanted to feast on; she replied, running her tongue over her lips Mujhe na Chinese Khana hai! Nooodles! But with indian tadka! Woh wala jo Chachi banati hai na; shimla mirch, laal mirch, haldi waghera dalker; full on gravy masala waley. That I want to have! He smiled at her dreamy narration and also at the adorable way she was doing the same and then replied, pinching her nose As you say Princess! Suresh!!! He called out for the butler in his strict masterly voice but instead of him; Ramesha Kaka came zooming out of the nowhere and asked Kya Hua Baba? Kuch Chahiye kya? Respecting the Old Man; an attribute he had learned from his Nandini; he softened his tone and replied Kaka aap kiun aye? Nandini ne bataya tha Aapki tabyat kharab hai. Ap aram kijiye! Aur yeh Suresh kahan hai? Ramesh Kaka glanced at the door and answered humbly Woh mahiney ki grocery shopping karne gaya hai Baba! Bas kuch der pehle hi nikla hai ghar se! Aapko kya chahiye mujhe batadijiye main le aata hoon! Now this came as a worry for Manik as Suresh was the only cook present out of the total three; the other two having gone on leaves; and unfortunately he too was off on a work that Manik was guessing would require quite a lot of time. Already it was 9 A.M; it was getting late for breakfast, the dish she had demanded was definitely not the one to be served by any restaurant, there was no chance of Suresh returning any sooner and knocking the dish up and keeping his Love hungry for any damn reason was the last thing Manik could let happen; and so; after tossing and turning his mind over the issue for few seconds; he said, taking off his blazer and folding his sleeves Baby tum 20 minutes wait karlo please! Main abhi banaker laya okaye? Kaka aap chaliye mere saath aur meri ingredients ke saath help kardijiye! Saying this he gave her cheek a light pat and had just taken a step forward when she held his hand and asked raising her brows And how are you going to prepare? Tumhe recipe nahi pata Manik. No need to do all this. I can wait till Suresh comes. Freeing his hand from her grip, he waved his phone at her and replied with the typical Manik Malhotra attitude There is nothing that your hubby can't do. And specially when it comes to you. Chachi ko phone karke pooch longa recipe. He then grabbed the box of sweet n' salty wafers and added, giving it to her You keep munching on it! I will be right back! Saying this he blew a kiss at her and hared off towards the kitchen before she could argue further and began with the rustling up business.

Exactly after nineteen minutes and 59 seconds; on the twentieth one; Manik appeared with a bright Cheshire cat like grin and a bowl of piping hot and invitingly aromatic Indo - Chinese noodles; fully ebullient and eager to feed his Baby with whatever he had prepared. But all his ebullience flew out of the window and smile faded on seeing Nandini already breakfasting on; or to be more precise; taking the last morsel of the Ghee Dosa dished out in her plate. All he could speak was her name in utter shock and on hearing it; she shifting her gaze from the plate and after registering everything; she said, making a guilty face like that of a Child who had been caught stealing cookies by her Mom Sorry Mani! Woh mujhe bohot zoron ki bhook lagrahi thi aur achanak se this Dosa started looking so tempting. I Couldn't resist! Honestly; the bothered abla Mard within him; who had just cried buckets of tears while chopping Onions - who had got his hand burnt by accidentally touching the heated vessel - who had literally felt the pleasures of hell when the sharp red chilly powder mystically entered into his eye - who had toiled at a turbulent and supersonic speed in the not so known territory of vessels, vegetables, spices, knives and spoons along with a nonstop chattering Chachi over the phone; felt lachrymose, livid, miserable, blue, miffed and all things awful on discerning that all his efforts had gone down the drains; but then; as always; wholeheartedly letting the pre - eminent and cardinal feeling of Love; he had for her; outshine all the otherwise emotions, he smiled genuinely and replied, trying every bit to not reflect the sadness wrenching in the bottom of his gut Its Okay Baby! Hota hai. Don't say sorry! Its okaye! What he got in return of his sincere sounding reply was enough to convert his ingenious grey matter into a mishmash; Nandini who was so apologetic until the last minute was now doubled up and convulsed in laughter. Though the euphony of her ha - ha was like candy to his ears and peace to his heart; but at that very moment; he was only bewildered and nothing else; at her weird and somewhat scary behavior. Finally after chortling to her heart's content; she came near his rooted and amused form and said, pulling his cheek Aww Manik! You are too cute! He din't say anything and just gaped at her with his pupils, cornea, iris, lens et cetera et cetera drowned in stupefaction and putting the humorous stunt she just pulled on him in simple words to help his puzzled brain twig, she said, shinning up on his feet and encircling her hands around his neck Arey Baba main mazakh karrahi thi! Tumhe sacchi mein laga ke main tumharey bina khana shuru karungi? Woh bhi tab jab tum mere liye itne pyaar se kuch banarahe ho! Mr. Malhotra meri cravings itni bhi zyada nahi hain abhi ke twenty minutes mein mann change hojaye. Finally getting the drift of her glorious piece of mischief; he made a cute pokerface which she couldn't resist kissing and then switching on his infamous roguish mode; he kept the bowl on the table and replied gruffly, jerking her close Playing games with me haan? Well! I have a lot of games. Wanna play? The heaviness of his voice sent volts of electric current down her spine and made her shiver like a dry leaf but holding onto the tail ends of the naughtiness which was slowly evaporating into the thin air because of his proximity, she replied boldly I would Love to! Before he could give the practical and passionate answer suggested by his impulse; the ever - so owlish subconscious mind gave him a boot and reminded him of the fact that she was still empty and like always; heeding to the nudgings instantaneously and pushing his urges aside for the meantime, he just pecked on her lips and said, taking a chair himself and settling her in his lap Bohot shararti hogaya hai mera baby! And you know what? I am loving your shararat! She tittered like a baby; inviting some more pecks from him and then he added, making her eat a forkful of noodles Per abhi breakfast is important. How is it? Is it edible? Sach sach batao okaye? She mummed an extended 'Mmm' sound; indicating that the delicacy was yummy; and voicing the same, she said Manna padega Mr. Malhotra! Aap dheere dheere hi sahi lekin bohot acchey cook bantey jarahey ho. He smiled dil se; fully satisfied that he gave her what she wished for; and then getting a bit sentimental, owing to the female three hanky - ish and syrupy heart pumping inside her; she captured his lips with hers and kissed him with dominance; obviously startling him; but keeping it brief, she broke the kiss and rejoined tearfully, while feeding him the chow Jab bhi mujhe lagta hai na ke tum aur zyada acche husband nahi hosaktey tab tum aise hi kuch na kuch karke mujhe galat prove kardete ho. 6 saal pehle kisine imagine bhi nahi kiya hoga tumhe ese. The Manik Malhotra - cooking! Woh bhi itni dedication se. Using his forefinger; he plucked his another precious possession that was threatening to escape from the corner of her eye and replied affectionately Imagine toh maine bhi nahi kiya tha 6 saal pehle ke koi mujhe itna saara pyaar dega. Per tumne diya na! And iss pyaar ke liye main kuch bhi karsakta hoon. Cook karna toh bohot choti se cheez hai. Per baby tum na roya mat karo. Kabhi bhi shuru hojati ho! Mujhe accha ni lagta! Kuch kuch hota hai! Bad wala kuch kuch! Very lucidly he spoke his heart and also cleverly diverted the topic with a jest so that she doesn't get weepy and getting sureshotly influenced by the trick; she tee - heed and another lovey - dovey breakfast ensued.

Hello Love Birds! Cabir's every so lively voice; followed by equally chirpy Hi - Hellos from Fab 3 and Navya; came surprising MaNan; who were well snuggled on the sofa and were having another blissful time of their day watching Nandini's third most - loved Cartoon Doraemon. They cheerfully greeted them back and then Cabir began with his unrestricted and outright ribbing; a little bit earlier this time on having gotten the chance readily Ha ha! Manik ek sher sunega! Bohot mast hai! Manik rolled his eyes; sensing the mockery in his tone; while the all time audience - who too were ever ready to take the mickey out of him or their romance - hooted Irshad! Irshad! on least - expected behalf of Manik and then Cabir said Nandini ke Ishq dekho kya khoob jadoo chala diya! Ghor Fairmaiyye! Fab 3 and Navya chorused the customary and classic Wah! Wah! and then Cabir continued with his signature devilish smile Nandini ke Ishq ne dekho kya khoob jadoo chala diya!! WWE dekhne waley Manik ko Doraemon ka fan bana diya !! Ha Ha!! Saying so he; along with the others; started guffawing while Nandini just sniggered and then dashing him with a heavy cushion; that had a full zero effect; Manik riposted Haan Haan! Bilkul wese hi jese Madhubala ke ishq ne Batman ke fan Cabir ko cooking show ka fan bana diya! The arrow hit the bulls eyes and Cabir instantly got shut while all others; this time inclusive of MaNan; busted their guts at his super comical face and then to stop his Be - izzati; Cabir said, dismissing the session Accha Bas! Bohot hogaya hasna! Ab woh karlein jiske liye hum aye hai? Song! Remember do din baad album ki recording hain and we have still one song left! Luckily; for Cabir; they all got serious and then moved to their mini - studio or musicroom of the Mansion; leaving Nandini and Navya; on their behest; to chat in the hall.

Kya Yaar! Itni der se try karrahe hain per lyrics set ho hi nahi rahey hain! Itna amazing music bana hai per these lyrics!! Uurrrgghh!! Mukti vented out the frustation of last two hours of struggle with verses of the song which were just not popping up even after cudgeling all five of their brains. Cabir too threw his head back and seconded Seriously! Its so maddening! Kuch kar yaar Manik! Aise toh mera chain haram hojaega! We need to finish this! DhruLya too spoke their parts of exasperations and then cerebrating over the issue for sometime; Manik abruptly stood up and whizzed out of the room; maintaining the silence he had been keeping since they had started cribbing and muddling their already fussy brains. 30 seconds later; he came back but with Nandini in his arms and Navya treading on his heels; and then carefully placing her on one of the chairs; he grabbed his guitar and said, eyeing Nandini Tabse hum lyrics ke peeche bhaag rahey they! Ab dekhna! Woh khud apne aap ayenge. All their lips broke into wide smiles and grins; on hearing him and comprehending the meaning of his reply. With rekindled vigor; uplifted moods and overconfidence about cracking the melody; Fab 5 exchanged some winks and smiles and began playing the composed tune. Manik gestured a kiss at Nandini; who was sitting with slumped shoulders in awe; making her blush and then sang strumming his guitar; embodying his emotions in words :

Tu Hi Hai Aashiqui,
Tu Hi Hai Awaargi,
Tu Hi Hai Zindagi,
Tu Hi Judaaa.

Tu Ibtedah Meri,
Tu Intehaan Meri,
Tu Hi Mera Jahaan,
Tu Hi Judaaa.

Tu Meray Roobaroo,
Har Shay Me Tu Hii Tu,
Tu Pehlii Arzoo,
Tu Hi Judaaa.

Tu Hi Hai Aashiqui,
Tu Hi Hai Awaargi,
Tu Hi Hai Zindagi,
Tu Hi Judaaa.

Har arsa zikra Tera chedde,
Har lamha dil chhalni kar jaye;
Sajde mai maangata nahin par,
Zidd aaj hai khuda mil jaye:

Tujh Me Likha Hu Me,
Tujh Se Juda Hu Me,
Tu Mera Rog Haii,
Tu Hii Davaa.

Tu Hi Hai Aashiqui,
Tu Hi Hai Awaargi,
Tu Hi Hai Zindagi,
Tu Hi Judaaa.

Fab 4 were totally bereft of speech; as always; seeing how the lyrics and that too utterly sublime, heart - rending and apt ones were instinctively and easily springing out of him while Nandini was just sitting and ogling at him with her enchanting smile; like a wax doll; melting bit by bit in the warmth of his Love. Breaking the soul talk he was engaged in with her for a second; he smilingly glanced at his riveted chums; who returned the favor and then crooned; turning again and fixing his intent gaze at her pretty face :

Soundhi Sii Baate Hai,
Rahat Say Naate Hai,
Rishta Sukoon Say Fir Hai Judaa,
Fir Meethi Dhoop Hain,
Fir Teri Chaav Hain,
Apni Har Saas Tujhpay Du Loota

Rag-Rag Me Tu
Zarre-Zarre Me Tu
Nas-Nas Me Tu
Katre-Katre Me Tu
Tujhme Hu Mai
Mujh Me Basi Hai Tu

He kept aside his Guitar and added endearingly; moving close to her and spooning her face in his palms:

Puri Hai Reh Guzar
Pura Hai Aasmaa
Puri Hai Zindgi Pura Jahaan.
Sang Teray Rastaa
Sadiyo Ka Waastaa
Fir Say jeene Ki Ik Tu Hi Wajah

Tujh Me Likha Hu Mai
Tujh Se Juda Hu Mai
Tu Mera Rog Haii
Tu Hii Davaa
Tu Hi Hai Aashiqui,
Tu Hi Hai Awaargi,
Ham Mauj... Hum Nashi. Ab Ho Zindaa!

I Love You! Tum kabhi nahi sudhrogey na? Nandini muttered the words that came to her lips at the rate of knots from the bottomest and deepest core of her enraptured heart; as soon as he ended the song; in her dulcet tone but low enough to fall in his ear as a whisper. In response; he curved his lips in a honeylaced smile and replied, after bussing her forehead and enfolding her in his arms Kabhi nahi! I Love You Too Shona! Bohot sara! The spectating bezzies who too were spellbound and awed; were just wishing to disappear magically so that their MaNan; the ultimate source of their felicity; could have their time of Love but being the two most sweetest pieces of God - made confectionaries and darling friends; they pulled apart much too early, respecting their presence and then Manik asked jovially, taking Nandini in a side - hug So! Kese lagey lyrics? All of them yelled 'Awesome' in chorus on top of their voices and then Cabir said soberly, keeping his teaser side in shade for a change Lyrics toh out of the world honey hi hain. Tum dono ke Love se Jo inspired hain. You know what? I just Love you both yaar! Saying this; he strode towards and pulled them in a bear hug which soon turned into a chummy group hug as the other four too joined up.

The seven boon companions were shooting the breeze and savoring on the afternoon dessert; except for Nandini who was just mixing and stirring the hot double chocolate mousse; seeming unusually least interested in her one - of the many favored bonbons and noticing this, Manik asked Kya hua baba? Why are you not eating? Accha nahi hai? Kuch aur khana hain tumhe? She kept the pudding bowl aside and replied, fidgeting with her fingers Manik mujhe .. mujhe .. Peanut Silk Pie khani hai. The bowls literally slipped from everyone's hand and the only thing that came out of their mouths was a big fat roaring and thunderous 'WHAT???' in concert with their eyes bulging two inches out of their sockets on hearing her asking for a bonne bouche made with Peanut; the ingredient which was banned in and about a reach of 500km from Malhotra Mansion on ground of being acutely allergic for Nandini. His and all of their minds impetously reminisced the unpleasant incident when Nandini had unknowingly consumed Peanuts and got herself gagged to unconsciousness with additional hives all over her body as a result of hypersensitivity and then he spoke in a bit harsh tone, already terrified by the images of her plight Are you out of your mind Nandini? You are asking for Peanuts? How could you even think that? No! Never!! She made a babyish face and replied with a pout I know Manik! Per I really want to have it! M really pining for it !! I will eat medicine toh kuch nahi hoga !! Manik just sighed at her stupid logic in disbelief while the others just stood gawking and predicting the rarest of the rare hubby - wifey ding - dong between their ever so romantic twosome.

True they were human forms of tom and jerry during S.P.A.C.E days; who bickered like kindergarten rivals on sometimes too trivial things or when their opinions suffered a clash but eventually; after going through hardest of the love examinations; enduring separations and battle against the misunderstandings created by the evil forces; together; they had emerged out much stronger and their degree of understanding had kind of pinnacled. So much that they could easily fathom even the unborn thoughts of the other. And by the virtue of this strength of knowing each other in and out; the chances of their disagreement over anything and everything had almost nulled thereby cutting down the useless fights. And at present; the only thing that could put them at loggerheads; which seldom happened; was their care for the other's well being. Such disputes were nothing but another attribute of their True and Divine Love; absolutely innocuous and in fact rewarding.

The overprotective and infuriated brother Cabir; jumped in to play his part and reprimanded Tu Pagal hogayi hai? Kya boley jarahi hai? Ek bhi peanut mooh mein jata hai toh teri saans ruk jati hai and here you want to have peanut silk pie. No ! No ! And No ! DhruLya and Mukti too tried to explain but all what they got in return was an adamant diapproval from her but little did they knew; except an experienced Navya; that it wasn't their ever so sensible Nandini but the evolving and obdurate hormones speaking. After scrutinizing everything quietly; Navya had gauged that Nandini was having one of those characteristic momentary notorious mood swings that made even the finest of women ill - mannered; obstinate and eerie in terms of conduct and demonstrating the same; Nandini stomped her foot on the ground and freaked Manik maine kaha na mujhe khana hai matlab khana hai! Tum zid kiun karrahe ho? Main dawai khalungi na uske baad! This fuelled Manik's temperament but before he could flare up at her; Navya signalled from behind Nandini about what was wrong and reading it; he composed himself and made one last attempt, cupping her face Shona! Please meri baat manlo! Tum aur kuch bhi bolo I will get it! Per please yeh Nahi! You are my good baby na! I Love You So Much! But the nasty hormones that were now head and shoulders above all things virtuous within her din't back off from the idiotic hissy fit and shoving his hands away; she barked No! You don't Love Me! Agar karte toh mujhe dete jo main chahrahi hoon. Fine! Mat do! Main khud mangalungi. Saying this; she seized her phone and began dialing the number but before she could connect with the line; Manik wheeched it from her and snapped indignantly Enough Nandini! Bohot hogayi tumhari zid !! Kabse samjharaha hoon per tum ho ke kuch samajh hi nahi rahi ho. You think I don't Love You toh wohi sahi! Per you are not going to get Peanuts !! Bas !! Giving him a deadly black look for some couple of seconds; she grasped back her phone and said, gnashing her teeth You know what? I hate you Manik Malhotra! Navya mujhe bahar jana hai aur tum chalrahi ho mere saath !! She stated and stormed into the house; to get her purse; before any one could say anything. Fazed by her uncanny and absurd comportment; Manik heaved a helpless breath and said, mussing up his hair with his fingers Kya hogaya hai issey achanak? Ese kabhi react nahi kiya Nandini ne! I think I should go after her ! How can I let her go like this? Out of everyone else; Navya came near him and reassured, keeping a sisterly hand on his shoulder Nayi Nayi pregnancy hai! Hota hai! Yeh toh phir bhi kam tha; aurtein aur bhi bohot ajeeb si cheezein maangti hain. Tension ki baat nahi hai - dekhna ek ghantey mein theek hojaegi. Tum befikr raho - hum jarahe hain uske saath. Ghusse mein hain abhi aur agar tumne kuch try kiya toh aur chidh jaegi. Hum Sambhal lenge ussey. Manik gave her a nod with a small smile and doing the same; she scooted to where Nandini was and then Cabir said, patting his back That was ghostly Man per don't worry! Dekhna wapas aker sorry bolegi! Aur hum sabko pata hai tu woh nahi lega aur phir tum dono ka koochie koo chalu hojaega! So Why stress? Manik scowled at him and not wanting to get beaten black and blue by the disturbed Hulk; he gesticulated a sorry and then spoke Navya gayi hai na uske saath! She will take care! Jab tak woh log wapas aatey hain; lets make some music. Tera mood bhi theek hojaega tab tak aur tu ussey mana bhi sakega acche se. What say? Finding the Idea not at all bad; Manik affirmed and they moved back to the music room.

Five protracted hours were over and still there was no sign of the BFF jodi. Aarav was back from school and was sound asleep. Anxiousness knew no bounds for Manik who was pacing impatiently in the hall; trying both their numbers only to get 'The Number you are trying to Call is currently switched off.' in response. Mukti, who was also equal keyed up with their ignorance like everyone else; thrust the phone back in her pocket and said This is not working Manik! I guess we should go. Dono ke phones switched off arahe hain. Hadd hoti hai ghair zimmedari ki. As if waiting for her or someone to give him the push; Manik too slid his phone in his blazer and replied, taking his car keys Yeah! Lets Go! Alya, Dhruv; tum dono Aarav ke saath ruko. Hum sab abhi aatey hain. Okaye? DhruLya complied and just when they were about to exit the mansion; Navya entered and asked, seeing them in such haste Arey! Aise bhagey bhagey kahan jarahe ho tumlog? Kya hogaya? In a trice; the already strung out Mukti burst out Kya hogaya? Seriously? Tum dono kabse bahar ho? Aur phones kiun switched off hain tumhare? Aur Nandini Kahan? All the color from Navya's face drained; turning it pale and with bated breaths, she said Kya bolrahi ho Mukti? Nandini toh char ghantey pehle hi ghar agayi thi na? Woh hamare saath kaise hosakti hai? Hum dono saath mein coffee shop gaye; wahan aadhey ghantey ke baad ussey realize hua usney tumhare saath bohot rude behave kiya. Aur uske turant baad hum wapas aaney lagey tab mujhe workshop se call aya aur ussey gaadi mein bithaker main workshop chaligayi. Her words chilled Manik to the marrow and made his flesh crawl and a bomb of questions exploded in his mind; 'Where was she?' 'Was she safe?' 'She wasn't angry then why she din't reach home?' 'She is missing from four hours and no one knew?' 'What might have happened?' But then shunning every damn thought and with tears flooding in his; he made a mad dash to begin searching for her - hoping with all his hope to find her soon and begging the Almighty to keep his Life; her; safe.

To Be Continued ..

A VERY HAPPIE NEW YEAR TO ALL.